# Superhero-Inspired Dart Toys Nerf's New Line of Blasters are Avengers: Infinity War-Themed By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-03-05 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avengers-infinity-war References: [hypekids](https://hypekids.com/2018/2/avengers-infinity-war-nerf-blasters-captain-america) & [nerf.hasbro](https://nerf.hasbro.com/en-us) [Nerf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerf-lmtd-halo-needler) by [Hasbro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-1) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jammie-dodgers-and-nerf) 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Sectors Adopting This - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gel Pellet Toy Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-1.md) - [Superhero-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-superhero-lego-toys.md) - [Sci-Fi Foam Dart Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ee3-blaster.md) - [Creator-Backed Toy Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrbeast.md) - [Gel-Equipped Toy Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-gelfire-mythic.md) - [Prehistoric Foam Dart Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerf-dinosquad-armorstrike-blaster.md) - [Cutting-Edge Foam Dart Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/long-range-blasters.md) - [Cooling Superhero Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvels-avengers-12count-assorted-tray.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md)