tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15612776584551909222024-03-06T00:36:19.648-08:00Click Click BAMFFoam Warriors UniteClick Click BAMFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04683362941581028259noreply@blogger.comBlogger184125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561277658455190922.post-45779140732356713552020-02-24T06:42:00.002-08:002020-02-24T07:13:49.464-08:00Livestream from Toy Fair Updates Covering New Products in the Foam Blaster Space<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
If you have questions on anything ranging from when will the new Halo blasters from Nerf/Hasbro hit shelves to what to expect out of the new clown blaster theme from Far Out Toys, this is the place to look!</div>
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ICYMI: We had a blast (pun intended) covering samples, news and questions that have shown up on the New York Toy Fair Show Floor last night. Despite some technical challenges, we have a pretty great time and there is PLENTY of content to keep us talking the whole time. Follow all the social media that <a href="https://foamfromabove.blog/" target="_blank">@foamfromabove</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nerfers101/" target="_blank">@nerfers101</a> and <a href="http://www.nydartzone.com/" target="_blank">@nydartzone</a> are putting out on their different social media channels. And we'll of course keep you updated on our instagram, youtube and right here on clickclickbamf.com as we can!</div>
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The stream was hosted for the second year in a row and <a href="http://www.nydartzone.com/" target="_blank">New York Dart Zone</a> on Long Island. Have the expertise of an actual arena owner in Gabriel Espinoza was invaluable for a hobby blogger and Youtuber like me because he thinks about things from a different angle than those who just want to get out there and play.Click Click BAMFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04683362941581028259noreply@blogger.com0429 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001, USA40.757797 -74.002326415.235762499999996 -115.3109204 66.2798315 -32.6937324tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561277658455190922.post-37554912934264347252020-02-24T04:49:00.000-08:002020-02-24T19:47:31.221-08:00NOT SOLD OUT? - Dart Zone Pro MK 1.1 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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First concerns first: As we broke to you <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B87HEpWBABi/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet" target="_blank">last night on Instagram</a>, top leadership at Prime Toys assures us that the <a href="https://www.target.com/p/dart-zone-pro-series-mk1-1/-/A-79495107" target="_blank">Dart Zone Pro Mk1.1 IS NOT sold out</a> at the time of this writing. There have been several factors that may have affected logistics on one end or another, but we're told issues will work out in less than a couple of weeks and to stay on their social media for updates.<br />
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LATEST UPDATE: Dart Zone did end up posting their own video update confirming details of how to secured your own Dart Zone Pro Mk1.1 here:<br />
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We're now told that the issue is online inventory. It's a SNAFU with the target.com listing not recognizing what they actually have in inventory. Something that never popped up when Dart Zone supported their own sales of the Mk1.<br />
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<b>ACTION ITEM: Per Bryan Sturtevant of Prime Time Toys, Email <a href="mailto:coupondartzone@primetimetoys.com">coupondartzone@primetimetoys.com</a> to hold your place in line and get an alert when target get the inventory problem figured out! </b>I would also recommend clicking the notification button on the target.com listing to get alert when their system get it listed as in stock.<br />
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Several users across different platforms have reported back that they got a "canned" or generic e-mail back that confirmed they were in line for a coupon for the darts, but the e-mail also confirms that the blasters are not sold out and that target.com is working on things. I'm hoping to see a video from Prime Time Toys they mentioned to confirm what we learned on the show floor today.<br />
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As I got my hands on the Dart Zone Pro for the first time, it immediately began to break down my wall of "it costs too much". The thing is high-end. It feels high-end and fires high-end. Listen to Creative Director Bryan Sturtevant talk about where they are going now:<br />
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Have you seen these things in action? Check out what was possibly one of the first ever real booth battles on the main showroom floor at a New York Toy Fair! Dart Zone Pro Mk1.1 in action via a 2v2 grudge match:<br />
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<br />Click Click BAMFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04683362941581028259noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561277658455190922.post-19955645581476934892019-12-18T04:43:00.000-08:002019-12-18T05:52:11.941-08:00Nerf and "Assault-Style Guns"<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: xx-small;">EDITOR'S NOTE: You should only hear or read "nerf blaster" or "foam blaster" from Click Click BAMF venues in most cases. Nerf and competitors don't make guns. It's true, you can't really get around grouping these into the "toy guns" category, but as children grow older parents and communities can educated them on the differences. Banning "assault-style" toys will not solve the problems our society faces.</span><br />
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Warriors, you may have already seen the news circling around about this letter that a New York consumer watchdog group, Empire State Consumer Project, Inc., sent to Hasbro at the beginning of the month. The authors ask the Hasbro board of directors to "remove assault-style toy weapons from [their] product offering."<br />
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You can see the entire letter for yourself at the end of this article. Within the first paragraph of the letter, the two authors call the products appearing in a tv spot "extreme Nerf machine guns" and later deem them "emblems of mass destruction". I am impressed that these folks have undercut their own credibility so quickly. It usually takes these kinds of groups at least a couple of paragraphs to stretch their hyperbole to insane levels. The letter cites blasters from a recent Christmas commercial, none of which are automatic or represent any weapons of mass destruction.<br />
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As several others in the community have also said, I thought it was a <i>The Onion</i> article or similar when I first saw some of the coverage on this. There are people with a bone to pick on either side of the debate here and there are varying levels of coverage. I encourage you to read the letter for yourself, because it's better to be informed before you form an opinion (see below).<br />
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Speaking of a bone to pick, I have my own. I will say that I appreciate some groups who take issue with some of the styles Nerf has picked for their blasters. Don't get me wrong, I love me some nerf and other blasters. However, somewhere along the way, some of these blaster got a lot closer to the real thing.<br />
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Some of the Fortnite blasters have taken things over the edge. You can do you best to tell me how they are based off of a game, but several of the current Nerf Fortnite blaster get too close to the real thing for kids. We've lost a degree of separation. Is it earth-shattering? No! Am I all anti-Hasbro over it? No! But I do think it could get them into trouble down the road. Also, I feel that they have eroded a bit of the argument against the anti-gun activists. Not these anti-gun activists, mind you. However, there are people with reasoned arguments out there you could have a real conversation with.<br />
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Regardless, we aren't bothered enough to stop covering blasters or the fun we have with them. So next time someone says, "it's blaster not gun", remember why we keep some separation. This is why we don't paint blasters black and it's why many people don't like going full MILSIM in the community.<br />
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They'll likely never read this, but I want to reply and I want to focus on one question these two raise in their letter:<br />
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<li>If we fix your errors and reframe the question to begin "How does promoting play with Nerf blasters ...", now we can get somewhere. The first answer is simple. Ask the question without the Nerf blasters part. Now answer it. There is your answer.</li>
<li>Please feel free to peruse the many offerings of nerf groups, arenas, friendly neighborhood games and creative content available for kids of all ages across the fine invention called the internet. The evidence for creativity and connection, intergenerational play and better communities is evident. </li>
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<br />Click Click BAMFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04683362941581028259noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561277658455190922.post-80952104684312136972019-12-08T18:58:00.000-08:002019-12-08T19:03:05.468-08:00Mall of America Nerf Arena Grand Opening Announced<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The newest Nerf Arena in the Midwest is now officially set to open at the end of this month. <a href="https://www.tacticalurbancombat.com/" target="_blank">Tactical Urban Combat</a> just solidified a Grand Opening date of December 28th and are offering free nerf gameplay from 10am to 3pm. Nerf and laser tag combat in the Mall of America is about to be a reality.<br />
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We've been tracking some awesome developments from the already successful business in Minnesota. Tactical Urban Combat has been running a nerf-only location at Eden Prairie Center in a suburb of Minneapolis since October of 2017. They have their own scenarios like a custom version of capture the flag and their own concoction in a game-style they call Sabotage.<br />
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Check out the Grand Opening announcement below (from their facebook feed). We also get a look at the laser tag system they'll be using.<br />
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I love CEO Dustin Shallenberger's energy. Also the Grunt Style shirts are sick. If you haven't watched some of his facebook videos and live updates on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TacticalUrbanCombat/" target="_blank">Tactical Urban Combat</a> page, I would highly recommend catching up. He's shown passion every step of the way, often doing his transports and builds far into the early mornings to get this opening on the road.<br />
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Unfortunately, I don't think I can get a team up to Minnesota in time for the Grand Opening. In fact I'm writing this from Florida between work trip duties. I'm really stoked to check out the new digs soon, though!!Click Click BAMFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04683362941581028259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561277658455190922.post-65984504245190852602019-12-08T05:37:00.001-08:002019-12-09T20:28:41.513-08:00No, Nerf ULTRA isn't "just a cash grab".EDIT; Important note: a big thanks to <a href="https://foamfromabove.blog/">Foam From Above</a> for providing the sample for me to use in Colorado!!
