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New Nerf Blasters for 2017 – the story continues! The Road To Toy Fair.

Nerf Blaster releases for 2017 – The Story So Far
Vas The Stampede



The road to Toy Fair continues! Nerf let loose a slew of information on new releases, from Geek.Com and Popular Mechanics say hello to the newest upcoming additions to the Nerf Arsenal. Don’t forget to check some of the previous release info Here and Here (some items were scheduled for 2017, but are readily available. It happens, certain areas are subject to availability.

NERF MODULUS REGULATOR Blaster
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $59.99/Available: Fall 2017)
Bring the power of three firing modes with one epic blaster! The NERF MODULUS REGULATOR blaster features single-fire, burst-fire, and fully motorized blasting power. The REGULATOR blaster is customizable and compatible with accessories within the MODULUS system, sold separately, so fans can build their blasters and have the ultimate blasting experience. Includes two 12-dart clips and 24 MODULUS darts. Requires 4 C batteries, not included. Available at most major retailers nationwide and HasbroToyshop.com.



NERF MEGA TWINSHOCK Blaster
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $39.99/Available: Fall 2017)
Experience double-barrel MEGA blasting power with the NERF MEGA TWINSHOCK blaster! The pump-action blaster shoots two MEGA darts at a time, sending darts flying up to 90 feet! Want to shoot one dart at a time? The TWINSHOCK blaster has a single-fire option. Includes 10 MEGA whistler darts. Available at most major retailers nationwide and HasbroToyshop.com.


NERF N-STRIKE ELITE ACCUSTRIKE RAPTORSTRIKE Blaster
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $49.99/Available: Fall 2017)
Hone your skills and hit your mark with the NERF N-STRIKE ELITE ACCUSTRIKE RAPTORSTRIKE blaster. This clip-fed blaster with pop-up sight, adjustable stock and bipod helps players line up their shot and to aim with precision and confidence. Includes two six-dart clips and 18 ACCUSTRIKE series NERF darts. Available at most major toy retailers and at HasbroToyShop.com.

NERF ZOMBIE STRIKE DREADBOLT Blaster
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $49.99/Available: Fall 2017)
Outsmart and dominate the zombie hordes with the ZOMBIE STRIKE DREADBOLT blaster. The first-ever arrow-firing ZOMBIE STRIKE crossbow, the DREADBOLT blaster can take down zombies like never before. Use the detachable scope to line up the target, aim, and fire! Includes five arrows and detachable scope. Available at most major retailers nationwide and HasbroToyshop.com.




NERF ALIEN MENACE VOIDCASTER Blaster
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Fall 2017)
Fight off aliens with the new ALIEN MENACE VOIDCASTER blaster! The blaster’s unique styling and pump action power gives NERF fans an edge against the intergalactic foe. The VOIDCASTER blaster fires four darts in a row without reloading and has storage for an extra four darts for easy reloading. Includes 8 ALIEN MENACE Elite darts. Available at most major retailers nationwide and HasbroToyShop.com.




Still no press release that’s been sent to me on the Nemesis – but it’ll be $100 in the U.S. when available. As soon as I get one, it’ll get posted!

I have some opinions to post on these blasters too, they’re coming up later this week.

Detroit Dart Club Needs your Votes! (Nerf Arena in Detroit, MI)

Vote for the Detroit Dart Club – a Top 10 Semifinalist 

Hatch Detroit is hosting a contest for a savvy entrepreneur to win $50,000, and Detroit Dart Club is in the running! Go to the link here (or the Hatch Detroit link at the beginning) to cast your vote for the Detroit Dart Club. I visited the place last summer, and the owner, Connor, has a really good grasp on the place and about accessible gametypes for newcomers and vets alike. Currently, they can fit about 40 people in the club at a time, and there are lockers (one of which is adorned with a sticker from yours truly), a party area for food, and foam…. so much foam. This is just the semifinals so the contest is far from over, but let’s help get them to the next round and vote, keep the Nerf Arenas growing in the U.S.!

