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[[File:maverickrev6.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The Nerf N-Strike Maverick REV-6, the most popular Nerf blaster to date]] |
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[[File:maverickrev6.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The Nerf N-Strike Maverick REV-6]] |
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'''[[Nerf]] Blasters''' are toy [[weapons]] made by [[Hasbro]] that fire foam [[darts]] or, in some cases, foam balls. The term "Nerf gun", however, is often used as a [[blanket term]] for any foam dart blaster, regardless of whether or not it has the brand name. Nerf guns are manufactured in multiple forms, including [[pistols]], [[rifles]], [[light machine guns]], and [[anti-material rifles]]. The first Nerf guns emerged in the late 1980s with the release of the Nerf Blast-a-Ball<ref>[http://nerfguns.org/nerf-blast-a-ball Nerf Blast-a-Ball]</ref> and the Arrowstorm. These toy guns are sold at many retailers including [[Target Corporation|Target]], [[Walmart]] and [[Toys "R" Us]]. |
'''[[Nerf]] Blasters''' are toy [[weapons]] made by [[Hasbro]] that fire foam [[darts]] or, in some cases, foam balls. The term "Nerf gun", however, is often used as a [[blanket term]] for any foam dart blaster, regardless of whether or not it has the brand name. Nerf guns are manufactured in multiple forms, including [[pistols]], [[rifles]], [[light machine guns]], and [[anti-material rifles]]. The first Nerf guns emerged in the late 1980s with the release of the Nerf Blast-a-Ball<ref>[http://nerfguns.org/nerf-blast-a-ball Nerf Blast-a-Ball]</ref> and the Arrowstorm. These toy guns are sold at many retailers including [[Target Corporation|Target]], [[Walmart]] and [[Toys "R" Us]]. |
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The Maverick REV-6 is revolver-type blaster and is currently Nerf's most successful and most popular gun to date. Receiving very high praise, the Maverick is one of the most popular for its ability to be modified and for its low price. The Maverick REV-6 is capable of firing darts up to 25 feet and at an average firing rate of 60 shots per minute. The slip clutch in the Maverick's revolving barrel is known to cause jams; if this becomes a problem to the user it is possible to modify the clutch to no longer slip. Other popular modifications include the "Russian Roulette" mod, which enables the revolving barrel to drop out far enough to grant access to 4 barrels, instead of the 2 allowed in stock form. |
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Color Schemes for the Maverick include: |
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* Blue (Debut color) |
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* Yellow (N-Strike color) |
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* Clear (Originally available as a pre-order item which came with a reserved copy of ''Nerf N-Strike'' for the [[Wii]]. However it has been re-released twice: once at [[Walmart]] as a limited edition release, and it was re-released again for Nerf's "Clear the Way" campaign for 2010) |
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* Clear Lime Green (Sonic Series, a [[Toys "R" Us]] exclusive) |
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==Nite Finder EX-3== |
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The Nite Finder EX-3 is a single-shot, muzzle-loading handgun. It comes fitted with a red light, which is modeled on a laser sight, and a rail underneath the barrel for carrying two extra darts. Newer variations of this blaster are designed with the Tactical Rail System, which allows accessories from other blasters to mount on top of the unit. The Nite Finder is one of Nerf's most successful guns, surpassed in this only by the Maverick REV-6. The blaster has received high praise for its simple but effective design. This design simplicity makes it a prime choice for prospective modders, with adjustments ranging from the removal of air restrictors to the addition/replacement of evey functional element within the blaster. Design-wise, the Nite Finder resembles a combination of several earlier Nerf designs of the 1990s, offering the red-dot of the older Eagle Eye on a simple and lightweight blaster. |
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Color Schemes: |
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* Blue/Silver (Debut color, did not feature a tactical rail) |
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* Red/Gray (FireStrike red team release) |
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* Blue/Gray (FireStrike blue team release) |
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* Blue/Yellow/Orange (Original N-Strike color) |
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* Silver/Forest Green (N-Strike re-release) |
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* Yellow/Gray/Orange (Second N-Strike release) |
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* Yellow/Black (Current N-Strike color) |
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* Clear/Orange ("Clear the Way" re-release) |
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* Clear Lime Green (Sonic Series, a Toys "R" Us exclusive) |
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==Element EX-6== |
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The Element EX-6 is a Toys "R" Us exclusive single-shot, muzzle-loading handgun. It comes with a tactical rail on top and a barrel fitted to carry five extra darts. The Element EX-6 is sold with a red light beam unit which doubles as a red dot pointer, a tactical scope, and 12 darts. As the blaster, beam unit and scope are each designed with the Tactical Rail System, all three items can combine together and the latter two are compatible with other N-Strike blasters. Some criticism with the blaster is that the rail is poorly designed and cannot hold any accessories properly as the recessed center is too deep. The barrel also does not hold the dart completely, leaving roughly one centimeter exposed (this may have been intentional). |
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Color Schemes: |
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*Yellow/Black (N-Strike colors) |
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==Recon CS-6== |