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Yes, that's right. I ran the new Nerf Ultra One in an HvZ lock-in scenario and I couldn't have been more pleased for the first time out. The ultra darts hit nice and hard and the distance was super-consistent, just not 120-feet consistent. Please realize that the claims made on the box are generally pulled from the most "favorable" conditions. This has been true since before N-Strike was even a thing. Don't buy the rhetoric from those that would have you believe there is something new or nefarious about the marketing tactics.<br />
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A friend should be hooking me up with some secondary footage soon and I hope to bring you a little video of the HvZ experience we had. Before then, I had some thoughts on the reaction to the Nerf Ultra One and some of the misplaced vitriol running around online.<br />
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Also, Hasbro will pass on some costs for development in their initial designs. It's always a question of what price the market will bear. Yes, the ultra on should cost the same amount at a Rapidstrike did. Hmmm, The Nerf N-Strike Elite Rapidstrike MSRP was $39.99 a few years ago. Let's start there, adjust for inflation and a trade war, then add in costs for proprietary development. Seems like that gets us to at least; FIFTY BUCKS!?<br />
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Loads of opinions are out there, but a lot of them are really just echoes. You might expect a "thought leaders" or influencers in the community to take more responsibility and do <b>actual</b> testing before panning any product, but such is our day and age. My advice to any nerfer is to get your hands on this before making a decision. Maybe go in with friends or buddies to grab one or find an arena that might grab one for their stock.<br />
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<br />Click Click BAMFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04683362941581028259noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561277658455190922.post-60164792999186312852019-10-23T18:30:00.000-07:002019-10-23T18:30:10.408-07:00New Nerf Group in Des Moines!This past weekend, I was excited to finally get out and play some nerf with others again.<br />
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Unfortunately, just three of us were playing for the round you see in my video. It had just been raining and cold all morning, so I'm glad the other guys took a chance to come out and play too. Next time around I think they'll have cardboard bunkers up and the organizer wants to try "Juggernaut vs Rocket Man". It's an Endwar variation on "Terminator" for those of us who've been around for a bit :). Sounds like we might get a chance to play again in November, if the weather holds out.</div>
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Click Click BAMFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04683362941581028259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561277658455190922.post-69642110247412903042019-10-22T12:46:00.002-07:002019-10-22T18:07:59.125-07:00Upcoming Nerf Wars in IowaWhat's up Warriors?!<br />
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I guess you could call this more of a public service announcement. There are several place to find these details, but I figured I'd consolidate some of them here too. More and More Nerf Wars are being announced in Iowa! See a list/calendar at the end of this article.</div>
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I just got a chance to play with a new group in Des Moines last weekend and it was a blast ... pun absolutely intended. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2118268531760244/" target="_blank">Nerf Des Moines Iowa or NerfDMI for short</a> is playing in a pretty nice park near the state capitol. It's totally worth coming by if you're in the area or within traveling distance. They might have to shutdown for winter after November, but are looking for some options to continue playing indoors.<br />
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Every THURSDAY - <a href="https://spicolisreverb.com/event/thirsty-thursdays-dollar-days/" target="_blank">Nerf War at Thirsty Thursdays Dollar Days</a>, Spicoli's Reverb (Waterloo)<br />
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Nov 7 - <a href="http://www.indianolaiowa.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=10636&month=10&year=2019&day=22&calType=0" target="_blank">Family NERF Attack</a>, Indianola Public Library (Indianola)<br />
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The event is in partnership with Kilburn Live which has previous experience with illusionists, dinosaur shows, and even Power Rangers. Clearly this will be geared toward kids, but there may be several this for adults to get a kick out of.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nerf Challenge Urban Playground Arena (4,500 square feet)<br />
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Check out the rendering for their arena concept; Urban Playground. This is certainly a bit edgier than some of their previous arenas they rolled out in the late 2000's. You can see skate ramps and construction barriers littered throughout. I would imagine the actual experience will have softer versions of these ideas in there. It will be more like an homage to an urban war zone.</div>
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Arena combat won't be the only thing offered at this exclusive Nerf event.</div>
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Among the interactive activations set for the debut are:</div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Dodge Blast – Partner up
and storm a fortified position held by your friends using NERF blasters to
score points on stationary targets all while avoiding a barrage of darts.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The Arenas – Grab a
blaster and take your team to victory in one of three custom themed 4,500
square foot NERF arenas: Urban Playground, Strange Cargo, and Blast Man
Standing.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Colossal Foosball –
Enter a single plane of existence as you compete with your friends in a
life-sized game of foosball.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Wrecking Bowling –
Bowling with a twist as you become a human wrecking ball with a single purpose:
scoring the elusive strike!</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Try-athlon Ninja Style
Circuit Course – The ultimate test of speed and agility, this soft play
obstacle course is designed to put your athletic prowess to the test.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A website is live now to either show your interest in the LA debut or to sign up for future tour dates. Check out <a href="http://www.nerfchallenge.com/">www.NerfChallenge.com</a>. </span></div>
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</style>Click Click BAMFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04683362941581028259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561277658455190922.post-38151698681585110542019-10-10T14:00:00.000-07:002019-10-10T14:00:07.288-07:00Yet another reboot...? and working with a friend!What's up, Warriors?!<br />
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Long time, no talk. I hope this little note finds you well. I've missed you!<br />
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I don't know if you've caught up yet, but we've been able to flex the creative editing muscle a little bit with our friends at <a href="https://foamfromabove.blog/" target="_blank">Foam From Above</a>!<br />
Check out the latest and greatest videos from Vas the Stampede over there. This badass-looking golden X-Shot Chaos line is the latest, but we've had a chance to work together on the last several.<br />
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More to come with obligatory explanations about our absence and so on. Let's say for now, F2A kept me going on the hobby during a dark age. I'm very excited for now to just be lining up to play in games all over the midwest and maybe back West a little bit too! Let us know what you think of the new edits!<br />
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In other news, Coop might be doing a thing soon too! (No, not that coop. Calm down.)<br />
Alright warriors, until we meet again; Game On!<br />
