THE ULTIMATE IMATE It’s or Nothin’! E ULT Countless NERF blasters fill the pages ofThe Ultimate NERF Blaster Book, Nite Finder EX-3 H Dart Blaster from the handy Jolt EX-1 model to the powerful Vulcan EBF-25 blaster T to the long-range superstars of the N-Strike Elite lineup. Discover The amazing evolution of foam power, from the first Micro Darts to today’s state-of-the-art Mega Darts.
N-STRIKE ELITE TRIAD EX-3 Dart Blaster Learn How NERF designers and engineers develop innovative new blasters. explore The details of every essential NERF blaster, including propulsion systems, ranges, and dart and disc types.
Shoulder Stock N-STRIKE ELITE RAPID STRIKE CS-18 Carousel-Advance Tactical Rail Dart Blaster N-STRIKE ELITE HAIL-FIRE Handle Dart Blaster
6-Dart Cylinder Tactical Rail
Clear 18-Dart Clip
Iron Sight Snap Load Slide
Acceleration N-STRIKE MAVERICK REV-6 VORTEX PROTON Trigger Disc Blaster Clip Carousel Dart Blaster
TO AVOID INJURY: Do not modify darts. Not intended for children 52195 under 8 years of age. CAUTION: Do not aim at eyes or face. 9781576 876411 6 EXCLUSIVE N-STRIKE ELITE DARTS INCLUDED! IMATE E ULT TH
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Nerf_INT_7-15-13_6thFinalPass.indd 2-3 7/16/13 5:06 PM To Dash and Dex, my crack pair of NERF marksmen—this one’s for you
Acknowledgments
At this writing the NERF brand is nearly a half-century down hard-to-find information about these amazing old, and the NERF blaster is approaching the quarter- toys and generously shared the fruits of their century mark—that’s some serious longevity for a efforts online at such sites as www.NERFwiki.com, toy! But despite the fact that in its very first year on www.mylastdart.blogspot.com, www.nerfipedia.wikia.com, sale the NERF Ball was a huge success, much of the and www.NERFcenter.com. Special thanks go to Mr. K and brand’s history is still unwritten. Without the help of Mr. S of Adult Fans of NERF (www.adultfansofnerf.com)— the many people who have spent their time tracking not only did they fill in huge gaps in my knowledge, down and preserving significant portions of that history, they very generously provided images of several this book would never have happened. There isn’t hard-to-find specimens from their astonishing enough space to thank everyone who helped make collection of blasters. Gentlemen, I sincerely hope you this book possible, but I would be remiss not to achieve your goal of collecting three copies of every Published in the United States by POW! single out a few. single blaster ever made—a worthy aspiration, and a division of powerHouse Packaging & Supply, Inc. First, a huge thank-you goes out to the NERF team if anybody can do it, you can. at Hasbro. From the moment we first started dis- A t POW!, my profound H A S B RO , i t s l o g o , a n d N E R F a r e t r a d e m a r k s cussing this book, everyone at the Providence gratitude goes to the talented of Hasbro and are used with permission. headquarters has been incredibly help- publishing professionals who © 2013 Hasbro ful, even though they all had their own helped bring the words and photos deadlines to meet. I am particularly together so beautifully in the pages All rights reserved. No part of this book may be grateful to Global Marketing Director of this book: Phil Yarnall of SMAY reproduced in whole or in part, in any manner or in Chad Donvito, who was always there Design, who came up with the initial to direct questions about the blasters concept for the book’s design; designer any media, or transmitted by any means whatsoever, to the right person, review text, and J. Longo, who did the hard work of electronic or mechanical (including photocopy, film generally move the dart forward; laying in all the content, finessing the or video recording, or any other information storage Senior NERF Armorer Aaron Mead, who cover, and wrangling all the images; de- and retrieval system), without the prior written provided invaluable insight into the re- signer Allison Meierding, for bringing permission of the publisher. search and development that goes into every her amazing eye and sense of visual disc, dart, and blaster; Team NERF member harmony to the final layouts; and last but by ISBN 978-1-57687-641-1 Carolina Calandriello, who helped track down many no means least, my undying thanks go to POW! of the photos in the book; Senior Project Engineer Publisher Sharyn Rosart, who championed the book Library of Congress Control Number: 2013934867 Dave Nugent, who patiently explained just how much from the first moment to the last, put together the serious engineering powers every blaster innovation; amazing team that brought it to life, and calmly powerHouse Packaging & Supply, Inc. Design Directors Brian Jablonski and Brian Jarvis, who refused to let any obstacle prevent NERF: The 37 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201-1021 reviewed content to ensure our blaster information was Ultimate NERF Blaster Book from being the very www.powerhousepackaging.com correct; Global Publishing Director Michael Kelly, who was best it could be. www.bookPOW.com our advocate for the licensing agreement; and Publishing While I owe so much to so many for much of the www.powerhousebooks.com Product Development Specialist Heather Hopkins for information presented in here, I am solely responsible keeping the project from jamming. Other members of for any and all errors of fact. This book collects a lot First edition, 2013 the Hasbro team whose help was invaluable include of what is known about the brand’s evolution and Ed Lane, Doug Weiler, Elizabeth Samet, Eric Huban, highlights many of the greatest blasters ever made, Book design by J. Longo, Phil Yarnall, and Allison Meierding Matthew Cupka, Clay Mastin, Wayne Park, Kevin Dakan but there is so much more to be said on the subject and Michael Ritchie. Thanks also to Margie Chan-Yip, and I was only able to track down and write about 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 who helped get the project started. a small part of it. One day someone will write the I owe an enormous debt to the many NERF definitive work on NERF, and whenever that happens Printed in China collectors and researchers who have doggedly tracked I will be first in line to read it!
Nerf_INT_7-15-13_6thFinalPass.indd 4-5 7/16/13 5:06 PM CONTENTS
Introduction > FoamPower...... 08. . .
Chapter 1 > Ammo...... 12......
Chapter 2 > L ight Blasters...... 18. .
Chapter 3 > Medium Blasters...... 40 .
Chapter 4 > heavy blasters...... 56. .
Chapter 5 > Accessories...... 84 . . .
foampower timeline...... 92......
Index...... 94 ......
Nerf_INT_7-15-13_6thFinalPass.indd 6-7 7/16/13 5:06 PM introduction: FOAMPOWER!
ERF toys have been around since the late foam, making the object look much less moonlike 1960s and conjure countless happy childhood (and the name “Moon Ball” even less appropriate). N memories for several generations of kids. It The foam ball was originally going to be released started out with a simple orange ball that was dense as part of an indoor volleyball game. However, during enough to be thrown accurately but soft enough to play testing the Parker Brothers employees responsible be played with indoors. Today the NERF brand has for the product started ignoring the net and just become synonymous with fun and action—and a chucking the ball at each other. With this simple act, universe of rainbow-colored toys. they realized that the magic of the foam ball was that it could be thrown around without hurting anyone A Blaster Is Born plunger propulsion system (page 50) that was primed Top left: The NERF Blast-A-Ball The Birth of NERF toys or destroying the family china. As the early marketing Despite some early doubters among toy retailers by pulling a ring located at the rear of the blaster (1989) was the very first In the beginning there was darkness, and out of copy put it, this new ball would be “the world’s first who felt the ball didn’t have anything new to offer shell. While other NERF “missile” blasters were blaster—powered by air pressure, it held one Ballistic Ball. the darkness came an orange foam ball four inches indoor ball” that “won’t wreck the house,” per Ed Parker. launched around the same time, the Sharp Shooter consumers, by early 1970 it was clear that NERF was Top right: The Sharp Shooter (10cm) in diameter. Oh, and “the beginning” was Meanwhile, Arthur Venditti, one of the in-house a major success. In the first months of sale, some was the success story, and pointed the way forward (1992) was the first blaster to 1968, when Reyn Guyer, a restless inventor from designers, was a fan of drag racing and recalled stores reported selling out of entire shipments in less for NERF blasters. fire darts, beginning a trend that Minnesota who had already had a huge success with that the trucks that pushed the dragsters up to than a day, and in its first year more than 4 million continues to this day. the game Twister, invented a ball made from soft the starting line had foam protectors attached to the NERF Balls were sold. N-Strike Breaks New Ground Bottom: The NERF Perceptor, which fired a dart from above the Over the next twelve years, more and more blasters polyurethane, leavened by bubbles of carbon dioxide. bumpers called “nerf bars.” Liking the protective and In 1972, the NERF football and NERFoop basketball- ear, was one of the Cyber Stryke Parker Brothers, the company that had also welcoming sound of the word, and since the company and-net joined the lineup, both becoming iconic toys joined the NERF family. Designers at Hasbro let line of wearable blasters. bought Twister, acquired the foam ball and planned still needed a brand name for the toy, Venditti and inspiring countless on-the-field and in-the-home their imaginations soar as they added dart blast- to release it under the name “Orbie” or “Moon Ball” proposed calling it a “NERF Ball.” The executives at games for families and groups of friends around ers, ball blasters, and disc blasters to the lineup. (so-called thanks to the craters in the surface of the Parker Brothers liked the sound of it, too, and the the world. These early successes spurred incredible Entire new product lines were introduced as well, open-cell foam). But nobody really liked “Orbie” and new product now had a name. And from the moment innovation in NERF toy design that would lead to including Max Force (“Max Power, Max Distance”) and the company couldn’t get a trademark for the words the first NERF Balls first went on sale in 1969 to the even bigger things in the future. even a line of wearable blasters released under the “Moon Ball” so the search for a name went on. Not only Cyber Stryke Gear line (featuring toys like the Auto-
present day, that name has been associated with In 1989, two years before Hasbro acquired Tonka introduction that, subsequent samples were made with closed-cell some of the most amazing toys ever made. Corp. (and with it, Parker Brothers’ NERF line of Grip, a blaster worn like a dart-studded wristband). foam toys), NERF released its first blaster, the Blast- A-Ball, which used a simple air-pump mechanism to launch a 1.75-inch (4.5cm) foam ball from a plastic
Top: Early ads made it clear that tube. It came in a package that included two blasters NERF was all about soft, indoor fun and four “Ballistic Balls.” with a new kind of foam. In 1990, this was joined by a second blaster, the Bottom: The one and only NERF Blast-A-Matic, which had an improved capacity of Ball (1969), the world’s first indoor three Ballistic Balls. And in 1991, the NERF Bow ‘N’ ball—the ball that does it all! Arrow joined the lineup. The design of this bow and its foam arrows would be recognizable to any member of NERF Nation today who has fired the Big Bad Bow (page 42). Clearly, there was something irresistible about launching foam projectiles through the air. A separate product line, Action NERF, was created as a home for these toys (beginning a trend that continues today). The first dart blaster, the Sharp Shooter, joined the NERF lineup in 1992. The blaster came packaged with three Sharp Shooter Darts, which had suction cup tips, plus storage slots for the two extra darts integrated on top of the barrel. It featured a direct-
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Nerf_INT_7-15-13_6thFinalPass.indd 8-9 7/16/13 5:06 PM The discs themselves had an entir ely new While the N-Strike Elite line provided the NERF Inspiration design: instead of being a broad, thin disc of plastic most advanced blasters ever, the NERF design So what is it that keeps the NERF designers and like its predecessor, the XLR disc was thicker and team continued to develop newer, bigger, and engineers constantly trying to outdo themselves? smaller and featured a soft-foam ring wrapped better blasters. They dreamed of inventing a Sure, there is the mechanical engineering challenge around a solid plastic center that made it far more blaster that could fire a dart 100 feet (35m). And of building a better blaster. And yes, there is a desire stable in flight. When XLR discs are fired, they they realized that dream: On September 9, 2013, to be the best toy-maker in the business. But when receive a spin from the propulsion system. This spin the N-Strike Elite MEGA Centurion (page 74), a you get right down to it, NERF designers are just like gives the discs lift, which enables them to travel blaster capable of firing a whole new kind of dart kids: they want to have fun. And there’s nothing more over very long distances. Best of all, the new XLR (the MEGA Dart, page 16) up to 100 feet (30m), fun than making (and playing with) the best blasters discs, which can curve, bank, and ricochet around was introduced. in the world! corners, made it possible to hit targets in an entirely Top: The Titan AS V.1 blaster While each new blaster was an exciting addition to new way. (2004) was an air-powered missile the growing product line, there was no true uniformity blaster that was part of the Unity The Vortex line continues today with new, high- among them. Power System, which introduced tech additions, including 2013’s awesome Revonix n-STRIKE: What’s in a name tactical rails to the world. In 2004, Hasbro introduced N-Strike, which 360 (page 80). Middle: The Retaliator model emphasized role play with NERF blasters. Among the (2012) was part of the first wave of first offerings was the Unity Power System (page 62), revolutionary NERF N-Strike Elite a 3-in-1 setup that included three blasters that could Ever wonder what all those letters in the N-Strike blaster blasters, which featured impressive ranges of up to 75 feet (23m). be fired simultaneously or taken apart and fired names mean? Here’s a quick guide to decoding them: Bottom: The Vortex Proton blaster individually. Unity introduced the tactical rail (page 46) (2011) was a single-shot disc to NERF, and with it the idea of intechangeable IX (Internal Mechanism)—Blasters that are primarily blaster. parts and accessories. barrel-loaded and feature reverse-plunger propulsion The N-Strike line of blasters became (the Scout IX-3, page 21, for example) a success for NERF. Design innovation at NERF never stops, though, and seven EX (External Mechanism)—Blasters that are years after the first N-Strike blasters hit barrel-loaded and feature direct-plunger propulsion the shelves, a whole new generation of (for instance, the Nite Finder EX-3, page 22) foam power was born with the Vortex line of disc blasters. REV (Revolver)—Blasters that feature a rotating An Elite Performance multi-dart cylinder (like the massively popular
September 9, 2012, was a landmark day in NERF Maverick REV-6, page 24) introduction blaster history. Since 2009, NERF Nation has come to look forward to “NERF Day” (9/9 every year) as RV (Electronic Revolver)—Motorized blasters that the moment when the year’s coolest new blaster(s) feature a rotating multi-dart cylinder (for instance, go on sale. NERF Day 2012 promised to be extra the Barricade RV-10, page 28) special because NERF had announced that its new line of blasters (N-Strike Elite) would be capable AS (Air System)—Air-powered blasters (like the Enter the Vortex of firing unprecedented distances—up to 75 feet Secret Strike AS-1, page 20) In fall 2011 the NERF blaster lineup (23m) or more—thanks to a combination of new contained something completely new, blaster mechanisms and newly designed darts. This CS (Clip System)—Blasters that feature refillable, a line of disc blasters called Vortex. led to huge increases in distance compared to the interchangeable multi-dart clips (the Longshot CS-6, Four disc blasters were unveiled in the N-Strike blasters, and allowed kids to fire farther page 58, was the first of its type) inaugural season of Vortex: the Proton than ever. (page 30), the Vigilon (page 31), the Praxis (page 52), In addition to the increase in firing distance, many ECS (Electronic Clip System)—Motorized blasters and the motorized Nitron (page 77). of the new blasters could also carry an astonishing that feature refillable, interchangeable multi-dart The Vortex blasters featured a bold new green- number of darts. The centerpiece of the 2012 lineup clips (the Stampede ECS, page 64, for instance) and-orange color scheme and some of the longest was the N-Strike Elite Hail-Fire (page 70), a motor- ranges of any NERF blaster ever. The secret of the ized blaster that could hold up to 144 darts in eight EBF (Electronically Belt Fed)—Motorized blasters Vortex performance gain was its projectile: the XLR clips. But it wasn’t just the heavy blasters that got the that are belt-fed (there’s only one: the Vulcan disc (page 16). Disc-firing blasters had been tried upgrade; even some of the smallest, stealthiest N-Strike EBF-25, page 66) before (1998’s SuperMAXX blaster and its successor, Elite blasters—like the tiny Triad EX-3 blaster (page 2000’s Motorized Disk Launcher), but nothing as 20) which despite its small size held three darts—had And the numbers next to those letters? They refer to technologically advanced as the new Vortex line. increased dart capacity. the number of rounds each blaster holds, of course!
