Leave of Absence Announcement

I'm going to be taking a leave of absence for a while, as other do exactly what I do here, and I don't really have interest for blogging at the moment.  I want to leave the information up, as it might be useful to someone one day.
I may come back from time to time, but future posts will be mostly infrequent.

You can find me on eBay, or Etsy:
eBay: https://www.ebay.com/str/cash1974
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BasementBrigadeToys?ref=seller-platform-mcnav

If you do have any questions, feel free to comment.

Until we meet again,
- Justus...the nerf CommenTATER.

Review of the Worker Retaliator Breech

          Short review here.  Included in this set is:
- 1 breach
- 1 o-ring
- 1 "AR" styled thing.
- 1 breach pin

           I bought this item myself, and reviewing it from a consumer prospective.

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Review of the Worker 7 kg Spring Upgrade kit

Review of the 7 kg Spring Upgrade kit from Worker

           Another spring review.  Another…good…spring review.  (Below is mostly copied from the 5kg EAT Spring review.)

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Review of the Worker Retaliator Catch Plate

Review of the Worker Retaliator Catch Plate

The Worker Retaliator catch plate was purchased as part of an experiment to see if one could re-build an entire retaliator with nothing but a shell.  As it turns out, I also had a bolt sled and trigger I could use, but worker sells those as well.

Loadout 5: Humans versus Cucumbers Infector

Loadout 5: Humans versus Cucumbers (or HvZ): Cucumber special loadouts.  (Can be used for HvZ as well)

Loadout Name: Infector

Worker Swordfish released!

Worker Swordfish Released! (Not a review.)
               The community is excited as worker recently released the Swordfish: A stryfe shell that was designed by worker!  The nice thing about this is that with the stryfe shortage making stryfes 50-80 dollars, we now have a viable alternative!  A 30-40 dollar alternative, but it is still cheaper than 50-80 dollars.

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Review of the Elite Alpha Trooper Spring Upgrade kit from Worker.

Review of the Elite Alpha Trooper Spring Upgrade kit from Worker.

                I don’t know how long it has been out by worker, but I found worker’s spring upgrade kit for the EAT.  5 kilograms is safe for the priming rod, and doubles the spring-weight!

               

                All parts in this set have been used (minus the Vaseline), and I find all parts perform their duty adequately.

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Loadout 4: Humans versus Cucumbers (HvZ) Husk

Loadout 4: Humans versus Cucumbers (HvZ) Loadouts: Cucumber special loadouts.  (Can be used for HvZ as well)

Loadout Name: Husk

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Primary:

Nerf Vortex Howler, or nerf blaster that shoots one dart: Scout IX-3, Nitefinder EX-3, Element EX-3, Clearshot, etc.

Secondary:

None

Other Weapons:

None

Other Equipment:

Cucumber wrist band to mark you are a cucumber

Purpose

                Husks serve as regular cucumbers, accept for the fact that they can use their rocket to tag somebody from a distance.  W/o the rocket, they are a regular cucumber.

                Effective against: Players with any equipment except for shields,because shields can block the missile/darts.

Nerf News: Everest Toys and Nerf Rival

Nerf News: Everest Toys and Nerf Rival

By now, the hype is on for the new vortex release, so that’s old news.  What else is older news by now? New rival blasters, leaked from the same place that the delta trooper, scout 2.0, and Thunder-hawk were leaked a few weeks back.

Everest toys has given us some interesting leaks in the past (without pictures) and another three leaks are coming in today: (No pictures yet)

The Star Wars RP Zeus Blaster

The Star Wars RP Athena Blaster (New!)

(Pix 1)

The Star Wars RP Hercules Blaster (New!)

(Pix 2)

These are the second and third blasters (The Hercules and Athena) to become promotional products before their main series release.  The first being the Deadpool Kronos XVIII-500 blasters.  The current Hercules is a Bigshock w/ an AR removed and a paint job, but now a real one comes!

What do I expect?  Obviously, a Zeus repaint (Hasbro LOVES their repaints).  The Hercules blaster should be big, and it needs to carry a decent amount of ammunition.  I cannot wait to see what will happen in the weeks ahead!

