Nerf N-STRIKE Elite TERRASCOUT

Does anybody remember the TERRADRONE? It was a great idea... a remote controlled NERF robot. Sadly the TERRADRONE was a little disappointing being small, overpriced, and under powered. Well now Hasbro is having another go at it announcing the release of the all new TERRASCOUT coming later this fall.

NERF N-STRIKE Elite TERRASCOUT

So what we basically have here is a small NERF tank controlled via wireless remote but this time we get live video feed thanks to the 720P HD onboard camera and footage can be recorded on a SD card (not included). The main TERRASCOUT "tank" itself is powered by a rechargeable NiMh battery and the controller requires 4 AA batteries (also not included). It is said that the track drive system can handle almost any terrain as long as it is not wet... we'll just have to wait and see how well?

TERRASCOUT controller

The blaster portion of the TERRASCOUT is very reminiscent of the RAPIDSTRIKE and like the RAPIDSTRIKE comes with an 18 dart clip. It appears that the mag well is located on the left side of the blaster and will work with most N-STRIKE clips/mags. Darts can be fired one at a time by a single push of the remote trigger or they can be fired in rapid succession by pressing and holding the trigger. The turret rotates and elevates independently so you can fire in one direction while driving in another.

Blaster section of TERRASCOUT

Now for the bad news... the price! It seems this year NERF/Hasbro is not holding back with those hefty price tags and the TERRASCOUT is right at the top of the charts with a $200 average retail price, and I thought $100 for a RHINOFIRE was a lot!!! I thought that $60 was too much for a robotic, Nerf dart shooting, spider, so I passed on the TERRADRONE...

NERF Combat Creatures TERRADRONE

...but maybe this new TERRASCOUT will be better? Maybe some of us lucky son-of-a-NERFerS will be able to find it on sale? Maybe It just looks a lot better than it is, but right now it's looking pretty good. Time will tell if it's 2 Ben Franklins worth... Stay tuned, I'll be watching this one hard and try to keep you informed of the latest details.

Here's one more look at the TERRASCOUT- Thanks to Foam From Above, Gizmodo, and Hasbro, for images and info.

                                                                        NERF ON NERFerS!!!



Elite HYPERFIRE is Out!

One of the most anticipated new NERF blasters coming out this year is the ELITE HYPERFIRE. I posted a preview of it back in January as did most every other source of NERF news. Since then we have seen several YouTube videos from the 2016 Toy Fair demonstrating just how awesome this new full-auto successor to the RAPIDSTRIKE is going to be.

 

Well it seems that the wait is just about over. The exclusive HYPERFIRE can now be found listed on the Walmart website. It's listed as "out of stock"/ not available, but still it's there and priced at $49.97 You can also get on a list to be notified by email as soon as it is available and I would expect preorders to also soon be available? Here's a link to the page Walmart HYPERFIRE

 

 

It would also seem that depending on what part of the planet you are living on the HYPERFIRE is already hitting the shelves at certain Walmart stores... NERFer- REDDIT user- YouTuber, Zombona was one of those who has already got his hands on one and he already did a few mods and posted a YouTube video about it... so here that is too. 

 

 

I really don't know what else to say at this point... I just want one! I did sign-up for the notification and I'm just anxiously awaiting to hear that the HYPERFIRE is available because I'm ready!

Thanks to Zombona Machine for the video and ...

 

NERF ON NERFerS!!! 

 

Nerf Modulus Stealth Ops Upgrade Kit

I'm not a big fan of the MODULUS but the Stealth Ops Upgrade Kit ... that's a whole different story. I picked up one of these kits for $12.99 basically because of the red dot sight. I thought it might be a good sub if you like me were never fortunate enough to get one of the N-Strike or ELITE red dot sights.

 

The kit comes with a red dot sight, a short barrel extension, and a folding fore grip. The fore grip is small, not very comfortable and it's "wobbly" when you attach it to your blaster. Now the site is great... just what I was hoping it'd be, pretty much a copy of the old red dot sight.

Red dot sight view.

 

 When the MODULUS series was first announced I didn't want a new series, just some new upgrades and accessories for all the N-Strike and ELITE blasters we already had. This Upgrade kit fits the bill! The short "Proximity barrel" extension works well and looks good on just about any blaster that will take a barrel extension.


STRYFE with Stealth Ops Red dot sight and Proximity barrel.

 

In my opinion this is the best thing to come from the entire MODULUS project. When you think about it it's a re-run and a new barrel. I recommend you pick one up and put it on your favorite NERF primary or custom blaster.
                                             
                                                                          NERF ON NERFerS!!!


MARCH MELEE

 Sword Play the NERF Way

Here it is late March already and I don't even have one a post up yet this month... I thought that since the newest addition to my NERF collection wasn't a blaster but a machete, this was a good time to talk about a different subject- melee weapons.

