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!

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!

                                         I've now placed my order for that Dart Tag Speedload 6 I earned for doing that Nerfmobile stuff for my sister, Alainea.  See that video 9/1/2011.   Walmart has a great price for $10 and free shipping to home.  It should arrive between 9/1/2011 and 9/8/2011.  Reviews (written and video) will come as soon as I can make it.  By then Vortex will be days away!  Wow! 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!

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!

While reading my email today, I came across this week's Walmart e-mail newsletter.  Nerf has a small feature block and Nerf is also called a "hot summer essential."  Awesome! Happy Nerfing!

For many years, different stores have had exclusive Nerf blaster repaints.   Early on, Walmart sold Longshots and Recons in red.  Target used to have the Clear Series with red darts .  Toys R Us has the Sonic Series .  After years of drought, Walmart gets a new exclusive series- Whiteout! This blaster series (aka repaints) has a white base coat with blue, orange, and gray detailing.  These look very cool and earn a spot in a  collectors collection. Walmart currently has the Maverick, Longstrike, and Deploy on their website .  The Nitefinder should be coming soon.   Other Nerfers have spotted Whiteout Whistler and Streamline darts at Walmart.  Thanks Urban Taggers ! 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!

Nerf N-Strike Spectre REV-5 is a Nerf gun that came out in 2010 in the store exclusive series.  You will only find it at Walmart.  The blaster is seen as an improvement from the good ol' Maverick REV-6 .  Is it?  Find out below.  Front of Box  Pros: Stock and barrel extension attachments, rarely jams, can be fired fast, barrel drops out for easy reloading, stock folds for close range Cons: Only 5 darts, some barrels can be duds, trigger becomes sticky, included barrel extention does nothing, stock is flimsy  In the Box:  Spectre, Folding Stock, Barrel Extention, 5 Whistler Darts Blaster Fully Assembled  Facts: Gun Type:    Revolver  Ammo Capacity : 5 darts Ammo compatibility : Suction (Buzzbee/Airzone and Nerf),  Whistler , Dart Tag, Streamline  Range:   Up to 30 feet (I'll do a test on this soon.)  Editions:  1  Price:  $20 Other features : Barrel rotates on cocking...

Hello all fellow citizens of Nerf Nation, I've now seen the Vortex blasters and clips on toysrus.com - they are available for preorder but like always are $5 more than other stores. (Go with walmart.com , they have better pricing.) Also, target.com has the pictures, but no descriptions or prices, of the Vortex blasters. As of today, K-Mart has no Vortex info on their site. Watch here for more Nerf News.  If you have found blasters at a local store of yours or have any opinions on the Vortex blasters, tell me in the comments.  Hope you had a great Monday!

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...