Was Zombie Strike Discontinued? It likely is. There hasn't been a new product since 2020. The existing blasters will probably still be available for a while but they probably stopped production and we won't be seeing any new Zombie Strike products in future.

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• Best Overall. Nerf Elite 2.0 Commander RD-6.
• Best Motorized. Nerf DinoSquad Rex-Rampage.
• Best for Teens. Nerf Ultra Pharaoh Blaster.
• Zuru X-Shot Reflex 6 Royale Edition.
• Zuru X-Shot Omega.

Founded under Parker Brothers, the Nerf ball, Nerf's first product, was released in 1969. In just over one year, over four million of these Nerf balls were sold.

Our team of product experts thoroughly vet every product we recommend to help you cut through the clutter and find what you need.

• Best Overall. Nerf Elite 2.0 Commander RD-6.
• Best Motorized. Nerf DinoSquad Rex-Rampage.
• Best for Teens. Nerf Ultra Pharaoh Blaster.
• Zuru X-Shot Reflex 6 Royale Edition.
• Zuru X-Shot Omega.

To be safe, all toy guns that shoot projectiles should be treated as a dangerous toy in order to ensure proper usage and precautions. Yes, Nerf guns can cause serious eye damage and even vision loss, but these type of injuries can be caused by many “harmless” objects as well.

Ideally, there is no minimum age, but I often find children younger than 5 struggle or are unable to use the guns. If you're unsure, call us for a chat!

Nerf LMTD Halo Needler Fans of the Halo series will agree that Nerf's dart-shooting replica of the iconic Needler gun is pretty accurate. Not only does it look the part, but pulling the trigger lights up the needles at the top and fires up to ten Elite darts via a motorized rotating drum.

Are Nerf guns safe for my kids? Yes, so long as you make sure they wear safety glasses, and don't give them something like this… What kind of toys have you bought for your kids age 3-8 years old? What are the benefits of kids' toys for your child?

Nerf blasters come with age recommendations to ensure safe play and age-appropriate features. Some blasters are labelled for ages 6 and up, while others are recommended for ages 14 and up.

If a child plays with a toy gun, that doesn't mean they will become violent. Some parents worry that allowing their children to play with toy guns will lead to them being violent as they get older. However, Felder says available research shows there isn't a link between toy gun play and future violence.

With the help of my adult colleagues and my kids, I spent the better part of three weeks checking out the most popular Nerf guns to find the best one. Of the 7 that we looked at, the Nerf Elite 2.0 Commander (available at Amazon for $9.97) is the easiest to use - and the most fun - for kids and adults alike.

There are now are many NERF guns for kids available, ranging from ages 3 and up (or 14 and up for the Rival Range). Amongst these gun ranges, there are several blasters that would be great for a toddler and/or small child.