{"id":9291,"date":"2013-10-18T02:40:33","date_gmt":"2013-10-18T06:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=9291"},"modified":"2013-10-18T02:40:33","modified_gmt":"2013-10-18T06:40:33","slug":"equipment-new-nerf-zombie-strike-coming-from-hasbro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=9291","title":{"rendered":"Equipment: New Nerf Zombie Strike Coming from Hasbro"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Zombies beware. This fall, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) offer<a href=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/NERF-ZOMBIE-STRIKE-CROSSFIRE-BOW.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-9292\" alt=\"NERF ZOMBIE STRIKE CROSSFIRE BOW\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/NERF-ZOMBIE-STRIKE-CROSSFIRE-BOW-1024x674.jpg\" width=\"394\" height=\"210\" \/><\/a>s NERF fans the ultimate in zombie protection and preparedness with the introduction of the NERF ZOMBIE STRIKE line. Inspired by the latest pop culture trends within graphic novels, film, and television, the collection allows members of NERF Nation to reenact favorite high-adrenaline zombie scenes, plan for epic battles against the undead, and hone the skills necessary to ensure the survival of the human race.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDrawing on the popularity of pre-existing games created by NERF fans and the prevalence of zombies on screens big and small, the ZOMBIE STRIKE line fulfills a high demand for active, fantasy-based play,\u201d says Michael Ritchie, Sr. Director, Global Brand Strategy and Marketing. \u201cThe full line will grow in 2014 to include blasters, bows, licensed gear and an interactive app, all equipped with the high-performance and innovative features the NERF brand is renowned for.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The first two items in the 2013 ZOMBIE STRIKE lineup, the multi-shot SLEDGEFIRE blaster and the front loading HAMMERSHOT blaster, were on display at Hasbro\u2019s booth at San Diego Comic-Con and officially landed on Target shelves around August 1. Product features unique to the ZOMBIE STRIKE line include the SLEDGEFIRE blaster\u2019s triple dart shell-system which allows for simultaneous multi-shot blasting, the HAMMERSHOT blaster\u2019s hammer system that enables easy, one-handed firing action, signature ZOMBIE STRIKE darts and new zombie-inspired deco.<\/p>\n<p>Here is the review of the <a href=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=8950\" target=\"_blank\">Hammershot<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Expanding in Spring 2014, the ZOMBIE STRIKE collection will become available nationwide and include additional blasters, a crossbow and a foam sword. Additionally, fans will be able to continue fighting the living dead digitally on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nerf.com\">Nerf.com<\/a> and on mobile devices with the introduction of a new digital Nerf Zombie game, available in Spring 2014. ZOMBIE STRIKE blasters will give fans the confidence that when humans must inevitably rise up together and face the living dead, NERF Nation will prevail.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-9291 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=9293'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/NERF-ZOMBI-STRIKE-SIDESTRIKE-in-HOLSTER-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-9293\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-9293'>\n\t\t\t\tNerf SideSwipe in Holster\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=9294'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/NERF-ZOMBIE-STRIKE-FUSEFIRE-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-9294\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-9294'>\n\t\t\t\tNerf FuseFire\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=9295'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/NERF-ZOMBIE-STRIKE-Hammershot-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-9295\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-9295'>\n\t\t\t\tNerf HammerShot\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=9296'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/NERF-ZOMBIE-STRIKE-RICOCHET-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-9296\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-9296'>\n\t\t\t\tNerf Ricochet\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=9297'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/NERF-ZOMBIE-STRIKE-RIPSHOT-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-9297\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-9297'>\n\t\t\t\tNerf RipShot\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=9298'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/NERF-ZOMBIE-STRIKE-SIDESTRIKE-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-9298\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-9298'>\n\t\t\t\tNerf SideStrike\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=9299'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/NERF-ZOMBIE-STRIKE-Sledgefire-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-9299\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-9299'>\n\t\t\t\tNerf SledgeFire\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=9300'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/NERF-ZOMBIE-STRIKE-STRIKEBLADE-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-9300\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-9300'>\n\t\t\t\tNerf StrikeBlade\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zombies beware. This fall, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) offers NERF fans the ultimate in zombie protection and preparedness with the introduction of the NERF ZOMBIE STRIKE line. 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