Friday, August 19, 2011

Nerf Vortex Praxis - Review!

Spearheading the Nerf Vortex Series is the Nerf Vortex Praxis!

The Nerf Praxis uses a spring powered launcher mechanism that fires foam discs. It uses a removable magazine with an ammo capacity of 10 x foam discs.

Prime the blaster via its pump-action grip, then pull the trigger to fire a shot. Repeat the priming process to fire each shot.

The foam discs comprise of a flexible silicone rubber cap shaped core with a ring of soft foam surrounding it. Nerf refers to this foam disc design as "XLR Tech".

The blaster comes packaged with 10 x Vortex foam discs.

It also has a tactical rail which is compatible with N-Strike accessories, along with a removable shoulder stock which is compatible with N-Strike blasters too.

Average stock range is around 55-65ft.

For internal photos of the Nerf Vortex Praxis, click Here.

Available at most major dept stores in Singapore.
Retail Price: SGD$46.90.

Review:

Nerf Vortex Praxis - Box (Front)




Nerf Vortex Praxis - Box (Back)




Nerf Vortex Praxis - Contents




Nerf Vortex Praxis - Assembled




Nerf Vortex Praxis - Angled View




Nerf Vortex Praxis - Magazine Release Switch




Nerf Vortex Praxis - Vortex Foam Discs




Nerf Vortex Praxis - 10-Disc Magazine




Nerf Vortex Praxis - Tactical Rail Compatibility with N-Strike Accessories




Nerf Vortex Praxis - Compatible with Nerf Recon Shoulder Stock




Nerf Vortex Praxis - Compatible with Nerf Raider Shoulder Stock




Nerf Vortex Praxis - Shoulder Stock Fitted on Nerf Recon




Nerf Vortex Praxis - Scale Comparison with Nerf Maverick




Nerf Vortex Praxis - Demo & Range Test Video




Nerf Vortex Praxis at Amazon.com



Thursday, August 18, 2011

Nerf Vortex Vigilon - Review!

Next up in the new Nerf Vortex Series is the Nerf Vortex Vigilon!

The Nerf Vigilon uses a spring powered launcher mechanism that fires foam discs. It has an internal magazine with an ammo capacity of 5 x foam discs.

The ammo loading mechanism works by simply pushing a switch on the side and the magazine cover will slide open, load the foam discs in and then close the magazine cover.

Prime the blaster via its top mounted slider, then pull the trigger to fire a shot. Repeat the priming process to fire each shot.

The foam discs comprise of a flexible silicone rubber cap shaped core with a ring of soft foam surrounding it. Nerf refers to this foam disc design as "XLR Tech".

The blaster comes packaged with 5 x Vortex foam discs. It also has a tactical rail which is compatible with N-Strike accessories.

Average stock range is around 55-65ft.

For internal photos of the Nerf Vortex Vigilon, click Here.

Available at most major dept stores in Singapore.
Retail Price: SGD$31.90.

Review:

Nerf Vortex Vigilon - Box (Front)




Nerf Vortex Vigilon - Box (Back)




Nerf Vortex Vigilon - "XLR Tech" Label




Nerf Vortex Vigilon - Contents




Nerf Vortex Vigilon - Assembled




Nerf Vortex Vigilon - Internal Magazine Cover Release Switch




Nerf Vortex Vigilon - Vortex Foam Discs




Nerf Vortex Vigilon - Internal Magazine Cover Closed




Nerf Vortex Vigilon - Internal Magazine Cover Open (5 x Foam Disc Capacity)




Nerf Vortex Vigilon - Tactical Rail Compatibility with N-Strike Accessories




Nerf Vortex Vigilon - Scale Comparison with Nerf Maverick




Nerf Vortex Vigilon - Demo & Range Test Video




Nerf Vortex Vigilon at Amazon.com



Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Nerf Vortex Proton - Review!

Starting off the new Nerf Vortex Series is the Nerf Vortex Proton!