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~CJClick Click BAMFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04683362941581028259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561277658455190922.post-75555672281470609332018-04-07T11:18:00.002-07:002018-04-07T11:19:07.475-07:00Nanofire in the Wild<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The wifey found the two colors of Nanofire out in the wild at ALDI here in Iowa just after Easter.<br />
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The Nerf N-Strike Nanofire is a new release this year. They've got it in blue and green. There are two holes on the top for horizontal ammo storage.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: "proxima nova" , "arial"; font-size: 15px;">This compact Nerf blaster lets kids take it almost anywhere to start blasting almost anytime! Load 1 dart into the barrel, pull down the priming handle, and pull the trigger to fire. Reload and fire again! Storage for 2 darts on the handle. Comes with 3 Elite darts. Available in 2 colors: blue and red (each sold separately).</span></div>
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Yeah, you read that right. It says the two colors are blue and red. So the question is, will we see a red one, too?</div>
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Many will just write these off as Jolt repacking, and that's not totally untrue. To be exact, this is a repackage of an older repackage of the Jolt. The blaster was called the Dart Tag Stinger that came out in 2013. The biggest draw I see is that you're getting good, usable blasters for family wars or single-shot-only games for 4 bucks if you get them at ALDI.</div>
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If you're not lucky enough to have an ALDI nearby, they're going for 10.99 on Amazon.com at this writing. Better yet, go to <a href="http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/">www.hasbrotoyshop.com</a> and get it for the MSRP of $4.99.</div>
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Sorry for the short blurb. Today, we're heading out for an anniversary game at Carnegie Stout Public Library in Dubuque, Iowa. We'll be recording a review on the road, finalizing interviews for our new series we've been promising and playing in two hours of non-stop Nerf action among the stacks in an actual Carnegie library!</div>
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I love this job! ~CJ</div>
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Click Click BAMFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04683362941581028259noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561277658455190922.post-74087108066751601812018-02-23T00:24:00.004-08:002018-02-23T00:29:11.969-08:00The Nerf NeophyteHmm. Maybe this on never technically posted. Welcome Corbin Millard to the Click Click BAMF team. Corbin is just getting into Nerf for the first time as a "kiddult". He told me that he was really tempted by the ammo and the sleekness of the new blaster designs. So here we unboxed and reviewed the Nerf Rival Hera.<br />
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We talked about terminology in the video a little bit. As you may know, we say things like rounds, dart and ammo instead of bullets. We also refer to the toys overall as blasters. While these are reminiscent of guns, they are toys. We want to separate them for those who need to know the differences!<br />
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You can check out the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074LX6JFR/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=clickclickbam-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B074LX6JFR&linkId=2d1d22e95dc11aaa5cbf1a78bee65a83" target="_blank">Hera</a> and the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077HR4NJ1/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=clickclickbam-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B077HR4NJ1&linkId=79c76ced36872146af13b88364f3893a" target="_blank">Hera Battle Gear Bundle</a> through our affiliate links here.Click Click BAMFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04683362941581028259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561277658455190922.post-18040794557952931072018-02-21T08:04:00.001-08:002018-02-22T06:25:22.646-08:00TOY FAIR REPORT: Even More New Blasters Announced<i>This post will update with images and thoughts throughout the week.</i> <br />
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Now for a couple of Nerf things we didn't really hear about during the Toy Fair 2018 coverage and a few things we just have more on.<br />
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The one I didn't hear a peep on or see anything on for sure was the Nerf Doomlands Holdout. The pic comes from our friends at Nerf and the description comes from their <a href="https://www.hasbro.com/en-gb/product/nerf-doomlands-holdout:B0402485-83ED-47A0-8F84-BFA69F274996" target="_blank">Hasbro Product Page</a>.<br />
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<b>NERF DOOMLANDS HOLDOUT</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #323a40; font-family: , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">In a post-apocalyptic future, the Earth is left a barren, lawless wasteland. Out of the ashes, a lone hero emerges to bring justice to a doomed land. This is the world of Doomlands! Scope out some action with the Holdout blaster, which has a removable targeting scope that slides onto a tactical rail. Load a dart into this single-shot blaster, pull back the handle, and pull the trigger to fire. Includes 2 Elite darts that can be stored on the scope.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #323a40; font-family: , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">• Includes 2 blasters and 2 darts.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #323a40; font-family: , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">• Single-shot blaster</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #323a40; font-family: , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">• Detachable scope</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #323a40; font-family: , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">• Includes 2 Elite Doomlands darts</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #323a40; font-family: , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">• Transparent area reveals inner firing mechanism</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #323a40; font-family: , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">• Ages 8 and up</span><br />
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There aren't details about what the motorized blaster actually is in the Ultimate Customizer Pack.
Based on some recent potential leaks in the Asian market, I wonder if
it will be a Rapidstrike re-release. Many times we see concept drawings
leak over baidu or taobao and then something similar makes it to market 6
to 8 months later<br />
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<b>NERF MODULUS ULTIMATE CUSTOMIZER PACK</b><br />
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $99.99/Available: Fall 2018) Upgrade any NERF MODULUS blaster with the NERF
MODULUS ULTIMATE CUSTOMIZER pack for the ultimate in Nerf Modulus blaster building and customization! The
motorized blaster comes with 7 tactical accessories to prepare for any mission or battle. The NERF MODULUS ULTIMATE
CUSTOMIZER pack gives player the power to switch on the tactical light to illuminate targets for practice, power up the
blaster’s motor with the acceleration button for rapid-fire dart blasting, focus their aim with the flip-up sight, and so
much more. Package includes seven tactical accessories, two 10-dart banana clips, 40 darts, and four missiles. Available
at most major toy retailers nationwide and HasbroToyShop.com.<br />
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I really want to see this Reflective Targeting Kit in action. The part that intrigues me the most is the "Adjustable sight" that will "send a beam of light allowing players to perfect their accuracy skill." The release says this is designed to go on the Ghost Ops Evader. Nothing in there makes me think this won't work just the same on any unobstructed, forward-facing tac rail!<br />
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<b>NERF MODULUS GHOST OPS REFLECTIVE TARGETING KIT </b><br />
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $14.99/Available: Fall 2018)
Battlers can practice their skills day or night with the NERF MODULUS GHOST OPS REFLECTIVE TARGETING kit. The two
Reflective targets feature LED lights, so no matter the time of day, targets are visible and ready for target practice!
