Upcoming Zombie Strike Range - Pics included!

So, the rumours have been flying around recently regarding a new, upcoming line due to hits our stores in 2014 which has been greatly received. Usually with the response of 'HOLYDOGCOWZOMBIEHORDE BATMAN!'. However, now that more information about the range has been released, I have my doubts now...

To the pictures!



The first blaster which was announced (or should we say 'leaked') was the Hammershot:

Time to go cowboy!

The main reason which this blaster came to our attention was due to the fact this was infact a boys version of the new Nerf Rebelle Sweet Revenge. Many fans rejoiced at the amazing aesthetics, and intriguing priming system. Many fan were also pleased that they would not have to buy the Rebelle version...

More recently however, the whole range has been released with pictures, and I must say I'm disappointed:

Crossfire Bow: Walking Dead fans rejoice!

Fusefire: Urm, what?

Sidestrike:...and this is?

Strike Blade: Okay, not too bad...

Ripshot: Now we've gone silly again...

Ricochet: ...?...

Sledgefire: Okay, so maybe it's not ALL too bad.

So as you can see, we're gonna get a real mixed bag of blasters from this range. Firstly, I need to make something clear. I don't like ANY vortex blaster. I've tried. I really have. But it's just not gonna happen. But I'm not simply dismissing the new ZS vortex range for purely being Vortex blasters. It's quite clear why they suck.

Let's take an overview of ALL the vortex blasters. The one thing that they have in common is their capacity. They are all single shot. Now many HvZ players will attest that single shot weapons are not the weapon of choice. Another issues that I have seen on mentioned on other sites is about the Ricochet and the Ripshot. The issue is that if you removed the ammo compartment from the Ripshot, it becomes the Ricochet. Which begs the question: 'Why the hell bother buying the Ricochet? Why even make it?' 

Now we move onto the dart blasters, which I am really happy about. Let's start with the Crossfire bow. Stock attachment, tactical rails, THE FACT THAT IT'S A CROSSBOW!!! Even the priming method is amazing. The one thing which I would be interested in further researching would be the possibility of making a quicker reload method, maybe even top loading...

The Sledgefire is next on my list. A blaster with similar priming method to the old Break Barrel, the Sledgefire is loaded with individual shells which hold 3 darts each. Assuming that all 3 darts fire at once, this will make an awesome hold off weapon, however the stock may have to go...

And finally, the Sidestrike. WHAT ON GODS NAME IS IT? My only conclusion is that someone got drunk, threw an old crossfire, scout and some green paint in a blender and called it the Sidestrike. Everything about it is wrong, the ammo holders, and the slide, just everything. Is .Wrong. However, there is news that this blaster will come with a holster which is capable of carrying several blasters, including the Elite Firestrike. So I guess that's something...