In Newer News, the community hype is on for the latest overwatch series blasters release.  Some theorize that there will be leaks at a major toy convention in November, but we don’t know that for certain.  The announcement came after this was released on twitter by Overwatch.  I have never played Overwatch, but to those who enjoy it and nerf, I can only expect much joy if the blasters are indeed not re-shells, but new technology!  (I mean, new blasters usually means new modification potential.)

1000 Mile Mark at the Nerf Single-Shot Workshop

1000 View Mile Mark at the Nerf Single-Shot Workshop

My apologies for not posting recently.  More Rival News to come.

I was excited on May 17, 2018 when I looked at the stats page to find that our viewership had gone from about 100+ when I re-started the blog, all the way to the 1000 view mark.  (1017 to be precise.)

I wanted to give a quick thank you to my viewers for helping to keep this blog going by viewing.  We have gone from a few views a month in September and October, to 2-3 views almost every day in May!  Sometimes, as many as 5 views a day, which I never expected to happen!

I look forward to the future of nerf with all of you!  And speaking of which, we have some nerf Rival news in the post following this one! – T.N.C.

Nerf Blast from the Past Review: Nerf Vortex Proton

Nerf Blast from the Past Review: Nerf Vortex Proton

GENERAL INFO:

                Included was a blaster and 3 discs.  (In both packages)

                There were also a special package or two released with the proton.  (2-packs and such).

                Besides the original were a white recolor and a sonic series proton.

Proton
Courtesy of Nerf Wikia

MY IDEAS OF THE BLASTER:

                The blaster is a mini power house, but we are going to get into that later.  Lets start with the basics:

                Released in the first vortex wave release, and 1 of 7 blasters, the proton has received 2 paint jobs:  The original, and a white recolor.  The white recolor looks sweet in my opinion.  Picture posted to the right.

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Nerf Blast from the Past Review: Nerf N-strike Elite Stryfe

Nerf Blast from the Past Review: Nerf N-strike Elite Stryfe (includes Elite XD & Modulus)

GENERAL INFO:

Included (Elite and Elite XD): Blaster, 6 dart clip, and 6 darts.

Stryfe CS-18 Mission Kit: Stryfe, 18 Clip, 18 darts, Stockade Stock, and Retaliator Barrel.

Modulus Stryfe: Blaster, 6 dart clip, 6 darts, barrel, and handle.

MY IDEAS OF THE BLASTER:

Courtesy of Nerf Wikia

The blaster is widely known as one of the best blasters for modifying along with the Longshot and Nite-finder.  The Stryfe is nice for beginners, because it has a simple internal operation platform.

The handle is very comfortable.  The trigger pull is also rather easy.  The blaster is nice and compact and can be used as a side-arm on heavier loadouts.  This blaster may very well have the most kits released for it, and there are MANY different parts, kits, and upgrades that can be purchased for this blaster.

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Official Announcement:

Official Announcement:

I kind of hinted before that I sell nerf blasters, but I now want to openly announce that I sell nerf blasters.  If you are interested in purchasing any, a link is providing to Basement Brigades eBay store.  I sell blasters and such under the nerf section.

Wanted to let you know in case you were interested.

Link: http://stores.ebay.com/cash1974/Nerf-/_i.html?_fsub=13686830012

Also, I have been thinking about how I want to structure things in my blog.  I know I want to stick with modifications, modified blaster reviews, and some reviews, but I don’t have enough time / money / permission to review a lot of brand new blasters.  However, my reviews are rather popular.  I may start talking more about modification relevancy, but I want YOUR opinion.  After all, you guys, the readers, are who I write this for.  Should I post more videos?  Mods? Or reviews?  Please let me know in the comment’s below.  Let me know in the comment section below.  Feedback is appreciated and thank you in advance!

-  Justus from the Nerf Single-shot Work Shop.

Nerf Review: Modified Nerf Mega Cycloneshock

Nerf Review: Modified Nerf Mega Cycloneshock

GENERAL INFO:

Modifications: AR Removal, Dart Post Removal, Trigger Lock Removal.

MY IDEAS OF THE BLASTER:

Modified Cycloneshock for sale as of: 3/22/18

This blaster had a problem with varying ranges, so I decided I would take out the AR, as that is what was causing the problem.  Unfortunately, it means dryfiring is dangerous, but at least the blaster fires more consistantly now.  Good darts fire somewhere around 45-55 feet.  Not as good darts still fire around 30-35 feet.

Not much more power was achieved from this mod.  I need an upgraded spring to do so.

