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Nerf Fall 2016 – The Story So Far (ICYMI)

New Nerf blasters announced in the last week or two… and they’re BIG. Really Big. If you haven’t seen’em yet, sit back and take in 7 blasters coming from Nerf this Fall that will get your attention. (Info and pictures provided by Nerf unless otherwise indicated).

UPDATE:
Thanks to UKNerf for getting the info on some of the new blasters – 

NERF ALIEN MENACE RAVAGER Blaster
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99/Available: Fall 2016)
Win the battle for humanity’s survival with the ALIEN MENACE RAVAGER blaster in hand. The RAVAGER blaster boasts 8 dart pump-action firing power and rotating barrel.
Includes 8 ALIEN MENACE darts.

Available exclusively at Toys ‘R Us.

 NERF DOOMLANDS: IMPACT ZONE LONGARM Blaster
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Fall 2016)
Stride confidently into battle with the DOOMLANDS: IMPACT ZONE LONGARM blaster in hand. The visible mechanisms
allow fans to see as the 5-dart rotating cylinder blasts away opponents near and far. Includes 5 DOOMLANDS: IMPACT
ZONE darts. Available exclusively at Target.

 NERF REBELLE TRILOGY Blaster
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $7.99/Available: Fall 2016)
Take aim, hide out, and let the darts fly with the NERF REBELLE TRILOGY Blaster! Small in size, but big in power, the TRILOGY Blaster fires three darts in a row over 90 feet! This mini blaster packs high-performance power and is small enough to stash in a pocket or purse while still having room for triple-dart storage!
Includes blaster and three darts.

Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.


NERF REBELLE CORNERSIGHT Blaster
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Fall 2016)
The NERF REBELLE CORNERSIGHT Blaster allows girls to battle in a whole new way! Featuring bendable mirrors on both sides of the blaster, the CORNERSIGHT Blaster allows you to shoot four powerful shots around the corner without ever being seen. Take targets by surprise with this stealthy option while shooting the darts up to 75 feet!
Includes blaster and four darts.

Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.

 NERF N-STRIKE MODULUS TACTICAL GEAR Assortment
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $7.99/Available: Fall 2016)
When it comes to high-intensity missions, the only way to succeed is to upgrade! Plan the best battle strategy, then add
on gear that delivers a tactical advantage. Includes tactical light, targeting beam, and two-shot rail mount grip. Available
at most major retailers nationwide and HasbroToyshop.com.

 NERF N-STRIKE MODULUS TACTICAL GEAR Assortment
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $7.99/Available: Fall 2016)
When it comes to high-intensity missions, the only way to succeed is to upgrade! Plan the best battle strategy, then add
on gear that delivers a tactical advantage. Includes tactical light, targeting beam, and two-shot rail mount grip. Available
at most major retailers nationwide and HasbroToyshop.com.

 NERF RIVAL ATLAS XVI-1200 Blaster
(Ages 14 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $39.99/Available: Fall 2016)
Double the shots, double the action with the RIVAL ATLAS XVI-1200 blaster! Fans can grab the ATLAS XVI-1200 blaster to
support their team, firing two NERF RIVAL foam rounds at a time. This blaster features a 12 round capacity magazine and
includes 24 foam rounds. Available in red or blue, each sold separately. Includes 24 NERF RIVAL foam rounds. Available
at most major retailers nationwide and HasbroToyshop.com.

NERF ALIEN MENACE INCISOR Blaster 
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $39.99/Available: Fall 2016)

Defeat otherworldly foes in epic fashion with the motorized ALIEN MENACE INCISOR blaster, featuring motorized blasting power! The INCISOR blaster includes a 16-dart capacity, and unique ALIEN MENACE designs. Includes 16 ALIEN MENACE darts.
Requires 4 “AA” batteries, not included.

Available exclusively at Toys ‘R Us

 NERF N-STRIKE ELITE POCKETSTRIKE Blaster
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $7.99/Available: Fall 2016)
Don’t let the size of this blaster fool you! The NERF N-STRIKE ELITE POCKETSTRIKE Blaster is small enough to be pocketsized,
but doesn’t compromise on power. Includes two ELITE darts. Available at most major retailers nationwide and HasbroToyshop.com.

 



NERF REBELLE EPIC ACTION Bow
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: Fall 2016)
The NERF REBELLE EPIC ACTION Bow is a perfect addition to any NERF REBELLE collection delivering high performance. Take aim with real bow action and show off your dart-firing skills! Load a dart into the barrel of this true-action bow, pull back the string and release it to send the dart soaring through the air.
Includes bow and three darts.

Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.



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NERF DOOMLANDS DOUBLE-DEALER Blaster
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $39.99/Available: Fall 2016)

Defend the barren landscape with the possibility of taking down targets two at a time with the DOUBLE-DEALER blaster.

This high-capacity blaster features two clear 12-dart clips, clear top design with visible firing mechanisms, and boasts pump-action firing with slam-fire capability. Each pull of the DOUBLE-DEALER blaster trigger fires two darts simultaneously! Includes two 12-dart clips and 24 DOOMLANDS darts. Available at most major retailers nationwide and HasbroToyshop.com.