Attach the adjustable sight to the tactical rail of the NERF MODULUS GHOST OPS EVADER blaster, sold separately, to
send a beam of light allowing players to perfect their accuracy skill. The REFLECTIVE TARGETING kit includes adjustable
sight and two reflective targets; blaster sold separately. Requires two “AAA” alkaline batteries (not included). Available
at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.<br />
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<b>NERF ZOMBIE STRIKE SURVIVAL SYSTEM CHOPSTOCK Attachment </b><br />
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $12.99/Available: Fall 2018)<br />
Part of the new NERF ZOMBIE STRIKE SURVIVAL SYSTEM, the CHOPSTOCK attachment gives battlers a new way to strike
back at the zombies! The CHOPSTOCK attachment doubles as a foam axe and stock attachment. Simply attach to any
NERF blaster with compatible stock attachment point to use as a stock, or extend handle to use as an axe. Package
includes foam axe stock. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.<br />
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<b>NERF ZOMBIE STRIKE RIPCHAIN Blaster </b><br />
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $39.99/Available: Fall 2018)<br />
Rip into action against the zombies with the NERF ZOMBIE STRIKE RIPCHAIN blaster! The 25-dart chain allows battlers to
defend their turf against a zombie incursion. Fire one ZOMBIE STRIKE dart at a time, or slam-fire all 25 darts to swarm
the targets. Load the darts onto the chain, place the chain on the blaster, then pump the handle to prime the blaster and
pull the trigger to fire a dart. The NERF ZOMBIE STRIKE RIPCHAIN blaster is ready to take on any zombie, any time.
Package includes blaster, dart chain, 25 ZOMBIE STRIKE ELITE darts, and instructions. Available at most major toy
retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.<br />
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The Microshots are interesting. The more I look at them, the more I want them. I think they're a great for collecting. You can either get them all or just get the micro versions of your favorite blasters.<br />
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<b>NERF MICROSHOTS SERIES Assortment </b><br />
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $6.99/Available: Fall 2018)<br />
Battle opponents like never before with the NERF MICROSHOTS SERIES 2 Assortment! MICROSHOTS blasters capture the
iconic look of the original NERF blasters fans know and love, but in a micro, super-deformed fun size. Simply load, prime,
and pull the trigger for big fun in a small package. This one-shot blaster is as fun to collect as it is to blast! Series 2
includes one micro-sized version of the NERF N-STRIKE ELITE ROUGH CUT 4X4 blaster, NERF N-STRIKE ELITE STRYFE
blaster, and NERF ZOMBIE STRIKE CROSSFIRE bow. Each package includes one blaster and two ELITE darts. Each sold
separately. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.Click Click BAMFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04683362941581028259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561277658455190922.post-21883943969615649522018-02-20T14:04:00.002-08:002018-04-25T09:07:56.063-07:00New Click Click BAMF T-Shirts for Nerf and Foam Warfare Fans!<a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&node=7141123011&field-brandtextbin=Click+Click+BAMF&linkCode=ll2&tag=clickclickbam-20&linkId=ac40050f5693d3ad8f51d99b457749db" target="_blank">What's up, Warriors!? I'll tell you what's up; new t-shirt designs!</a><br />
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We got approved for our Amazon Merch account over the weekend and started submitting the work. You've got to be careful with the way their shop works though. You can't say things like Youtube and Nerf in the description because they (Amazon) view it as a copyright infringement. That's unfortunate for people searching for things like "Nerf" on Amazon, because they won't find our designs as easily as you.<br />
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It's a word. Well, at least it's a word now. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079X8K3MV" target="_blank">Check out the listing</a> for the new dictionary definition we put on the back.<br />
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This one costs a little more, for a couple of reasons.<br />
As you know, we've been working hard on a pilot for our new reality series, "Nerfing in Unconventional Place (Working Title)". Your purchase of this shirt will allow us to expand the budget on this and other projects!<br />
In addition to supporting the brand, you'll also get special access to any events that Click Click BAMF puts on this year. Your ticket will automatically be upgraded to VIP if you wear the shirt!<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B3NPMFZ" target="_blank">"What's up, Warriors?"</a> -$19.99<br />
Well, the name says it all. You know we start almost every video with that phrase. Not everybody has expendable income, so we wanted to make a less expensive shirt to rock your fandom right away!Click Click BAMFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04683362941581028259noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561277658455190922.post-82541321080815666712018-02-20T10:47:00.000-08:002018-02-21T06:23:59.954-08:00TOY FAIR: Brand Name Chronographs Enter the MarketWell, warriors. Just after we released our<a href="https://clickclickbamf.blogspot.com/2018/02/since-couple-of-years-after-we-began.html" target="_blank"> review of a new option for nerf chronographs</a>, two of our favorite companies came back at us with their own brand-name chrony merchandise.<br />
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Nerf came out with a chronograph and ammo counter combined. You can see it in the foreground of this pic from <a href="http://foamfromabove.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Foam From Above</a>. He was all over the showroom early on at the Toy Fair in New York this past weekend.<br />
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It looks like their product attaches as a barrel accessory with all the compatible streamline/elite firing blasters. Plus, there is a tac rail on the underside. The release is pasted at the bottom of this post. Check out Foam From Above's first-hand <a href="http://foamfromabove.blogspot.com/2018/02/new-york-toy-fair-nerf-showroom-2018.html" target="_blank">write-ups for more</a> on this new release. I am pretty excited about the price-point.<br />
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Buzz Bee also had an "X"-tremely affordable option pop up in the showroom too. Get the low-down again from F2A's write-up on the Velocity X. I'm just gonna say though, $14.99 for a versatile chrony that can attach, mount on a tripod or hand-held. It's also big enough to measure bigger things like Rival and MEGA ammo from their competitors.<br />
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It looks like the one major down-side to the Nerf chronograph is that it only works with darts due to the size. The High Impact rounds, the MEGAs and other ammunition will still need the help of another purchase like from <a href="https://clickclickbamf.blogspot.com/2018/02/since-couple-of-years-after-we-began.html" target="_blank">Acetech</a>, Camden or Shooting Chrony. Granted, I fully expect Nerf to re-release this accessory for all sub-brands that need it over the next couple of seasons, but I don't know if you want to spend that 15 bucks three different times. On the flip side, it sure would be nice to have an attached chronograph if you are running something new or trying out a mod that needs constant monitoring.<br />
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What do you think?<br />
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<b>NERF MODULUS GHOST OPS CHRONOBARREL </b><br />
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $14.99/Available: Fall 2018)<br />
Players can upgrade their NERF MODULUS GHOST OPS EVADER blaster (sold separately) with the dart counting accessory,
of the NERF MODULUS GHOST OPS CHRONOBARREL attachment. Attach the NERF MODULUS GHOST OPS
CHRONOBARREL to the front of the blaster then program the barrel to see how many darts have already been fired or
the number of darts remaining in the blaster. With a built-in memory, the accessory keeps players updated in real time
on remaining darts in the barrel! For additional intel, the NERF MODULUS GHOST OPS CHRONOBARREL attachment
measures the velocity of the darts being fired in either feet or meters per second to keep track of all shots! The
CHRONOBARREL attachment includes six darts; blaster sold separately. Requires two “AAA” alkaline batteries (not
included). Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.Click Click BAMFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04683362941581028259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561277658455190922.post-87240568154280508352018-02-12T05:35:00.003-08:002018-02-23T00:21:58.213-08:00An Affordable Nerf Chronograph?Since a couple of years after we began the channel, we've been wanting to buy a chronograph to test our fps on the nerf blaster we have. I wasn't really interested in spending too much on it considering all the other costs we have.<br />
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A second criterion I didn't mention in the video was size. While the size of some of the chronographs allows for the measurement of larger ammunition, You need to consider more space when setting them up. You will need more space to transport. You also will need a little more setup time when using them in the field.<br />