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Nerf_INT_7-15-13_6thFinalPass.indd 10-11 7/16/13 5:06 PM rom the start, NERF toys were designed to pro- This was a milestone in NERF blaster history—the Left: Two early NERF projectiles: vide hours of active fun for kids and adults in Micro Dart and its many variations would go on to be the Ballistic Ball (1989) and Micro Dart (1993). Below: The a way that was so household-friendly that you F the most common NERF projectile. NERF N-Strike Elite Firefly Tech could play indoors without fear of wrecking the family Clip (2013) which held—and heirlooms. When blasters joined the NERF family of Evolution and Variation charged— 18 N-Strike Elite footballs and basketballs, that commitment to soft, In the decades following the Sharp Shooter, NERF Glow-in-the-Dark Darts. fun toys stayed exactly the same. All arrows, darts, projectiles have been steadily evolving as the design ballistic balls, and discs are designed to provide team explores new ways to allow projectiles to fly endless hours of entertainment in a way that does farther. This evolution has taken shape in many not raise parental blood pressure. changes and updates to darts and discs alike. There have also been many color and functional variations of NERF darts and discs over the years. For reasons of space, only some of the color schemes are included in this book, but one variant deserves special chapter 1 mention: Glow-in-the-Dark Darts and discs. Originally introduced in 1997 as a color variation of the original Mega Dart, the first Glow-in-the-Dark Dart had a rubber tip that glowed and a foam body that had to be wrapped in glow-in-the-dark paper. These early darts provided amazing glow-in-the dark effects, but the paper wrapper made the darts heavier and AMMO slowed them down, decreasing their range. The darts also had to be charged by an external light source before being placed into the blaster. The First NERF Projectiles Things changed in 2005 with the introduction of The first NERF blaster (the Blast-A-Ball, released the Firefly Rev-8 (page 48), which enabled the darts in 1989) fired Ballistic Balls, which were slightly to get their glow on by being flashed with light altered, smaller versions of the original NERF Balls. in an internal chamber as the darts were being Two years later, NERF arrows were introduced launched—no longer did the darts need to with the original Bow ‘N’ Arrow toy. The arrow was a be pre-charged. hollow tube of foam 11 inches (28cm) long that was The Firefly name was carried on in the Firefly closed on one end and had four fins on the other end Tech Clip, introduced in 2012. It was a removable to keep it stable in flight. In 1992, the Sharp Shooter clip with internal lights for charging up the blaster was released, firing dart projectiles that were glow-in-the-dark ammo inside. The Firefly the precursors to the darts fired today. Sharp Shooter Tech Clip was created for both darts and Darts (a.k.a. original Mega Darts) were hollow foam discs. That same year, the wrapper was tubes about 3.6 inches (9cm) long that had rubber eliminated from the Glow-in-the-Dark Dart; tips with built-in suction cups. instead, the foam tube itself was made The Sharp Shooter blaster was such a huge hit from glow-in-the-dark material, just like
that it inspired many of the dart blasters that fol- the tip. AMMO lowed, starting with the Rip Rocket series released Because these darts did not need the in 1993. Rip Rocket blasters were the first to fire the paper wrapper, they flew just as far as any Micro Dart, so-called because it was slightly shorter Micro Dart and didn’t have to be charged and narrower than the Sharp Shooter darts. before loading.
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Nerf_INT_7-15-13_6thFinalPass.indd 12-13 7/16/13 5:06 PM XLMRe gDaisc Dart (original) XLCRl ipD iSyscstem/Streamline Dart
length: 3.6 inches (9.1cm) Color variations length: 2.8 inches (7.1cm) Color variations red tube with black tip orange tube with orange tip diameter: .7 inch (1.8cm) > diameter: .5 inch (1.3cm) > > orange tube with black tip > red tube with red tip (Clear Series) Tip: rubber, with and yellow tube with purple tip Tip: tapered rubber orange tube with black chevrons and without suction cup > > > Glow-in-the-Dark Year introduced: 2006 black tip (Gear Up Series) Year introduced: 1992 > white tube with orange tip (Whiteout Series) > green tube with orange tip (Sonic Series) > Glow-in-the-Dark
Sonic Micro Dart/Whistler Dart XLMiRc Driosc Dart
length: 2.8 inches (7.1cm) Color variations length: 2.8 inches (7.1cm) Color variations > black tube with orange tip orange tube with black tip diameter: .5 inch (1.3cm) diameter: .5 inch (1.3cm) > > orange tube with black tip > black tube with orange tip Tip: rubber, with small hole > yellow tube with black tip Tip: rubber, with and red tube with red tip (Clear Series) without suction cup > Year introduced: 2007 > yellow tube with blue tip > gray tube with blue tip > orange tube with black chevrons and Year introduced: 1993 > orange tube with purple tip black tip (Gear Up Series) > orange tube with blue tip > red tube with red tip (Clear Series) > red tube with black tip > white tube with orange tip (Whiteout Series) AMMO > yellow tube with purple tip > green tube with orange tip (Sonic Series) > camouflage tube with black tip > orange tube with blue Dart Tag tip (2011) > Glow-in-the-Dark
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Nerf_INT_7-15-13_6thFinalPass.indd 14-15 7/16/13 5:06 PM Designing MEGA: Bigger and Farther XLR Disc One of the greatest moments for the NERF greater mass to travel that far. But more team is when a new milestone in blaster importantly, the proportionally bigger tip design is achieved. Sometimes it’s a blaster would have a much larger surface area. Even length: 1.5 inches (3.8cm) Color variations: that holds more darts than ever before and if the dart were flying at a higher speed, green core with green ring diameter: .4 inch (1cm) > sometimes it’s a blaster with a higher rate of that larger dart tip would disperse the force > Special Edition Red fire. But perhaps the ultimate is designing over a greater area and thereby conform to Tip: Hard core with soft Special Edition Blue plastic ring > a blaster that can propel a dart farther than safety standards. By combining the technical > white core with orange ring ever before. demands and safety requirements, the MEGA Year introduced: 2011 > Glow-in-the-Dark For instance, when the N-Strike Elite Dart was born! line of blasters was introduced in 2012, the blasters’ unprecedented ranges were a A Dart for the Ages big story. But even as the first N-Strike Elite To build a larger, denser dart, everything lineup was being unleashed on the world, about the dart had to change. The tip Which Came First, the Blaster became heavier due to its larger size, for another dramatic story was unfolding or the Dart? behind the scenes: the revolutionary new one thing, and the foam walls of the MEGA On and off from 2009, the NERF Rapid MEGA series, capable of firing darts even dart were made thinner to keep the center Prototype (RP) lab technicians and other farther than the N-Strike Elite line, was of gravity in the right place. And there were XLR Disc internal design and engineering groups, N-STRIKE Elite Dart nearing completion. other design changes, too. in conjunction with the Hasbro Far East (HFE) team, worked on building a blaster that could fire the MEGA Dart to the tar - length: 2.8 inches Color variations: get distance while sample darts were be - blue tube with orange tip diameter: .5 inch (1.3cm) > ing produced at the foam-extrusion plants > Glow-in-the-Dark in the Far East. Using a host of sophisti- Tip: tapered rubber cated machinery, including a high-end 3D Year introduced: 2012 printer, the RP lab created the parts of the MEGA blaster that would eventually be- come the Centurion (pages 74–75). Packed with the larger, beefier internals neces- sary to fire the bigger, heavier MEGA Dart, the Centurion became the longest NERF blaster ever (so far). Most new blasters are designed to work with darts that already exist; in those XLMRe gDaisc Dart (new) A Dart for the Long Haul At first, for instance, the MEGA Dart was instances, the dart clearly comes first. When development of the MEGA line orange with an orange tip, but that was But because the new MEGA Dart was sub- began in 2009, the challenge was to fire changed when the NERF team realized that stantially bigger than the N-Strike Elite Dart, a dart 100 feet (30.5m) without compro- it would be impossible to tell the difference everything about the new blaster had to length: 4.0 inches (10.2cm) Color: mising the safety of the user. Though the between the similarly colored Streamline be bigger and stronger, too. In the case of red tube with orange Whistler tip diameter: 1 inch (2.5cm) > designers could build a blaster capable of Dart (page 15) and the new MEGA Dart. So the MEGA Dart, the answer to the question firing an N-Strike Elite Dart that distance, they changed it to red with an orange tip. of which came first, the blaster or the dart, AMMO Tip: rubber with the problem was that a small dart traveling The designers also wanted to add a sonic is “neither” or “both,” depending on your Whistler hole fast enough to fly that far would deliver tip to the dart, but feared it would affect point of view! Year introduced: 2013 too much force at close range to be con- the flight pattern. When they tested it sidered safe. against a standard tip there was no The NERF designers knew they needed difference in flight, but the big sonic tip a bigger, heavier dart to reach the target made the loudest whistle they had ever distance safely. For one thing, it would need heard in a dart, so they decided to keep it.
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Nerf_INT_7-15-13_6thFinalPass.indd 16-17 7/16/13 5:06 PM j O LT e x - 1
Type: barrel-loading single-shot blaster
Propulsion method: direct plunger
Capacity: 1 round
Rate of fire: 1 dart per 2-3 seconds
Ammo Type: barrel N-STRIKE ELITE DARTs
Range: 50-60 feet (15-18m)
Tactical rails: 0
Blaster length: chapter 2 4 inches (10cm) Year Released: 2012 trigger CLASS: LIGHT textured grip BLASTERS priming plunger SMALL IN SIZE, BUT LARGE IN STATURE! ergonomic grip >> When the N-Strike Jolt EX-1 was first released in 2011, it became the smallest NERF blaster around and was packaged with two Whistler Darts. Despite its compact size, the Jolt blaster packed a big punch. The new N-STRIKE N-STRIKE model (introduced in 2012) has an updated color scheme, and is packaged with N-Strike Elite Darts, which increases the blaster’s range. Part of the secret to the Jolt model’s The Jolt blaster—small enough to be reliability and power is its unibody concealed in the palm of your hand, in a construction: the blaster housing pocket, or tucked into your tube sock—takes is constructed from a single piece one dart at a time, loaded into the barrel. of molded plastic, into which the To prime, pull the plunger at the bottom of trigger and plunger mechanisms the grip; then pull the trigger to fire. Luckily, are inserted. the Jolt blaster features a trigger guard that will prevent the blaster from accidentally firing when concealed. This mighty mite of ORIGINAL JOLT the N-Strike line is prized for its surprising blaster force and accuracy.
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Nerf_INT_7-15-13_6thFinalPass.indd 18-19 7/16/13 5:06 PM tactical rail priming slide Secret Strike AS-1 >> Sometimes victory is won thanks Reflex IX-1 to overwhelming force and other times it is won by cunning and Type: barrel-loading stealth. Perhaps the stealthi- Type: barrel-loading Sometimes making a strong im- single-shot blaster trigger button est light blaster is the Secret single-shot blaster >> pression is important, and the click- Strike AS-1 blaster. Propulsion method: Propulsion method: clack sound of the priming slide on the Compressed air The Secret Strike blaster Reverse-plunger Reflex IX-1 blaster shows you mean comes with a clip that makes it business! One of the smallest blasters, Capacity: 1 round possible to attach to a belt loop. Capacity: 1 round the Reflex IX-1 model was originally Rate of fire: Uniquely, the Secret Strike Rate of fire: released in 2009 in N-Strike yellow and 1 dart per 4-5 seconds blaster has no grip and no tra - 1 dart per 2-3 seconds packaged with 3 Sonic Darts. A later ditional trigger; instead, there is a Ammo Type: Ammo Type: version was released in blue, and the Micro Darts thumb-operated button on the top of N-STRIKE ELITE DARTS current version features the N-Strike the blaster that fires the dart. To prime Elite blue color scheme and fires N- Range: 30-40 feet the blaster, pump the small plunger Range: 40-50 feet (9-12m) (12-15m) Strike Elite Darts. located under the barrel priming pump Although the Reflex IX-1 model is a Tactical rails: 0 10 times or less—any more than that Tactical rails: 1 micro blaster, it has two qualities that and you could damage the seals on An exclusive kit called The Attack Unit Blaster length: Blaster length: set it apart from its tiny peers. First, the air tank. came with six IX-1 blasters, three in yellow 4.5 inches (11.5cm) 4.75 inches (12cm) the action and sound of the slide get it and three in blue. And the N-Strike Quick Year Released: 2004 Year Released: 2009 noticed; and after the blaster is primed, Blast Game, released in 2010, was pack- the plunger protrudes from the back of aged with two Reflex IX-1 blasters, one in The N-Strike AS-1 model is a the blaster, ready to drive the dart on yellow and one in blue and also included descendant of the Secret Strike its way. Second, it sports a tactical rail playing cards as part of the game featur- Pocket Blaster, which was first that makes it possible to beef up this ing “heroes” and “robots” and 4 Whistler three barrels released in a translucent rainbow little powerhouse with a scope, light, Darts. Two IX-1 blasters were also included color scheme. or other accessory. with the Tech Target 2-Player set.
