Douglas Schumacher

Now that all the hupla is over and Nerf Nation has their Vortex, I'm looking back at some of the ads that I saw in store's flyiers and newsletters. Walmart: Target: Many other stores, such as Shopko and Toys R Us had Vortex in their stuff but I never bothered to take a screenshot of it.  Happy Nerfing!

Nerf has been releasing more and more videos on Youtube , and here are some in the last week that I haven't had a chance to talk about... Here's a long version of the Nerf Vortex commercial.  Came out one week ago. Here some Nerf employees answer some of your questions.  Came out  one week ago. This video summarizes the Dart Tag World championship which was about a month ago.  Came out yesterday. And this last video is about the Dart Tag Quick 16, kind of a user's guide.  Came out 2 hours ago. Happy Nerfing!

LATE BRAKING NEWS OUT OF NERF NATION! Nerf's Facebook page today said that tomorrow at 2pm CST, they will announce a new blaster!  Here's a quote: " Get those eyelids opened wide, Nation! We'll be posting details on a new, exclusive Nerf blaster tomorrow around 3pm EST right here on the Facebook Wall. Is it Thursday yet?" Crazy right?  I thought that after Vortex, there would be a long calm before Nerf started with new blasters again.  There are some leaked images on the web, and the most likely one to be reveled tomorrow is this: This looks like a 10 shot semi-auto Swarmfire of sorts.  Thanks to  Nerf Mods & Reviews for the picture.  I saw this a few days ago and now its all starting to click. Of course, at this moment it is all speculation, but what to you think?  Will it be a N-Strike, Vortex, Dart Tag, or Super Soaker blaster?  What will it be named?  Isn't this so cool- out of nowhere a blaster will be coming?  Spea...

It's been a WEEK since my last post, and I apologize.  Since the Vortex launch is over, there isn't as much to quick post about.  Only reviews and they take a long time to put together.  I've been too ambitions and can't balance this blog as well as I thought.  Don't worry though, I'll keep it running. Today I started a new page, The Shopping List , to give you an idea of what blasters I'll be getting.  It'll be typical for 2-3 guns a season, give or take a few, depending on sales and that kind of thing. I briefly mentioned reviewing up above.  My policy will be any blasters I received after my Speedload 6 will get a video and text review.  Blasters bought before that will be only text.  I only have about 4 guns left in my collection I haven't reviewed, and those should be coming within a month. Happy Nerfing!

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!

Target has the Vortex blasters in stock in most stores.  Their Nerf stuff has been down the last few weeks, but this afternoon I was able to see the stock status.  Of course, I would love go go there to pick one up but, the nearest store is 45 miles away.  During the summer that would be fine, but I can't go on a school night.  Just have to wait until Walmart, Kmart, and Shopko have it on Saturday. Don't forget about my 100 day contest- more details here. Happy Nerfing!

I've now noticed that Walmart.com has the Vortex refill pack , Vortex 10-disc magazine , and the new Dart Tag darts in 16 and 36 packs.  The Vortex packs say that they can not be found in stock, so you have to go to the store to see if they are there.  As for that Speedload 6 review in video and text, the written one will be the only one done today.  The video will have to wait until Sunday evening or Monday. Happy Nerfing!

For doing that Nerfmobile thing for my sister, Alainea, she got me a Speedload 6.  It arrived-Thursday- and so I've been playing with it and making reviews.  Running this blog durring the week will be harder than I thought...  I should have those up before I leave this afternoon.  Vortex is getting closer, next Saturday is the big day. Happy Nerfing!

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!

Nerf has posted a new video on their Vortex Launch Party that was in NYC about 2 weeks ago. Foam from Above was there, so click here to see all their posts on it. Happy Nerfing!

I've had the " My Amory " page up on my blog for a few weeks, but now I got around to making a video about it. I'm hoping to get a Speedload 6, some of the new Dart Tag darts, a Vortex Proton, and some Vortex discs this month. Happy Nerfing!

Nerf's Facebook Page now has up a countdown to Vortex - less than 14 days.  That's a long wait- get here already!  Also, Nerf's Youtube Channel has a Vortex teaser, the video is almost identical as the Walmart one .  Here it is: Happy Nerfing!

I've talked about 3 of the Vortex blasters at Walmart, but now I'm wondering, where's the Proton?   So I contacted Walmart on this matter, and they have no clue about if the Proton will available.  Nothing. Happy Nerfing!

Shopko is a smaller chain retail store with locations around the US.  They do not normally get much Nerf attention, but when I was at my local Shopko I saw every Vortex item have a price tag on the shelf but no boxes.  So, after our "team" got in contact with  Jennifer Lemirande, Sr. Buyer II Toys at Shopko, here's what we learned: 1.  Shopko will have all the Vortex products on 9/10/11. 2. The Vortex blasters will be featured in that weeks circulatory. 3. Pricing- Proton and Vigilion, $20; Praxis, $30; Nitron, $55; Refill Pack, $5  4. When they come out, they should be 20% off (do your own math :-) ) On a side note: Shopko has great costumer service.  They responded to our emails within minutes. Happy Nerfing!

I was at my local Kmart this afternoon searching for Vortex blasters- and I almost found one!  In the middle of the Nerf stuff- I found a little tag on the shelf that said "Nerf Vortex Praxis."  The price was $30 but there were no boxes there.  So close. :-( So, after I got home, I had a little online chat with Kmart.  They said it would be restocked in a couple days possibly with other Vortex blasters.  We'll see. 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!

Walmart now has two different Nerf promo videos on their site- one for the Whiteout series and one for Vortex line.   Whiteout :  Shows Longstrike, Deploy, and Maverick (Halfway down page) Vortex :  Shows N-Strike vs Vortex (w/blasters) 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!