Moontanman Posted July 1, 2010 Report Posted July 1, 2010 Buy your own Tron Lightcycle: US$35,000 The lightcycle scene was probably the most memorable part of an absolutely jaw-dropping movie when Tron was released back in 1982. One of the first films ever 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 that 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 that 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's going to be five running models built - all of which are now up for sale on eBay. Check it out! Buy your own Tron Lightcycle: US$35,000 Quote
CraigD Posted July 2, 2010 Report Posted July 2, 2010 A cool bit of engineering, especially if, as the article claims, they’re really “built to be ridden”, not just static show pieces. I’m puzzled, though – where do you sit on this thing? Do you somehow slip inside the shell that looks like the rider? Remove it? Get on top of it? I just can’t see where you’d actually get on this thing. :phones: Quote
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