Nerf Stampede ECS

I now have the pleasure of informing you that I have pre-ordered the nerf Stampede and, as such, will be one of the lucky first to review the entire box set. I should receive the set September 9th or later. As soon as I receive it, I will be sure to post a review. For now, here is the official Hasboro press release: The first fully automatic NERF Clip System blaster to date, the N-STRIKE STAMPEDE ECS blaster features a new pop-out bipod, which doubles as a handle, and a removable shield allowing players to transition to Attack Mode. The NERF N-STRIKE STAMPEDE ECS blaster also comes complete with one six dart Clip and three extended Clips which hold 18 darts each, offering the highest Clip capacity from NERF yet. The NERF N-STRIKE ECS blaster is one of the most awesome and exciting N-STRIKE developments released in over 40 years of NERF brand history. Includes 60 Clip System darts. Requires six “D” batteries; not included. Available at most major retailers nationwide and HasbroToyShop.com beginning 9.9.10.

Happy Nerfing!

Humans Vs. Zombies

Hey, I JUST heard of this new game called Humans Vs. Zombies or HVZ for short. So, I thought I would put together a list of THE BEST nerf blasters, y'know, just in case u wake up to foam hell....

• Primary: Recon, Alpha Trooper
• Secondary: Maverick

The Recon balances customization and compactness w/ clip system reload speed. The Alpha Trooper, though, would be THE BEST gun for any fight. The Alpha trooper is super durable, compact, great range, and easy to cock. The Longstike and Longshot, Deploy, Stampede, Magstrike, and Rapid Fire are great guns, but they either are too long for close quarters, too undurable or impractical for regular use, or require being lengthily pumped up with air, or have to be muzzle loaded, or have to have batteries to fire. The Recon is great, but is prone to jamming and misfires, and has to be slide cocked. The Alpha Trooper has a pump-action cocking mechanism, great range, compact, and extremely durable. Not to mention being cheap :). Now for the Maverick. You could choose a Nitefinder, Barricade, or Barrel Break, but they take time to reload or HAVE to have batteries to fire, which means if you run out of AAAs while fighting the undead, you definitively got a problem *munch* *ahhhh!* *munch* *help!* *munch* *gurgle...*.

Nerf Stampede ECS

Update on the nerf Stampede ECS. The gun will be fully automatic, with a self-cocking mechanism that eliminates the need to cock the gun. The gun has NO manual cocking mechanism so without batteries, it will not work. The gun requires six D batteries to operate, or six AA with adapters. It comes with a tactical shield that attaches to the tactical rail of the gun, three eighteen-dart clips, a six-dart clip, sixty streamline darts, a clip-on foregrip, and the Stampede. The gun is released September 9, 2010. It will retail for fifty US dollars. The gun also does not make any sound, even when it's on, until it fires. The average range is twenty-thirty feet and uses a direct plunger system. It is light enough for most people over twelve to fire one handed and takes both the standard six-dart clip and the thirty-five dart raider drum, along with its own clips and the mini eighteen-dart drums. It also has six tactical rail and a built-in sight integrated into the top handle. The battery sled is orange and slides out from the back of the stock. Here are some links to pictures from the blog post on SG Nerf: here, here, and here.

Nerf Armament

It has always been my opinion that the true nerfer should have every type of weaponry in order to succeed. However, some people do not have the budget to buy multiple nerf weapons. If that is the case, I would recommend the Nerf Longshot and Maverick. Both are sturdy with long lifetimes, provided that care is used. However, I have had a Recon for a year and, despite lower range and mechanical problems, I have found it is a very sturdy gun with the modular, simple design being a plus. I have taken apart the Recon 7 times, literally froze it solid, got sand in it, dropped it multiple times, stepped on it, and used the stock and barrel to fight with and finally disarm a nerf-sword-wielding opponent. I compare the Recon to the fictional BlasTech Industries DC-17m Interchangeable Weapons system used by the Delta Squad clone commandos. The maverick I recommend solely for its high ammo capacity, which, despite range and mechanical flaws, is very useful in a firefight. The gun is also insanely easy to modify and fix. My personal arsenal includes a Raider, 2 Recons, and a Maverick.

Nerf Stampede ECS-18

You have to see this Nerf Post from SG Nerf: here.