Nerf NStrike Elite Rukkus Review
December 14, 2018As is usual, a few blasters are released at the tail end of the holiday season without much fanfare. Compared to rereleases like the Modulus Longstrike and flagships like the Prometheus, the Rukkus ICS-8 isn’t a blaster that will receive much fanfare. It’s a large, quirky pistol that, for $20, really doesn’t do anything special, especially when blaster like the Buzz Bee Jaguar or the Dart Zone Havoc Powerclip have done more in a smaller package for less than half the cost.
Adventure Force Double Trouble Review
December 5, 2018Purchase here (affiliate link that supports the site)
One of the best surprises of 2018 is a blaster that didn’t get officially released until December 1. Sold under Walmart’s Adventure Force line, the Double Trouble is a semi-auto blaster that feeds from two rotating drums. $20 gets you a blaster with a twenty dart capacity, reliable firing, and far above average stock velocities. As usual, Prime Time Toys seems to be doing something right with their electric blasters.
Buzz Bee Reaper (2018) Review
November 29, 2018Buzz Bee has, in recent years, managed to recycle many designs with upgraded internals in order to keep up with blaster range trends. With many blasters, they now claim (with their long distance darts) up to 100ft ranges. In the case of the Reaper, Buzz Bee has taken a fan favorite for comfort and boosted the ranges. It’s large for a pistol, and still retains some compatibility issues, but it’s comfortable and easy to use, making for a pleasant blaster update. If you can find one,
Nerf NStrike Elite Surestrike Review
November 24, 2018Another year, another blaster remake. In this case, Hasbro has repainted the Dart Tag Stormfire / Zombie Strike Clear Shot, released in blue, and included a red dot sight attachment. It’s a good looking blaster, with a nice attachment, but with pitiful performance for a modern blaster. Unless you’re set on getting the attachment or trying to improve the blaster, it’s one you can avoid.
Nerf Accustrike StratoHawk Review
November 23, 2018Purchase here (affiliate link that supports the site)
In the grand tradition of rereleasing blasters in a new color palette, Hasbro has decided to bring back the Rapidstrike in orange. A Walmart exclusive, the Stratohawk is billed as the first electronic Accustrike blaster. Aside from the paint scheme and the darts, however, nothing about the blaster has really changed. And that’s a good thing!
Thanksgiving Trademark Updates
November 22, 2018Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Before we start posting more reviews, I thought I’d make today an easy news day with some news on future offerings from Buzz Bee Toys! This is all information you can find at the United Stated Patent and Trademark Office, that was filed on November 15, 2018.
Names that were previously used but are being filed: Reaper, Night Tek, Destiny, Cyclonic. I find it interesting that the Destiny has largely disappeared, but the name is still being claimed.
New blaster names (possibly for next year): Gladiator, Agitator.
With any luck, we can see those new blasters in February, when I’ll once again be at Toy Fair!
EDIT: Shortly after, “Metamorph” was also filed for a trademark.
Nerf Modulus Longstrike Review
November 19, 2018The Longstrike is a beloved blaster in the original NStrike line. But it’s not because of performance; the old reverse plunger-type blasters never had much power to begin with. It was loved instead for its looks – it had the looks of a “sniper rifle”, but with the kid-friendly foam flinging factor. As of this fall, a new version is available exclusively at Amazon, recolored and retooled to shoot modern blaster distances. It’s not without issues (or price shock), but it’s far superior to its predecessor.
