N-Strike
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N-Strike is the main line of Hasbro
's Nerf
Blasters
toy series. This line consists of toy guns that fire rubber-tipped foam darts. While the blasters have been offered in several different colors, the N-Strike's main colors are yellow and orange, despite some models being offered mainly in blue.
In 2011, the Stampede ECS (pictured) was awarded "Boy Toy of the Year" at the 11th Annual Toy of the Year Awards, which is held at the American International Toy Fair
in New York City
.
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and is roughly the same size as the Secret Strike AS-1. The blaster comes with two Whistler darts. Unlike other blasters, the cocking mechanism is located in the handle. Despite its compact size, the Jolt can fire darts up to 35 feet. For the moment, it is only available in most Kmart
and Toys "R" Us stores in the U.S.
can then slide in, creating a gun-like controller for the Wii
games Nerf N-Strike
and Nerf N-Strike Elite
. With the N-Strike Elite release, the blaster comes with a "Red Reveal" sight attachment that enables players to see hidden targets within the game. The Switch Shot can be either sold with the games, or by itself in some GameStop
stores.
. It is designed with the Tactical Rail System and comes with an accessory that can hold eight extra darts. The blaster possesses two ways to fire: The user can pull the trigger halfway back to fire the two darts separately, or pull it all the way back to fire both darts simultaneously. This is the same firing style as the Buzz Bee Double Shot and the Air Zone Shotgun.
and the ASP, and is the smallest blaster to have a tactical rail. It is popular due to its high ranges as 35–40 feet. The Reflex can be sold individually, with a tech target or in a pack of 6 called the N-Strike Attack Unit, which is available exclusively at Toys "R" Us.
exclusive in the U.S. and a Sainsbury's exclusive in the U.K.).
submachine gun and uses an 8-dart rotating turret and also carries eight additional darts for spare ammo. The blaster is notable, though it can shoot any kind of Nerf dart, for having a specialized, glow-in-the-dark dart made specially for it; each dart is charged by a bright light out of the muzzle before being shot. The blaster has a tactical rail at the top, but the iron sight just in front will make it difficult to mount on scopes correctly. It was also released in a yellow/red/orange color scheme as the Stark Industries N.R.F. 425 blaster to tie in with the first Iron Man
movie for international markets (U.S. markets got a repainted Magstrike AS-10), but lacked the glow darts and flash circuitry.
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, but holds only five darts instead of eight. In Japan, the blaster is sold as the Bone Revolve REV-5. Also, this blaster somewhat resembles a MG-42 (with the stock and silencer attached).
mechanism similar to Buzz Bee Toys' Tommy 20 or Ultimate Rapid Blast and the Air Zone Power Strike Quick Fire 48. It is designed with a stock attachment point and the Tactical Rail System so it can be equipped with accessories found in other N-Strike blasters. The blaster requires 3 AA batteries to run the motor, which can be turned on and off by a switch near the handle. Pulling the trigger with the gun turned on fires a dart through the use of a pair of flywheels. The blaster can be fired as quickly as the user can pull the trigger, but doing so decreases ranges to 25 feet, because the flywheels slow down a little bit due to the dart making contact with the flywheels. If the user wants the gun to fire at its maximum range, a half-second pause must be given between shots to allow the flywheels to get back to full speed. Though this shouldn't really be much of a concern, while the real downside to this blaster is the noise generated by the flywheel motors, rendering it useless in stealth missions. In addition, the darts cannot be fired without activating the motors. The gun also cannot be switched to off and then turned on quickly, as the flywheels take too long to charge up. This requires having to leave the gun on all the time (even when not firing), not to mention the added power drain on the batteries. While the blaster can use Whistler or Suction darts, it is not compatible with Clip System darts, as the diameter of their tips are too small to make contact with the flywheels. A popular mod for this blaster is to make the flywheels activate when the trigger is pulled by means of a pressure switch; with enough voltage, the flywheels can spin up and fire almost instantaneously, hence longer range and faster response time when the flywheels are first turned on. This makes this mod rather useful. It is seen in the design that Hasbro possibly originally intended for the blaster to function like this, as there is an unconnected pressure switch already in the gun below the normal switch. The other popular mod is to put layers of tape on the flywheels until they are big enough to make contact with Clip System darts. It is sometimes known as the Clavering Ø
for unknown reasons, though possibly as an odd sort of exclamation referring to the 'personal-defense' use of the weapon in Nerf games.
In March 2011, Walmart released a special Barricade set bundled with the Raider CS-35's stock repainted yellow. In July, a special Transformers edition was released as a San Diego Comic-Con International exclusive. The blaster is painted blue and red with images of Optimus Prime
decorating it. In September, a yellow Bumblebee
edition was released for the New York Comic-Con
.
. It can be fired full-auto or in a firing method similar to the slam-firing on the Raider CS-35 and Alpha Trooper CS-18. The blaster has a longer range but smaller dart capacity then the AS-20. Normally, it is common to see the Magstrike in Target
department stores, but it was re-released to many department stores when it was re-named the "Stark Industries N.R.F. 425 Blaster" in conjunction to the first Iron Man
film. However, since the blaster has several problems, such as leaking air over time as it is used and its lengthy reload time, the Dart Tag Magstrikes have been discontinued and are no longer in production. However, a new model to tie into the N-Strike line was released as a Target exclusive, and has improved the air tank. Although the gun features a tactical rail, it is poorly placed behind where the clip is inserted. As the gun fires, the clip raises out the top of the gun, blocking the way of whatever sight is mounted on. However, since this blaster is fully automatic, and can empty its entire clip in about a second, the user would only need to pinpoint temporarily, unleashing the entire clip onto the target.
, or a minigun
. Originally introduced in 2001, the Rapid Fire was later re-released in the N-Strike line as a Target exclusive. It is capable of firing in either full-auto or semi-auto, depending on the position of the switch on the side. It has a shorter range but greater dart capacity than the Magstrike. This gun has a high rate-of-fire of 480-600 rounds per minute. As one of the oldest Nerf blaster models, the Rapid Fire lacks the tactical rails that newer models carry.
. The Titan is Nerf's most powerful gun, and can shoot over a very long distance. Although it says on the box it can shoot 60 feet, it has been said to be able to shoot over 80 feet by angling the gun upwards. Due to the possibility of potential injury, it is quite rare to see it on sale by itself at any other store than Target (US) or Zellers (Canada). It is common to see it though as part of the N-Strike Unity Power System at Toys "R" Us. For safety concerns, a plastic bead inside the gun rolls down a plastic track and blocks the trigger from being pulled if the gun is aimed above a 45 degree angle. It was also re-released as part of the Hulk Abomination Blaster set which was released in conjunction with The Incredible Hulk
movie.
