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How To Build A Better Nerf Gun

Gizmodo AU

The weekend’s fast approaching, and that means that many of you will have time on your hands. Time, and quite possibly a hankering for a little nefarious Nerf action. Sure, you could go with a boring stock gun, but why not opt for something a little more powerful?


September 29, 2011
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75-Year-Old Chair Turned Into Steampunk Nerf Gun

Etsy seller faustus70 had a Nerf N-Strike Barricade gun, an old chair and some aluminium lying around. But he didn’t take this stuff to the dump like most people, he used it to build a “Big Daddy” style steampunk gun.


September 27, 2011
Gadgets

Brunchtime Deal: $199 PS3, $129 3DS

Gizmodo AU

An early lunchtime deal today; Catch Of The Day is holding a flash sale from midday AEST, so I thought I’d get in early to allow you time to register over there if it piques your interest. Amongst the goods they’re flogging off (decided by popular vote) are PS3 Slims (bet on the lower storage model) for $199, 3DS for $129 and $5 Nerf Guns. I could go me a $5 Nerf Gun, but something tells me you’ll have to be quick with a click to score a bargain. [Catch Of The Day]


May 6, 2011
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Proof That Ninjas Have Children Too: The NERF Blowgun Project

Father’s Day occurs in June in the US, and since the courts won’t let you can’t take the kids to a strip club like last year, you might as well teach them something about physics and craftsmanship. The Geek Dad’s Guide to Weekend Fun by Ken Denmead has projects to help even the most irresponsible man bond with his kids.


January 18, 2011
Gadgets

Every Nerf Gun Should Look This Amazing

Nerf guns are fun, but sometimes it’s hard to use one without looking like you’re at an eight-year-old’s birthday party. One toy gun tinkerer, however, made his own – and it’s like something out of a Bond flick.