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The Nerf Stampede ECS will be released on September 9, 2010. Unlike the other coming Nerf releases, the Stampede is not exclusive to any particular store: you will be able to buy one wherever you like. And thanks to the good people at Nerf, I've had a chance to play with the gun and share my thoughts here with you.
Nerf Stampede ECS Review
The Nerf Stampede is an automatic blaster. It's a lot like the Vulcan in its execution, but there are a few primary differences:
- The Stampede is way lighter than the Nerf Vulcan is. In fact, the Stampede is surprisingly portable, and can easily be carried and fired with the same hand (kids will have a hard time holding and firing with one hand, but it shouldn't be a problem for anyone 12 or older).
- Whereas the Vulcan uses an ammo belt, the Stampede uses the clip system. And seeing as the Stampede is an automatic blaster with a high rate of fire, Nerf has introduced a new 18-dart clip with the launch of the Stampede.
- The Stampede does not have an automatic pump mode, meaning that batteries are required.
Rate of Fire
In my testing, I found that the Nerf Stampede fires approximately three shots a second. If you don't want to go full automatic, firing single shots is also very easy to do, as the number of darts fired is determined by the length of time that you suppress the trigger.
Range
I was very pleased with the range on the Stampede. I'd estimate that most shots travel between 25-30 feet, which is really pretty impressive considering that the gun is battery operated.
Accessories
The Nerf Stampede comes with two primary accessories: The shield and the tripod. Both accessories are removable, and use the tactical rail -- meaning that they can also be used on other guns that feature the tactical rail in the Nerf N-Strike line.
In addition to using the clips that come with the Stampede, you can also use the drum from the Nerf Raider to further increase the dart capacity.
Darts
As with all clip system Nerf guns, the Stampede ECS uses streamline darts.
Use
The Nerf Stampede requires 6 D batteries to use. As mentioned above, there is no manual pumping mechanism, so this Nerf gun will not work without batteries.
Also, be aware that the Stampede does make a rather loud 'pew pew' sound when it's fired. While I find the sound pretty unoffensive, parents with children who might play with the Stampede for hours on end may want to make sure that they have a good spot outdoors in case the sound gets on your nerves.
I was not able to find a shut off switch for the sound effects, but ultimately the sound does serve a purpose -- it does a great job of masking the mechanical sound of shooting the gun (which would be far more annoying).
Conclusion
The Nerf Stampede ECS is an absolute blast to play with. It couples the rapid automatic action of the Vulcan, but it comes in a much smaller and manageable package. The rate of fire and range are both excellent, and in the end, any Nerf fan should be able to have a lot of fun with the Stampede.
Pick one up when they come out in September.
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I have another new Nerf gun to announce: The Nerf N-Strike Spectre REV-5.
I'm pretty pumped about this one. It combines features of the Maverick (one of my favorite Nerf guns) with the Recon (which I think is a bit underrated). In short, my curiosity is definitely piqued.
This is what I know about it so far:
Available in October
· Exclusively at WalMart
· Combines features of the N-Strike Maverick REV-6 and N-Strike Recon CS-6 blasters
· 5-dart rotating barrel blaster
· Adjustable stock
- It will be available in October exclusively at WalMart.
- It has a 5-dart rotating barrel blaster.
- The stock is adjustable.
I'll update this post with more information as I receive it.
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Another new announcement from Nerf, this time in regards to a new double barrel blaster called the N-Strike Barrel Break IX-2.
I don't know much about the Barrel Break yet, but here is what I do know:
· Available in August
· Exclusively at Toys R Us
· Double-shot blaster
· Features a Tactical Ammo Storage accessory with room for 8 additional darts
- The Barrel Break IX-2 will go on sale in August
- It will be available only at Toys R Us
- It's a double-shot blaster
- It features a Tactical Ammo Storage accessory with room for 8 additional darts
Personally, I'm pretty excited for the double barrel action.
More details to come...
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Hope your day is going well! I wanted to share with you an image and some official information about the N-Strike Alpha Trooper CS-18 blaster, which has sparked some online speculation/rumors and is in fact coming out this year.
