# Prehistoric Foam Dart Blasters The Nerf Dinosquad Armorstrike Blaster Has a Pump-Action Grip By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-06-22 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerf-dinosquad-armorstrike-blaster References: [coolthings](https://www.coolthings.com/nerf-dinosquad-armorstrike-foam-dart-dinosaur-blaster/) & [nerf.hasbro](https://nerf.hasbro.com)  The [Nerf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-gelfire-mythic) Dinosquad Armorstrike Blaster is a [dinosaur-inspired toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-toys) for kids to use when partaking in a foam dart battle with friends or family this summer. The [foam dart blaster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jammie-dodgers-and-nerf) features a cartoony, dinosaur-inspired design with a range of details like scales and teeth to give the toy an aggressive yet approachable appearance. The blaster is paired with a pump-action grip for easily increasing air pressure prior to taking a shot. The Nerf Dinosquad Armorstrike Blaster is equipped with an eight-dart rotating barrel and also boasts eight additional darts in the rear storage section. This will enable a player to stay prepared during longer gameplay sessions. The blaster is sized appropriately for kids with a two-handed design for optimal balance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dinosaur-themed Toys:** Opportunity to create new dinosaur-themed toys for kids that integrate technology or augmented reality to enhance gameplay experiences. - **Foam Dart Battle Gear:** Opportunity to design new foam dart battle gear for kids that improves accuracy or offers unique gameplay features. - **Child-friendly Guns:** Opportunity to create new child-friendly toy guns that promote safe play and develop hand-eye coordination skills. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to develop new product lines for dinosaur-themed toys, foam dart battle gear, and child-friendly guns. - **Augmented Reality:** Opportunity for augmented reality companies to integrate AR technology into dinosaur-themed toys or foam dart battle gear to enhance gameplay experiences. - **Sporting Goods Retail:** Opportunity for sporting goods retailers to create partnerships with manufacturers to sell new foam dart battle gear for kids to use during summer activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cutting-Edge Foam Dart Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/long-range-blasters.md) - [Gel-Equipped Toy Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-gelfire-mythic.md) - [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) - [Adult-Targeted Foam Disc Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disc-blaster.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Dart Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerf-lmtd-halo-needler.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Themed Dart Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starfleet-phaser-blaster.md) - [Sci-Fi Foam Dart Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ee3-blaster.md) - [Compact Gel Capsule Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerf-pro-gelfire-legion-blaster.md)