tactical rail priming slide q uick blast tech target triad ex-3
Type: barrel-loading Scout IX-3 >> In the world of micro blasters, the three-shot blaster next step up is the Triad EX-3 blaster. It is slightly larger than its predecessors, and it Propulsion method: Direct-plunger Type: barrel-loading also has the advantage of carrying three single-shot blaster dart storage N-STRIKE N-STRIKE N-Strike Elite Darts. If you ever have to Capacity: 3 rounds Propulsion method: ditch your heavy blaster and travel light, The Scout IX-3 Rate of fire: Reverse-plunger >> this could be the perfect backup. 1 dart per second blaster is one of The Triad blaster is primed by pulling Capacity: 1 round the gems of the light the plunger at the bottom of the grip. What Ammo Type: blaster lineup—good N-STRIKE ELITE DARTS Rate of fire: makes the EX-3 model innovative is a smart 1 dart per 2-3 seconds to have by your side design feature that senses which chamber is Range: 75 feet (23m) when the darts in your pri- Ammo Type: Sonic Micro loaded and directs the air pressure to the mary blaster dry up. Sure, it’s a single-shot double-pack versions in 2011. Tactical rails: None (Whistler) Darts loaded chamber, regardless of where the blaster, but it has two storage slots for extra The IX-3 blaster has a tactical rail on the dart is inserted. If all three darts are in the Blaster length: Range: 45-55 feet darts under the barrel. top of the slide, which originally enabled it (13.5-16.5m) blaster, it fires them one at a time, starting 5 inches (13cm) The Scout IX-3 model was one of the to be clipped into the Unity Power System. from the bottom barrel and moving coun- and was originally When clipped in, Year Released: 2013 Tactical rails: 1 first N-Strike blasters, a secondary trigger but- terclockwise around the barrel (viewed from available only as part of the Unity Power ton located on top of the slide permitted Blaster length: priming plunger the rear of the blaster). Despite being the System (page 62). Its outstanding accuracy the blaster to be fired remotely by a sec- 8.5 inches (22cm) smallest N-Strike Elite blaster, the Triad EX-3 and range ensured its continued existence ondary trigger on the core Unity blaster. The model has similar range and accuracy to its Year Released: 2003 as a stand-alone blaster. It was released tactical rails were retained in later versions 20 LIGHT BLASTERS larger counterparts. in the N-Strike color scheme in single- and for after-market upgrades. 21
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Nite Finder EX-3 priming ring
Type: Barrel-loading single-shot blaster* >> The Nite Finder EX-3 blaster was popular project a beam at the target. The targeting right from the start thanks to its distinctive light is engaged by light pressure on the Propulsion method: targeting light. trigger; pull the trigger all the way back to Direct-plunger The Nite Finder model is also one of fire. Underneath the targeting light are slots Capacity: 1 round the most powerful of the N-Strike blasters for storing two spare darts. in the light blaster category. To prime it, The original Nite Finder blaster was Rate of fire: 1 dart per 2-3 seconds simply load the dart into the barrel and first released in 2003 in a blue-black- pull back the priming ring at the rear of and-orange color scheme without a tactical Ammo Type: the barrel. rail. It was so popular it was re-released in Micro Darts Located under the barrel, a forward- two versions in 2004, as the Night Finder Range: 45-55 feet facing red LED and fully adjustable lens EX-3 model and as a Dart Tag version. (13.5-16.5m)
Tactical rails: 1 trigger Blaster length: tactical rail 9.5 inches (24cm)
Year Released: 2004 *Requires 2 AA batteries priming target dart ring light storage light trigger
There was also a short-lived Dart Tag priming blaster built on the same frame as the spike Nite Finder model, called the Firestrike. targeting It was released in 2004 in a red-and-gray CLEAR SERIES light and blue-and-gray color scheme and came with three Dart Tag Micro Darts (page 15). Firestrike
Type: Barrel-loading single-shot blaster* >> The successor to the Nite Finder EX-3 The Firestrike blaster is primed with
model (opposite page), the Firestrike blaster the priming ring located at the rear of the N-STRIKE Propulsion method: features improved range (like all blasters blaster; simply pull it back to prime, then Direct-plunger in the N-Strike Elite lineup) thanks to pull the main trigger to fire. Capacity: 1 round improved internal mechanisms, as well Best of all, the Firestrike blaster can W HITeoUT SERIES as the aerodynamic N-Strike Elite Darts. be dual-wielded: the priming spike at the Rate of fire: adjustable 1 dart per 2-3 seconds The Firestrike blaster has two triggers: bottom of the grip can be used to pull lens a main trigger for firing darts, and a secondary back the priming ring on a second blaster Ammo Type: one located below the main trigger for held in the other hand without letting go N-STRIKE ELITE DARTS engaging the targeting light. This is useful of either one. There are storage slots for Range: 75 feet (23m) for conserving battery power when firing two extra darts located beneath the barrel in well-lit conditions, since you can choose and one tactical rail on top. Tactical rails: 1 dart whether or not to use the targeting LED storage Blaster length: (whereas on the NiteFinder model the same 8.75 inches (22cm) trigger both operated the light and fired the SONIC SERIES dart). Unlike its predecessor, the Firestrike Year Released: 2013 blaster does not have an adjustable lens. *Requires 2 AAA batteries 22 LIGHT BLASTERS 23
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Type: Cylinder-loading single-shot blaster
Propulsion method: Reverse-plunger
Capacity: 6 rounds iron sight Rate of fire: 1 dart per second
Ammo Type: Micro Darts
Range: 40-50 feet (12-15m)
Tactical rails: 1 PRIMING Blaster length: SLIDE 11.5 inches (29cm)
Year Released: 2005
>> Every now and then, a blaster design comes along that is so striking and original it becomes a legend—the Maverick REV-6 model is one of these blasters. Originally released in 2005 in a blue, yellow, gray, and orange color scheme, the Maverick blaster was quickly re-released in the N-Strike yellow color scheme. To load it, press the button located on cylinder the side of the blaster shell, right in front release button of the trigger, which releases the cylinder far SIX-DART enough out to load two chambers at a time. cylinder When all six chambers are loaded, slap the cylinder back into place. Now the blaster is ready to be primed and fired: just pull
back the slide between each shot and N-STRIKE blast away! The tactical rail is located on the top surface of the slide and doubles as the rear half of the blaster’s iron sights. If your style is to keep your hand on the slide to speed up your prime-and-fire time, you will be sacrificing the ability to line up the sights One of the things that makes the Maverick REV-6 on your target. blaster so popular is its iconic six-barrel design. Because of its popularity, the Maverick model was made in a range of color schemes: the original blue, yellow, gray, and orange; N-Strike yellow; Clear; Sonic; Gear Up; and Whiteout.
Original sonic series whiteout series Gear up series CLEAR series maverick Rev-6 blaster 24 LIGHT BLASTERS 25
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Type: Cylinder-loading single-shot blaster priming iron slide Propulsion method: sight Direct-plunger
Capacity: 6 rounds
Rate of fire: 1 dart per second; 2 to 3 darts per second using Slam Fire
A m m o t Y p e : N-STRIKE ELITE DARTS
Range: 75 Feet (23m)
Tactical rails: 1
Blaster length: 12.25 inches (31cm)
Year Released: 2013
>> The Strongarm blaster has the cool six-shooter feel of the Maverick REV-6 plus the increased range and many other engineer- ing advantages of the N-Strike Elite line. The Strongarm Elite model is a revolving-barrel blaster that is primed with a slide. Aside from these superficial likenesses, though, the Strongarm model represents a total revolution (pun intended) in the iconic blaster’s design. For instance, it has a priming spike at the bottom of the grip that can be used to pull the slide by hooking it into the loop at the rear end of the slide. 6-dart This enables you to prime and dual-wield cylinder two blasters without releasing either one. N-STRIKE Perhaps most importantly, the Strongarm blaster brings Slam Fire technology (first introduced with the Raider CS-35 blaster, > The cylinder pops all the way out of > A mechanism has been introduced that page 57) to the six-shooter. By holding the blaster housing, making it easier prevents it from firing when the cylinder the trigger and pumping the slide back to load darts is out of the blaster shell and forth, the Strongarm blaster can fire > The cylinder rotates after the dart has been > Unlike the Maverick blaster, which as many as two or even three darts per fired, not before, reducing barrel shake requires the slide to return to its second, elevating this single-shot blaster from > The tactical rail has been moved from original position before it can be fired, secondary to primary status. It also makes the slide to the top of the housing, the Strongarm model fires when the slide it an ideal choice for quick-draw showdowns! at the front of the blaster is pulled back With its slim profile and performance > The reverse-plunger system has been efficiencies, the Strongarm model truly lives replaced by a more efficient direct-plunger up to its N-Strike Elite status. system, dramatically increasing the range
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Type: Cylinder-loading motorized blaster >> Like all blasters in the N-Strike Elite in the cylinder. The blaster does not need to lineup, the Stockade blaster features a be primed; just flip the blaster on to power up Propulsion method: substantial improvement in range. That is the flywheels and start pulling the trigger Motorized flywheel* because the internal flywheels were closer to fire. Also setting it apart, the Stockade Capacity: 10 rounds together, which improved their grip on the model comes with a unique shoulder stock darts, and because the N-Strike Elite that can store an additional ten darts. All Rate of fire: Darts are more aerodynamic. in all, the Stockade blaster’s large capacity, 2 to 3 darts per second Darts are front-loaded into the Stockade motorized propulsion system, and long range Ammo Type: blaster one at a time via exposed chambers make it a standout among light blasters. N-STRIKE ELITE DARTS
Range: 75 feet (23m)
Tactical rails: 1 shoulder Blaster length: stock 22 inches (56cm) attachment point Year Released: 2012 *Requires 3 AA batteries access door cylinder
tactical The Barricade blaster was released rail in a variety of color schemes: Gear Up; Sonic; and a collectible Comic Con Transformers variant. Barricade RV-10
Type: Cylinder-loading motorized blaster >> The Barricade RV-10 blaster is a battery- powered motorized blaster that means Propulsion method: business. As soon as you turn it on, the Motorized flywheel* flywheels rev up, making a sound like a Capacity: 10 rounds hive of angry wasps. If you want to strut
your stuff and need a light blaster that can N-STRIKE Rate of fire: 2 to 3 darts per second easily challenge its larger cousins, this is it. Unlike the Maverick (page 24) or Strongarm Ammo Type: (page 26) models, the Barricade blaster’s sonic series Whistler Darts cylinder cylinder does not pop out of the blaster shoulder stock Range: housing. Instead, darts are loaded into the release button 50-55 feet (15-16.5m) exposed chambers of the cylinder. Because of trigger the motorized flywheel propulsion system, Tactical rails: 1 this blaster does not need to be primed Blaster length: (leaving the other hand free to hold another 13.5 inches (34cm) blaster). Just load and turn it on and you Year Released: 2010 are ready to go. The Barricade blaster has one tactical extra dart *Requires 3 AA batteries rail, perfect for a Tactical Scope (page 88) or storage GEAR UP s eries another accessory, and it can be fitted with (both sides) a shoulder stock to steady your aim. 28 LIGHT BLASTERS 29
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Type: Tray-loading single-shot disc blaster >> The Vortex Proton blaster is a single-disc blaster housing back, revealing the disc device with the impressive range common tray. When the disc is loaded, press one Disc eject Switch Propulsion method: to all disc blasters. Of course, the Proton of the levers located just above and to the Torsion-spring priming blaster’s single tactical rail could always be rear of the trigger to return the tray into the slide Capacity: 1 round used to add an N-Strike Tactical Light (page blaster. Pull the trigger to fire. 89) to the top of the blaster for nighttime The popular Proton model was also Rate of fire: 1 disc per 3 seconds missions. produced in the Sonic color scheme of neon To load the Proton blaster, pull the green and orange and in a two-pack that Ammo Type: XLR Discs priming ring located at the rear of the came with sixteen XLR Discs. Range: 60-80 feet (18-24.5m)
Tactical rails: 1 Tactical Blaster length: Rail 9.5 inches (24cm)
Year Released: 2011
snap load clip-access slide lever
Vigilon Members of NERF Nation have long noted that Vortex discs have terrific ranges Type: Clip-loading across the whole line. Because the discs >> The Vortex Vigilon blaster is a fantastic Flip one of the levers located on either side single-shot disc blaster toy that balances the substantial range of the blaster grip and the clip-access door
spin through the air, at the end of their vortex trajectories they start to hover noticeably, of all disc blasters with a magazine that pops open on the left side, allowing you to Propulsion method: Torsion-spring slowing their forward momentum. holds five rounds. It makes an excellent load up to five discs. Snap the door back secondary blaster that could even, in a pinch, up into place and the blaster is ready to be Capacity: 5 rounds be used as a primary blaster (especially if primed and fired. To prime, pull back and Rate of fire: you carry two). release the slide at the rear of the barrel; slide return 2 to 3 discs per second lever The Vigilon model has a built-in clip then pull the trigger to fire. There is a single accessible from the left side of the blaster. tactical rail atop the barrel. Ammo Type: XLR Discs
Range: 60-80 feet (18-24.5m)
Tactical rails: 1
Blaster length: 12 inches (30 cm)
Year Released: 2011 30 LIGHT BLASTERS 31
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barrel Type: Clip-loading disc eject switch dual-shot disc blaster >> The Vortex Diatron blaster is the only tactical rail dual-disc-firing entry in the Multishot Madness Propulsion method: series (which includes the Rough Cut 2X4 Torsion-spring blaster, page 51). The Diatron name suggests shoulder stock Capacity: 10 rounds its dual-disc firing style as well as the attachment point dual-barrel look of the blaster (the top Rate of fire: 2 discs per second barrel is mirrored by a second, ornamental barrel below). Ammo Type: XLR Discs Like the Vigilon blaster (page 31), the Range: 60-70 feet (18-21m) Diatron is a clip-loading blaster, but this beefier model holds ten rounds (instead Tactical rails: 1 of five) in its built-in clip. It is impossible Blaster length: to fire one disc at a time with this blaster, 10.5 inches (26cm) so if an odd number of discs is loaded, the leftover disc will not be usable. Year Released: 2013 The clip-access door on the Diatron blaster is released by either of two small levers, located on each side of the grip. The clip-access door pops downward and has to be snapped back into the blaster shell before priming and firing. The Diatron blaster is primed not with a slide but with a lever on the left side of the blaster that has to be pushed forward, bringing two discs into the chamber, and snapped back into place before firing. The Diatron model has a tactical rail on top of the barrel, just above the jam-access button, as well as a shoulder stock attach- clip-access ment point (like the Pyragon blaster, page 78). lever
Some Vortex blasters fire their discs with
a clockwise spin (like the Diatron model) vortex and others with a counterclockwise spin (like the Proton model). This has an effect on targeting, especially over long dis- tances, as some blasters fire discs that curve to the right while others will fire left-curving discs.
