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Robert Coker @robertcoker.bsky.social · 1h

Crystal Beach Cyclone Roller Coaster graphic t-shirt now available! The design celebrates a lost roller coaster of the early 20th Century: the infamous Crystal Beach Cyclone, one of the "Terrifying Triplets,"
designed by the legendary Harry Traver!

www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1750...

Graphic t-shirt design that reads" Cyclone Harry Traver Crystal Beach Ontario Canada 1926-1946" with "The Terrifying Triplets" in a script font above.

Robert Coker @robertcoker.bsky.social · 18h

Along with the new rollercoaster and "Terror Tillie" shirt designs up at ThrillRags.com, I have opened a second ThrillRags outlet at RedBubble!

There are four "collections" so far; here is just one shirt design that might appeal to you dark ride fans out there.

www.redbubble.com/people/Rober...

This shirt reads "Dark Rides Are My Places Of Worship," which they are, in a font that should be familiar to anyone who feels the same way WINK.

Robert Coker @robertcoker.bsky.social · 13d

I can barely play the guitar, but if I had $36,000 to spare, I would get this in a freaking heartbeat.

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“At the push of a button, the legendary roar thunders through the amp”: Fender wrangles Godzilla for a monster guitar collaboration – featuring two company firsts

As well as an otherworldly $36,000 Custom Shop Stratocaster with a Godzilla roar button, two Made in Japan models are also packing some flashy new tech

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Robert Coker @robertcoker.bsky.social · 20d

The new Funhouse at Pacific Park is such a great addition to that lovely seaside destination!

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New Funhouse at Pacific Park, and New ThrillRags T-Shirts — GPDT 119

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Robert Coker @robertcoker.bsky.social · 22d

Hey everybody! There are eight new shirt designs now up at ThrillRags! Four “faux vintage” roller coaster shirts and four with the new “Terror Tillie” character!

www.thrillrags.com

ThrillRags!

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Robert Coker @robertcoker.bsky.social · Sep 15

If you haven’t seen “Metropolis II” in action at LACMA, I would urge you to do so. Mesmerizing.

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"Metropolis II" Kinetic Sculputure at The Los Angeles County Museum of Art — GPDT 118

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Robert Coker @robertcoker.bsky.social · Sep 15

Yes, I definitely want to see it again too!

Robert Coker @robertcoker.bsky.social · Sep 3

Just saw “Weapons.” Favorite movie of 2025 for me, so far. FOR THE LOVE OF CTHULU PLEASE SEE THIS MOVIE AS COLD AS YOU CAN. The less you know, the better. Insane.

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Robert Coker @robertcoker.bsky.social · Aug 27

And be sure to listen to the fantastic Season Pass podcast episode with the superlative Doug Barnes and the awesome Midsummer Scream creative director, Rick West!

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Season Pass Podcast @theseasonpass.bsky.social · Aug 27

Watch our experience at #midsummerscream right here. Over an hour of filming from the great Robert Coker.

Robert Coker @robertcoker.bsky.social · Aug 18

Loved kicking off Spooky Season with @theseasonpass.bsky.social at @midsummerscream.bsky.social this weekend, still the biggest and best Halloween and horror con in the world.

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Midsummer Scream Halloween and Horror Convention 2025 — GPDT 117

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Robert Coker @robertcoker.bsky.social · Aug 18

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Robert Coker @robertcoker.bsky.social · Aug 18

Loved kicking off Spooky Season with @theseasonpass.bsky.social at @midsummerscream.bsky.social this weekend, still the biggest and best Halloween and horror con in the world.

youtu.be/3TqcI0PIckQ?...

Midsummer Scream Halloween and Horror Convention 2025 — GPDT 117

YouTube video by Robert Coker

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Robert Coker @robertcoker.bsky.social · Aug 18

Loved kicking off Spooky Season with @theseasonpass.bsky.social at @midsummerscream.bsky.social this weekend, still the biggest and best Halloween and horror con in the world.

youtu.be/3TqcI0PIckQ?...

