Saturday, April 20, 2013

Rumours: Nerf N-Strike Elite Rapidstrike CS-18 detailed pics: I'll take several thanks.


Ok, in a pic spam that's after my own heart (and style!), courtesy of a Baidu member named 'Captain' here is a pretty comprehensive look at the upcoming new Rapidstrike CS-18. It's a tad smaller than I was expecting, but it looks pretty awesome and has me pretty keen to get a few when they're released. I'm loving it's styling; Nerf have done a fantastic job from what I can see, although I really need to have one in my hands to really say if it's really da business or not:)

Again, I have to say this- these pics are NOT mine, I found them on the internet on Baidu. I have no affiliation with Baidu OR 'Captain', I don't own this blaster, I haven't asked anyone to do this for me, but I think this is going to go to great lengths in generating buzz for the Rapidstrike and now you're all gonna go out and buy HEAPS because you're amped too. 

Right? right on, on to the pics! :D
































UPDATE 21-4-13 : And a few more random pics of the Rapidstrike I found with various attachments:)





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  1. HuttserApril 20, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    I'd love to see it with a 6-mag, but by golly that thing is beautiful... :-D

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    1. AnonymousApril 23, 2013 at 8:08 AM

      You would be out of ammo in literally two seconds with a 6-mag though.

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    2. AnonymousApril 23, 2013 at 8:11 AM

      It looks like some kind of weird bolt-action gun with the Retaliator grip on the side.

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    3. FourleafCMay 11, 2013 at 8:15 AM

      i would put a 35 dart drum with a longstrike barrel and a centurion bi-pod: LMG

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    4. AnonymousJune 29, 2013 at 4:54 AM

      teh Rampage drum is prettier, and still holds 25 darts

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  2. harpuiaApril 20, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    I am in love, also nice picture showing the sights

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  3. AviatorApril 20, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    i was hoping it would have multiple firing modes..... but now it doesnt have any other mode other than full auto. i might just stay with a rayven for ease of ROF but still, it looks badass :)

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    1. AnonymousApril 20, 2013 at 10:55 AM

      Chances are you'll be able to mod different fire modes into it. My guess is that the dart pusher has an integrated rack gear, driven by a half-tooth sector gear, so that it moves forward, then skips back via spring once the sector gear rotates enough to release from the rack gear.

      If that's the case, a MOSFET chip, timed and tuned to the number of sector gear revolutions, would be enough to get single, 3-burst and full auto modes. Similar to an Airsoft setup.

      If you did an all-round motor replacement, you'd probably be able to get even higher rates of fire. More torque and less spin-up time on the front motors, the same for the firing mech, so that the flywheels don't get bogged down with the frequency of darts.

      In an unrelated note, I'm looking forward to seeing how well this minimizes - cut just in front of the magwell grip and BOOM! You've got one very ergonomic, close-mid range blaster!

      The stock is by far the prettiest I've seen, too.

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    2. Berkut99April 20, 2013 at 2:40 PM

      But do you think the MOSFET would be able to work using the limited voltage of the Rapidstrike, particularly with the drop from what should be a fairly heavy load from those flywheels?

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    3. AnonymousApril 22, 2013 at 7:10 AM

      @Anonymous, the problem with cutting in front of the magwell grip, is that that big bulky bit in front of the magwell grip is actually the battery tray, so cutting that off would kill the blaster. I'm actually not sure that there's a good way to trim this guy down.

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    4. AnonymousApril 22, 2013 at 12:48 PM

      or you could get a stryfe...

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    5. AnonymousApril 25, 2013 at 11:36 AM

      @ 2nd Anonymous, LOL you use the battery compartment. Trustfires are not the only way to mod a blaster. If they realy have thier heart set on minimizing this blaster they could get a RC battery & harness, wire them in & go that route.

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  4. EzPeezyApril 20, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Great pics, it looks incredible! Cannot wait to own this, I'll be buying it first day of release! My only gripe is the clear magazine, I still don't like my foes knowing how many rounds are left in my mag. But I'll just throw in one of my old 18 round mags and problem solved.

