Galaxy Multi Rides

The Rodeo Bull Company - Galaxy

2011-06-14T11:41:00.000-07:00

Setting the record straight on Rip Off Report

When you do a search for our company there will be a lovely link to the Rip Off Report, or the half dozen that have appeared.
This is the mischievous nature of one individual who wanted to cause problems for us, and apart from taking the time to write this blog entry he hasn't succeeded.

Nathan Turnquist of Wisconsin was a customer of ours when we still based in the UK. He was very successful with his bull and a great advocate of our products (even standing on the booth at IAAPA 2008 in Orlando). Nathan moved down to Florida to start a rental company using Galaxy Multi Rides.
When Nathan saw how well we were doing, he did his research about China made mechanical bulls and thought he would sell them himself.

What Nathan failed to do was to take our warnings that these are cheap below standard machines that will break down. We have learnt this from dozens of calls from people thinking they had bought a Galaxy but in fact were buying a cheap Chinese copy.
In his naivety Nathan thought that we were the only threat to him making hundreds of thousands of dollars selling Chinese mechanical Bulls, and although we are the largest manufacturer of mechanical rodeo multi rides, there are others.

So Nathan went out of his way to try and ruin our reputation by making posts on Rip Off Report on how our equipment is made in China, and that we do not honor and warranties etc etc
All of which is totally untrue, false and fabricated.

Look at the usernames he decided to use

1. His real name - Nathan T
2. Telling Robin (the owner) to F**k You with the user name furobin
3. Poking fun at me with - mike is upset
4. Finally believing that he is will outsell everyone with - my time now

As a company and as individuals we were not aware of Rip Off Report but having done our research we learn that it would take over $5000 to have Rip Off Report admit that this is false, even then they will not delete the post!

So when you are searching to buy a mechanical rodeo bull, or are doing your research on us as a company - make sure you get all the facts.

Call us and I will be able to put you in touch with 20 people straight away, then another 20 if you need them. As many people as you want to speak to!

Thanks for taking the time to read!

Make sure it's a Galaxy Mechanical Bull

2011-05-06T13:36:00.000-07:00

On a daily basis we get a least one / two phone calls from people all over the world that believe they have bought a Galaxy Mechanical Bull.

Some of these calls are genuine and the caller is shocked when we tell them that the machine they have bought is over 10 years old.

"But it looks so good, and works great as well!"

Unfortunately not all of the phone calls end like this, more often than not we get phone calls where the customer has been sold a mechanical rodeo bull as a Galaxy, when the reality is that its a poor copy from China or Poland.

If you have any doubts about where your mechanical rodeo bull is from then please feel free to give us a call. I say this because we received and interesting piece this week.

A customer called up complaining about his second hand Galaxy machine, that the electronics were junk and the gear box was falling apart. In our rush to help this guy we sent out a new gear box and motor and tried to help him with the reinstall. Once this wasn't working he decided to send the machine for us to repair. This is what arrived...

This is a slightly dismantled China mechanical bull, which has been having major problems with its motors and gearboxes. It looks similar to ours so much so that here is a photo of what our machine looks like and what the Chinese piece of junk looks like

As you can see the basic design and function has been ripped off, just not very well. But there are clear differences, so if you are ever unsure please give us a call. You can do some checks yourself.
What is the colour of the machine?
Does it have a serial number?
Where have you purchased the machine? Do your due diligence.

Which leads us onto the electronics, here is a image of a Galaxy mechanical rodeo bull deluxe console and a Chinese console. Please look out for the differences in the photo below. Make sure you are buying a galaxy mechanical bull by looking at the below image and checking these details.

Is the Galaxy logo on the console facia?
The joystick should be black
Check the power out / inlets
Does it have a Galaxy ID plate?

Remember, when you want to buy a mechanical rodeo bull make sure you do your research of where your machine is manufactured and by whom.
We have been making the best mechanical bull for over 21 years now and continue to do so.

If you have any questions please contact us or visit our website

Galaxy Multi Rides

www.therodeobullcompany.com
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WIN A FREE BULL Winner announced!!!

2011-01-11T08:28:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Kloda Foucs Group for winning a FREE regular mechanical rodeo bull from the WIN A FREE BULL promotion!!!
We wanted to celebrate reaching 20 years manufacturing the best mechanical bull in the world with something different that nobody has done before!

