nerf.n-strikeelitedemolisherI always say that growing up with a brother who is six years older than me built a lot of character in me as a little girl. When it came to toys such as blasters and water guns, I had to be smart about which ones I chose. It made me a Nerf and Super Soaker connoisseur of sorts, in that I can quickly calculate the pros and cons of each toy to see how it would hold up in battle against another opponent’s arsenal.

Nerf’s new N-Strike Elite line features a bunch of blasters that pack a new type of powerful punch, so to speak, but one of my personal recommendations from this line is the Nerf N-Strike Elite Demolisher 2-in-1. When I saw this baby at Hasbro’s Toy Fair Preview, I knew that it was a winner. This blaster features semi-motorized blasting that fires darts up to 100 feet, a 10-dart banana clip, and two all-new missiles. That’s right: missiles.

The two pump-fire missiles can be fired at the same time as the barrage of Elite darts, for a maximum blast that will for sure demolish the competition. The missiles really give this Nerf blaster an extra powerful kick that is sure to make the user feel like the top dog against his or her opponents. It definitely would’ve helped me—as I often found myself as the smallest contender in any Nerf battle. My ability to hide in places that no one else could fit combined with this power-packed blaster definitely would’ve given my brother and his Nerf collection a run for their money.

Kids can also connect Nerf scopes and lights to the blaster’s top Tactical Rail System to perform some pretty intense Nerf shots. The blaster comes with two missiles and 10 N-Strike Elite darts. The Nerf N-Strike Elite Demolisher 2-in-1 blaster will be available this fall.

You can check out our video of me shooting this great new blaster below:


This product and more from Hasbro will be on display at The Big Toy Book’s Sweet Suite 14 event in New York City on July 17. Part of Blogger Bash, a two-day conference connecting bloggers and brands nationwide, Sweet Suite will feature the hottest toys and games for the upcoming holiday season. Visit thebigtoybook.com for more info, and follow the conversation on Twitter!

About the author

Ali Mierzejewski

Ali Mierzejewski

Ali Mierzejewski is the editor-in-chief at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider. With more than a decade of industry experience, Ali is a trusted source for parents, gift-givers, manufacturers, retailers, and more on the latest trends and hottest products. Whether you’re shopping for the best toys for kids — or looking for the latest in geek culture and entertainment for yourself — Ali’s expertise has you covered. When she’s not building LEGO sets or unwinding with a puzzle, Ali is obsessing over the latest season of The Bachelor, scrolling through Gritty’s Twitter, or rewatching The West Wing (for the 100th time). She is also a self-proclaimed expert on the history and lore of the entire Bachelor franchise. Ali has been featured on TODAY, The Wendy Williams Show, Yahoo Finance, Fox & Friends, HLN, The Weather Channel, ABC World News Now, and more. You can follow her on Instagram @hashtagtrendy.

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