(U.S., Australia), Zellers
(Canada) and Argos
(UK) exclusive slam-fire blaster similar to the Raider CS-35, but in a size close to the Recon CS-6. It is racked by a handle at the bottom of the barrel. The blaster has a stock attachment point that is compatible with the stocks of the Recon and Spectre REV-5, as well as a Tactical Rail System that can accommodate accessories such as a sight or tactical light on top of the unit. Like the Recon, the Alpha Trooper's pistol grip has a hidden compartment that can hold one extra dart. The Alpha Trooper also can function in "slam-fire" mode like the Raider. The blaster is praised for being a small and lightweight, yet high-capacity blaster. However, it is quite easy to clear the entire 18 round drum quickly in slam fire (a feature it shares with the Raider) and is prone to misfire when firing quickly. The gun shoots surprisingly far with brand new darts. The iron bar sight works pretty well and better than other sights(i.e. scope). it is also quite common for the clip release and pump to lock up if the drum is not firmly in place.
. The gun bears its own faux scope inside the carry handle and a built-in flashlight that requires 3 AAA batteries to function. The Tactical Rail System allows the attachment of accessories such as a pinpoint sight, scope or tactical sight to the top of the unit. In addition, the barrel allows the attachment of extensions used by the Spectre REV-5, Recon CS-6 or Longstrike CS-6. It uses the popular clip system, but frequently jams. In addition, there have been instances of the gun being sold without any darts.
anti-material rifle (even though its bolt system is a pull-back like that of semiautomatic rifles such as the Barrett M82). This gun is arguably the most popular to mod, some of the many modifications that can be done to this blaster are removing the air restrictor, plugging the air release in the barrel, an aluminum bolt sled, a brass breach, adding a stronger spring, a cushioned plunger, front gun integration, and many others. With these mods, a Longshot can easily achieve ranges in excess of 70–90 feet. As of 2010, the Longshot is no longer in production and is now a rarity in stores, following the release of its replacement, the Longstrike CS-6.
. The barrel can be detached to convert the Longstrike into a pistol (similar to the "Obrez" variant of the Mosin-Nagant
) for close-range attacks. Once the stock is attached, then it cannot be detached without opening the gun. In addition, the blaster is compatible with the barrel attachments of the Recon, Longshot CS-6 and Spectre REV-5. The blaster is very popular, currently more so than the Longshot, but almost entirely because of its looks, despite having far inferior ranges compared to the Longshot due the reverse-plunger firing system. Though the range problem can be addressed by sealing holes in the tube behind the jam door at the top of the gun, removal of the air restrictor, a spring addition/replacement the final max range hovers around 40'. The holes reduce firepower because air from the plunger escapes through them.
, while the pump handle is similar to the one seen in some Ithaca Stakeout shotguns which use a forearm grip (including the one commonly used by Philip Michael Thomas
in Miami Vice
).
. Like the Barricade RV-10, it uses a dual flywheel mechanism (which requires four AA batteries) to fire the darts; however, unlike the Barricade, the flywheel motor and ammunition chamber are located behind the trigger. Instead of an on/off switch, the Rayven has a priming trigger under the main trigger to power the flywheel, similar to the Vortex Nitron. Being the Clip System version of the Firefly REV-8, the Rayven uses a special battery-operated magazine clip (which runs on three AA batteries) that lights up the glow-in-the-dark Streamline darts before firing. The Rayven differentiates itself from other Nerf blasters with its electric lime color. The blaster is designed with a barrel tip that can accommodate attachments from the Longstrike CS-6, Recon CS-6 or Spectre REV-5. In addition, it has two tactical rails for further customization.
in 2009 because the blaster's plunger was exposed, and could catch on to skin as the gun was fired, causing bruises, welts and occasionally cuts. The new Recon blasters now have a cover over the plunger. This gun bears much resemblance to an M16 rifle
(With stock and barrel).
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machines, the launcher fires the disks in the air at different angles for moving target practice.
s and nine target stands, along with instructions on how to play any of the four card games.
blasters.
Hasbro
Hasbro is a multinational toy and boardgame company from the United States of America. It is one of the largest toy makers in the world. The corporate headquarters is located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States...
's Nerf
Nerf
Nerf is a toy brand created by Parker Brothers and currently owned by Hasbro. The acronym NERF stands for "Non-Expanding Recreational Foam". Most of the toys are a variety of foam-based weaponry, but there are also several different types of Nerf toys, such as balls for sports like football,...
Blasters
Nerf Blasters
Nerf Blasters are toy weapons made by Hasbro that fire foam darts, discs, or, in some cases, foam balls. The term "Nerf gun", however, is often used as a blanket term for any foam dart blaster, regardless of whether or not it has the brand name. Nerf guns are manufactured in multiple forms,...
toy series. This line consists of toy guns that fire rubber-tipped foam darts. While the blasters have been offered in several different colors, the N-Strike's main colors are yellow and orange, despite some models being offered mainly in blue.
In 2011, the Stampede ECS (pictured) was awarded "Boy Toy of the Year" at the 11th Annual Toy of the Year Awards, which is held at the American International Toy Fair
American International Toy Fair
The American International Toy Fair is one of a few major toy industry trade shows held around the world. It is held annually in mid February in New York City's Toy Center, located at 23rd Street at the crossover of Fifth Avenue and Broadway and at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, and is...
in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
.
Element EX-6
The Element EX-6 is a Toys "R" Us exclusive single-shot, muzzle-loading handgun with similar loading and shooting style to the Nite Finder EX-3. It comes with a tactical rail on top and a barrel fitted to carry five extra darts. The Element EX-6 is sold with a red light beam unit which doubles as a red dot pointer, a tactical scope, and 6 darts. As the blaster, beam unit and scope are each designed with the Tactical Rail System, all three items can combine together and the latter two are compatible with other N-Strike blasters. Some criticism with the blaster is that the rail is poorly designed and cannot hold any accessories properly as the recessed center is too deep. The barrel also does not hold the dart completely, leaving roughly one centimeter exposed (this may have been intentional). This pistol seems to be based on the USPHeckler & Koch USP
The USP is a semi-automatic pistol developed in Germany by Heckler & Koch GmbH of Oberndorf am Neckar as a replacement for the P7 series of handguns.-History:...
.
