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 Like giveaways? Who doesn't like free stuff! Our pals at Adult Fans of Nerf are giving away some pretty decent kit, AND what's cool is apparently this competition goes out internationally to blaster fans everywhere. I tell ya, this is a big deal because from our personal experiences, the shipping is a killer so get in before they change their mind!! Entries close March 14. Details below.

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Nerf Mods & Reviews: Air Zone 8 Darts Blaster Combo Pack

Other than the somewhat tiny grip, I quite liked the original HVZ Zombie Fighter blaster, so I'm quite keen on this new Air Zone branded repaint. Air Zone's new colour scheme for their blasters is looking very schmick (right down to their stealthy looking "one-shot-only-cos-i-lost-it" darts) and it's good to see they've done more than just repaint the gun- adding rather novel attachments including a secondary rocket launcher!

Nerf Mods & Reviews have got themselves one- check out the vid for their review, or continue on to their page at the link below.

Nerf Mods & Reviews: Air Zone 8 Darts Blaster Combo Pack:

Random: Night time fun with the Lumitron

We love the Lumitron. The whole Light Up series just works for us at UT, and while we were having some mad night time games at UT HQ (ie my apartment) we just had this mad idea about trying to work in the night vision goggles.. (which is a complete fail btw- you might be able to see in the dark, but the complete lack of depth perception means we kicked the side of the table and couch multiple times) then there was talk of how cool Splinter Cell is as a game... and then.. well one of my friends opted to dress up and.. here's the results after I finished with them:D

For the record she's actually wearing shorts and a crop- it just looks like she's missing her clothes:D More pics after the jump:D

Neo Creations: Nerf Hailfire. What Does It Really Look Like?

Ben from Neo Creations sent us this very cool "artist's rendition" of what the upcoming N-Strike Elite Hail Fire could look like, based on the video Nerf posted earlier today. It's pretty sweet; thoughts?

Neo Creations: Nerf Hailfire. What Does It Really Look Like?:

YouTube: Nerf N-Strike Elite

 There it is folks- the official vid of the new upcoming Nerf N-Strike Elite series that's making the rounds. Hoping for lots of analysis and speculation; first thing that I thought was "take a look at those darts!' :D

Dvice:Close ups of the Dart Tag Snapfire

Dvice have some nice looking close ups of the upcoming Nerf Snapfire 8. A semi automatic blaster without batteries? ooh la la!:D Pics after the jump.

Tactical Tag: Toy Fair 2012: Neat stuff!

I'm currently away attending a good friend's wedding and haven't had the best access to the net over the past few days, so I'm unfortunately out of the loop with much of the Toy Fair 2012 news:(

That being said, when I can't be about.. I'm more than happy to urge you all to check out Mike's write ups on Tactical Tag- they're pretty comprehensive! Lovin' this new Lazer Tag gear...

Tactical Tag: Toy Fair 2012: Neat stuff!:

Toy Spy: Toy Fair 2012 photos

The New York Toy Fair is always the one to watch for new blaster products; unfortunately New York is a tad far away from wee Canberra, Australia so we have to live vicariously through our US pals to bring us the news:) Toy Spy have got a fantastic gallery of images from the Hasbro stand; I've gone through and posted the relevant ones here, but do go over and check out their site to see more Hasbro goodness. Images after the jump.

Random: Nerf double agent

Just for funsies- check the packaging for two new upcoming Nerf blasters- one being the N-Strike Elite Rampage- the other the Vortex Pyragon.

N-Strike vs Vortex? This guy seems to be straddling both sides:D

Lazer Tag: Another angle and some commentary

It's bigger than I was expecting.. but that's a cool thing:D More commentary over at Tactical Tag.  While we're at it, Bazookafied's also got in depth intel from Tag Ferret, one of the developers of the system. It's sounding awesome:)

Tactical Tag: Lazer Tag: Another angle
Tactical Tag: Tag Ferret Lazer Tag details

N-Strike Elite- More official news

Oh yes..It's coming. Hasbro have announced it on their Nerf Nation Facebook page, and created a page for the upcoming new Elite series on their website.