Picture taken from the Popular Mechanics article

NERF ZOMBIE STRIKE BRAINSAW Blaster
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99/Available: Fall 2016)

For the ultimate zombie hunter, the NERF ZOMBIE STRIKE BRAINSAW Blaster offers two ways to repel the hordes! Fire up to eight ZOMBIE STRIKE darts at the undead, and then finish the job with the spinning foam saw blade. Includes eight ZOMBIE STRIKE darts. Available at most major retailers nationwide and HasbroToyshop.com.

NERF N-STRIKE ELITE HYPER-FIRE Blaster
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $49.99/Available: Fall 2016)

Surprise your targets on the run with the fastest-firing NERF blaster! The NERF N-STRIKE ELITE HYPER-FIRE Blaster fires an impressive five darts per second on unsuspecting targets. With full-auto rapid-fire speeds and a high capacity 25-dart drum, the HYPER-FIRE Blaster will dominate the NERF battlefield! Includes 25 ELITE darts. Requires 4 “D” batteries, not included. Available at most major retailers nationwide and HasbroToyshop.com.

NERF MEGA MASTODON Blaster
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $79.99/Available: Fall 2016)

You can dominate NERF blaster battles with the first-ever motorized MEGA blaster! The NERF MEGA MASTODON Blaster boasts incredible rapid-fire speeds to send MEGA Whistler darts screaming through the air with an integrated 24-dart drum. Bring the MEGA Mastodon into action to overwhelm targets with its imposing size. Use the shoulder strap for easy maneuvering to be ready for NERF battles anytime, anywhere. Includes shoulder strap and 24 MEGA Whistler darts.

Requires 6 “D” batteries, not included. Available at most major retailers nationwide and HasbroToyshop.com.


NERF N-STRIKE MODULUS TRI-STRIKE Blaster
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $49.99/Available: Fall 2016)

Blast away the competition three ways with the NERF N-STRIKE MODULUS TRI-STRIKE Blaster! Customize the performance for each battle with ELITE slam-fire action, MEGA pump-action blasting, or a missile launcher for extreme firepower. Includes 10 ELITE darts, MEGA barrel with 4 MEGA darts, and missile launcher with 1 missile. Available at most major retailers nationwide and HasbroToyshop.com.

NERF N-STRIKE MODULUS BATTLESCOUT ICS-10 Blaster
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $69.99/Available: Fall 2016)

Dominate the battlefield and record every victory with the NERF N-STRIKE MODULUS BATTLESCOUT ICS-10 Blaster!

Featuring a high definition MODULUS camera, this 10-dart integrated clip-fed blaster captures the excitement of every mission. Share videos and photos of battles with friends to see who has the best shot! Includes detachable 720pHD camera and 10 MODULUS darts. Requires 4 “AAA” batteries, not included. Available at most major retailers nationwide and HasbroToyshop.com.

Picture taken from the popular mechanics article

NERF RIVAL KHAOS MXVI-4000 Blaster
(Ages 14 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $69.99/Available: Fall 2016)

Send a barrage of NERF RIVAL foam firepower flying toward the competition with the RIVAL KHAOS MXVI-4000 blaster.

The first fully automatic NERF RIVAL blaster, the high-capacity KHAOS MXVI-4000 blaster, boasts a 40 round magazine for battle domination. Available in red or blue, each sold separately Includes 40 NERF RIVAL foam rounds. Requires 6 “D” batteries, not included. Available at most major retailers nationwide and HasbroToyShop.com.

Don’t forget! I’ll be checking out New York Toy Fair in a couple of weeks, and hopefully these blasters will be fully functional. Stay tuned for info and pics from the show!


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Nerf Elite Alpha Trooper & Nerf Dart Tag Stinger!

The Nerf Dart Tag Stinger.  Looks like the Nerf Elite Jolt was turned Dart Tag, and now comes with a target board like the Tech Target.

ELIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITE AAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLPHA TROOOOOOOOOOOOOOPERRRRRRRRRRRRR (here’s hoping they fixed the problem with the pump handle)

Got a shoutout on facebook about these, and now UK Nerf has put up the images.  Also… note the “Nerf Alliance” tags?  Looks like a “gather points for super stuff” deal… should be interesting to see where it goes!  Now we have incentives to buy the same blaster 4 or 5 times 😛

Later!

Revisit: http://foamfromabove.blogspot.com/2012/06/nerf-n-strike-elite-info-lowdown.html

Female-centric: Toy blaster companies, you’re missing out!

Happy Sunday (or Monday) y’all.  It’s been tough to pull away from all the Nerf Elite news that’s been exploding across the internet, especially since it looks like the Nerf Retaliator and the Rampage have already hit shelves in some areas.  Not that that’s surprising, as there has always been a hiccup or two with the early release of blasters.  A Nerf Longshot was first spotted in a comic book store way before release, the Stampede, Vortex, Raider, all of it.  Some places do, others don’t.

