Evike.com were at the Anime Expo 2016 which took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center last month. It was the biggest Anime Expo so far with 100,420 attendees according to the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA), the organisers for the event. Evike.com had a booth to show the gear and airsoft guns that Cosplayers can also use for their hobby.
Want to own one of the new ASG CZ Bren 805 AEGs. Airsoft GI announces a giveaway contest and here is their overview... "Do you thirst for the thrill of owning a unique rifle, but despise the sacrifice in performance often necessary to run exclusive builds?
Well then, friend, your journey is at an end. Search no further - the ASG CZ 805 is finally here, and now may you rest!
The CZ 805 assault rifle features an aluminum alloy upper receiver and polymer lower. Both the A1 and A2 versions of the CZ 805 assault rifle is fitted with an monolithic integral Picatinny rail on the top of receiver, and additional rails running on the sides and the bottom of the for-end. The side-folding buttstock, which is adjustable for length of pull, can be completely removed if maximum compactness is required. Removing the stock, held by one pin, requires no tools and provides access to battery compartment and the quick-change spring guide, allowing fast in-the-field spring changes to adjust to field regulations.
Specifications:
Features:
PTS Syndicate announced on Facebook that this set for the KSC G19 GBB Pistol will be released on the 15th of September 2016... "The PTS BattleComp® G19 Custom Slide and Barrel Set consists of a minimalistic but very distinctive appearance where the front and rear serrations are specifically designed to mimic the trademark pattern of the incredibly popular BattleComp® muzzle device ports. The slide is compatible with the KSC G19.
Features:
Package includes:
Specifications:
PTS BattleComp® G19 Custom Slide and Barrel Set will available in 15 September. Overseas and US customers, it will be available soon!"
Booligan Airsoft checks otu the Intelliscope Thermal Scope that can be used by airsoft looking for a budget thermal sight. The thermal sights use your smartphone's camera and do come with mounts to use it on a rifle. In this video, he checks out the Seek XR with the mount kit which you can both get for around US$350.00.
We get to watch DesertFox Airsoft Vlog about his trip to the islands where we dreamed of going to someday... "VLOGs are whatever to me. It's cool letting people know what you're doing by talking straight into the camera. That gets monotonous sometimes because everyone is using the same shots over and over again. Any time anyone uses a drone, immediately everyone says 'copying Casey Neistat'.
I'll probably still do Vlogs, but I would much rather do videos like these that are just plain entertaining to watch (for some people, some of you may outright hate this video. Which is fine.) and has a tiny tiny tiny bit of art.
If you liked this video cool! If you didn't the jokes probably went over your head, but seriously if you didn't like it that's cool too."
Well, it's not exactly for airsoft but we're sure many Trekkies among you would love to own one of these as we celebrate 50 years of Star Trek, a working Star Trek The Next Generation ComBadge that works with your smartphone via Bluetooth.. "We've had a screen-accurate prop replica ST:TNG badge in our closet for a while. The only thing it was missing was the ability to emit the classic communicator chirp sound effect when we pressed it.
And then we found out an audio company is making a fully-functioning officially-licensed communicator badge. Behold the Star Trek TNG Bluetooth® ComBadge. It hooks up to your phone or device via Bluetooth® and has a built-in microphone for hands-free calling. Once connected, one touch answers/ends calls, plays/pauses audio, or accesses Siri, Google Now, or Cortana. And, of course, a touch plays that classic communicator sound effect. Warning: you're going to want to keep the micro-USB charging cable handy right after you receive this, because making it chirp is well-nigh irresistible.
And don't forget to sign off, "[Your name here] out."
Product Specifications
In this Airsoftology review, Jonathan goes over a "CQB-friendly" CO2 airsoft revolver from Elite Force. So what makes it friendly then? Just watch the video review... "Jonathan's looking at a CO2 powered revolver that packs a CQB friendly punch...but are there sacrifices to make this pistol indoor-field rated? Watch and see."
BadaBing Pictures goes over the Tokyo Marui M4 MWS Gas Blowback Rifle to check on its condition after going through thousands of rounds and god knows, how many skirmishes. They check on the wear and tear, discuss the problems encountered and show tips how to solve the problems. The MWS shown in the video has been customised externally.
Mach Sakai reviews the Western Arms M4A1 Gas Blobwack PDW which is another variant of the M4A1 GBB from Western Arms that started it all for GBB assault rifles and adapted by several manufacturers for their products. As the review indicates, this is the shortened Personal Defense Weapon variant with the M4 stock rather than the skeletal stock seen at other airsoft retailers and uses the Western Arms "MAGNA" Gas Blowback System.
We always keep on hearing the words "License" and "OEM" when there is an airsoft gun released. What are the differences between the two or are they one and the same? The BB Warrior explains how licensing and OEM agreements work in airsoft in this video.
A comprehensive video review by Nugentgl detailing the hop-up unit comparing the GHK Hop-Up Unit to the GBL and the TNT Hop-Up units for the GHK M4 Gas Blowback. He explains his testing methodology, and does the tests in terms of FPS and accuracy. Also included is a preliminary overview of the TNT hop-up unit.
On the lookout for a 4K action camera to capture airsoft gameplay footage? Here is DPReview with their 2016 Roundup on 4K action cameras to help you make the decision... "Action cameras have come a long way since the very first GoPro hit the market in 2005 (it used 35mm film, if you can believe that.) They've increasingly shrunk in size, and video quality has improved dramatically with each new generation. Many offer rear LCDs (a rarity a few years ago), some are even waterproof/shockproof without the need for a case and certain models can even be used for live broadcast. All of them pair with dedicated apps.
