Nerf FastBlast Review
Nerf · 2000 · Airjet Power Plus series — tested and reviewed by TeamNC.
At a glance
| NCR rating | ★★★½☆3.5/5 |
|---|---|
| TechRating | 18.7 |
| Released | 2000 |
| Availability | Available |
| Original price | $14.95 (MSRP at release) |
| Series | Airjet Power Plus |
| Brand | Nerf |
Performance stats
| Ammo | 5 Screamin' Micro Darts (Packaged with 2 Micro Darts, 3 Screamin' Micro Darts) |
|---|---|
| Max distance | 48 feet |
| Rate of fire | 1 shot per 0.50 seconds |
| Dimensions & weight | 1' 6.375" X 7.75" X 3.25" ; 14 oz. |
| Measured accuracy | 1x2 ft target: 56% | 2x4 ft target: 83% |
Figures are TeamNC's original bench measurements from 2000–2001 testing; see how we tested.
TeamNC review (2000 era)
The Nerf FastBlast is a decent launcher. It has a average maximum distance and accuracy. While not being an extremely powerful launcher, it does have one advantage over the most recently released blasters: the FastBlast does not need to be pumped in order to fire. Therefore, the FastBlast is a quite useful back-up blaster, if nothing else. The only other complaint I have about this launcher is that the handle which fires the FastBlast seems very weak. It doesn't really make the blaster very stable.
Overall, you should really only buy the FastBlast if you are looking for a decent backup blaster. Otherwise, launchers like the Nerf WildFire and the Nerf Mad Hornet offer better ways to dish out micro darts.
