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Nerf Elite 2.0 Trio Review
With the end of summer comes the beginning of a refresh of the main Nerf blaster line! Elite has been replaced by Elite 2.0, with an emphasis on black and metallic blue color schemes, simple assembly,...
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Xshot Excel Crusher Review
Sometimes, toys come along that you didn’t know you needed, until they appear on a shelf or at a Toy Fair. Such was the case with the Xshot Excel Crusher. A minigun-shaped blaster, with slamfire, for...
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Xshot Chaos Meteor Royale Edition Review
After seeing the positive response to the gold Chaos blasters sent to various influencers last year, Zuru released their Chaos blaster again, this time with partly gold painted bodies. The Meteors in...
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Adventure Force Nexus Pro Review
I’ve been taking extra time on this review, mainly because I wanted to be as sure as possible about testing and trying different things with the blaster (trying to move may have also played a part)....
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Adventure Force Rebel Mech Review
When it was first introduced at Toy Fair 2020, Buzz Bee was unable to get the Rebel Mech prototype to the US due to pandemic issues. Since then, the base functions have changed. Originally, it was...
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Nerf Elite 2.0 Phoenix Review
The Stryfe is possibly the most prolific blaster of the modern era of Nerf. It’s seen several iterations and variations since its debut in the NStrike Elite line, and is also one of the most commonly...
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Nerf Zombie Strike Ghoulgrinder Review
Earlier this year, Hasbro showed off the Ghoulgrinder at Toy Fair 2020. It’s a little expensive for its functionality (ten dart rotating cylinder and Elite ranges). However, it also fits the current...
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Adventure Force Spectrum Review
*Author’s note: I did receive a Spectrum as a free sample from Prime Time Toys; thanks for letting me get an early peek! The Spectrum, an online-only blaster from Walmart, costs $25 (plus batteries)....
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Gameface Prime Blaster Review
Author’s note: I got this blaster as a free sample for review. Big thanks to Velocity Outdoor! The Ceda blaster platform has had an…interesting life cycle. The original was a neat concept, but nothing...
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Adventure Force Villainator Review
Author’s note: I wrote this review after buying one, but then got a free sample from Dart Zone. Thanks for the extra data points for comparison! Dart Zone keeps hitting high notes this year. Between...
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Adventure Force Sportsman Review
Author’s note: I got this blaster as a free review sample from Dart Zone. Thanks, guys! One of Dart Zone’s most interesting innovations in foam blasting is the dart hopper. Seen first on the...
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Adventure Force Battle Blazer Review
Buzz Bee Toys is an interesting company when it comes to blaster design. While they have put out more and more designs that are clearly effective in battle, they still have a tendency to release...
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Halo MA40 Blaster Review
Nerf has been on a roll, in terms of securing IP crossovers. Overwatch Rival blasters, Fortnite blasters, and now Halo. Just as important, however, is nailing the landing once the product lines start...
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Nerf Mega Motostryke Review
Honestly, this is the blaster I’ve been excited for all year. Odd ammo types are my specialty; I have themed loadouts for Humans v Zombies, PvP events, and other happenings for everything from Vortex...
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Impact498 Rival Staff Blaster Review
As a Stargate fan, I was excited to see the first version of the Rival Staff Blaster posted nearly a year ago. Under the circumstances, however, I didn’t get around to buying one once they became...
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Adventure Force Aeon Pro Review
The beginning of October is fast approaching, and with it comes the release of the Aeon Pro at Walmart! Of course, the official release date hasn’t stopped it from popping up on shelves in both the US...
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Nerf Ultra Pharaoh Review
The Nerf Ultra series…has had a rough first year, to say the least. The Ultra One had the capacity…but not quite the pinpoint accuracy advertised. The Two had a fun mechanism, but still accuracy...
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Nerf Fortnite IR Review
The Hasbro/Fortnite partnership continues, with a blaster we didn’t know about until the middle of this year. The IR takes the in-game weapon and turns it into a semi-auto blaster. And while the...
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Nerf Fortnite GL Review
One of the silliest and most exciting things at Toy Fair this year was the Fortnite GL. Sure, $60 is quite a price to pay for a Nerf blaster. However…it’s a giant missile launcher. It takes the beloved...
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Nerf Zombie Strike Contractor Review
This blaster appeared out of nowhere, showing up on the shelf at Meijer supermarkets without a word. It’s an interesting blaster, to say the least, but a bit expensive for what you actually get. Even...
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