N-Strike

Nerf N-Strike
Nerf N-Strike Elite

File:Stampede-ecs.jpg Nerf N-Strike Stampede ECS
Type	Toy gun
Company	Hasbro
Country	United States
Availability	2004–Present
Materials	Plastic (blasters) Foam and rubber (darts)
Slogan	"It's Nerf or Nothin'!"
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N-Strike is the main line of Hasbro's Nerf Blasters toy series. This line consists of toy guns that fire rubber-tipped foam darts. While the blasters have been offered in several different colors, the N-Strike's main colors are yellow and orange, despite some models being offered mainly in blue. Blasters released before mid-2010 bear the original N-Strike badge, which has the motto: "Enlist, Engage, Enforce". The N-Strike name was formerly used for one set of three blasters (Titan AS-V.1, Hornet AS-6 and Scout IX-3), which has since been renamed the Unity Power System.

In 2011, the Stampede ECS (pictured) was awarded "Boy Toy of the Year" at the 11th Annual Toy of the Year Awards, which is held at the American International Toy Fair in New York City.

On September 9, 2012, the N-Strike line was replaced by N-Strike Elite, which consists mainly of existing blasters with improved internal mechanisms for better firing distances (up to 75 feet for the U.S. models, while international models have a maximum firing distance of 15 meters). The primary colors of N-Strike Elite are blue and white.

Blasters

External Single Shot (EX)

External Single Shot blasters are muzzle-loading units that uses an external cocking mechanism, which is located behind the blaster (or in the case of the Jolt EX-1 and Triad EX-3, in the grip).

Element EX-6

The Element EX-6 is a Toys "R" Us exclusive handgun with similar loading and shooting style to the Nite Finder EX-3. This blaster seems to be based on the USP. It comes with a tactical rail on top and a barrel fitted to carry five extra darts. The Element EX-6 is sold with a red light beam unit which doubles as a red dot pointer, a tactical scope and 6 darts. As the blaster, beam unit and scope are each designed with the Tactical Rail System, all three items can combine together and the latter two are compatible with other N-Strike blasters.

Firestrike

The Firestrike is a replacement of the Nite Finder EX-3 for the N-Strike Elite line. Unlike the Nite Finder, the Firestrike's light beam is activated by pulling the secondary trigger below the main trigger. The Firestrike also shares the name of the Dart Tag blaster which was re-released as the Nite Finder.

Jolt EX-1

The Jolt EX-1 is a micro pistol that resembles the FP-45 Liberator and is roughly the same size as the Secret Strike AS-1. Nerf owners have also compared its design to the Noisy Cricket from Men in Black. The blaster comes with two Whistler darts. Unlike other blasters, the cocking mechanism is located in the handle. Despite its compact size, the Jolt can fire darts at distances of over 40 feet. There are two main variants of the Jolt: a standard one in orange and an Elite version in blue and white with an added muzzle to the barrel. The Jolt also comes in four different color variants in Hasbro's upcoming board game Clue Elimination.

Nite Finder EX-3

The Nite Finder EX-3 is a handgun fitted with a red light, which is modeled on a laser sight, and a rail underneath the barrel for carrying two extra darts. This blaster seems to be based on the Luger P08 and Mauser C96. 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 blasters, surpassed in this only by the Maverick REV-6. The blaster has received high praise for its simple but effective design. 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.

Switch Shot EX-3

The Switch Shot EX-3 is a small handgun that fires one dart at a time up to 20–25 feet, with storage under the barrel for two extra darts; though modified streamline darts have ranges of about 35 feet in the blaster, and it almost resembles Heckler & Koch P7 in appearance. 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. With the N-Strike Elite release, the blaster comes with a "Red Reveal" sight attachment that enables players to see hidden targets within the game. The Switch Shot can be either sold with the games, or by itself in some GameStop stores.

Triad EX-3

The Triad EX-3 is a blaster in the N-Strike Elite line, based on the Jolt EX-1. Unlike the Jolt, the Triad holds three darts in its chamber and fires one at a time when primed. It uses smart technology to know which chambers are loaded and will only fire those.