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The Recon CS-6 is a Nerf blaster that can be used as a rifle or pistol that shoots 6 rounds of streamline darts. The Recon is cocked by slide. Included with the Recon are a detachable stock, a barrel attachment (to add length and allow two-handed operation) with tactical rails on the top and bottom, a flip-up sight and a light that doubles as a laser pointer. Both the Recon and Longstrike CS-6 can swap barrel attachments with each other, while the Recon's stock can attach to the Alpha Trooper CS-18 and Barricade RV-10. The stock can hold one extra magazine (which is not included), and there is a hidden dart holder in the pistol grip. As part of the Clip System (CS) series, the blaster is compatible with all types of ammo clips used by other CS blasters. The Recon has encountered criticism for jamming problems, but received praise for its convertible and innovative design. It was [[product recall|recalled]] in 2009 because the gun's plunger was exposed, and could catch on to skin as the gun was fired, causing bruises, welts and occasionally cuts. The new Recon blasters now have a cover over the plunger. This Nerf gun is somewhat similar in appearance to an [[M4A1]] rifle with parts from a [[SOPMOD]] kit. |
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Color Schemes: |
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* Yellow/Orange (Normal) |
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* Red/Orange (Walmart exclusive) |
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* Clear/Orange (Part of the "Clear the Way" release) |
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* Clear Lime Green (Sonic Series, a Toys "R" Us exclusive) |
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==Longshot CS-6== |
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The Longshot CS-6 is meant to resemble a sniper rifle, fitted with a scope, bipod and a long barrel. The blaster measures 38.5 inches, making the second longest on the line. It is fed by a clip system and is primed by a charging bolt. The barrel extension doubles as a single shot, muzzle-loading pistol. The gun itself resembles a [[DSR-50]] anti-material rifle (even though its bolt system is a pull-back like that of semiautomatic rifles such as the [[Barrett M82]]). This gun is arguably the most popular to mod, some of the many modifications that can be done to this blaster are removing the air restrictor, plugging the air release in the barrel, an aluminum bolt sled, a brass breach, adding a stronger spring, a cushioned plunger, front gun integration, and many others, with these mods, a Longshot can easily achieve ranges in excess of 70–90 feet. |
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* Blue/Yellow/Orange (Default color, no longer available) |
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* Yellow/Orange (Re-release, stronger and lighter than blue variant) |
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* Red/Orange (Walmart exclusive, uses yellow variant internals) |
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==Longstrike CS-6== |
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The Longstrike CS-6 is meant to resemble a sniper rifle and a variant of the Recon CS-6, fitted with a sight and long barrel. At over three feet, the Longstrike is currently Nerf's longest gun. It is charged by an ambidextrous bolt slide. Two magazines can be stored in the stock. The Longstrike looks most like the [[Dragunov SVD]], but also appears to take cues from the [[Accuracy International Arctic Warfare]]. The barrel can be detached to convert the Longstrike into a pistol for close-range attacks. Once the stock is attatched, then it can't be detatched without opening the gun. In addition, the blaster is compatible with the Recon's and Longshot's barrel attachments. The blaster is very popular, currently more so than the Longshot, but almost entirely because of its looks, despite having far inferior ranges compared to the Longshot due the reverse-plunger firing system. Though the range problem can be addressed by sealing the hole near the back of the gun (and right above the stock)and the holes in the jam door at the top of the gun, removal of the air restrictor, a spring addition/replacement the final max range hovers around 40'. These holes reduce firepower because air from the plunger escapes through them. |
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Color Schemes: |
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* Blue/Orange (Normal) |
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==Raider Rapid Fire CS-35== |
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The Raider Rapid Fire CS-35 is a pump-action blaster, which is cocked by the front handle at the bottom of the barrel. The Raider also introduces a new feature: slam fire. With slam fire, the trigger is held down and each pump fires a dart. The maximum darts fired per second is 2.5. The Raider also features a detachable collapsible stock that can also fit the Recon CS-6, Spectre REV-5, Barricade RV-10 and Alpha Trooper CS-6. It also has a unique drum magazine with a 35 dart capacity that is not sold separately, and can fit in any other Clip System blaster. The primary downside of the gun is its unpredictable ranges of about 10 to a maximum of 30 feet. Like the Recon CS-6, it also contains a hidden dart holder in the blaster grip. |
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Color Schemes: |
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* Blue/Orange (Normal) |
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* Clear/Orange (Part of the "Clear the Way" release) |
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==Firefly REV-8== |
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The Firefly REV-8 is a Nerf blaster very similar to the Maverick. It uses an 8-dart rotating turret and also carries 8 additional darts for spare ammo. The Firefly is notable, though it can shoot any kind of Nerf dart, for having a specialized, glow-in-the-dark dart made specially for it (this glow dart can only be fired in the Firefly, Maverick, Nite-Finder or AS-20). The blaster vaguely resembles a [[FN P90]] submachine gun. |
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Color Schemes: |
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* Blue/Yellow/Orange (Original release) |
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* Yellow/Orange/Black (Re-release) |