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I recently did a search and found a couple of airsoft chronographs that looked like they'd possibly fit the bill. Acetech was nice enough to send us some to review. Check it out:<br />
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Something else I didn't get to in the video was the quick fulfillment. Sometime folks worry about ordering from overseas because shipping can be quite a harrowing ordeal and/or very costly. Well Acetech has their products distributed to fulfillment centers in the US, so I only waiting a few days for the package to arrive after they decided to send it. So there's no concern on that end of things!<br />
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As mentioned in the video, there does seem to be some inconsistency due to things like big ammo through an airsoft chronograph. There's also a chance to hit the sides of the chamber due to the size of the rounds versus the size of the testing chamber.<br />
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If you're considering getting an Acetech Chronograph. You can check them out through my affiliate links here; <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072JSP98J/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=clickclickbam-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B072JSP98J&linkId=ede68aa0b38c04765c5723f47f2ef63b" target="_blank">AC5000</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GPVARTG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=clickclickbam-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01GPVARTG&linkId=7cf9a6dd5f7a86d8ebfc88ff60ffa1b7" target="_blank">AC6000</a>.Click Click BAMFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04683362941581028259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561277658455190922.post-40149267918481498502018-02-06T04:56:00.001-08:002018-02-06T04:56:48.271-08:00New Channel Trailer Out!!I hope all our warriors are getting the chance to check out the new channel trailer.<br />
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I worked on it going into the weekend. It shows off some of the cool gameplay we've taken part in and also points out how we've gone across the US to show off some of the Nerf news and arenas. <span style="background-color: #ffd966;">Please make sure you subscribe and hit the notification bell on <a href="http://youtube.com/clickclickbamf?sub_confirmation=1" target="_blank">youtube to get all the updates from us</a>!</span>Click Click BAMFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04683362941581028259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561277658455190922.post-69330267356113187572018-01-30T23:00:00.000-08:002018-01-31T05:50:58.053-08:00LATEST Blasters AnnouncedWell Warriors. We've got quite the smorgasbord to choose from when it comes to Nerf blasters in the Fall 2018 lineup. Here are two of the latest blasters to be announced when video of my thoughts on the issues:<br />
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Please look out for Foam From Above's posts from Toy Fair 2018. He's got the first appointment for Hasbro and NERF and I'll be really excited to see what he tries out with some of these blasters.<br />
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As for the rest of the 2018 Fall lineup, I split the video into a second part and you can find the rest of it here:<br />
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I definitely want to get in on that Infinus action, but I am unsure about the rest for me personally. I'm still thinking about the Nemesis when it comes to Rival power and mag/hopper size!<br />
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Let me know what you think about the latest announcement. Please also consider subscribing to the Youtube channel. We've preserved partner status so far, but I would love to solidify that going into our new series this Spring!<br />
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Thanks for all you do,<br />
CJClick Click BAMFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04683362941581028259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561277658455190922.post-60218741589419838742018-01-24T05:38:00.002-08:002018-01-24T05:38:24.397-08:00Click Click BAMF Rises Again!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hey Warriors!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That new video is up that I promised. It's kind of long for a straight talking piece, so there are timecodes in the description for where I talk about what.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As you see, we just had to talk a little bit about the Youtube Partnership complaints. We appreciate all the support that fans are showing the community. It's just time to realize that Google isn't going to hand out prizes for existing. That's over and it's okay!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don't know if you've seen the new press releases for the latest two Nerf announcements, but they're not bad! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FoamFromAbove/" target="_blank">Foam From Above</a> posted them and I haven't been thinking about the Infinus' dart loading system. I want to see this "<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; letter-spacing: -0.12px;">motorized Quick-Load Technology; as kids feed darts into the blaster, the darts are automatically loaded into the 30-dart removable drum." My main worry is the potential for movable parts to get broken by human error or normal use. But I just have to check it out as soon as we can!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; letter-spacing: -0.12px;">Oh, and that reality project we mentioned? More is definitely coming. I might be able to get a teaser trailer up by the end of February depending on what we shoot when. Feel free to comment or drop us a line over e-mail. Contact links above! </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; letter-spacing: -0.12px;">~CJ</span></span>Click Click BAMFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04683362941581028259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561277658455190922.post-72080773912671491402018-01-22T08:24:00.000-08:002018-01-22T08:24:26.650-08:00Please Stand By . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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But seriously, guys. We are really looking at jumping back in to the Nerf scene in a different way. Let's just say gameplay is and always will be the best part of the hobby. Looking to bring you some video that isn't just someone's GoPro footage of a war they went to or overdone beauty shots from a glidecam.<br />
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Expect a new Youtube video sometime this week about several things. Why CCB went dormant. Youtube Partnership and why folks should quit whining. More importantly; info will soon be coming about plans for a new pilot we're hoping to debut on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/clickclickbamf" target="_blank">Click Click BAMF Youtube Channel</a> some time this Spring.<br />
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In the mean time, check out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FoamFromAbove/" target="_blank">Foam From Above</a> <a href="http://foamfromabove.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">gearing up for the Toy Fair 2018</a>! As always, I am super-stoked to see what he finds out.<br />
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Thanks for your continued support over these last two years. It means more than you could ever know.<br />
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~CJClick Click BAMFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04683362941581028259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561277658455190922.post-90620789908230478412015-08-12T13:48:00.000-07:002015-08-12T17:10:42.351-07:00Behind the Zombie Strike Crosscut<div>
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So, warriors, the N-Strike Elite Dual-Strike was not the only Spring 2016 release we got the heads up about. You may have see the first peek at the Nerf Zombie Strike Crosscut on our youtube channel from a couple days ago. It's a single-shot blaster (two-barreled) that incorporated a rubber-foam blade that actually spins. The blaster will help us ring in the new year at $14.99.<br />
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The Crosscut brings even more of that pulpy fiction feel to Nerf's first theme-based line. They've had success so far, so it makes sense that they would keep pushing in that direction. Due to safety and complication, many HvZ games don't incorporate melee rules (especially for humans). This could be fun for those who do. Plus, it's just got a lot of cool factor going for it -what some would call gimmicky. I am wondering how will it would hold up to the constant abuse that some will put it under. We'll soon find out!<br />
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The team showed us a many of the designs of the Crosscut that took them to the finished model. You can see a lot of them here on paper and the physical models they made. Check out the different colors of blades there with the sticky notes on them. They were experimenting with everything from foam thickness, to varying degrees of the "blade" angle to cost effectiveness as they tried each one.</div>
