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Superhero-Inspired Dart Toys

Nerf's New Line of Blasters are Avengers: Infinity War-Themed

— March 5, 2018 — Life-Stages
Nerf by Hasbro created a new limited-edition line of toy blaster guns that are Avengers: Infinity War-themed. Impending the long-awaited movie release, these Nerf blasters will be available on March 3rd.

The new line of superhero-themed guns will allow kids to mix and match different toys in multiple combinations based after five main characters from the upcoming movie. Each new toy will be themed and colored around each character including: Spider Man, Captain America, The Hulk, Star Lord and Iron Man. The novelty line will have options varying in shape, color and size, functioning as single-shot blasters.

Nerf's Avengers: Infinity War-themed line of toys will only be available in select stores for a limited amount of time.
Trend Themes
1. Superhero-themed Dart Toys - There is an opportunity for other toy companies to create superhero-themed dart toys, capitalizing on the popularity of superhero movies.
2. Limited-edition Toy Blasters - There is a potential for other companies to create limited-edition toy blaster guns based on popular movie franchises to generate excitement and demand.
3. Mix-and-match Toy Combinations - Creating toys that allow kids to mix and match different characters and themes could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for toy companies.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - The toy manufacturing industry can leverage the trend of superhero-inspired dart toys by developing innovative products that capture the imagination of children.
2. Movie Merchandise - Companies specializing in movie merchandise can explore opportunities in creating limited-edition toy blasters based on popular movie franchises to attract collectors and fans.
3. Children's Entertainment - The industry of children's entertainment can benefit from creating toys that offer mix-and-match options, encouraging creativity and imaginative play.
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