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==Magstrike AS-10== |
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The Magstrike AS-10 is a 10-shot, fully-auto blaster that resembles a [[paintball marker]]. It can be fired full-auto or in a firing method similar to the slam-firing on the Raider and Alpha Trooper. It has a longer range but smaller dart capacity then the AS-20. Normally, it is common to see the Magstrike in Target department stores, but it was re-released to many department stores when it was re-named the "Stark Industries N.R.F. 425 Blaster" in conjunction to the first ''[[Iron Man (film)|Iron Man]]'' film. However, since the blaster has several problems, such as leaking air over time as it is used, only being able to fire its whole clip at once (to keep it from sliding back into the blaster) and its lengthy reload time, the Dart Tag Magstrikes have been discontinued and are no longer in production. However, a new model to tie into the N-Strike line was released as a Target exclusive, and has improved the air tank. Although the gun features a tactical rail, it is poorly placed behind where the clip is inserted. As the gun fires, the clip raises out the top of the gun, blocking the way of whatever sight is mounted on. However, since this blaster is fully automatic, and can empty its entire clip in about a second, the user would only need to pinpoint temporarily, unleashing the entire clip onto the target. The Magstrike has also been criticized because of how it can only fire its entire clip at once; attempting to fire only a few shots at a time causes the clip to slide back into the blaster, thus causing the rest of the air pressure to be wasted on empty shots. To solve this problem, layers of tape can be added to the side of the clip, therefore giving it a more snug grip inside the blaster. |
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Color Schemes: |
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* Blue/Green (Dart Tag blue team release) |
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* Red/Green (Dart Tag red team release) |
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* Yellow/Orange (N-Strike release) |
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* Red/Yellow (''Iron Man'' release) |
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==Rapid-Fire AS-20== |
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The Rapid-Fire AS-20 is a revolving fully-automatic blaster, loosely modeled after either a [[gatling gun]], or a [[minigun]]. It is capable of firing in either full-auto or semi-auto, depending on the position of the switch on the side. It has a shorter range but greater dart capacity then the Magstrike. The Rapid-Fire was later re-released in the N-Strike line as a Target exclusive. |
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Color Schemes: |
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* Red/Black (Original release) |
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* Yellow/Black (N-Strike color) |
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==Titan AS-V.I/Big Bad Titan== |
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The Titan AS-V.I, also known as the Big Bad Titan, is a single-shot, muzzle loading rocket launcher, with a slight resemblance to an [[RPG-7]]. The Titan is Nerf's most powerful gun, and can shoot over a very long distance. Although it says on the box it can shoot 60 feet, it has been said to be able to shoot over 80 feet by angling the gun upwards. Due to the possibility of potential injury, it is quite rare to see it on sale by itself. It is common to see it though as part of the N-Strike Unity Power System at Toys "R" Us. For safety concerns, a plastic bead inside the gun rolls down a plastic track and blocks the trigger from being pulled if the gun is aimed above a 45 degree angle. It was also re-released as part of the Hulk Abomination Blaster set which was released in conjunction with ''[[The Incredible Hulk (film)|The Incredible Hulk]]'' movie. |
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Color Schemes: |
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* Crimson Red/Gray (N-Strike 3-in-1 Unity Power System, a Toys "R" Us exclusive) |
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* Green/Gray (Hulk Abomination Blaster) |
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* Navy Blue/Gray (Re-release) |
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==Scout IX-3== |
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The Scout IX-3 is a small blaster similar to the Nite Finder and Switch Shot. It bears more resemblance to a real life handgun than any other Nerf blaster. When combined with the Unity Power System, the blaster has a small button on the top to make it possible to shoot while attached to the Titan AS-V.I using a small button on the left side of the Titan. While it is included in the Unity Power System, it is not part of the similarly-packaged Hulk Abomination Blaster. It is also included in the Tech Target set. |
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Color Schemes: |
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* Crimson Red/Gray (Included with 3-in-1 Unity Power System) |
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* Navy Blue/Gray (Re-release) |
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* Green/Blue/Gray (Tech Target release) |
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==Hornet AS-6== |
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The Hornet AS-6, like the Scout, also attaches to the Titan AS-V.I. It has six barrels which each fire a dart either one after another or at the same time using a button on the side of the gun. Like the Titan, it is commonly sold as part of the 3-in-1 N-Strike Unity Power System; but unlike the Titan or the Scout IX-3, it is available by itself. The blaster has also been re-released as part of the Hulk Abomination Blaster set. This blaster is known as being a very good gun and highly useful but many times will break very quickly even after one or two uses and is a valued possession if it works. |
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Color Schemes: |
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* Crimson Red/Gray (Included with 3-in-1 Unity Power System) |
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* Green/Gray (Hulk Abomination Blaster) |
