How Does Halo Boomco Gun performance Compare to Nerf ?

NERF for more than 25 years NERF has been a synonym for a bruise-free fun using oversized plastic blaster which shoot NERF (Non-Expansion Recreational Foam) darts. However in 2014 – the year when NERF was acknowledged in the Guinness as the largest outdoors toy brand, a new challenger arrived at the market in an equally futuristic and whacky shape of BOOMco Guns.

BOOMco’s Anti-Alien Blasters and “Smart Stick” Darts

Boomco’s charm stems from the fact their products operate on manual air pressure in order to shoot and their hollow point smart stick’ darts, which really do stick to various surfaces if used properly. However, therein lie BOOMco’s toys biggest disadvantage (at least as seen by those who already have big NERF collections) – their darts although similar, aren’t interchangeable with NERF’s.

That said, if you are new to the blaster market – BOOMco’s futuristic design and relative ease of use might be compelling enough for you to consider their products.

They came in several design and size groups from single shot Halo Blaster to the gargantuan self-loading’ Rapid Madness Blaster. With ranges from 30 to 65 feet, Mattel’s blasters do pack a significant air-propelled punch.

Another tedious detail when it comes to BOOMco’s smart sticks is that they get really dirty, really fast. This means that they require quite a bit of maintenance in order to work properly, and as the manual states, always make sure that they are dry before use.

NERF’s Bloodless Mayhem

There’s something very entertaining about shooting things and Hasbro has made a fortune with its vast array of foam-dart-blasting toys. Even at first glance and first touch, NERF guns feel sleeker, more robust, more ergonomic and comfortable to use, while retaining their beautiful, futuristic design. Their recognizable foam-darts have set the industry standard when it comes to the world of outdoor fun.

NERF offers an absolutely staggering assortment of blasters to choose from – if you are new to the game, it might feel very overwhelming. Their products come in several categories such as N-Strike Elite, Nerf MEGA, Nerf Modulus, Nerf Nitro, Zombie Strike and others.

Many NERF guns require an additional power supply (usually in the form of 4 AA batteries) in order to shoot properly. Many of these produce futuristic machine’ sounds to make the entire experience even more immersive.

However, one important thing to note is that NERF darts can be easily damaged if not operated properly, that is to say, if you don’t step on them too often or let your dog chew them.

Who does it better?

It is not really fair to put the two companies side by side as Hasbro’s NERF has been present on the market roughly 10 times longer than of Mattel’s BOOMco.

However, according to some tests BOOMco’s blasters have been outperforming NERF’s.

Even though it’s still a long time away from posting any real market threat to Hasbro, with its innovative and original design, BOOMco has slowly but surely crept its way in the market. For those who seek something new and slightly different, BOOMco has surely offered a valid and inexpensive alternative.

It remains to be seen if Mattel can keep up with Hasbro, but presently they are doing very good job. The prospects of BOOMco becoming even bigger in the future are very good as we can see the grassroots of a cult-following sprouting around the country.