The Nerf Proton uses a spring powered launcher mechanism that fires foam discs.

It operates on a "Quick Snap-Load" system whereby its disc loading sled is pulled backwards to open up the loading compartment, this action also primes the blaster. To close the disc loading sled, simply push a switch on the side and the sled will move forward, then pull the trigger to fire.

The foam discs comprise of a flexible silicone rubber cap shaped core with a ring of soft foam surrounding it. Nerf refers to this foam disc design as "XLR Tech".

The blaster comes packaged with 3 x Vortex foam discs. It also has a tactical rail which is compatible with N-Strike accessories.

Average stock range is around 55-65ft.

For internal photos of the Nerf Vortex Proton, click Here.

Available at most major dept stores in Singapore.
Retail Price: SGD$21.90.

Review:

Nerf Vortex Proton - Box (Front)




Nerf Vortex Proton - Box (Back)




Nerf Vortex Proton - "XLR Tech" Label




Nerf Vortex Proton - Contents




Nerf Vortex Proton - Assembled




Nerf Vortex Proton - Disc Loading Sled "Snap-Load" Switch




Nerf Vortex Proton - Vortex Foam Discs




Nerf Vortex Proton - Disc Loading Sled Operation




Nerf Vortex Proton - Tactical Rail Compatibility with N-Strike Accessories




Nerf Vortex Proton - Scale Comparison with Nerf Maverick




Nerf Vortex Proton - Demo & Range Test Video




Nerf Vortex Proton at Amazon.com



Saturday, August 13, 2011

Nerf Barricade "SDCC 2011 Transformers Edition" - Review!

For both Nerf and Transformers fans...

Check out the Nerf Barricade "SDCC 2011 Transformers Edition" blaster!

It was launched during the San Diego Comic-Con 2011 (SDCC) on 21-24 July 2011, and thereafter available on sale at the hasbrotoyshop.com website.

This model is based on the Nerf Barricade but its casing has been re-skinned with incredibly detailed Optimus Prime comic book style graphics.

This is the ultimate Nerf + Transformers collectable!

Review:

Nerf Barricade "SDCC 2011 Transformers Edition" - Box (Front)




Nerf Barricade "SDCC 2011 Transformers Edition" - Box (Back)




Nerf Barricade "SDCC 2011 Transformers Edition" - Box (Sides)




Nerf Barricade "SDCC 2011 Transformers Edition" - Box Titles




Nerf Barricade "SDCC 2011 Transformers Edition" - SDCC 2011 Logo




Nerf Barricade "SDCC 2011 Transformers Edition" - Contents




Nerf Barricade "SDCC 2011 Transformers Edition" - Assembled




Nerf Barricade "SDCC 2011 Transformers Edition" - Angled View




Nerf Barricade "SDCC 2011 Transformers Edition" - Handle Detail




Nerf Barricade "SDCC 2011 Transformers Edition" - Right Side Back Detail




Nerf Barricade "SDCC 2011 Transformers Edition" - Right Side Front Detail




Nerf Barricade "SDCC 2011 Transformers Edition" - Left Side Front Detail




Nerf Barricade "SDCC 2011 Transformers Edition" - Left Side Back Detail




... and just a side note. :)



Thursday, August 11, 2011

Nerf Vortex Series - Launching in Singapore!

The Nerf Vortex Series will be available in Singapore from 9th September 2011!

Click on the poster to view it in higher resolution:



Available at Toys R Us and most major dept stores.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Nerf Gear Up Series in Singapore!

The latest Nerf Gear Up Series Blasters are now in Singapore!

Retail Prices (in $SGD):

Nerf Gear Up Series Maverick REV-6 = SGD$21.90
Nerf Gear Up Series Barricade RV-10 = SGD$34.90
Nerf Gear Up Series Recon CS-6 = SGD$46.90
Nerf Gear Up Series Raider CS-35 = SGD$59.90

Available at most major dept stores in Singapore.