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* Navy Blue/Gray (Re-release) |
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==Vulcan EBF-25== |
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The Vulcan EBF-25 is a fully-automatic machine gun, fitted with a removable tripod. This blaster resembles an [[M249]] light machine gun. (Though it does not bear a stock like the real-life weapon). It was the first N-Strike blaster to be belt fed (earlier Nerf products had experimented with belt operation in the 1990s, including the RotoTrak, Chainblazer, and Razorbeast) and is currently the only one to use it. It can be fired in bolt action single-shot mode or full-auto mode with 6 D batteries. The blaster has three tactical rails that can be used to mount additional accessories such as a tactical scope or targeting sight. A single belt, which holds 25 darts, will fit into the ammo box on the side of the gun, and additional belts can be purchased separately. Through modification, belts may be combined, although the extra weight from large belts has been known to burn out the motor. Sometimes, darts will get jammed in the barrel when the gun is being fired automatically, causing major problems with the blaster. One of the most common mods for the Vulcan is increasing the rate of fire by running the full auto mode off of RC battery packs. However, such mods have been known to burn out the gun's motor and melt the blaster. So one must exercise caution while using a modded Vulcan. The Vulcan has received possibly the most criticism out of any N-Strike blaster, with most focus directed towards the unreliable belt-feeding mechanism, mediocre range and low fire rate, though it does fire faster than the Stampede and it is less-likely to jam if the belt is fed from the ammo box, rather than freely. Also, aiming the gun upwards increases the range capabilities. The Vulcan has also been heavily panned for being incredibly heavy, thus rendering it difficult to hold up and target with like a rifle. Though it sports a carry handle, and a strap can be hooked onto the blaster, so Nerf intended for it to be held down hanging in the users arm or hanging by a strap wrapped around the users shoulder, rather than up in front of the face. Though the carry handle has had its own criticism, as it gets in the way of the top tactical rail, making it difficult to mount on/remove scopes. The carry also makes it difficult to even use the scope for targeting, proving that only the other accessories can work on the Vulcan. Despite this criticism, the Nerf Vulcan still remains in high popularity among almost all Nerf fans. |
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Color Schemes: |
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* Orange/Yellow (N-Strike) |
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* Orange/Red (Walmart Exclusive) |
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* Clear/Orange ("Clear the Way" re-release) |
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* Clear Lime Green (Sonic Series, a Toys "R" Us exclusive) |
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==Deploy CS-6== |
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The Deploy CS-6 gets its name because it can transform from a flashlight to a pump-action blaster at the press of a button. The gun bears its own faux scope inside the carry handle and a built-in flashlight that requires 3 AAA batteries to function. The Tactical Rail System allows the attachment of accessories such as a pinpoint sight, scope or tactical sight to the top of the unit. It uses the popular clip system, but frequently jams. In addition, there have been instances of the gun being sold without any darts. |
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Color Schemes: |
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* Yellow/Orange/Gray (N-Strike) |
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* Clear ("Clear The Way" re-release) |
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* Clear Lime Green (Sonic Series, a Toys "R" Us exclusive) |
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==Alpha Trooper CS-18== |
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The Alpha Trooper CS-18 is a [[Target Corporation|Target]] exclusive slam-fire blaster similar to the Raider. It is racked by a handle at the bottom of the barrel. The blaster has a stock attachment point that is compatible with the stocks of the Recon CS-6 and Spectre REV-5, as well as a Tactical Rail System that can accommodate accessories such as a sight or tactical light on top of the unit. Like the Recon, the Alpha Trooper's pistol grip has a hidden compartment that can hold one extra dart. The Alpha Trooper also can function in "slam-fire" mode like the Raider. The blaster is praised for being a small and lightweight, yet high-capacity blaster. However, it is quite easy to clear the entire 18 round drum quickly in slam fire (a feature it shares with the Raider) and is prone to misfire when firing quickly. The gun shoots surprisingly far with brand new darts. The iron bar sight works pretty well and better then other sights(ie. scope). it is also quite common for the clip release and pump to lock up if the drum is not firmly in place. It functions like and bears a great resemblance to a [[Saiga-12]]. The Alpha Trooper being most well known as the brother or successor of the Raider due to the drum and the slamfire which they both have. The blaster is also considered to be better than the raider as it is less cumbersome, smaller, has higher range and the clip release is easier to use as the release on the Raider was not near the user's hands and was difficult at times to get the clip out; however, the gun's drum does not hold as much as the Raider's but for that reason is about the size of a super clip (12 dart modified clip)oppose to the very large 35 dart drum. |
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* Yellow/Orange (Normal) |
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==Secret Strike AS-1== |
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The Secret Strike AS-1 is Nerf's smallest dart gun. It is primed by pumping the handle underneath the barrel 7-10 times. The blaster is fired using the button on the top. It is also the first dart gun to come with a belt clip. Despite its size, it is advertised as having a range of 30 feet. |