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TRIGGER DART The NERF Dart Tag 2-Player Starter Pack STORAGE dart was packaged with two Sharp Shot blast- storage ers, two official Dart Tag jerseys, two pairs of black Vision Gear goggles, and eight Dart Tag Micro Darts.
dart tag vest The NERF Dart Tag Strikefire Super Value Pack came with two Strikefire blasters, two official NERF Dart Tag Sharp Shot Vests, two pairs of Vision Gear eyewear, and 24 Dart Tag Micro Darts. Strikefire Type: Barrel-loading >> Originally released in 2011 with an single-shot blaster orange trigger and dart holder and re- Type: Barrel-loading released in an improved version with a blue Propulsion method: >> The Strikefire blaster is a legendary single-shot blaster Reverse-plunger tag dart model from the early days of NERF Dart Tag. trigger and dart holder in 2012 (as were the SWIVEL Propulsion method: Speedload 6 model, page 37, and Swarmfire Capacity: 1 round dart tag vest The longevity of the Strikefire blaster is due clip Reverse-plunger blaster, page 82), the Sharp Shot blaster is to its reliability and accuracy, but also be- Rate of fire: that carries four rounds cause it holds an amazing six rounds—one Capacity: 1 round a great light blaster 1 dart per 2-3 seconds in the barrel and five in the “false cylinder” (though it can fire only one at a time). If your located under the barrel. It was made in Rate of fire: primary blaster runs out of ammo, you’ll be A m m o t Y p e : 1 dart per 2-3 seconds several color schemes, including green, happy to have a Sharp Shot at your side. It dart tag Micro Darts orange, blue, and red. Ammo Type: can be carried conveniently on a belt loop by Range: 40-50 feet Located on top of the priming slide is dart tag Micro Darts attaching the plastic carabiner. (12-15m) a small, reverse tactical rail that allows this Darts are loaded one at a time into the Range: 25-35 feet blaster to be attached to another blaster barrel, which is funnel-shaped to make loading Tactical rails: 0 (7.5-10.5m) with a spare rail. This feature makes the quick and easy. Then the blaster is primed by Blaster length: Strikefire an exceptional secondary blaster. Tactical rails: 1 pulling back the yellow slide at the rear of the 8.5 inches (21.5cm) To prime, pull the slide back until it clicks, housing. The strength of the spring mechanism Blaster length: Year Released: 2011 then release; this lightweight, high-capacity 7 inches (17.5cm) in the slide makes the slide return noisy, so blaster is now ready for action! experienced members of NERF Nation don’t let Year Released: 2004 it slap back, but ease it back into place instead. 34 LIGHT BLASTERS 35
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Type: Barrel-loading The model is a single-shot micro plunger at the back, then pull the trig- single-shot blaster >> Eliminator blaster in the NERF Dart Tag line that is ideal ger to fire. The Eliminator blaster has a internal Propulsion method: for stealth missions thanks to its tiny size. handy compartment for storing an extra 6-dart clip Reverse-plunger To load, simply insert a dart into the dart located in the grip. Pull down the Capacity: 1 round barrel. To prime, pull the slide back on compartment, insert the dart, and slap the top of the blaster, which extends the it back into the grip. Rate of fire: 1 dart per 2-3 seconds
Ammo Type: dart tag Micro Darts iron sight
Range: 25 feet (8m) iron sight Tactical rails: 0
Blaster length: 4.5 inches (11.5cm)
Year Released: 2008
priming PRIMING trigger slide SLIDE
Speedload 6 The Eliminator model was released in three color schemes: green, orange, Type: Barrel-loading and red. It was first released in >> The Speedload 6 blaster is one of the single-shot blaster red in the Elimination Game blaster shining gems of the Dart Tag lineup. Its set, which included four blasters built-in clip, which holds six rounds, puts Propulsion method: Reverse-plunger and eight darts. it at the head of the class. Simply put, this tag dart is one of the best secondary NERF blasters. Capacity: 6 rounds Load the darts one at a time via the slot Rate of fire: trigger on the left side of the barrel until six have 1 dart per second; been fed into the clip. Pull the priming slide 2 to 3 darts per second back to load a dart into the chamber and using Slam Fire then pull the trigger to fire. Like the Sharp A m m o t Y p e : Shot blaster (page 35) and Swarmfire blaster Dart Tag Micro Darts (page 82), the Speedload 6 blaster was origi- Range: 35 feet (12.5m) nally released in 2011 with an orange trigger and was followed just a year later by a more Tactical rails: 0 powerful version with a blue trigger. Blaster length: Best of all, the Speedload 6 blaster 13 inches (33cm) is capable of Slam Fire, though it wasn’t advertised. Once the blaster is fully loaded, Year Released: 2011 extra dart storage simply hold the trigger down and pump the priming slide back and forth to quickly 36 LIGHT BLASTERS unload the clip. 37
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Type: Barrel-loading The Speedswarm blaster is the smallest propulsion system. Because of this, the motorized rapid-fire blaster >> rapid-fire model in the NERF Dart Tag line - Speedswarm blaster is an ideal candidate Propulsion method: up. Its impressive rate of fire and ten-round for dual-wielding Dart-Taggers (though wrist Motorized direct-plunger* capacity makes it a very handy light blaster strength is important—each blaster requires Capacity: 10 rounds to have by your side. six batteries!). Once the darts have been loaded into This blaster is capable of either single- Rate of fire: the barrel, the Speedswarm blaster is fired dart firing or rapid dart firing, depending 2 darts per second by simply pulling the trigger—there is no on whether the trigger is pulled once or Ammo Type: need to prime, thanks to the motorized held down. Dart Tag Micro Darts
Range: 60-70 feet (18-21m) ROTATING barrel Tactical rails: 0
Blaster length: 12 inches (30cm)
Year Released: 2011 trigger *Requires 6 AA batteries
Speed/Power Adjuster Knob
Snapfire 8
ROTATING barrel Type: Barrel-loading blaster >> The Snapfire 8 blaster is a compact bottom of the grip, which has a scale that tag dart Dart Tag model that features an ingenious goes from “Speed” on one end to “Power” Propulsion method: “pull-to-prime” firing system that gives it on the other. When the adjuster is set Direct-plunger semi–rapid fire capabilities even without to Speed, it lengthens the plunger spring Capacity: 8 rounds a motor. It is a great secondary blaster and makes it easier to fire but reduces the thanks to its eight-round capacity, rapid range of the dart. When it is set to Power, Rate of fire: rate of fire, and small size. the spring is shortened, which increases the Up to 2 darts per second Pulling the trigger of the Snapfire 8 range of the dart but makes it harder to pull trigger Ammo Type: blaster both primes the blaster and fires the trigger. Set it midway between the two Dart TaG Micro Darts the dart (“pull-to-prime”), so you can fire as for a balance of speed and power. An Range: 45-55 feet rapidly as you can pull the trigger. Another indicator on the left side of the grip shows (13.5-16.5m) unique feature is the adjuster knob on the the Speed/Power setting.
Tactical rails: 0
Blaster length: 8 inches (20cm)
Year Released: 2012 38 LIGHT BLASTERS 39
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battery compartment main trigger
chapter 3 acceleration trigger
CLASS: firefly clip Medium The N-Strike Rayven CS-18 blaster was the final N-Strike model introduced before the N-Strike Elite blaster line launched. BLASTERS N-Strike Series Power and Portability Rayven CS-18
Type: Clip-loading >> When it was released in the N-Strike predecessor: the clip is located behind the motorized blaster* line in 2012, the Rayven CS-18 blaster trigger assembly, making the blaster more
Propulsion method: N-STRIKE was one of only two NERF blasters that compact without sacrificing barrel length. Motorized flywheel used a flywheel-propulsion system. Be- It also has two tactical rails, one on top and cause of its impressive capacity and small one on the right side of the barrel, and can Capacity: 18 rounds size, this medium blaster quickly became a accept barrel extensions. The access door Rate of fire: favorite with members of NERF nation. is located on top of the blaster, above the 2 to 3 darts per second It could take any N-Strike clip or drum, clip; the blaster powers down when the door A m m o t Y p e : but it was hard to match the thrill of switch- is open. n-strike Elite ing off the lights and unleashing a flurry of To fire the Rayven CS-18, simply turn on Glow-in-the-Dark Darts brightly glowing darts! the Firefly Tech Clip, press the acceleration The N-Strike Elite version of the Rayven trigger (located under the trigger guard) and Range: 75 feet (23m) has the same “bullpup configuration” as its then the main trigger. Tactical rails: 2
Blaster length: 16.5 inches (42cm)
Released: 2013 *Requires 7 AA batteries: 4 for the Rayven and 3 for the Firefly Tech Clip 41
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CLEE AR S RIES Type: Front-loading Type: Clip-loading single-shot blaster >> The Blazin’ Bow model is the latest compound bow but was actually a direct- single-shot blaster* >> At the touch of a button, the Deploy CS-6 blaster patterned on the bow-and-arrow, plunger blaster with ornamental arms and blaster instantly transforms from compact Propulsion method: one of the longest-lived of all NERF blaster pulleys that was fired by pulling a trigger. Propulsion method: flashlight mode into a medium blaster with a Direct plunger Reverse-plunger designs. The popularity of the design is due The Big Bad Bow blaster reappeared in the shoulder stock and side-mounted light perfect Capacity: 1 round to its unique appearance and projectile—there N-Strike lineup in 2011. Capacity: 6 rounds for recon missions. This unique blaster has is simply nothing else like it! Unlike the Big Bad Bow model, the as its advantage the element of surprise. Rate of fire: Rate of fire: The design first appeared in 1990 as the Blazin’ Bow blaster is fired like a real bow. W HITeoUT series 1 arrow per 3 seconds 1 dart per second The Deploy CS-6 blaster comes with a Bow ‘N’ Arrow model, which was re-released Load an Arrow snugly onto the nozzle at six-dart clip, but it can accept the 18-dart Ammo Type: Arrows in 1994 as the Sonic Stinger Bow ‘N’ Arrow the front of the blaster, pull the handle Ammo Type: clip (page 85) and 35-round drum (page clip blaster (with arrows that made a buzzing (attached to the strings) back to prime, and Streamline Darts tactical flashlight Range: 35-45 feet 86). It has a tactical rail on top of the rail (10.5-13.5m) noise when they flew through the air). Then release the handle to fire. There are two Range: 25-35 feet (8-10.5m) carrying handle. In blaster mode, the Deploy in 1998, the design really changed with the slots located on the top arm of the blaster CS-6 model is primed with the orange slide Tactical rails: 0 Big Bad Bow blaster, which looked like a for holding additional Arrows. Tactical rails: 1 located beneath the barrel; pull it back then Blaster length: Blaster length: 16.5 forward, and pull the trigger to fire. The 19 inches (48cm) inches (42cm) in flashlight blaster does not fire in flashlight mode. mode; 20.75 inches (53cm) Year Released: 2013 Extra arrow in blaster mode storage Year Released: 2010 *Requires 3 AA batteries for the flashlight built-in shoulder stock
priming slide
>> The Alpha Trooper CS-18 blaster caused a stir when it was released because it combined some of the best aspects of Alpha Trooper CS-18 any blaster—high capacity, accuracy, and excellent range—with Slam Fire technology. The Alpha Trooper blaster comes with an Type: Clip-loading grip 18-dart drum and has a tactical rail mounted release button on either side of the blaster, single-shot blaster on top of the blaster housing. It can also near the trigger guard. Pop the loaded drum Propulsion method: accept a shoulder stock. There is also a back into the blaster, pull and release the Reverse-plunger
secret slot for a 19th dart, located under slide to prime, then fire away. To Slam Fire, N-STRIKE Capacity: 18 rounds the grip—for when you need that one extra hold down the trigger and keep pumping shot! To release the drum, press the clip- the slide back and forth. Rate of fire:2 to 3 darts per second using Slam Fire access door Ammo Type: Streamline Darts
Range: 30-40 feet (9-12m)
Tactical rails: 1
priming Blaster length: handle 19.5 inches (50cm) shoulder stock attachment priming Year Released: 2010 point slide
N-STRIKE big bad bow hidden dart storage clip 18-round 42 medium BLASTERS release button drum 43
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Type: Clip-loading More than just a blaster, the innovative and the Light Beam Unit has one. Flip-UP single-shot blaster* >> iron sight Recon CS-6 model was an entire blaster And the options don’t end there: Propulsion method: system in a box. By adding just this blaster the Shoulder Stock has a slot Reverse-plunger to your collection, you had the various parts for storing an extra six-round Capacity: 6 rounds necessary to design the perfect blaster for clip. And like the Alpha Trooper barrel practically any mission. CS-18 blaster (page 43), extension Rate of fire: Tactical rails are at the heart of this the Recon CS-6 blaster has Flip-UP tactical rails 1 dart per second sight blaster’s flexibility. The Recon CS-6 blaster a storage spot for an extra dart Priming Ammo Type: itself has a single tactical rail, located on in the blaster grip, effectively Slide Streamline Darts the priming slide, but some of the accesso- bringing the blaster’s capacity up Range: 45-55 feet ries also have tactical rails: the Barrel Exten- to 13 rounds. And of course, there (13.5m-16.5m) sion has two, one above and one below; is the Flip-Up Sight.
