tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19005233Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:53:29 +0000espnspitwadjavitsbarricadenewssuperair zonenewultimateepeenjohn wooripstiknerf vortexcslas vegassummerfrisbeerhinofacesickestglenviewdccelebritynerf dart tag leaguetheatlasshoelesskidsToy fair 2011baseballreconhalloweenpaintretroair pickndtwcpower rangersaction sporttournamentworlds apartscatterblastno moronsUniversity of Wisconsin MilwaukeeaustraliaUKblastersraiderdrop-clipfirediscstockpowerxploderzChicago Showdownhumans vs. zombiesnyclongstrikenerf dart tagdiscsnerf warleaguebuzz beenarfnetReviewprime time toyssneakerheadsdemoat3kheyminewasfreewhiteoutecsolympicsspybriefcase blasterlimitednew toysoundjakks pacific09/09/09new nerfflashlightnew yearbest companyfreeze tagnew yorknew nerf gunshoesarsenalthundercatsarrowshotconcussionfemme fatalemusicnerf ammoballmissionwarlockn-strikeenergyndtlwcsteampunkteamn-forceblasterlasermeleeclearsharpshotCTFvideo gamechitaggiftnerf blastersaceftskbattle of the adsuniversal studiosnew nerf 2011nerf fightinternational nerfcldtsstampedetaggerquickfirehasbrofunnyordienew contendernerf ninjashalosonicdouble50nerf gear upfromfunny or diepoint breaksuper soakerblockademidwestrarebriefcaseunboxingfoamtalknerfninereleasenerf gunbathroomoakleybostonMarshmallow shooterstriketriple torchwiredgun2011mavericklaunchersnakeyoutubelaser tagnavy piernew nerf blasterstrooperlight strikedart2012salt lake cityhatchetheartbeat sensorgeekdadcaptain planetmerlinregionalNerf lifesingaporeunfairthere for tomorrowdeploynerf gunsnerfhavengogglesvisionnew 2011blaster battlemerzlinnerf paintjobnew nerf gunsteam powerballrtarget2010pool noodleforcefoamdtwcrockettoysGear upoverdayn forcepraxislazer tagplaytacticsnerf modmantagelcannonway20 disc magazineshooter2009backKevin Durantwingsnstrikemoviesnscatter blastmanoquick 16thunderstormthuderfurytoy and game game fairauctionrecapNBAvaporvigilonlongshotspeedload 6zekmanangelina jolieben 10videoworkbasicsabovedinosaurtrondart tag leaguetornadotorv-10red bullholidayquick16hydro cannonmarshmallowbuzzbeebananamax force40anniversarybox artholidaysking louieupclipnerf demonerf swordepicelitefall 2010feliciatourtitandartsutahdew tourebaytpbchristmasModtagsignalbuyingdealchicagoland dart taglifestylepaparazzigreenLARPenergy drinkyeargear up nerfcbsclearancegirlforeverzcurvetoy swordswitchshotringrevolversgnerfthorairbumblebeebattledometransformersspynetswarmfiresharp shotyear endfuryfireuswalmartvapor 250chicago beatdownshirtsfemmenitronnew gundart tagaugustnationbasketballpelletslanardzombiesspectrebandolierstreamlinegearfairbidriorevjames bondIncomingcaptain americastormtoy gunoptimus primesportsrayvennew super soakerdart tag quick 16ChANOlongswordtoy fair6bandain strikehunterreviewsnew nerf blasterstreamlinesfatalespeedloadnew blastersdrumfallmaddoxcurveklawwowweebarrelnerf. clearlouie c3spectertetravortexpurchaseIllinoisecowarmNDTLhydroallindtl 2011foammefatale250costcoNew York Toy Fair 2011terminator 2pitchNikegel ammosoakerstar warstoys r usoptimus prime barricadefliptoychicagowide world of sportsgreat britaintoy blasterundeadnerf modsbarrel breakOak Lawntechvasguideofficemarauderzinghoopzyphoonvendettawiispartanbreakpugetchicagolandindiana jonesprotonground pounderbest ofalphaammonew blasterfloridaoff-topicjobsMountain Dew#TF11clear the wayrazorteam sportsNew York Toy Fair 2012crossbowenemy scannerrevolutionxgroundTakin' nerf blasters to the streets around Chicago. Lock n' Load, chummers! And thanks for visiting. One of the nerf blogs out there where I review, and play!http://foamfromabove.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (VasTheStampede)Blogger399125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19005233.post-7854670985779651414Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:53:00 +00002012-01-24T12:53:29.703-06:00hasbroworkbest companyjobsGoLocalProv | Business & Real Estate | Fortune Say Hasbro is Best Company to Work For Published with Blogger-droid v2.0.4http://foamfromabove.blogspot.com/2012/01/want-to-work-in-toys-fortune-magazine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VasTheStampede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19005233.post-8255335432522736941Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:11:00 +00002012-01-23T23:12:35.013-06:00nerfcrossbowtoyNew York Toy Fair 2012blastersA few of the blasters I've got in my arsenal. The retro, the recent, the repainted. From Recently Updated http://foamfromabove.blogspot.com/2012/01/nerf-blaster-sampling.