# Compact Gel Capsule Blasters The NERF PRO GELFIRE LEGION BLASTER Comes with 5,000 Rounds By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-01-10 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerf-pro-gelfire-legion-blaster References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2023/1/nerf-pro-gelfire-legion-blaster-release-info) & [nerf.hasbro](https://nerf.hasbro.com/en-ca/toys-games)  The NERF PRO GELFIRE LEGION BLASTER has been unveiled as a smaller option for users to pick up that's perfect for players aged 14 and up to use against one another in outdoor environments. The blaster comes with 5,000 [dehydrated rounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gel-stress-ball) that, after being rehydrated and loaded, can be fired to explode on contact. The blaster has a high-performance design that utilizes a 130-round hopper to quickly disperse rounds when playing against an opponent. The NERF PRO GELFIRE LEGION BLASTER is priced at $20 and features a [trigger lock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-x2-superstrike) to ensure the toy isn't accidentally fired when not in use. The toy blaster also comes with certified protective eyewear to further enhance safety. The toy is expected to be available at many retailers this month. Image Credit: NERF, [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2023/1/nerf-pro-gelfire-legion-blaster-release-info), [nerf.hasbro](https://nerf.hasbro.com/en-ca/toys-games) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - 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 - **Compact Gel Capsule Blasters:** The rise of smaller gel blasters that use compact rounds for outdoor gameplay. - **Rehydratability:** The use of dehydrated rounds that can be rehydrated and loaded into gel blasters. - **High-performance Design:** The development of gel blaster models with high-performance capabilities, including a 130-round hopper. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy and Recreational Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in the development of new and improved gel blaster models, along with accessories aimed at enhancing gameplay and user safety. - **Sporting Goods and Outdoor Equipment:** The rise in popularity of outdoor gel blaster gameplay presents potential disruptive innovation opportunities in developing new outdoor equipment and gear to enhance the playing experience. - **Consumer Goods and Retail:** The demand for innovative, high-quality gel blasters and accessories creates opportunities for companies to showcase their products in retail stores and online marketplaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gel-Equipped Toy Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-gelfire-mythic.md) - [Gel Pellet Toy Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-1.md) - [Creator-Backed Toy Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrbeast.md) - [4-in-1 Gel Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unlocx-gel-blaster.md) - [Optimized Accuracy Foam Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerf-pro-stryfe-x.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) - [Cutting-Edge Foam Dart Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/long-range-blasters.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Foam Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerf-x-destiny-gjallarhorn-blaster.md)