· Available in August
· Exclusively at Target
· Features an 18 dart drum
· Rapid fire capability
I’ve attached an image of the N-Strike Alpha Trooper CS-18 blaster in package. Please feel free to share this information with your fellow fans on NerfGuns.org. We won’t be announcing this info on our Facebook or Twitter pages until tomorrow but we're sharing it with you and a select few other fan sites today as a thank you for working with us and being such great leaders of the community. Nerf will also release a second official image of the blaster tomorrow, at which point you (and all fans) are free to grab it from our pages if you’d like.
The Nerf N-Strike Alpha Trooper CS-18 blaster will be released in August of 2010, and it looks like it has a ton of potential to be awesome.
I don't have all the details yet, but here is what I do know:
- It will be a Target exclusive
- It features an 18 dart drum
- It has rapid fire capability
I'll post more details as they come.
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The Dart Tag Capture the Flag set is a great Nerf set, and it's an absolute blast to play -- especially in close quarters.
The capture the flag set comes with two dart tag blasters -- one orange and one green -- as well as six darts (3 orange and 3 green). It also comes with 2 vests that the velcro dart tag darts stick to, as well as two pairs of safety glasses and an electronic 'flag.'
The flag is the defining feature of the Capture the Flag set, and it's really pretty cool. Rather than just drop in a regular flag like you might find in a flag football set, Nerf has created an electronic 'flag' that really is more of a beacon. The flag looks something like a small camping lantern, and it supports two modes of play. Each game mode has a separate slot on the sliding button, so it's very easy to select which game you want to play.
1. Central flag. This is your most traditional version of capture the flag. The objective is to get the flag back to your home base. Whenever the flag is moved, an alarm will sound.
If you are shot while carrying the flag, you have to drop it where you stand. You cannot move or shoot until the count of ten, giving your opponent a chance to pick it up. If you are shot at any other point during the game, you have to freeze for ten seconds.
Whoever gets the flag back to their base is the winner. Games are generally short but very intense.
2. Seek and Disarm. In Seek and Disarm, your objective is to 'disarm' the flag before time runs out. The flag is disarmed by holding down the start and stop button until the flag declares you the winner.
This game is generally played with one team playing turtle defense, and the other team playing strategic offense. Ideally, what you want to do is freeze all defenders at the same time so that you can run in and disarm the flag before the timer runs out.
The flag supports both 5 and 15 minute game modes.
In short, if you're looking for a way to have fun around the house on a rainy day, you won't regret the Nerf Capture the Flag set. It may not satisfy the most hardcore of Nerfers, but everyone else should be happy with it.
Note to parents: These are among the easiest Nerf guns for little kids to operate, as it doesn't require a lot of strength to use. However, if you're giving these to a little kid, I'd recommend that you replace the velcro dart tag darts with suction cup ones. They're just a little bit safer:)
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The Nerf Super Soaker Rattler is basically a more compact version of the Super Soaker Shot Blast, but that's definitely not a bad thing, and I don't mean to say that it isn't a fantastic water gun in its own right.
The first thing I noticed when looking at the Rattler is how much it looks like the Wildfire, which is definitely not a bad thing. It's a nicely compact water gun that feels just heavy enough when filled with water.
Like the Shot Blast, the Rattler is a pump action Super Soaker. Simply slide the handle forward to prime, and pull it back to shoot. You can expect your shots to travel between 20-25 feet, which is pretty impressive given its size and ease of use.
If you're in the market for a new Super Soaker this summer, you can't go wrong with any of the Soaker Wars Super Soaker water guns. They're all excellent.
And whatever you do, don't confuse the Super Soaker Rattler with the old school Nerf Rattler.
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The Nerf Super Soaker Hydro Fury Super Soakers are by far the smallest in the Soaker Wars line. And while you definitely wouldn't want to use the Hydro Fury as your primary water gun, it's a fantastic secondary weapon that's ideal to use in those unavoidable emergency situations.
The Hydro Fury is primed by repeatedly pushing in the little plunger on the front. These water guns hold air pressure really well, so you can pump it up at the beginning of a fight and trust that it'll be ready to go when you need it, which is fantastic.
Equally impressive is the range on these little guys. Expect an average shot to go anywhere from 13-20 feet.
Because the Super Soaker Hydro Fury is pretty small and its utility somewhat limited, Nerf gives you two guns in each package -- one red, and one blue. For $10 or so, I think it's a pretty good deal, and should be a lot of fun on a hot summer day.
