Despite designs that often make them look like they’re part of the US military’s advanced arsenal, Nerf’s dart-blasters are just toys, and as a result their performance often disappoints compared to ...

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For boy and girls, a toy blaster can be the ultimate gift for fun and games. Even us adults can have nostalgia-tinged fun with one. It’s a unique kind of excitement, running around firing darts, ...

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Jake is on a mission to create the ultimate high-powered dart blaster after his roommate, Purple Dude, goes missing! Frustrated with a weak blow dart, Jake decides to invent something with serious ...

Despite designs that make them look like the inspiration for video game weapons that can effortlessly mow down waves of enemy aliens, Nerf’s dart blaster toys aren’t quite as aggressive at burning ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook We have some seriously exciting news for NERF fans today. Hasbro has unveiled the Nerf Pro Stryfe ...

The Nerf Pro Stryfe X blasts short darts — and not a new proprietary one. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. is a senior editor and ...

There's a certain thrill in creating something mechanically complex, and for Cyber Monday, younger members of the family can experience that excitement with K'Nex Cyber-X C5 NeoStrike. This ...

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