Internal Single Shot (IX)

Internal Single Shot blasters have a cocking mechanism integrated in the units, making them more compact than their External Single Shot contemporaries. While the Reflex IX-1 and Scout IX-3 are muzzle-loading units, the Barrel Break IX-2 uses a loading system similar to a real shotgun.

Barrel Break IX-2

The Barrel Break IX-2 is a Toys "R" Us exclusive 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 and the Air Zone Shotgun. The Barrel Break IX-2 was re-released in 2013 as part of the N-Strike Elite line, with a blue/white repaint minus the dart holder.

Reflex IX-1

The Reflex IX-1 (sold in Japan as Handgat IX-1) is a tiny, single shot, muzzle loading pistol. This blaster seems to be modeled after a Glock, and is the smallest blaster to have a tactical rail. It is popular due to its high ranges of 35–40 feet. The Reflex can be sold individually, with a tech target or in a pack of 6 called the N-Strike Attack Unit, which is available at Zellers and Toys "R" Us. In late-2012, the Reflex was re-released in blue as part of the N-Strike Elite line.

Roughcut 2x4

The Roughcut 2x4 is the successor to the Barrel Break IX-2 for the N-Strike Elite line. While it shares the same single- or double-firing mechanism as the Barrel Break, the Roughcut is a front-loading blaster and resembles more of a Sawed-off shotgun. It gets its name from its ability to fire two darts at once and hold up to eight Elite darts. The blaster can also slam-fire by holding the trigger and the sliding cock is pumped back and forth.

Scout IX-3

The Scout IX-3 is a small blaster similar to the Nite Finder and Switch Shot. It mostly resembles the Beretta 92 and looks more like a real life handgun than any other Nerf blaster. When combined with the Unity Power System, the blaster has a small button on the top to make it possible to shoot while attached to the Titan AS-V.I using a small button on the left side of the Titan. While it is included in the Unity Power System, it is not part of the similarly packaged Hulk Abomination Blaster. The Scout is also included in the Tech Target set and a 2-pack gift set (sold as a Kmart exclusive in the U.S. and a Sainsbury's exclusive in the U.K.).

Revolver (REV)

Revolvers hold more darts than their EX and IX counterparts and use a rotating chamber to load each shot.

Firefly REV-8

The Firefly REV-8 is a Nerf blaster that resembles an FN P90 submachine gun and uses an 8-dart rotating turret. It also has a compartment that carries eight additional darts for spare ammo. The blaster is notable, though it can shoot any kind of Nerf dart, for having a specialized, glow-in-the-dark dart made specially for it; each dart is charged by a bright light out of the muzzle before being shot. The blaster has a tactical rail at the top, but the iron sight just in front will make it difficult to mount on scopes correctly.

The Firefly was also released in a yellow/red/orange color scheme as the Stark Industries N.R.F. 425 blaster to tie in with the first Iron Man movie for international markets (U.S. markets had a repainted Magstrike AS-10), but lacked the glow darts and flash circuitry.

Maverick REV-6

The Maverick REV-6 is a revolver-type blaster that is currently Nerf's most successful and most popular blaster to date. Receiving very high praise, the blaster is one of the most popular for its low price and easy modification. Resembling a Mateba MTR-8, the Maverick REV-6 is capable of firing darts up to 25 feet and at an average firing rate of 60 shots per minute. It is also equipped with a tactical rail above the slide cock to fit accessories such as a scope or tactical light. It holds 6 darts in a revolver like chamber and shoots one dart at a time having to cock it after each shot. Originally released in blue, the Maverick is currently sold in the standard yellow and gray colors, as well as other limited edition variants such as Clear, Sonic Series clear green, Whiteout and Gear Up orange. For 2012, a redesigned Maverick is offered as the Captain America Brigade Blaster for The Avengers toy line. This version, however, fires only the supplied plastic/rubber darts and will not take any Nerf darts.