Midsummer Scream Halloween and Horror Convention 2025 — GPDT 117

YouTube video by Robert Coker

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Season Pass Podcast @theseasonpass.bsky.social · Aug 11

If you haven’t heard…there’s a new TSPP Episode out. Rick West joins Doug and Robert @robertcoker.bsky.social to preview @midsummerscream.bsky.social 2025, which happens this weekend! August 15-17 at the Long Beach convention center —#midsummerscream open.spotify.com/episode/2jWT...

tspp #413- Midsummer Scream 2025 Preview w/ Creative Director, Rick West! 8/6/25

The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcast · Episode

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Dave Cobb 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🐻 @davecobb.com · Aug 6

Had a blast on this year's @nolimitscoaster.bsky.social Roundup 600 judging panel with @ride-op.bsky.social & @robertcoker.bsky.social!

I'm constantly blown away by the creativity of the NoLimits community & this year's crop is no exception. Kudos to everyone who entered!

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NoLimits 2 Roundup 600 - Judge's Podcast

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Ariaa® @ariaa.bsky.social · Aug 5

Life-saving idea! Pass it on!

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Frank Santopadre @franksantopadre.bsky.social · Aug 5

Loved fantasizing about a Wilford Brimley theme park w/ you and @robertcoker.bsky.social, D! We’ll do another one down the line…👏👏👏

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Season Pass Podcast @theseasonpass.bsky.social · Aug 5

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The great Robert Coker @robertcoker.bsky.social talks extinct theme parks in this incredible podcast with the amazing Dave Cobb @davecobb.com — A MUST LISTEN.

Lost and Forgotten Amusement Parks w/ Dave Cobb and Robert Coker

Fun for All Ages with Frank Santopadre · Episode

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Dave Cobb 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🐻 @davecobb.com · Aug 5

Super honored and excited to be invited by the legendary @franksantopadre.bsky.social to be on his new podcast FUN FOR ALL AGES, chatting about "Lost & Forgotten Amusement Parks" with @robertcoker.bsky.social!

Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...

(YouTube & Spotify links in thread)

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Robert Coker @robertcoker.bsky.social · Aug 5

Helena Russell and John Koenig, lead physician and commander respectively, of Moonbase Alpha, looking very concerned.

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Robert Coker @robertcoker.bsky.social · Aug 5

I had an absolute blast having this fantastic discussion with @davecobb.com and @franksantopadre.bsky.social!

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Lost and Forgotten Amusement Parks w/ Dave Cobb and Robert Coker

Fun for All Ages with Frank Santopadre · Episode

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Robert Coker @robertcoker.bsky.social · Jul 31

Me too. Fingers crossed.

Robert Coker @robertcoker.bsky.social · Jul 31

Dang. I was really excited to see what Herschend would do with Castle Park.

Attractions Magazine @attractions.bsky.social · Jul 31

PARKS SOLD: Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe, Castle Park, and Raging Waters Los Angeles have been acquired by Lucky Strike Entertainment from Herschend Family Entertainment.

Herschend just acquired the parks in March 2025.

Details: buff.ly/9tKhdhA

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Robert Coker @robertcoker.bsky.social · Jul 29

This is wonderful news, but no mention of Joe Dante is concerning.

GeekTyrant @geektyrant.com · Jul 29

GREMLINS 3 Script Is Written and Ready to Go, but It's Waiting on Steven Spielberg’s Greenlight

Several months ago we learned that Gremlins 3 was in development, and now it seems like its very close to going into production. According to Zach Galligan , who played Billy Peltzer in the original Gremlins...

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Robert Coker @robertcoker.bsky.social · Jul 29

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Robert Coker @robertcoker.bsky.social · Jul 28

So no big deal but I got to ring the bell while standing in the “Chloe” engine that belonged to Ward Kimball at his Grizzly Flats backyard railroad. (And saw a bunch of other sweet trains and trollies and such.)

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Southern California Railway Museum — GPDT 116

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