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DIY Foam-Shooting Machine Guns

Nerf Dart Blaster Can Fire 500 Rounds Per Minute

— December 23, 2008 — Life-Stages
It's the Friday after Christmas. While the kids are busy playing in the boxes, and The Women are shopping or whatever, get weird Uncle Fred to snag the Nerf Dart Blaster and some busted toys from last year and start your mod. With just a couple of extra power packs and some minor tweaks--and a freakin' awesome paint job--the Nerf Dart Blaster becomes: Eye Killer #3. Awesome!

Implications - Childrens toys continue to be utilized by not only children themselves by adult audiences as well. Toys with adult appeal should constantly be wary that they are safe for children as well, and foam amo, which this toy uses, is an excellent example of a softer and safer material.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Foam-shooting Machine Guns - The trend of adults modifying children's toys to create foam-shooting machines presents an opportunity for manufacturers to create safe and high-performance foam guns.
2. Adults Using Children's Toys - The trend of adults using children's toys, like the Nerf Dart Blaster, presents an opportunity for manufacturers to create products that appeal to both children and adult audiences.
3. Soft and Safer Materials - The use of foam ammo in toys like the Nerf Dart Blaster highlights the trend of utilizing soft and safer materials, which presents an opportunity for manufacturers to create innovative products that prioritize safety.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - The trend of adults modifying children's toys to create foam-shooting machines presents an opportunity for toy manufacturers to create products that cater to both adult and child audiences while prioritizing safety.
2. Consumer Electronics - The use of foam ammo in toys like the Nerf Dart Blaster presents an opportunity for Consumer Electronics companies to develop new and innovative materials for use in their products.
3. 3D Printing - The trend of DIY modifications to children's toys presents an opportunity for 3D printing companies to offer printable designs that allow consumers to modify their toys in creative and personalized ways.
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