Category: 2011

Fresh from the inbox; new super soaker stuff from Hasbro!

Hey all!

I know this news got leaked awhile back, but I’m received the official ok and word to announce some of the new Super Soaker stuff due out this spring! Unless you already live in a warm climate in which case you already have warm weather and this is more relevant to you and I hate you 🙂

NERF SUPER SOAKER SCATTER BLAST Water Blaster

(HASBRO/Ages 6 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: Spring 2011)
There’s nowhere to hide from the ultra-wide spray of the NERF SUPER SOAKER SCATTER BLAST water blaster. Simply slide the pump forward to load and pull back to release the power of five blasts of water, up to 25 feet! Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.

(Yes, now this is different from the Lanard Scatter Blast. Make the distinction!)

NERF SUPER SOAKER POINT BREAK Water Blaster

(HASBRO/Ages 6 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $6.99/Available: Spring 2011)
Ready, aim, soak! Always be prepared for a water fight with the compact and portable NERF SUPER SOAKER POINT BREAK water blaster. Using pump to fire action, surprise your friends with a steady stream of soakage. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.

(bonus points for yelling and firing straight up into the air with this one, Johnny Utah)

NERF SUPER SOAKER THUNDERSTORM Water Blaster

(HASBRO/Ages 6 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $14.99/ Available: Spring 2011)
Severe storm warning: the blasting capability in the NERF SUPER SOAKER THUNDERSTORM water blaster, the first ever battery powered SUPER SOAKER, will send rivals running for cover. Fire a continuous stream of soakage, no pumping required! For lightning-fast reloads on the go, use the new NERF SUPER SOAKER CLIP SYSTEM refills. Requires 4 “AA” batteries, not included. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.

Nerf Hydro Cannon!

(HASBRO/Ages 6 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/ Available: Spring 2011)
Blast your enemies from up to 35 feet away with the massive power of the NERF SUPER SOAKER HYDRO CANNON water blaster. Simply pump to pressurize then pull the trigger to let loose a massive burst of water. Customize your HYDRO CANNON water blaster with the detachable shield accessory, included. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.

That’s it for now! Take care you all!

A Year Under the Barrel II: Nerf and other related foam blasters in 2010

What at year. So much has changed and happened this year, both in regards to this blog, other blogs, and playing with Foam Blasters. Nerf, Lanard, and BuzzBee remain major players but when there’s this kind of buzz the true winners are the end users, you and me that head to the stores to see what’s new.

For at least the last 2 years, FoamFromAbove (and other sites, as I’m sure you’ve heard) started working with Nerf, releasing official press releases and information as it comes down the pipe. What this means though is you won’t catch rumors, pictures, and vids of stuff that has not officially come from those we work with, or even mods to said blasters. That’s why I was able to put out pics of the original clear series last year before they fully hit stores(

From Recently Updated

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and the initial US shots of the Stampede back in July at a media-only release event: (FFA IZ MEDIA)

http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf

Two years running now, and the champs from last year repeated! Who’da thunk? Here’s hoping there’s a year 3, and good luck to NARF at getting another shot! (I’m from IL, I support the hometown guys!)

Not to say BuzzBee’s been quiet on their end, either! Some of the more notable releases this year had to be the

Hunter

The Powerstrike

And most recently, the Hawk. (Check out http://nerfornothing.blogspot.com for images!)

And what about 2011? See me again in January, and we’ll talk then! Some pretty big news in the works, and hopefully some tweaks to the site itself. In the meantime, thank you so much for your patronage, and visiting this little blog about silly toys and blasters.

Oh, and my fave blaster of 2010? The Stampede was close, but I think the barricade might have stolen the year for me. Anyone who has seen “Hard-Boiled” with Chow-Yun Fat knows exactly what I’m talking about.

‘Til next time, remember to throw your blaster games how you wanna throw’em, and let the attendees sort it out.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

P.S. I ignored commenting at length on the lawsuit Hasbro/Nerf filed on competitors BuzzBee and Lanard, as I’m really not qualified to do so. Hasbro won, and I’ll leave it at that.