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* Several (Yellow/Orange N-Strike variant being the most common) |
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==Switch Shot EX-3== |
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The Switch Shot EX-3 is a small handgun that fires one dart at a time up to 20–25 feet, with storage under the barrel for two extra darts; though modified streamline darts have ranges of about 35 feet in the gun. It is unique in the fact that by pressing a button near the muzzle, the firing chamber can be removed. A [[Wii Remote]] can then slide in, creating a gun-like controller for the [[Wii]] games ''[[Nerf N-Strike]]'' and ''[[Nerf N-Strike Elite]]''. The Switch Shot can be either sold with the games, or by itself in some [[GameStop]] stores. |
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Color Schemes: |
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* Yellow/Orange (Released with ''Nerf N-Strike'') |
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* Blue/Orange (Released with ''Nerf N-Strike Elite'') |
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==Stampede ECS== |
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The Stampede ECS is Nerf's first fully auto clip system blaster, requiring six 1.5 Volt "D" batteries to operate. It introduced a new model of clip, holding 18 streamline darts instead of six. The blaster includes a tactical blast shield, tactical foregrip with pop-out bipod, three 18-dart clips, one 6-dart clip, and sixty streamline darts, but some bonus packages includes 4 18-dart clips and 2 6-dart clips. The top of the unit features the Tactical Rail System, which allows the attachment of accessories from other N-Strike blasters such as a pinpoint sight, scope or tactical light. It is easy to hold and not as heavy as the Vulcan. The Stampede ECS is modeled after an [[assault rifle]] (it most resembles the [[Heckler and Koch G36]]). It is also the real release of the "Spartan" from the video games, as the two guns have striking resemblances. Though it bears the name of a different blaster also from the game. It was to originally supposed to include a 50-dart drum, as the pre-order name was "Stampede ECS-50", and an early concept image showed the blaster with a dual drum magazine, similar to the [[Beta C-Mag]]. |
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* Yellow/Orange (Normal) |
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==Spectre REV-5 == |
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The Spectre REV-5 is a [[Walmart]] exclusive revolver-type blaster with a folding stock and faux silencer barrel attachment. Seen as a fusion of the Recon CS-6 and Maverick REV-6, the Spectre is labeled as a "customizable stealth blaster". The stock and barrel can also attach to other N-Strike blasters such as the Longstrike CS-6, Barricade RV-10 and Raider Rapid Fire CS-35, while the blaster's Tactical Rail System allows the attachment of other accessories such as a tactical scope or targeting sight. It is presumably the real life release of the Vengeance REV-8 from the [[Wii]] video game ''[[Nerf N-Strike]]'', but holds only five darts instead of eight. The Spectre is regarded to many as the upgraded maverick as its stock range is better, the gun is slimmer and it makes up for other small problems many dealt with the Maverick. |
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* Yellow/Gray/Black/Orange (Normal) |
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==Barricade RV-10== |
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The Barricade RV-10 is a 10-dart revolver-type pistol, similar to Buzz Bee Toys' Tommy 20 or Ultimate Rapid Blast. It is designed with a stock attachment point and the Tactical Rail System so it can be equipped with accessories found in other N-Strike blasters. The blaster requires 3 AA batteries to run the motor, which can be turned on and off by a switch near the handle. Pulling the trigger with the gun turned on fires a dart through the use of a pair of flywheels. While the blaster can be fired as quickly as the user can pull the trigger, a half-second pause must be given between shots to allow the flywheels to get back to full speed. Another downside to this blaster is the noise generated by the flywheel motors, rendering it useless in stealth missions. In addition, the darts cannot be fired without activating the motors. The gun also cannot be switched to off and then turned on quickly, as the flywheels take to long to charge up. This requires having to leave the gun on all the time (even when not firing), not to mention the added power drain on the batteries. While the blaster can use Whistler or Suction darts, it is not compatible with Clip System darts, as the diameter of their tips are too small to make contact with the flywheels. A popular modification for this blaster is to make the flywheels activate when the trigger is pulled by means of a [[pressure switch]]; with enough voltage, the gun can spin up and fire almost instantaneously, making this mod rather useful. It is seen in the design that Hasbro possibly originally intended for the blaster to function like this, as there is an unconnected pressure switch already in the gun below the normal switch. |
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* Yellow/Orange (Normal) |
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==Barrel Break IX-2== |
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The Barrel Break IX-2 is a double barrel shotgun-type blaster, resembling a [[Lupara]]. It is designed with the Tactical Rail System and comes with an accessory that can hold eight extra darts. The blaster possesses two ways to fire: The user can pull the trigger halfway back to fire the two darts separately, or pull it all the way back to fire both darts simultaneously. This is the same firing style as the Buzz Bee Double Shot. The Barrel Break is a [[Toys "R" Us]] exclusive blaster. This blaster is known highly for its creative and unique design as it allows the same function as the Double Shot but without the use of shells. |
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* Yellow/Orange (Normal) |
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==Reflex IX-1== |
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The Reflex IX-1 is a tiny, single shot, muzzle loading pistol. This gun is modeled after a CAL-8 mini pistol. It is popular due to its high ranges as 35–40 feet. It can be sold individually, with a tech target or in a pack of 6 called the N-Strike Attack Unit, which is available exclusively at Toys "R" Us. |