Here is the video that was drawn as the winner.

We will have more from Harry this week when he collects his mechanical bull and will continue to follow his progress throughout 2011!

How to Rent a Mechanical Bull

2011-01-05T07:58:00.000-08:00

Renting a mechanical bull is a great way to make your event or party become a big hit with your guests! There are companies on the internet that off mechanical bulls so how do you decide? What questions should you ask? These are the main things to look out for when renting a mechanical bull.

Finding the bull

Have look at the usual resources, searching the internet is probably the best start, but there is also telephone directories. Another way that you should consider is by speaking to the manufacturer and see if they will be able to find someone in your area. Galaxy bulls have sold over 3500 machines worldwide so they should be able to find someone for your event.

You can fill out a rental form here

Try be as local as you can

Is the Bull safe?

This is an important question you should ask your operator. Who is the bull made by? The safest mechanical bull on the market today is the galaxy bull from the rodeo bull company. The safety features that come as standard are unrivaled and favored by the leading insurance companies, which leads us onto...

Is the operator insured?

You should never rent a bull that isn't covered by insurance, the cost is not as high as it was 5 years ago so there is no excuse for no insurance. The main reason that a company may send out an uninsured bull is that they own a machine that the Insurance companies do not like. With all mechanical bulls from Galaxy America comes a waiver that details that while riding a bull is a fun and very safe activity, there is a risk as within anything in life. This is there to protect you and your operator

Mechanical Bull Operator

It is very rare, but I have heard about it - just make sure that your rental includes an experienced operator. Like i said it is very rare but happens

Is it legal???

Some states require strict testing of certain entertainment and mechanical rides, mechanical bulls fall into this category.

Mechanical Rodeo bulls from Galaxy America are the only bulls that are certified for all 50 states in the USA. No other company in the world can claim that. Other countries are more lenient but The Rodeo Bull Co bulls are certified in all the major markets covering the UK, Europe, South America, Asia and Australia. If you have any doubts speak to your operator.

What to look for in an operator

Just because equipment is old does not mean it is unsafe, so here is a few things to look out for when finding an operator.

Are they professional? How do they answer the phone? Is there equipment clean? These may seem like obvious questions but lots of people to not ask them!

If you have any questions just post them below and I will get back to you or contact me at www.therodeobullcompany.com

How much does it cost to rent a mechanical Bull?

2011-01-05T07:46:00.000-08:00

How much does it cost to rent a mechanical Bull?

This is a question I get asked a lot! It's a question that leads to other questions.

It really depends on where you are in the world, the more competition in your area the lower the price is going to be.

When it comes to our mechanical bulls we advise our customers to charge (in the USA) anywhere from $300 per hour of operation with usually a minimum of 2 hours, the average event is 4/5 hours long.

Remember that the Galaxy Bull is the most advanced mechanical bull in the world in terms of safety, technology and innovation.

But remember it is more than just Bull, we offer over 34 different attachments that can be changed for the bull, so if you are having a beach party then why not try the surf board? Or if you are a bar owner... what could be better than a giant rodeo beer bottle!?

If you have any questions you can leave a comment or see www.therodeobullcompany.com

IAAPA

2010-11-29T14:56:00.001-08:00

IAAPA

2010-11-29T14:56:00.000-08:00

Wizards, Skateboards, Bears & IAAPA!!!

2010-11-29T08:20:00.001-08:00

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Wizards, Skateboards, Bears & IAAPA!!!

November Newsletter

This month... So we are drawing towards the end of 2010 and what a year it has been. November is always busy for us with IAAPA and all the fun and stress that brings

IAAPA. For over 12 years now we have been making the annual trip to IAAPA showcasing our new products, meeting customers and making deals, this year was no exception

Because we are celebrating 20 years of manufacturing we decided to take a large space and fill it with great rides! We took a Regular Bull with soft foam safety head, a Ride Off and we launched two new games - Whirling Wizards and Xtreme Board Combo. Both proved to be an instant hit but it was Xtreme Board Combo which came out on top. You can read ore about both games by clicking the link on the right side

I wanted to thank everyone that came to see us on the booth and all the new customers we made this year. Although times are tough in terms of the global economy it was great to hear the success stories from the past year. I remember meeting Virgil from Endeavour Entertainments from New York in Las Vegas.

