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Modular Dart Defense Systems

'Blaster Boards' Click Together to Make a Custom Nerf War Bunker

— July 14, 2017 — Lifestyle
'Blaster Boards' are a revolutionary new product that will elevate your next 'Nerf' War.

Blaster boards are modular pieces that clip together to build a custom shelter for your next Nerf war. There are three main components for this system. Connecting pieces keep the shelter in place, and white bunker boards make up the bulk of your shelter while spinning blaster targets give you something to aim at and spin -- ensuring your aim is right on target.

This modular dart defense system lets you build custom bunkers by easily clipping together. Blaster Boards are built to withstand extreme play and are can be assembled into endless configurations. They are easily stackable for storage and transportation. Open ended creativity lets you configure the boards how you want so you can build the ultimate fortress. Blaster Boards are currently seeking funding on Kickstarter.
Trend Themes
1. Modular Defense Systems - 'Blaster Boards' showcase the potential for modular defense systems to be constructed with ease and assembled into endless configurations for almost any application.
2. Customizable Gaming Accessories - The 'Blaster Boards' project exemplifies the potential for customizable accessories in the gaming industry to improve on existing gaming mechanisms and allow for an even more immersive experience.
3. Open-ended Creativity - The opportunity for users to explore and express their creativity in a way that is consistent with what has been accomplished in Blaster Boards provides cutting-edge potential in the toy market, particularly for those that are customizable.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Blaster boards serve as the perfect complementary innovation for toy manufacturers, providing an intelligent accessory that encourages safe, enjoyable, and imaginative play.
2. Gaming Industry - The Blaster boards project showcases the potential for customizable accessories in the gaming industry, improving existing mechanisms and allowing for even more immersive experiences.
3. Defense Industry - Modular defense systems such as Blaster Boards prioritizes the potential for future initiatives to outcompete existing bland designs, help reduce production time & provide an opportunity for incorporating latest components such as IoT sensors
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