Of course, there are a lot of action cameras available on the market, but there are far fewer capable of 4K video capture. This roundup takes a look specifically at several of the most popular 4K action camera models as well as some lesser known ones too."
Airsoftjunkiez and TCA have put up an airsoft about Operation Overwatch 2 which they are supporting. Organised by Doomsday Airsoft, this is set on the 3rd to the 4th of December 2016 and it will be at the Altair Gun Club in Naples, Florida. Registration is now open and they will be taking registrations up to the 20th of November.
Click here to visit the Operation Overwatch 2 Events page on Facebook.
Beat Down Boogie goes to Russia to stand the Starcon/Старкон 2016 to check out the Russian Cosplay scene... "STARCON aka Старкон is a multi-genre convention held in St Petersburg Russia. Fans not only dress in cosplay but build backdrops and sets based on their favorite franchises. There are various physical games and stunts going on throughout the convention, including laser tag, a ropes course, and VR games. Skaters and bmx bikers were jumping over cosplayers. A pole-dance competition resulted in a PS4 prize. Attendees were shooting arrows at a volunteer batman. There was a cosplay fitness competition where cosplayers showed of their costumes and muscles. Starcon was pretty crazy and pretty cool.
You can check out more STARCON news here! http://starcon.pro/."
It looks like Bob the Axeman is having some fun firing the Elite Force M92A1 Beretta CO2 Pistol. It is a full metal blowback pistol that can be fired in full auto which should bring a smile when fired at full blast. It is now available at Airsoft GI for US$134.95. Watch the video below to find if you agree it is fun to shoot it:
The VFC SR25 KAC MK11 MOD0 GBBR DX Version is available now at RedWolf Airsoft and you can order this for US$864.00. Here is Marck to tell you more about in this RWTV episode... "This VFC SR25 GBBR is fully licensed by Knights Armament so you could expect it to have the full authentic markings and have the closest detail to the real on. Fully constructed in metal with a Knights Armament SR25 quad rail in the front, polymer stock and pistol grip like the real one, this is a gun you shall not miss.
The VFC SR25 GBB is a gas blowback system that is an enlargered version of the VFC m4/ Umarex HK416 GBB system and has its own proprietary 20 round magazine. The receiver is made from forged and CNC milled Aluminium, and hard anodized to military spec. Both the free floating quad rail and charging handle are being CNC processed from Aluminium as well. Each of the SR25 would also have flip up iron sights and unique serial numbers.
The DX version differs from the normal version with a silencer that is matching serial number with the receiver, includes a gun case, bipod adaper, a bipod, a proprietary QD silencer and 3 rail covers."
Gun Gamers join in the debate on Intellectual Property (IP) in airsoft, in matters of trademark and trade dress as brought about by A&K's KRISS Vector AEG replica that may not be licensed from KRYTAC... "Today, E House talks about the developing case of the A&K 'Vector' AEG and the tools Krytac/Kriss Group can use legally, and with their distributors, to protect their intellectual property rights, and how and where those intellectual property rights apply. Hopefully you guys find this interesting, and being that I'm not a lawyer, if you are a lawyer or work with trademarks and patents, be sure to leave a comment below!
CORRECTIONS & UPDATES: A friend of mine in the industry contacted me after this video went up with a couple things they wanted to point out. First, Krytac has a branch in Taiwan, thus there's no way the A&K will be sold or distributed in Taiwan. Second, there is such a thing as global patents, trade dress, and trademarks, but it's unclear if that will stop the A&K from being made since Mainland China is traditionally such an intellectual property no man's land."
Hyperdouraku finally gives his take on the Tokyo Marui AA-12 Automatic Electric Shotgun (AES), the first of its class in airsoft. He takes note that this was seen in the 2010 "Predators" movie though for us we saw better action of it in "The Expendables". Seen as a menace in the field with its 3 round shot on fully auto, add the 3000 round drum mag, and one can be really do much damage to an even larger opposing force with it.
Read the full review here and below is a video on the AA-12 drum magazine as well:
A fully-licensed airsoft version of the Sharps Bros. Hellbreaker is now available at Airsoft Station and here is their video overview... "The EMG HELLBREAKER AEG is the officially licensed Sharps Bros. Airsoft rifle from EMG. The Sharps Bros. company was founded by passionate AR-15 enthusiasts who wanted to design unique, custom AR receivers that really made their weapons platforms stand out.
This high-end AEG is built around it's unique P-40 Warhawk style receiver, inspired by the iconic P-40 aircraft which saw widespread use in WWII. The nose-art from this fighter aircraft was milled into the customized billet-style receiver along with the officially licensed Sharps Bros. trademarks. Other externals for this high-end AEG also include it's monolithic 10in keymod & picatinny/weaver free-float rail system which provides more than enough rail space for all your aftermarket optics and accessories. The 10"om RIS variant of this rifle makes it ideal as an all-scenarios AEG, perfect for both indoors and field play. It's 380-420 FPS makes engagements at nearly all distances viable as well.
ARES Amoeba accessories are also included on this AEG are the Amoeba mutl-position LE style stock and rubberized motor grip. Other awesome externals include the CMC style Flat Trigger, oversized magazine release, QD rear sling mount loop, and flip up front and rear sights. Internals for the EMG HELLBREAKER include the ARES Version II Gearbox with it's famous built-in MOSFET & Electronic Programmable Trigger system which allows for burst fire in addition to standard firing modes."
Andrea Kriminal reviews the NPO AEG AS Val AEG. Many of you probably know by now that the NPO AEG is a Russian airsoft company that provides airsoft guns based on Soviet and Russian weapon designs. Whilst there are other replicas of the AS Val, NPO AEG uses materials closer to the real thing and command a price. So what do the Italians think of this AEG? Find out below as you can follow this review since they provided English subs.
