2023 is shaping up to be the year of NERF. NERF isn’t just darts and foam balls, NERF has new Gel blasters and a tie-in with the upcoming Dungeons and Dragons movie with some unique weapons and blasters. I am really excited about all the new launches from NERF. Beyond the NERF Elite Junior line which was just announced, the iconic active play lifestyle brand is also expanding its product innovations with the following new blasters:
- NERF Pro Gelfire Legion Blaster: With exceptional quality and style, this awesome backyard blaster includes a 130-round capacity hopper and 5,000 dehydrated NERF PRO GELFIRE soft super absorbent polymer projectiles so fans can burst into battle with hydrated rounds that burst on impact.
- Ahead of the March 31st theatrical release of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, NERF is treating fans to an exciting line of products to get them ready for the adventure to come in the new film based on the magical world of D&D: the NERF Dungeons & Dragons Themberchaud, NERF Dungeons & Dragons Rakor Blaster and NERF Dungeons & Dragons Palarandusk.
- NERF Rival Pilot XXIII-100 Blaster and NERF Rival Forerunner XXIII-1200 Blaster, which both fire rounds at a velocity of 90 feet per second and use NERF RIVAL Accu-Rounds that feature an improved aerodynamic design and dimple pattern to provide more consistent flight.
- The non-stop, high-energy, competitive action of NERF Hyper is also back with the new The NERF Hyper Impulse-40 Blaster gives you non-stop, high-energy, competitive action through its spring-open hopper for instant round reloading, and ability to release rounds at a velocity of up to 110 feet per second! Outblast and outlast with the revolutionary NERF HYPER system.
Best of all, NERF is kicking off the year celebrating the 30th anniversary of the NERF Vortex football that debuted in 1993. Throughout the decades, the NERF Vortex Football has gone through several innovative designs as the brand also partnered with sports icons like John Elway in 1996 and Peyton Manning in 2002. Join in on the celebrations and grab your NERF Vortex Aero Howler Foam football, which features a flight-optimizing tail, perfect for long-distance indoor and outdoor play.
NERF GELFIRE
NERF PRO GELFIRE LEGION BLASTER (HASBRO/Ages 14 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/ Available January 2023 at most major retailers including Walmart, Target and Amazon)
Burst into battle with NERF PRO GELFIRE blasters featuring Gelfire rounds, hydrated rounds that burst on impact! These massive-capacity blasters deliver high-performance blasting to ignite your competitive advantage. NERF PRO GELFIRE rounds come dehydrated in the box, giving you a huge amount of rounds for multiple refills. Add water to hydrate the rounds to prepare them for use. The hydrated rounds fire from the blaster at a high velocity and burst when they hit a target. No need to pick up rounds! The NERF PRO GELFIRE LEGION BLASTER features spring action priming, no batteries needed. It has slam fire action to fire rounds in a continuous stream. This awesome backyard blaster includes a 130-round capacity hopper and 5,000 dehydrated NERF PRO GELFIRE soft super absorbent polymer projectiles. The gel blaster’s innovative design combines exceptional quality and style. Includes trigger lock to prevent accidental firing and certified protective eyewear. Outdoor use recommended. Available for purchase at most major toy retailers starting January 2023. #PlayResponsibly
NERF X DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
NERF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS THEMBERCHAUD (HASBRO/Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $27.99/Available: Spring 2023)
The NERF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS THEMBERCHAUD dart-firing crossbow blaster captures the magic of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and the D&D role-playing game. The bow launches 1 NERF ELITE foam dart for active play in kids outdoor games. It is inspired by Themberchaud, a fire-breathing red dragon who hoards treasure in the Underdark caverns of D&D’s Forgotten Realms. Your adventure through the exciting fantasy world of D&D continues as you build your NERF D&D collection of blasters and gear. The crossbow has a flexible tail that wraps around your arm in indoor and outdoor play. It includes 6 NERF ELITE darts and has dart storage beneath the red dragon’s wings. To fire a dart, pull the string back and hook it in place, load 1 dart, and pull the trigger. It’s the perfect gift for kids 8 and up who love fantasy toys, pretend play, and action play! (Each sold separately, subject to availability.) Eyewear recommended (not included). No batteries required. Available for purchase at most major toy retailers starting January 2023.
