Essential Linkage: Nerf continues to make better and better foam weaponry. Want-want-want!
You're never too old to play with toys.
Whether your toy of choice is a multi-thousand dollar computer or an actual toy, it makes no difference - it's that same wondrous mindset that sees many of us fascinated... indeed, enraptured, by whatever toy is in front of us. And with that in mind, the new Nerf Stampede - which Ars Technica has just reviewed - is pretty damn rapturous.
"The Stampede ships with a riot shield attachment, and that can also be fitted on any of the existing N-Force line. A gray plastic handle can be attached to the tactical rail on the bottom of the Stampede, and by pressing a button, you can deploy two spring-loaded legs from the bottom of the accessory to turn the handle into a bipod so you can drop to your stomach and lay down some nice covering fire one-handed."
Want. Oh, such want. A lick of paint (but keeping the bright barrel) would turn this into some awesome costuming for just about any SF cosplay you can think of, or an awesome prop for some live action roleplay. Not to mention, it's cool for keeping wayward deputy editors in line.
I wonder if I could justify a Nerf modding article in Atomic...
Issue: 133 | February, 2012