I hope he doesn't mind me saying this but he looked a worried man as we talked on the booth. He had pulled the finance together to get the bull he knew would grow his business and take him into new markets. But he had to reassured from myself that he was going to make his money back. Virgil walked onto the booth in Orlando with a huge smile on his face saying it was the best decision he ever made, he had made his initial investment back in 3 months and was ready to buy a second bull! Virgil's story isn't abnormal and the majority of my customers pay off there machine within 4 to 6 months.

A mechanical bull is an incredible revenue generator and a lot of fun to work with. If you have any questions or want to speak to any of our customers and hear there story please get in touch

Un-BEAR-lieveable... A Grizzly!

There are not that many Bulls roaming around Alaska so when we got approached to make a themed ride there was only one idea on our minds - A Grizzly Bear!

Reasons to buy the best...

- The original inventor and manufacturer
- Over 3500 machines worldwide
- 20 Years manufacturing the worlds best bull
- Safest mechanical Bull in the world
- More than just Bull! 31 attachments so far!
- Factories in the UK & USA - Agents worldwide

Whirling Wizards flys in...

A certain Mr H Potter of Hogwarts is exploding across movie screens the world over! After being asked if we have a broomstick ride for the 100th time we decided to start work on our new ride Whirling Wizards!

Skate Surf or Snow? All three!!!

We've brought the best elements from skateboarding, snowboarding and surfing into one incredible game! The worlds greatest action sports come to Xtreme Board Combo!

- 3 Awesome board sports
- 1 complete portable package
- Teens to Kids to Adults, suitable for any age!
- Huge earning potential

The Rodeo Bull Co - Galaxy America
Manufacturing the best mechanical bulls in the world
USA Phone: (941) 697 0324
UK Phone: (01423) 541 867
e-mail: sales@therodeobullcompany.com

Promotional Rides

2010-10-01T10:36:00.000-07:00

In the last 20 years we have made some interesting rides, and have been asked to all sorts of crazy items. We have just finished our Whirling Wizards broomstick ride and we are straight into the rodeo mechanical grizzly bear! Innovation is something of a speciality for us.
Over the years our mechanical multi ride system has been used to promote and launch so many products all over the world, the latest being a giant slice of lime for Jose Curevo!
So we thought what better that to blog about some of our favourite promotional attachments that we have made for out mechanical bull system.

Jose Cuervo Mechanical Lime

This is the first and only mechanical rodeo lime in the world, made for Jose Cuervo by Galaxy America for their CuervoGames promotion. Teams of 4 compete in challenges, set all over the United States for the chance to compete in the final in Las Vegas.
The winners will win a trip of a lifetime to Mexico and their own batch of personalized Jose Cuervo Tequila!
More photos can be seen on our website and facebook fan page

Tecate Light Mechanical Beer Can

Tecate sponsored the PBR and wanted a custom Tecate Light can made so they could take it to every single PBR event for fans to ride. The result was fantastic, a mechanical bull that is a giant 5ft beer can!!!

Drench Mechanical Pheasant

Drench is drinks company in the UK that are famous for there unique advertising strategy. Iconic television advertisements have caught the attention of the general public.
With the launch of a new product we were approached to make a mechanical rodeo..... Pheasant!!! And from it came this great advert

Bennetts Bucking Bike

Bennetts are the largest insurer of motorcycles in the UK and sponsor the British Super Bike championship. This is the custom mechanical rodeo superbike that Bennetts take on all the UK meetings. Fans get the chance to ride the bike for prizes.

Taco Bell Rodeo Hot Sauce Packet

Taco Bell has been a long term sponsor of the X Games and Winter X Game. To grab the attention of the fans we created a rodeo packet of there famous hot sauce! Riders won either a Taco 'Bell' or a foam taco hat to wear whilst watching the atheletes compete in Aspen!

Taco Bell Volcano Taco Skateboard Ride

For the summer X Games in Los Angeles we created a one of a kind dual mechanical skate board ride. The concept was that the two riders competed to ride against each other down a volcano to promote Taco Bells Volcano Tacos!

