Toy Fair 2026 MegaPost! Nerf, Dart Zone, and More!
February 14, 2026It’s finally here! Toy Fair 2026 is happening, and I have a massive amount of experiences to share. I’ll also have a short clip video at some point…but one thing at a time. Let’s just jump into things!
Expect me to just update this page as I go until further notice. There’s a lot to cover while I jump between battery charges and locations.
Nerf Elite is Back! Trying the Rebel Ops Line
As you’ve previously seen, the N1 dart is out, and the Elite dart is back. That applies to both the new core line and to the licensed brands.
For the Rebel Ops line…it’s largely a return to late Elite 2.0 levels of blaster design and feel. There are still some nice touches in the designs – the handle stock attachment points that debuted last year are still being used, so those Loadout attachments aren’t going to waste.
Also, the standard N-Strike barrel lug is back!
There’s Dart Zone material here as well, but Beret has a good video overview.
The Ammohawk works as expected for a four-dart Smart AR. The Deadeye was a tad finicky, but I also may have been operating it incorrectly – Beret was there and had an easier time using it. The Doom Cannon, though…THAT was smooth to use. Four shotgun blasts per cylinder, slamfire, and sixty darts total. I know people will be modding these and going nuts. Also, the stock is removable!
Licensed Blasters
There’s more than Rebel Ops, however. Marvel has the Wolverine blaster, with a 6-dart Smart AR and claws that move when you prime the blaster. If also has a removable stock. Meanwhile, there is a bolt-action Mandalorian blaster with custom barrel, scope, and stock attachments. It holds six darts and almost seems like they took the Nerf Loadout designs, shrank them for Elite, and called it a day. Yeah, that’s an oversimplification, but it was my first impression.
Nerf is seeing some TMNT pistols, as well. I have a recent email about those, but I believe they’re $10 each. Press Release and pics can be their own post later.
Of course, we have the Fortnite reskins, including the new Microshots and the BASR. And there are new Nerf dog toys to speak of!
We also have various melee to speak of! The KPop Demon Hunters section had approximate samples on display, although they were mostly hard plastic, so I doubt you’ll be using them at a Nerf war. Nerf itself had more melee beyond the Shadowknight Sword that appeared at Christmas. See if you spot them in the video above!
Nerf Super Soaker is also a thing…but I have some of those items sitting at home. So you’ll have pictures soon enough.
Other Bits of Hasbro Goodness!
You can’t walk through Hasbro’s booth without at least seeing some of the other items on display, and this year wasn’t going to be an exception. Not least of which because there are so many new licenses to play with. PEEP FURBIES??? Yep, that’s a thing this year.
Star Wars has the usual collection of action figures and toys, and the Nerf-related items were on hand. Hasbro also had some really cute Grogu toys, including one that was interactive and another that will eat little plastic frogs, fish, and other pieces.
Marvel, of course, has their lineup. This year, the Legends line includes giant, adult-sized Hulk fists.
For collectable items, we have the Nanomals, which did debut last year…but the line expands this year to include licenses like How to Train Your Dragon. Because of course kids want a fidget Toothless that can interact with their other Nanomals.
Dart Zone – SO MANY NEW THINGS!
Prime Time Toys has so many new things, it’s not even funny. Some refreshes, some brand new blasters, and some things that stand out from the crowd.
For the Adventure Force line, there’s a refresh due in March. The Delta Pro is a lower-velocity pro revolver that’s coming in at a low price point, but will have an upgrade kit available from Dart Zone on release. It’s a simple side-prime blaster for a low price ($14). Meanwhile, the Nexus Pro X2 is simply a colorful refresh of last year’s model, coming in at $35 now that tariff issues (among other things) have largely been sorted out. It comes with slightly fewer accessories…but $35 is still an amazing price point for 200fps.
The big reveal, though, was the Adventure Force Axis Switch Pro. At $70, this flywheeler comes with a 2s Li-Ion pack, two 20-dart magazines, a magwell that can switch between the two (turn the foregrip, or just push the magazines through), select-fire like the DZP Mk3 or Primus, a removable BCAR, AND a PWM knob for adjusting your fps! That’s…a lot. And handling the blaster was as smooth as could be, with the only concern being that I kept dropping magazines whenever I lifted it from the display. But I chalk that up to my excitement more than the blaster!
We also had some more minor additions. The Renegade, seen elsewhere in the world in translucent red, is now a translucent blue! It comes with suction cup darts and a target for practice, as well. Suction cup refills will be available on the website…as will a DIY kit featuring the Trishot! Yep, the Solo won’t be the only blaster seeing the DIY box treatment.
Wait a Sec…Dart Zone Plushies? Skelekins Debut!
I’ll give it to Dart Zone – being willing to branch out and try something new takes guts! More importantly, it fills a neat niche that wasn’t really catered to before!
The Skelekins (which have been mysteriously Trademarked for a while) are semi-plush toys that have their own skeletons inside! The outer coverings are reversible, come in seven varieties for different emotions, and can be worn as well (use as a purse, messenger bag, whatever!). They’re set to come out this summer, and have apparently tested well. I like Anger, personally.
Zing Adopts a Blaster Line
Zing Toys has some experience with blasters, between their Poppers, Marshmallow blasters, and other core items. But adopting a largely existing line of dart and ball blasters? That’s new!
Almost all the models were previously available in Europe under the Tack Pro line (indeed, many of the blasters still have that molded into the shell). Those models were incorporated into the lineup for Hipshot Toys. Now, Zing appears to be distributing that line under their name. Some packaging had their name on it, some didn’t. We’ll see how this plays out.
In any case, I already have the giant Spiral Enforcer that holds 88 balls. And I’ve used it in HvZ! I should make sure to review that soon.
Also, the 40-dart gauntlet? There’s a tiny wheel under the ring of darts that acts as a pusher. That’s more of a fun fact for people like me that want to tear things apart!
Wilder Toys is Here!
They got the licensing for doing Nerf accessories and targets last year (the 3-piece targeting set is still one of the better options out there, and having more than one set makes it amazing for group play). Also, making rotating targets of Nerftubers was a fun creative diversion.
They’re at Toy Fair in their own booth this year, with all the goods on display! Among other things, they have a vest for kids, with room for carrying an extra magazine, as well as target play.
There’s also a second generation of Neostrike glasses, using different materials but maintaining the same safety ratings, aiming for a $6.99 retail price. I’m sure you’ve seen enough Nerf personalities trying them on…and they’re really stylish, honestly. I’m not a sunglasses person, but for games during the day, they’re hard to beat.
There’s also a cute Zombie target that waves and moves in place, waiting for you to shoot it. I should go back tomorrow and get a picture…
Extra Bits!
There are always fun things to do at Toy Fair. Activities, free samples, the works. I have extra card games in my backpack to try out, for example. I also have a cute LEGO rose from their part of the floor, where carts with instructions and parts were waiting for participants!
The PlayMonster booth had the Koosh related goods, including a new bow and (not available yet) a three-shot crossbow. Those will appeal to the younger crowd, or those of you out there with young kids.
Meanwhile, at Moose Toys, the Crunchlabs w/Mark Rober line includes a giant ring blaster that can be built(?), and has visible internals. Notably, the rings are solid plastic, and they’re much larger than Vortex rings (yes, I brough some specifically to check). HOWEVER, it’s the same idea scaled up, so if someone out there made files for TPU rings once the product releases, it could be made safe for wars. Impractical and hilarious, but also safe.
Also, there’s a Pizza Rat hiding in the LEGO display. I want to steal him.