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Another fun aside; They actually had to work to make sure that the blade would make noise. There was just something missing from the experience when you could see a blade move, but not hear it.<br />
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I don't know about you, but that black and blue combo is pretty cool too. Now if only we could get a special edition!<br />
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Oh, warriors! Meet one of the newest blasters revealed from Nerf. It's the NERF N-Strike Elite Dual-Strike. Heck. YES. </div>
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You can see here that the product is ready for merchandising and yes, it will be released for the Spring 2016 season. What that translates to is that you will possibly see them on shelves ahead of Christmas 2015 as some stores work to get their product out early. BTW, it's set for a suggested retail price of $19.99.<br />
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It's a blaster with selective firing between MEGA OR Elite darts, coming with three of each. It's a likely secondary for many a player in anything from HvZ to Arena warfare. Imagine the ability to shoot special zombies or bust a shield and immediately switch back to "regular" ammunition.<br />
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Some people are already pegging this as "gimmicky". I guess that depends on your description of the word. Everything innovative could be called "gimmicky" too, but that doesn't always have to carry the negative connotation with it.<br />
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Personally, I see this opening up several doors for creativity and fun. Any YES, this will keep up with other blasters in the pistol class. The thing has some amazing pop to it right out of the box. Mr. S. from Nerd Drop rocked was zipping those darts right where he wanted them and you can see where they were bouncing back too.<br />
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I didn't notice any noise of air leaking from the opposite chambers during the testing either. Kind of good to know considering how easily that switch moves. I wondered if there would be a good seal.<br />
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Warriors! We are on the eve of a really cool thing. Right now, I am on the way to Rhode Island to visit with the Nerf HQ team and several community contributors.<br />
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It's one of the few times that Nerf has brought in just fans off the street to view their facilities and we get to be a part of it! Granted, we aren't quite just "off the street". Several bloggers, youtubers and forum contributors were specially invited by the team to meet up at HQ to see and discuss the up and coming directions that Nerf is headed in.<br />
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There is a pesky little NDA (non-disclosure agreement) that stops us from leaking some stuff, but the PR team tells us that there will be plenty of tidbits that we will be released to share.<br />
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You may have seen some of the discussion in from our <a href="http://clickclickbamf.blogspot.com/2015/06/nerf-hq-hangout-2015.html" target="_blank">recent hangout with the Nerf HQ</a> team the brought of some SUPER interesting possibilities for what we might see at tomorrow. Are there any burning questions that you are hoping to get the answer too?<br />
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Hit us up! ~Chris<br />
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They describe this line as having sci-fi steam-punk designs with visible firing mechanisms. From everything in the product descriptions, it seems that they are actually intending this to be more of a cyberpunk affiliation with a wild west flair. In fact, the <a href="http://toyland.gizmodo.com/nerfs-new-see-through-blasters-reveal-how-their-firing-1713638507" target="_blank">folks over at gizmodo</a> call this a <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px;">mix of </span><em style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px;">Mad Max</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px;">, </span><em style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px;">Star Wars</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px;">, and </span><em style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px;">Firefly. </em><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px;"><i>Firefly</i> has been in my head, but <i>Borderlands</i> comes up on its heals too. </span><br />
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It's a Target exclusive to start with. You may remember that Zombie Strike Started out the same way with the first few in their line too. It makes sense that the Walmart exclusive Split Strike will come out about the same time. I wonder what else Toys R Us will get? I imagine that we'll see the Doomlands line expand to other stores by at least Spring 2016.<br />
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Here's the word-for-word details with high-resolution images on the two new blaster that have been leaking out and appearing.<br />
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<b>NERF DOOMLANDS 2169 LAWBRINGER Blaster</b><br />
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Patrol the lawless landscape and fight for justice with the NERF DOOMLANDS 2169 LAWBRINGER blaster at your side. The formidable LAWBRINGER blaster features a twelve dart rotating barrel and visible hammer mechanism for blasting, while integrated dart storage allows for quick reloads on the run. With the LAWBRINGER blaster, no futuristic foe is safe. Blaster comes with twelve NERF DOOMLANDS 2169 darts. Available exclusively at Target.<br />
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Survive the savage future and dominate post-apocalyptic battles using the NERF DOOMLANDS 2169 VAGABOND blaster. With unique DOOMLANDS style, pump action firing, and a six dart rotating barrel, the VAGABOND blaster is an essential tool for future freedom fighters. Includes six NERF DOOMLANDS 2169 darts. Available exclusively at Target.</div>
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This will be their second themed line of blasters to hit the shelves. As was discussed in our recent <a href="http://clickclickbamf.blogspot.com/2015/06/nerf-hq-hangout-2015.html" target="_blank">hangout with Nerf HQ</a>, they're very please with the turnout of fans for the Zombie Strike line of blasters. It sounds like that may have encouraged their next foray into a themed line here.<br />
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Stock up on extra NERF ammo to ensure dominance in the wild future. Post-apocalyptic heroes carrying the DOOMLANDS 2169 30-DART refill won’t be caught with an empty blaster in battle. DOOMLANDS foam darts feature gold deco with signature DOOMLANDS logo. Available exclusively at Target.<br />
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Heads up. Our contacts at Nerf tell us there is more information coming down the pipes real soon that hasn't hit the news cycle yet. Looking forward to what that could be!</div>
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With the debut of the NERF DOOMLANDS 2169 line, members of NERF NATION can become the heroes of the future. This all-new NERF blaster segment was designed to inspire active, imaginative play with a futuristic edge only the NERF brand can provide. The year is 2169, nearly a century after an asteroid impact wiped out civilization as we know it. The post-apocalyptic wasteland once known as earth is filled with bands of marauding thieves and all manners of creatures. Now, the time has come for a hero to emerge from the wild, savage land to deliver justice and freedom to the human race with the new NERF DOOMLANDS 2169 blasters by their side. </div>
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The debut DOOMLANDS 2169 lineup, featuring the LAWBRINGER blaster with a twelve dart rotating barrel and the pump-action VAGABOND blaster, is available exclusively at Target this fall and features all new sci-fi steam-punk designs, visible firing mechanisms, and NERF performance. In the epic battle for the future, NERF NATION will prevail.</div>
Click Click BAMFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04683362941581028259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1561277658455190922.post-45284626411317702272015-06-22T07:43:00.002-07:002015-06-26T05:48:35.685-07:00Questions Answered During Nerf HQ Hangout 2015The season is upon us, Warriors -The smell of new blasters is in the air! That and we had another chance to sit down with NERF HQ to ask some burning questions about their products. We asked some pressing questions that have developed on the community and got to watch fellow bloggers and enthusiasts in action as well. You'll be seeing their coverage pop up as well, I'm sure. Blasterlabs, Foam From Above, Lord Draconical, Nerd Drop, Nerf Haven and Shining Foam all had good questions to throw out there during this exclusive Google Hangout with design, brand and marketing team members.<br />
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Every time we get together with the team at Nerf HQ, whether it's on Hangouts, in person at release parties, or just trading e-mails - you can tell that they all have an actual passion for what they do. There is a lot of fun in playing with these toys, but a lot of fun in making them too! We aren't allowed to share visuals and audio from the event, but if I could, I guarantee that I could pick out dozens of smiles for you from the entire panel (both HQ team members and NIC members).<br />
