Buy Your Own Tron Lightcycle For $35,000 170
ElectricSteve writes "The lightcycle scene was probably the most memorable part of an absolutely jaw-dropping movie when Tron was released in 1982. One of the first films to use the kinds of computer-generated special effects that later become commonplace, it was a glimpse into a whole new world that left an indelible impression on most who saw it. Now, as Disney prepares to release Tron Legacy, a sequel some 28 years after the original, the lightcycles are back and looking meaner than ever. Built by the same guys who did the memorable Batpod replica, the new lightcycles feature massive dual hubless wheels, carbon fiber/fiberglass bodies, and all the lashings of neon that you'd expect. And there will be five running models built — all of which are now up for sale on eBay for a cool $35,000."
Re:Why bother? (Score:5, Insightful)
Whippersnapper! (Score:5, Insightful)
Your UID suggests you should get off my lawn. :D
Those of us who were kids when it came out loved it, and the sequel (not a remake) seems well timed, to me. The movie was not a plotless dud, it was a kinda-confusing people-didn't-get-it (and a couple of plot holes didn't help) dud in the box office. TRON was redeemed by cable TV, VHS, and DVD.
And the cycles kick ass. So, get off my lawn :D
Does it include... (Score:3, Insightful)
Akira Please (Score:3, Insightful)
The only bike I want is Kaneda's bike.
Re:Please explain the appeal of Tron to me (Score:3, Insightful)
Now, I'm not saying you're wrong or anything, but be grateful the mods don't have at their disposal an option for "-1, Heresy". [aforementioned option would also likely be liberally applied within comments on stories about Linux]
Re:Please explain the appeal of Tron to me (Score:2, Insightful)
Imagination?
Re:Please explain the appeal of Tron to me (Score:1, Insightful)
you don't like tron? then you can't call yourself a geek
Re:I want one, but... (Score:3, Insightful)
This isn't something to ride, even though it is apparently street legal. This is to park next to your limited edition Batman car, guarded over by your life-size Alien replica, as the focal points of the tasting room of your climate controlled wine cellar... Also, there are strippers nearby.
At least, that's what I'm doing with mine, just as soon as I gather up my loose change...
Re:Please explain the appeal of Tron to me (Score:4, Insightful)
Re:I want one, but... (Score:3, Insightful)
How are they going to catch you to give you a ticket when you have a bike that can make 90 degree turns at two hundred miles per hour? Pull the ambulance over?
Re:Please explain the appeal of Tron to me (Score:3, Insightful)
How about a +-0 Heresy mod - it doesn't affect karma, but we get to vent.