Nerf Elite Jr Officially Launchers! (Press Release Info)
January 4, 2023It’s not like it was a secret (between showing up on shelves outside the US, and Amazon having one blaster up early), but 2023 is the official release of Nerf Elite Jr. As such, we have the various bits of info that Hasbro passes on for curious consumers. More after the jump!
Nerf Pro Gelfire Legion Review
December 28, 2022With the flagship blaster out on stores for a few months (and at least one influencer variant on the way), it was a matter of time before a second model appeared. After an entry popped up on Amazon, we became aware of the Legion. Then, a Target near me put it on the shelf early. You know what happens next!
The Nerf Pro Gelfire Legion is unexpectedly more fun than anticipated. The slamfire, while limited in use at range, is satisfying. And compatibility with Mythic parts is a bonus. The ammo velocity is on the low end, but if you’re interested in gel ball, this might still be worth picking up, if only for plinking.
Nerf Hyper Impulse 40 Review
December 25, 2022The end of 2022 has shown us that Hyper can evolve…but perhaps not as fast as we’d like. Wide, spring-loaded hopper doors are a welcome update to the blaster line, as are attempts to agitate the rounds. The latter part still isn’t as effective as it needs to be, but it’s better than before,
Even so, the lack of hop-up just kills game performance, regardless of initial ball velocity. That trend continues with the Impulse 40. It’s fun to use, but perhaps it shouldn’t be an impulse purchase.
Nerf Elite Jr. Rookie Pack (Rambler) Review
December 18, 2022As Hasbro expands the reach of the Nerf brand, some attention will (naturally) go toward younger fans. After all, I can recall seeing plenty of people younger than 8 years of age (a common recommendation on blaster packaging) using blasters. In the case of Nerf Elite Jr., the goal is child-sized, easy operation, and appealing aesthetics.
In the case of the Amazon-exclusive Rookie Pack, the included Rambler blaster certainly fits the kid-sized requirement, and it is generally easy for kids to operate. However, between an essentially non-functional slamfire mechanism and the high price, I’m not sure if the Rookie Pack is worth the purchase.
Gel Ball: Influencer Edition? Plus More
December 12, 2022A while back, there was industry news of partnerships between Hasbro and influencers Mr. Beast and Luka Dončić (NBA player) for various Nerf endeavors. The latter association was known to lead to a Gelfire release eventually…but it turns out Mr. Beast gets one as well.
Days later, Gel Blaster announces a new edition of the flagship Surge blaster with David Dobrik. Who’s apparently an influencer as well? Honestly, until the last week, I knew none of these names.
Even with the influencer versions of blasters incoming, there are multiple things scheduled to arrive at the beginning of next year. Because regardless of pending litigation, Hasbro, Prime Time Toys, and Gel Blaster are all continuing to battle for market share in gel ball.
Nerf Elite 2.0 Tetrad Review
December 11, 2022
Nerf Hyper Evolve 100 Review
December 9, 2022Hyper, admittedly, is better when you have ammo to spare. In that sense, the Hyper Evolve 100 is a step in the right direction. It not only holds 100 rounds of ammo, but it also can be quickly refilled thanks to large hopper doors. Even so, and in spite of measures meant to improve ammo feeding, the Evolve isn’t going to be my favorite blaster for various games going forward.
It’s good. But it’s not great. Seems to be the theme for Hyper, doesn’t it?
