Maryland Mayhem is Coming!
February 7, 2023
I tend to not make event posts soon enough before the actual events. Let’s change that!
In a little over two months, the Maryland Foam Alliance, along with UMBC HvZ, will be hosting a weekend with tournament games, HvZ, and plain old Nerf battles! Mark your calendars for April 14-16, 2023, and if you have time, head down to the Baltimore area for some fun!
I would normally be going to large events like this anyway, but with it being one of the first East Coast competitions of the year, the Eh Team is planning on making it for the competition on Friday! So showing up is mandatory 🙂
Hope to see more of you there! Check the website for information, registration to play over the weekend (needed for ALL people coming), and to possibly sign up for one of the remaining tournament spots!
Nuremburg Toy Fair 2023 News!
February 5, 2023New York Toy Fair has been moved to the fall, starting with this year. However, other Toy Fairs are still happening, including the one in Nuremburg, Germany! To that end, Blaster Time was kind enough to send along some pictures and info from the fair. Info after the jump!
And be sure to check out the Blaster Time website, especially if you’re in Europe!
Transformers Optimus Blaster Incoming!
February 1, 2023This was an interesting thing to see, but not wholly unexpected. Hasbro is really trying to push their IP, be it Dungeons & Dragons, GI Joe, or Transformers. The latter has a movie coming out, and naturally there will be toys!
As per CNET, the Transformers: Rise of the Beasts 2-in-1 Optimus Prime Blaster will retail for $20, and be able to change between robot and blaster forms. Whether it’s worth that money is another matter…but at least it transforms!
Nerf Dungeons & Dragons Themberchaud Crossbow Blaster Review
January 31, 2023There’s a new Dungeons & Dragons movie coming out, and naturally there’s going to be associated merchandise. Seeing as Hasbro owns all of this IP, it makes sense on a corporate level to try and tie everything together. The results, though, are a bit mixed.
The Themberchaud Crossbow Blaster has a unique look and a fun-to-use mechanism. However, it’s awkward to use and pricey for what it actually does. Ultimately, it doesn’t quite satisfy any category, be it purpose or target demographic.
Nerf Elite 2.0 Stormcharge Review
January 29, 2023
Nerf Elite Jr Flyer Review
January 23, 2023Sometimes, simple is better. Especially when the task at hand is introducing Nerf to a new generation of kids. That’s the goal of the Elite Jr. line, and the Flyer is a standout example.
Easy to use? Check. Lots of dart storage? Check. Low price? Check. It may not be the hardest hitting blaster out there, but for its intended purpose, it’s perfect.
Nerf Elite Jr. Explorer Review
January 19, 2023Author’s note: one Explorer was sent to me as a free sample. Thanks, Hasbro!
There’s an unwritten rule for selling blasters, but everyone knows it: it has to actually work. Sadly, the Explorer doesn’t fall in that category, and I sincerely hope that kids being introduced to Nerf aren’t given that particular blaster.
