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Nerf Vortex Vigilon Blaster
- 5-disc blaster features built-in, rapid-reload disc clip so you can stay in the action and on the path to victory
- Drop-down clip snaps open for reload and holds up to 5 discs
- As with all Vortex blasters, features XLR long-range disc technology to launch discs an ultra long distance
- Vigilon blaster comes with 5 discs and instructions
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 3.27 x 14.02 x 9.13 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.58 pounds |
ASIN | B004SKQNDQ |
Item model number | 32215 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 8 years and up |
Best Sellers Rank | #576,857 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #2,173 in Toy Foam Blasters |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Release date | September 10, 2011 |
Manufacturer | Nerf |
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Product Description
Product Description
Having enough ammo on hand can mean the difference between winning and losing when it comes to Nerf blaster missions. The 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 your discs and reengage the clip for minimum rearming time and maximum blasting action! Offering long-range, high-powered disc-blasting technology, Nerf Vortex blasters hurl ultra-distance discs for the ultimate battle experience!
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If you want the firepower to see you through even the toughest, longest-running battles, the NERF VORTEX VIGILON is the blaster you'll want by your side. Having enough ammo on hand can mean the difference between winning and losing when it comes to NERF blaster missions. The NERF VORTEX VIGILON blaster holds up to five long-range discs, and its built-in clip drops down at the touch of a button so you won't have to take a break from the action to reload. This blaster comes with five discs and instructions.
VIGILON
Includes:
Blaster and five discs
Age Recommendations:
8 years and older
Caution:
Do not aim darts/discs at eyes
or face.
The internal magazine drops down for rapid disc reloads during battle.
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Each of the five included discs features extra long range technology so you can blast a path to victory. View larger.
Long-Range, Blasting for Heavy-Duty Battles
Stay in the thick of things and blast your way to victory with the NERF VORTEX VIGILON blaster. This blaster won't let you down when the action gets intense. Offering long-range, high-powered disc-blasting technology, the VORTEX VIGILON blaster hurls ultra-distance discs for the ultimate battle experience. Aim for faraway targets on the move and keep the action going strong.
Fast Reloading for Maximum Blasting
With the VORTEX VIGILON blaster reloading is quick. Simply release the clip, reload your discs, and re-engage the clip for minimum re-arming time and maximum blasting.
Safety Reminders
To keep the fun going, remember to never aim for face or eyes. To avoid injury, only use the discs designed for this product. Never modify the discs or blaster.
What's in the Box
NERF VORTEX VIGILON blaster, five discs, and instructions.
From the Manufacturer
Having enough ammo on hand can mean the difference between winning and losing when it comes to Nerf blaster missions. The 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 your discs and reengage the clip for minimum rearming time and maximum blasting action!
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Customers like the entertainment value, durability, ease of use, and performance of the toy gun. For example, they mention that it's fun for boys and girls of all ages, the discs are not as flimsy as one would imagine, and that it shoots far and accurately. They appreciate the distance, and design. Opinions are mixed on quality and pain relief.
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Customers find the toy gun to be fun for boys and girls of all ages. They say it's a good buy for some good fun, and can be used outside and inside. Some customers also mention that the disc guns are a lot more fun than the regular guns, and are easier to aim. Overall, customers say the tote is perfect for kids of all age, and has nice action with the magazine and reloads.
"...This blaster is well balanced and you can quite easily do a nice Wild West style twirl...." Read more
"...It is a really fun toy. the only problem is that the sound sometimes scares our dog..." Read more
"...He couldn't wait to receive this gun. It is a lot of fun to shoot and the discs are very well made...." Read more
"...It's fun, and especially suited to younger kids, as the disks are easier to manipulate than darts." Read more
Customers find the toy gun easy to use. They say the disks are easy to load, and the gun is simple to operate. Customers also say the gun shoots further and is easier to aim.
"...Loading it is a cinch. A switch accessible by your thumb opens up the side-loading magazine. Stuff in 5 discs, slap it shut and you're good to go...." Read more
"...fun, and especially suited to younger kids, as the disks are easier to manipulate than darts." Read more
"...praxis, nitron, or Pyragon, but this gun is fun to have and easy to load with discs laying around when your in the heat of an epic nerf battle...." Read more
"My kids love this new Vortex weapon. The disks are easy to load and they shoot over 40 feet. The disks may sting a bit if you are too close...." Read more
Customers like the durability of the toy gun. They say it's fairly durable, the discs are not as flimsy as one would imagine, and the bullets don't fall apart. The discs and the ammunition are constructed of a hard-plastic inner element, around which soft foam is wrapped. Customers also say the device is fully mechanical, so there are no clips to lose or break.
