Nerf announced its first-ever gel pellet-powered toy blaster, the 'Nerf Pro Gelfire Mythic.' This is a 7.4-volt battery-powered blaster that can be recharged through USB-C connection. Additionally, customers can purchase extra batteries and swap them out to extend the duration of a play session.
While many Nerf blasters shoot foam darts, the Pro Gelfire Mythic fires miniature gel balls that explode on contact, meaning they are not reusable. However, the Pro Gelfire Mythic comes with a large supply of 10,000 pellets, even though its ammunition cannister holds a maximum of 800 pellets at a time.
The Pro Gelfire Mythic has a medium-sized form factor that enables it to be used with either one or two hands. The blaster features a white base with gray and red accents, as well as the name 'GELFIRE' emblazoned on the side. Customers can purchase the Pro Gelfire Mythic at an SRP of $79.99 USD when it releases this holiday season.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Gel-powered Toy Blasters
- Developing more powerful and efficient blasters that use gel pellets as ammunition.
- USB Rechargeable Toy Blasters
- Creating toy blasters that are easy to recharge through USB-C connection, eliminating the need for disposable batteries.
- Non-reusable Toy Blasters
- Exploring more environmentally-friendly alternatives to reusable foam darts, such as gel pellets that explode on contact.
Who This Affects Most
- Toy Industry
- Expanding the toy industry with more advanced and unique toy blasters, such as gel-powered and USB rechargeable options.
- Outdoor and Recreational Industry
- Integrating the use of high-powered toy blasters into recreational activities, such as paintball and laser tag.
- Environmental Industry
- Developing environmentally-friendly alternatives to reusable foam darts, promoting sustainability in the toy industry.
