Recently Nerf sent me one of their new dart blasters, a big, rifle-like gun called the N-Strike Raider that packs a really huge dart magazine. The most logical comparison would be between the Raider and last year’s star, the electrically-powered …
Continue ReadingThis spring I reviewed the Nerf N-Force Sword. Vaguely manga-esque in appearance and coming in two models, the sword provides a safe outlet to the inevitable duels kids wage. As I wrote in that review, kids will battle whether it’s …
Continue ReadingToday marks the 40th anniversary of the release of the original Nerf ball. Most geek dads’ first memory of Nerf involves innocuous sports equipment of various descriptions. The brand’s developer, Parker Brothers, sold millions of units the first year alone, …
Continue ReadingI picked up a Nerf Vulcan last year soon after they went on sale, and it faithfully protected my cubicle and me for a few months. The Vulcan’s reign over the office came to an abrupt end when one of …
Continue ReadingA few short days from now — September 9th, to be exact — Nerf will celebrate its 40th anniversary. From its humble beginnings as a foam ball to the vast array of products out today, playing with Nerf has been …
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