This powerful, pump-handle blaster features a five-nozzle blast to deliver five streams of water at a target. Kids use the flip-up sight to perfect their aim and the tactical rail to ready their shot. Then, they pump the handle and unleash multiple streams of water to douse unsuspecting opponents up to 25 feet away.
— As of 6/11/2012 this product had 4.1 out of 5 stars from 37 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Durable; great range as long as it isn't windy; easy to use. Cons: Some reviewers reported purchasing defective items that did not pump or build enough pressure to shoot water.

Using a free app, users mount their iPhones into a plastic laser shooter and can begin playing a game of laser tag with up to 24 other players. Each blaster has a range of up to 250 feet. Players can also play the game solo. Launch date: August 2012.

The Nerf VORTEX NITRON Blaster features a cutting-edge acceleration trigger that propels a full-auto storm of discs toward targets with extreme range for an all-out assault. The Centerfire Tech electronic scope features pulsing targeting lights to help kids center their aim. The included 20-disc magazine and onboard magazine storage make reloading quick and simple. In addition to being fully automatic, the NITRON is fully customizable with the Tactical Rail System that is compatible with most VORTEX and N-Strike Mission Kit accessories (sold separately) for a fully customizable battlefield experience.
— As of 10/18/2011 this product had 3.6 out of 5 stars from 5 reviews on ToysRUs.com. Pros: Appealing visual design; automatic. Cons: There is a lag when firing; takes lots of batteries, which is expensive.

Having enough ammo on hand can mean the difference between winning and losing when it comes to NERF blaster missions. The Nerf Vortex Vigilon Disc Blaster holds up to 5 long-range discs, and its built-in clip drops down at the touch of a button. Simply release the clip, reload the discs and reengage the clip for minimum rearming time and maximum blasting action. Offering long-range, high-powered disc-blasting technology, Nerf Vortex Vigilon Disc Blaster hurls ultra-distance discs for the ultimate battle experience. The Nerf Vortex Vigilon Disc Blaster comes with 5 discs and instructions.
— As of 10/18/2011 this product had 4.3 out of 5 stars from 8 reviews on ToysRUs.com. Pros: Easy to reload; shoots long distances. Cons: Discs bounce off of the surfaces they hit and become lost.

Pump-action, 10-disc blaster is customizable so kids can enhance their fire control or modify their blaster for mobility. With removable 10-disc magazine for maximum firepower with minimum reloading time. Removable stock and versatile Tactical Rail System let kids modify their blaster to meet their battlefield needs. (Tactical Rail accessories sold separately.) As with all VORTEX blasters, features XLR long-range disc technology to launch discs an ultra long distance. PRAXIS blaster comes with removable stock, 10-disc magazine, 10 discs and instructions.
— As of 10/14/2011 this product had 4.8 out of 5 stars from 5 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Accurate, long range; several reviewers said this was their favorite of the Vortex line. Cons: Discs are easily lost and not sold separately.
— As of 10/14/2011 this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 6 reviews on ToysRUs.com. Pros: Simple to use; clip loading process is satisfying; Doesn't hurt to get hit by the discs. Cons: Discs get lost easily.

No one will suspect a barrage of mini marshmallows from this small 12” bow. Load mini marshmallows into the chamber and pull the sting back to unleash the white and fluffy ammo. Pull the sting back again to release another marshmallow. The bow will shoot as fast as it can be pulled. Launch date: 2011.

In spite of it's small size, this marshmallow shooter can go the distance. Load one mini marshmallow into the front barrel, pump the front grip 5-7 times, then pull the trigger and watch the marshmallow fly up to 30 feet away. This tiny 6” shooter is the perfect size for a stocking stuffer, or stash it in a desk drawer for emergency ‘mallow attacks. Launch date: 2011.

Shoot potato pellets over 50 feet. Just combine one potato with this 6 inch potato gun for hours of fun. Each potato will yield about 300 pellets.
— John Blair, owner of Science Safari in Cary, N.C., told TDmonthly in a September 2011 survey that they sell about 15 of this item each month.

Fully automatic for maximum speed, this blaster lets users just pull the trigger to begin the drenching action. Fill the water clip, attach it to the blaster and begin sending soaking streams up to 25 feet away. Requires no pumping action.

