It’s that time of year again, where the hobbyists post things they find, the rest of us search and find more photos, and we get a better picture of what’s coming. This time, after a post in the Foam News Collective Discord server and then me searching, it appears we’re getting chain-fed pro blasting this fall!
- Tactical Strike Box Pro 57 Piece Set Includes:
- 1 Boxer Pro™ Motorized Belt-fed Blaster
- 1 Ammo Box
- 1 Pair Protective Eyewear Gear
- 1 50-Round Half-Length Pro Dart Ammo Belt
- 50 Half-Length Adventure Force™ Pro Darts Universal Pro Darts fly up to 150 Feet
- 1 Adjustable Tactical Stock
- 2 Pop-up Tactical Sights
- Works with 8 AA Batteries or 7.4V Rechargable Battery (Batteries Not Included)
- Ages 14+
So we’re confirmed that it’ll be compatible with the standard 2S Li-Ion packs Dart Zone has been using, along with any aftermarket Lipos using an XT30 connector. Based on the pictures, it’s an upgraded Adventure Force V-Twin – the feeding mechanism is the same, with a feed wheel contained in the belt loading door. The slot in the chains is where the wheel contacts the darts to fling them into the flywheels. The bipod, extendable stock, and the chain box are cool additions, and I like the translucent purple. Admittedly, the giant spring motif is a bit weird, since this is for sure a flywheel blaster…but it still looks cool.
Of course, a belt fed blaster is by nature a bit unwieldy, and it won’t be the best option for competitive settings…but holy crap, would I use it anyway!
It’ll be $50, and since that was the MSRP for regular chain-fed blasters like the Xshot Rage Fire…that’s going to be hard to beat. More details to come!