Spectre REV-5

The Spectre REV-5 is a Walmart exclusive revolver-type blaster with a folding stock (similar to the folding stock of an Uzi) 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, Longshot CS-6, and the Recon CS-6, 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. In Japan, the blaster is sold as the Bone Revolve REV-5.

Strongarm

The Strongarm is the successor the Maverick REV-6 for the N-Strike Elite line. The blaster takes its styling cues from the Spectre REV-5 and The Avengers Captain America Brigade Blaster. A major change in the design is the relocation of the Tactical Rail from the cocking slide to the barrel housing, much like the Spectre. In addition, its mechanism allows it to slam-fire by holding the trigger while slamming the slide back and forth. The Strongarm shares its name with a vintage blaster from the 1990s Cyber Strike line.

Electronic Revolver (RV)

Electronic Revolvers use a motorized system that replaces manual cocking mechanisms, enabling users to continuously fire rounds without re-priming the unit.

Barricade RV-10

The Barricade RV-10 (Auto Barricade RV-10 in Japan) is a 10-dart, double-action revolver-type pistol that uses an electric flywheel mechanism similar to Buzz Bee Toys' Tommy 20 or Ultimate Rapid Blast and the Air Zone Power Strike Quick Fire 48. It is designed with a stock attachment point and the Tactical Rail System so it can be equipped with accessories found in other N-Strike blasters. The blaster requires three AA batteries to run the motor, which can be turned on and off by a switch near the handle. Pulling the trigger with the blaster turned on pushes a dart through a pair of flywheels. This mechanism eliminates the need to manually cock the blaster for every shot; thus making it semi-automatic. It is sometimes known as the Clavering Ø for unknown reasons, though possibly as an odd sort of exclamation referring to the 'personal-defense' use of the weapon in Nerf games.

In March 2011, Walmart released a special Barricade set bundled with the Raider CS-35's stock repainted yellow. In July, a special Transformers edition was released as a San Diego Comic-Con International exclusive. The blaster is painted blue and red with images of Optimus Prime decorating it. In September, a yellow Bumblebee edition was released for the New York Comic Con.

Stockade

The Stockade is an improvement to the Barricade RV-10 and is part of the N-Strike Elite line. It comes with a detachable stock that holds up to 10 extra darts.

Air System (AS)/Air System Vessel (AS-V)

Air System blasters rely on air pressure to propel darts. Users pump air into the air bladder to prime the blaster. This format was first introduced in 2001 with the Rapid Fire, predating the N-Strike line.

Hornet AS-6

The Hornet AS-6 is a six-barrel blaster which fires darts either one after another or at the same time using a button on the side of the blaster. Like the Titan AS V.1, it is commonly sold as part of the 3-in-1 N-Strike Unity Power System, it is also available by itself. The blaster has also been re-released as part of the Hulk Abomination Blaster set.

Magstrike AS-10

The Magstrike AS-10 is a 10-shot, fully auto blaster that resembles a paintball marker. It can be fired full-auto or semi auto by timing trigger pulls. The blaster has a smaller dart capacity than the Rapid Fire AS-20, but with a maximum range of 52 feet. The Magstrike was originally sold as a Dart Tag blaster, but was moved to the N-Strike line with an improved air bladder, as the original version suffered from air leakage over time.

While the Magstrike is a Target exclusive, it had seen a general release as the "Stark Industries N.R.F. 425 Blaster" to promote the first Iron Man film.

Secret Strike AS-1

The Secret Strike AS-1 (formerly known as the Secret Target Strike) was Nerf's smallest blaster before the Jolt EX-1 was released in 2011. It is primed by pumping the handle underneath the barrel 7-10 times. The blaster is fired using the button on the top. It is also the first dart gun to come with a belt clip. Despite its size, it is advertised as having a range of 30 feet. Since its release, the Secret Strike has been molded in several different color schemes; the most commonly available is the current N-Strike yellow/orange scheme. Most package variants come with a cut-out target.