"...the gun (albeit with drastically reduced range). The gun is fairly durable, but dropping it onto hard surfaces in inadvisable, as it will..." Read more
"...It is a lot of fun to shoot and the discs are very well made. We have a lot of nerf guns...but this one tops them all in my opinion...." Read more
"...-Disks are sturdier than darts, and easier to release from the gun if it jams than darts.-Very simple and solid construction..." Read more
"...This may be a weakness, as it seems a little on the flimsy side, but I guess only time will tell on that issue...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the toy gun. They mention that the discs shoot far and accurately, and are easy to aim. Some say that the gun has no problems with jamming, and the disc fly out at a nice zoom. Overall, most are happy with the quality and performance of this product.
"...It goes beyond just shooting someone to being able to doing "trick shots." My son (11ys) loves seeing all the different trick shots he can..." Read more
"...It makes a very satisfying sound when you cock it, and the discs fly out at a nice zoom...." Read more
"...There was just too much else I was interested in. Five shots is all right for the size (chamber one round then load another to get six)...." Read more
"...The disks are easy to load and they shoot over 40 feet. The disks may sting a bit if you are too close...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the distance of the toy gun. They mention that it has a very long range, compared to nerf guns that use darts. The gun shoots a lot faster and further than expected. It's able to shoot discs that go pretty far, but don't hurt too much on bare skin.
"...when looking check with the kid, rapid fire, big clips, accuracy, distance and easy to carry are needed. this lacks some of those" Read more
"...The pucks were the right size. The gun shoots a lot faster and further than expected. A little to fast for the cat I wanted it for...." Read more
"...Good points:-Very long range, compared to nerf guns that use darts...." Read more
"...we still can't figure out where that disc went, lol, it's got great range...." Read more
Customers like the design of the toy gun. They mention that it looks really cool and has nice colors.
"...The gun looks really cool: with its odd-shaped hand grip and small magazine, it reminds me of a Mauser Pistol, but with a beefed-up futuristic barrel..." Read more
"...Pros: Great new Nerf ammunition Nice colors No clips to lose or break Powerful and fun to shoot..." Read more
"...He loves the disks and how the blaster looks. It is very unique in look for sure!" Read more
"Bought 2 from my nephews (5 & 7) - they loved them! Look good, work well, lot's of fun! Good value too." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the toy gun. Some mention that it's a great gift, works great, and packs a punch. However, others say that the discs will bounce off of everything and end up all over the house. They also say that they seem to dip down sharply in flight and hurt more when you get hit.
"...The internal clip works pretty well. It has a good weight and feel. I'm glad I could pick one up all these years later for a good price...." Read more
"...This is a double-edged sword--discs also tend to get lost much more easily, a drawback considering that they are considerably more expensive than..." Read more
"...Pros: Great new Nerf ammunition Nice colors No clips to lose or break Powerful and fun to shoot..." Read more
"This thing works as well as I can expect, is intuitive to operate, and is a lot of fun.Downside? Way too much orange for my liking...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the pain relief of the toy gun. Some mention that the discs are really soft so they don't hurt, while others say that they sting on face/bare skin at close range.
"...Great for indoors bc it is soft enough to hit things and not damage...." Read more
"...The disks are easy to load and they shoot over 40 feet. The disks may sting a bit if you are too close...." Read more
"...The discs are really soft so they don't hurt. The accuracy is pretty spot as well...." Read more
"...They do bounce though, and they hurt more when you get hit. Still, I think these are a lot more fun than the original dart guns." Read more
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The advantage of discs over darts is twofold: as mentioned above, discs are far more durable than the standard-issue NERF dart. The soft foam on a disc is still more sturdy than the foam used on the body of a dart, and less liable to crush with the odd pressure. Furthermore, a disc will deteriorate far less with time than a dart, perhaps losing some material on the edges. Since the device is fully mechanical (internal throwing arm instead of air plunger system), the common problems associated with NERF darts are fully eradicated. The second advantage of discs over darts lies in their range and accuracy. Discs, acting like high-speed Frisbees, perform to triple the range of a NERF dart. Unfortunately, along with range come certain problems in windy conditions--this pistol is best used indoors. Accuracy is stellar, a characteristic attributed to the gun's mechanical system: discs are pulled by an arm down the barrel of the gun, so their momentum comes from the front of the projectile, unlike darts, which are pushed from the back by a blast of air. The issue is akin to throwing a paper airplane in two different ways: if one throws from the back, the paper airplane fishtails, dives, or stalls in midair, but if thrown from near the front, its flight is stable and accurate, if less powerful (and with the gun's power, this is a non-issue). One application of the discs are their tendency to ricochet off multiple surface, adding a whole new dimension to NERF warfare. This is a double-edged sword--discs also tend to get lost much more easily, a drawback considering that they are considerably more expensive than darts. (See NERF VORTEX Disc Refill Pack )
The gun itself has many useful features, such as a new ratcheted cocking mechanism that prevents the slide from slamming back before fully cocked, as in some N-strike models. The built-in magazine has a handy door-release lever that eliminates the time taken during a reload to open or remove the magazine of the gun. Once firing is complete, the thumb can easily reach over and throw the lever to instantaneously open the magazine (not to mention that in a different review, the reviewer agrees that slamming shut the sliding door to the magazine after loading produces a very satisfying "lock-and-load" sensation. I have gotten into the annoying habit of opening and shutting the magazine door for no reason). The only disadvantage of this ease is that a single bump in the wrong place can send the magazine door flying open, the loaded discs falling out. Loading ease is otherwise limited, because though the magazine can hold five discs, they must be either placed on top of previously loaded discs or slid underneath them, so loading five discs in one piece is difficult. Nevertheless, loading is considerably easier in the Vigilon than in its N-strike counterpart, in which darts must be loaded separately into six different chambers in the revolver. The Vigilon can accommodate a sixth disc when one is already primed in the barrel for firing, but this requires loading a disc, priming it, and then opening the magazine to load five more. One great disadvantage is that the magazine only opens to the right, making loading extremely cumbersome for left-handed users.
