Nerf Rival Fate Review
February 16, 2022Editor’s note: thanks for the free review sample, Hasbro!
The Fate is a fun little blaster, improving on the Knockout before it. Instead of a large grip with a plunger inside (making a “Rival Jolt”), the Fate opts for a simple pullback mechanism. It also simplifies the reloading process, with a barrel that pops open automatically. Simple operation, good performance, and great looks combine for the best showcase of the brand-new Accurounds.
Nerf Rival Pathfinder Review
February 14, 2022Editor’s note: thanks to Hasbro for sending this as a free review sample!
A new year brings a new series of Rival blasters, this time boasting improved accuracy over the old. The flagship of this group, the Pathfinder, aims to be the Rival equivalent of the Alpha Trooper. However, among other things, magazine compatibility holds the blaster back from its true potential.
Nerf Rival Pathfinder Mag Compatibility Fix
February 12, 2022It’s been noted by others in previous reviews online that the Rival Pathfinder doesn’t like older magazines. The reason? It latches onto a plastic ridge that was added in 2019. I still have a review to write after an upcoming war (and testing), but for now we have a solution.
A newer magazine, seated correctly.
Older magazine, sitting too low to press the ball retention button.The magazine catch mates with that surface in particular, and holds the magazine up far enough to engage the ball release button. Original Rival magazines, lacking that extra plastic, sit too low to engage that button. With the shims glued on that surface, you’ll be able to use the magazines in the Pathfinder.
Dart Zone Seeks Feedback!
February 9, 2022This was a fun thing to see in my Inbox. As per the email:
We’re entering the next phase of Dartzoneblasters.com and we want you to be part of the action! The best website is one that helps you get right to the info you need and the products you want fast so you can get back to flinging foam.
Your impressions can help shape the look, feel, and function of our new website, so don’t hold back! We can take it.
Follow this link if you want to chime in!
JustSoFun K2 Hyper Blaster Review
February 7, 2022It’s not a strict rule, but I tend to keep away from “knockoffs” unless they’re genuinely interesting. This is one of those times. After seeing it on Amazon (and Aliexpress as well), I had to see what was going on.
The K2 looks like a Rival Takedown at first glance, until you see the ball hopper. It does indeed fire Hyper rounds, and while it’s not the most powerful thing on the block, it works well. And it makes me wonder why Hasbro missed a fun opportunity like this.
Rekt Jury Revolver Review
February 5, 2022Umarex entered the dart blaster field in 2020 with the OpFour rifle and the OpSix single shot pistol. Powered by 12g CO2 cartridges, the two blasters met with mixed reviews, due to inconsistency from the former and low velocities from the latter.
Now, the next blaster in the line, the Jury, is available online. Is this revolver an improvement on previous products? For sure. Is it perfect? Not quite. But does it have a place? Provided you have a venue for it, of course!
Nerf Star Wars The Mandalorian Amban Phase-Pulse Blaster Review
February 2, 2022Blasters like this are extremely hard to rate. Sure, it’s an obvious choice for a dart blaster. But after making (and delaying) the Nerf LMTD version, Hasbro releases a regular one at less than half the price?
Alas, consumer priorities are the ultimate factor here. Are you in need of a relatively inexpensive cosplay prop that you can paint? Are you a kid wanting to me Din Djarin? Do you just like quirky blasters in general? If so, it’s a nice blaster to grab. Anyone else? Perhaps not.