Titan AS-V.1

The Titan AS-V.I, also known as the Big Bad Titan, is a single-shot, muzzle loading rocket launcher, with a slight resemblance to an RPG-7. Although it says on the box that the blaster has a firing distance of 60 feet, it has been said to be able to shoot over 80 feet by angling it upwards. Due to the possibility of potential injury, it is quite rare to see it on sale by itself at any other store than Target (US) or Zellers (Canada). The Titan is commonly sold as part of the N-Strike Unity Power System at Toys "R" Us. For safety concerns, a plastic bead inside the blaster rolls down a plastic track and blocks the trigger from being pulled if the blaster is aimed above a 45 degree angle. The Titan was also re-released as part of the Hulk Abomination Blaster set which was released in conjunction with The Incredible Hulk movie.

Clip System (CS)

First introduced in 2007 with the Longshot CS-6, Clip System blasters use refillable magazine clips for faster reloading, provided that users have extra loaded clips in hand. These blasters require Clip System darts, or "Streamline darts", which are thinner than standard Nerf darts and are designed to fit in the magazine clips. Another alternative is to use "elite darts" which look much like streamline darts but have stiffer foam that allows the dart to travel farther. One unique advantage over other blaster types is the interchangeability of different-sized clips with the blasters of this type.

Alpha Trooper CS-18

The Alpha Trooper CS-18 is a Target (U.S., Australia), Zellers (Canada) and Argos (UK) exclusive slam-fire blaster similar to the Raider CS-35, but in a size close to the Recon CS-6, and it resembles a Heckler & Koch MP5 if attached with the Raider's stock then the Recon's flip up sight folded down, and even the 18-dart extended clip. It is racked by a handle at the bottom of the barrel. The blaster has a stock attachment point that is compatible with the stocks of the Recon and Spectre REV-5, as well as a Tactical Rail System that can accommodate accessories such as a sight or tactical light on top of the unit. Like the Recon, the Alpha Trooper's pistol grip has a hidden compartment that can hold one extra dart. The Alpha Trooper also can function in "slam-fire" mode like the Raider. The blaster is praised for being a small and lightweight, yet high-capacity blaster. However, it is quite easy to clear the entire 18 round drum quickly in slam fire (a feature it shares with the Raider) and is prone to misfire when firing quickly. The blaster shoots surprisingly far with brand new darts. The iron bar sight works pretty well and better than other sights(i.e. scope). it is also quite common for the clip release and pump to lock up if the drum is not firmly in place.

Alpha Trooper CS-12

The Alpha Trooper CS-12 is an upcoming blaster for the N-Strike Elite series. Unlike the Alpha Trooper CS-18, this blaster will come with a 12 dart clip and feature a maximum firing distance of 75 feet. As with its predecessor, the Alpha Trooper CS-12 will be a Target exclusive in the U.S.

Deploy CS-6

The Deploy CS-6 (Flash Break CS-6 in Japan) gets its name because it can transform from a flashlight to a pump-action blaster at the press of a button. Modeled after a Heckler & Koch G11 or a Magpul FMG-9, the Deploy bears its own faux scope inside the carry handle and a built-in flashlight that requires 3 AAA batteries to function. The Tactical Rail System allows the attachment of accessories such as a pinpoint sight, scope or tactical sight to the top of the unit. In addition, the barrel allows the attachment of extensions used by the Spectre REV-5, Recon CS-6 or Longstrike CS-6.

Hail-Fire

The Hail-Fire is a new N-Strike Elite blaster based on the Barricade RV-10, but mostly resembles a Roomba in appearance. The blaster replaces the Barricade's revolving chamber with a rotating carousel ammo rack that holds up to eight magazine clips (and a total of 144 darts, should the user load the carousel with the Stampede ECS' 18-dart long clips); the blaster comes packaged with four 6-dart clips and 24 darts. To compensate for the increased girth, the blaster is fitted with a top handle, which can be cranked back and forth to advance to the next clip. In addition, the power switch is replaced with an acceleration trigger below the main trigger, much like the Rayven CS-18.