This gun will not cock unless it has a disc to prime with. Neither will it fire if the firing arm is tensed but has no disc to fire (see below). As rumored, this gun is incapable of slam-firing.
In the unlikely event that a disc gets jammed, the jam-release slider on the side of the gun is more than capable of clearing it with ease; however, this mechanism does not relax the throwing arm, so the gun will remain primed for the next disc. For this reason, it is best not to clear a jam and then stop using the gun, because the torsion spring that holds the firing arm will remain tense, and may be damaged with time. One fun application of the jam-release is to prime a disc, release it into the barrel, and then load another disc. When fired, two discs will erupt from the muzzle of the gun (albeit with drastically reduced range).
The gun is fairly durable, but dropping it onto hard surfaces in inadvisable, as it will scratch easily. It has many more flat planes than the Maverick, and also is considerably heavier near the muzzle than at the butt, so it makes an alarming crash when dropped by mistake.
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However, the gun jams frequently. I'm still not quite sure how I managed to unjam it 4 times in a single night, or how it got jammed in the first place. Moreover, the discs actually fire at a surprisingly high velocity for a young children's toy. Even the older kids (up to age 18) and myself were complaining of how the discs stung on impact.
Overall, not a bad deal, but I probably would have purchased a different Nerf gun had I known these facts.
The gun looks really cool: with its odd-shaped hand grip and small magazine, it reminds me of a Mauser Pistol, but with a beefed-up futuristic barrel. The hand grip is very comfortable and the cocking mechanism works nicely, with a loud set of clicks as you pull it back. The gun can be used single-handed or two-handed (it has a handhold in front of the magazine). The magazine reload switch works for both right-handed or left-handed people, and an adult can easily reach the switch with the thumb. The gun has a rail on top that accepts N-Strike attachments.
This blaster is well balanced and you can quite easily do a nice Wild West style twirl. It's definitely one of the easiest Nerf guns to spin - its light weight and hand grip shape makes it almost as good as the Nerf Maverick in this regard, even though the Vigilon is a bulkier gun. The pistol is surprisingly light for its size and it seems that the plastic used in its construction is not quite as thick as other Nerf blasters. This may be a weakness, as it seems a little on the flimsy side, but I guess only time will tell on that issue.
The major problem with this gun is the loading system. The side of the magazine slides down automatically, which works well and looks really cool, but loading the discs is clumsy - rather than moving cleanly up into the gun, the discs tend to tip up on their side, so you have to fiddle with each disc as you try to reload. I feel a better system would be one that allowed discs to be inserted from the top or bottom. Loading from the side or rear is bound to cause problems. Fortunately, all the other Nerf Vortex blasters use a top loading single-shot or magazine system, so the problem is confined to this gun.
Another problem is the discs themselves. I've seen them fly far and fast in video tests I've seen, but my experience is nowhere near as good. While they do fly fast, the discs seem to dip down sharply in flight, meaning that if you hold the gun level, they impact the ground about ten feet in front of you. Clearly this can be overcome by tilting the gun upward, but I would have thought that the developer could have found a way to give the discs more lift so that they flew straight and level. I think the problem is probably caused by the hollow bottom, which creates drag underneath the disc. Nerf fans may find that filling the bottoms of the discs with foam or lightweight plastic filler and sanding the bottoms flat might improve their aerodynamics.
This blaster's problems may make this gun less suitable for serious Nerf Wars fans, but for casual use, this gun is fine. My daughter is really happy with it.