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.
Adventure Force Water Strike Gatling Blast Review
January 29, 2022Prime Time Toys/Dart Zone has been on a roll in the soaker department. Last year, they released the Adventure Force Hydro Burst (now the Typhoon Burst) exclusively through Walmart. I reviewed it, finding it a fun addition to the arsenal with its unique spring-powered mechanism and actual trigger.
This year, they’ve taken the concept and made a blaster that’s bigger and goofier. With a larger reservoir, lever prime, and a spinning barrel, the Water Strike Gatling Burst is a welcome addition to modern water warfare.
The REKT Jury Revolver Finally Appears!
January 28, 2022Umarex, the world’s largest producer of various air guns, airsoft guns, and replica firearms, dipped their toes into foam blasting with the Rekt Op Four and Op Six CO2-powered blasters. (Admittedly, my OP Six is still sitting in the basement, in need of testing). They planned to expand the line with the Jury…but then the pandemic happened, along with the associated manufacturing and shipping difficulties.
Now, however, the Jury is not only being released, but in a suprise move is already available for sale! Let’s take a look – and stick around to the end for a link to a giveaway!
The Batman Gauntlet Review
January 21, 2022It’s not a comic movie without merchandise, and The Batman is no exception. We don’t always get foam-flinging tie-ins, but when we do, they’re worth a look.
The Gauntlet won’t be setting any performance records. Far from it! But for the kid who wants to be Batman during playtime, it’s a nifty addition to the collection.
Xshot FaZe Clan Ragequit Blaster Review
January 19, 2022The Xshot Chaos Orbit has been a neat, if not always viable, ball blaster. Initial production issues aside, it was a solid CQB blaster, with a 14 ball internal magazine and pump action. However, ineffective hop-up limited its usefulness.
With the brand new Faze Clan-branded variant (the Ragequit), the platform has finally matured. It feeds reliably, fires reliably, and has the ranges it’s been missing. All that, plus a clear shell? If you haven’t already added one to the arsenal, there isn’t a better time!
Xshot Faze Respawn Blaster Review
January 15, 2022Xshot’s Chaos series of ball blasters has stagnated a bit. After the first appearance in 2019, Xshot has proceeded to release them in different versions, with the Royale Edition in 2020 and now a FaZe Clan promotional version in 2022. The new versions now feature clear plastic shells with red highlights, which makes for a great look. Even so, one has to wonder when actual “new” blaster will be coming out.
Adventure Force 2022 Soakers Appear!
January 13, 2022It’s that time of year, when the Christmas stuff gets moved out, and the spring toys slowly move in! As usual, Walmart has various blasters appearing under the Adventure Force line – some from Dart Zone/Prime Time Toys, some from Buzz Bee Toys, and still others from other companies. Let’s look at what’s coming, shall we?