 This is my new Zombie Strike Machete

NERF melee weapons  have always had mixed reviews among NERFerS. It seems that most hardcore blaster battle fans have no use for such gear. But NERF swords and axes as well as other foam bladed weapons have found  their niche with some fans including HVZ players, cosplayers, costume builders, LARPer's, and others.
I was not originally a fan of the NERF N-FORCE series melee weapons. They were impractical and expensive at a time when the N-SRIKE line was the center of attention. One day after the blaster series had become well established and my own armory was fairly well stocked, I found myself looking at a N-FORCE THUNDERFURY short sword. The yellow NERF sword was on clearance sale  and I thought it might look cool hanging on the wall above my yellow blaster collection...that's when things changed for me.


Center is my first THUNDERFURY sword that started the collection. It's used but well cared for.
 

STONEWALL

WARLOCK and BATTLEMASTER

Over the past few years I've collected a number of NERF N-FORCE and a few other foam melee weapons.

Group picture.

 

I made this foam throwing star from  scratch.

 While I still would take a good blaster over a melee weapon in a battle, and a lot of my collection has never been out of the box, I have obviously become a fan of these foam edged battle accessories and found many ways to incorporate them into NERF games too..

I've even tried my hand at a little "foamsmithing". Using craft foam and other readily available foam materials to make and mod foam melee weapons

I lengthened and modified the grip of this sword.

Buzz Bee FUN SWORDS are cheap and easy to work with. You can trim them, paint them, ad to them, etc....



I'm working on a "DEADPOOL" inspired NERF project with these.

 

Currently companies like Buzz Bee Toys, Perpetual Play Group, and a few others are still making foam melee weapons. PPG is now making the Zombie Strike weapons for NERF. But if you're looking for some of the older NERF N-FORCE gear, it's discontinued and getting harder to find.
So if for you whether it's Blasters, Blades, or Both...
                                                        NERF ON NERFerS!!!



NERF or NOTHING! community Contest Rules

 

-ONLINE COMMUNITY NERF BATTLE GAME- 

 

I'm hoping this contest is relatively simple and fun! It is for the most part a game of chance so all players have an equal opportunity to win.  It will be a last man standing-elimination competition, played until there is a final winner.

Go to NERF or NOTHING! community to enter.


RULES OF ENGAGMENT

1- Players must be community members. Each player starts the contest with 3 "darts". 

2- If a player is unsuccessful in completing a mission or "hit" they loose a dart (unless otherwise specified).

3- If a player is "hit" 3 times and looses all their darts they are eliminated from the competition.

4- Players must compete in every round or take an automatic "hit" for that missed mission.

5- Report For Duty Rule: Players may join the game late BUT must report in the missions comment section that they are joining and take a penalty "hit" for each missed mission.

6- Missions must be completed and all choices final by deadlines. You may make changes within that time (unless otherwise specified). Mission results  and new missions will be posted after deadline of previous mission.

7- Go with your gut! "Real life" blaster performance has little or no effect on the outcome of missions or gameplay but be prepared for surprises!

8-  Should any shipping restrictions / laws arise prizes may be substituted. Judges decisions are final.

9- Have Fun!  Good Luck!  Happy Hunting!

                                                        and ... NERF ON NERFerS!!!

SPECIMEN 7's -(Awesome not a prank)- NERF or NOTHING! community CONTEST! ! !

SPECIMEN 7  IS HAVING AWSOME- LEGIT CONTEST ON Google COMUNITY!

 

 

This contest is exclusively for members of the NERF or NOTHING! community on Google+  You're invited to come check it out. You can  join to get in on the action! FIRST PRIZE WILL BE A (new) NERF TRIAD EX-3

        Good luck to all the competitors and... NERF ON NERFerS!!!

NERF ALIIEN MENACE-PREVIEW

Such hot news it's burning my... tentacles?

Yes news of a brand new series of blasters is out! Now this breaking news is just flying out over the interwebs and I'm seeing YouTube videos and posts popping up everywhere even as I'm writing this.  With this news comes images of two of the new blasters from the series, the RAVAGER and the INCISOR. So let's just get down to it!
 This is what I've found out so far, and most of the information I'm posting comes directly from Hasbro's shareholder release packet.


NERF ALIEN MENACE  RAVAGER-

This is an 8 dart, pump-action blaster with a rotating barrel. I've heard that it boasts pretty decent, Elite-like ranges? It will include 8 ALIEN MENACE darts and  be a Toys R Us exclusive. It should sell for around $29.99 US dollars. Of coarse it is scheduled for release in the Fall.

 

NERF ALIEN MENACE  INCISOR-

                                                              

 Next we have this blaster. I think it's my favorite of the two at this point, but it's too early to say for    sure. The INCISOR is a 16 dart, motorized-flywheel driven beauty with a unique top mounted drum.  The INCISOR will come with the blaster itself and 16 ALIEN MENACE darts and will also require 4 AA batteries (not included). It will also be available exclusively at Toys R Us, this Fall, for an estimated $39.99 USD.      

                                                                                                        

                                                                                                    

I'm always excited about anything new coming from NER, even if it turns out to not exactly be my particular cup of tea. These new designs sort of remind me of something H. R. Giger might come up with... am I the only one? We'll see what more has to be said for these blasters and the new ALIEN MENACE series in general, but until then keep your eyes on the sky and...


                                                  NERF ON NERFerS!!!