"The standout N-STRIKE ELITE blasters will officially launch on 8.1.12, with the most impressive blaster in the collection hitting shelves on 9.9.12."

It looks like there's a good chance the new most impressive blaster WILL be called the "Hail Fire" as confirmed on German blaster forum Blasted.de.

Believe da hype yo. :D

N-Strike Elite via Hasbro.com
http://www.blasted.de/t2155/#post24379

Tactical Tag: New Vortex Blaster: Pyragon!

Tactical Tag got the inside scoop on a surprise new Vortex blaster announced during a Hasbro presentation. Named the "Pyragon", it's featuring a very cool grey/white/red colour scheme which we just love; the unique pump action grip suggests slam fire (we can hope?!) and it the high capacity drum is looking very trick and apparently 40 rounds. I gotta tell you for mine, this looks amazing and i'm very keen on this one:)

More over at Tactical Tag!:
Tactical Tag: New Vortex Blaster: Pyragon!:

Also several European sites are listing it already?!
http://www.spelbutiken.se/catalog/product/72539-nerf--vortex-pyragon--for-toys
http://www.gucca.dk/legetoej/nerf-vortex-pyragon_197173.html

App Tag: Smart phone laser tag gets serious

One that hails from Australia- check this out. It's called App Tag, it's to be released in June, and it's essentially laser tag using smart phones (not just iphones). The best part about it- it can pretty much attach to any toy blaster, meaning you can use.. pretty much whatever piece you want:)

Official words:

"AppTag Laser Blaster brings first person shooter console gameplay to smartphones in the real world. Obviously, as with any blaster toy, the object is to shoot your friends! The AppTag does the shooting and the smartphone keeps score and tracks everything else, the App even adds Augmented Reality objects such as medkits, armour, weapons and ammo packs! 


 For targeting we use a focused infrared beam and sensor for the 'laser' so it's totally safe. Each unit has an IR sender and receiver, and the AppTag unit works together with an attached smartphone or iPod Touch."

Their official Kickstarter page is here, which means you can help fund the project AND get yourself some units when they're released in June. Dowit.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jonatherton/apptag-laser-blaster?ref=category

Also featured here:
iPhone, Meet Laser Blaster. Is This 2012's Hottest Toy?:

Hasbro Press Release: N-Strike Elite confirmed

Well, we posted it a few days ago and.. it's official now- N-Strike Elite EXISTS. Extracted from the Hasbro press release also indicates room for a new Elite blaster in the midst for the 9-9 traditional launch date:

"In 2012, NERF fans will experience a revolutionary new high-performance class of NERF N-STRIKE blasters to collect and carry into battle. Taking the powerful technology featured in the popular N-STRIKE line to the next level, the innovative N-STRIKE ELITE line gives NERF NATION the extreme performance it craves. The standout N-STRIKE ELITE blasters will officially launch on 8.1.12, with the most impressive blaster in the collection hitting shelves on 9.9.12. 


"While fans will have to stay tuned for more details about the N-STRIKE ELITE line, the brand will also be introducing new VORTEX disc blasters, NERF SUPER SOAKER water blasters and more. Continuing the "NERF or Nothin'!" fun, the brand brings fans a completely new way to play with its sports gear in 2012 with the introduction of FIREVISION technology, an innovative enhancement featured in the debut FIREVISION SPORTS collection which allows for play in both daytime and dusk. Only those wearing NERF FIREVISION FRAMES eyewear will be able to see the action with NERF FIREVISION SPORTS Football and additional FIREVISION sports items once the lights go down."

Given the two we listed look like revamps of the Raider and Recon, I'm going to suggest neither are the "most impressive" blasters in the Elite line.