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* Yellow/Gray (Current N-Strike release) |
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* Blue/Gray (N-Strike release) |
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==Iron Strike Blaster== |
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The Iron Strike Blaster is a single shot, pump-action pistol marketed for the 2010 film ''[[Iron Man 2]]''. It features a rear handle that extends into a stock, while the trigger and cocking mechanism are on the front handle. According to Hasbro, the blaster has a maximum range of 20 feet.<ref>[http://www.hasbro.com/nerf/en_US/shop/details.cfm?guid=F67B13FB-19B9-F369-1050-4B58C34B777D&product_id=26531&src=endeca Hasbro.com - ''Iron Man 2'' Nerf Iron Strike Blaster]</ref> |
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* Red/Yellow (''Iron Man 2'' release) |
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==Nerf Dart Tag Blasters== |
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Another brand of Nerf blasters which uses [[Velcro]] "tagger" darts that can stick to a special vest. These blasters come in either green, orange, blue or red. |
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===StormFire=== |
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A large pistol-type blaster that somewhat looks like a [[Desert Eagle]]. It has 3 storage areas, 2 of them are below the barrel and another one is underneath the handle. |
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===CrossFire/StrikeFire=== |
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A blaster similar to the scout but can hold 5 extra darts instead of just 2. It is one of the few Nerf blasters to have an "inverse" tactical rail so it can attach to a tactical rail like an accessory. The only other blaster that has this is the Titan. |
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===FuryFire=== |
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A blaster which holds 10 darts and uses an operating system similar to the Maverick. It resembles a cross between a shotgun and a revolver. This blaster has higher performance, range and ammunition than the Maverick but it is slightly larger and isn't regarded as a pistol like the Maverick. It also is the successor to the Hyperfire which also held 10 darts but was front heavy, darts fell out and priming and aiming very not as easy because the primer was located on the top of the gun while the FuryFire uses a pump. |
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===HyperFire=== |
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Similar to the Furyfire, it holds 10 darts but unlike the Furyfire, the darts are located in a front mounted revolver turret (similar to the Firefly) and it is primed with a slide instead of a pump. This blaster originally was simply known as the 'Dart Tag blaster.' |
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===Magstrike=== |
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The Magstrike, now known as the Magstrike AS-10, was originally a Dart Tag blaster. It was made in red and blue colors, and came with two magazines and a vest. |
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===FireStrike=== |
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This blaster was simply a re-released Nite Finder for Dart Tag. |
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===SwarmFire=== |
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Set for release in 2011, the SwarmFire is a fully-automatic rifle with a firing rate similar to the Vulcan EBF-25. The blaster runs on six 1.5V "C"-size batteries and holds up to 20 darts. Like the Barricade RV-10, the Swarmfire cannot be fired without activating the motorized system. This blaster comes with a detachable stock that is compatible with other blasters such as the Barricade, Recon CS-6, Raider CS-35 and Alpha Trooper CS-18. The SwarmFire, along with the Quick 16 and Speedloader 6, is the first Dart Tag blaster to not use the green or orange color schemes; instead, it is painted yellow like the regular N-Strike line. |
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(note: the stock is not compatible with any other blasters as can be seen from the source: urban taggers) |
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===Quick 16=== |
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Another upcoming 2011 release, the Quick 16 is a pump-action blaster with a rapid-fire mechanism similar to the Raider CS-35. The blaster has a built-in clip that holds up to 16 darts. It is compatible with all types of darts except the Clip System darts. The built in clip allows for continual reloading without pausing to take out the clip and replace it. This is similar to how most pump shotguns reload only shotguns have shells which are aligned with shells in front and behind while this still retains the stacked on top of each other formation seen in the normal clips. |
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===Speedloader 6=== |
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Also set for release in 2011, the Speedloader 6 is a pistol that resembles the Recon CS-6 and operates like the Maverick REV-6, but like the Quick 16, it has a built-in clip - only that it holds up to six darts. |
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The built in clip allows for continual reloading without pausing to take out the clip and replace it. This is similar to how most pump shotguns reload only shotguns have shells which are aligned with shells in front and behind while this still retains the stacked on top of each other formation seen in the normal clips, only for the Speedloader 6 it has only 6 darts which makes this system more worth while as taking the time to take out a clip and put a new one, the time wasted ratio is greater when the clip is smaller which is easily seen when someone were to reload putting a 35 drum in oppose to a 6 dart clip. |
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==Nerf Ballistic Ball Launchers== |
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These Nerf blasters are quite hard to find, and instead of darts, they fire foam balls. |
