Phoenix From the Flames

Pinball News Website·article·analyzed·Oct 28, 2010

Analysis

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TL;DR

Grand Pier reopens with new pinball arcade after 2008 fire destroyed original machines.

Summary

This historical article from October 2010 documents the reopening of Weston-super-Mare's Grand Pier in England following a devastating 2008 fire that destroyed the original arcade and its machines. The newly rebuilt pier, which cost £39 million, has reinstalled four pinball machines (Shrek, Spider-Man, Big Buck Hunter Pro, and Batman) alongside other modern arcade attractions.

Key Claims

A fire in 2008 destroyed the Grand Pier arcade, including four new Stern machines: Indiana Jones, Spider-Man, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Shrek
high confidence · Article reports on documented historical event at Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare
The new Grand Pier reopening cost £39 million ($62.5 million)
high confidence · Explicitly stated in article body with currency conversion
Four pinball machines were reinstalled in the new arcade: Shrek, Spider-Man, Big Buck Hunter Pro, and Batman
high confidence · Article documents installation with photos of each machine
Kerry Michael, co-owner of Grand Pier, vowed to restore the pier after the fire
high confidence · Reported in original 2008 coverage referenced in this article

Notable Quotes

“work tirelessly to restore the pier”
Kerry Michael (Grand Pier co-owner) @ Post-2008 fire, referenced in article — Documents commitment to rebuilding pier after disaster; promise fulfilled two years later

Entities

Grand PierlocationWeston-super-MarelocationKerry MichaelpersonStern PinballcompanySpider-MangameShrekgameIndiana Jonesgame Pirates of the CaribbeangameBig Buck Hunter ProgameBatman

Signals

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event_signal: Grand Pier reopening as major amusement venue recovery event
high · Documented historical event with £39 million investment, new attractions, and successful reopening with crowds

Topics

Venue reopening and reconstructionprimaryFire destruction and recoveryprimaryPinball machine placement in commercial venuessecondaryAmusement arcade attractions and equipmentsecondary

Sentiment

positive(0.85)— Article celebrates successful pier reconstruction and reinstallation of pinball machines. Tone is upbeat and congratulatory about restoration achievement and visitor enthusiasm.

Transcript

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Date: 28th October 2010 Pictures and report by Fishboy Two years ago we reported on a devastating fire which destroyed the Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare along with decades of history. The fire in 2008 Apart from the building itself, the coin-op machines in the arcade were also destroyed. These included four new Stern machines - Indiana Hilton Jones, Spider-Man, Pirates of the Caribbean and Shrek. We also reported how the co-owner Kerry Michael vowed to "work tirelessly to restore" the pier. Well, just two years later, the pier is back and better than ever. The new Grand Pier Visitors to the new Pier The facade of the new pier building The opening of the new pier this month, which cost a reported £39 million ($62.5 million), has been a huge success with people pouring in to see the new attractions; two £355,000 Formula 1 simulators, a multi-level go kart track, a 4D cinema and Robocoaster to mention just a few. Inside the new building The arcade floor Fortunately another four pinball machines have been installed and were being enjoyed alongside the other new arcade machines. These are a Shrek, a Spider-Man, a Big Buck Hunter Pro and a Batman. Visitors enjoying a game of Spider-Man Shrek and Spider-Man Big Buck Hunter Pro and Batman It's always good to play a new machine and these are fresh out the crate. Back to the News page Back to the front page