Jolt EX-1
The Jolt EX-1 is a single-shot micro pistol that resembles the FP-45 LiberatorFP-45 Liberator
Not to be confused with the EMD FP45 diesel locomotive.The FP-45 Liberator was a pistol manufactured by the United States military during World War II for use by resistance forces in occupied territories.-History:...
and is roughly the same size as the Secret Strike AS-1. The blaster comes with two Whistler darts. Unlike other blasters, the cocking mechanism is located in the handle. Despite its compact size, the Jolt can fire darts up to 35 feet. For the moment, it is only available in most Kmart
Kmart
Kmart, sometimes styled as "K-Mart," is a chain of discount department stores. The chain acquired Sears in 2005, forming a new corporation under the name Sears Holdings Corporation. The company was founded in 1962 and is the third largest discount store chain in the world, behind Wal-Mart and...
and Toys "R" Us stores in the U.S.
Nite Finder EX-3
The Nite Finder EX-3 is a single-shot, muzzle-loading handgun. It comes fitted with a red light, which is modeled on a laser sight, and a rail underneath the barrel for carrying two extra darts. Newer variations of this blaster are designed with the Tactical Rail System, which allows accessories from other blasters to mount on top of the unit. The Nite Finder is one of Nerf's most successful guns, surpassed in this only by the Maverick REV-6. The blaster has received high praise for its simple but effective design. This design simplicity makes it a prime choice for prospective modders, with adjustments ranging from the removal of air restrictors to the addition/replacement of every functional element within the blaster. Design-wise, the Nite Finder resembles a combination of several earlier Nerf designs of the 1990s, offering the red-dot of the older Eagle Eye on a simple and lightweight blaster. This pistol seems to be based on the Luger P08.Switch Shot EX-3
The Switch Shot EX-3 is a small handgun that fires one dart at a time up to 20–25 feet, with storage under the barrel for two extra darts; though modified streamline darts have ranges of about 35 feet in the gun. It is unique in the fact that by pressing a button near the muzzle, the firing chamber can be removed. A Wii RemoteWii Remote
The , also known as the Wiimote, is the primary controller for Nintendo's Wii console. A main feature of the Wii Remote is its motion sensing capability, which allows the user to interact with and manipulate items on screen via gesture recognition and pointing through the use of accelerometer and...
can then slide in, creating a gun-like controller for the Wii
Wii
The Wii is a home video game console released by Nintendo on November 19, 2006. As a seventh-generation console, the Wii primarily competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Nintendo states that its console targets a broader demographic than that of the two others...
games Nerf N-Strike
Nerf N-Strike
Nerf N-Strike is a video game developed by EA Salt Lake and published by Electronic Arts for the Nintendo DS and Wii. The game is a rail shooter and focuses on the NERF line of toy dart blasters. It has an optional unique blaster for gameplay called the Nerf Switch Shot EX-3, that can either be...
and Nerf N-Strike Elite
Nerf N-Strike Elite
Nerf N-Strike Elite is a 2009 on-rails shoot 'em up for Nintendo Wii and sequel to the 2008 Nerf N-Strike. Like its predecessor, the game is bundled with one N-Strike Switch Shot EX-3...
. With the N-Strike Elite release, the blaster comes with a "Red Reveal" sight attachment that enables players to see hidden targets within the game. The Switch Shot can be either sold with the games, or by itself in some GameStop
GameStop
GameStop Corporation is an American video game and entertainment software retailer. The company, whose headquarters is in Grapevine, Texas, United States, operates 6,500 retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New...
stores.
Barrel Break IX-2
The Barrel Break IX-2 is a Toys "R" Us exclusive double barrel shotgun-type blaster, resembling a LuparaLupara
Lupara is an Italian word used to refer to a sawn-off shotgun of the break-open type. It is traditionally associated with Cosa Nostra, the Italian organized crime group dominant in Sicily for their use of it in vendettas, defense—such as its use against Mussolini's army when he decided to break up...
. It is designed with the Tactical Rail System and comes with an accessory that can hold eight extra darts. The blaster possesses two ways to fire: The user can pull the trigger halfway back to fire the two darts separately, or pull it all the way back to fire both darts simultaneously. This is the same firing style as the Buzz Bee Double Shot and the Air Zone Shotgun.
Reflex IX-1
The Reflex IX-1 (sold in Japan as Handgat IX-1) is a tiny, single shot, muzzle loading pistol. This gun seems to be modeled after a Glock pistolGlock pistol
The Glock pistol, sometimes referred to by the manufacturer as Glock "Safe Action" Pistol, is a series of semi-automatic pistols designed and produced by Glock Ges.m.b.H., located in Deutsch-Wagram, Austria. The company's founder, engineer Gaston Glock, had no experience with firearm design or...
and the ASP, and is the smallest blaster to have a tactical rail. It is popular due to its high ranges as 35–40 feet. The Reflex can be sold individually, with a tech target or in a pack of 6 called the N-Strike Attack Unit, which is available exclusively at Toys "R" Us.
Scout IX-3
The Scout IX-3 is a small blaster similar to the Nite Finder and Switch Shot. It bears more resemblance to a real life handgun than any other Nerf blaster. When combined with the Unity Power System, the blaster has a small button on the top to make it possible to shoot while attached to the Titan AS-V.I using a small button on the left side of the Titan. While it is included in the Unity Power System, it is not part of the similarly packaged Hulk Abomination Blaster. The Scout is also included in the Tech Target set and a 2-pack gift set (sold as a KmartKmart
Kmart, sometimes styled as "K-Mart," is a chain of discount department stores. The chain acquired Sears in 2005, forming a new corporation under the name Sears Holdings Corporation. The company was founded in 1962 and is the third largest discount store chain in the world, behind Wal-Mart and...
exclusive in the U.S. and a Sainsbury's exclusive in the U.K.).
Firefly REV-8
The Firefly REV-8 is a Nerf blaster that resembles an FN P90FN P90
The FN P90 is a selective fire personal defense weapon designed and manufactured by FN Herstal in Belgium. The P90's name is taken from 1990, the year it was introduced...
submachine gun and uses an 8-dart rotating turret and also carries eight additional darts for spare ammo. The blaster is notable, though it can shoot any kind of Nerf dart, for having a specialized, glow-in-the-dark dart made specially for it; each dart is charged by a bright light out of the muzzle before being shot. The blaster has a tactical rail at the top, but the iron sight just in front will make it difficult to mount on scopes correctly. It was also released in a yellow/red/orange color scheme as the Stark Industries N.R.F. 425 blaster to tie in with the first Iron Man
Iron Man (film)
Iron Man is a 2008 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Directed by Jon Favreau, the film stars Robert Downey, Jr. as Tony Stark, an industrialist and master engineer who builds a powered exoskeleton and becomes the technologically advanced superhero, Iron...
movie for international markets (U.S. markets got a repainted Magstrike AS-10), but lacked the glow darts and flash circuitry.
