Shining Foam: Nerf N-Strike Elite Blasters and Vortex Pyragon Demos

Thanks to Michael and the team from Shining Foam, we now have a preview at all of the Elite blasters, and the upcoming Vortex Pyragon. Most importantly, we find out how the Hail-Fire's ammo rack works, by a simple pull of the 'Advance Handle' to rotate the rack. Quite simple, yet effective.

These videos were taken from Hasbro's official site, and Shining Foam has the original links, before they got taken down. Needless to say, I'm quite excited :D

Shining Foam's original posts here: 

http://shiningfoam.wordpress.com/2012/06/17/nerf-releases-the-n-strike-elite-hail-fire-demo-video/

http://shiningfoam.wordpress.com/2012/06/18/the-new-nerf-vortex-pyragon-demo-video/

Thoughts: N-Strike Elite 'Universal' Dart?

I was looking at the leaked Elite images from UT (you KNOW which one I am talking about :P, about the Firestrike), and I had a thought. Looking at the Firestrike's (Elite Nite-Finder) barrel area and it looks as if it fires the new Elite Streamline darts, same as the Retaliator, Rampage, etc. Could it be that the Streamline Elite dart will be the universal dart for the Elite series? :) I don't mind this idea, I kinda like it. :) It'll save me heaps by buying less darts to keep my collection ship-shape and battle-ready. :) Thoughts?

News: Nerf N-Strike Elite Hail-Fire Official Photo & Thoughts

Coming straight from Nerf's Official Facebook page, here we have the first official shot of the Hail-Fire.  And now, I must admit, that is one AWESOME looking piece of kit. It is unlike anything I've seen thus far coming out of Nerf's lab :P Let me run off my thoughts about the Hail-Fire, as I am feeling as of now:

1. The Hail-Fire looks BIG, and badass. I must admit, wielding this monster will take some getting used to. I would really like to see if it is possible to dual-wield. :P
2. Personally, I LOVE seeing the names of blasters being represented on their hosts, and this one doesn't dissappoint. Maybe it is just I am a huge fan of cosmetics and asthetics, I don't know. :P More detail, makes more eye candy :P
3. Due to my experiences with flywheel blasters (For newcomers, two vertical flywheels spin around very fast, when the trigger is pulled, the dart gets pushed inbetween the flywheels, and is gripped, and launched through the mouth of the barrel.) I am personally looking forward to this system. I love the feeling of awesomeness when you rev up those wheels, and the noise sounds out that YOU ARE COMING. With this beast, it'll be a LOT more intimidating that a Rayven :P

Now, all of us want to see how the rotating ammo rack works, Nerf! :P You've impressed me thus far. :)

Preview: Nerf N-Strike Elite Hailfire

From Nerf's official YouTube channel, comes the video that I've been waiting for, the Hailfire preview. Personally, I'm looking forward to it, but I'm a bit steamed about the whole '4 clips only, buy more' aspect of it. But my main point of interest is: How the heck is it gonna fit in a box? It'll have to be one, VERY fat box :P What do you think? Leave a comment below.