Predator Pistol Splat Review

A couple of weeks ago I did a review on a Tech Group Wipeout Splat that I got from a thrift store and I mentioned that there were different power tiers as well as different models. Today, I have another model, the Predator.

Nerf Hailfire

So Nerf has released their teaser video for the Hailfire, and once again it confirms a lot of what we suspected:

CPS 1-3-5

A couple of days ago, I made a post about the gimmicky Super Soaker MDS. Today, I have another gimmicky soaker, this time from the beloved CPS line; the CPS 1-3-5.

Nerf Ballzooka

While the Nerf Crossbow is definitely the most notable Nerf Action Blaster, there were several other blasters released with it in 1994. One of those blasters was the Nerf Ballzooka, which was the equivalent of the Action Blaster's flagship model, priced at $29.99 to the Crossbow's $24.99.

Super Soaker MDS

Although this blog is primarily devoted to Nerf and other foam dart blasters, I plan to occasionally review blaster which use other kinds of ammo, including the Splat line, Laser Tag, and Super Soakers. With that in mind, here is the Super Soaker MDS:

The Hasbro Embarassment

As you may or may not already know, Urban Taggers has gone live again. With their relaunch, they also have released the story of their proceedings with the alleged Hasbro Lawyer team. Some of the tactics they've used are shady at best and illegal at worst. The whole thing is downright embarrassing.

I'm glad Urban Taggers seems to finally be getting clear of the whole mess, and I'm very grateful that they've shared their experiences in the event that one of the other sites is ever targeted.

If you want to know more, you can read the original post here.

Tech Group Pistol Splat Mod Guide

I have had several requests over the past several months for a mod guide on how I mod my Pistol Splats and after finding one in a thrift store a couple weeks ago, I've finally decided that it was time to do it.

Nerf Dart Tag Hyperfire Mod Guide

People have been asking for a Hyperfire mod guide forever and I've decided to stop putting it off. So here it is:

Double Standards?

Over a week ago, Nerf released two different versions of the Nerf Elite Retaliator video; one in Imperial and one in Metric, and the two range claims did not add up. Today, Nerf explained the reason on their Facebook page:

"We pride ourselves on offering high-performance blasters that adhere to our own strict safety standards, as well as standards set by each country where Nerf blasters are available. It is for this reason that, while most of our fans internationally will be seeing up to 75 foot distances using the N-Strike Elite blasters, members of Nerf Nation located in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, China and the Philippines will see a distance of up to 15 meters."

Follow the link to the Facebook to read more.

ERTL Rapid Fire Dart Gun

To the best of my knowledge, only one blaster has ever been banned at multiple NIC wars on the grounds that it was too effective and that blaster was the Doomsayer. At a time when hoppers were only an idea and homemades were just coming into popularity, the 12 shot pump action blaster that was the Doomsayer ruled the field. Even in today's field of homemades and hoppers, a well made Doomsayer is still a force to be reconed with. And at the base of it all is a company called ERTL who made the Rapid Fire Dart Gun.

Nerf N-Strike Elite Rampage

Earlier today Nerf released another video showcasing their new Elite blaster, the Rampage. We've already gotten a pretty good look at it from the Swedish site, but there are a few differences. First, there is no stock or shield attachment included. This may mean that anyone who wants a stock for their Rampage will have to buy another blaster for it.

The second thing that caught my eye is the fact that the new 25-dart drum appears to be centered. The main ergonomic problem with the original Raider drums were that they were lopsided, so if it is centered it's a major improvement.

Watch the video here:

Wipeout Pistol Splat

The original Tech Group Pistol Splat was a paintball pistol. As a paintball pistol, however, it was fairly useless. So somewhere along the line, somebody decided that it could be marketed better as a dart blaster. Thus, the Wipeout Pistol Splat version was born:

\

Buzz Bee Mega Missile Review

Many people see the Ultimate Missile Blast as the successor to the Big Blast, but what they forget is that there was another Buzz Bee missile blaster in between the two. The Buzz Bee Mega Missile was first introduced in 2007 while the Big Blast was still on shelves.

Question of the Week #1

Hey guys, sorry that this is so late, but as I said, I've been busy. Anyway, this week's QotW comes from Kevin, who asked;

"Can you post your list of top 10 Nerf Blasters?"

I liked this question because it gave me an opportunity to make two separate lists; one for stock/lightly modded blasters and one for NIC-grade blasters, as well as explain the reasons why a blaster might be great for one and not the other. So without further adieu, here is my answer:

I liked this question because it gave me an opportunity to make two separate lists; one for stock/lightly modded blasters and one for NIC-grade blasters, as well as explain the reasons why a blaster might be great for one and not the other. All of the images below are from Google. So without further adieu, here is my answer:

Quick Announcements

Hey guys, I have two quick announcements:

First, the first Question of the week should have been posted yesterday. I'm sorry, but I just started a new job and I've been a little distracted. It will be up tomorrow and the next will be next Wednesday.

Second, if you haven't heard, Drac and I are going to a nerf war in Chattanooga on Saturday. I plan on getting film from at least one round, so check back on Sunday or Monday for that.

Nerf N-strike Elite pictures

Pictures of the new Elite series have been leaked on the german site Here: Included are the Retaliator, Rampage, Hailfire, and a previously unmentioned Elite Barricade. In addition, the site also has prices from which I can make rough estimates of the release price:

Nerf Retaliator ~ $25-30

Nerf Rampage ~$30-35

Nerf Hailfire ~$45-50

Nerf Elite Barricade ~$20-25

We finally have a up close and personal picture of the Hailfire, as well as some cool new information. The stock on the Elite Barricade is one of the most exciting things, but also notable is the shield and stock on the Rampage and the 8ish clip capacity of the Hailfire. Prices also seem to be much lower than I previously thought, which begs the question: Is Elite a replacement for the N-Strike line?

N-Strike Elite Retaliator

Nerf released a video on the new Elite Retaliator today. We didn't get much information, but we did get a much better look at the Retaliator, as well as confirming some rumors about it:

It's basically everything it's been rumored to be, which means the information we got on the other Elite blasters is probably also accurate. The stock looks cool, but it also looks a little bit short. The 12 dart clips are also interesting, but I'm not sure if they'll really be in demand. It also comes with a standard barrel extension and a Stampede Bipod 2.0.

Follow the link below to the original video:
Nerf Elite Retaliator Video

New Buzz Bee Blasters?

Target.com has a quartet of new Buzz Bee blasters listed; the Ranger/Orion, the Cougar, the Overlord, and the Jaguar. Each is a totally new design and most excitingly, the Orion claims 60ft ranges on the box. I suppose it was obvious that Buzz Bee would hop on the + range bandwagon, but I never really thought about it until now.

I've found a trademark registration for the Jaguar and it's logo which claims it should be responded to by 8/22/12. I would expect these blasters to hit major retailers in late August, early September.

Vortex Powerstrike

Every series usually has its very own unusual/gimmicky blaster. For the original Vortex Series, that blaster was the Powerstrike:

The Powerstrike was released in 1999 and is unusual in two ways. First, it utilizes a dual action firing system, which was unique to it. Second, it was made to fire two rings off of each launcher. The Powerstrike originally came with two Spinfire rings and two Micro Spinfire rings which would be loaded, one of each on to each launcher. The Powerstrike also could fire each launcher separately or in tandem, allowing it achieve a shotgun like effect.

Despite being very strangely shaped, the Powerstrike is a very comfortable and usable blaster. It's not the most well known of the Vortex series, but I'd say that it's one of coolest.