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===Nerf Reactor=== |
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A [[grenade launcher]]-like blaster that shoots foam balls, it is operated by the pump - one full movement will launch a ballistic ball. The Reactor can hold up to six ballistic balls and is quite common in [[Target Corporation|Target]] department stores. |
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Color Schemes: |
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* Blue/Green/Orange (Re-release) |
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* Red/Blue/Yellow (Original release) |
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===Nerf Atom Blaster=== |
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A small pistol sized blaster. It is operated much like the Maverick, with a cocking slide and a trigger. The Atom is popular among the community for its incredibly high ranges. |
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Color Schemes: |
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* Green/Blue (Original release) |
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===Nerf Buzzsaw=== |
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A remake of the "Nerf Ripsaw" from 1995, the Buzzsaw is operated by pulling a charging handle several times and pulling a trigger. It is very unpopular for its noise and poor range. |
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Color Schemes: |
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* Blue/Green/Orange (Original release) |
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===Nerf Cyclotron=== |
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A ball gun that uses a [[crankshaft]] to rev up for rapid fire. This gun is no longer in production. |
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Color Schemes: |
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* Blue/Orange/Silver (Original release) |
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==Nerf Action Blasters== |
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These guns are rare to find. Instead of regular Nerf darts, they fire arrows or megas. |
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===Tech Target Blaster=== |
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A single shot, muzzle-loading pistol with a similar cocking ring mechanism to the Nite Finder, Element, and |
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Switch Shot. but fires older style mega darts. It features a integrated dart holder that can store 2 extra darts. It has no tactical rail. This gun is no longer in production. |
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Color Schemes: |
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* Green/Orange/Blue (Original release) |
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* Blue/Green/ (Re-release) |
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===Big Bad Bow=== |
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A remake of the Bow N Arrow from 1992. This bow is operated by pulling the back portion to cock it. This Nerf bow features a trigger to steady the bow at all times. It features a faux scope for targeting, and also, it features an arrow holder to store two extra arrows. This Nerf bow is more comfortable than the AirZone Scorpion Bow. The Big Bad Bow was originally released in the Hypersight series from 1997. |
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Color Schemes: |
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* Purple/Black (Original release) |
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* Red/Black (Re-release) |
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==Ammunition== |
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All Nerf blasters come packaged with a set of foam darts, ballistic balls or mega darts matched to fit into their chambers. However, refill darts are also available in packs of 16, 32, 36, 160 or 216, or with ammo boxes/bags, clip or bandolier kits. With the exception of the Clip System blasters, all Nerf dart blasters are compatible with the different types of foam darts available; the Clip System blasters will only take Streamline darts, which have smaller diameter tips. |
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*'''Suction darts''' - Blue-tipped foam darts with suction cups that stick to glass windows or flat surfaces. |
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*'''Micro darts''' - Black suction darts with orange tips. |
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*'''Whistler darts''' - Black-tipped darts with holes on their sides, which emit whistling sounds when fired. |
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*'''Sonic micro darts''' - Reverse-colored Whistler darts in black with orange tips. |
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*'''Clip System (Streamline) darts''' - Orange-tipped darts with a smaller diameter, designed to fit in Clip System magazines. |
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*'''Dart Tag darts''' - Black-tipped [[Velcro]] darts that stick to the Dart Tag vests. |
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*'''Glow-in-the-dark darts''' - White suction darts that glow in the dark. |
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*'''Camouflage darts''' - Streamline darts painted in forest camouflage. Sold with the N-Strike Ammo Bag kit. |
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*'''Ballistic balls''' - Green foam balls designed for the Ballistic Ball launchers. |
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*'''Mega darts''' - Giant "arrows" for the Big Bad Bow or Titan AS-V.I. Currently available only by mail-order through Hasbro Direct.<ref>[http://hasbro.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/hasbro.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1547&p_created=1259008208&p_topview=1 Hasbro Customer Service - Nerf Big Bad Bow Replacement Arrows]</ref> |
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==Accessories== |
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Numerous accessories for Nerf blasters are available separately or supplied with selected blasters. These consist of ammunition holders or attachments that enhance the functional and/or aesthetic elements of Nerf blasters, as well as some [[Super Soaker]] blasters. |