The full press release can be found here:
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/hasbro-to-debut-innovative-new-play-experiences-from-its-expansive-portfolio-of-iconic-brands-at-the-american-international-toy-fair-2012-02-09

Cheers Jason!

Airzone 8 Dart Blaster Combo Pack.

I saw this on Tactical Tag today; a new repaint of the HVZ Zombie fighter blaster but labelled as an Air Zone 8 Darts Blaster Combo Pack. I am really liking the look of Air Zone gear lately- their colour schemes are awesome and this particular combo pack raises the bar from the original HVZ unit by including a variety of attachments (how useful they are is questionable, but they look pretty tough?!) that can be attached to the blaster in a variety of ways.

The blaster is equipped with tactical rails on the top and bottom of the blaster; what is just that lil' bit cooler is the tactical rails are actually compatible with Nerf attachments (and therefore assumably vice versa). I quite liked this blaster (although the grip is a tad short) when it originally came out with the HvZ paint, so I'm quite interested in what these new attachments are all about:)

Engadget: Lazer Tag gets the revamp nod by Hasbro

We've been talking about this for a while now, but dum dum dum daaaa.. it's official:) Hasbro are bringing Lazer Tag back, and with an all new HUD display via an apple iPhone/iTouch. Which bothers me because I HATE apple products... but this might just be the thing to force me to buy one:P If the rumours we were hearing (albeit reliable sources!) are true, these should be backwards compatible to an extent with the older Phoenix LTXs and original LTTO gear... which would be very cool.

From the press release:

From the makers of the popular NERF blasters comes the revolutionary LAZER TAG system, combining the power, precision and excitement of live-action blaster battles with the high-action, strategic, augmented reality gameplay of traditional video games. To experience the LAZER TAG game, players download the free LAZER TAG app to their iPhone or iPod touch device, connect their device to their LAZER TAG blaster, and find themselves immersed in a world where video games and real life connect. Using either single or multi-player mode, players can engage in a LAZER TAG match featuring either real life worlds or virtual opponents. 


Each LAZER TAG blaster equipped with a device has a virtual firing range of over 250 feet and contains a 'Heads Up Display', or HUD, which allows players to keep track of their gear and remaining power, while also providing a view of the augmented reality targets and enemies in the area. A virtual leaderboard keeps track of each player's profile and, with every successful mission, players will gain in-game access to upgradeable attacks, missions and gear. With LAZER TAG blasters, the stakes are high, the game is real. Don't just play it, live it.

More at Engadget:

Hasbro reinvents Lazer Tag for the smartphone generation, lets you live out your Doom-fueled fantasies -- Engadget:

Also, when it comes to all things laser tag, check out Tactical Tag-  Mike's always got the scoop on it and his views are always pretty on the mark and thought provoking:)

http://bazookafied.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/new-lazer-tag-confirmed.html

Rumours: N-Strike Elite: Rampage

In continuing with the N-Strike Elite themes of upgrading N-Strike blasters, here we've got some pics of what looks like a souped up N-Strike Raider. Called the "Rampage" (grrrrr what a tough name!) it looks like it's sporting a new 25 round drum, new colour scheme and sans stock; still featuring the slamfire capabilities and it's shooting that mysterious blue and orange tip dart. The image below suggests it comes with some form of tactical rail shield attachment, but the earnest dude on the box isn't packing one so am unsure if this is a yay or nay on release. 

Once again the big news is the new N-Strike Elite line boasts 75 ft distances out of the box.

Rumours: N-Strike Elite: Retaliator

We just received this intel from a very mysterious email;  here is a first look at the N-Strike "Elite" Retaliator. 

From what I can see, it looks like a Recon on steroids but with more than just a pretty new paint scheme. The '4 blasters in 1' text suggests it comes with detachable barrel attachment, stock attachment and bipod; the clip looks a higher capacity to the traditional N-Strike clips,and its shooting a blue and orange tip dart. 