Maverick REV-6
The Maverick REV-6 is a revolver-type blaster and is currently Nerf's most successful and most popular gun to date. Receiving very high praise, the Maverick is one of the most popular for its ability to be modified and for its low price. The Maverick REV-6 is capable of firing darts up to 25 feet and at an average firing rate of 60 shots per minute. The slip clutch in the Maverick's revolving barrel is known to cause jams; if this becomes a problem to the user it is possible to modify the clutch to no longer slip. Other popular modifications include the "Barrel Drop" mod, which enables the revolving barrel to drop out far enough to grant access to 4 barrels, instead of the 2 allowed in stock form.Spectre REV-5
The Spectre REV-5 is a Walmart exclusive revolver-type blaster with a folding stock and faux silencer barrel attachment. Seen as a fusion of the Recon CS-6 and Maverick REV-6, the Spectre is labeled as a "customizable stealth blaster". The stock and barrel can also attach to other N-Strike blasters such as the Longstrike CS-6, Barricade RV-10 and Raider Rapid Fire CS-35, while the blaster's Tactical Rail System allows the attachment of other accessories such as a tactical scope or targeting sight. It is presumably the real life release of the Vengeance REV-8 from the WiiWii
The Wii is a home video game console released by Nintendo on November 19, 2006. As a seventh-generation console, the Wii primarily competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Nintendo states that its console targets a broader demographic than that of the two others...
video game Nerf N-Strike
Nerf N-Strike
Nerf N-Strike is a video game developed by EA Salt Lake and published by Electronic Arts for the Nintendo DS and Wii. The game is a rail shooter and focuses on the NERF line of toy dart blasters. It has an optional unique blaster for gameplay called the Nerf Switch Shot EX-3, that can either be...
, but holds only five darts instead of eight. In Japan, the blaster is sold as the Bone Revolve REV-5. Also, this blaster somewhat resembles a MG-42 (with the stock and silencer attached).
Barricade RV-10
The Barricade RV-10 (Auto Barricade RV-10 in Japan) is a 10-dart revolver-type pistol that uses an electric flywheelFlywheel
A flywheel is a rotating mechanical device that is used to store rotational energy. Flywheels have a significant moment of inertia, and thus resist changes in rotational speed. The amount of energy stored in a flywheel is proportional to the square of its rotational speed...
mechanism similar to Buzz Bee Toys' Tommy 20 or Ultimate Rapid Blast and the Air Zone Power Strike Quick Fire 48. It is designed with a stock attachment point and the Tactical Rail System so it can be equipped with accessories found in other N-Strike blasters. The blaster requires 3 AA batteries to run the motor, which can be turned on and off by a switch near the handle. Pulling the trigger with the gun turned on fires a dart through the use of a pair of flywheels. The blaster can be fired as quickly as the user can pull the trigger, but doing so decreases ranges to 25 feet, because the flywheels slow down a little bit due to the dart making contact with the flywheels. If the user wants the gun to fire at its maximum range, a half-second pause must be given between shots to allow the flywheels to get back to full speed. Though this shouldn't really be much of a concern, while the real downside to this blaster is the noise generated by the flywheel motors, rendering it useless in stealth missions. In addition, the darts cannot be fired without activating the motors. The gun also cannot be switched to off and then turned on quickly, as the flywheels take too long to charge up. This requires having to leave the gun on all the time (even when not firing), not to mention the added power drain on the batteries. While the blaster can use Whistler or Suction darts, it is not compatible with Clip System darts, as the diameter of their tips are too small to make contact with the flywheels. A popular mod for this blaster is to make the flywheels activate when the trigger is pulled by means of a pressure switch; with enough voltage, the flywheels can spin up and fire almost instantaneously, hence longer range and faster response time when the flywheels are first turned on. This makes this mod rather useful. It is seen in the design that Hasbro possibly originally intended for the blaster to function like this, as there is an unconnected pressure switch already in the gun below the normal switch. The other popular mod is to put layers of tape on the flywheels until they are big enough to make contact with Clip System darts. It is sometimes known as the Clavering Ø
Clavering Island
Clavering Island is a large island in eastern Greenland, to the west of Wollaston Foreland. It was named by the second German North Polar Expedition 1869–70 as Clavering Insel to commemorate Douglas Charles Clavering , commander of the Griper on the 1823 voyage, which explored the area and, at the...
for unknown reasons, though possibly as an odd sort of exclamation referring to the 'personal-defense' use of the weapon in Nerf games.
In March 2011, Walmart released a special Barricade set bundled with the Raider CS-35's stock repainted yellow. In July, a special Transformers edition was released as a San Diego Comic-Con International exclusive. The blaster is painted blue and red with images of Optimus Prime
Optimus Prime
Optimus Prime is a fictional character from the Transformers franchise. Prime is the leader of the autobots, a faction of transforming robots from the planet Cybertron. The autobots are constantly waging war against a rival faction of transforming robots called Decepticons...
decorating it. In September, a yellow Bumblebee
Bumblebee (Transformers)
Bumblebee is the name of several fictional characters from the various Transformers universes. In most incarnations, Bumblebee is a small, yellow Autobot with the altmode of a compact car.- Transformers: Generation 1 :...
edition was released for the New York Comic-Con
New York Comic-Con
The New York Comic Con is an annual New York City fan convention dedicated to comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television.-History:The first event was held in 2006 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center...
.
Hornet AS-6
The Hornet AS-6 is a six-barrel blaster which fires darts either one after another or at the same time using a button on the side of the gun. Like the Titan AS V.1, it is commonly sold as part of the 3-in-1 N-Strike Unity Power System; but unlike the Titan or the Scout IX-3, it is available by itself. The blaster has also been re-released as part of the Hulk Abomination Blaster set.Magstrike AS-10
The Magstrike AS-10 is a 10-shot, fully auto blaster that resembles a paintball markerPaintball marker
A paintball marker, also known as a paintball gun, is the main piece of equipment in the sport of paintball. Markers use an expanding gas, such as carbon dioxide or compressed air, to propel paintballs through the barrel. Some paintball players refer to the piece of equipment as a "marker" rather...