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VasTheStampede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19005233.post-2075233692364422381Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:27:00 +00002012-01-17T00:27:14.327-06:00So, you've seen the one commercial introducing the Nerf Vortex line, right?  Where the guys all get together in the city and play with toys? Well, how about a look behind the scenes of one such commercial? Taken from the Nerf Youtube channel!http://foamfromabove.blogspot.com/2012/01/nerf-vortex-commercial-behind-scenes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VasTheStampede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19005233.post-4996451697013788824Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:07:00 +00002012-01-14T05:07:59.289-06:00nerfrayvenThanks for the sample, Nerf!  Published with Blogger-droid v2.0.3http://foamfromabove.blogspot.com/2012/01/try-this-again-nerf-rayven-cs-18.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VasTheStampede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19005233.post-1798279142979349733Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:35:00 +00002012-01-11T18:35:31.938-06:00heyminewasfreenerfrayvennstrikeSo, Nerf sent in a Nerf Rayven of my very own!  I will have a review shortly, once I put it through its paces.  Stay tuned!  Also, keep an eye here in February as I am once again making the trip to Toy Fair.  Two years in a row now!  Published with Blogger-droid v2.0.3http://foamfromabove.blogspot.com/2012/01/nerf-n-strike-rayven-thanks-nerf.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VasTheStampede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19005233.post-8423710287599751499Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:08:00 +00002012-01-06T03:08:18.132-06:00Go check out the Nerf Facebook page for info on the sweetest new blasters coming out this year so far - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150481348723171.379840.158498753170&type=3 - Nerf Light it up Series! More info as it becomes available to me! -Vashttp://foamfromabove.blogspot.com/2012/01/official-release-nerf-light-it-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VasTheStampede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19005233.post-5884614414852843436Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:02:00 +00002011-12-31T13:48:17.893-06:00nerfxploderztoy fair2012vapormax forcenew yearblastersHmmm.. holy crap.  2011 was not just a huge year for Nerf, but for toy blasters in general.  Why all the popularity?  I really couldn't tell you.  Maybe Hasbro's N-Strike line proved that kids still like to play soldier, and the creation of pseudo-military looking toy blasters like the Maverick and Longshot showed there was some money to be made.  The Maverick is one of the best selling Nerf http://foamfromabove.blogspot.com/2011/12/nerffoam-blasteretc-retrospective-so.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VasTheStampede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19005233.post-7876981204321782498Sat, 24 Dec 2011 11:30:00 +00002011-12-24T05:32:16.241-06:00nerflongstrikeholidaysIt's Christmas Eve, and a few days into Hannukah! Hope you all find yourselves with what you wanted, but also amidst love, friends, family, and good health. Take care of yourselves and each other, everyone. From FFAPublicity http://foamfromabove.blogspot.com/2011/12/happy-holidays-to-you-all.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VasTheStampede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19005233.post-8790987639913577186Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:37:00 +00002011-12-19T23:37:27.007-06:00http://www.sequentialtart.com/article.php?id=2133 - A former sculptor did an interview with Sequential Tart, and here are their words!  Notice, working at Hasbro means Nerf fights DURING working hours. :)http://foamfromabove.blogspot.com/2011/12/another-look-behind-toy-industry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VasTheStampede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19005233.post-2338062526717660711Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:22:00 +00002011-12-13T22:22:52.409-06:00nerfbasketballNBAshoesKevin DurantlimitedsneakerheadsNikeThe basketball season may be shorter this season, but it hasn't stopped players from putting themselves out there with other companies.  Kevin Durant, of Oklahoma City Thunder fame, is putting his mark on some sneakers brought to you by Nike and Nerf!  