Best Nerf Stocking Stuffers of 2024!
December 12, 2024Back in November, I made a list for the best blaster gifts for the holidays. While some blasters on that list can get down to $20 or less, they aren’t necessarily the small things you can stuff in a bag – or a decorative holiday sock, for that matter. To that end, here are a few ideas, especially now that the days are limited!
Xshot Insanity Clip Mania Review
December 9, 2024Over the years, Zuru’s Xshot brand has been hesitant to introduce battery-powered blasters of any kind – having to source and wire up electrical components within a toy ultimately adds cost to what is historically a budget brand, one that has famously achieved near-total automation for their other blaster products. That changed with the introduction of the Insanity Rage Fire, a $50 chain-fed minigun that also serves as the base for the Insanity series of blasters, highlighting the building of fun blaster combos. Clearly, that’s been a runaway success, because Zuru is at it again with the Clip Mania.
Just in time for the holidays, we have a $25 box with a blaster, three magazines, 72 darts, and various attachments. And while issues with its construction prevent it from being truly great, it’s still a really good blaster that kids will enjoy annoying their parents and siblings with.
Zuru Xshot Blastercorn Review
December 4, 2024I’ll be honest – I have no idea who at Zuru’s marketing team looked at their blaster line and decided that what it needed most was a unicorn. But they deserve a raise.
It’s completely out of place compared with what surrounds it on the shelf, but it looks great, has all the cute effects you’d want (wings flapping on the trigger pull!), and is a great blaster even if you ignore the trappings. If there’s a blaster that screams stockings stuffer, it’s this one.
Nerf Wild Wolfpack Review
November 29, 2024The Elite dart just won’t go away! There are still a few blasters coming out of the pipeline, including those in the “Junior” line. Well, what was Nerf Jr, and is now Nerf Easy Play.
In any case, we have two Nerf Wild products: the Nerf Venompack (I’ll defer to Maritimefoam’s review) and what I have on hand, the Wolfpack. Both blasters operate the same and come with extra dart storage – only the cosmetics are different. And while they’re made specifically for young children, they just don’t work that great. Other Nerf Easy Play/Nerf Jr blasters worked consistently, at least. These don’t.
Quick Review: Dart Zone Max Omnia Pro Gen 3, Dart Zone Pro Mk2 Nitroshot Special Edition
November 26, 2024I don’t need to devote full time reviews here, seeing as we’ve already had experience with the Omnia Pro and the Dart Zone Pro Mk2. However, given the new entries, prices, and claims of improvements, I should devote a post to addressing those! I’ll be sure to have posts with even better thoughts later, but seeing as Black Friday is around the corner, I’ve had messages about these blasters. So, here we go!
Adventure Force Rogue Review
November 25, 2024As much press as Dart Zone may get for their Adventure Force entries, they’re not the only company pumping out great blasters. When it comes to regular Age 8+ blasters, Buzz Bee Toys can do just as well, and the Adventure Force Rogue is proof of that. It’s a solid, semi-auto blaster that may not hit as hard, but makes things up in style, fun, and the inclusion of a 30-dart drum, all at a great price.
Adventure Force Desperado Review
November 23, 2024Somehow, this review slipped through the cracks…and I couldn’t find the blaster I bought earlier in the summer. Buying another one wasn’t a concern, though. Given what $9 gets you in this blaster (a fast, semi-auto spring-powered pistol), it’s hard to not buy two and dual-wield them.
The Desperado may be tiny, but it’s mighty, and it’s ergonomic enough to be used by players of all ages.