NERF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS RAKOR BLASTER (HASBRO/Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99/Available: Spring 2023)
The NERF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS RAKOR BLASTER brings home the fantasy of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and the D&D roleplaying game. The dart blaster launches 2 NERF ELITE foam darts in a row for active play in outdoor games. It is inspired by the black dragon Rakor, who unleashes acid breath upon any adventurer in the Forgotten Realms who dares challenge him for his treasure. Your adventure through the magical world of D&D continues as you build your NERF D&D collection of blasters and gear! (Each sold separately, subject to availability.) The blaster is easy to load and fire: Front-load 2 darts into the blaster, pull the priming handle, and pull the trigger to launch 1 dart in high-energy indoor and outdoor play. The blaster includes 4 NERF ELITE foam darts makes a great gift for kids 8 and up who love action play and fantasy toys. Eyewear recommended (not included). No batteries required. Available for purchase at most major toy retailers starting January 2023.
NERF MICROSHOTS DUNGEONS & DRAGONS PALARANDUSK HASBRO/Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $11.99/Available: Spring 2023)
The NERF MICROSHOTS DUNGEONS & DRAGONS PALARANDUSK dart blaster brings home the magic of the Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and the D&D roleplaying game. The gold dragon blaster launches 1 NERF ELITE foam dart and features a compact size that’s great for high-energy indoor and outdoor games. It is inspired by the gold dragon Palarandusk, the protector of the city of Neverwinter in D&D’s Forgotten Realms. Kids can blast into indoor and outdoor play quickly with this easy-to-use dart blaster. Load a dart into the front of the blaster, pull down the priming handle, and press the trigger to fire. It includes 2 NERF ELITE foam darts. The adventure through the exciting world of D&D continues as you build your NERF D&D collection of blasters and gear. (Each sold separately, subject to availability.) Eyewear recommended (not included). No batteries required. Available for purchase at most major toy retailers starting January 2023.
NERF X DUNGEONS & DRAGONS HOLGA’S GREATAXE (HASBRO/Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $22.99/Available: Spring 2023)
The NERF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS HOLGA’S GREATAXE toy is inspired by the greataxe used by Holga the barbarian in the highly anticipated movie, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves! With a foam head and easy-grip plastic handle, this replica axe will fire up the imaginations of kids and collectors alike. Kids can imagine themselves in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy world of the Forgotten Realms as they take on all challengers with Holga’s Greataxe in pretend play and action roleplay. Collectors can continue their adventure through the Realms as they build a NERF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS collection of blasters and gear! Each sold separately, subject to availability. Available for purchase at most major toy retailers starting January 2023.
NERF X DUNGEONS & DRAGONS XENK’S DAGGERSWORD (HASBRO/Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99/Available: Spring 2023)
The NERF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS XENK’S DAGGERSWORD toy is inspired by the sword used by Xenk the paladin in the highly anticipated movie, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves! This replica sword has a foam blade and will fire up the imaginations of kids and collectors alike. Kids can imagine themselves in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy world of the Forgotten Realms as they take on all challengers with Xenk’s Daggersword in pretend play! Collectors can continue their adventure through the Realms as they build a NERF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS collection of blasters and gear! Each sold separately, subject to availability. Each sold separately, subject to availability. Available for purchase at most major toy retailers starting January 2023.