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There was a bit of an intro from Michael Ritchie, the VP of Global Brand Strategy and Marketing before we jumped into the questions. They confirm that they are working on blasters and product into at least 2017 right now. As you'll recall, we talked about how they plan and work ahead. They are adding finishing touches like TV commercials and physical product releases for 2015. They are meeting to finalize plans for Spring 2016 and the rest of that year. For 2017, they are pretty deep into handling some of the complexity of the blasters and lines already. Very excited about Modulus and all the ways you can customize it. They said that they've been working on the Rivals line for 3 to 4 years -experimenting with different types of projectiles. Zombie Strike continues to be a fan favorite for both kids and teens. It holds a special place for the Nerf team too. Being their first line of "theme"-based blasters, the team says they've been really excited to see it perform well. Doesn't sound like we'll see Zombie Strike die off any time soon.<br />
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Perhaps the most personally exciting news is word of a trip to Hasbro. Instead of the Manhattan trip that Nerf had been so awesome to bring us out to the last couple of years, we now get to go into the belly of the beast! That's right -in August we'll be taking a special trip out to Rhode Island to tour the facility with the team! I'm sure there will be a non-disclosure agreement of some kind that will apply to several things on the trip, but you know we'll bring you whatever we can back!!<br />
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Without further ado, let's get you to those questions and what we felt the takeaway from them was.<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Nerd Drop asked about whether we might see Modulus accessories expand beyond just the Modulus line. Will we see them expand to other lines (such as Elite)?</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Click Click BAMF: The Apollo and Zeus from RIVAL look to be streamlined -great accuracy and new ammo with no other bells and whistles. As you move forward, will they get anything additional, like accessories?</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Streamlined is a good adjective. We were testing with kids in the 14+ category. We got back that they wanted something that was more streamlined or realistic. </b><b>We've come up with a strong design language for it. </b><b>There are a lot of different places we can take RIVAL next, nothing we can talk about right now, but definitely plans for a broader offering. We do expect the design of the RIVAL to stay similar to continue to appeal to the kids in that age bracket.</b></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Blaster Labs asked Nerf what went wrong with the Elite "XD" blasters (based on after-market range and velocity testing). Is it just a marketing spin to reintroduce old blasters or was there something else intended with that?</span></i><br />
<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The goal is to push ourselves to increase where possible -changes in the mechanism or whatever. Sometimes there's a time difference between when we get out packaging and blasters versus when we get our testing. We sometimes have to decide what to put on our packaging before we really get the data back. In a lot of previous cases we were selling ourselves short. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now with XD in many cases we didn't make a lot of internal changes. We are a little surprised to hear that things may have gone backwards. We have gone back to the team to see if that's true and what may have happened. </span></b><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That was definitely not the intent. The intent was to reconcile the testing and the packaging.</span></b><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Is there a testing protocol you adhere to that you can share with us?</span></i><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Maybe that is something we can get clearance to share with you when you visit. We go through rigorous testing during the development process. Product also gets testing by vendors, Hasbro Far East and legal/quality assurance so the idea that there would be a bogus claim would be difficult even if it was something we were trying to do.</span></b><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Foam From Above asked what is the plan for RIVALS as far as foreign markets go due to restrictions on toy blasters. Is it even on the docket for foreign markets?</span></i><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That is the next thing we are actually needing to figure out. We have to go country-by-country to figure out how our product lines up with their regulations. We have to go country by country to see how it lines up with regulations. It will end up looking like a staged rollout. The goal for first release will be in the US and a couple of other countries that we know we can release them in. We are probably expecting to release RIVALS in another 6 to 10 markets throughout 2016. Then we go broader from there.</span></b><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Phil from Nerf Haven asked when the Nerf team work with play-testers, do they ever play in a competitive way -what rules and score-keeping might you use?</span></i><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For the most part, we keep it open and let the kids play how they want to play when doing testing. We're more interested in what they think of the ergonomics, ease of use/how their using it. We keep things open rather than scripted. How does the product function and how do they play with it naturally?</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>In some of the global markets, they do want enter into structured play. We use some of the old Dart Tag tournament rules such as Last Man Standing and Capture the Flag. In some regions around the world playing with these kinds of toys is not intuitive. So in some markets, it takes education. Structure with eyewear is encouraged!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><i>Shining Foam asked if we will ever see scopes that will actually magnify?</i></span><br />
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<i style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Nerd Drop asked if there were any more plans for Combat Creatures -perhaps a Nerf Drone in the future?</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><i>Blaster Labs: Are we nearing the end of what can be done with traditional ammo? If so, is the RIVAL an answer to that?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>The very corporate answer is that we will continue to push ourselves to figure out what's possible. We always want to push to figure how we can get better. However, better can be defined in many different ways like speed, distance, accuracy, capacity. It's very difficult to hit everything with one product. RIVAL is something that focuses directly on Speed and Accuracy. It may not hit everything, but it focuses on the 14-year-old and how they want to play. We will keep pushing ourselves on darts and foam while we expand into other things too, but we don't think we're at the limit yet. Obviously we've got to and want to consider the safety limits.</b></span><br />
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<i style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Click Click BAMF: The Nerf Grenade is a constant request. Everyone eventually asks for one when they get into Nerf. How many times has the Nerf team asked the same questions? How many times have you hit the drawing board asking, "How can we accomplish this thing that people keep asking for?"</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>A LOT. We get that question a lot. It's been a pretty consistent question for us at least for the past 13.5 years. We are always up against safety. Maybe when you guys get here we can show you some </b><u style="font-weight: bold;">prototypes</u><b>? We've come up with some things that are okay, but you want to put out something competitive. You worte about the ThinkGeek Nuke, right? We don't -obviously, work with them. But you do want a payoff. We're right there with you -it would be a great thing. It's a constant challenge. We just want to make sure that we do the right one when we do it. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>There's also a cost consideration. It's one of those "holy grails". It's always on the table. </b>Per the other members of the team,<b> Brian Jablonski has promised to make one before he dies, but we don't want to lose him yet!</b></span><br />
