# Pocket-Sized Dart Guns The N-Strike Elite Pocketstrike Can Be Concealed Until It's Time to Strike By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-26 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dart-gun References: [toyland.gizmodo](http://toyland.gizmodo.com/hide-this-ultra-thin-nerf-blaster-in-the-same-pocket-as-1760867469) & [nerf.hasbro](http://nerf.hasbro.com/en-us) As far as dart guns go, they well and truly do not come in any more advanced packages than this particular offering from [Hasbro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-1), the brand new N-Strike Elite Pocketstrike blaster. This particular dart-blasting toy gun is perfect for sneaky attacks on your real and imaginary foes because it's so compact that you can easily hide it away from view while ensuring that it isn't detected. This gives you the ability to sneak up on your target and dart-blast them into oblivion when they least expect it. The N-Strike Elite Pocketstrike dart gun costs only $8 and is only about the [same size as a smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamesir-pocket-taco), which means you can easily slip it into your pocket. Fitted with two darts, you'll always have a second opportunity in case your first attack is on the mark. This [compact dart gun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dartify) will surely make for fun times and is easy to use because of its size. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Compact Dart Guns:** The compact size of dart guns presents opportunities for discreet and unexpected attacks. - **Concealable Toy Weapons:** Concealable toy weapons offer a new level of surprise and hidden mischief for both real and imaginary battles. - **Sneaky Dart Blasters:** Sneaky dart blasters enable stealthy and unexpected strikes against opponents. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can explore the creation of concealable and compact toy weapons to cater to a market looking for surprise and tactical play options. - **Recreation and Entertainment:** The recreation and entertainment industry can incorporate pocket-sized dart guns into various activities, creating immersive and surprising experiences for customers. - **Personal Defense and Security:** The personal defense and security industry can learn from the compact design and sneak attack capabilities of pocket-sized dart guns, potentially finding application in less-than-lethal weaponry or self-defense devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Optimized Accuracy Foam Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerf-pro-stryfe-x.md) - [Gel Pellet Toy Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-1.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Dart Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerf-lmtd-halo-needler.md) - [Compact Gel Capsule Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerf-pro-gelfire-legion-blaster.md) - [Cutting-Edge Foam Dart Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/long-range-blasters.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Themed Dart Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starfleet-phaser-blaster.md) - [Digital Laser-Powered Blaster Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-tag-set.md) - [Gel-Equipped Toy Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-gelfire-mythic.md) - [Adult-Targeted Foam Disc Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disc-blaster.md)