Nerf Stars & Stripes Eagle Review
May 17, 2026When Nerf Elite 2.0 hit shelves, reactions were less than enthusiastic. For blasters like the Elite 2.0 Warden (an update to the beloved Elite Roughcut), the initial products shipped to shelves saw defects in either manufacturing or design, as seen in more than one Youtube video. Future production runs were fixed somewhat, but issues with molding persisted (see Beret video here). The damage was done, and the Warden disappeared, never to be seen again. Until now, that is.
The Stars & Stripes Eagle is a Warden with a red, white, and blue paint spray on the sides, and a flying eagle featured prominently. Like so many other things this year, it’s an attempt to cash in on the United States’ 250th anniversary. In the case of Hasbro, it’s also a way to put blasters on shelves quickly, now that the N Series has been killed off and regular darts have returned. The end result? It at least functions and looks cool, while keeping the old price point. Is it worth grabbing? That’s…up to you. But I never reviewed the Warden, so here I am!
Nerf Super Soaker Dunk Fill+ Review
May 13, 2026Now that the semester is over, I have time to write about Nerf again!
Nerf’s answer to Xshot Fast Fill is the Dunk Fill line, designed to be able to dunk into buckets or pools to fill the reservoir. Last year saw models like the Mega Dunk Fill and the Mini Dunk Fill, which were decent models. They did have some shortcomings, however, due to the need to allow air to escape the reservoir when dunking.
This year’s Dunk Fill+ largely solves that issue, making for a much better experience. The reservoir is a bit large to empty out simply with your trigger finger, but if you just want to fill the reservoir once and use the blaster for casual play, it’s perfect.
Adventure Force Nexus Pro X2 Review
April 3, 2026This review will be short; after all, I already reviewed the original version last year! The Nexus Pro X2 isn’t a new blaster, but rather a recolor. It’s also missing a few things from last year – no BCAR, only one magazine, short iron sights instead of larger ones, and a new priming grip. The tradeoff, however comes with a drop in price to $35. That’s a fair exchange for what is still one of the best pro blasters you can but on store shelves, period.
Adventure Force Axis Switch Pro Review
March 31, 2026The Axis Switch Pro is one of the most exciting releases of 2026, for several reasons. $70 gets a pro flywheel blaster that comes with its own battery, a dual-magazine setup, select-fire, and a knob for adjusting blaster power. There are some minor quibbles, but they don’t keep the Axis Switch from being a great blaster.
Xshot Excel Shell Ejector Review
March 26, 2026Shell-loading blasters have seen a resurgence in the hobbyist community, but they’re not nearly as common among blasters on store shelves. That by itself makes the Xshot Shell Ejector noteworthy. This blaster might have a less than creative name, but it makes up for it with good performance, fun handling, and a low price. The fact that some people already have spare shells and other parts available is just icing on the cake, so to speak.
Adventure Force Delta Pro Review
March 20, 2026It’s the first day of spring, and Dart Zone has a bunch of new blasters arriving on Walmart shelves! Ranging from a recolored Nexus Pro X to a brand new flywheel blaster, these entries are super exciting. But to start things off, let’s look at the lower-priced entry.
The brightly-colored Adventure Force Delta Pro clocks in at only $14, but it still packs a punch, whether it’s being used as a secondary blaster or as a fun option for different game types.
Nerf Marvel Wolverine Blaster
March 11, 2026One the one hand, the Wolverine Blaster looks really cool, from the claws that move with the pump grip to the X in the stock. On the other hand, the performance isn’t that great, especially for $30. Should you get one anyway? That’s for you to decide…