. It can be fired full-auto or in a firing method similar to the slam-firing on the Raider CS-35 and Alpha Trooper CS-18. The blaster has a longer range but smaller dart capacity then the AS-20. Normally, it is common to see the Magstrike in Target
Target Corporation
Target Corporation, doing business as Target, is an American retailing company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the second-largest discount retailer in the United States, behind Walmart. The company is ranked at number 33 on the Fortune 500 and is a component of the Standard & Poor's...
department stores, but it was re-released to many department stores when it was re-named the "Stark Industries N.R.F. 425 Blaster" in conjunction to the first Iron Man
Iron Man (film)
Iron Man is a 2008 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Directed by Jon Favreau, the film stars Robert Downey, Jr. as Tony Stark, an industrialist and master engineer who builds a powered exoskeleton and becomes the technologically advanced superhero, Iron...
film. However, since the blaster has several problems, such as leaking air over time as it is used and its lengthy reload time, the Dart Tag Magstrikes have been discontinued and are no longer in production. However, a new model to tie into the N-Strike line was released as a Target exclusive, and has improved the air tank. Although the gun features a tactical rail, it is poorly placed behind where the clip is inserted. As the gun fires, the clip raises out the top of the gun, blocking the way of whatever sight is mounted on. However, since this blaster is fully automatic, and can empty its entire clip in about a second, the user would only need to pinpoint temporarily, unleashing the entire clip onto the target.
Rapid Fire AS-20
The Rapid Fire AS-20 is a revolving fully automatic blaster, loosely modeled after either a gatling gunGatling gun
The Gatling gun is one of the best known early rapid-fire weapons and a forerunner of the modern machine gun. It is well known for its use by the Union forces during the American Civil War in the 1860s, which was the first time it was employed in combat...
, or a minigun
Minigun
The Minigun is a 7.62 mm, multi-barrel heavy machine gun with a high rate of fire , employing Gatling-style rotating barrels with an external power source...
. Originally introduced in 2001, the Rapid Fire was later re-released in the N-Strike line as a Target exclusive. It is capable of firing in either full-auto or semi-auto, depending on the position of the switch on the side. It has a shorter range but greater dart capacity than the Magstrike. This gun has a high rate-of-fire of 480-600 rounds per minute. As one of the oldest Nerf blaster models, the Rapid Fire lacks the tactical rails that newer models carry.
Secret Strike AS-1
The Secret Strike AS-1 (formerly known as the Secret Target Strike) is Nerf's smallest blaster. It is primed by pumping the handle underneath the barrel 7-10 times. The blaster is fired using the button on the top. It is also the first dart gun to come with a belt clip. Despite its size, it is advertised as having a range of 30 feet. Since its release, the Secret Strike has been molded in several different color schemes; the most commonly available is the current N-Strike yellow/orange scheme. Most package variants come with a cut-out target.Titan AS-V.1
The Titan AS-V.I, also known as the Big Bad Titan, is a single-shot, muzzle loading rocket launcher, with a slight resemblance to an RPG-7RPG-7
The RPG-7 is a widely-produced, portable, unguided, shoulder-launched, anti-tank rocket-propelled grenade launcher. Originally the RPG-7 and its predecessor, the RPG-2, were designed by the Soviet Union, and now manufactured by the Bazalt company...
. The Titan is Nerf's most powerful gun, and can shoot over a very long distance. Although it says on the box it can shoot 60 feet, it has been said to be able to shoot over 80 feet by angling the gun upwards. Due to the possibility of potential injury, it is quite rare to see it on sale by itself at any other store than Target (US) or Zellers (Canada). It is common to see it though as part of the N-Strike Unity Power System at Toys "R" Us. For safety concerns, a plastic bead inside the gun rolls down a plastic track and blocks the trigger from being pulled if the gun is aimed above a 45 degree angle. It was also re-released as part of the Hulk Abomination Blaster set which was released in conjunction with The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk (film)
The Incredible Hulk is a 2008 superhero action film based on the Marvel Comics character the Hulk. It is directed by Louis Leterrier and stars Edward Norton as Dr. Bruce Banner. It is the second film to be released in the Marvel Cinematic Universe...
movie.
Alpha Trooper CS-18
The Alpha Trooper CS-18 is a TargetTarget Corporation
Target Corporation, doing business as Target, is an American retailing company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the second-largest discount retailer in the United States, behind Walmart. The company is ranked at number 33 on the Fortune 500 and is a component of the Standard & Poor's...
(U.S., Australia), Zellers
Zellers
Zellers Inc. is Canada's second-largest chain of mass merchandise discount stores, with locations in communities across Canada. A subsidiary of the Hudson's Bay Company , it has 273 locations across the country....
(Canada) and Argos
Argos (retailer)
Argos is the largest general-goods retailer in the United Kingdom and Ireland with over 800 stores. It is unique amongst major retailers in the UK in that it is a catalogue merchant...
(UK) exclusive slam-fire blaster similar to the Raider CS-35, but in a size close to the Recon CS-6. It is racked by a handle at the bottom of the barrel. The blaster has a stock attachment point that is compatible with the stocks of the Recon and Spectre REV-5, as well as a Tactical Rail System that can accommodate accessories such as a sight or tactical light on top of the unit. Like the Recon, the Alpha Trooper's pistol grip has a hidden compartment that can hold one extra dart. The Alpha Trooper also can function in "slam-fire" mode like the Raider. The blaster is praised for being a small and lightweight, yet high-capacity blaster. However, it is quite easy to clear the entire 18 round drum quickly in slam fire (a feature it shares with the Raider) and is prone to misfire when firing quickly. The gun shoots surprisingly far with brand new darts. The iron bar sight works pretty well and better than other sights(i.e. scope). it is also quite common for the clip release and pump to lock up if the drum is not firmly in place.
Deploy CS-6
The Deploy CS-6 (Flash Break CS-6 in Japan) gets its name because it can transform from a flashlight to a pump-action blaster at the press of a button and is modeled after a Heckler & Koch G11Heckler & Koch G11
The Heckler & Koch G11 is a non-production prototype assault rifle developed during the late 1960s, 1970s and 1980s by Gesellschaft für Hülsenlose Gewehrsysteme , a conglomeration of companies headed by firearm manufacturer Heckler & Koch , Dynamit Nobel The Heckler & Koch G11 is a non-production...
. The gun bears its own faux scope inside the carry handle and a built-in flashlight that requires 3 AAA batteries to function. The Tactical Rail System allows the attachment of accessories such as a pinpoint sight, scope or tactical sight to the top of the unit. In addition, the barrel allows the attachment of extensions used by the Spectre REV-5, Recon CS-6 or Longstrike CS-6. It uses the popular clip system, but frequently jams. In addition, there have been instances of the gun being sold without any darts.