RANGES:

50 feet flat on average.  Angled shots were not recorded.

ACCURACY:

Just what you might expect from a mega blaster…terrible.

Come soon mega accustrike…come soon.

Nerf Mod Review: First Overhauled Stryfe

Nerf Mod Review: First Overhauled Stryfe

GENERAL INFO:

Lipo XT-60 re-wire, Meishel 2.0 Motor Replacement, Electrical tape mod

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Blast from the Past Nerf Review: Nerf Vortex Nitron

Blast from the Past Nerf Review: Nerf Vortex Nitron

GENERAL INFO:

Included 1 scope, 20 round clips, and 20 XLR Discs.

MY IDEAS OF THE BLASTER:

While a lot of fun, this blaster is probably on the lower end of the vortex line and was the only vortex blaster to not receive a recolor/re-shell.  It was not popular then, but of the two I owned, I sold them within hours of listing them.

Nerf Vortex Nitron
Courtesy of Nerf Wiki

These used to fetch a pretty penny, but now are only about 25 dollars USD complete.  30 dollars USD if you are lucky with the scope and all 20 discs.

One important note is that the blaster only likes stock style ammunition.  The off-brand ammunition with a raised middle section do not work at all and will only create stress on the blaster.

The RoF is less than stellar.  About 1 to 1.5 darts per second.  With all these cons, you may think it is a terrible blaster.  Never fear.  With stock ammunition and good batteries, this blaster has 2 redeeming features.

RANGES:

45 feet flat, 40 feet usable range to get a good shot.

Best angled shots can get 47-50 feet with 45 feet usable range.

4 batteries were slightly used, and 2 were used more before the other four.  Theoretically, this “might” have lived up to the 60 feet range claims.

ACCURACY:

This was the kicker.  Most vortex blasters suffer the “curve curse.”  This one, when fired flat, does not suffer from that “curve curse.”  At about 35 feet, I hit the target I was aiming for.  The target was about 6 inches, so a human hit is guaranteed.

SPECIAL ITEMS:

 20 round full auto blasting.

This is a decent blaster in my honest opinion.  Stock war practical too!  (Apart from rev time.)  Decent range, accuracy, and capacity.

Nerf Modern Review: Nerf Rival Artemis XVII-3000

Nerf Modern (As of 2018) Review: Nerf Rival Artemis XVII-3000

GENERAL INFO:

Included Blaster and 30 rounds.
Released just a year ago.

Slam-fire and Pump action!
Can re-load on the fly!

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Blast from the Past Review: Nerf Rival Apollo XV-700

Nerf Review: Nerf Rival Apollo XV-700

This is starting the "Blast from the Past" series.  Blast from the Past blasters are older, outdated blasters.  More recent blasters will be posted under "Modern Review"

Yeah, it's old and outclassed, but I am going to review it anyways as it was a cheap startup option with varying ammunition capacity.

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Nerf News: Drac Visits the Toy Fair, Blasters Confirmed, Blasters Leaked, and More!

Drac Visits the Toy Fair, Blasters Confirmed, Blasters Leaked, and More!

I am the very model of a Modern Major General...

OK, I have a lot of ground to cover, so please bear with me.  This is a rather long post, covering lots of news...

Lord Draconial Visited the Hasbro Toy Fair, and got a look at some really cool blasters!  Including the new Accumegas!  I am rather excited, and cannot wait for the accumega's release, but while I wait, let's go over some of the other blasters that are coming up for release.

Here we go! (It's all after the break)

Nerf Review: Buzz Bee Tek 6

The Buzz Bee Spring Donor...Tek 6
(Nerf Wikia Photo)

Nerf Review: Buzz Bee Tek 6

GENERAL INFO:

(regular 1 pack blaster)- 1 blaster and 6 micro darts.

MY IDEAS OF THE BLASTER:

The blaster is one of the best donor spring blasters.  I put one in my Firestrike (The one I did the mod review on) and made it a very strong blaster.

Aesthetically, the Tek 6 lacks, in my opinion.  It’s odd handle and priming mechanism makes it odd to cock.

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Nerf Review: Nerf Rebelle Secrets & Spies Courage Crossbow

Nerf Review: Nerf Rebelle Secrets & Spies Courage Crossbow

Courage Crossbow
(Courtesy of Nerf Wiki)

GENERAL INFO:

Included crossbow and 2 arrows

MY IDEAS OF THE BLASTER:

The blaster is impractical, but a bucket load of fun.  It holds three arrows, (When one arrow is loaded) and is an actual crossbow.  Powered by a string, not a plunger system.

