Nerf Vortex Howler

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Nerf Vortex Howler

Look at it soar!

Here at Firebox we love throwing things - from Frisbees and footballs to parties and backs. Chucking things into the air and seeing how far they soar is one of life's great pleasures. Motorized, rotorized playthings are all well and good, but there's something to be said for the unadulterated pleasure of pure flight. That's why we just love the incredible Nerf Vortex.

Mega and Pocket Size Vortex Howler

This brilliant flying thingamajig is an astounding leap in aerodynamic design because it flies staggering distances even when thrown in a relatively girl's blouse-esque fashion. Give it some real oomph and it's likely to disappear into the distance, never to be seen again. (We've still got our Nerf tracking team searching for missing Vortexes).

Large tail fin

Basically, the Nerf Vortex is a squishy football with a large tail fin attached. Aerodynamics has never been our strong point, but the brains tell us...well, actually they've told us nothing because they haven't been able to stop playing with the Nerf Vortex for long enough to give us any useful feedback. What we can tell you is that the tail fin causes the Vortex to spiral perfectly through the air - the way footballs do when thrown by skilled quarterbacks. This allows it to achieve greater distance and follow a flawless flight path, even when thrown by sporting no-hopers.

Scream like a banshee

As a supremely portable park or beach plaything the Nerf Vortex is unbeatable, as it's rugged enough for outdoor play but soft enough for easy catches. You'll have onlookers staring in amazement at your Herculean hurling and bullies easing off on their sand-in-your-face act as you cover astonishing distances with ease.

Better still, this particular Vortex is fitted with a nifty device that causes it to scream like a banshee as it soars through the air. So you'll attract additional attention as you prance around playing long distance catch.

Throw it over 100 feet

What's more, the Nerf Vortex also boasts an extremely reasonable price tag and is light enough to carry alongside your picnic basket and sand castle bucket. We think it's the best thing to happen to the world of unaided flying playthings since that one guy picked up a pie pan at the Frisbee Bakery and let rip.

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Please Note:

Suitable for children over 5yrs old.

Dimensions:

Mega - approximately 11¾" (H) x 4" (W) x 4" (D)
Pocket Size - approximately 7" (H) x 2" (W) x 2" (D)

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Press reviews

"Another one that's good for the beach as well."
The Independent: 50 Best Outdoor Games

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What you said...

Amazing! I got one of these from a shop in Cornwall while holidaying and all I done was play with this thing on the beach, really surprised me to see how far it flies! Recommended for ANYONE and EVERYONE!
John, Essex - Jun '07

Awesome! Got ours on holiday in Devon. My brother took a massive pot shot and it came down and hit a sheep! I swear they are homing! Thanks firebox! :).
Sam Hipwell, Guildford - Sep '07

What a product this is, I think everyone should have one of these. Hours of fun for ages, it came within one day. Thanks a lot Firebox (also thanks for the sweets).
Tom White, Bowerhill - May '07

I got given one for my birthday last year and it was such an awesome plaything I kept it in my car so it would always be with me! Then when I lost it (still looking) I spent 3 hours driving round to get another, totally worth every penny.
Mike Whitmore, Leicestershire - Jul '06

I got one of these last year, it really helps if you play other sports, I've managed to throw this at least 70m much to the astonishment of my friends around me.
James, Nottingham - May '06

Very good, very durable.
Adam Fenton, Preston, Lancashire - Apr '06

Had a different version of this about a year ago when i went on holiday, low and behold it got broken, so I've got this one for the same holiday this year! And two days for delivery, I'm well impressed! Thanks firebox!
Mark, Wiltshire - Jun '05

I had one of these a couple of years ago, then some kid threw it by the tail!! Little word of advice, dont let anyone do this, the tail starts crack and will come off! I found one last week again and my arm is seriously sore from throwing it every cahnce I get!! I would really advise anyone to get one, its well fun!!
Chris, Belfast - Jun '05

Wow, if you love fun, buy one. Everyone will love you for owning one, just remember who your real friends are, the ones who stay after it's got stuck up some tree.
Jonathan, Leeds - Apr '05

Pure Genius! Be prepared for little kids to be attracted asking if they can have a shot! Good buy, Good value for money for the fun you can have!
David, Hawick - Aug '04

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