Longshot CS-6
The Longshot CS-6 is meant to resemble a sniper rifle, fitted with a scope and a barrel extension that acts as a single blaster. Its stock can also hold an extra clip. The blaster measures 38.5 inches, making the second longest on the line. It is fed by a clip system and is primed by a charging bolt. The barrel extension doubles as a single shot, muzzle-loading pistol. The gun itself resembles a DSR-50DSR-50
The DSR-50 is a bolt-action anti-materiel rifle developed and marketed by DSR-precision GmbH, and is essentially an upscaled DSR-1 chambered in .50 BMG .-DSR-50:...
anti-material rifle (even though its bolt system is a pull-back like that of semiautomatic rifles such as the Barrett M82). This gun is arguably the most popular to mod, some of the many modifications that can be done to this blaster are removing the air restrictor, plugging the air release in the barrel, an aluminum bolt sled, a brass breach, adding a stronger spring, a cushioned plunger, front gun integration, and many others. With these mods, a Longshot can easily achieve ranges in excess of 70–90 feet. As of 2010, the Longshot is no longer in production and is now a rarity in stores, following the release of its replacement, the Longstrike CS-6.
Longstrike CS-6
The Longstrike CS-6 (sold in Japan as the Sniper Shot CS-6) is meant to resemble a sniper rifle and a variant of the Recon CS-6, fitted with a sight and long barrel. At over three feet, the Longstrike is currently Nerf's longest gun. It utilizes an ambidextrous straight-pull bolt action. Two magazines can be stored in the thumbhole stock. The Longstrike looks most like the Dragunov SVD, but also appears to take cues from the Accuracy International Arctic WarfareAccuracy International Arctic Warfare
The Accuracy International Arctic Warfare rifle is a family of bolt-action sniper rifles designed and manufactured by the British company Accuracy International...
. The barrel can be detached to convert the Longstrike into a pistol (similar to the "Obrez" variant of the Mosin-Nagant
Mosin-Nagant
The Mosin–Nagant is a bolt-action, internal magazine-fed, military rifle invented under the government commission by Russian and Belgian inventors, and used by the armed forces of the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union and various other nations....
) for close-range attacks. Once the stock is attached, then it cannot be detached without opening the gun. In addition, the blaster is compatible with the barrel attachments of the Recon, Longshot CS-6 and Spectre REV-5. The blaster is very popular, currently more so than the Longshot, but almost entirely because of its looks, despite having far inferior ranges compared to the Longshot due the reverse-plunger firing system. Though the range problem can be addressed by sealing holes in the tube behind the jam door at the top of the gun, removal of the air restrictor, a spring addition/replacement the final max range hovers around 40'. The holes reduce firepower because air from the plunger escapes through them.
Raider (Rapid Fire) CS-35
The Raider Rapid Fire CS-35 is a pump-action blaster, which is cocked by the front handle at the bottom of the barrel. The Raider also introduces a new feature: slam fire. With slam fire, the trigger is held down and each pump fires a dart. The maximum darts fired per second is about 2 1/2. The Raider also features a detachable collapsible stock that can also fit the Recon CS-6, Spectre REV-5, Barricade RV-10 and Alpha Trooper CS-18. It also has a unique drum magazine with a 35 dart capacity that is not sold separately, and can fit in any other Clip System blaster. The primary downside of the gun is its unpredictable ranges of about 10 to a maximum of 30 feet. Like the Recon CS-6 and the Alpha Trooper CS-18, it also contains a hidden dart holder in the blaster grip. Also, it has a slight resemblance to a MP35MP35
The MP35 was a submachine gun used by the Wehrmacht, Waffen-SS and German police both before and during World War II...
, while the pump handle is similar to the one seen in some Ithaca Stakeout shotguns which use a forearm grip (including the one commonly used by Philip Michael Thomas
Philip Michael Thomas
Philip Michael Thomas is an American actor. Thomas's most famous role is that of detective Ricardo Tubbs on the hit 1980s TV series Miami Vice. His first notable roles were in Coonskin and opposite Irene Cara in the 1976 film Sparkle...
in Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Miami Vice is an American television series produced by Michael Mann for NBC. The series starred Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas as two Metro-Dade Police Department detectives working undercover in Miami. It ran for five seasons on NBC from 1984–1989...
).
Rayven CS-18
The Rayven CS-18 is an upcoming semi-automatic blaster that resembles the FN P90FN P90
The FN P90 is a selective fire personal defense weapon designed and manufactured by FN Herstal in Belgium. The P90's name is taken from 1990, the year it was introduced...
. Like the Barricade RV-10, it uses a dual flywheel mechanism (which requires four AA batteries) to fire the darts; however, unlike the Barricade, the flywheel motor and ammunition chamber are located behind the trigger. Instead of an on/off switch, the Rayven has a priming trigger under the main trigger to power the flywheel, similar to the Vortex Nitron. Being the Clip System version of the Firefly REV-8, the Rayven uses a special battery-operated magazine clip (which runs on three AA batteries) that lights up the glow-in-the-dark Streamline darts before firing. The Rayven differentiates itself from other Nerf blasters with its electric lime color. The blaster is designed with a barrel tip that can accommodate attachments from the Longstrike CS-6, Recon CS-6 or Spectre REV-5. In addition, it has two tactical rails for further customization.
Recon CS-6
The Recon CS-6 is a Nerf blaster that can be used as a rifle or pistol that shoots 6 rounds of streamline darts. It is one of the most popular blasters in the market - surpassed only by the Maverick REV-6 and Nite Finder EX-3. The Recon is cocked by a slide mechanism. Included with the Recon are a detachable stock, a barrel attachment (allows two-handed operations) with tactical rails on the top and bottom, back-up iron sights and a rail-mounted tactical light that doubles as a laser pointer. The Recon can swap barrel attachments with the Longstrike CS-6 and Spectre REV-5 (these barrel attachments are also compatible with the Deploy CS-6 and Rayven CS-18), and the Recon's wire stock works with blasters designed with stock attachments such as the Alpha Trooper CS-18 and Barricade RV-10. The stock can hold one extra magazine (which is not included), and there is a hidden dart holder in the pistol grip. As part of the Clip System (CS) series, the blaster is compatible with all types of magazines used by other CS blasters. The Recon has encountered criticism for jamming problems, but received praise for its convertible and innovative design. It was recalledProduct recall
A product recall is a request to return to the maker a batch or an entire production run of a product, usually due to the discovery of safety issues. The recall is an effort to limit liability for corporate negligence and to improve or avoid damage to publicity...
in 2009 because the blaster's plunger was exposed, and could catch on to skin as the gun was fired, causing bruises, welts and occasionally cuts. The new Recon blasters now have a cover over the plunger. This gun bears much resemblance to an M16 rifle
M16
M16 or M-16 may refer to:Firearms and military equipment* M16 rifle, a United States military rifle* M16 mine, a United States landmine* Grigorovich M-16, a Russian World War I-era biplane flying boat* Stahlhelm, a German World War I helmet...