ANYWAY, back to what the title of the blog is about; showing that our hobby is not just a gigantic boys’ club.  I’ve had the “Foamme Fatales” gallery running for a good couple years at least, showing that Girls Nerf Too.

More after the jump…. (GIRLS NERF TOO)

Found at Panels on Pages http://panelsonpages.com/?p=46678 – featuring cosplayer SlvrWolfang

Overall though, Nerf and other foam blaster toys still feature predominantly male imagery, as pointed out in this article from TotalFanGirl.com

“… Are these the quintessential “boys toys” and girls don’t like them? Obviously not, since I know countless girls that own them and in their launch party video there were women who were clearly having just as much fun as the guys at the party…”

and it’s true!  Having been to the launches myself, I meet plenty of ladies who are having a kick out of the blasters and shooting them around.  It’s where a majority of the Foamme Fatales came from, actually.  When I’m out and around and I see girls actually playing with these blasters and try to capture that in pictures.  Even the meetup group, TTAGS and with our appearance at Carol Stream, girls play and get just as much into it as the boys. 

NDTL, meetups, the market is there. I’ve seen plenty of photos from Australian groups (hey, Canberra!  Riverina!) where the girls are all done up in war paint, tactical geared up, and it’s great to see.

What does it all mean?  Not just Nerf, but all the blaster companies out there need to take note.  Light strike only involve males in their commercial, and even Buzz Bee commercials I’ve seen have had all boys.  The only blaster system that’s had female representation in their commercials?  Xploderz.  And well… that’s about all I’m going to say about them.  But heads up, toy companies I think you’re missing out.  I know my niece would like to see a bit more female representation coming out of the sample boxes I get.  Just as it is awesome to talk shoppe with the other Nerf bloggers I meet at the launch party, there is a definite lack of female representation while we do our roundtables on the industry when we meet.

I posted this link on facebook, and I wanted to just further drive the point home with this vid, an 11 year old girl reviewing a Nerf Stampede ECS –

So let’s try to show that there’s more than just boys in all this!  If you’re a female Nerf blogger, let me know!  (Yes, Nerfenstein I see you too:) )  I’ll add you to my links!  Ya know, if your blog has recent/consistently updated content and is a good read, just like everyone else I link to. 🙂  Send in pics to be in the Foamme Fatale gallery!  Get loud!

See you on the field.

Nerf N-Strike Elite – info lowdown:

Heads up!  Finally feeling like a human again, I’m able to put together a more coherent post of everything that happened.  Well, not EVERYTHING as some of what I heard was supa top-secret in specifics, but let’s get some business out of the way:

  • N-Strike Elite is going to become the standard of the N-Strike line.  That means the new streamlines, the Elite branding, all of it is here to stay.  The original streamlines and N-Strike brand as we know it are going to be replaced by N-Strike Elite.
    • N-Strike Elite is going to revisit previous N-Strike blasters and release Elite versions of them.  CALM DOWN.  Without going into specifics, not all blasters are going to get Elite ranges.  More recent releases than what came out when N-Strike first appeared are more likely to become Elite.
      • I CAN’T TELL YOU WHICH BLASTERS ARE GETTING THE ELITE TREATMENT.  The key phrase here is, “In the realm of possibility.”  But a Longshot is NOT (I repeat, NOT) one of them.
  • The Nerf Firevision might have something for blaster fans 🙂  That’s about all I can say until Toy Fair 2013.
  • Elite is Elite, Dart Tag is Dart Tag, Vortex is Vortex.  They like to keep the brands separated so I wouldn’t hold my breath for Dart Tag Elite and so on.
  • They aren’t done with Dart Tag yet!  Just the NDTL had been around long enough, and it was time to move on for them.  Dart Tag blasters are still going to be rolled out, but it’s up to the fans to run their own.  From what I’ve heard, Australia’s doing a bang-up job of that:)
  • N-Force isn’t over with, they’re still going to support that.  Just nothing new yet (understandable, with the N-Strike Elite and new Vortex blasters)
  • Clearly, the Nerf Vortex line is going to be supported still.
  • One Direction was NOT at the party.  :*(
  • No oversized Vortex disc shooter anytime soon 😦
  • Nerf N-Strike Elite Darts will be the standard in the future.  Micros and Sonic darts are going to be phased out, in order to make things easier for people.  Elite darts will fit better in most blasters currently released.  Dart Tag darts and Nerf Vortex discs will obviously still be available, as the lines are still supported.
  • SOME international markets (Australia, mainland China, Philippines, etc.) will have a range-reduced version due to the toy safety regulations of their governing bodies.  This means the blasters will achieve somewhere around advertised 50-55′, down from the 75′ that everyone else gets.  
  • Speaking of ranges, around a 35 degree angle is what the advertised ranges we see for darts, while Vortex is fired at 10-15 degrees to determine their range.

Questions?  Comments?  Lemme know!