Prime Time Toys Launches Hydro Strike Gel Blasters!
March 1, 2022When Prime Time Toys (maker of Dart Zone Blasters) filed trademarks for “Hydro Strike” and “Pulsar Pro” last year, I took note of them…and then forgot about it. However, after a certain video review launched on Monday, I quickly discovered that, over the past few weeks, PTT has been setting up social media and a product launch at Walmart. Their website, Youtube channel, and other media all quietly updated on Feb. 11-12, with social media efforts ongoing (Instagram and TikTok have no activity yet, for example).
Now that we have product info online, let’s take a look!
Buzz Bee Toys Air Warriors Crossbow Pistol Review
February 28, 2022
D-Dart Blizzard Review
February 23, 2022When the D-Dart Tempest was released in 2019, it was an interesting take on foam blasting. Although it was underpowered, it showed lots of potential, and modders had a field day with it. A second version reached shelves at the beginning of 2021, fixing dart compatibility issues. Now, after some long delays in production and shipping due to the pandemic, Bullseye Limited has fun new variants available through Target. While some aim for faster reloading, rate of fire, or even multiple darts at a time, the Blizzard opts for sheer capacity.
Does it take a while to load? Yes. Are you doomed if you run out of ammo and need to reload? Most likely. But until you reach that point, the Blizzard’s endurance makes for a fun time, much more so than the original.
Hasbro Announces 2022 Nerf Blasters!
February 17, 2022
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.
