Nerf Announes the Loadout Line, New Gelfire!
March 1, 2025Here I am sitting down at Toy Fair, trying to make a post on my phone, because we’re already seeing big things!
Nerf put out a 2025 Lookbook with a bunch of new things being planned – this post doesn’t cover everything from Hasbro, but it does have the big stuff. More posts later as time permits!
Let’s take a look at Loadout. Modulus 2.0?
Nerf Super Soaker Power Drench XL Review
February 26, 2025Power Drench marks the return of both Constant Pressure System (CPS) blasting and the Quick-Fill Device (QFD), two things that have been missing from water warfare for a while. The smaller of the two blasters in the line, sadly, was largely a disappointment, between the low volume, tiny shots, and the price.
Luckily, the Power Drench XL is a far better buy. Between appreciably large shots and a true “flood” mode, the Power Drench XL is not just capable in battle, but it also makes the user feel like they’re actually doing something. When a soaker has actual kick to it, you know you have a winner.
Adventure Force Tidal Striker Quick Review
February 24, 2025The competition for “cheap” soakers remains fierce, with plenty of options in the $10-$15 range. This year, Walmart got Buzz Bee Toys to make the Tidal Striker, a derivative of their “Steady Stream” type blasters that have seen variants for over a decade. However, this is perhaps the lowest capacity I’ve seen from this kind of blaster (only 18.5 fl. oz), and the pump volume is low enough that the “Steady Stream” mechanism may as well be useless. It would seem in this case, too much was given up.
Worker Kunlun Review
February 21, 2025Note: Thanks to Out of Darts for sending me a free sample to try and review!
The Worker Kunlun (pronounced “Kwin-lin” I think) took longer to review than I wanted – typically 200fps is the highest I get to play at unless it’s a competitive PvP format. Between limited game options and even more limited time to actually attend games (my work schedule eliminates 99% of Saturday events), it took until this month to actually use the Kunlun in battle.
The end result? The Kunlun is everything it promises to be – and if you’re a fan of bolt-action blasting, oh man are you going to be happy!
Hasbro January 2025 Press Release…In Feb?
February 12, 2025Apparently we’re all behind on posting! I got this info emailed yesterday from Hasbro, wanting to post a press release…and some of it lists estimated store dates as 01/15/25. Glad I’m not the only one busy with life!
To that end, I’ll go ahead and post the PR text, along with some photos, and a link if I already have a review posted! Here we go!
Out of Darts Yolo Mod Kit Review
February 3, 2025Here’s something I don’t get to do as often: review a mod kit! At the end of last year, after seeing Luchathor’s prototype at Ragnarocktoberfest, Out of Darts jumped on licensing and selling this kit for the Dart Zone Max Solo. After all, making a “Pro Jolt” magazine-fed with just a few parts is a huge quality of life improvement, even if your playstyle is casual.
To that end, I added both the mod kit and a Purple Dart Zone Max Solo to my last Out of Darts order. And while I haven’t brought it to a game yet, the results are quite promising for this little blaster.