Tactical rails: 1
Blaster length: 28 inches (71cm)
Year Released: 2008 *Light Beam Unit requires 3 AA batteries
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detachable N-STRIKE shoulder stock clip extra clip storage clip release button
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The tactical rail is an ingenious feature found on many NERF detachable shoulder priming slide blasters—from the smallest to the largest and from N-Strike stock to Vortex—that makes it possible to customize in a variety of ways. The rails, which can be located above the barrel, below the barrel, or on the side of the blaster housing, can be used to attach many different kinds of upgrades, including:
flip-up tactical sight tactical rail light
extra grip
shoulder stock release 12-dart clip button pinpoint tactical sight scope clip release (which has a rail button of its own) ammo rail hidden dart storage shoulder stock
barrel Retaliator extension
Type: Clip-loading The blaster was released in barrel extension >> Retaliator Extension has two of its own, one on top single-shot blaster 2012 as a successor to the Recon CS-6 model and one below. In addition, the Retaliator (page 44): a totally updated, fully customiz- blaster has a detachable Shoulder Stock and Propulsion method: Direct-plunger able blaster system designed to provide a slot for an extra dart located in the grip. N-STRIKE the members of NERF Nation with a wide Another feature is the Extra Grip, which Capacity: 12 rounds variety of blaster configurations. And with can be attached to the tactical rail located Rate of fire: the extra range of the N-Strike Elite series, at the bottom of the Barrel Extension. 1 to 2 darts per second light beam unit the Retaliator blaster instantly became one Although you have to remove your hand (which has a rail of its own) of the strongest medium blasters ever. from the priming slide on top of the blaster A m m o t Y p e : Like the Recon blaster before it, the to grab the Extra Grip, doing so helps N-STRIKE ELITE DARTS Retaliator model has just one tactical rail steady the blaster when firing for precision Range: 75 feet (23m) on the main blaster housing, but the Barrel over long distances. Tactical rails: 1
Blaster length: 25.5 inches (65cm)
GRIP Year Released: 2012 CLIP
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Nerf_INT_7-15-13_6thFinalPass.indd 46-47 7/16/13 5:07 PM shoulder priming 5-Dart tactical rails stock hinge slide cylinder Spectre REV-5 folding shoulder stock Type: Cylinder-loading single-shot blaster
Propulsion method: Reverse-plunger “silencer” Capacity: 5 rounds barrel extension
Rate of fire: 1 or 2 darts per second The Spectre REV-5 blaster falls into the located above the grip. Another cool thing Ammo Type: Whistler Darts >> medium blaster category because of its is that the shoulder stock can be folded Range: 45-50 feet accessories. forward to lie flat against the blaster: (13.5-15m) The cylinder on the Spectre REV-5 simply pull back on the stock to release blaster holds five rounds and folds out of the hinge and then fold forward to lock into Tactical rails: 1 the blaster frame for easy loading: just place. While the Silencer undeniably makes Blaster length: press the release button on the left side of the blaster look awesome, in fact it does 29.5 inches (75cm) the blaster. Once loaded, snap the cylinder not have any silencing properties. Year Released: 2010 back and prime by sliding the pump handle
Firefly REV-8 Barrel Break IX-2 The Firefly REV-8 blaster was a popular Because the Firefly REV-8 blaster is Type: Cylinder-loading >> single-shot blaster* medium blaster in the early N-Strike lineup powerful and holds eight rounds (and has Type: Barrel-loading The blaster is a ter- manually pull the barrel forward and fold and the first to feature Glow-in-the-Dark storage for another eight built into the Propulsion method: single- or double-shot >> Barrel Break IX-2 Darts charged by an internal light. Like the integrated shoulder stock), it is an excellent Direct-plunger blaster rific double-barreled model that has swag- in half downward. Load two darts into the Firefly Tech-based blasters that would follow all-around medium blaster. After loading ger. And if the muscular design of the rear of the barrels and fold the front of the Capacity: 8 rounds Propulsion method: blaster itself leaves any doubt, the cluster of barrel back up into position—this action in its wake (the Rayven CS-18 blaster, page the cylinder, power the blaster on with the Reverse plunger 41, and the Lumitron blaster, page 53), the on/off switch. Then prime the blaster with the Rate of fire: 8 darts stored prominently in the storage also primes the blaster. To fire the Barrel Firefly REV-8 blaster uses an internal light slide and pull the trigger. When the trigger 1-2 darts per second Capacity: 10 rounds unit that attaches to the tactical rail on top Break blaster, pull back gently on the trigger makes it obvious that you mean business. to fire one barrel and pull back hard to fire powered by two AA batteries to charge the darts is pulled, the dart receives a flash of light in Ammo Type: Glow-in-the- Rate of fire: before they are fired. the light chamber and will come out glowing. Dark Micro Darts 2 darts per 5 seconds To load the Barrel Break blaster, press both simultaneously. When only one barrel the button on the side of the blaster, is fired, the dart always comes out of the tactical rail priming Range: 35-40 feet (10.5-12m) Ammo Type: which causes the barrel to release. Then left barrel first. slide Whistler Darts Tactical rails: 1 N-STRIKE Range: 30-35 feet tactical rail Blaster length: (9-10.5m) Extra dart 17 inches (43cm) storage Tactical rails: 1 Year Released: 2005 *Requires 2 AA batteries Blaster length: 18 inches (46cm)
Year Released: 2010
Light Chamber Built-In extra dart Shoulder trigger storage Stock (Both sides) on/off switch barrel hinge barrel release switch 48 medium BLASTERS sonic series 49
Nerf_INT_7-15-13_6thFinalPass.indd 48-49 7/16/13 5:07 PM propulsion systems Rough Cut 2X4
Type: Barrel-loading One of two double-projectile firing time, starting from the top down. To prime the NERF blasters are not only awesome toys, Compressed air Motorized flywheel multi-shot blaster >> blasters released in 2013 (along with the blaster, pump the slide located underneath the they are also amazing achievements in Some early blasters featured compressed- Like a baseball or tennis ball chucker, this Propulsion method: Diatron model, page 32), the Rough Cut 2X4 barrels backward then forward; to Slam Fire, mechanical engineering. At the heart of each air propulsion. Air is pumped into a closed mechanism features two spinning wheels, Direct-plunger blaster is pound-for-pound one of the most hold the trigger in all the way and pump the blaster is the propulsion system, which chamber or heavy rubber bladder, building spaced a dart’s width apart, that catch the fearsome medium blasters. slide to quickly unleash two darts at a time.To powers the projectile. Here are some of up pressure that is then released behind the dart or disc between them and fling the dart Capacity: 8 rounds The Rough Cut blaster has eight barrels fire one dart only, pull the trigger halfway back the major propulsion systems and brief dart by, for example, pressing the trigger. forward. It was a major advance in motor- Rate of fire: and can fire darts out of two of them at a (useful when you are trying to conserve darts). descriptions of how they work. ized propulsion systems because it tends 2 darts per second; to use less power than the motorized 4 darts per second using Slam Fire iron sight Motorized direct plunger direct-or reverse-plunger systems (and tactical rail Direct plunger This works like the direct-plunger system requires fewer and smaller batteries). A m m o t Y p e : The direct plunger was the first blaster- mentioned above, but the priming N-STRIKE ELITE DARTS propulsion system. It is somewhat like and the action of the plunger are a syringe, where the dart is placed over powered by a motor. In rapid-fire Range: 75 feet (23m) the needle—when the plunger is pushed blasters, the motor forces the Tactical rails: 1 forward it forces air through the needle plunger back and forth as long and launches the dart. Inside the blaster, as the trigger is held down. In some Blaster length: 18 inches (46cm) the plunger is pushed forward by a com- cases, the motor can also move the pression spring. dart into firing position. Year Released: 2013
Motorized reverse plunger This works like the reverse-plunger system, Motorized Flywheel priming slide but is powered by a motor. Because the (Stryfe Blaster) reverse plunger is inherently more compli- cated than the direct plunger, the motorized version requires even more energy Torsion spring The Stryfe blaster is powered by a popping the loaded clip (or drum) back because it has to move around more >> Torsion springs provide the propulsive motorized flywheel. The clip it comes with into the blaster, pull the acceleration plastic within the blaster. force in almost every Vortex blaster. Unlike holds six darts, but it is possible to substi - trigger (beneath the trigger guard), Stryfe Direct Plunger a compression spring, which releases energy tute larger N-Strike Elite clips or drums. The and wait a second for the flywheels (Retaliator blaster) by snapping apart after being compressed, Stryfe blaster is expandable, thanks to its to reach firing speed; to fire, pull the a torsion spring is wound tightly and the two tactical rails, and its shoulder stock main trigger. It is possible to fire the Stryfe Type: Clip-loading motorized blaster* energy is released as it uncoils. and barrel extension attachment points. As blaster rapidly, but make sure you give the with all flywheel blasters, the Stryfe model flywheels a split second to return to full Propulsion method: Reverse plunger excels as a primary blaster, especially if speed after pulling the trigger to maximize Motorized flywheel
The reverse plunger was developed N-STRIKE you add extra capacity. the range of each shot. Capacity: 6 rounds to save space inside the blasters, To load the blaster, hold down the clip- but it is a more complicated release button, and remove the clip. After Rate of fire: mechanism than the direct 2-3 darts per second plunger. The surrounding access door A m m o t Y p e : tube shifts backward then tactical rail N-STRIKE ELITE DARTS shoots forward, forcing air Range: 75 feet (23m) into the chamber and launching the dart. Tactical rails: 2
Torsion Spring Blaster length: (Proton blaster) 13.25 inches (34cm) Reverse Plunger shoulder stock attachment (Recon CS-6 blaster) tactical rail Year Released: 2013 point *Requires 4 AA batteries main trigger clip release acceleration button 50 medium BLASTERS trigger 51
Nerf_INT_7-15-13_6thFinalPass.indd 50-51 7/16/13 5:07 PM detachable shoulder stock Disc Eject iron sight shoulder stock release button tactical rail Switch Praxis
Type: Clip-loading The Praxis blaster is a high-performance single-shot disc blaster >> disc blaster with excellent capacity, terrific Propulsion method: range, and the kind of flexibility that makes Torsion-spring it a good choice for nearly any kind of mission. Capacity: 10 rounds The Praxis blaster can be stabilized by using the detachable Shoulder Stock Rate of fire: accessory (the release button is next to the 2 discs per second attachment point). It also has a tactical rail Ammo Type: XLR Discs perfect for the Tactical Scope attachment (page 88) or Light Beam Unit accessory Range: 50-60 feet (15-18m) (page 88). To load the Praxis blaster, eject Tactical rails: 1 the clip by pressing the clip-release button. The clip holds ten discs, but if you chamber priming slide clip release Blaster length: one before reloading the clip, you can 26.25 inches (67cm) lever increase the effective capacity to 11 discs. 10-disc clip Year Released: 2011 To prime and fire, pump the slide under- neath the barrel and pull the trigger.
tactical rail iron sight
shoulder stock attachment point
Lumitron
Type: Clip-loading >> Released as part of the Light It Up series single-shot disc blaster of blasters (which includes the Rayven CS-18 model, page 41), the Lumitron blaster is Propulsion method: Torsion-spring priming slide built on the same frame as the Praxis vortex model (above) and features the same Capacity: 10 rounds excellent and reliable performance. Rate of fire: The Lumitron blaster comes with a 2 discs per seconds Firefly Tech clip (page 86) and 10 Glow-in- the-Dark XLR discs. With the power switch Ammo Type: Glow-in-the-Dark XLR Discs turned on, an internal light (which glows Clip Release lever blue and can be seen from the barrel or Range: 50-60 feet (15-18m) at the side of the clip) charges the light- Tactical rails: 1 10-disc sensitive discs. The Lumitron blaster is firefly clip loaded, primed, and fired in exactly the Blaster length: same way as the Praxis blaster, but it is 18.25 inches (46cm) a special thrill sending glow-in-the-dark Year Released: 2012 discs hurtling through the air! *Requires 4 AA batteries 52 medium BLASTERS 53
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tactical rail Type: Barrel-loading The Hyperfire model is one of the old- Type: Cylinder-loading single-shot blaster >> single-shot blaster est and more popular of all NERF Dart Tag iron sight Propulsion method: blasters. Its popularity makes sense: it had Propulsion method: Direct-plunger an impressive ten-dart capacity, good rate Reverse-plunger Capacity: 10 rounds of fire, and solid range. Capacity: 10 rounds To load, simply slip the darts into the Rate of fire: ten tubes on the rotating barrel. Prime the Rate of fire: priming slide 1-2 darts per second 2 darts per second blaster by pulling the slide located on top, then pull the trigger to fire. The blaster has Ammo Type: Ammo Type: priming slide Dart Tag Micro Darts one small tactical rail, which cannot be used tactical rail Dart Tag Micro Darts with accessories that require Range: 30-40 feet (9-12m) Range: 30-40 feet (9-12m) a longer rail. It also has iron sight Tactical rails: 1 integrated iron sight Tactical rails: 1 located on top of 10-dart Blaster length: Blaster length: cylinder 12.5 inches (32cm) the blaster. 17 inches (43cm)
Year Released: 2004 Year Released: 2009
extra dart >> The Furyfire blaster succeeded the storage 10-dart Hyperfire blaster (opposite page) as an of- barrel ficial NERF Dart Tag League blaster when it was released in 2009. Like its predecessor, the Furyfire model had a ten-round cylinder and solid range and accuracy. And like shoulder stock front grip trigger the Eliminator blaster (page 36) and sev- attachment eral other models, it can hold an extra dart point iron sight tucked into the grip, bringing the capacity access door of the blaster up to eleven rounds. The darts are loaded into the cylinder, which is fixed in the blaster housing and cannot be popped out. Prime the blaster by Quick 16 pumping the slide mounted on the integrated barrel extension. The Furyfire blaster has an
impressive rate of fire if one hand is kept tag dart Type: Clip-loading on the primer and the other on the trigger. single-shot blaster dart tag vests Interestingly, the Furyfire blaster was only Propulsion method: ever released in pairs (one green and one Reverse-plunger orange). Capacity: 16 rounds priming handle Rate of fire: 2-3 darts >> The Quick 16 blaster instantly became a per second using Slam Fire Dart Tag favorite thanks to its huge capacity, Ammo Type: Dart Tag excellent range, and high rate of fire. The curved, Micro Whistler Darts integrated banana clip is unique to the Quick Range: 40-45 feet (12-13.5m) 16-dart 16 blaster and gives it a distinctive profile. “banana” clip To load, insert the darts one at a time Tactical rails: None into the feeder slot on the top left side of the blaster. To prime and fire, slide the front Blaster length: grip back and forth and pull the trigger. 20.75 inches (53cm) To Slam Fire, hold the trigger down while Year Released: 2011 pumping the priming handle back and forth. 54 medium BLASTERS 55
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Type: Drum-loading When it was released, the Raider CS-35 back and press the clip-release button; single-shot blaster >> blaster had the highest capacity of any NERF when the drum is loaded, pull the priming Propulsion method: blaster to date. The new 35-dart drum al- handle again and pop the drum into place. Reverse-plunger lowed users to go longer between reloads To prime and fire the blaster, pump the Capacity: 35 rounds then ever before. The awesome styling and priming handle and pull the trigger; to Slam size combined with the gigantic drum really Fire, hold the trigger down while pumping Rate of fire: 1-2 darts set the Raider model apart. the handle. With two tactical rails and a per second; 3 darts per second using Slam Fire The drum included with the Raider CS-35 shoulder stock attachment point, the Raider blaster attaches to the left side. To release CS-35 blaster isn’t just a high-capacity Ammo Type: the drum (or clip), pull the priming handle heavy blaster—it’s also remarkably flexible. Streamline Darts
Range: 45-50 feet (13.5-15m) 35-dart drum Tactical rails: 2 chapter 4 Blaster length: 27.5 inches (70cm) tactical rail
Year Released: 2009 CLASS: h eav y BLASTERS tactical rail detachable priming Lgar e and In Charge! shoulder stock handle
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The Raider CS-35 blaster was the first one with an announced release date, September 9, 2009. Since then, September 9 (NERF Day) releases have become a yearly tradition eagerly anticipated by the members of NERF Nation. gep ar u series 57
Nerf_INT_7-15-13_6thFinalPass.indd 56-57 7/16/13 5:07 PM Longshot CS-6 >> The Longshot CS-6 blaster holds a The Longshot CS-6 blaster has an model is itself a single-shot blaster. special place in history because it was integrated, collapsible shoulder stock that After detaching it, pump the primer and Type: Clip-loading the first clip-system blaster ever released has room for storing an extra six-round clip use it as a secondary blaster. It is powered single-shot blaster in the NERF line-up. This alone would have inside it. The blaster also has an integrated by a reverse-plunger propulsion system. Propulsion method: been enough to secure the blaster’s place bipod mounted behind the front grip for Prime by sliding back the bolt that Direct-plunger in the historical record, but the Longshot stabilizing the blaster in long-range mode. sticks out on both sides of the blaster. model is also much admired for its many And to make those long shots possible, the The priming bolt also has to be pulled Capacity: 6 rounds other features. Most importantly, its power- blaster came with a Tactical Scope acces- back before releasing the clip with the Rate of fire: tactical ful direct-plunger propulsion system helped sory (page 88) that attached to the tactical clip-release button. To reload, hold down 1-2 darts per second rail it live up to its reputation as a great long- rail located on top of the carrying handle. the release button and pop the clip back tactical scope Ammo Type: range blaster. Uniquely, the barrel extension on the Longshot in. Use the trigger on the rear grip to fire. Streamline Darts
Range: 45-55 feet (13.5m-16.5m) iron sight Tactical rails: 1
Blaster length: 38.5 inches (98cm)
Year Released: 2006
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priming slide longshot front blaster N-STRIKE
clip release 6-dart clip button cOllapsible shoulder stock
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Nerf_INT_7-15-13_6thFinalPass.indd 58-59 7/16/13 5:07 PM flip-up sight tactical barrel access Longstrike CS-6 rails extension iron door sight built-in Type: Clip-loading shoulder single-shot blaster stock Propulsion method: Reverse-plunger
Capacity: 6 rounds >> The Longstrike CS-6 blaster was the Rate of fire: successor to the historic Longshot CS-6 1-2 darts per second model (page 58) and replaced it as the Ammo Type: tactical longest NERF blaster in the N-Strike lineup. rail Streamline Darts It was designed to be highly portable, which explains why it came with the flip-up sight Range: 45-50 feet (13.5-15m) instead of the scope and dispensed with the integrated bipod of its predecessor. Tactical rails: 1 The integrated shoulder stock on the Blaster length: Longstrike blaster was capable of carrying 40.75 inches (103cm) w hiteout series two extra six-round clips, increasing its Year Released: 2010 clip-release effective capacity to 18. It also featured button clip four tactical rails, making the Longstrike model one of the most customizable heavy blasters. To load it, pull back the bolt-action extra clip primer and pull the clip-release button. To storage priming bolt reload, hold the release button and pop in (both sides) SONE IC S RIES a full clip. Pull the trigger to fire away.
