Nerf Expand-A-Blast Review
Nerf · 1998 · Hyper Sight series — tested and reviewed by TeamNC.
At a glance
| NCR rating | ★½☆☆☆1.5/5 |
|---|---|
| TechRating | 22.1 |
| Released | 1998 |
| Availability | Discontinued |
| Original price | $19.95 (MSRP at release) |
| Series | Hyper Sight |
| Brand | Nerf |
Performance stats
| Ammo | 5 Mega Darts |
|---|---|
| Max distance | 36 feet |
| Rate of fire | 1 shot per 2.90 seconds |
| Dimensions & weight | 2' 3.5" X 9.5" X 3.75" ; 1 lb., 5 oz. |
| Measured accuracy | 1x2 ft target: 91% | 2x4 ft target: 94% |
Figures are TeamNC's original bench measurements from 1998–2001 testing; see how we tested.
TeamNC review (1998 era)
The Nerf Expand-A-Blast is a terribly weak weapon. The Expand-A Blast is designed to have different parts of the gun expand outward so the gun increases in size. This was also one of the first weapons to feature the new farther flying ammo. The only thing new about the ammo is that Hasbro reduced the size of the suction cup at the end of the dart. This decreases the air resistance, so the darts will fly farther.The main problem with this weapon is the whole design. When you have the gun expand, the ammo falls out of the barrel. Also the weapon is incredibly weak for its rather large size.
This weapon just sucks and shouldn't be bought.