(With stock and barrel).
Stampede ECS
The Stampede ECS (sold in Japan as the Blazing Burst ECS) is Nerf's first fully auto clip system blaster, requiring six 1.5 Volt "D" batteries to operate. It introduced a new model of clip, holding 18 streamline darts instead of six. The blaster includes a tactical blast shield, tactical foregrip with pop-out bipod, three 18-dart clips, one 6-dart clip, and sixty streamline darts, but some bonus packages includes 4 18-dart magazines and 2 6-dart magazine, or 40 bonus darts. The gun also has 6 Tactical Rails, which allows the attachment of accessories from other N-Strike blasters such as a pinpoint sight, scope, or tactical light. It is easy to hold and not as heavy as the Vulcan. It is also the real release of the "Spartan" from the video games, as the two guns have striking resemblances, though it bears the name of a different blaster also from the game. It was to originally supposed to include a 50-dart drum, as the pre-order name was "Stampede ECS-50", and an early concept image showed the blaster with a dual drum magazine, similar to the Beta C-MagBeta C-Mag
The Beta C-Mag is a 100-round capacity magazine designed by Jim Sullivan and adapted for use in numerous firearms firing the 5.56×45mm NATO, 7.62×51mm NATO, and 9×19mm Parabellum cartridges. C-Mag is short for century magazine, referring to its hundred-round capacity. It has two drum units, each of...
.
Vulcan EBF-25
The Vulcan EBF-25 (sold in the UK as the Havok Fire EBF-25) is a fully automatic machine gun, fitted with a removable tripod. This blaster resembles the M249 SAW (as it does not bear a stock like most machine guns). It was the first N-Strike blaster to be belt fed (earlier Nerf products had experimented with belt operation in the 1990s, including the RotoTrak, Chainblazer, and Razorbeast) and is currently the only one to use it. It can be fired in bolt action single-shot mode or full-auto mode with 6 D batteries. The blaster has three tactical rails that can be used to mount additional accessories such as a targeting sight. A single belt, which holds 25 darts, will fit into the ammo box on the side of the gun, and additional belts can be purchased separately. Sometimes it is known to jam (almost the same as the Mech Tommy 20) due to its unreliable feed system, even though it fires faster than the Stampede. The Vulcan has also been heavily panned for its 7-pound weight, thus hindering mobility. Though it sports a carry handle, and a strap can be hooked onto the blaster, which will make up for the movement problem. Though the carry handle has had its own criticism, as it gets in the way of the top tactical rail, making it difficult to mount on/remove some accessories (typically the Longshot scope). But despite this criticism, the Vulcan still remains in high popularity among almost all Nerf fans. Also it is popular gun to mod, including larger ammo belts, increasing firing speed, and fully automated sentry turret (which can be controlled by a computer).Unity Power System
The 3-in-1 Unity Power System is a Toys "R" Us exclusive combination of the Titan AS-V.1, the Hornet AS-6 and the Scout IX-3 - all of which are repainted in red. Once combined, all three blasters can be fired through the Titan.Disk Shot
The Disk Shot is a set that comes with the Element EX-6 with six suction darts, an electric-powered disk launcher with six foam disks and a wireless remote control that can be attached to the tactical rail of any Nerf blaster. Much like clay pigeon shootingClay pigeon shooting
Clay pigeon shooting, also known as clay target shooting, and formally known as Inanimate Bird Shooting, is the art of shooting at special flying targets, known as clay pigeons or clay targets, with a shotgun or any type of firearm....
machines, the launcher fires the disks in the air at different angles for moving target practice.
Element Action Kit
The Element EX-6 Action Kit is a Toys "R" Us exclusive gift set that includes the Element blaster with suction darts, a tactical scope and a tactical light.Tech Target
The Tech Target is a set that comes with two Reflex IX-1 blasters and an electronic target board. It is also sold in sets of one blaster. The board has pressure-sensitive panels that register hits from darts and an LED counter to indicate game modes and scores.Attack Unit
The N-Strike Attack Unit is a Toys "R" Us exclusive gift set that includes six Reflex IX-1 blasters (three yellow, three blue) and 12 whistler darts.Quick Blast Game
The N-Strike Quick Blast Game includes two Reflex IX-1 blasters (one yellow, one blue), four whistler darts, a deck of robot playing cardPlaying card
A playing card is a piece of specially prepared heavy paper, thin cardboard, plastic-coated paper, cotton-paper blend, or thin plastic, marked with distinguishing motifs and used as one of a set for playing card games...
s and nine target stands, along with instructions on how to play any of the four card games.
Accessories
Numerous accessories for Nerf blasters are available separately or supplied with selected blasters. These consist of ammunition holders or attachments that enhance the functional and/or aesthetic elements of Nerf blasters, as well as some Super SoakerSuper Soaker
Super Soaker is a brand of recreational water gun, first sold in 1990 by Larami and now produced by Hasbro under the Nerf brand. Invented by Lonnie Johnson on November 13, 1989, the first Super Soaker, the Super Soaker 50, was originally called the Power Drencher...
blasters.
Mission kits
- Tactical Light - A small light accessory that emits a green-blue beam that simulates a laser sight, powered by three 1.5V AAA batteries. Comes with 10 micro darts.
- Tactical Scope - A non-functional telescopic sightTelescopic sightA telescopic sight, commonly called a scope, is a sighting device that is based on an optical refracting telescope. They are equipped with some form of graphic image pattern mounted in an optically appropriate position in their optical system to give an accurate aiming point...
with a removable orange lens for improved vision under light. The scope also has a tactical rail to mount other accessories. Sold individually with 10 Suction darts or bundled with the Element EX-6 Action Kit. A different version of this scope is bundled with the Longshot CS-6.
- Pinpoint Sight - A sight using a red dot. The red dot sight is better with short-ranged weapons. Comes with 10 suction darts.
Blaster-included accessories
- Dual-Mode Light - The version of the Tactical Light sold with the Recon CS-6 and Element EX-6 Action Kit emits a red light and runs on two AAA batteries, and features a lever that adjusts the diameter of the beam. In addition, this version has a tactical rail to mount other accessories on top of it.
- Flip-Up Sight - An iron sightIron sightIron sights are a system of shaped alignment markers used as a sighting device to assist in the aiming of a device such as a firearm, crossbow, or telescope, and exclude the use of optics as in telescopic sights or reflector sights...
provided with the Recon CS-6 or Longstrike CS-6.