Longshot CS-6

The Longshot CS-6 is meant to resemble a sniper rifle, fitted with a scope and a barrel extension that acts as a single blaster. Its stock can also hold an extra clip. The blaster measures 38.5 inches, making the second longest on the line. It is fed by a clip system and is primed by a charging bolt. The barrel extension doubles as a single shot, muzzle-loading pistol that can use any type of dart. The Longshot itself resembles a DSR-50 anti-materiel rifle (even though its bolt system is a pull-back like that of semiautomatic rifles such as the Barrett M82). The appearance of the Longshot CS-6 is similar to the appearance of the Morita series rifles and carbines from the 1997 science fiction movie Starship Troopers, the M41A Pulse Rifle from the 1986 movie Aliens, and the M590 assault rifle from the 1996 science fiction TV series Space: Above and Beyond. It 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 130–150 feet. As of 2010, the Longshot is no longer in production and is now a rarity in stores, following the release of its replacement, the Longstrike CS-6.

Longstrike CS-6

The Longstrike CS-6 (sold in Japan as the Sniper Shot CS-6) is meant to resemble a sniper rifle and a variant of the Recon CS-6, fitted with a sight and long barrel. At over three feet, the Longstrike is currently Nerf's longest blaster. Like its predecessor, the Longshot CS-6, it utilizes an ambidextrous straight-pull bolt action. Two magazines can be stored in the thumbhole stock. The Longstrike looks most like the Dragunov SVD, but also appears to take cues from the Accuracy International Arctic Warfare. The barrel can be detached to convert the Longstrike into a pistol (similar to the "Obrez" variant of the Mosin-Nagant) for close-range attacks. Once the stock is attached, then it cannot be detached without opening the blaster. In addition, the blaster is compatible with the barrel attachments of the Recon, Longshot CS-6 and Spectre REV-5.

Rapid Fire Raider CS-35

The Raider CS-35 is a pump-action blaster, which is cocked by the front handle at the bottom of the barrel. The Raider also introduces a new feature: slam fire. With slam fire, the trigger is held down and each pump fires a dart. The maximum darts fired per second is about 2 1/2. The blaster also features a detachable collapsible stock that can also fit the Recon CS-6, Spectre REV-5, Barricade RV-10 and Alpha Trooper CS-18. It also has a unique drum magazine with a 35 dart capacity that is not sold separately, and can fit in any other Clip System blaster. The primary downside of the blaster is its unpredictable ranges of about 10 to a maximum of 30 feet. Like the Recon CS-6 and the Alpha Trooper CS-18, it also contains a hidden dart holder in the blaster grip. Also, it has a slight resemblance to a MP35, while the pump handle is similar to the one seen in some Ithaca Stakeout shotguns which use a forearm grip (including the one commonly used by Ricardo Tubbs in Miami Vice).

Rampage

The Rampage is a retooled Raider CS-35 (minus the stock) and is part of the N-Strike Elite line. It comes with a smaller 25-dart drum clip. Prior to its release, the Rampage was originally planned to come with a stock and a blast shield.

Rayven CS-18

The Rayven CS-18 is a semi-automatic blaster that was released on December 28, 2011 and resembles the FN P90, the FN F2000 and the Seburo MN-23. Like the Barricade RV-10, it uses a dual flywheel mechanism (which requires four AA batteries) to fire its darts; however, unlike the Barricade, the flywheel motor and ammunition chamber are located behind the trigger. Instead of an on/off switch, the Rayven has a priming trigger under the main trigger to power the flywheel, similar to the Vortex Nitron. Being the Clip System version of the Firefly REV-8, the Rayven uses a special battery-operated magazine clip (which runs on three AA batteries) that lights up the glow-in-the-dark Streamline darts before firing. The Rayven differentiates itself from other Nerf blasters with its electric lime color. The blaster is designed with a barrel tip that can accommodate attachments from the Longstrike CS-6, Recon CS-6 or Spectre REV-5. In addition, it has two tactical rails for further customization. This blaster is part of the new Firefly Tech sub-line alongside the Nerf Vortex Lumitron. An N-Strike Elite repaint in blue and white was released in 2013.