There are just a few of the most recent rides we have made for promotional agencies and companies. If you have an idea for a ride or a company you want to promote, please contact us

Mechanical Rodeo Bull Sale! 10% Discount

2010-06-30T11:00:00.000-07:00

Yes folks, you read correctly we are offering 10% OFF our Regular Bulls and Regular Surf Machines world wide! 10%!!!!!

This is a special summer offer on limited stock for orders placed in July 2010.

For more information please visit www.therodeobullcompany.com or email mike@therodeobullcompany.com

World Cup Fever!!! Mechanical Rodeo Football

2010-05-21T12:01:00.000-07:00

The greatest sporting event in the world is nearly upon us (yes even more so than the Olympics)!

With the FIFA World Cup going on in South Africa the world is going to be going football (soccer) mad, so we thought we would design a game to capitalise on that market.

Mechanical Rodeo Football / Soccer from Galaxy - The Rodeo Bull Company

Knowing that we are renowned for our innovation and versatility I am proud to tell you that this isn't just a football pitch.
With different events in mind we designed the top cover sheet to be removable to use wither as a green bed or as another sport e.g. American Football, Rugby etc etc
Along with the interchangeable pitch, we made the pop up goal posts removable as well. So you can chance them out for different style goals.

Have a look at www.therodeobullcompany.com
We are also on facebook and you can follow us on Twitter

Worlds First Kosher Mechanical Bull

2010-05-21T11:26:00.000-07:00

It has been a long time since I got time to write the blog, but rest assured there will be a few entries coming soon.
This week has been an interesting week with some great new products leaving the factory down here in Port Charlotte.

We got asked if we could make a ride for Hebrew National Hot Dogs, no problem we thought, expecting that they would want a giant mechanical hotdog! But no, Hebrew National wanted to promote the kosher difference, giving a visual representation of where the hot dogs come from.

So using the graphic off the Hewbrew National website we created a custom Hebrew National mechanical 'cow' just for them.

What do you think? All of us here at galaxy bulls are really happy with the final result.

If you have an idea/project or just want to know more about mechanical bulls get in touch with us at www.therodeobullcompany.com

You can also find us on facebook or follow us on twitter

End of hectic week...

2010-03-18T07:55:00.000-07:00

So, I know its only Thursday but this is going to be the end of a really hectic period for everyone here.
As well as the usual order for mechanical bulls to get out, we have had two custom projects on at the same time.

The first one was for Tecate Light, they are sponsoring the PBR tour and wanted to showcase there beer. Can you think of a better way to do that than a 4 foot replica rodeo beer can, just like a mechanical bull! If you are going to see and of the remaining PBR events, make sure you go jump on and have a ride.

The other job is a new direction for the company. We have been asked to design a magic carpet ride that will utilise the multi ride system that we created way back in 1990. The brief was to create a magic flying carpet that can seat 4 people, with a custom program to control the ride. This magical carpet is set against a green screen, you ride the carpet seeing yourself on a television flying over a city scene. You can then buy the DVD to take home! This is being developed by an English company based in Blackpool and could be replicated the world over. Im sure it will be. Imagine flying a magic carpet around the sites and sounds of Las Vegas!

I will have some photos in the next week or so of the ride, im sure it is going to look impressive in its new home in Blackpool!

With us having to change a few details for the Magic Carpet it pushed forward our development of the Touchscreen Control Console.
You cannot walk down a street without seeing some kind of touch screen, so we began to develop our own version, as always innovating the leisure industry. What the new console enables us to do is have up to 30 different program rides in there, varying in speed, so you could have a slow steady control for Angus McRodeo our mechanical bull for kids, or a faster ride for the rodeo bull or mechanical surf machine. As well as that, you can record the best time of an event at that particular venue! So for regular events you can see who the longest rider is at the end of the month!

Apart from that I am heading back to the UK factory tomorrow to sign off on the magic carpet and check on production before I fly out to Colorado for some snowboarding.
Anyway, there are plenty of new web updates at www.therodeobullcompany.com , if you have any suggestions or anything you'd like to see on the site, drop me a line and i'll see what i can do.

Until then continue to follow us on twitter

Mike