Pump-handle water blaster blasts a spinning stream of water up to 20 feet away. Detachable stock adjusts to different reaches. Water blaster comes with spinning barrel, detachable stock, tactical rails and a water clip.
— As of 6/14/2011 this product had 4.3 out of 5 stars from 7 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Gets opponent very wet; spinning barrel is amusing.  Cons: Uses water in the clip too fast; extra clips are expensive.

The Executive Marshmallow Shooter holds 25 miniature marshmallows in its magazine chamber and fires up to 30 feet accurately.

This pump-action device fires miniature marshmallows approximately 30 feet on a line. This shooter has two magazines that hold 25 marshmallows each and is top-rack, dishwasher safe to clean. The shooter, like all Marshmallow Fun Company products, is designed to shoot nothing but soft, safe marshmallows.

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The Double Barrel Crossbow fires mini marshmallows from two magazines.

The Max Force™ Shadow Hawk 100 is great for long range missions, complete with bipod for effective long range firing over 100 feet.  It includes 120 refill pellets, two 8 round cartridges and Mission Glasses. Launch date: Fall 2011.

This intense play gun for older children shoots water soaked paper pellets that stick to their targets. Includes 102 pellet refills, two 8-round clips for easy loading, eyewear, and accuracy up to 60 feet.  Launch date: Fall 2011.

This battery-powered dart gun shoots a succession of 20 foam darts in rapid-fire. Launch date: Spring 2011.

The Nerf N-Strike Longshot CS-6 Blaster is a two-in-one dart blaster that's more than 3' long and sends darts zooming up to 35' away. Your child can take their blasting skills to the extreme with pinpoint precision using the targeting scope. Two quick-reload clips hold a total of 12 Streamline Darts. There's even a fold-down bi-pod to help your child steady their aim for important shots. If they're looking for a quick shot at close range, the blaster has removable parts to give one-handed freedom with a pistol-style blaster. In either mode, they can load up, aim, press the trigger and watch the darts go the distance.
— As of 10.25.10, this product was rated #8 in Walmart's Outdoor Play category.

This patent-pending crossbow assembles quickly and can shoot large marshmallows 30'. The shooter just loads one piece of "ammunition" into the marshmallow chamber, pulls back on the plunger grip until locks into place, and then pulls the trigger to release the plunger tube and shoot the marshmallow.

The Camo Power Popper launches soft foam balls with the slide of the handle. It comes with 12 orange balls. WARNING: Do not shoot at eyes or head.
— "I sold out [of 12 pieces] in two weeks. I did not think they would sell so quickly. But my nephew has one and he is 12 years old and loves it," Jeanette Lauture, owner of Aunt Jean's Toys & Treats in Montclair, N.J., told TDmonthly in April 2010.

Scope out a target, and squeeze the trigger for a spread of mini marshmallow furry. The NEW futuristic Marshmallow Rapid Fire blasts multiple mini marshmallows up to 30 feet in one shot. Regulate the use of marshmallow ammo by varying the amount of pumps that create air pressure. The more pumps to the rear handle, the more marshmallows will exit the barrel. When pumped to full capacity, The Marshmallow Rapid Fire sprays out the entire magazine of 25 mini marshmallows with one squeeze of the trigger.

The MForcer pistol is the first ever rapid-fire marshmallow shooter, allowing you to shoot 15 consecutive marshmallows at unsuspecting targets. It packs all the punch of the company's flagship Marshmallow Shooter into quarter of the size. Load up to 15 mini-marshmallows into the chamber, give it a quick pump, and the MForcer is set for rapid fire attack. There’s no need to for any additional pumping after each shot.

This gun has the highest dart capacity of any toy Nerf has produced. The drum magazine holds 35 darts and has a clear window so the user knows when it’s getting low. Single or multi-shot modes allow variations on how it fires. It also includes an adjustable shoulder stock.

Air-powered foam dart shooter is 8" in length, and includes two 3.5" foam darts. 6"x11" blister pack.

The air powered paintball repeater releases up to 20 paintballs in just ten seconds. The paintball repeater features an air tank that has a built in pressure gauge and safety valve. It can shoot up to 10 paintballs on one fully pressurized air tank, and up to 20 paintballs in just ten seconds. It also comes with safety goggles, a wipe-clean target and 40 biodegradable, non-toxic and water-soluble paintballs.