I've seen comments looking for more Nike-wear and after shots of Nike sneakers and sandals came out Enough chatter for now, here are some pics:http://foamfromabove.blogspot.com/2011/12/you-want-nerf-sneakers-here-are-some.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VasTheStampede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19005233.post-4809159793759837791Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:41:00 +00002011-12-08T00:34:35.209-06:00vigilonsonicbuyingnerfgiftbarrel breakbarricadeguidewhiteoutholidayvortexstampeden-strikeplayprotonGear upnitronpraxis The Nerf brand's been busy this year, releasing a whole bunch of things.  The N-Strike line had a couple of repaint offerings, in the Gear Up and Whiteout series along with additions to the transparent green Sonic Series (Barrel Break, Barricade, Longstrike, and Stampede) Ultimately, if you know someone who HAS GOTTA catch'em all, then go nuts on the http://foamfromabove.blogspot.com/2011/12/nerf-holiday-buying-guide-part-2-nerf.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VasTheStampede)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19005233.post-7178916295338733566Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:00:00 +00002011-11-27T11:09:33.015-06:00New York Toy Fair is in February, so let's let our voices be heard!  This is our chance to give a heads up to the toy industry about what's worked and hasn't worked; the toys have been nominated but what did you like from 2011?  Vote for your favorite toys in select categories, and then ultimately put in a vote for Toy of the Year!  Last year's winner?  The Nerf Stampede ECS.  For starters, checkhttp://foamfromabove.blogspot.com/2011/11/new-york-toy-fair-upcoming-make-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VasTheStampede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19005233.post-6584528057266798303Fri, 25 Nov 2011 06:19:00 +00002011-12-01T22:10:00.741-06:00nerfbuyingreviewsdart tagholidaypurchaseMan!  Here we go with what's out and my thoughts on some blasters currently out there on the market to give people a heads up on what to think about when looking for a toy for your kid.  As I work mostly out of pocket, I can't provide an opinion on EVERYTHING, but I'll do what I can.  As Nerf's been one of the more forthcoming companies providing samples and info, here they are. 2011 was HUGE http://foamfromabove.blogspot.com/2011/11/holiday-buying-guide-dart-tag-pt-1-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VasTheStampede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19005233.post-1577901203610816211Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:25:00 +00002011-11-24T18:25:03.544-06:00Published with Blogger-droid v2.0.1http://foamfromabove.blogspot.com/2011/11/muuuuch-better.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VasTheStampede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19005233.post-849276590238889337Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:23:00 +00002011-11-24T18:23:39.920-06:00Between the holiday and working Chicago Toy and Game Fair, things have been a little hectic!  Expect reviews and a look at CHI TAG next week.   Also working on the annual write up, and a buyer's guide.  Enjoy your holiday, see you soon! Published with Blogger-droid v2.0.1http://foamfromabove.blogspot.com/2011/11/happy-thanksgiving.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VasTheStampede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19005233.post-7151038429597631210Sun, 20 Nov 2011 14:28:00 +00002011-11-20T08:28:33.346-06:00Hanging out at the Chicago Toy and Game Fair this weekend!  Mostly board games and things like that, but Razor is here with the atlas 250! Published with Blogger-droid v2.0.1http://foamfromabove.blogspot.com/2011/11/hanging-out-at-chicago-toy-and-game.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VasTheStampede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19005233.post-5989396020795702097Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:10:00 +00002011-11-14T17:10:58.877-06:00nerfworlds apartblockadeWorlds Apart extends deal with Hasbro | Toy Industry | News by ToyNews Some pics of these were circulated a couple of months ago, clicking the link will bring you to the full article.  To paraphrase, Hasbro and Nerf inked a deal to bring out a series of three pop up tents/obstacles with view holes and targets for kids, enhancing the make-believe element of the Nerf brand.  Looks eurocentric in http://foamfromabove.blogspot.com/2011/11/nerf-pop-up-tents-blockade-line.