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. It shoots hard, averaging a bit over 100 feet per second, making it the hardest-shooting X-Shot blaster. The advertised range is also correct at up to 100 feet.

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 They're based in convenient locations including supermarkets, newsagents and train stations. Plus they're often open late and on Sundays.Like Rival, the Chaos series shoots much harder than a standard Nerf gun, so it may not be as suitable for younger kids.

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. On top of the blaster is a sight that looks cool but doesn’t magnify or really help with the aim. Other notable features include an unjamming access door and trigger safety.Toysrus.ca & Babiesrus.ca base "Our Suggested Age" ranges on these manufacturer recommendations, as well as considering which ages will enjoy the product. Such factors as a child's developmental skill set and toy popularity help determine the enjoyment levels of a product.

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. h2>