Dart Zone Max Repeater Pro Review
November 7, 2026Affiliate link available here. Link for bundle with dart refill and ammo pouch!
“Performance” and lever-action are two things you don’t expect to go together well. The former is great for doing battle, and the latter is great for pure fun. Trying to do both in the same blaster is difficult at best. But here we are, in 2026, and Dart Zone has decided to make it a reality for only $70. And they didn’t settle for a traditional short dart magazine or some other standard setup, with the priming motion being the only gimmick. No, we have twin tube magazines! And a loading mechanism that works consistently, both with the included 36mm Nitroshot darts and older 38mm short darts. We’re in the Wild West of dart blasting here, and I’m all for it!
Big thanks to Dart Zone for being willing to send me a free sample!
Nerf Rebel Ops Ripshot Review
November 4, 2026This post leaves me conflicted.
Hasbro is a toy company that’s more than capable of designing their own blasters, even if the products are manufactured in China or India. They’ve done so for decades, and the results, even when they miss instead of hitting, are decidedly Hasbro in nature.
Now, in the holiday season of 2026, we have Nerf-branded blasters that were clearly not designed by Hasbro. Both the general design language and the individual parts/plastic layers indicate that Hasbro is simply licensing the blaster instead of designing it. I will review the blaster based on what it is (and it’s a decent single-shot blaster), but I’d be remiss if I didn’t address the issue at hand.
Nerf Rebel Ops Operation Vanguard Armorhawk Review
November 2, 2026The four-dart smart AR blaster first appeared with the Quadrot, and it’s not going away anytime soon. That being said, the design can be refined a little, and to that end the Armorhawk delivers. It’s an Amazon exclusive that’s inexpensive and easy to add to cart with whatever else you’re ordering, and it’s a nice pistol for plinking. $10 makes it a good stocking stuffer for the kids!
Nerf Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Blaster (2026) Review
October 29, 2026
Blasterhub: Now a Dart Zone Affiliate!
October 28, 2026Now that I’m finally squeezing in some blaster time, let’s announce the (admittedly self-serving) news!
Blasterhub is now a Dart Zone affiliate, meaning that you can follow a link to their website for ordering blasters, darts, and accessories. And I’ll get a small percentage of that sale back! I’ll also be able to update links on individual reviews, for individual blasters that aren’t sold through Dart Zone’s website. For example, if you wanted to buy a few Adventure Force Strike Force blasters, that link (and following through to Walmart) would also help!
I appreciate Dart Zone extending this to me. At the very least, it makes paying GoDaddy easier!
Blasterhub Review: Finger Lakes, NY?
October 23, 2026Normally, there would be a post about a blaster, especially with the Dart Zone Repeater Pro coming out. However, I’m out for a long weekend with my wife, seeing the fall leaves in the Finger Lakes region of New York, and trying the wineries. So have some pics! That Repeater Pro review will have to wait!
In the meantime, enjoy some leaf peeping and (where 21+) responsible sipping!
Coming Next April: Hookstown Outbreak HvZ! Details and Fundraising
October 18, 2026
There are several Midwest Humans v Zombies events happening next spring (hint: you should save Memorial Day weekend for Survival Fest!). But for this post, let’s focus on a game in Pennsylvania!
For context: the after-Covid resurgence of Humans v. Zombies saw several college clubs and organizations arise in western Pennsylvania, including Grove City College, Geneva College, and Pittsburgh Technical College. I enjoyed the time I got to play at PTC, including trying to get a really long sequence of Simon Says correct for an objective!
However, not everything lasts, including colleges, as it turns out. PTC closed due to a combination of lower enrollment and terrible management, but individuals from the HvZ club continued playing locally, as well as moderating games around the area, alongside the various club organizations. Kudos to Kevin and Derrick, among many other moderators and players, for keeping the game alive!
Now, they have ambitions for a game to take place at a fairgrounds in far western PA next year, about 1/2 an hour from the Pittsburgh International Airport, and 5 minutes from the Ohio border. The fundraising is already over the initial hump, so there will in fact be a game! Even so, further fundraising helps to lower or eliminate ticket costs, amongst other things.
If you have the ability, feel free to donate funding! And be sure to mark your interest on the Facebook event page. More info to come!
