World's tallest ferris wheel starts construction in Singapore (169m/554ft) | Thread profile

Update 8 July 2006 The base is forming. It will house a rainforest-themed garden. The model of the Flyer at the public gallery:

im sensing a little negativity. Anyway I think its a cool point/ way to see the city. Chicago has a little one and its very popular

Its a tacky idea, and not the most original I'd admit. But its cool to break a record, and I think anyone would be won over by the ride and views. I think it will also add an interesting dimension to the cityscape, it'll break up the boxiness of the surrounding buildings, and can be quite elegant at night. Just imagine driving past it on the highway towards the city...its like a gesturing ...

But will they have a calliope or a decent 'band' organ???? huh?

Please, God: NO giant ferris or viewing or pissing wheel for Manhattan!!

Big one here.

Now what WOULD be cool is that the entire base could rotate so you could get different aspects of the skyline as you are revolving aroung the wheel. I don't know whether human technology is advanced enough to allow this, though

Congrats to Singapore, but it doesn't go well with the skyline. On the other hand, the London eye is even more out of place, yet now everyone's gotten used to it and it became a London landmark, so I wouldn't bash this one too bad.

Yah when the idea of a giant wheel was first announced in Singapore, I thought it was ridiculous. But the Flyer is not part of the main city cluster, so it doesnt really spoil the view, and it stands alone on its own soapbox (actually a rainforest theme garden). I've gotten used to the idea and look forward to something big and circular, with all the pods lighted up at night, making a curious ...

Yeah, I suppose it's a bit tacky, but I'd enjoy going on it. Could be a nice romantic ride with someone.