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    1. AnonymousApril 21, 2013 at 11:22 AM

      It is kinda scary cuz the baddies see ur outta ammo and can getcha

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    2. AnonymousApril 25, 2013 at 8:48 PM

      You just have to use a different clip.

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  5. AdamApril 20, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    And the pics keep pouring in. These are some impressive shots, especially the comparison picture between the Rapidstrike and the Stampede. This new blaster looks to be another great addition to someone's collection. Still rather iffy on the orange stripe on the side. Hoping that Nerf will fix that before the Rapidstrike is released in the U.S.

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  6. AnonymousApril 21, 2013 at 2:57 AM

    I saw "Acceleration Trigger" and nearly punched my computer.
    I hate flywheels... Way too overused and not at all accurate.
    Nerf really is spending more time on looks now than on the firing mechanisms... :(

    ~DarkDragon

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    1. AnonymousApril 21, 2013 at 11:24 AM

      I <3 flywheels. my sonic barricade gets lil tiny groups that would neearly make you punch yourself

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    2. AnonymousJune 29, 2013 at 4:56 AM

      I thought the Elite Stampede would be a motorized-plunger blaster.
      I am disappoint...

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  7. conorw999April 21, 2013 at 3:59 AM

    Hmmm... Smiling again on the box.

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  8. AnonymousApril 21, 2013 at 4:40 AM

    It looks good sure but what makes it special?

    Seems like a flywheel blaster again...

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  9. harpuiaApril 21, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    Sadly there are no picture of the back side of the iron sights.

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  10. AnonymousApril 21, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    Lol you realize that there is a picture of the NSE Rayven's jam door in the pictures?

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  11. AnonymousApril 21, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    I think thats going to come out when nerf bring their new guns out

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  12. AnonymousApril 21, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    They should have made it beltfed, flywheels don't need air restrictors, so it could have had a 50 dart belt in a pouch. Just got the stryfe so probably not going to get.

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  13. AnonymousApril 21, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    :-( by the looks of these pictures Stampede internals are not going to fit in this shell!

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    1. harpuiaApril 22, 2013 at 10:50 AM

      This was figured out months ago, also it has been confirm several days ago that it does use flywheels.

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  14. WonderWafflesApril 22, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    How do you open the jam door? It's under the handle so it looks like it would be difficult to clear one... Also, if it is full auto, why does it have an acceleration trigger?

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    1. AnonymousApril 22, 2013 at 1:44 AM

      The acceleration trigger powers up the flywheels, but the trigger pull triggers a electronic pusher.

      It uses 4 C batteries, so the chances are the flywheels are extremely powerful and rev up fast enough to allow 75 feet in rapid fire.

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    2. AnonymousApril 22, 2013 at 9:06 AM

      The jam door is like that on the Stampede. Awkward, but not likely to be needed much. The secondary trigger operates the flywheels, while the primary trigger operates the pusher.
      It is legit!

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    3. Natster43April 22, 2013 at 10:19 AM

      It's a full auto fly wheel blaster. There is a video of it being fired that was posted earlier.

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    4. harpuiaApril 22, 2013 at 10:51 AM

      i would assume so that there isn't a issue when firing to blaster which leaving it up to one trigger could do, also this probably makes it easier to mod.

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    5. AnonymousApril 23, 2013 at 1:36 AM

      Hw many magazines do come with it??
      I hope 3

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    6. sniperXX50June 5, 2013 at 1:56 PM

      Nerfhub it takes x4 AA

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  15. GhostApril 22, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    1 word. Amazing.

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  16. Griever 2112April 22, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    I can't believe it's another God damn flywheel blaster.... I am not buying this... and I was really excited about this too... until I heard those damn motors in the video...

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    1. AnonymousApril 23, 2013 at 9:09 AM

      Cool, that meens one less person to have to contend with when I go get mine to mod up :P

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    2. UnknownApril 29, 2013 at 7:21 AM

      Uh...........Another guy who thinks it's semi auto flywheel...... I pitty you. It is full auto you just have to hold down both triggers, NO SPAMMING!!!! The flywheel are only there to get the darts out fast smothered no cluster of like 7 darts jammed in that thing!