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The Nerf Super Soaker Bottle Blitz is a small water gun that packs a punch, as well as one very cool feature: A changeable tank.
It used to be that all Super Soakers had tanks that could be swapped out, allowing you to carry around multiple back-up bottles around so you could swap them out during those endurance water fights.
The Bottle Blitz water gun only comes with one tank, but here's the good news: you can use bottles from home as backup. Soda bottles fit perfectly into this Super Soaker, so you won't have to plop down for the more expensive Nerf tanks.
The firing method on the Bottle Blitz is identical to the one found on the Shot Blast. Just slide the handle forward to prime, and pull it back to shoot. Expect each shot to travel between 20-25 feet.
The only real downside of the Bottle Blitz as compared to the Shot Blast is the lack of shoulder stock. Of course, you can rest the tank against your shoulder, but it just doesn't feel as comfortable as a shoulder stock.
However, one big advantage that the Bottle Blitz has over the Shot Blast is size. This is a much more portable gun, and when you combine its size with the interchangeable tanks, you have a really great Super Soaker on your hands.
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The Nerf Super Soaker Shot Blast is one of the coolest water guns that I've ever had the pleasure of soaking people with.
The Shot Blast is the only water gun I've ever owned that has a shoulder stock -- this thing feels like a water spraying version of the Longshot. To make things even better, the shoulder stock is adjustable, so you can easily make it fit your build.
The Super Soaker Shot Blast has a large capacity tank. Truth be told, it's about as big as it could possibly be without being annoyingly heavy when filled.
Firing the Shot Blast is easy. Just slide the handle forward one time to prime it, and slide it backwards to shoot. It's a little difficult to measure the range of water, but I'd estimate that most shots went between 20-25 feet, which I feel is impressive for a one pump water gun.
The Shot Blast has a tactical rail that you could theoretically use to line up your shots, and it does work pretty well. However, you'll probably have more success just going on feel -- shooting water doesn't require quite the same precision as shooting a Nerf dart.
All in all, if you're looking for a new water gun for the summer, you can't go wrong with the Super Soaker Shot Blast. It may just be the best Super Soaker in the Soaker Wars line.
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Update: I have the Nerf Deploy now, so here's my review:
The first thing I noticed when took the Deploy out of the box is that it comes with a strap. Finally! I don't know why it took so long to get a strap on a Nerf gun, but it's definitely a welcome feature.
At this point, I'd planned to play around with transforming the Deploy from gun to flashlight and back again, but I just couldn't resist -- I had to see how far it shoots before I could do anything else. The results of the range test were about as I expected. Shots ranged from 25-30 feet, which is not surprising at all, given that it uses a reverse plunger system like the one found in the Nerf Recon and Raider.
The Deploy's clip holds a maximum of six darts. Of course, this clip is interchangeable with other N-Strike clips, including the drum (which looks really ridiculous on the Deploy and feels plain silly).
Unfortunately, the pump action firing method is a bit of a mixed bag. The pump itself slides very smoothly and is easy to use, but the Deploy's handle feels really flimsy (this is what happens when you make a collapsible handle to accommodate a transforming design).
Though it's a little flimsy, overall the Deploy feels solid in my hands. It's light and well constructed, as you would expect from a Nerf product.
As advertised, you can use components from other N-Strike guns on the Deploy. As I've said in the past, most of the components are purely cosmetic in nature, but it's undeniably cool that you can customize the appearance of your blaster as you see fit.
Now to the flashlight transformation element.
First things first, using the flashlight requires 3 AAA batteries (the same batteries operate the 'laser' targeting system). Folding up the Deploy is simple enough -- just fold up the handle and slide the shoulder stock forward, and you'll end up with a device that resembles a briefcase - with a flashlight at the end of it.
Transforming the Deploy back into a blaster again is the best part, as you only have to press a button on the top.
All in all, the Deploy is a solid gun, and I'd heartily recommend it to avid Nerf fans and kids who would get a kick out of the flashlight part. However, if you're new to Nerf and just want to have some casual wars around the house or office, there are better guns out there.
Below is a picture of the back of the box (found via Adult Fans of Nerf ).
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