N-Strike Elite Media Kit: Basic Nerf

Jason, our buddy and affiliate at Basic Nerf was one of the lucky bloggers in the US who received a very cool N-Strike Elite Media kit, with the Retaliator, Rampage and a whole lot of other mad swag. Check out the vids- lookin' good!

SG Nerf: Snapfire 8

Looks like the much anticipated Nerf Dart Tag Snapfire 8 is now available in Singapore and our friends at SGNerf have picked 'em up! Looks like they ARE all that they're cracked out to be which is awesome news.

From SGNerf:

"The Snapfire 8 is a compact semi-auto blaster with an 8-shot auto rotating turret. Its semi-auto feature is based on a trigger pull-to-prime and firing system, therefore it does not require motors or batteries to operate. It also has a unique method of allowing users to tune the power, this is done by adjusting the tuning knob at the bottom of the blaster handle.

It can be tuned for more "Speed" (easier to pull the trigger, but less range) or more "Power" (more effort required to pull the trigger, but longer range). An indicator on the side of the trigger handle shows the speed/power levels.

Note that in both mode settings, the trigger requires strength to pull (especially in the "Power" mode setting). Users with weaker finger strength may find it an extra challenge to use. "

Check more at SGNerf .

N-Strike Elite Hailfire: That's what makes it beautiful

 It might not be officially out till September, but if you're gonna showcase your latest and greatest blaster before launch, you might as well do it in the hands of a quirky Australian blogger the hottest pop music sensation in the world today. Brit boyband One Direction have a pretty good relationship with Hasbro, getting their own dolls in their likeness and now seen with the upcoming new Hailfire at a Las Vegas expo.

 Depending on the angle, it can look like quite the beast... or maybe the boys are just really small:D

Not the first time they were spotted with Nerf blasters- here at the Men In Black III premiere:

Read more at http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2012/06/13/one-direction-nerf-guns-las-vegas-toy-convention-photo/

Thanks to our man Jason for the lead:D

Koosh Galaxy: Thoughts?

We first heard of the upcoming Koosh Galaxy range earlier this year and it's pretty obvious I am NOT the target market for these made-for-kids ball blasters. From what I can see, all but one of them ( the 'Space Agent ball launcher') are sans trigger which seems to be the way to go when making blasters for wee tacker. 

The hand grips are also made for small hands, and I'm doubting they'll be sporting mad crazy distances but I'm still curious. Are any of you? Or is this going TOO far into delving into the kids realm of things (eg like playing with Duplo!)

Wii U: Nerf accessories in Elite colours

Performance Designed Products (or PDP) have revealed their new Nerf gear for the upcoming Nintendo Wii-U. It's interesting how they're sporting the new colours of Nerf's upcoming Elite line rather than the traditional yellow and orange, although the blue and orange isn't a stranger to the Wii with the N-Strike Elite game gun accessory sporting the same accents.

For what it's worth- I like it;D

PDP Ready for Wii-U via Nintendo Connect

Rumours: Sonic Series Vortex Praxis

Spotted on Tao Bao, we see here a rumoured Sonic Series Vortex Praxis. I find it a tad confusing that you've got this N-Strike vs Vortex thing, and yet there was the cross over Light up series that crossed over both of them, and now we've got the Sonic Series. I would have at least chosen a different colour. Can u imagine a translucent blue Praxis? mmmm.

Still.. here's the pic anyway. As always.. I don't have it. And I doubt I'll buy one either, but you can. When it comes out:)

Babes: Dart Tag Quick 16

My personal fav of the Nerf Dart Tag line. Sure, the Quick 16 is prone to significant jams, but it's just sooo smooth and feels great in hand..