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  17. AnonymousApril 23, 2013 at 1:30 AM

    EPIC

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  18. AnonymousApril 23, 2013 at 1:34 AM

    How many magazines come with it?

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  19. AnonymousApril 23, 2013 at 3:22 AM

    Sold, buying 5.

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    1. AnonymousJuly 17, 2013 at 2:20 AM

      that is $200.00 American dollars

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  20. CHimpyApril 23, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    i know this is off topic but (yes i have read you FAQ and im not wanting to buy) you should do monthly giveaways. That would be awesome.

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  21. CHimpyApril 23, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    it is full auto look at the firing instructions!!!

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  22. SilversoApril 23, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    Hey the above comment was from me Silverso i accidentally used my brothers name

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  23. AnonymousApril 23, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    things i noticed about this gun
    1)like the rayvens, it has a special place where a clip can be inserted (this blocks usage of the iron sights but a scope or sight is a quick fix)
    2)this confirms the existence of the clear elite 18 dart clip mentioned a few months ago
    3)it can take barrels now, a feature the Stampede SHOULD have had, as it was notorious for it's terrible accuracy. The Rapidstrike should be more accurate but its still nice to have the option.
    4)the 50 dart drum doesn't, and probably never will, exist
    5)it looks more kid friendly and... lighter, i guess.
    6)it appears to be one tactical rail short of a full fledged stampede

    Comments?

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    1. sniperXX50June 5, 2013 at 1:34 PM

      What!? The Stampede and the Rapid strike have 5 tac. rails!

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    2. AnonymousJune 5, 2013 at 1:38 PM

      Both the stampede and the rapidstrike have 5 tactical rails

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    3. AnonymousJuly 17, 2013 at 2:17 AM

      stampede has 6 tac-rails

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  24. AnonymousApril 23, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    Am I the only one who has the impression that the ROF is just slightly better than a skilled shooter with a Stryfe/Hailfire ?
    Has this gun a better range ?
    I wonder if the loading bar has mechanical limitations that make ROF mods impossible.

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    1. harpuiaApril 24, 2013 at 1:05 AM

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=458RAlIf8pc&list=LLoF6fDILNcc8g0nRE5RHEtA
      I doubt the mechanical pusher mechanism would be any more limited than this.

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  25. AnonymousApril 24, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    Anyone else notice that the instructions point to the underside tac-rail? Can anyone read what it says?

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    1. harpuiaApril 24, 2013 at 10:10 AM

      jam clearing door? is that what you are asking about?

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    2. sniperXX50June 5, 2013 at 1:47 PM

      That's the battery compartment that the instructions point to, I saw a vid on youtube about it.

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  26. AnonymousApril 25, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    It is sad that this is a piece of crap flywheel gun.... I guess I will not be upgrading my Stampede after all...

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    1. AnonymousApril 25, 2013 at 11:41 PM

      This gun is better than the Stampede in every way. Honestly, in my opinion, the Stampede was a piece of crap. The stampede is too heavy, the bipod is useless, the capacity is poor, its accuracy is abysmal, and it's rate of fire is cheap compared to the Rapidstrike (see the vid on the previous post if you don't believe me).

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    2. AnonymousJune 1, 2013 at 6:50 AM

      If you think the stampede is heavy then you have very weak arms, It has the same original capacity as the rapidstrike but it comes with three of those, you can just add more voltage and it will be able to fire FASTER than this

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  27. AnonymousApril 27, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    I'd love to see it with a longstrike barrel

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    1. AnonymousApril 28, 2013 at 9:14 AM

      Yes! longstrike barrel, 25 round rampage drum, pinpoint sight on top of the carry handle, foregrip on the bottom rail, (eventually a centurion bipod on the end rail) and most importantly; Energizer ultimate lithium batteries.

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  28. AnonymousMay 4, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    Wow, looks quite small for a full-auto gun. Based on that, my guess as to the price would be $25-$35.

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  29. AnonymousJuly 17, 2013 at 2:14 AM

    your wrong in American dollars it $40.00

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