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VasTheStampede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19005233.post-3547919074159786978Sun, 13 Nov 2011 21:13:00 +00002011-11-15T19:26:27.386-06:00quickfiredrop-cliprevolverair zoneprime time toys The Quickfire 12 is one offering from Prime Time Toys.  I first found out about Prime Time at New York Toy Fair (last year, finding out these were the folks behind a number of Air Zone Toys R Us blasters like the “Punisher” and “Powerstrike 48.”   The Quickfire 12 is a revolver-style six shot blaster.  It comes with twelve darts and two revolver clips, 6 chambers each.  Similar in http://foamfromabove.blogspot.com/2011/11/review-quickfire-12-prime-time-toys.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VasTheStampede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19005233.post-859115506595772545Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:53:00 +00002011-11-08T18:53:37.217-06:00nerfdrumstrikenSold separately of the nerf n strike alpha trooper, $9.99, only at Target. Published with Blogger-droid v2.0.1http://foamfromabove.blogspot.com/2011/11/finally-nerf-18-round-drum.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VasTheStampede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19005233.post-4642621721885872506Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:31:00 +00002011-11-07T17:51:45.787-06:00chitagchicagotoy and game game fairnavy pierSo, this is pretty much where my journey began, even with Nerf experience and all that, I needed to make a jump to a proper toy industry event to cut my journalistic(heh) teeth.  The Chicago Toy and Game Fair - Hasbro was there, Razor, and a whole bunch of other great companies.  It is also one of, and I think the only place where toy industry people make themselves available to the public in a http://foamfromabove.blogspot.com/2011/11/coming-up-where-it-all-started-chicago.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VasTheStampede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19005233.post-234253268614809876Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:14:00 +00002011-11-04T03:14:15.390-05:00vortexnerfnitronwalmart20 disc magazineFound for $38.99 (as opposed to the regular $44), Nerf Vortex Nitron value pack.  What is the value?  An extra 20 round disc magazine and 20 more vortex discs to put in it!  The Vortex Nitron was not my fave blaster of the line (The Praxis took that honor) but I dug the automatic capability, good for anybody who likes to lay down that much foam.  If you were on the fence about the Nitron, this http://foamfromabove.blogspot.com/2011/11/nerf-vortex-nitron-value-pack-walmart.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VasTheStampede)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19005233.post-6513807818515772435Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:59:00 +00002011-10-31T18:00:00.766-05:00 Gaming it up, in costume for Halloween!  http://foamfromabove.blogspot.com/2011/10/chicagoland-dart-tag-societys-halloween.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VasTheStampede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19005233.post-425552525536814649Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:17:00 +00002011-10-24T15:17:04.041-05:00steampunknerffemme fatalemaverickOne of many new toys to come from Diamond Select Toys, a steampunk statue. I like her Nerf Maverick repaint accessory. http://geek-news.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_2617.jpg Full article can be found on MTV GEEKPublished with Blogger-droid v1.7.4http://foamfromabove.blogspot.com/2011/10/fresh-from-mtv-geek.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VasTheStampede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19005233.post-1877736610861747426Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:22:00 +00002011-10-25T17:46:39.686-05:00halloweennerfhumans vs. zombiesUniversity of Wisconsin Milwaukeenerf gunsundeadblasters Just a quick shot from the Humans Vs. Zombies game at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, thanks to Random Fun Events , where folks from the Chicagoland Dart Society and Wisconsin Parkour also made grand appearances as fantastic mods and kickin' Original Zombies, respectively.  It was the first time I've played HvZ proper, and it was definitely a good time meeting everyone, flinging some foam, http://foamfromabove.blogspot.com/2011/10/humans-vs-zombies-nerf-blasters-foam.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (VasTheStampede)1