The Gel Ball IP Battle: Back from the Dead?
July 30, 2024This was not something I expected to see on my Gel Ball litigation bingo card. Last we checked, Prime Time Toys had essentially lost their arguments in a United States Patent and Trademark Office investigation, and we were at the tail end of reviewing minor elements of the final decision. While the post-trial decisions and motions were going forth, Prime Time Toys filed for an Inter Partes Review of the patents in question. They were initially denied by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, but earlier this month, they were successful in getting a Director’s Review on the matter. This overrode the board’s decision, and we’re going to have more hearings!
Admittedly, some things are still confusing for me after several readthroughs. So let’s cover the process first.
Nerf N Series Ward Review
July 12, 2024
Dart Zone Reveals the Stryker 2.0 and Venom Pro!
July 4, 2024Just in time for the 4th of July, Dart Zone has dropped pictures and video (with assistance from Captain Xavier and Dartsweep) of two new blasters coming at the end of July, both for $50. They’re apparently on display at Fan Expo in Denver, so if you’re in the area and attending, check the booth!
Credit to Dartsweep and his social media for the following pictures!
Nerf Reveals New Pro Blasters!
July 2, 2024Well, the embargo on information is lifted, so now I can talk about everything that I saw during a recent visit to Hasbro headquarters. Originally, I could only comment on the N Series (and you’ve seen a couple reviews posted so far for the Infinite and the Agility). Now, thanks to some leaks on the internet, Hasbro has been forced to show their hand to try and keep the excitement going. To that end, let’s post the info!
Nerf N Series Agility Review
June 30, 2024The Agility follows a strong tradition at Hasbro. From Maverick to Strongarm to Commander (and all the variants between), we’ve had a six-shot revolver as part of the main blaster line. Now, with N Series being released, the Agility fills that role.
If you’re investing in the new N Series ecosystem, dart exclusivity and all, it’s hard to go wrong with an easy-to-use blaster like the Agility.
Nerf N Series Infinite Review
June 16, 2024The N Series has made its debut, and between the influencer care package from Hasbro (thanks, guys!) and buying other blasters, I’ve been able to fire most of them. More importantly, fire them in actual Nerf wars. So the results have been interesting, to say the least, with both the blasters and the new N1 darts.
The Infinite is the flagship of the first blaster wave, and for $40, it’s a hard blaster to criticize. It works as advertised, features a cool ammo capacity/reloading setup, and isn’t a rehash of old designs. Whether you get it, however, comes down to your opinion on the new dart ecosystem.
Nerf Pro Gelfire Uproar Review
June 11, 2024After the debut of the Gelfire Mythic, Nerf paused any electronic/electric releases in favor of other blasters to fill in niches in the line. Shotgun? Check. Sniper rifle feel? Check. Jolt reskin? Check! And the list goes on.
Spring of 2024, however, sees the return of full-auto fire. The Gelfire Uproar boasts up to 150fps and 7 balls per second, all off of 8 AA batteries. With an MSRP half that of the Mythic, it might be a compelling option for cheap gel ball blasting. At least if you’re dipping your toes in the water and want something simple.