NERF RIVAL
NERF RIVAL PILOT XXIII-100 BLASTER (HASBRO/Ages 14 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $11.99/Available exclusively at Walmart: January 2023)
They’re the most accurate NERF RIVAL blasters and the most accurate NERF RIVAL rounds ever*! The blasters include NERF RIVAL Accu-Rounds, which have an improved aerodynamic design and dimple pattern to provide more consistent flight. Take aim at targets using the sight designed for improved precision in competitive games. The barrel is optimized with a streamlined design engineered for enhanced performance. The NERF RIVAL PILOT XXIII-100 BLASTER has break-open loading, pull-down priming t-bar, single-round capacity, and fires rounds at a velocity of 90 feet per second. This NERF blaster has a large fixed rear sight to improve accuracy of your aim. Pull the handle to break open the barrel, load 1 round, close the break barrel, and pull the trigger. Includes trigger lock. Available exclusively at Walmart starting January 2023.
NERF RIVAL FORERUNNER XXIII-1200 BLASTER (HASBRO/Ages 14 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $27.99/ Available January 2023 at most major retailers including Walmart, Target and Amazon)
They’re the most accurate NERF RIVAL blasters and most accurate Nerf Rival rounds ever*! The blasters include NERF RIVAL Accu-Rounds, which have an improved aerodynamic design and dimple patten to provide more consistent flight. The barrel is also optimized with a streamlined design engineered for enhanced performance. The NERF RIVAL FORERUNNER XXIII-1200 BLASTER has pump-action priming, 12-round capacity, and fires rounds at a velocity of 90 feet per second. Improve the accuracy of your aim with the edge-glow front sight and adjustable rear sight that slides backward and forward to dial in the angle of your shot. The blaster has 12-round capacity and includes 12 high-impact NERF RIVAL Accu-Rounds, so you can fire 12 rounds in a row. NERF RIVAL Accu-rounds are compatible with all RIVAL NERF blasters. Load 12 rounds into the breech, prime, and pull the trigger to fire a round. Includes trigger lock. Available for purchase at most major toy retailers starting January 2023.
NERF HYPER
NERF HYPER IMPULSE-40 BLASTER (HASBRO/Ages 14 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $33.99/Available: January 2023 at most major retailers)
Reload fast with the NERF HYPER IMPULSE-40 BLASTER that features a spring-open hopper for instant round reloading! Press the quick-release button with your trigger hand and the hopper doors automatically open. The innovative design helps you keep your finger on the trigger and ready to fire as you refill the hopper with your free hand. You can jump back into battle instantly to stay ahead of the competition! The Hyper Impulse 40 Blaster comes with 30 NERF HYPER rounds and has capacity for up to 40 rounds. Fires rounds at a velocity of up to 110 feet per second! Includes a draw-back priming handle. Attach NERF HYPER round reload canisters to the 2 tactical rails for fast, easy reloading. Outblast and outlast with the revolutionary NERF HYPER system that features extreme speed and massive round capacity! Includes required eyewear. Canisters and additional rounds each sold separately, subject to availability. Available for purchase at most major toy retailers starting January 2023.
NERF FOOTBALL
NERF SPORTS VORTEX AERO HOWLER FOAM FOOTBALL (HASBRO/Ages 6 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $10.99/Available: Now
With NERF sports toys, you can play your favorite games with your own rules! The NERF brand makes it fun and easy for everyone to play together, with foam balls that are easy to hold, throw, and catch. Aim for distance with the NERF VORTEX AERO HOWLER. It’s the original long-distance football for kids outdoor games! This foam ball has a flight-optimizing tail to make it fly far and is designed for ultimate distance in indoor and outdoor play. And when you throw it through the air, you’re treated to an awesome howling whistle sound, so you can see and hear how far this ball flies! The hand grip helps you get a firm hold on the ball. Go long! NERF VORTEX AERO HOWLER balls are great gift toys for 6-year-old boys and girls to enjoy fun, active play. Blue color scheme. Also available in Red (sold separately, subject to availability). Available for purchase at most major toy retailers starting January 2023.