This blaster is now known as the Nerf Zombie Strike Wrathbolt.

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Nerf Review: Rebelle Remix True Legacy Bow

Nerf Review: Rebelle Remix True Legacy Bow

Posting a couple Rebelle reviews that I had lying around...

GENERAL INFO:

Included multiple charms, blaster, and 5 darts

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Nerf Mod Review: Modified Nerf N-strike Elite Alpha Trooper CS-12

Nerf Review: Modified Nerf N-strike Elite Alpha Trooper CS-12

GENERAL INFO:

Locks Removed, AR Removed (Not my removal Job), Air Seal Improved, Spring Replaced

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Nerf Mod Review: Modified Nerf N-strike Elite Hyperfire

Nerf Review: Nerf N-strike Elite Hyperfire (A.K.A. the ADHDfire)

GENERAL INFO:

Mods: Rewire, Microswitch Upgrade, Motor Replacement (Meishel 2.0).

No lipos.

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Nerf CommenTATER’s Take: The Zombie Strike Scavenger.

Nerf CommenTATER’s Take: The Zombie Strike Scavenger.

                Recently released on Blasterhub, I want to talk about my ideas of this blaster.  This is essentially a slam-fire slingfire from the looks of things.  The whole slam-fire on/off switch is a bad idea.  JUST MAKE IT SLAM-FIRE HASBRO.  The handle also looks slanted at angle as angled as the Longstrike CS-6, making slam-fire on a lever action hard and uncomfortable.

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Nerf CommenTATER’s Take: Modulus Ghost Ops Evader

Nerf CommenTATER’s Take: Modulus Ghost Ops Evader

Great…nerf is doing a sub-series…of a sub-series.  Honestly, it is great to see a fly wheeler with a Stryfe-like platform back, but in the clear series?  The Ghost Ops is too gimmicky for me.  Hasbro’s whole thing about the "completely clear to keep players undetected on any mission..." is really just a gimmick.  No, you cannot sneak with a flywheel blaster, Yes, your enemy will see your blaster and ammunition capacity.
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Nerf Review: Modified Nerf Dart Tag Crossfire: “The Whisperer”

Nerf Review: Modified Nerf Dart Tag Crossfire: “The Whisperer”

GENERAL INFO:

Includes 3 darts, AR removal.

MY IDEAS OF THE BLASTER:

This blaster has been around for quite some time.  I remember it as one of the first successful modifications I ever did.  It was the first successful body mod I did.  I wanted it to look more like a pistol and get rid of a dart holder that dropped 3 out of 5 darts…

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Nerf News: The Rival Hades XVIII-6000 and the Rival Prometheus XVIII-20K

Hey Guys,

This is my second news story today releasing photos of the Prometheus and the Hades

These both have the number code XVIII which equals 18.  I expect these to be released some-time this year.  Enjoy the video and don’t forget to share!

Update 1/25/17:

Official Press releases from Hasbro:

NERF RIVAL PROMETHEUS MXVIII-20K Blaster(Ages 14 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $199.99/Available: Fall 2018)

Head into battle blazing to take on the competition with the NERF RIVAL PROMETHEUS MXVIII-20K blaster! This blaster features the new ADVANCED ACCELERATION SYSTEM which allows it to fire at a rate of 8 high-impact rounds per second! This blaster also holds a whopping 200 high-impact rounds in its easy-load hopper. The PROMETHEUS MXVIII-20K blaster is fully motorized with a rechargeable NiMh battery for endless fun. Package includes blaster, 200 high-impact rounds, rechargeable NiMh battery, charger, two flags, shoulder strap and instructions. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.

NERF RIVAL PHANTOM CORPS HADES XVIII-6000 Blaster

(Ages 14 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $69.99/Available: Fall 2018)
Experience intense head-to-head competition with the NERF RIVAL HADES XVIII-6000 blaster! Load 60 high-impact rounds into the easy-load integrated magazine, prime, and pull the trigger to fire a barrage at your enemies. Whether Team Red, Team Blue, or Phantom Corps, Rival battles will never be the same. Package includes blaster, 60 high-impact rounds, two flags and instructions. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.