Recon CS-6

The Recon CS-6 is a Nerf blaster that can be used as a rifle or pistol that shoots six rounds of streamline darts. It is one of the most popular blasters in the market - surpassed only by the Maverick REV-6 and Nite Finder EX-3. The Recon is cocked by a slide mechanism. Included with the Recon are a detachable stock, a barrel attachment (allows two-handed operations) with tactical rails on the top and bottom, back-up iron sights and a rail-mounted tactical light that doubles as a laser pointer. The Recon can swap barrel attachments with the Longstrike CS-6 and Spectre REV-5 (these barrel attachments are also compatible with the Deploy CS-6 and Rayven CS-18), and the Recon's wire stock works with blasters designed with stock attachments such as the Alpha Trooper CS-18 and Barricade RV-10. The stock can hold one extra magazine (which is not included), and there is a hidden dart holder in the pistol grip. The telescoping stock on both the Raider CS-35 and the special edition Barricade RV-10 can be easily attached to the Recon CS-6.

As part of the Clip System (CS) series, the blaster is compatible with all types of magazines used by other CS blasters. The Recon has encountered criticism for jamming problems, but received praise for its convertible and innovative design. It was recalled in 2009 because the blaster's plunger was exposed, and could catch on to skin as it was fired, causing bruises, welts and occasionally cuts. The new Recon blasters now have a cover over the plunger. This blaster bears much resemblance to a Heckler & Koch HK416 (when the telescoping stock of the Raider CS-35 is attached), except for the M16's carry handle.

Retaliator

The Retaliator is a reworked version of the Recon CS-6 and is part of the N-Strike Elite line. It comes with a 12-dart clip, a sturdier stock and a tactical foregrip that attaches to the barrel extension. The barrel extension itself features helical rifling, instead of the linear rifling with the Recon barrel extensions. The blaster replaces the Recon's reverse plunger mechanism with a more powerful direct plunger unit. A Kohl's exclusive "Rapid Strike Mission Kit" consists of the bare Retaliator pistol, two 18-dart clips and 36 darts.

Stryfe

The Stryfe is a new N-Strike Elite blaster released within the first quarter of 2013. It is similar in appearance to the N-Strike Elite Stockade, but it uses Clip System magazines rather than a rotating cylinder, and it requires four AA batteries to power its dual flywheel motor. Aside from two tactical rails and stock attachment, the Stryfe has a barrel attachment. The blaster almost has a resemblance to the sidearm that Linn Kurosawa uses in the intro cutscene in Capcom's Alien vs. Predator arcade game.

Electronic Clip System (ECS)

Electronic Clip System blasters use a fully automatic mechanism to fire rounds in succession, eliminating the need for a manual cocking system.

Stampede ECS

The Stampede ECS (sold in Japan as the Blazing Burst ECS) is Nerf's first fully auto clip system blaster, requiring six 1.5 Volt D battery to operate, and it mostly resembles a AA-12, but sports a carry handle. It introduced a new model of clip, holding 18 streamline darts instead of six. The blaster includes a tactical blast shield, tactical foregrip with pop-out bipod, three 18-dart clips, one 6-dart clip, and sixty streamline darts, but some bonus packages includes 4 18-dart magazines and 2 6-dart magazine, or 40 bonus darts. The blaster also has 6 Tactical Rails, which allows the attachment of accessories from other N-Strike blasters such as a pinpoint sight, scope, or tactical light. It is easy to hold and not as heavy as the Vulcan. It is also the real release of the "Spartan" from the video games, as the two blasters 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.

Electronically Belt Fed (EBF)

Electronically Belt Fed blasters use a motor to feed a specially designed ammo belt to the blaster for full-auto firing.

Vulcan EBF-25

A Nerf N-Strike Vulcan.

