Sunday, October 9, 2011

Nerf Dart Tag Speedswarm - Review!

Looking for a full-auto compact dart tag blaster?

Get the Nerf Dart Tag Speedswarm!

The Nerf Speedswarm is a fully motorized spring-powered direct plunger blaster. The blaster requires 6 x AA Batteries to power its motor (Batteries sold separately). Its rotating barrel has a 10-dart ammo capacity.

Its firing system is fully motorized, there is no manual priming mechanism (without any batteries, it cannot fire).

The Speedswarm can fire in full auto or in bursts, depending on the duration of trigger pulls. Firing single shots at a time can also be done by simply pulling the trigger briefly and letting go. Its all in the timing of the trigger pulls.

This blaster is packaged with 10 x Tagger foam darts. It is compatible with most Nerf foam darts too.

The Speedswarm's stock rate-of-fire (RoF) is around 2-3 shots per second. Average stock range is around 25-30ft.

For internal photos of the Nerf Speedswarm, click Here.

Review:

Nerf Dart Tag Speedswarm - Box (Front)




Nerf Dart Tag Speedswarm - Box (Back)




Nerf Dart Tag Speedswarm - Un-Boxed




Nerf Dart Tag Speedswarm - Side View




Nerf Dart Tag Speedswarm - 10-Dart Ammo Capacity Rotating Barrel




Nerf Dart Tag Speedswarm - Loaded with Tagger Foam Darts




Nerf Dart Tag Speedswarm - Loaded with Assorted Nerf Foam Darts




Nerf Dart Tag Speedswarm - Battery Sled / Requires 6 x AA Batteries
(Batteries Sold Separately)





Nerf Dart Tag Speedswarm - Casing Close Up Detail




Nerf Dart Tag Speedswarm - Trigger Handle Detail




Nerf Dart Tag Speedswarm - Casing Strap Loop Detail




Nerf Dart Tag Speedswarm - Scale Comparison with Nerf Maverick




Nerf Dart Tag Speedswarm - Demo & Test Fire Video




Nerf Dart Tag Speedswarm at Amazon.com



Saturday, October 8, 2011

Nerf Barricade "Transformers Bumblebee Edition" - Review!

More stuff for both Nerf and Transformers fans...

Check out the Nerf Barricade "Transformers Bumblebee Edition" blaster!

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

Add this to the "Optimus Prime" Transformers Nerf Barricade in your collection!

Review:

Nerf Barricade "Transformers Bumblebee Edition" - Side View




Nerf Barricade "Transformers Bumblebee Edition" - Profile View




Nerf Barricade "Transformers Bumblebee Edition" - Left Side Casing Front Detail




Nerf Barricade "Transformers Bumblebee Edition" - Left Side Casing Back Detail




Nerf Barricade "Transformers Bumblebee Edition" - Battery Compartment Detail




Nerf Barricade "Transformers Bumblebee Edition" - Right Side Casing




Nerf Barricade "Transformers Bumblebee Edition" - Right Side Casing Back Detail




Nerf Barricade "Transformers Bumblebee Edition" - Right Side Casing Front Detail



Friday, October 7, 2011

Nerf Sonic Series Barricade RV-10 - Review!

Check out the Nerf Sonic Series Barricade RV-10!

It has basically the same design and mechanisms as the standard Nerf Barricade, except that it has a translucent green colored casing.

It comes packaged with green colored whistler/sonic foam darts too. :)

Review:

Nerf Sonic Series Barricade RV-10 - Box (Front)




Nerf Sonic Series Barricade RV-10 - Box (Back)




Nerf Sonic Series Barricade RV-10 - Un-Boxed




Nerf Sonic Series Barricade RV-10 - Contents




Nerf Sonic Series Barricade RV-10 - Assembled




Nerf Sonic Series Barricade RV-10 - Left Side Casing Close-Up Detail




Nerf Sonic Series Barricade RV-10 - Right Side Casing Close-Up Detail




Nerf Sonic Series Barricade RV-10 at Amazon.com



Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Nerf Vortex Nitron - Review!