Link to the original article: http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gadgets/a15870809/nerf-rival-prometheus-blaster-reveal-2018/

Nerf News: The Infinius and Thunderhawk Photos released!

Hey Guys,

This is a news video I made on the 23^rd, but did not get to post until today.

From what I have heard, these are going to be released this fall.  Enjoy the video!

Update 1/25/17: I accidentally say 6 D batteries in the video, this blaster only uses four.

Official Press releases from Hasbro:

NERF N-STRIKE ELITE INFINUS Blaster

(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $69.99/Available: Fall 2018)

Load and fire fast with the NERF N-STRIKE ELITE INFINUS blaster! The INFINUS blaster features motorized Quick-Load Technology; as kids feed darts into the blaster, the darts are automatically loaded into the 30-dart removable drum. With motorized, rapid-fire blasting, kids can quickly unleash a barrage of darts on their targets. Hold down the acceleration button to power up the blaster, then pull the trigger to fire. The INFINUS blaster includes 30 Elite darts. Requires 4 D batteries, not included. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.

NERF ACCUSTRIKE MEGA THUNDERHAWK Blaster
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $49.99/Available: Fall 2018)
Introducing Nerf’s first ever MEGA ACCUSTRIKE blaster! Blast with power and precision with the NERF MEGA THUNDERHAWK blaster. The barrel extension slides back and forth on the top of the blaster for custom performance allowing for distance targeting or a more compact blaster. The THUNDERHAWK allows for steady shots with the flip-down bipod for MEGA performance with ACCUSTRIKE accuracy. The THUNDERHAWK blaster includes a 10-dart, side-loading indexing clip and 10 NERF MEGA ACCUSTRIKE darts. Also compatible with NERF MEGA darts. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.

Link to the original article: https://gizmodo.com/a-clever-trick-lets-nerfs-newest-blaster-shoot-a-seemin-1822197174

Nerf Review: Modified Nerf N-strike Elite Hyperfire

Nerf Review: Modified Nerf N-strike Elite Hyperfire

GENERAL INFO:

Mods: Rewire, Microswitch Upgrade, Motor Replacement.

MY IDEAS OF THE BLASTER:

My dad calls this the ADHD fire when I told him how far this thing fires.

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Nerf Review: The (Former) SPRS (Super Powered Rapidstrike)

Nerf Review: (Formerly working) Super Powered Rapidstrike

GENERAL INFO:

Lipo-ed, re-wired, different flywheels.

MY IDEAS OF THE BLASTER:
This saved me in the only war it ever participated in.  It also did great when I was practicing.

Aluminum flywheels in combination with a 2s Lipo made a great difference!  Range AND accuracy increased.  The assault rifle looks of the Rapidstrike were cool.  Now, it has come to an end…

The flywheels vibrated out of place, so I now look to a minimized Rapidstrike project.

Generation 2 SPRS Internals

Gen 2 SPRS Middle Section

Gen 2 SPRS Handle Internals

Generation One SPRS (Stock Flywheels...No Rewire)

From the game report

While it lasted, however, it was great:

It's death came when a flywheel came off the motor axial, and I had to repair it.  I wasn't careful and broke a soldered connection, and because I could not solder, I had to abandon it for the time.

My Meishel 2.0 Hyperfire is just as good as this blaster better than this blaster.

RANGES:

79-84 feet ANGLED with off-brand darts that don’t get as good range as elites.

52 feet FLAT w/ off brands

ACCURACY:

From 30 feet, a human hit was guaranteed.  The weapon fired a tad to the right at the time.

SPECIAL ITEMS:

Modified sweet-looking-blaster.

Sincerely,

The Nerf CommenTATER

Another Random HvC Report from... 11/28/17

 11/28/17: Another HvC game report:

This happened a while back...I finally am getting around to posting it.  Enjoy!

This was another great human vs. cucumbers game.  For one, the game was timed so that the game end when I left.  I was actually there the whole game for once!

There were two starters, and they were incidentally the two fastest runners at ARCH.

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Breaking the Slience: Happy New Years and my New Project

Breaking the Silence.

Happy New Year Folks!  Many new nerf weapons are coming, and several have already arrived.

I have been working on various projects, but I wanted to share one in particular with you.  My Barricade Deploy integration.  The first I have ever done.

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