Douglas Schumacher

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!

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!

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!

Nerf's newest action sport, Dart Tag, reopened in March 2011 with the release of 4 new blasters.  The Speedload 6 is one of them, featuring an internal 6-dart clip, positive ranges, and slam fire.  Its a complete package.                                                    Pros: Dart Tag clips, use any darts, slam fire Cons:  Heavy, Jams   can shred darts, large priming draw, moderate reload time  In the Box: Speedload 6, Manual, 6 new Dart Tag darts  Facts: Gun Type:   Multi-Shot Internal Clip  Ammo Capacity : 6 darts Ammo compatibility : Any type, New Dart Tag darts best Range:  25-30 feet Editions:  1 Price:   $10- $15 Other features : Slam-Fire  Overall Rating:   8 darts of of 10 *Questions?  Ask me in the comments below.  Have a review of your own?  Po...

My sister, Alainea, has created something called the Nerfmobile.  Here's a teaser  trailer for the real video, coming 9/1/2011. The video has supposed to have music, but Youtube just keeps processing the AudioSwap.  Its part funny, part showing her work.  She has agreed to buy me a Speedload 6 for all my help, so watch for that review.  I should have both the written and a video. 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!

I finally got around to doing that range test of all my blasters as I've said before.  The test is not that accurate- but gives you a general idea.  In the future, I'll do multiple shots and averages and the whole 9 yards.  For now, you can watch the tests. I explain how the darts skid.  I tried to shoot all blasters flat and with their specified dart (ie: What Hasbro puts on the box).  Sorry that the video is not better but I'm so tired and busy today that this is all I could do. 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 was bored today, so I set up a Nerf Shooting Range in my basement. The target is on a door about 15 feet away from where it says "Shooting Range" on the floor.  I plan to do Nerf video reviews down here in the future with a better camara and a tripod. :) The second video shows me shooting at the target with a Spectre REV-5 with Buzz Bee darts.  Watch the videos for more info. Happy Nerfing!

During the heat of a Nerf battle, have you ever had you gun horribly jam? When that happens, try throwing darts. Now some people may not allow you to do this at Nerf wars, but if you can, here's how. Grab the dart with your thumb and middle finders near the tip of the dart.  Then place your pointer/index finger on the hole on the back of the dart.  Lunge forward like you are throwing a baseball and push with your pointer/index finger. With the proper technique, you can hurl darts 40+ feet and with more practice accuracy can  become improved.  For any time your blasters fails, try throwing darts. 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!