Here’s a shot from last year, but it hardly does them any justice. See more action shots at their instagram feed

Thanks a lot in advance, community! Please let’s help them out and get them growing! (Hatching? Incubating?)

Nerf (And CNET) show: THE TERRASCOUT

New Nerf RC Tank Drone Terrascout Follows in Wake of Terradrone
VasTheStampede

Thanks to Nerf for the images and the info! Hot off the CNET presses, here you are about the upcoming Terrascout.

NERF N-STRIKE ELITE TERRASCOUT RC DRONE Blaster
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $199.99/Available: Fall 2016)
Get the drop on your friends with the N-STRIKE ELITE TERRASCOUT RC DRONE! This remote controlled blaster drone features high-speed, all terrain tracks (not for use in wet conditions) for quick strikes and an 18 dart clip for remote bombardment. Kids can use the live video feed featured on the controller’s LCD screen to scout the battlefield, locate targets and plan their attack.  Maneuver the angle of the drone’s blaster remotely, and fire a single-dart by pressing and releasing the trigger, or hold down for extreme rapid-fire blasting in battle. Record audio and 720p HD video to an SD card (not included) and share epic battles and campaigns with family and friends. The controller will slide onto the back of the drone’s blaster and snap into place for storage. This product is for use in and outdoors. The drone also includes tactical rails, compatible with N-STRIKE ELITE accessories, each sold separately. Controller requires 4 AA batteries (not included). Includes blaster, camera, remote control with LCD screen, rechargeable NiMh battery, charger, and 18 N-STRIKE ELITE darts. Available at most major retailers nationwide and HasbroToyShop.com.
Nerf Terrascout! MSRP: $199.99

Rechargeable battery? Remotely controlled angle of fire? WHAT?

*Ahem* sorry. So after the Terradrone here we have the Terrascout! From what I’m told this isn’t made by a 3rd party licensee, it’s all Nerf here. I thought some of the earlier incarnations of remotely controlled dart robots were pretty awesome, and this is making some interesting claims. I’d be interested to see it! The $199.99 tag is a bit hefty for something this novel, given the upcoming other HUGE MONEY releases (Platinum Bow and Mastodon, I’m looking at you) but toys like this are always a bit of fun, whether you’re hardcore about your blaster battles or just like to tag your coworkers with foam darts (like I do!) Anyway, there you go now get outside and play!

Originally reported at cnet.com

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 Recon Mk II 2.0 addresses compatibility issues, releasing soon!

Quick update: got info from the #Nerf team that a “new” version of the Modulus Recon Mk II is coming out, that will not have the same clip compatibility issues as the earlier release. I don’t have one (yet) so this wasn’t a big deal for me, but if you did buy one already, contact Hasbro Customer service as they should be ready to help you out in resolving any questions. 
http://www.hasbro.com/customer-service/

Nerf Rival Zeus Blaster Claims 100 FPS when it shoots

Nerf Rival Zeus Claims to Hit 100 FPS
Vas The Stampede

Back in February at Toy Fair, I checked out the Nerf Rival Zeus blaster in prototype form! Thanks to Nerf for sending along the full production model. Check the video below, and I’ll update with my thoughts later today.

Check out the photo album in the meantime!

About the Zeus:

NERF RIVAL ZEUS MXV-1200 Blaster

(Ages 14 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $49.99/Available: Fall 2015)
Bring NERF battles to the next level with the mighty NERF RIVAL ZEUS MXV-1200 blaster. Simply push the power-up button, then take aim and unleash motorized blasting power on the opposing team. The powerful, precise RIVAL ZEUS MXV-1200 blaster gives fans and their allies an edge in battle and features an ambidextrous  clip loading and release button, safety switch, and fold-up sight. The included NERF RIVAL 12-round magazine is also compatible for use with the NERF RIVAL APOLLO XV-700 blaster, sold separately. Blaster is available in both red and blue and includes 12 NERF RIVAL Foam rounds. Six C batteries required, not included.
Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and at HasbroToyShop.com.
Nerf Rival Apollo:
Nerf RIVAL APOLLO XV-700 Blaster
(Ages 14 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: Fall 2015) 
Perfect for the heat of the competition, the NERF RIVAL APOLLO XV-700 blaster sends NERF RIVAL foam rounds soaring in the air with extraordinary velocity. To defend themselves and teammates against the opposition, pull the lever to move the RIVAL foam round into place, then take aim and launch! Blaster is available in both red and blue includes seven NERF RIVAL foam rounds. 
Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and at HasbroToyShop.com.
Additional photos in the gallery:

Nerf Rebelle Arrow Revolution Demo (Toy Fair 2015)

Test-firing video from New York Toy Fair featuring the Nerf Rebelle Arrow Revolution blaster – as seen at about.com with the ToyQueen.

The arrow loading mech seemed a little clunky, so here’s hoping it’s refined by release. As for the draw on the bow, it’s still designed with 8+ in mind (more on the 8 than the “+”) but fans of the Rebelle bows so far might enjoy the new reloading cylinder, as well as an additional use for any arrows they already own. Coming this Fall 2015!

Toy Fair 2015 – There, and Back Again. (Nerf and More Round up!)

Toy Fair 2015 Preview – Expectations and a look back at Blasters in 2014
Vas The Stampede

Sorry it’s been awhile, you all! Just a heads up, while I maintain here, I am also posting content at the following:

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Just like the title says, I am here in New York City, and ready to go for another round at the New York Toy Fair. The blaster scene is a little different from last year, but there’s a lot of buzz surrounding this year’s show. Dare I say it, possibly even more than last year.

NERF:

Nerf had a hit on their hand it seems with the Rebelle line, expanding on the roleplay/bow and arrow aspect of the blasters to appeal to young girls. While I have my own opinions about gender specific toys, the line is still around, and going strong. So strong in fact, there will be a whole slew of new blasters to check out at this year’s show, including the Revolution Bow:

Image taken from Toyqueen, writing for about.com

 
Nerf’s largest release (literally) was something not on display last year, the Nerf Rhinofire. After the initial releases of the Slingfire, the Mega Thunderbow, and the Nerf Cam ECS-12, Nerf crashed through with one of the biggest, full auto blasters to date. While pricey and even a pain to reload, the blaster was a lot of fun to use.

There is already a large amount of buzz for Nerf in 2015 as well, starting with info about the Rotofury, The Doominator, the Nerf Modulus, and most recently today, NERF RIVALS.

The Rotofury
Nerf Rival blaster (this is the Zeus MVX-1200)
Nerf Zombie Strike DOOMINATOR

Needless to say, that’s a lot of blaster to look at over the weekend. I’ll be back Sunday with the report on Nerf, after my visit to their showroom that morning.

Other Brands:
 
Tomorrow is the actual Day 1 of Toy Fair, but the Hasbro Showroom isn’t open to tours yet, just a special event. That being the case, I’m going to spend time checking out the other brands such as Zing Toys, Primetime Toys (makers of the Scorpion Gatling Gun), Hogwild Toys (the Power Poppers makers), Marshmallow Shooters, Maya Group (whose offering this year might be something different, the branding doesn’t seem Xploderz related but you never know), Zuru (if you bought the Vigilante), and of course, K’Nex and their K-Force. BOOMco will also be on hand at Mattel’s showroom, but I won’t get a look at their new stuff until Monday, during one of their media events.

That being said, you never can be too sure what else might be on that show floor. I’ve seen push rockets, something called a “Titan Torpedo” (which looked a lot like the throwable Uberdart), and maybe there will be some new vehicle blasters like the VMD cars and Attacknid. But that’s part of the fun of the show for me, that extra sense of discovery!

The big release from Zing last year, the Firetek Bow
Ghostbusters Marshmallow Shooters first seen last year, just in time for the new film!

It’s going to be a busy few days, make sure to check the social links above for live-updates, but come back here for the full writeups. Thanks for your time!