tactical 25-dart rail Rampage drum
tactical Type: Drum-loading rail single-shot blaster >> The Rampage blaster was one of the of the blaster. Once the drum is clicked shoulder stock Propulsion method: first releases in the NERF N-Stike Elite lineup back into place, slide the priming handle attachment point Direct-plunger and was designed to be a successor to the forward. Pump the handle backward and
Raider CS-35 blaster (page 57). Though it forward to prime and pull the trigger to N-STRIKE Capacity: 25 rounds has a slightly smaller capacity than the fire. To Slam Fire, hold down the trigger Rate of fire: 1-2 darts Raider model, the Rampage blaster excels while sliding the priming handle rapidly per second; 3 per second in accuracy and range, thanks to the im- back and forth. using Slam Fire proved internal mechanism and high-flying The Rampage model is also quite flexible: A m m o t Y p e : N-Strike Elite Darts. it has two tactical rails on top of the barrel N-STRIKE ELITE DARTS To load the Rampage blaster, pull the and a shoulder stock attachment point. And as priming handle back and hold the clip-release a special bonus, an extra round can be stored Range: 75 feet (23m) button to eject the drum from the left side in the secret compartment in the grip. priming Tactical rails: 2 access handle Blaster length: door 20.5 (52cm) inches
Year Released: 2012 hidden dart storage
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Type: 3-in-1 blaster: scout 1x-3 >> The Unity Power System model is six rounds are away without priming again. titan as-v.1 1 single-shot missile blaster mega missile launcher (Titan AS-V.1); unlike any other NERF blaster because it is It can also fire all six rounds at once by blaster 1 barrel-loading composed of three separate blasters that pressing the “blast button” located on built-in motorized multiple-shot were originally available only by owning the side of the blaster, just in front shoulder stock blaster (Hornet AS-6); and 1 barrel-loading, the Unity (though each component was of the trigger. single-shot blaster released separately later). Most importantly, The air-powered Titan blaster is the (Scout IX-3) it gave birth to the tactical rail, on the Scout largest part of the Unity. It fires a unique blaster, which allowed it to clip onto the round known as the Mega Missile projectile Propulsion method: Compressed air (Titan Titan blaster. The Hornet attached to the considerable distances. It is primed by AS-V.1 and Hornet AS-6) Titan blaster via a unique (non-tactical rail) pumping the large handle at the back of the and reverse-plunger attachment system. blaster. A pressure gauge on the left side (Scout IX-3) The Scout blaster is primed by sliding the of the blaster housing lets you know when priming handle on top of the barrel back and Capacity: 10 rounds you’ve achieved maximum pressure and the titan trigger releasing it. It stores an extra two darts in blaster is ready to fire. Pulling the rear trigger Rates of fire: iron sight 1 Mega Missile every slots located below the barrel. fires the Mega Missile Dart. 4 seconds (Titan AS-V.1); The Hornet blaster is an air-powered Why is it called the Unity Power system? hornet trigger 1 dart per second blaster with sci-fi styling and several Because all three blasters could fire their (Scout IX-3); interesting features. It is primed with a projectiles at the same time by pulling 2-3 per second or 6 per second (in Blast Mode) pump located below the barrels at the front two triggers and pressing the Scout launch (Hornet AS-6) of the blaster. Once the blaster is primed, button all at once. it can be fired on semi-rapid-fire until all Ammo Type: Mega Missile; Micro Darts
Range: Titan AS-V.1: 55-65 feet (16.5-19.5m); Scout IX-3: 45-55 feet (13.5-16.5m); Hornet AS-6: 35-45 feet (12-13m)
Tactical rails: 1 (Scout IX-3)
Blaster length: hornet AS-6 24.75 inches (63cm) blaster priming pump
Year Released: 2003 N-STRIKE blast button
The Titan blaster was later released scout 1x-3 as a standalone called The Big Bad blaster Titan. The Hornet blaster was later released on its own in a different, blue-and-white color scheme. The Scout blaster was released on its own titan AS v.1 in the yellow N-Strike color scheme. missile blaster hornet as-6 blaster 62 HEAVY BLASTERS 63
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Type: Clip-loading, motorized single-shot >> The Stampede ECS blaster is one of the right sides of the barrel. The bipod can also blaster most powerful heavy blasters ever made. It be used as a forward grip by popping the feet is also one of the heaviest blasters, especially upward into the bipod. The Stampede blaster Propulsion method: iron sight Motorized direct-plunger* when it has all its accessories attached also came with a Blast Shield, three 18-dart and six D batteries inserted. Thanks to its clips, and 60 Streamline Darts. Because of its tactical Capacity: 18 rounds unique electronic direct-plunger propulsion electronic propulsion system, the Stampede rail Rate of fire: system, the Stampede blaster has terrific blaster does not need to be primed. To 3 darts per second range. Its accuracy is very good when using reload, press either of the clip-release but- access the pop-out bipod, an attachment unique to tons, located on the left and right sides Ammo Type: tactical door this blaster. Streamline Darts of the blaster (just in front of the trigger rail The Stampede blaster is also one of guard) to eject the clip. Pop the loaded clip Range: 45-50 feet the most flexible, thanks to its whopping back into place, turn the power on, and pull (13.5-15m) six tactical rails: one on top of the carrying the trigger to fire. Though the Stampede Tactical rails: 6 handle; one on top of the barrel; two below blaster is a rapid-fire model, it can also the barrel; and one each on the left and fire one dart at a time to conserve ammo. Blaster length: 28.75 (73cm)
Year Released: 2010 *Requires 6 D batteries tactical railS
detachable, pop-out bipod N-STRIKE N-STRIKE
CLIP-RELEase button
SONE IC S RIES 18-dart clip
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tactical rail
sonic series
tactical rail (BOTH SIDES)
trigger Vulcan EBF-25
Type: Belt-loading, red strike series >> The N-Strike Vulcan EBF-25 blaster is a motorized single-shot gigantic rapid-fire dart blaster, and when it blaster* was introduced in 2008, it was the undis- Propulsion method: puted king of the dart-blaster jungle. It is Motorized direct-plunger one of the biggest NERF blasters, as well as the heaviest—fully loaded, including Capacity: 25 rounds detachable Tripod, Ammo Box, and the 6 D batteries Rate of fire: tripod needed to power the firing mechanism, this 3 darts per second bad boy weighs nearly eight pounds (3.6kg). Ammo Type: Whistler Darts Whether the mission is offensive or defensive, the Tripod accessory helps take Range: 45-55 feet the blaster’s weight and provides a steady (13.5-16.5m) N-STRIKE N-STRIKE pivot when you’re spraying darts at any Tactical rails: 3 target. And if you need to, you can always jump to your feet, grab the carrying handle Blaster length: 30 inches (76cm) clear series 25-dart mounted at the front of the blaster housing, belt and take the Vulcan model on the go, firing Year Released: 2008 away with the blaster held in front of you. *Requires 6 D batteries Of course, the Vulcan blaster’s rapid rate of fire means you have to pay close attention to your ammo supply. The unique ammo belt holds 25 darts and can be stored, bolt back and forth, then pull the trigger and fed from, the Ammo Box attachment to fire. on the left side of the blaster. And if your If you want to expand your blaster’s ammo supply is running low, you can capabilities, the Vulcan model has three always power down the blaster and switch tactical rails, perfect for any of numerous from rapid-fire to single-shot mode. To upgrades: Tactical Scope (page 88), Tactical prime with the power off, pull the priming Light accessory (page 89), and many more. 66 HEAVY BLASTERS 67
Nerf_INT_7-15-13_6thFinalPass.indd 66-67 7/16/13 5:07 PM the design process: the vulcan blaster
Every NERF blaster goes through a similar The “Bread Board” process of development, starting as a glimmer The engineers took the drawings from the in the eye of a designer and ending as a col- designers and started working on the first orful, fully functional blaster. Of course, some functioning model, a sort of home-grown blasters are more complicated and require blaster built of scrap parts that is called a more effort to make them a reality. Perhaps “bread board.” At this stage, a 3D CAD (“com- the best example of this kind of high-concept, puter-aided design”) drawing of this prototype technologically advanced blaster is the iconic blaster was also developed to aid in further Vulcan EBF-25 blaster (page 67), a belt-fed, development, testing, and manufacturing. full rapid-fire dart blaster. Here is how the process worked for this amazing blaster.
The “Looks-Like” The “Foam Buck” Based on the first CAD drawing, the With the propulsion mechanism in develop- designers and engineers then created ment, the designers created an accurate, a “looks-like” model out of foam that but nonworking version of the Vulcan blaster showed the design elements and provided from foam, called a “buck.” The buck is used a first look at the color scheme. A second to make sure that the shape of the blaster bread board was also built to test how is right for the kids who will be playing with the developing propulsion mechanism was it. To test this, a group of kids get to handle working. It was discovered that the three the model of the blaster, wrap their fingers rotating barrels, the motorized direct plunger around the grip, and in general make sure system, and belt-feeding motors were that all the distances and sizes were Dialing in the Details A Blaster Is Born With several rounds of design and testing It took around two years from the first incredibly complex and required a lot of appropriate. completed, the NERF team started to refine discussions of the Vulcan blaster until the electricity. After much discussion, the team the details, from the blaster’s appearance first finished blasters started rolling off the decided to use just a single barrel to cut to its capacity. For instance, many fans line. But all the hard work paid off—the down on the power drain and to simplify have wondered why the belt held 25 darts Vulcan model is one of the most famous the mechanics. instead of 35 or 50 (as originally planned) NERF blaster designs and is a sought-after
or more. One reason is that extensive test- collector’s item. The Idea ing has shown that there is an important The idea for the Vulcan model was first relationship between dart capacity, the discussed at a NERF concept meeting, where length of time it takes to load the blaster, somebody said, “Hey, let’s make a big, belt-fed, and how much fun it is to play with. In rotary-barrel, over-the-top, tripod-mounted this case, 25 turned out to be the right blaster.” It would be the most ambitious N-STRIKE balance of time versus rounds versus fun. blaster concept the team had ever attempted. Another reason is the added weight and Inspired, the designers got to work right away the power necessary to drive a larger to come up with sketches of what such a belt. At this stage, the final round of blaster might look like. The version that got CAD drawings, to be used by the factory the green light was a tripod-mounted blaster in manufacturing the blaster, are finalized. with three rotating barrels.
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Type: Clip-loading, Every now and then, something com- handle” at the front of the blaster works as motorized blaster >> pletely new arrives on the scene—in this a carrying handle, but its real purpose is to Propulsion method: case, the unique Hail-Fire rapid-fire dart rotate the carousel so that the next full clip can Motorized flywheel* blaster. With its maximum capacity of be advanced into position when the current Capacity: 144 rounds 144 darts, the Hail-Fire model is the champ clip runs dry. When a clip is empty, crank the of the heavy blasters when it comes to advance handle forward and backward to ro- Rate of fire: dart capacity. tate the carousel. Pull the acceleration trigger 2-3 darts per second The Hail-Fire blaster’s awesome capacity under the trigger guard to get the flywheels Ammo Type: is due to its unique “clip carousel,” which up to speed and then pull the main trigger to N-STRIKE ELITE DARTS can hold up to eight clips (of up to 18 darts fire a hailstorm of darts. access carousel-advance Tactical rails located above the grip and handle Range: 75 feet (23m) each, for the maximum of 144 darts). Be- door cause it is powered by a motorized flywheel, below the barrel allow this heavy blaster to Tactical rails: 2 there is no priming mechanism. The “advance accept any of several accessories. Blaster length: 19.25 (49cm) tactical Year Released: 2012 rail *Requires 4 AA batteries N-STRIKE N-STRIKE tactical rail
main trigger
clip carousel
acceleration trigger
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Nerf_INT_7-15-13_6thFinalPass.indd 70-71 7/16/13 5:07 PM tactical rail Rapidstrike CS-18
Type: Clip-loading, motorized single-shot access door iron blaster sight
Propulsion method: tactical Motorized flywheel* rail Capacity: 18 rounds
Rate of fire: 3 darts per second
A m m o t Y p e : N-STRIKE ELITE DARTS
Range: 75 feet (23m)
Tactical rails: 5
Blaster length: 27 inches (68.5cm)
Year Released: 2013 *Requires 4C batteries
>> The Rapidstrike CS-18 blaster is a com- pact heavy blaster with excellent capacity and high rate of fire. Because of its rela- tively small size and light weight (it weighs significantly less than the Stampede ECS tactical rail blaster, page 64), the Rapidstrike blaster can tactical even be wielded as a pair in a breathtaking rail display of N-Strike Elite Dart power. clip (BOTH SIDES) To load, first pop out the empty clip release with the clip-release button, located under the front end of the trigger guard. Pop the full clip back into place, pull the accelera- tion trigger (located under the rear end of
the trigger guard) to get the flywheel up to N-STRIKE main speed, and then pull the main trigger to fire. trigger The Rapidstrike blaster is also extremely flexible, thanks to its five tactical rails (in- clear cluding one each on the left and right sides collapsible 18-dart clip shoulder stock of the barrel). And if the rapid firing, light weight, and expandability aren’t enough to assert this blaster’s awesomeness, its acceleration 18-dart clear clip (which allows you to see trigger how much ammo is left) should do the trick.
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priming bolt access door (Both sides)
tactical rail
tactical integrated rail shoulder stock
Centurion
detachable Type: Clip-loading bipod single-shot blaster
Propulsion method: N-STRIKE Direct plunger
Capacity: 6 rounds
6-mega-dart clip Rate of fire: 1 dart per second >> This impressive blaster not only fires blaster to live up to its name and hit ranges Ammo Type: Mega Darts farther than any prior NERF blaster, it is of up to 100 feet (30.5m). also the longest NERF blaster, able to To load the Centurion blaster, release Range: intimidate opponents with its sheer size. the clip with the clip-release button located 100 feet (30.5m) The first blaster released in the new MEGA under the trigger guard. Pop the loaded Tactical rails: 2 series, the Centurion model uses a new, clip back into the blaster, pull the priming larger MEGA Dart with incredible range and a bolt backward and forward to prime, Blaster length: 40.75 inches (114cm) screaming whistle as it flies through the air. and pull the trigger to fire. To ensure These new darts, combined with an advanced steadiness and accuracy, use the included Year Released: 2013 propulsion system, allow the Centurion bipod when firing. 74 HEAVY BLASTERS 75
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Type: Clip-loading What you’ll need: Object: When the game starts, players from single-shot disc blaster >> The Nitron blaster is a spectacular the trigger guard with the flywheels pow- > An even number of players, at least Be the first to take the opposing team’s flag one territory try to invade the opposing heavy disc blaster that balances range, ered down. Snap the full clip back into the 4 per side and bring it to your home base OR the first team’s territory and steal their flag. However, Propulsion method: a high rate of fire, and substantial capac- blaster, press the accelerator button located Motorized flywheel* > Enough blasters for each player to to put all the opposing players into “jail” as soon as a player crosses the dividing ity. And because its high-performance just below the trigger guard to bring the have one line, he or she can be blasted with a dart, Capacity: 20 rounds flywheel-propulsion system is not quiet, flywheels up to speed, and pull the main > Plenty of darts and/or discs and spare Rules: disc, or arrow by the defending team. Play- the loud-and-proud Nitron blaster makes trigger to fire. ers cannot be blasted in their own territory. Rate of fire: clips for everyone Divide the playing field into two equal areas 2-3 discs per seconds an impressive calling card for any member The blaster has one tactical rail, which > NERF eyewear/Vision Gear for every player and mark the dividing line between them. If a player is hit with a dart or disc while of NERF Nation. is meant to hold the Centerfire Tech Electronic > Chalk, rope, or cones for marking off Each team then marks off a ten-foot (3m)- attempting to steal the enemy’s flag, he or Ammo Type: XLR Discs Its integrated shoulder stock provides Scope accessory that comes with the she goes to “jail” in the enemy territory and team territories and jails by-ten-foot “jail,” usually located away from Range: 50-60 feet (15-18m) some much-appreciated stability for this blaster. This scope shows inward-converg- > A small flag on a sturdy base for each team the flag. must stay there until there is a “jailbreak” heavy blaster, plus a spot for storing an- ing, bright red trapezoids around the target mounted by his or her teammates. Tactical rails: 1 other 10- or 20-disc clip. To load a new clip, when you look through the sight that help To carry out a jailbreak, a player must Blaster length: press the clip-release button located above you zero in on your target. make it into enemy territory and touch 25.75 inches (65cm) one of the jailed prisoners before being hit centerfire tech Year Released: 2011 with a dart or disc by the defending team. electronic scope As soon as one prisoner has been rescued *Requires 6 C batteries for the blaster tactical iron sight (touched) by a teammate, all the prison- and 2 AAA batteries for the scope rail ers are freed and may not be blasted and jailed again until they have first returned to their home territory. The rescuer can, however, be hit with a disc or dart and jailed at any point. The freed prisoners may not attempt to capture the enemy team’s flag until they have returned to home base, but the res- cuer can attempt to capture the flag before or after freeing his or her jailed teammates. If all the players on one team are jailed at the same time, the team that has jailed them wins. If the members of one team successfully grab the opposing team’s flag and bring it back to their home base before the other team can do the same, that team wins the game.