The Vulcan EBF-25 (sold in the UK as the Havok Fire EBF-25) is a fully automatic machine gun, fitted with a removable tripod. This blaster resembles the KAC chainsaw variant of a Stoner LMG. 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. The Vulcan can be fired in bolt action single-shot mode or full-auto mode with 6 D batteries. The blaster has three tactical rails that can be used to mount additional accessories such as a targeting sight. A single belt, which holds 25 darts, will fit into the ammo box on the side of the blaster, and additional belts can be purchased separately.

Mega Series

Mega Series blasters use darts that are twice the size of regular Nerf darts and boast firing distances up to 100 feet.

Action Blasters

Big Bad Bow

The Big Bad Bow is a remake of the Bow N Arrow from 1992 and was originally released in the Hypersight series from 1997. Though the blaster resembles a traditional bow and arrow, it operates more like a crossbow. Only the main body functions as the blaster, while the bow parts are for aesthetic purposes. The Big Bad Bow is operated by pulling the rear handle to cock it, then pulling the trigger to fire the foam arrow. It features a faux scope for targeting and a holder to store two extra arrows. The blaster was previously offered in red before it was reissued in yellow in 2011 as part of the N-Strike line. In 2012, a limited edition version of the Big Bad Bow in its original purple Hypersight color was released as Avengers' Hawkeye Bow for The Avengers toy line.

Blazin' Bow

The Blazin' Bow is an upcoming bow and arrow type blaster designed to replace the Big Bad Bow. Unlike its predecessor, the Blazin' Bow uses a pull-and-release mechanism that closely resembles the function of an actual bow and arrow. It is colored black and orange with a flame pattern, and has a maximum firing range of 40 feet.

Value Packs

Attack Unit

The N-Strike Attack Unit is a Toys "R" Us exclusive gift set that includes six Reflex IX-1 blasters (three yellow, three blue) and 12 whistler darts.

Disk Shot

The Disk Shot is a set that comes with the Element EX-6 with six suction darts, an electric-powered disk launcher with six foam disks and a wireless remote control that can be attached to the tactical rail of any Nerf blaster. Much like clay pigeon shooting machines, the launcher fires the disks in the air at different angles for moving target practice.

Element Action Kit

The Element EX-6 Action Kit is a Toys "R" Us exclusive gift set that includes the Element blaster with suction darts, a tactical scope and a tactical light.

Quick Blast Game

The N-Strike Quick Blast Game includes two Reflex IX-1 blasters (one yellow, one blue), four whistler darts, a deck of robot playing cards and nine target stands, along with instructions on how to play any of the four card games.

Rapid Strike Mission Kit

The N-Strike Elite Rapid Strike Mission Kit is a Kohl's exclusive gift set that includes the Retaliator pistol unit (minus the accessories), two 18-dart clips and 36 Elite darts.

Tech Target

The Tech Target is a set that comes with two Reflex IX-1 blasters and an electronic target board. It is also sold in sets of one blaster. The board has pressure-sensitive panels that register hits from darts and an LED counter to indicate game modes and scores.

Unity Power System

The 3-in-1 Unity Power System is a Toys "R" Us exclusive combination of the Titan AS-V.1, the Hornet AS-6 and the Scout IX-3 - all of which are repainted in red. Once combined, all three blasters can be fired through the Titan. The original 2004 version of this value pack came with a target-shooting DVD game.

Accessories

Numerous accessories for Nerf blasters are available separately or supplied with selected blasters. These consist of ammunition holders or attachments that enhance the functional and/or aesthetic elements of Nerf blasters, as well as some Super Soaker blasters.