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<i style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">F2A: What lessons were you able to take away from the Cam blaster? Where do you go after a blaster like that?</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>It all goes back to people sharing their videos. It's still crazy to think about the tens of thousands of videos that get uploading to Youtube every week about Nerf. The biggest feedback we had is that as you watch the playback, the motor is loud and you can't here the talk between people. If we were to go back, we'd use a different type of blaster. Like with a lot of our successful items, we always think about what the next successful iteration would be. The challenge we face is the more innovative we get, the more cost is involved. We have lots of kids that are dependent on their parents for income and we have retailers. We have to balance against what the majority is willing to pay. Innovative blasters are great but a lot of the country can't afford those. We have to be balanced in our approach.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><i>Lord Draconical: </i></span><i style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">How do we join you guys?</i><i style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> How to we go about getting on the "other side of the sofa"?</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>It depends on your discipline. When we're hiring we usually looking for the education as well as the years of experience on the outside. The design and development is more on the technical side. Details are posted in the job openings on the website. 15 years ago, Michael Ritchie started as an intern and now he is a VP of Global Branding.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><i>Nerf Haven: Will there be anything like Dart Tag coming in the future? Is that what was planned with the RIVAL line? Anything other line that encourage player versus player instead of just target shooting, etc?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>We don't have current plans to expand Dart Tag right now. RIVAL was somewhat positioned to be the reinvention of Dart Tag -at least in regards to being a head-to-head, team sport. There are a lot of markets that drive these experiences like the licensed arenas in the UK.</b></span><br />
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<i style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Shining Foam: With so many blasters out right now, it's hard for people to pick a favorite blaster. Is there a possible plan for a holster that can carry more than one blaster. </i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Great input. Perpetual Play is our textile license partner right now. It's not something we can talk about specifically right now, but we want to get as much feedback from you guys as possible on August 6th. We want to make sure we are truly addressing the needs of our consumers. Perpetual play has had a lot of success with selling storage which is what parents and kids had been asking for. They've also seen success with individual holsters so we are asking them to expand that range. If we can give them specific input, even better.</b></span><br />
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<i style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Lord Draconical: We had a really sweet double-action in the Snapfire a little while ago. Is that tech still around? Any chance seeing that action in something new -like a space revolver with a Western spin? (Rumored line Doomlands 2169 for those of you who haven't heard of it yet.)</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>We do like that double-action and you can never say "never". It can be a little difficult for smaller hands, but we love the mechanism. It gets put on the table for various concepts and we're sure we'll see it out there some time between now and 2169.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><i>Nerd Drop: You guys do a lot of interesting things with Rebelle. The Agent Bow uniquely stands out. Any plans to moving those bows/arrows over Zombie Strike or Elite?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>There is a good possibility. We do a lot of the testing with projectiles across the board. Testing on the Rebelle side really brought out that girls wanted a more accurate archery-type arrow. Then we tested it with boys and they liked it too. Not talking specifics, but we like to share mechanisms and projectiles if it matches what the consumers say. Now that we know the consumers like it, it's really a matter a where and when.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><i>Click Click BAMF: We know innovation can raise the price as talked about above. Lots of positive reaction on the Split Strike -the term "quad wielding" is already making some rounds! However, a lot of opinion about the suggested price of $20 for a pistol being high. Is it simply the tech to be able to split the blaster into two that's raising the price or is there another driving factor there?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Remember that even though it does combine into one blaster, it really is two separate pistols with two separate pistons in there. That's the easy answer. It's two different mechanisms in two separate housings. It's really two blasters than you can choose to use together.</b></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's one of our favorite blasters we can't wait until it comes out. It is a Walmart exclusive -we're trying to give unique features to our exclusive blasters so that they each have a unique blaster or feature no one else has. Really easy to use. It works really well together or separately.</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><i>Blaster Labs: Can we expect more limited release type blasters -like the idea of a special holiday blaster. Why not do some really cool Zombie Strike release for Halloween?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>What we try to do is design for the two major release times of January and August. Anything that's in the Spring we would release around Easter and under $20/$25 is the sweet spot. When you get into the Fall, you're into a little more spending flexibility from the parents when you get through back-to-school into Halloween, into the Holiday. The Rhinofire for example was an exclusive 10/1 or 11/1 release instead of 8/1.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>There will be other cases where there will be a recommendation to the retailers on when to drop that product. Doominator is a perfect example. It's a fantastic blaster that will be available 8/1 but we would recommend to the market around the world to drive it in October because of Halloween. But it doesn't need to be something exclusively unique for Halloween. It's more the timing of when you advertise it.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Retailers reset their shelves for toy twice a year; once on January 1st and once on August 1st. Beyond that it becomes a little difficult to have a separate launch date. You can get things to launch out of the aisle on an end-cap or something around Christmas. So it makes sense to be on the shelf 8/1 or 1/1 but then promote them some time later.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>You've got the spare time in the Summer, but with the larger price points theres just not the flexibility in spending. When you go over $40 or $50 the purchase becomes occasion specific (birthday or Holiday).</b></span><br />
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Lots of information there. We know that they are working constantly on a Nerf Grenade concept. They've asked Perpetual Play to expand their holster line. They were happy with the results of the Combat Creature and won't rule out a Nerf Drone. As usual, we can expect them to expand upon their existing and upcoming lines. They are already working on that with the Modulus and RIVAL for sure. There was certainly a nod to the concept/product that has leaked out about "Doomlands 2169". We are all expecting to hear more at San Diego Comic Con about that. No promise of anything specifically special for a Holiday release, but they usually bring out SOMETHING for at least Christmas.<br />
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Our contacts at Nerf will officially note that the blaster leaked in these images is called the SplitStrike. It's set up to be a Walmart exclusive and to be sold starting August 1 of this year. The suggested retail price is supposed to be $19.99 which is a bit steep-sounding for what it can do.<br />
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They didn't call it an Elite blaster, but the writing is on the wall . . . of the blaster if you look closely in a shot.<br />
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It looks like it will function just as some others have surmised where you can use this as a single blaster or 'Split' the unit apart to have a white blaster and a blue one separately.<br />
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You can see the extra piece -the nub on the bottom of the grip so that you can prime each blaster by using the grip of the other. This is something we saw on the Firestrike blaster when the Elite line was coming out.<br />
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EDITORS NOTE: Warriors, we are not always going to be the fastest blog when it comes to leaked information. There are two main reasons. One, my job that puts food on the table is really demanding -especially Monday through Friday. Two, we don't advocate, perpetuate or condone the theft of intellectual property if we can help it. We'll be all over accidental official leaks when we can find them, but you won't normally see us sporting images that look like they came from theft. Thanks!<br />
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As you may know, we are starting to come up on the season where Nerf officially announced plans for Fall 2015 and generally we hear about Christmas soon after - or, at least what feels like soon after. Let us know what other questions you may have! ~ChrisClick Click BAMFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04683362941581028259noreply@blogger.com0