Nerf Super Soaker XP55 Review
March 10, 2025Nerf has seen decent success with their “reimagining” of classic designs in the soaker space. I was especially fond of the XP100 which, naming conventions aside, balanced tribute and performance quite well.
This year’s XP55 is less successful in that regard. The overall looks are there, and the blaster shoots up to 30′. So for the casual user, it works. But as the odd person who still has three original XP55s from their childhood, the blaster leaves me unsatisfied.
Toy Fair 2025: Peeking at the Hasbro Booth!
March 4, 2025
Toy Fair Update: Dart Zone Debuts the Primus and More!
March 1, 2025Here at Toy Fair, the best booths are the ones that interact with the public. To that end, Dart Zone is on top of their game, as always.
This year’s announcements have been a mix of blaster recolors, new products, and items that are on the bubble for becoming an official Dart Zone offering. Let’s take a peek, shall we?
Nerf Announes the Loadout Line, New Gelfire!
Here I am sitting down at Toy Fair, trying to make a post on my phone, because we’re already seeing big things!
Nerf put out a 2025 Lookbook with a bunch of new things being planned – this post doesn’t cover everything from Hasbro, but it does have the big stuff. More posts later as time permits!
Let’s take a look at Loadout. Modulus 2.0?
Nerf Super Soaker Power Drench XL Review
February 26, 2025Power Drench marks the return of both Constant Pressure System (CPS) blasting and the Quick-Fill Device (QFD), two things that have been missing from water warfare for a while. The smaller of the two blasters in the line, sadly, was largely a disappointment, between the low volume, tiny shots, and the price.
Luckily, the Power Drench XL is a far better buy. Between appreciably large shots and a true “flood” mode, the Power Drench XL is not just capable in battle, but it also makes the user feel like they’re actually doing something. When a soaker has actual kick to it, you know you have a winner.
Adventure Force Tidal Striker Quick Review
February 24, 2025The competition for “cheap” soakers remains fierce, with plenty of options in the $10-$15 range. This year, Walmart got Buzz Bee Toys to make the Tidal Striker, a derivative of their “Steady Stream” type blasters that have seen variants for over a decade. However, this is perhaps the lowest capacity I’ve seen from this kind of blaster (only 18.5 fl. oz), and the pump volume is low enough that the “Steady Stream” mechanism may as well be useless. It would seem in this case, too much was given up.
Worker Kunlun Review
February 21, 2025Note: Thanks to Out of Darts for sending me a free sample to try and review!
The Worker Kunlun (pronounced “Kwin-lin” I think) took longer to review than I wanted – typically 200fps is the highest I get to play at unless it’s a competitive PvP format. Between limited game options and even more limited time to actually attend games (my work schedule eliminates 99% of Saturday events), it took until this month to actually use the Kunlun in battle.
The end result? The Kunlun is everything it promises to be – and if you’re a fan of bolt-action blasting, oh man are you going to be happy!
