X-Shot Excel Crusher Schaumstoffdart-Blaster (48 Darts)

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Kids' verdict: Kids were drawn to the exciting design of this toy, especially because of the scope and the exciting pump-action firing mechanism. The darts won't have any chance to slow down in the air, so at that range they'll be hitting you as hard as they can. Sometimes, toys come along that you didn’t know you needed, until they appear on a shelf or at a Toy Fair.

Adults' verdict: Good fun if you want to blow your opponents away in a flurry of foam darts, but the motor is noisy and it's prone to jamming when you try to fire single, controlled shots. An orange slide can be pushed forward with the press of a button, disengaging the belt indexing mechanism.The main grip itself, while plain in shape, is textured perfectly for gripping, especially when holding at the hip.

There are several sling points on the blaster for carrying it, but with how light it actually is, adding a sling is unnecessary unless you’re simply carrying it as extra equipment.We put up a target and used each toy gun to fire several rounds of foam darts, judging them on how firmly the darts hit the target, and how easily we were able to hit the same spot consistently. Although not the most accurate, it has a brilliant range and the kids enjoyed raining foam darts on their foes with little effort or skill needed.