Big news would be the performance upgrade- The packaging boasts 75ft out of the box! IF this is true, it again would appear dem clever fellas at Nerf have taken the time to listen to their fans, because this looks pretty impressive... and at least from my part.. just plain pretty:D

I'm gonna guess it'll all be made public in a week or so at the TIA Toy Fair, so as always, this is still one for the rumour mill... but oh what a cool rumour it's making!

Looks pretty- loving the stock. And the bipod. and the colour scheme:)

GI Joe Retaliation: New gear

The upcoming GI-Joe Retaliation film has some pretty amazing toys to tie-in with its release; I've been waiting for N-Force Nunchuks for AGES, and while it's hard to tell if these are foam or not, if they are, I'm gonna be getting my Ninja Turtle on in a big way:) More cool stuff after the jump, including revamps of the Nerf Dart Tag Fury Fire, and some very cool masks that might just mean for an alternatives to the ol' Iron Man ones we've sported for a while now..

Rumours: N-Strike Elite new darts

 

A first look at these new N-Strike Elite darts. They look like a streamline, but with whistling capabilities, and are a pretty blue and orange tip. We also were sent this interesting image below:

Like something from a Powerpoint presentation, it seems to suggest all new blasters will be using this new dart. Again, I speculate, but that was always a major criticism of N-Strike..

N-Strike Elite: Speculation time!

Nice logo.. what's it about? We just got in some very interesting intel, but interested to hear your thoughts..

Dart Tag: Sharp Shot gets updated

Nerf did a pretty good job at re-releasing their Dart Tag line last year but the one blaster I felt let the side down was the single firing Sharp Shot. It looked awesome (and to be honest performed pretty well once modded) but out of the box, it was pretty ordinary to say the least, compared to its big brothers.

Turns out Nerf will be re-releasing the Sharp Shot; have a look at the above images of the new 2012 Dart Tag 2 Player Starter Pack and you'll see that green bar that says "fires farther than ever!". Other subtle changes are the new coloured training vests, and the Sharp Shot itself sporting a new BLUE trigger, a la the Speed Swarm. This is interesting- while it's common for blasters to be re-released with aesthetic changes (eg repaints or movie tie-in rebrands) , it's not very common at all for them to be updated for performance.

As always, this is just intel, but no doubt they'll be on shelves sometime this year.

More Avengers Roleplay toys

Following the Hawkeye inspired Nerf Big Bad Bow, just a few more images of more upcoming Avengers film tie in gear. Most of it is repackaged gear from the older movies, but the interesting piece is the Captain America Brigade Blaster, a size shooter blaster that seems to have it's cues from the Nerf Maverick, but using its own slimmer darts."Can it shoot Nerf darts" will be the obvious question on most lips, AND I think it's interesting that for the Hawkeye Bow they just rereleased the Big Bad Bow, but for this Brigade Blaster it's a totally different blaster. I guess maybe there CAN be too many Maverick repaints...

The rest of the merchandise after the jump.

"Toy blasters are for kids"

Just a quick random thought..To those out there who carry on about being too "old" for toy blasters, I give you..  US President Barack Obama with a Super Soaker Thunderstorm.

 Vice President Joe Biden is also partial to some water war madness:)

Enjoy what you like, as long as you're not harming anyone, why does something have to be strictly "for kids" or "grown ups". :)

Hawkeye/Avengers Big Bad Bow repaint (ish)

It was always going to happen; Hasbro's Marvel movie tie in gear has always been Nerf related and here we've got the Nerf Big Bad Bow repainted in original Hawkeye of the Avengers colours. Of course, it looks nothing like Hawkeye's actual bow, but it does suggest you can "blast LIKE Avengers' Hawkeye"- not that its an actual replica... because it's not:) No doubt it'll be out in time before the movie release. A few more pics after the jump. Thanks Jason for the intel.