front vortex grip clip release main lever trigger
integrated shoulder stock acceleration trigger extra clip storage 20-disc clip
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Nerf_INT_7-15-13_6thFinalPass.indd 76-77 7/16/13 5:07 PM Disc-eject iron Switch Pyragon tactical sight shoulder-stock rail attachment point Type: Drum-loading single-shot disc blaster
Propulsion method: Torsion spring
Capacity: 40 rounds
Rate of fire: drum release 4-5 discs per second lever using Slam Fire
Ammo Type: XLR Discs
Range: 50-60 feet (15-18m)
Tactical rails: 1
Blaster length: 19 inches (48cm)
Year Released: 2012
>> The Pyragon blaster is the mightiest of the heavy disc blasters, thanks to its massive 40-disc capacity and jaw-dropping rate of fire. It is awesome right out of the box, but it can also be upgraded thanks to its shoul- der stock attachment point and tactical rail. To load the Pyragon blaster with a drum (or other disc clip), pull the priming handle (located below the barrel) back and press the clip-release button located above the trigger guard. Loading the drum is done in four columns of ten within the drum; priming after each column is fully loaded, slide the handle indicator on the drum to advance to the next empty column and continue loading until all four columns are filled. (The drum rotates through each column automatically
when the Pyragon blaster is being fired.) vortex Insert a fully loaded drum or clip, pump the priming handle, and pull the trigger to fire. To Slam Fire, pump the priming handle back 40-disc Iron Sights and forth while holding down the trigger; drum Iron sights are the basic way to aim any you will amaze onlookers by uncorking blaster—they work by aligning a single flange a whirling cloud of discs. on the front of the barrel with a notch located at the back of the blaster. So where does the name “iron sights” come from? NERF sights are made of plastic, of course, but back in the day on items like telescopes, such sights were made of metal!
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Disc eject Switch Revonix
Type: Cylinder-loading single-shot disc blaster
shoulder stock Propulsion method: attachment point Torsion spring Capacity: 30 rounds
priming Rate of fire: 3 discs per handle second using Slam Fire Ammo Type: XLR Discs
Range: 55-65 feet (16.5-19.5m)
Tactical rails: 1
Blaster length: 19.25 inches (49cm)
Year Released: 2013
disc-loading slot
>> The Revonix blaster has the longest blaster before it, the Revonix model is range of any Vortex blaster and is only the loaded by inserting the discs vertically. The second to feature Slam Fire capabilities, internal mechanism flips the discs onto their after the Pyragon model (page 78). It is a sides to get them into position to be fired heavy disc blaster with an integrated 30-disc horizontally from the barrel. cylinder that revolves as the blaster is being Prime the blaster by pumping the prim- vortex fired. With its red-flames-on-white color ing handle located under the barrel, then scheme, the Revonix blaster looks incredibly pull the trigger to fire. To Slam Fire, hold sharp, but what really sets it apart is down the trigger and rapidly pump the 30-disc its exceptional range (achieved thanks priming handle back and forth. The Revonix trigger cylinder to the muscular propulsion system). blaster has a tactical rail located on top of To load the Revonix blaster, feed the the barrel as well as an attachment point for discs into the exposed slot on the right a shoulder stock. side of the blaster. There are six slots to be Though it is undeniably a heavy blaster, loaded and each holds five discs. Once one its self-contained, compact design makes the slot is filled, rotate the barrel and load the amazing Revonix blaster feel a little like an next exposed slot. Unlike every other Vortex overgrown disc revolver.
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Type: barrel-loading motorized, single-shot >> The Swarmfire blaster is a powerful, button on top of the blaster (right in front of blaster motorized rapid-fire Dart Tag blaster that the shoulder stock attachment point), and 20-dart holds 20 darts and features an exceptionally hold down the trigger to fire. A second edition barrel Propulsion method: high rate of fire. It makes an excellent of the Swarmfire blaster is easily identified Motorized direct-plunger* primary blaster for anyone heading into by its blue (instead of orange) trigger. Capacity: 20 rounds Dart Tag competition. The shoulder stock can be detached, Loading the Swarmfire blaster couldn’t significantly reducing the size of the Rate of fire: 3 darts per second be easier: simply load all 20 darts into the Swarmfire model. The beauty of this is that barrel at the front of the blaster. Since it it gives you a medium-sized blaster with Ammo Type: is motorized, it is not necessary to prime the all the capacity and dartpower of a heavy Dart Tag Micro Darts blaster; simply turn the power on with the blaster. Range: 60-65 feet (18-19.5m)
Tactical rails: 0
Blaster length: power switch 25 inches (61cm)
Year Released: 2011 *Requires 6 C batteries dart tag dart
front hand rest
trigger
detachable shoulder stock
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Nerf_INT_7-15-13_6thFinalPass.indd 82-83 7/16/13 5:08 PM ne of the most important innovations in NERF extensions, depended on the presence of other, blaster history was the tactical rail (page 46). specialized attachment points. And though some, like O For the first time, the tactical rail made it possible extra clips, were available separately as upgrades, others, for accessories to be swapped between blasters. like many of the shoulder stocks or the Centerfire Don’t like just using the iron sights on your blaster Tech Electronic Scope (see below), were available when aiming at a target? Get a scope! Got a nighttime exclusively with the purchase of certain blasters. mission coming up? Consider adding a Tactical Light Whether tactical-rail-based or not, the blaster to the blaster. The tactical rail made customizing nearly accessories in this chapter are only some of the most any blaster possible. famous and most popular—there are many more in the Of course, not all accessories depended on NERF universe. And no doubt, there will be many more the presence of a tactical rail. Some, like the barrel to come!
Quick Reload Clip chapter 5
Sometimes, six darts just aren’t enough to complete the mission. Enter the 18-dart Quick Reload Clip (intro- duced in 2010), an accessory that tripled the capacity of the standard 6-dart N-Strike clip. This 18-dart clip Accessories was previously only available with the Stampede ECS blaster (page 64). The popularity of the N-Strike 18-dart Putting It All Together Quick Reload Clip led to the creation of a clear 18-dart dart insertion clip, packaged exclusively with the N-Strike Elite point Rapidstrike blaster (page 72) in 2012. Because the clip N-STrike elite 18-dart is clear, you can easily see how many darts remain. quick reload clip accessories
clip insertion Flip Clip point
The Flip Clip was a connector that made it possible to attach two N-Strike clips (of any size) end-to-end. This allowed for faster reload times: when one clip was emptied, the connected clips could be pulled out, flipped, and the second clip easily inserted into the blaster.
flip clip
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dart insertion Released in 2012, the Firefly Tech Dart Clip was first point The Bandolier Kit featured an adjustable bandolier available exclusively as part of the Rayven CS-18 blaster strap that fit over one shoulder and across the chest. (page 41). An N-Strike Elite version, in neon green, was It provides wearable storage slots for two extra clips n-strike bandolier kit released the following year and sold separately. Re- and 12 darts. The N-Strike Bandolier Kit, released in quiring 3 AA batteries, the Firefly Tech Clip was a major battery housing 2009, included two six-dart clips and 24 Streamline innovation that made it possible to charge Glow-in- Darts (page 15). An N-Strike Elite version of the the-Dark Darts inside a clip for the first time. Bandolier Kit was released in 2012 that included two six-dart clips and 24 N-Strike Elite Darts (page 16).
n-strike elite firefly tech dart clip
n-strike elite bandolier kit Dart Drums
Dart Drums have been released in three basic sizes: dart insertion Flip-Up Sight 18, 25, and 35. The 18-Dart Drum was originally pack- point aged with the Alpha Trooper CS-18 blaster (page 43) as well as available separately packaged with 18 The Flip-Up Sight is a mechanical sight used to help Streamline Darts (page 15). A 35-Dart Drum was re- improve the accuracy of any blaster with a top-mounted recon cs-6 flip-up sight leased in 2009 with the Raider CS-35 blaster (page 57), tactical rail. The first of its kind was released as part but never released on its own. A 25-Dart Drum was n-strike elite of the Recon CS-6 blaster (page 44). The sight was released in 2012 with the Rampage blaster (page 60), 25-dart drum designed to be used in conjunction with the iron sight
and was also never released on its own. Dart drums mounted on the barrel extension. In 2010, another accessories are compatible with any clip-system blaster. type of Flip-Up Sight was released as part of the Longstrike CS-6 blaster (page 61). adjustable sight reverse tactical rail
Ammo Box Pinpoint Sight
Every member of NERF Nation is familiar with the challenge of storing darts. This challenge was solved Powered by two AAA batteries, the Pinpoint Sight has by the invention of the Ammo Box, a rectangular box a red targeting dot visible when the user looks into with a lid and space for 300 darts (though this was the eyepiece. To aim, users line up the crosshairs, red sold with 100 darts.) dot, and the target and then fire away. Like the Flip-Up Sight (above), the Pinpoint Sight add-on improves the accuracy of every shot.
reverse tactical rail
ammo box packaged with viewing screen 100 streamline darts 86 Accessories 87
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tactical rail
Tactical Scope Tactical Light
The Tactical Scope is used to aid targeting. It can Powered by two AA batteries, the Tactical Light is a take the place of iron sights when aiming, but it has rail-mounted accessory that, like the Light Beam Unit no magnifying capability. The Tactical Scope add-on add-on, makes it possible to aim in the dark. The came as part of the Element EX-6 Action Kit or in its green targeting light it emits is not adjustable. Because own Mission Kit (along with ten Micro Darts). It has reverse tactical rail it would block the iron sights on any blaster it was a tactical rail of its own, located on top. attached to, the Tactical Light has its own iron sights lens on top. reverse tactical rail tactical scope with lens open
Tactical Vests Centerfire Tech Electronic Scope Released in 2009, the Tactical Vest is an adjustable vest that enables the wearer to carry four extra clips Powered by two AAA batteries, the Centerfire Tech and 12 darts. It also features a blaster holster, mesh Electronic Scope was only available with the Vortex pouch, and other storage space. An N-Strike Elite Nitron blaster (page 76). The scope features a series version was released in 2012 that had similar clip- and of nested, green trapezoidal lights visible by looking dart-carrying options, but no blaster holsters. into the eyepiece. Three settings make the trapezoids front of scope flash in succession, from largest to smallest, at vary- n-strike ing speeds. blaster holster dart pouch accessories
centerfire tech electronic scope
reverse tactical rail n-strike elite
reverse tactical rail disc Light Beam Unit Vortex Disc Clip insertion point
A tactical-rail accessory packaged with the Recon CS-6 Spring-powered XLR Disc Clips for the Vortex blaster (page 44), the Light Beam Unit is used for blasters have been released in two sizes: a ten-disc aiming in the dark. It has dials for focusing the light model available separately and a 20-disc model beam, a sliding switch for changing the size of the packaged exclusively with the Nitron blaster (page 76). disc beam, and a tactical rail of its own, located on the There is also a Firefly Tech variant (page 90). viewing slot bottom. It requires two AAA batteries.
beam adjustment slide tactical rail 10-disc vortex disc clip 88 Accessories 89
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Released in 2013, the Firefly Tech Disc Clip made it There have been many blasters released with detach- possible to charge 10 Glow-in-the-Dark XLR Discs able shoulder stocks, from the Recon CS-6 blaster within the clip. The lights inside the clip are powered disc (page 44) to the N-Strike Elite Retaliator model (page by four AA batteries. viewing slot 47). Shoulder stocks are compatible with blasters that have stock attachment points. With a shoulder stock, blasters can be stabilized against the shoulder and fired more accurately.