Tactical Rail Accessories

Mission kits

• Tactical Light - A small light accessory that emits a green-blue beam that simulates a laser sight, powered by three 1.5V AAA batteries. Comes with 10 micro darts.
• Tactical Scope - A non-functional telescopic sight with a removable orange lens for improved vision under light. The scope also has a tactical rail to mount other accessories. Sold individually with 10 Suction darts or bundled with the Element EX-6 Action Kit. A different version of this scope is bundled with the Longshot CS-6.
• Pinpoint Sight - A sight using a red dot. The red dot sight is better with short-ranged weapons. Comes with 10 suction darts. This attachment was discontinued in the early 2010s, but in 2012, a blue repaint of the Pinpoint Sight was offered as a promotional giveaway item with the purchase of an N-Strike Elite at Toys "R" Us branches in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Mission App Tactical Rail Mount - An attachment that connects an iPhone to any Nerf blaster with a tactical rail. This enables users to record their Nerf wars and post them online using a free iPhone app.

Ammunition accessories

• Flip Clip - A plastic coupler that connects two Clip System magazines together for faster reloading. Comes with two magazines and 30 Streamline darts.
• 18-Dart Drum - Originally sold with the Alpha Trooper CS-18, this drum comes with 18 Streamline darts and is compatible with any Clip System blaster.
• Bandolier Kit - A bandolier strap that holds individual darts and Clip System magazines. Comes with two magazines and 24 Streamline darts.
• Vulcan Belt - A replacement belt for the Vulcan EBF-25 that comes with 25 Whistler darts.
• Elite Bandolier Kit - A reissue of the Bandolier Kit, with the bandolier in black and blue and the Clip System magazines with one half molded in clear orange. The kit comes with 24 Elite darts.
• Tactical Vest - A black vest that holds up to 12 darts, four Clip System magazines and two N-Force swords. Comes with two translucent magazines and 12 streamline darts.
• Ammo Bag - A forest camouflage colored bag that holds up to 100 darts or a combination of darts and clip system magazines. Comes with 50 camouflage Streamline darts, suction darts, or whistler darts.
• Ammo Box - A gray foot-locker-style box that holds more than 300 darts. Comes with 100 Sonic micro darts or 100 Streamline darts.

Ammunition

All Nerf blasters come packaged with a set of foam darts 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.

As of 2013, Elite darts have become the new standard darts, as they are compatible with both regular and Clip System blasters.

• Suction darts - Blue or black-tipped foam darts with suction cups that stick to glass windows or flat surfaces. Also available in forest camouflage when purchased with the Ammo Bag.
• Whistler darts - Black-tipped darts with holes on their sides, which emit whistling sounds when fired. Also available in forest camouflage when purchased with the Ammo Bag.
• Sonic micro darts - Reverse-colored Whistler darts in black with orange tips. Currently, the Reflex IX-1 is the only blaster packaged with these darts, as other regular blasters come packaged with Whistler darts. Also available with the Ammo Box.
• Clip System (Streamline) darts - Orange-tipped darts with a smaller diameter, designed to fit in Clip System magazines. Also available in forest camouflage when purchased with the Ammo Bag.
• Glow-in-the-dark darts - White suction darts that glow in the dark. They only glow, though, if shot by certain blasters like the Firefly REV-8.
• Glow-in-the-dark Clip System darts - White Streamline darts that glow in the dark when exposed to a lighting system such as the Rayven CS-18's Firefly Tech magazine clip.
• Elite darts - Blue foam darts introduced in the N-Strike Elite line. They resemble the Streamline darts, but are slightly thicker in diameter.
• Glow-in-the-dark Elite darts - White Elite darts that glow in the dark when exposed to a lighting system such as the Elite Rayven CS-18's Firefly Tech magazine clip.

See also

• Nerf war
• Nerf N-Strike and Nerf N-Strike Elite - Games for the Wii with real Nerf blasters.
• The Great Office War - A viral video using Nerf blasters.
• Nerf Vortex - A sub-line that uses foam/plastic disc ammunition.
• Dart Tag - A competition-based sub-line that uses Velcro-tipped darts.
• Super Soaker - Water guns currently sold under the Nerf brand.
• Lazer Tag - Laser tag guns currently sold under the Nerf brand.

External links

• Official site
• Takara Tomy official Nerf site Template:Ja icon