Remember when Nerf blasters were simple, toy-like affairs? Times have changed, and now we have heavy, belt-fed, battery-chugging monstrosities that appeal to cubicle warriors as much as to children.

When I was growing up, one of my all-time favorite toys was my Nerf dart blaster. Every summer, the other neighborhood kids and I would take off on our bikes, blasters strapped to our backs, and have ...

When you think Nerf, you think darts—the name and the ammo are synonymous. But the toy arms dealer’s newest arsenal shoots tiny discs. Tiny, stinging, accurate, incredibly fun discs. They’ve ...

I told you I would return to complete my training. The last time I looked at the Nerf Vortex gun, I just examined the launch speed. Well, what else is there too look at? Clearly, there is plenty. How ...

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