# Adult-Targeted Foam Disc Blasters The Shelby Destroyer Disc Blaster is Fun and High-Powered By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-12-02 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disc-blaster References: [hiconsumption](https://hiconsumption.com/shelby-destroyer-foam-disc-blaster/) & [shelbymanufacturing](https://shelbymanufacturing.com/products/shelby-destroyer)  The [Shelby Destroyer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelby-sandy) disc blaster is an adult-friendly toy for kids-at-heart in search of a way to partake in battles with friends, family or colleagues in a powerful manner. The toy blaster is powered by a lithium battery pack that delivers energy to the 11.1V engine that is designed to shoot the brand's proprietary discs. The discs will be shot at a rate of 120-feet-per-second with accuracy up to 80-feet away, while still keeping a focus on safety thanks to the soft design of the ammo. The Shelby Destroyer disc blaster comes with 240 foam discs along with a pair of safety glasses and a rechargeable battery pack. Available for preorder now from the brand for $237, the blaster is likely to be a must-have amongst avid fans of [foam dart battles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jammie-dodgers-and-nerf). Image Credit: Shelby MFG ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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's Driving This Trend - **Adult-friendly Toys:** Opportunities to develop and market more adult-focused toys that tap into nostalgia and playful competition among peers. - **High-powered Toy Weapons:** Potential for innovation in designing toy weapons that prioritize power and accuracy while still promoting safety features. - **Proprietary Ammunition:** Opportunities to create unique and proprietary ammunition for toy weapons in order to stand out in a crowded market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Industry:** Potential for toy companies to create more adult-focused products and capitalize on the trend of adults wanting to embrace playful competition. - **Recreation Industry:** Opportunities for businesses to develop immersive recreational experiences using high-powered toy weapons. - **Defense Industry:** Possibility for defense companies to utilize toy weapon technology and design in new and creative ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Inspired Dart Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerf-lmtd-halo-needler.md) - [Cutting-Edge Foam Dart Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/long-range-blasters.md) - [Prehistoric Foam Dart Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerf-dinosquad-armorstrike-blaster.md) - [Gel Pellet Toy Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-1.md) - [Compact Gel Capsule Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerf-pro-gelfire-legion-blaster.md) - [Optimized Accuracy Foam Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerf-pro-stryfe-x.md) - [Gel-Equipped Toy Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-gelfire-mythic.md) - [Creator-Backed Toy Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrbeast.md) - [Sci-Fi Foam Dart Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ee3-blaster.md)