Nerf News, Reviews, Related Blaster Products
Incoming word from an email from Hasbro PR: this Monday, supposedly, Nerf is going to announce a new blaster for Fall 2014. Not sure what it will be, but I will be watching my inbox, and post what I find here!
The Nerf Zombiestrike Fusefire. Picked it up at Target for $19.99. Includes 5 discs. Not included are 3 AAA batteries that work the light-up function on the blaster.
From me, to you. Fly that foam and pretty much whatever else you play, dear friends.
Looks about time to release this…. news on the Nerf Zombie strike theme to upgrade your Nerf Mission app!
No mention of a droid version (this is all Apple/app store info) but I will have to follow up and see what they say.
Williamsburg, Virginia – Hunter Research and Technology is pleased to announce a new Zombie Strike theme for the Nerf Mission App, developed in partnership with Hasbro. Featuring great artwork by UI designers at Manifest Digital, the Zombie Strike theme features a zombie-inspired heads up display, Zombie Strike blaster arsenal, and all new Zombie Strike missions. This update of the Nerf Mission app also include a special long range heads up display for the new Nerf Centurion MEGA blaster.
The Nerf Mission App works with the new Nerf N-Strike Elite Tactical Rail Mount Accessory and turns any rail-equipped Nerf blaster into a full battle cam with heads up display, compass, inclinometer, and rangefinder. The app lets users record photos and videos, track their arsenal, learn about hand signals used to communicate with a squad, and plan out different missions for multiplayer Nerf battles.
The Nerf Mission App is based on the Theodolite Augmented Reality Navigation app developed by Hunter Research and Technology. This game-changing app defined a new standard for augmented reality navigation when it debuted in 2009, and has been a #1 selling navigation app in iTunes stores around the world. Theodolite works as a heads up display with compass, GPS, map, zoom photo/movie camera, rangefinder, tracker, and two-axis inclinometer.
Theodolite is great for outdoor sports, hiking, boating, hunting, golf, sightseeing, photography, and navigation. The app is used in the field every day by surveyors, geologists, architects, engineers, military personnel, competitive sportsmen, and search and rescue workers. And in October, Apple featured Theodolite being used at the Great Wall of China during a special event.
The Nerf Mission App with Zombie Strike theme is available for free from the iTunes App Store, just in time to battle zombies during the holiday season. The app works with most iPhone and iPod touch devices running iOS 6.0 or later. The Nerf N-Strike Elite Tactical Rail Mount Accessory is for ages 8 and up, and sold separately. See Nerf online for more information and a list of retailers.
Theodolite is available on the iTunes App Store for a 50%-off 4-year anniversary sale price of $3.99 USD, and is the perfect holiday gift or purchase for outdoor enthusiasts, professionals, students, teachers, and high-tech gadget lovers (it’s also great for battling zombies). Theodolite runs on any camera-equipped iPhone or iPod touch. Theodolite HD runs on any camera-equipped iPad or iPad Mini. More information, including screenshots, is available on the Hunter Research and Technology website. Media professionals interested in reviewing Theodolite can request a promotional code to download the apps from iTunes at no cost.
Theodolite
http://hrtapps.com/theodolite/
NERF Mission App 1.1
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nerf-mission-app/id664942608
Theodolite 3.2 iTunes Link (iPhone and iPod touch)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/theodolite/id339393884
Theodolite HD 3.2 iTunes Link (iPad and iPad mini)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/theodolite-hd/id425456242
Hunter Research and Technology is run by Dr. Craig Hunter, a practicing engineer with over 20 years of experience in engineering and software development. Dr. Hunter received the 2004 NASA Software of the Year Award and a 2004 Apple Design Award (Best Scientific Computing Solution on Mac OS X) for his work in software development. He founded Hunter Research and Technology in 2008 to create innovative apps that leverage the advanced hardware and software capabilities of iOS devices and Macs. The company has numerous apps available on the iTunes App Store, and develops apps for a range of clients worldwide. Copyright (C) 2013 Hunter Research and Technology. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, iTunes, iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and iPad mini are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Nerf, N-Strike Elite, Zombie Strike, Centurion, and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro, Inc.
Nerf2Me2 managed to get Nerf Elite suction cup darts.
This is their story. (Will embed when I get home)
Pics up at http://www.facebook.com/foamfromabove with some initial shots of the Nerf Zombiestrike Sidestrike blaster versus the Rebelle Sweet Revenge, the compared holsters, and that N-Strike 6 dart magazines fit in the Dart Diva.
Magfed Rebelle Blasters? Maybe!
– Stampede
In Arizona, TRU.
Wow, I really let this one get away from me! A few months ago I helped out the Des Plaines Park District (thanks for the referral, Basic Nerf) by providing them prizes (directly from NERF, thanks for the support!) and an extra pair of hands at their tournament back in July. It was just myself and TrekkieB47 but it was a great time and a lot of fun was had by all. Given the community, it gets tough to remember that these are still kids’ toys, but something like this is a nice reminder about where we all may have started when we first picked up a blaster. Thanks to the park district for putting on the event!
See some of the fun here, but I can provide some pics too –
SOURCE: – http://www.debtfreespending.com/toys-r-us-black-friday-ad-2013/
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CINCY SHOPPER
The above sites provide a proper listing of all the Black Friday deals to expect at Toys R Us! I consolidated the Nerf deals here, but the articles have a bunch of other great offers on Transformers, Skylanders, Kids electronics, and so much more. I am assuming these deals apply in-store only and in the U.S. but if I find any Cyber Monday deals I’ll be sure to post those as well. Take note, and happy hunting!
Toys R Us Black Friday Nerf Deals – wanna see? (All deals are limit 2 per guest)
THURSDAY 5PM – SATURDAY CLOSE (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST)
Nerf Rebelle Guardian Crossbow – $11.99 (40% off)
Nerf Rapidstrike CS-18 – $27.99 (20% off)
Nerf, Hello Kitty, or My Little Pony Walkie Talkies – $9.99 (50% off)
Nerf Rebelle Sweet Revenge – $9.99 (50% off)
Nerf Vortex Pyragon or Praxis Blaster – $14.99-$19.99 (Save $20)
Nerf Dart Tag – $24.99 (doesn’t specify much more than that…?)
FREE Dart Tag Jersey when you buy any exclusive Nerf Dart Tag Item (save $20)
– See more at: http://www.debtfreespending.com/toys-r-us-black-friday-ad-2013/#sthash.HfcV7RdY.dpuf
– See more at: http://www.debtfreespending.com/toys-r-us-black-friday-ad-2013/#sthash.HfcV7RdY.dpuf
Batman, Hello Kitty, My Little Pony, or NERF clock radio: $19.99
Nerf Stingers painted Rayvens popping up more….. you seen them?
Foam From Above 