There is an opinion that, growing up, boys do not cease to need toys. True, over time, these very toys become more advanced and modernized. Any thinking person understands what is meant by all these real cars with powerful motors, motorcycles, helicopters and more. Someone will say that opinion is so baseless and completely untrue. Like, already at the age of 12-14 a male teenager ceases to be interested in any trinkets created in order to entertain and bring joy, among which are toy pistols, assault rifles, radio-controlled cars, for example. That a teenager would prefer a game on a Sony PS or XBox, rather than developing in his mind a plan to capture the enemy or completely eliminate him.
However, we decided to challenge this conclusion of many modern parents and tell the reader about a toy that will be interesting not only for kids and adolescents, but also for their fathers. We will talk about Nerf blasters, an overview of the main models, the main characteristics and stylish "chips" invented by the developers for a great time for the younger generation in the company of peers and friends.
Hasbro - Truly Quality Toys
I would like to start with the presentation of the manufacturer's company, which produces truly durable, long-range and unique toy weapons for boys. Those who at least once had to hold in their hands or even just contemplate Hasbro products should not explain that all the toys of this manufacturer are thoroughly thought out and developed according to established standards in compliance with absolutely all criteria recommended for children. Hasbro toys, including not only Nerf blasters, are almost impossible to break. They are made of high-quality, odorless plastic. Such a toy can repeatedly fall to the floor from a table or a children's bed and remain unscathed.
For parents of hooligan boys who are faced with breakdowns of donated trinkets to their fast-moving children, this circumstance is an undoubted plus. All Hasbro parts are tightly interconnected, not loose and loose. This toy is nice to hold in your hands.
Do not skimp, because everything is thought out to the smallest detail
Hasbro's product range is quite extensive. Here, and toy weapons, and themed play sets, released after the sensational film and animation premieres, as well as inertial news that respond to touch, talk, laugh and blink. It is worth saying that such diversity attracts attention, but many are confused by the relatively high cost of products. However, you do not need to skimp, because according to the reviews of those who still decided to purchase Hasbro for their child, they will never return to cheaper analogues. By the way, the bullets of the Nerf weapons are made of soft material, which makes them absolutely safe. But the air pump, with which the blaster releases a bullet, and the shutter cocking mechanism itself are not capable of causing any harm to the child. It is noteworthy that the pump has a high rate of fire and contributes to a sufficient range of the shot (sometimes up to 26 meters).
Interesting modifications of children's pump-action weapons
Hasbro has a lot of products, so we won’t even be able to talk about one specific line within one article, so we’ll try to focus on only a few interesting modifications of Nerf children's blasters:
- Ritaliator "Elite", designed for boys over 5 years old.
- "Zombie Strike" - a unique machine gun equipped with four reels.
- “Super Soaker” and “Zip Faere” - water blasters.
- "Mega Mastadone" - a huge mega-weapon designed for children over 8 years old.
All of the above models have much in common, but also differ from each other. Among the same features, I would like to note a color palette in which all blasters are made. Hasbro prefers bright and stylish toys, so bright orange, white, light green and gray tones predominate in the colors of these machine guns and machine guns. It is noteworthy that the bullets, which can be purchased separately and in various quantities, are often also bright, and sometimes you can even find specimens that glow in the dark.
By purchasing one, you get four
Nerf Ritalizer Elite Blaster is not just a weapon designed for a child from 5 years old. This is a whole set of modules that each boy, at his discretion, can add to or remove from toy weapons. The blaster is made of durable plastic in four colors: blue, white, black and orange. The main element weighs about 500 g. When assembled, Nerf weighs about 820 g. The delivery set, which, incidentally, is an impressive size colorful box (with a width of 48 cm, a height of 30 cm, a depth of 7 cm) with a panoramic front view, included:
- Ultrasound (the main module and the cartridge horn inserted into it).
- Butt.
- Extension barrel (often used for better guidance and range of bullets).
- Handle for easy shooting.
- Bullets (a set of 12 pieces that are needed to maximize the charge of the cartridge horn).
The assembled blaster is large enough - 65 cm in length. Disassembled (one main element of an ultrasound scan) - only 32 cm. The range of a shot from such a weapon is 21 meters.
Machine gun for a real zombie hunter
The Nerf Blaster "Zombie Strike" will delight any boy with its dimensions and functionality. This huge “cannon” is delivered in a huge box with the same panoramic foreground, thanks to which the power and quality of Hasbro products can be appreciated even in the store. The machine gun itself is made in several bright colors: light green, orange, black and brown. Options will please any connoisseur:
- The Nerf blaster itself.
- Two separate drums with a capacity of 6 rounds each.
- Handle for easy guidance.
- A set of cartridges - 24 pcs. By the way, it fits so much into the assembled blaster, which makes it possible to shoot back from the enemy for a rather long time without additional reloading. Bullets in a set of acid green color, but for the series "Zombie Strike" were released additional accessories that glow in the dark. After all, even a small child knows that zombies become active in the dark.
Children's weapon pump action. And I would like to note that you can shoot with the trigger, and you can simply cock the pump without interruption, thereby firing shells one after another. When assembled, the weapon weighs about 1 kg, so it will be quite difficult for a child less than 5 years old to hold it in his hands.
The best kids weapon for a hot summer
In the 30-degree heat it is pleasant to cool with cool water in the pool or on the lake. But making the children sit still for at least several minutes in a row is quite difficult. A great alternative for them is Nerf water blasters, which not only carry away the game with the head, but also cool them with splashes of life-giving moisture. Among the best new products from Hasbro, it is worth highlighting the Super Soaker and Zip Fire blasters. For a child from two years old, “Zip Fire” is a fine miniature pistol that does not require platoon bolts and other things. The principle of its work is so simple that even a baby will understand its functionality without the help of adults. It will be enough only to pour water into a special tank and pull the trigger when the imaginary enemy encroaches on the territory occupied before him.
Crossbow or conventional long-range "gun"?
Nerf Super Soaker Blaster is a weapon for older children than 2-3 years. The toy is made in the form of a crossbow and shoots with three streams of water. The firing range is about 11 meters. The crossbow itself is made in four colors: blue, white, orange and light green. A water blaster weighs about 500 g. By the way, if you want to concentrate all the power of a shot into one water stream, the additional "shoulders" of the crossbow add up, turning it into a full-fledged gun with one barrel.
Mega Mastodon is a giant that any teenager dreams of
The most weighty and most expensive toy machine gun of the Hasbro company is the large Nerf blaster with the talking name Mega Mastodon. The price of a toy in the Russian market starts from 8 thousand rubles, but for this money the buyer receives a good set. The box itself is 86 cm long, 40 cm wide and almost 11 cm deep. It contains the blaster itself, mostly red with some details made in orange, as well as a set of bullets of 24 pieces and a convenient belt for carrying a huge drum machine gun on the shoulder. The recommended age of a young man who should buy such a blaster is 8 years, because when assembled, the toy weighs about 2 kg. It is worth noting that the Nerf Mega Mastodon toy blaster toy is one of the most long-range of all presented above. Bullets fired from such a machine gun are capable of covering a distance of 26 meters.
Information for consideration
When choosing toys for children, each parent first of all thinks about their safety and quality. Nerf blasters are tested, certified and meet all the requirements to take their rightful place in the hands of a growing defender who seeks to protect his loved ones from a fictional enemy. The manufacturer thought through everything to the smallest detail, because almost all modules from different Nerf weapons are interchangeable so that if you wish, you can assemble your own unique "gun" or upgrade it every day.