- 8-Dart Ammunition Holder - Included with the Barrel Break IX-2.
- Stampede Shield - A shield used for blocking incoming darts.
- Stampede Bipod/Vertical Grip - A grip handle that mounts on the bottom or side rails of the Stampede. A button on the rear deploys the bipod legs to mount the blaster on a flat surface for increased accuracy.
- Longshot Scope - A scope that comes with the Longshot CS-6. It is another version of the tactical scope. It can be good with high power shot nerf guns.
Ammunition accessories
- Flip Clip - A plastic coupler that connects two Clip System magazines together for faster reloading. Comes with two magazines and 30 Streamline darts.
- Bandolier - A bandolierBandolierA bandolier or a bandoleer is a pocketed belt for holding ammunition. It was usually slung over the chest. In its original form, it was common issue to soldiers from the 16th to 18th centuries. This was very useful for quickly reloading a musket....
strap that holds individual darts and Clip System magazines. Comes with two magazines and 24 Streamline darts. - Tactical Vest - A black vest that holds up to 12 darts, four Clip System magazines and two N-Force swords. Comes with two translucent magazines and 12 streamline darts.
- Ammo Bag - A forest camouflage colored bag that holds up to 100 darts or a combination of darts and clip system magazines. Comes with 50 camouflage Streamline darts, suction darts, or whistler darts.
- Ammo Box - A gray foot-locker-style box that holds more than 300 darts. Comes with 100 Sonic micro darts or 100 Streamline darts.
Barrels
- Recon Barrel
- Longshot Extender
- Longstrike Barrel
- Spectre Barrel
Clips
- 6-Dart Clip - Sold with the Recon, Deploy, Longshot, Longstrike and Stampede ECS.
- 18-Dart Extended Clip - Sold only with the Stampede ECS.
- 18-Dart Drum - Sold with the Alpha Trooper CS-18. Also sold separately
- 35-Dart Drum Magazine - Sold only with the Raider CS-35.
Shoulder Stocks
- Recon Stock
- Raider Stock
- Yellow Raider Stock - Sold only with the Barricade RV-10 Walmart value pack.
- Spectre Stock Foldable
Ammunition
All Nerf blasters come packaged with a set of foam darts, ballistic balls or mega darts matched to fit into their chambers. However, refill darts are also available in packs of 16, 32, 36, 160 or 216, or with ammo boxes/bags, clip or bandolier kits. With the exception of the Clip System blasters, all Nerf dart blasters are compatible with the different types of foam darts available; the Clip System blasters will only take Streamline darts, which have smaller diameter tips.- Suction darts - Blue/Black-tipped foam darts with suction cups that stick to glass windows or flat surfaces. Also available in forest camouflage when bought with the Ammo Bag.
- Whistler darts - Black-tipped darts with holes on their sides, which emit whistling sounds when fired. Also available in forest camouflage when bought with the Ammo Bag.
- Sonic micro darts - Reverse-colored Whistler darts in black with orange tips.
- Clip System (Streamline) darts - Orange-tipped darts with a smaller diameter, designed to fit in Clip System magazines. Also available in forest camouflage when bought with the Ammo Bag.
- Glow-in-the-dark darts - White suction darts that glow in the dark. They only glow, though, if shot by certain blasters like the Firefly REV-8
- Ballistic balls - Green foam balls designed for the Ballistic Ball launchers.
- Tagger darts - Orange/Blue darts with VelcroVelcroVelcro is the brand name of the first commercially marketed fabric hook-and-loop fastener, invented in 1948 by the Swiss electrical engineer George de Mestral...
attached to the tip; this allowes it to attach to cloth targets. The Tagger darts included with the dart tag blasters also whistle.
See also
- Nerf war
- Nerf N-StrikeNerf N-StrikeNerf N-Strike is a video game developed by EA Salt Lake and published by Electronic Arts for the Nintendo DS and Wii. The game is a rail shooter and focuses on the NERF line of toy dart blasters. It has an optional unique blaster for gameplay called the Nerf Switch Shot EX-3, that can either be...
and Nerf N-Strike EliteNerf N-Strike EliteNerf N-Strike Elite is a 2009 on-rails shoot 'em up for Nintendo Wii and sequel to the 2008 Nerf N-Strike. Like its predecessor, the game is bundled with one N-Strike Switch Shot EX-3...
- Games for the WiiWiiThe Wii is a home video game console released by Nintendo on November 19, 2006. As a seventh-generation console, the Wii primarily competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Nintendo states that its console targets a broader demographic than that of the two others...
with real Nerf blasters. - The Great Office WarThe Great Office WarThe Great Office War is an online video produced by Runaway Box and originally uploaded on YouTube on June 18, 2008. As of February 2011, the video has been viewed over 5,000,000 times....
- A viral video using Nerf blasters. - Nerf VortexNerf VortexNerf Vortex is a sub-line of Hasbro's Nerf Blasters. Unlike the N-Strike and Dart Tag lines, which use foam darts, Vortex uses XLR discs - green-colored plastic discs wrapped in foam. These discs are capable of traveling at greater distances than foam darts and also ricocheting off of walls...
- A sub-line that uses foam/plastic disc ammunition. - Dart TagDart TagDart Tag is a sub-line of Hasbro's Nerf Blasters. It differentiates itself from the main N-Strike line by being more competition-oriented. The line consists mainly of blasters that fire Velcro-tipped foam darts. Players wear Dart Tag vests or jerseys lined with patches of Velcro, and scoring is...
- A competition-based sub-line that uses VelcroVelcroVelcro is the brand name of the first commercially marketed fabric hook-and-loop fastener, invented in 1948 by the Swiss electrical engineer George de Mestral...
-tipped darts. - Super SoakerSuper SoakerSuper Soaker is a brand of recreational water gun, first sold in 1990 by Larami and now produced by Hasbro under the Nerf brand. Invented by Lonnie Johnson on November 13, 1989, the first Super Soaker, the Super Soaker 50, was originally called the Power Drencher...
- Water guns currently sold under the Nerf brand. - Lazer TagLazer TagLazer Tag is a brand name for the infrared pursuit game generically known as "laser tag," "lasertag," or "lazertag."The brand name was created by the toy company Worlds Of Wonder in 1986, appearing at approximately the same time as the home version of the Photon brand.The Lazer Tag brand name was...
- Laser tagLaser tagLaser tag is a team or individual sport or recreational activity where players attempt to score points by tagging targets, typically with a hand-held infrared-emitting targeting device. Infrared-sensitive targets are commonly worn by each player and are sometimes integrated within the arena in...
guns currently sold under the Nerf brand.