firefly tech disc clip and glow-in-the-dark discs retaliator shoulder stock
disc insertion Vortex 40-Disc Drum point Barrel Extensions
The Vortex 40-Disc Drum is available exclusively with As with shoulder stocks, Barrel Extensions have been Vortex Pyragon blaster (page 78), but it is compatible included with many blasters (such as the Spectre REV-5 with any clip-system disc blaster. blaster, page 48). Barrel extensions can be added to several blasters that do not typically come with barrel extensions but have a barrel attachment point (the Stryfe blaster, page 51, for example). accessories
recon cs-6 barrel extension
vortex 40-disc drum
Vortex Ammo Belt Kit Blast Shield
Released in 2012, the Vortex Ammo Belt is a Vortex The Blast Shield is a tactical-rail-mounted accessory accessory that clips around the waist and enables the released as part of the Stampede ECS blaster (page wearer to carry two extra Disc Clips and a pouch that 64), designed to protect the user from incoming can hold 25 extra XLR Discs (page 16). darts or discs. It has never been sold separately and as a result is a highly coveted accessory. reverse tactical rail
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Blasters introduced include ArmorShot Blasters introduced include (Cyber Stryke), CommLink II (Cyber Stryke), Hyperfire (Dart Tag), 2010 Electric Eel (Max Force), Razor Fin (Max Nite Finder EX-3 (N-Strike), Clear Series is launched; he following is an overview of the capture at a glance the important develop- Force), SuperMAXX 750, SuperMAXX 1500, Buzzsaw (Ball Blasters) SuperMAXX 3000, Expand-A-Blast, Sonic Series is launched evolution of the NERF brand (focused ments in NERF history. The actual launch Lock ‘N Load, Mono Blast, Range Shot on blasters), starting from the first dates of some of the products may be Blasters introduced include Alpha T 2005 Trooper CS-18 (N-Strike), Barrel NERF Ball to go on sale in 1969 until today. different depending on the launch timing New Firefly Technology is introduced Break IX-2 (N-Strike), Barricade RV-10 It is by no means complete, but it does and region. (N-Strike), Deploy CS-6 (N-Strike), Blasters introduced include Longstrike CS-6 (N-Strike), Spectre Maverick REV-6 (N-Strike), REV-5 (N-Strike), Stampede ECS 1976 1996 Firefly REV-8 (N-Strike), (N-Strike) NERF Rockets A line of wearable blasters, Magstrike (Dart Tag), are introduced 1989 1993 Cyber Stryke, is released Strikefire (Dart Tag) 1999 NERF turns 20; Rip Rockets, the Blasters introduced include 1979 the Blast-A-Ball, first dart blasters AutoGrip R180 (Cyber Stryke), NERF turns 30; Airjet Power line is launched NERF turns 10 the first NERF to fire Micro Darts, Defender T3 (Cyber Stryke), 2013 blaster, is released are released Blasters introduced include Lightnin’ Blitz Perceptor MD2 (Cyber Stryke), (Airjet Power), Secret Shot II (Airjet Power), MEGA Dart and full N-Strike Elite Strongarm AB2 (Cyber Stryke), Triple Strike (Airjet Power), Wildfire 2006 blaster lineup are launched Gator (Max Force), Whiptail (Airjet Power), NitroQuad (Mega Blitz), Streamline Darts and Clip 1971 Scorpion (Max Force), Manta Blasters introduced include Triple Torch (Mega Blitz), Pulsator System blasters are introduced NERF Indoor Ray (Max Force), Stinging Scarab Centurion (MEGA), Alpha Trooper with the Longshot CS-6 Flying Disc is Blasters introduced (Max Force) CS-12 (N-Strike Elite), Firestrike released include NB-1 Missile (N-Strike Elite), Rayven CS-18 Blaster, Arrowstorm 2001 (N-Strike Elite), Rough Cut 2X4 Gatling Unit, Blast Blasters introduced include Gyro (N-Strike Elite), Strongarm Hammer (Rip Rocket), Strike, Secret Strike Pocket Blaster, (N-Strike Elite), Stryfe (N-Strike Detonator (Rip Rocket), BlastFire DX500 (Power NERF), Elite), Triad EX-3 (N-Strike Elite), Ramrod (Rip Rocket) Rapid Fire AS-20 (Airjet Power) Diatron (Vortex), Revonix360 (Vortex), Blazin’ Bow (N-Strike)
1992 1995 2000 2003 2009 2012 1984 The Sharp Shooter, the Ambush Rip Rocket line is launched SwitchShots line launches, 3-in-1 blaster set is NERF turns 40; N-Strike Elite Dart and N-Strike Elite first NERF dart blaster, 1969 NERF sports products able to shoot either foam launched; NERF Atom inaugural Dart Tag League series are launched; Firefly Tech is released Blasters introduced include The NERF Ball continue to expand Secret Shot, Sharp Shooter II, darts or water Blasters are launched Tournament is held Clip is introduced goes on sale with NERF Baseball Blasters introduced Ripsaw, Crossbow, ChainBlazer, Blasters introduced include Blasters introduced Blasters introduced include Blasters introduced include Hail-Fire and NERF Pool include Sharp Shooter, Wrist Blitzer (Ambush Rip Rocket), FastBlast (Airjet Power), include Atomizer (Atom Furyfire (Dart Tag), Raider (N-Strike Elite), Rampage (N-Strike Master Blaster, Hidden Shot (Ambush Rip Rocket), SplitFire (Airjet Power), Blaster), Reactor (Atom Rapid Fire CS-35 (N-Strike), Elite), Retaliator (N-Strike Elite), Missile Launcher Backlash (Ambush Rip Rocket), Switch Shots Super, Blaster), Cyclotron (Atom Reflex IX-1 (N-Strike) Stockade (N-Strike Elite), Rayven Iron Raptor (Max Force), Sawtooth Switch Shots Ultra Blaster), Unity Power CS-18 (N-Strike), Pyragon (Vortex), (Max Force), Warthog (Max Force), System (Titan AS-V.1, 2008 Lumitron (Vortex) Mad Hornet (Max Force) Hornet AS-6, Scout IX-3) The first and only belt-fed timeline (N-Strike) 1978 motorized blaster, the Vulcan EBF-25, is introduced The NERF 1991 1994 Soccer Ball The Bow ‘N’ Arrow “It’s NERF or Nothin’” becomes 1998 Blasters introduced include is introduced is released official slogan; the Max Force The first NERF disc and disc Eliminator (Dart Tag), Recon 2011 line of blasters—inspired by blaster are introduced; the CS-6 (N-Strike), Switch Shot The XLR Disc and the Vortex line of disc animals—is introduced Big Bad Bow is introduced EX-3 (N-Strike), Vulcan EBF-25 2002 blasters are launched Blasters introduced include Blasters introduced include NERF Air Tech line is launched Blasters introduced include, Jolt EX-1 (N- 1972 Double Crossbow, Sneak Shot, FastBlast (Airjet Power), Strike), Nitron (Vortex), Praxis (Vortex), The NERF Football Missile Storm, Switchfire, SplitFire (Airjet Power), Switch Blasters introduced include Proton (Vortex), Vigilon (Vortex), Quick 16, and NERFoop Basketball Ballzooka, Razorbeast (Max Force), Shots Super, Switch Shots Air Tech 1000, Air Tech 2000, Sharp Shot (Dart Tag), Speedload 6 (Dart and Net change the face Eagle Eye (Max Force) Ultra, Switch Shots Max, Big Air Tech 3000, Air Tech 4000 Tag), Speedswarm (Dart Tag), Swarmfire of in-home sports Bad Bow 2007 (Dart Tag) Sonic Micro Dart/Whistler Dart 1990 is released The Blast-A-Matic, which holds 3 Ballistic Blasters introduced include Balls, is released Magstrike AS-10 (N-Strike)
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Nerf_INT_7-15-13_6thFinalPass.indd 92-93 7/16/13 5:08 PM Strikefire, 34 N-Strike, 9–10 Praxis, 52 INDEX Triad EX-3, 20 Glossary of N-Strike names, 11 Proton, 30 INDEX Loading: barrel multi-shot Unity Power System, 10 Pyragon, 78 Firefly Rev-8, 48 Glow-in-the-Dark XLR, 53 Rough Cut 2X4, 51 N-Strike Quick Blast Game, 21 Revonix, 81 A Rayven CS-18, 41 Vortex ammo belt kit, 90 Loading: barrel rapid fire Vigilon, 31 Ammo box, 86 Recon CS-6, 44–45 Vortex disc clip, 89 Speedswarm, 38 P Ammunition. see Balls; Darts; Discs Retaliator, 47 XLR, 10, 16, 30–32, 52, 77–78, 81 Loading: barrel semi-rapid Parker, Ed, 8 Q Arrows Rough Cut 2X4, 51 Snapfire 8, 39 Parker Brothers, 8–9, 92 Quick reload clip, 85 Blazin’ Bow, 42 Spectre Rev-5, 48 E Loading: belt motorized Pinpoint sight, 87 Bow ‘N’ Arrow, 9, 13, 92 Stryfe, 51 Early history, 8, 92 Vulcan EBF-25, 67 Propulsion: compressed air R Attack Unit, 21 Blasters, Vortex (heavy) Blast-A-Ball, 9 Loading: clip dual-shot Hornet AS-6, 62 Range Nitron, 77 Glow in the Dark, 92 Diatron, 32 Secret Strike AS-1, 20 MEGA Line, 17 B Pyragon, 78–79 N-Strike line, 10 Loading: clip motorized Titan AS v.1 Missile Blaster, 62 N-Strike Elite Line, 10, 17 Balls Revonix, 80–81 Rip Rocket Series, 13, 92 Hail Fire, 70 Propulsion: direct-plunger, 9 N-Strike Elite MEGA Centurion, 10 Ballistic Balls, 13 Blasters, Vortex (light) Sharp Shooter, 9, 13, 92 Rapidstrike CS-18, 72 Blazin’ Bow, 42 Blast-A-Ball, 9, 13, 92 Diatron, 32–33 Stampede ECS, 64 Centurion, 75 S Blast-A-Matic, 9, 92 Proton, 30 F Stryfe, 51 Firefly Rev-8, 48 Safety, 13 football and basketball, 9, 92 Vigilon, 31 Firefly tech dart clip, 86 Loading: clip single-shot Firestrike, 23 Sharp Shooter, 9, 13, 92 Bandolier kit, 87 Blasters, Vortex (medium) Firefly tech disc clip, 90 Alpha Trooper CS-18, 43 Hyperfire, 54 Shoulder stocks, 91 Barrel extensions, 91 Lumitron, 53 Flip clip, 85 Centurion, 75 Jolt EX-1, 19 Slam Fire technology Blast shield, 91 Praxis, 52 Flip-up slight, 87 Deploy CS-6, 43 Longshot CS-6, 58 Alpha Trooper CS-18, 43 Blasters, Bow ‘N’ Arrow (medium) Longshot CS-6, 58 Nite Finder EX-3, 22 Pyragon, 78 Blazin’ Bow, 42 C G Longstrike CS-6, 61 Rampage, 60 Quick 16, 54 Blasters, Dart Tag (heavy) Capture the Flag, 76 Games Lumitron, 53 Retaliator, 47 Raider CS-35, 57 Swarmfire, 82–83 Centerfire tech electronic scope, 88 Capture the Flag, 76 Nitron, 77 Rough Cut 2X4, 51 Rampage, 60 Blasters, Dart Tag (light) Dart Tag League tournaments, 93 Praxis, 52 Snapfire 8, 39 Revonix, 81 Eliminator, 36 D Elimination Game Blaster Set, 36 Quick 16, 54 Strongarm, 26 Rough Cut 2X4, 50 Sharp Shot, 35 Dart Drums, 86 N-Strike Quick Blast Game, 21 Recon CS-6, 44 Triad EX-3, 20 Speedload 6, 37 Snapfire 8, 39 Dart Tag League tournaments, 93 Glossary of N-Strike names, 11 Retaliator, 47 Propulsion: motor direct-plunger Strongarm, 26 Speedload 6, 37 Darts Glow in the Dark, 93 Vigilon, 31 Speedswarm, 38 Slogan, 92 Speedswarm, 38 Ammo box, 86 Clip System/Streamline Dart, 15 Loading: clip-load motorized Stampede ECS, 64 Sounds Strikefire, 34 Bandolier kit, 87 Firefly Rev-8, 13, 48, 93 Rayven CS-18, 41 Swarmfire, 82 Dart Tag Micro Whistler Darts, 35, 37–39 Blasters, Dart Tag (medium) Clip System/Streamline, 15 Firefly Tech dart clip, 13, 86 Loading: cylinder motorized Vulcan EBF-25, 67 Micro Whistler, 54 Furyfire, 55 Dart Tag Micro, 15, 54–55, 82 Glow-in-the-Dark Darts, 13 Barricade RV-10, 28 Propulsion: motorized flywheel Sonic Micro Whistler Darts, 15, 21 Hyperfire, 54 Dart Tag Micro Dart, 34 Lumitron, 53 Stockade, 29 Barricade RV-10, 28 Sonic Whistler, 17, 28 Quick 16, 54 Dart Tag Micro Whistler, 35–39 MEGA Dart, 13–14 Loading: cylinder single shot Hail-Fire, 70 Whistler Darts, 48–49, 67 Blasters, N-Strike (heavy) Glow-in-the-Dark Micro, 48 Micro Dart, 14 Firefly Rev-8, 48 Nitron, 77 Centurion, 17, 74–75 MEGA, new 11, 16,-17, 75, 93 N-Strike Elite Dart, 16 Furyfire, 55 Rapidstrike CS-18, 72 T Hail-Fire, 70–71 Mega, original 14 Rayven CS-18, 41 Maverick Rev-6, 24 Rayven CS-18, 41 Tactical rails, 46 Longshot CS-6, 58–59 Mega Missile, 62 XLR Disc, 16, 53 Revonix, 81 Stockade, 29 Tactical scope, 88 Longstrike CS-6, 61 Micro, 13–14, 20, 22, 24, 62 Guyer, Reyn, 8, 92 Spectre Rev-5, 48 Stryfe, 51 Tactical vests, 89 Raider CS-35, 57 Micro Whistler, 54 Strongarm, 26 Propulsion: reverse-plunger Targeting light Rampage, 60 N-Strike Elite, 16, 19–21, 23, 26, 29, 47, H Loading: drum single shot Alpha Trooper CS-18, 43 Firestrike, 23 Rapidstrike CS-18, 72 51, 60, 70, 72 Hasbro, 9–10, 92 Pyragon, 78 Barrel Break IX-2, 49 Light beam unit, 88 Stampede ECS, 64–65 N-Strike Elite Glow-in-the-Dark, 41 Raider CS-35, 57 Deploy CS-6, 43 Nite Finder EX-3, 22 Unity Power System, 62 N-Strike Elite Hail-Fire, 10 L Rampage, 60 Eliminator, 36 Tactical light, 89 Vulcan EBF-25, 66–68 Sharp Shooter, 13 Loading Loading: front motorized Furyfire, 55 Tonka Corporation, 9, 92 Blasters, N-Strike (light) Sonic Micro Dart/Whistler, 15 Dart drums, 86 Swarmfire, 82 Longstrike CS-6, 61 Barricade RV-10, 28 Sonic Micro Whistler, 21 Flip clip, 85 Loading: front single-shot Maverick Rev-6, 24 V Firestrike, 23 Sonic Whistler, 17, 28 Quick reload clip, 85 Blazin’ Bow, 42 Quick 16, 54 Venditti, Arthur, 8 Jolt EX-1, 19 Streamline, 17, 43–44, 57–58, 61, 64 Loading: barrel Loading: missile launcher Raider CS-35, 57 Vests Maverick Rev-6, 24–25 Whistler, 19, 28, 35, 48–49, 67 Barrel Break IX-2, 49 Titan AS v.1 Missile Blaster, 62 Recon CS-6, 44 Dart Tag Vest, 55 Nite Finder EX-3, 22 Design process, 68–69 Eliminator, 36 Loading: motorized multiple shot Reflex IX-1, 21 Tactical vests, 89 Reflex IX-1, 21 Disc blasters Firestrike, 23 Hornet AS-6, 62 Scout IX-3, 21, 62 Vortex 40-disc drum, 90 Scout IX-3, 21 Diatron, 32 Hyperfire, 54 Loading: tray single-shot Sharp Shot, 35 Vortex ammo belt kit, 90 Secret Strike AS-1, 20 Nitron, 10, 77 Jolt EX-1, 19 Proton, 30 Spectre Rev-5, 48 Vortex disc clip, 89 Stockade, 29 Praxis, 10, 52 Nite Finder EX-3, 22 Speedload 6, 37 Strongarm, 26–27 Proton, 10, 30 Reflex IX-1, 21 M Strikefire, 34 W Triad EX-3, 20 Vigilon, 10, 31 Scout IX-3, 21, 62 Max Force, 9, 92 Propulsion systems, 50 Wearable blasters Blasters, N-Strike (medium) Vortex Line, 10 Secret Strike AS-1, 20 Propulsion: torsion-spring Cyber Stryke Gear, 9, 92 Alpha Trooper CS-18, 43 Discs, 16 Sharp Shot, 35 N Diatron, 32 Barrel Break IX-2, 49 Firefly Tech disc clip, 90 Speedload 6, 37 NERF Day, 10 Lumitron, 53 94 Deploy CS-6, 43 AMMO 95
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