Elite Pinpoint Sights & Accessories

That's right, you demanded it, so here it is! The petition to get those Elite Pinpoint Sights we've all wanted to the shores of the good ole' U.S. of A! (ALSO: EVERYWHERE ELSE!!) We want Hasbro, and all retailers of Nerf products to know that there IS a market for these lil' blue buggers as well as other Nerf accessories. So click on the link below, the image to the left, or the widget on the right to sign the petition. Show your support and let's help build the Nerf brand!

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/elite-pinpoint-sights/

New Barrel Break

Photo courtesy of Toys "R" Us website

Looks like there's a new version of the Barrel Break IX-2 up for pre-order on the Toys "R" Us website.
The blaster sports a new blue paint job, but neither the box nor the blaster mention the elite series (other than darts). There's also a sticker on the box art that indicates it's a Toys "R" Us exclusive. With the elite Alpha Trooper being confirmed as a Target exclusive, could this blaster along with the dart tag line be what Toys "R" Us is getting? Will Walmart have any exclusive blasters? Hopefully we'll find out soon. This blaster is set to release February 22, according to the site.  Maybe once people start getting their hands on them we can see if there's any improvement to range.


The pre-order page can be found here:
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=18723366

New Blasters at Toys R Us in Sunnyvale

Many of the new Elite blasters were spotted in Sunnyvale at Toys "R" Us.

Rayven CS-18

Prices are as follows:
Rayven CS-18 - $39.99
Firefly Mission Kit - $19.99
Triad EX-3 - $7.99
Strongarm - $12.99

Also as usual, it seems that prices may be more expensive at Toys R Us. But at the moment there is a sale for "Buy 1, get 1 40% off" that may make it worthwhile if you were thinking of picking up more than one of these new blasters.

More pictures after the jump.

New Jolt and Stryfe in the Bay Area

Jolt photo taken at Best Buy in Santa Clara

Both the "Elite" Jolt and the Stryfe have been spotted in the Bay Area. The Jolt was seen at Best Buy in Sunnyvale. A Toy's "R" Us in San Jose has been reported to have the Stryfe.  The Jolt at Best Buy is retailing for $4.99, while the Stryfe at Toys "R" Us is going for $24.99, more expensive than either Amazon or Walmart.

While the Jolt has a new paint job, and the nose has been changed a little, it does not actually mention the Elite line anywhere on it or the packaging. Looks like Nerf may still be reserving that for blasters that hit certain ranges.






Special thanks to Amy, who dropped the news and snapped us a picture of the Jolt at Best Buy.
Reddit post by Docheisenberg sighting the Stryfe can be found here: http://www.reddit.com/r/Nerf/comments/14cgdu/nerf_stryfe_found_in_bay_area_san_jose_ca/

Black Friday Ads

blackfriday.com has leaked some of this year's ads and Nerf blasters and accessories

seem to be a hot item this year.  There's even an ad for a Toys "R" Us exclusive sonic series Vortex Praxis! Check out some hot deals you'll be able to find after Turkey day, provided you don't mind waiting in a few lines...... 

Walmart holiday ad

More pictures after the jump.

Last Day for Nerf Sale

Tomorrow (September 1st) is the last day for the Toys "R" Us Buy one get one free sale on all Nerf blasters. This includes Elite and Vortex lines. So far the store still has prices about $5 higher than other retailers, but this sale really makes picking up some of those more expensive blasters like the Hail-Fire and Pyragon worth it!

Coupon available here: http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/media/trus/IN082612B_test_cpns.pdf

Sunnyvale Toys "R" Us is stocked up!

Elite magazines and darts spotted in Bay Area

Elite 18 round magazines and 12 pack Elite dart refills have been spotted at local Toys "R" Us' throughout the Bay Area.