Flagship of the Nerf Vortex Series... the Nerf Vortex Nitron!

The Nerf Nitron uses a motorized flywheel launcher mechanism that fires foam discs. It uses a removable magazine with an ammo capacity of 20 x foam discs.

Pull the "acceleration trigger" button at the trigger handle to power up the flywheel, then pull the main trigger to fire a shot. If both triggers are held down, it will fire in full auto at around 2-3 shots per second.

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".

It comes with the Centerfire Tech Electronic Scope which features 3 separate clear plastic plates positioned in a row that are lit up by green LED lights in various moving sequences. This feature can be controlled by a button on its side.

The blaster requires 6 x C batteries to operate, and the scope requires 2 x AAA batteries (batteries sold separately).

It also has a tactical rail which is compatible with N-Strike accessories, along with a storage space in its shoulder stock for an additional clip (additional clips sold separately). The blaster comes packaged with 20 x Vortex foam discs.

Average stock range is around 55-65ft.

Available at most major dept stores in Singapore.
Retail Price: SGD$99.90.

Review:

Nerf Vortex Nitron - Box (Front)




Nerf Vortex Nitron - Box (Back)




Nerf Vortex Nitron - "XLR Tech" Label




Nerf Vortex Nitron - Contents




Nerf Vortex Nitron - Assembled




Nerf Vortex Nitron - Profile View




Nerf Vortex Nitron - Clip Release, Acceleration Trigger & Main Trigger




Nerf Vortex Nitron - Additional Clip Storage Space




Nerf Vortex Nitron - Main Unit Requires 6 x C Batteries
(Batteries & Converters Sold Separately)





Nerf Vortex Nitron - Centerfire Tech Electronic Scope




Nerf Vortex Nitron - Scope Requires 2 x AAA Batteries
(Batteries Sold Separately)





Nerf Vortex Nitron - Scope Operation




Nerf Vortex Nitron - Scale Comparison with Nerf Maverick




Nerf Vortex Nitron - Demo & Range Test Video




Nerf Vortex Nitron at Amazon.com



Tuesday, October 4, 2011

New Nerf Tech Gear - Press Release!

Check out the official Press Release...

--
DALLAS, Oct. 4, 2011 -- /PRNewswire/ -- The NERF experience is moving into new territory this holiday season with NERF-branded night vision goggles, helmet cams and other audio, visual and technology merchandise from Sakar International, produced under license from Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS). The new lineup – evoking the look and feel of the iconic NERF brand – will blast onto store shelves in the U.S. and Canada in November. Initial distribution will be at Toys 'R Us with retail prices from $19.99 to $59.99.

Specially engineered and molded to resemble the distinctive material loved by generations of NERF fans, the new NERF-branded gear will range from everyday technology accessories to action items designed for imaginative play. Highlights include NERF-inspired:

- Night vision goggles for see-in-the-dark fun
- A digital helmet cam that can be mounted on either a helmet or bike
- A pocket DVR with a preview screen
- 2.1 and 5.1 MP digital cameras packaged with social networking software


Other SKUs include a 2GB PC/Mac-compatible flash drive shaped like a mini-NERF blaster, a 2GB digital MP3 player, walkie talkies with up to a 1000-foot range, and a multi-function flashlight.

"The NERF brand has all the ingredients for a successful licensing program, including a huge fan base, an instantly recognizable appearance, and a heritage of more than 40 years in the market," said Liza Abrams, Sakar Vice President of Licensing. "This new licensed merchandise builds on those assets to extend the brand into new product categories that target the same demographic as NERF's core lineup."

Sakar will be exhibiting the new NERF-branded products and other new licensed merchandise in Booth #12-1409 at the Dallas Toy Fair opening today at Dallas Market Center / World Trade Center.
--

SOURCE Sakar International

Read more: http://www.sacbee.com/2011/10/04/3958908/new-nerf-branded-tech-gear-from.html#ixzz1ZsFLMIh6