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|Title = Vortex |
|Title = Vortex |
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|Image = Vortex.png |
|Image = Vortex.png |
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|Year = [[2011]] |
|Year = [[2011]] |
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+ | |Capacity = [[XLR disc]]s |
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− | The '''Vortex''' line was a [[Nerf]] [[List of Nerf Themes|theme]] that was introduced in [[2011]]. It is the successor to the [[Koosh Vortex]] line, of which it shares its name, due to the fact that they both fire disc-related object, with the Koosh blasters fire [[Koosh Ring]]s and the Nerf versions fire [[Vortex Disk]]s. It is to be released on September 10th, 2011 (9:10:11) to follow up with the 9:9:9 campaign of the [[Raider CS-35]] and the 9:9:10 campaign of the [[Stampede ECS]]. There are four initial blasters to be released, with more to follow depending on its success. It is the first new [[Nerf]] theme to be released since the [[Ball Blasters]] line of [[2004]]. |
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+ | The '''Vortex''' line is a [[Nerf]] [[List of Nerf Themes|theme]] that was introduced in [[2011]]. It was the first new Nerf theme to be released since the [[Ball Blasters]] line of [[2004]]. It is distinguished by its ammo type, [[XLR disc]]s, which are fired at great distances. |
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== Background == |
== Background == |
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− | The first knowledge of a new Nerf theme was announced at the |
+ | The first knowledge of a new Nerf theme was announced at the 2011 New York Toy Fair, where the [[Gear Up]] line was also announced. This series would consist of 4 blasters to anticipate the release of the new line which was just announced. |
Soon after that, a price tag of several items arrived on a German site. The results were: |
Soon after that, a price tag of several items arrived on a German site. The results were: |
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*NERF Vortex Ammo Refills: 4,90 € |
*NERF Vortex Ammo Refills: 4,90 € |
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*NERF Vortex Mission: 12,90 € |
*NERF Vortex Mission: 12,90 € |
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*NERF Vortex Nitron: 69,90 € |
*NERF Vortex Nitron: 69,90 € |
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+ | *NERF Vortex Praxis: 39,90 € |
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− | *NERF Vortex Practice: 39,90 € (This one's name turned out to be [[Praxis]], explaining why it is the second most expensive) |
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*NERF Vortex Proton: 14,90 € |
*NERF Vortex Proton: 14,90 € |
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*NERF Vortex Vigilon: 24,90 € |
*NERF Vortex Vigilon: 24,90 € |
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− | News started to pop up very shortly after on the fact that these new blasters would not fire [[Micro Dart]]s, and instead a new type of ammunition. Eventually Nerf released a video of the [[Vigilon]], [[Praxis]] and [[Nitron]], verifying the fact that it would fire |
+ | News started to pop up very shortly after on the fact that these new blasters would not fire [[Micro Dart]]s, and instead a new type of ammunition. Eventually Nerf released a video of the [[Vigilon]], [[Praxis]] and [[Nitron]], verifying the fact that it would fire discs. A second video was later released, this time showing off the [[Proton]] |
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+ | In May 2018, the [[Vortex VTX]] was announced for late May, 2018. |
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== Blasters == |
== Blasters == |
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+ | |[[File:Diatron.jpg|200px|link=Diatron]] |
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+ | |[[Diatron]] |
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− | == Upcoming Blasters == |
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+ | |[[File:Lumitron.jpg|200px|link=Lumitron]] |
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+ | |[[File:Nitron.jpg|200px|link=Nitron]] |
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+ | |[[File:Praxisnew.jpg|200px|link=Praxis]] |
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+ | |[[File:Proton.jpg|200px|link=Proton]] |
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+ | |[[File:Pyragon1lg._V401994281_.jpg|200px|link=Pyragon]] |
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+ | |[[File:Revonix.jpg|200px|link=Revonix360]] |
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+ | |[[Revonix360]] |
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+ | |[[File:Vigilon.jpg|200px|link=Vigilon]] |
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== See Also == |
== See Also == |
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* [[Ball Blasters]] |
* [[Ball Blasters]] |
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* [[Atom Blasters]] |
* [[Atom Blasters]] |
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+ | * [[Gear Up]] |
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− | == Video == |
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− | [[Video:Nerf Vortex 2011 commercial (Long Form version)|thumb|left|300px]] |
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[[Category:Nerf themes]] |
[[Category:Nerf themes]] |
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[[Category:Vortex]] |
[[Category:Vortex]] |
Latest revision as of 23:00, 25 June 2020
This product has been discontinued. It can no longer be found in retail stores. |
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The Vortex line is a Nerf theme that was introduced in 2011. It was the first new Nerf theme to be released since the Ball Blasters line of 2004. It is distinguished by its ammo type, XLR discs, which are fired at great distances.
Background[]
The first knowledge of a new Nerf theme was announced at the 2011 New York Toy Fair, where the Gear Up line was also announced. This series would consist of 4 blasters to anticipate the release of the new line which was just announced.
Soon after that, a price tag of several items arrived on a German site. The results were:
- NERF Vortex Ammo Refills: 4,90 €
- NERF Vortex Mission: 12,90 €
- NERF Vortex Nitron: 69,90 €
- NERF Vortex Praxis: 39,90 €
- NERF Vortex Proton: 14,90 €
- NERF Vortex Vigilon: 24,90 €
News started to pop up very shortly after on the fact that these new blasters would not fire Micro Darts, and instead a new type of ammunition. Eventually Nerf released a video of the Vigilon, Praxis and Nitron, verifying the fact that it would fire discs. A second video was later released, this time showing off the Proton
In May 2018, the Vortex VTX was announced for late May, 2018.
Blasters[]
Picture | Name and Info |
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Diatron | |
Lumitron | |
Nitron | |
Praxis | |
Proton | |
Pyragon | |
Revonix360 | |
Vigilon |
See Also[]
- N-Strike
- Dart Tag
- Ball Blasters
- Atom Blasters
- Gear Up