November 2011 Notable Toys — Guns & Accessories

Having enough ammo on hand can mean the difference between winning and losing when it comes to NERF blaster missions. The Nerf Vortex Vigilon Disc Blaster holds up to 5 long-range discs, and its built-in clip drops down at the touch of a button. Simply release the clip, reload the discs and reengage the clip for minimum rearming time and maximum blasting action. Offering long-range, high-powered disc-blasting technology, Nerf Vortex Vigilon Disc Blaster hurls ultra-distance discs for the ultimate battle experience. The Nerf Vortex Vigilon Disc Blaster comes with 5 discs and instructions.
— As of 10/18/2011 this product had 4.3 out of 5 stars from 8 reviews on ToysRUs.com. Pros: Easy to reload; shoots long distances. Cons: Discs bounce off of the surfaces they hit and become lost.

Pump-action, 10-disc blaster is customizable so kids can enhance their fire control or modify their blaster for mobility. With removable 10-disc magazine for maximum firepower with minimum reloading time. Removable stock and versatile Tactical Rail System let kids modify their blaster to meet their battlefield needs. (Tactical Rail accessories sold separately.) As with all VORTEX blasters, features XLR long-range disc technology to launch discs an ultra long distance. PRAXIS blaster comes with removable stock, 10-disc magazine, 10 discs and instructions.
— As of 10/14/2011 this product had 4.8 out of 5 stars from 5 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Accurate, long range; several reviewers said this was their favorite of the Vortex line. Cons: Discs are easily lost and not sold separately.
— As of 10/14/2011 this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 6 reviews on ToysRUs.com. Pros: Simple to use; clip loading process is satisfying; Doesn't hurt to get hit by the discs. Cons: Discs get lost easily.

No one will suspect a barrage of mini marshmallows from this small 12” bow. Load mini marshmallows into the chamber and pull the sting back to unleash the white and fluffy ammo. Pull the sting back again to release another marshmallow. The bow will shoot as fast as it can be pulled. Launch date: 2011.

In spite of it's small size, this marshmallow shooter can go the distance. Load one mini marshmallow into the front barrel, pump the front grip 5-7 times, then pull the trigger and watch the marshmallow fly up to 30 feet away. This tiny 6” shooter is the perfect size for a stocking stuffer, or stash it in a desk drawer for emergency ‘mallow attacks. Launch date: 2011.

Shoot potato pellets over 50 feet. Just combine one potato with this 6 inch potato gun for hours of fun. Each potato will yield about 300 pellets.
— John Blair, owner of Science Safari in Cary, N.C., told TDmonthly in a September 2011 survey that they sell about 15 of this item each month.