Douglas Schumacher

My Vortex poll that started months ago has now closed.  The results are in. 33% of readers said that they couldn't wait for the Vortex launch! (myself included) 33% of readers said that they would rather stick to just darts. 0% of readers said that they had no clue what Vortex was. (That means I informed you well. :-) ) 33% of readers said that they wanted to see/demo with them before buying. Thanks to anyone who has read my blog and voted in this poll.  Polls will now probably be monthly from here on out.  September's poll is.... look on the right sidebar and vote! My 100 days contest is STILL open until 12:13 today. (Get it, 9/10/11 at 12:13) I just one person to enter. Happy Nerfing!

Sorry about my excitement, but I found a Proton.  It was at my local Walmart way out here in the heart of Wisconsin.  Only one more in stock there now. :-)  No refill packs were available... but that can wait until 9/10/11.  My first impressions: FANTASTIC.  These discs glide and go, go, go.  I'm working on a video review right now, should see that up tonight. Please enter my 100 days contest, its open until Saturday morning! Happy Nerfing!

This blog, What's That? Nerf is now 100 days old.  Its took a lot of hard work and some foam to put it all together.  I've posted 9 videos as dougaschu, wrote 48 posts, and tweeted 23 times.  Also, you guys have left 2 comments and 305 pageviews from all around the world! I wasn't sure if I'd make it this far.  Now I feel as if the blog is finally starting up.  Keep reading and spread word. So, I've creating a giveaway for your readership.  Its simple: Comment on this post, send me a tweet, or message me on Youtube telling me why you like my blog. On Saturday, yes- Vortex Day, I will draw a winner randomly.  Only one entry per person will be counted.  The prize will be...WAIT, I can't tell you the prize!  It will be fairly small, but remember I don't get paid for this.  Nerf is just a hobby and so is technology.  Put them together and... out comes my blog.  We'll sort out the details with the winner later. So, go on and get ...

As September 1st is just hours away, I'd like you all to know that its been a lot of fun working on this blog this summer.  No, I'm not leaving or discontinuing the blog.  (More readers would be nice, though.)I might get some of my friends to start authoring here, actually.  Its just that with school taking up 90% of my day, the blog won't get as much action as in August. (37 posts?!?)  Content will get posted, but just not as fast.  I'm aiming for 5 posts a week. Vortex Day, 9/10/111, is quickly approaching.  Nerf's Facebook Page still has the countdown, and I captured a really neat pic of it today.  Can't wait. Also, this blog has been running since May 30th.  3 months!  I'm planning on doing something for the 100th day. Happy Nerfing!

Kmart.com now has all six of the Nerf Vortex line products on their website !  Right now the Nitron is ready to preorder but the rest say that they are "out of stock" but will arrive shortly.  Some of the products are slightly overpriced, but lower than TRU.  The site indicates that they are available at some Kmart stores, but not mine. This is the first time I've seen the refill pack for sale anywhere.  Also, the picture of the Vigilion is wrong.  It shows a picture of the Proton.  Oh, well.  Mistakes happen. Happy Nerfing!

Hasbrotoyshop.com - Nerf's official place to buy Nerf blasters- now has all the new Vortex blasters available for preorder, but no refills.   They will ship on September 12th.  Prices are as what they should be, not like TRU's.  :-)  I'm still debating either to preorder here or wait until they are in my local stores... Happy Nerfing!

Now kmart.com has the new Nerf Vortex Nirton avalible for preorder.  Price is about the same as Walmart's, but not TRU's and itwould ship 9/10/11.  No other Vortex blasters on yet... Happy Nerfing!

I've been searching around the Internet for the new Vortex blasters and found them for preorder on Amazon.com.  It took me a while to find them because they do not come up with a "Nerf Vortex" search. Nerf Vortex Proton : $15 Nerf Vortex Vigilion : $22 Nerf Vortex Praxis : $30 Nerf Vortex Nitron : $55 (No Tech Packs or Refill Packs) The Nitron has some reviews on it also.  All blasters will have free shipping if you order $25 worth and will be released on September 1st.  (My first day of school!) If you don't know what the Vortex blasters are, check out Nerf.com's Vortex Site or this post .

I've had two online chats with Kmart customer service, and for now I know that Kmart will not have the Vortex blasters really soon. (But I could be wrong.). They will most likely come out on 9/10/11. They will sent me an email as soon as it's online, though.

Hi everyone, A few updates here.  One-When I went to K-Mart on Friday, they were all out of the on-sale blasters, but I picked up a blue Reflex IX-1 and it has incredible ranges stock, maybe 40 feet flat.  Go get one- a review will be coming soon. Second, my local fair is over, so now my I'm not quite so busy.  Got a bunch of firsts and a couple seconds, the pay out should be about $60.  The check doesn't come until December, though. :-( That brings me to my third item.  My parents and little sister say that I am quote "addicted" to Nerf blasters.  So, if this blog gets going and I bring in more money for more "content", it may sway their thinking.  So spread the word, and more will be to come. My fourth thing is the new Gear Up Blasters.  They are now released!  The best place to go now is Walmart, but many stores should have them tomorrow.  Even my local Walmart (Wisconsin) has a Maverick!  (I need a new one, maybe...