Kids' verdict: This motorised, rapid-fire blaster was a hit with the kids. Although not the most accurate, it has a brilliant range and the kids enjoyed raining foam darts on their foes with little effort or skill needed.

Excel Crusher (35-Dart Clip + 48 Darts) by ZURU, X-Shot Red Excel Crusher (35-Dart Clip + 48 Darts) by ZURU, X-Shot Red

You don't have permission to access "http://www.very.co.uk/excel-crusher-with-48-darts-and-rapid-fire-belt/1600473314.prd" on this server. Items that are not available in store will take 3-5 working days (excluding weekends and bank holidays) to be delivered to your nominated store. Nothing quite beats the thrill of running around the garden and firing little foam darts at your friends and family, so we tested bestselling blasters from Nerf and X Shot to see which has the edge for range, accuracy, power, and more. The big attraction, of course, is the spinning barrel. Priming the blaster also adds energy to a spring-loaded gear system within, releasing it when the blaster fires and spinning the barrel. The effect is cute on single shots, but looks even better when firing in rapid succession. The ratcheting sound it makes grows on you – I found it annoying at first, then realized there has to be sound SOMEWHERE to go with this monstrosity. The Belt SLAM-FIRE: When the battle intensifies, hold your finger on the trigger and use the pump action. Blast up to 4 darts per second and watch your enemies fleeBe mindful of your surroundings – in the chaos of a Nerf vs X Shot battle, it's all too easy to lose sight of trip hazards and other dangers. Be mindful of what's around you during play, and take care to remove as many hazards as possible before you start. Kids' verdict: Kids were drawn to the exciting design of this toy, especially because of the scope and the exciting pump-action firing mechanism. Some found the single-shot capacity frustrating as they often got hit several times by their friends while reloading. The Crusher is a lever-action belt-fed blaster. When fired, the Crusher's front barrel is automatically spun around. The Crusher's carry handle doubles as its priming handle, similar to the Nerf N-Strike Mega Megalodon. It also features a Nerf-style slam fire firing mode. [1]

Xshot Excel Crusher Review | Blaster Hub Xshot Excel Crusher Review | Blaster Hub

We put up a target and used each toy gun to fire several rounds of foam darts, judging them on how firmly the darts hit the target, and how easily we were able to hit the same spot consistently. Ease of use For those of you wanting to relive your 80’s movie fantasies, the Crusher fits the bill. It comes in the usual Xshot shell format (blue, white, and orange panels that all screw together), with nice details in the molds. The main grip itself, while plain in shape, is textured perfectly for gripping, especially when holding at the hip. There are several sling points on the blaster for carrying it, but with how light it actually is, adding a sling is unnecessary unless you’re simply carrying it as extra equipment. Don't shoot at point blank range – foam darts are soft, but if you get hit by them at very close range they might sting a little. The darts won't have any chance to slow down in the air, so at that range they'll be hitting you as hard as they can. The Crusher shoots quite well, although Xshot darts are notoriously inaccurate. Dart averageds 80fps in my testing, so slightly heavier darts (Nerf, Dart Zone, etc) should expect averages in the high 70s. In addition, it was easy to maintain three darts per second while in slamfire. Firing at an angle. the 90′ range claims are indeed possible. Belt Fed Blaster: The X-Shot Excel Crusher has a 35 dart capacity belt that feeds into, and automatically rotates through, the blaster. Slam Fire: Hold down the trigger and pump the priming handle to blast all 35 darts in seconds. Firing Power: The X-Shot Excel Crusher can hit targets up to 27m / 90 feet away. 48 Darts: The X-Shot Excel Crusher comes with 48 darts to keep you loaded all battle.Kids' verdict: Not quite their favourite overall, but the kids loved the quirky design and easy firing mechanism of the Claw Hunter. They found it easy to reload and fire, and the dinosaur eggs that come included make for a fun target practice game, too. Don't aim for the head – even if you're wearing protection over your eyes, it can still be quite uncomfortable to get hit by a foam dart around sensitive spots such as your ears or mouth, and your opponents won't thank you for it. Aiming for the torso is the best way to avoid spoiling play, and gives you the best chance of landing a hit. AUTO-ROTATING BELT: As you blast away, enjoy the autorotating belt ensuring you have more time blasting away.