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===Tactical Rail System accessories=== |
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*'''Tactical Light''' - A small light accessory that emits a green beam that simulates a [[List of applications for lasers#Laser sight|laser sight]], powered by three 1.5V AAA batteries. Comes with 10 micro darts. The version sold with the Recon CS-6 and Element EX-6 Action Kit emits a red light and runs on two AAA batteries, and features a lever that adjusts the diameter of the beam. |
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*'''Tactical Scope''' - A [[telescopic sight]] with a removable orange lens for improved vision under light. Sold individually with 10 Suction darts or bundled with the Element EX-6 Action Kit. A different version of this scope is bundled with the Longshot CS-6. |
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*'''Tactical Shield''' - A thin shield with a small window which can be attached on and adds minimal protection from other darts depending on which gun it is equipped to. (The shield unlike most accessories can not be placed on many blasters' rails due to the positioning of the rails and on some smaller blasters it interferes with the user's hand or holding of the blaster.) |
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*'''Tactical Grip/Bi-pod''' - A grip which can be placed on the underside of blasters to make holding or aiming easier and it has a bi-pod stored inside which is released by a button on the back. The bi-pod is very different from the one on the Longshot. |
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===Ammunition accessories=== |
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*'''Flip Clip''' - A plastic coupler that connects two Clip System magazines together for faster reloading. Comes with two magazines and 30 Streamline darts. |
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*'''Bandolier''' - A [[bandolier]] strap that holds individual darts and Clip System magazines. Comes with two magazines and 24 Streamline darts. |
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*'''Tactical Vest''' - A black vest that holds up to 12 darts, four Clip System magazines and two N-Force swords. Comes with two clear magazines and 12 streamline darts. |
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*'''Ammo Bag''' - A forest camouflage colored bag that holds up to 100 darts or a combination of darts and clip system magazines. Comes with 50 camouflage Streamline darts. 3 bags were made: a woodland camouflage themed one using green, black and tan which carried 50 suction darts, a digital camouflage one using black, grey and a grey/white caring 50 streamline darts, and the last one is a arctic or winter camouflage with green, black and white which carried 50 whistler or screamer darts. (the digital bag has seen to be rare and not be sold as much as the other 2, the reason is unknown. This is similar to the clear series in which the raider was released later and not advertised as much as the other blasters) |
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*'''Ammo Box''' - A gray foot-locker-style box that holds more than 300 darts. Comes with 100 Sonic micro darts or 100 Streamline darts. |
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==Modification== |
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Although [[Hasbro]] prints "Do not modify darts or dart blaster" on most [[Nerf]] guns, a select group of enthusiasts modify the guns.<ref>[http://nerfhq.com/wiki/index.php?title=Modification Nerf Blaster Modification NerfHQ.com - Nerf Blaster Modification]</ref> Modifications can include removing the internal parts which restrict air, called air restrictors, spring replacement, replacing the barrels with [[CPVC]], [[PETG]], or [[brass]] tubing, and even paint jobs or cosmetic enhancements. Homemade darts; called "Stefans" (named after Stefan Mohr, who developed the process) have also been made, usually being made out of foam backer rod.<ref>[http://nerfhq.com/wiki/index.php?title=Stefan Homemade Darts NerfHQ.com - Stefan Homemade Darts]</ref> Many websites, forums and communities within the internet are dedicated to Nerf modification and "[[NERF War]]" hosting, including NerfHaven, Nerf HQ, and Foam Universe. |
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==Trivia== |
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*Although the Nerf N-Strike Line adheres to the terminology and form of actual firearms, they do make at least one disambiguation. The Clip System that gives the Recon, Longshot, Longstrike, Deploy, Raider, and Stampede their name is actually a magazine system, since [[Clip (ammunition)|clips]] do not advance their bullets (like in the Magstrike AS-10), whereas [[Magazine (firearms)|magazines]] do. Clips can be inserted into exterior magazines (like that of the [[M4]] or [[AK-47]]) to make reloading easier, or into internal magazines (like that of the [[M1 Garand]] or [[SKS]]), but it is the magazine that advances the bullets, not the clip, therefore the Nerf terminology is incorrect. |
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*Oddly, Nerf was introducing a new color scheme with the Raider and the Longstrike, but all new blasters after them have been the classic yellow. it is not known why this color change happened and why it reverted so quickly. |
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*After the Raider was released, three blasters in a row were released with the clip system. These guns after the Raider were the Longstrike, Deploy and Alpha Trooper. |
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==Notes== |
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Nerf Blasters are toy weapons made by Hasbro that fire foam darts or, in some cases, foam balls. The term "Nerf gun", however, is often used as a blanket term for any foam dart blaster, regardless of whether or not it has the brand name. Nerf guns are manufactured in multiple forms, including pistols, rifles, light machine guns, and anti-material rifles. The first Nerf guns emerged in the late 1980s with the release of the Nerf Blast-a-Ball[1] and the Arrowstorm. These toy guns are sold at many retailers including Target, Walmart and Toys "R" Us.
References
See also
- Nerf war
- Nerf N-Strike and Nerf N-Strike Elite - Games for the Wii with real Nerf blasters.
- Super Soaker - Water guns currently sold under the Nerf brand.