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by Big Bee
Sat Apr 21, 2007 6:18 am
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: WW Orca Review
Replies: 149
Views: 23925

Sorry about that, we got the message. Cap will be moved to the top next year and eliminate that noise. We tried, didn't quite get everything right. We will also take a look at the intake tube. Thanks for the feedback.

Keep soaking!
by Big Bee
Mon Mar 19, 2007 11:41 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Modding the Orca
Replies: 15
Views: 3822

Buzz Bee does not "hate" modders. We discourage modifications for both safety and insurance reasons, especially with pressurized blasters. The diaphram builds pressure up to 60 psi, thus the total pulling force on the joint, when fully pressurized, is in excess of 400 lbs. Each screw can reliably m...
by Big Bee
Tue Mar 13, 2007 4:24 am
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: WW Orca Review
Replies: 149
Views: 23925

The Orca is the largest blaster for this year.
by Big Bee
Sun Mar 11, 2007 11:35 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: WW Orca Review
Replies: 149
Views: 23925

Well............nuts! I thought it was a good idea and a great design to have the fill cap at the bottom of the tank. I guess that's what happens when you try something new. We can change that for next year, and the pump handle, I think. Keep it coming, we all learn from your comments.
by Big Bee
Sat Apr 08, 2006 5:03 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Retail Large Cannon design proposal/suggestion thr
Replies: 44
Views: 7012

Is it just me, or does it seem like only the range people have been ignored? You don't even need great power to achieve great ranges, you could hit 50 with a small, lackadaisical stream and it would be totally harmless. You don't need a big gun to do it, you don't need more than one pc to do it, yo...
by Big Bee
Sat Apr 08, 2006 4:58 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Retail Large Cannon design proposal/suggestion thr
Replies: 44
Views: 7012

There are some very very good ideas here. I think we need to re-look at our direction for 2007. Please keep them coming, we may have something here.
by Big Bee
Fri Apr 07, 2006 6:25 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Buzz Bee Toys Updates - 2006
Replies: 37
Views: 6118

You guys really ask the tough questions. For "new" it is more distribution than development. Chamelion, Splat Blaster and Scorpion are "new" developments for this year. Cross-Fire is new for distribution. This is about the same as last year. THe Aqua Master series (Argon, Xenon, and Krypton) are im...
by Big Bee
Fri Apr 07, 2006 5:36 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Buzz Bee Toys Updates - 2006
Replies: 37
Views: 6118

Sorry, but I dont know what questions you are referring to. I'd be happy to answer.
by Big Bee
Sat Mar 18, 2006 8:45 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Picture of the scorpion
Replies: 54
Views: 10475

scorpion wrote:But one good thing to know is that Big Bee just E-mailed me saying the website is going to be updated March 24th.
I said that was our target date. It may take some extra days to complete everything. :;):
by Big Bee
Sat Mar 18, 2006 8:42 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Picture of the scorpion
Replies: 54
Views: 10475

I think it looks great. One question though, does the pump automatically activate when you shoot or is there some kind of switch or button to activate it? There is a switch to turn unit on and off, off when you are not using it. The pumping is controlled by a pressure sensor inside the gun and the ...
by Big Bee
Fri Mar 17, 2006 8:41 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Picture of the scorpion
Replies: 54
Views: 10475

Apparently, some of you are going to be REALLY disappointed. The Scorpion uses a rechargeable battery to pressurize a hydro-system diaphram for maximum distance. There is no pump in this gun, if you run out of battery charge, this blaster is out of the game. The good news is, the battery life per c...
by Big Bee
Mon Mar 06, 2006 11:34 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: I got the Splat Blaster! And... - la review
Replies: 92
Views: 17082

I guess only time will tell. We designed this based on what I thought you guys were asking for. It is a defensive blaster. Used for last ditch soaking when the big guns run out. It is also for a generally lower aged user than the people in this forum. If it goes well, and early results look like it...
by Big Bee
Fri Nov 04, 2005 4:43 am
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: 2006 soakers
Replies: 154
Views: 40516

For increased distance, I think 2006 will leave you all a little flat, there has not been much improvement in this area. The good news is, Ben has offered us a suggestion that might work and increase distance substantially, but would be a 2007 offering.
by Big Bee
Wed Nov 02, 2005 11:09 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: 2006 soakers
Replies: 154
Views: 40516

Haven't posted since April? Sorry! It's alittle too early to give a full disclosure of the 2006 line, but it's fair to say we are listening and doing the best we can. Some of the highlights: Aqua-Master system will be improved to make pumping a little easier. Argon will still use 3 pumps, Xenon wil...
by Big Bee
Fri Apr 15, 2005 8:32 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Buzz Bee Toys/Water Warriors - News, Suggestions and Other Info
Replies: 347
Views: 74084

IF it was pumped 200 times before filling I'm suprised it worked at all. Any way, using the diaphram guns a couple of times at first will improve performance as the rubber gets "stretched" into shape. As for making one shoot farther, well, we already discussed this. There are safety considerations ...
by Big Bee
Wed Jan 12, 2005 6:43 am
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Buzz Bee Toys/Water Warriors - News, Suggestions and Other Info
Replies: 347
Views: 74084

I'm actually quite intreagued by the shotgun with folding stock design concept. Shouldn't the stock have a function in addition to being just an added on piece of plastic? Maybe a reservoir? Would a change in the weight due to the consumption of water be a problem?
by Big Bee
Wed Jan 12, 2005 6:36 am
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Super Soaker STE Flash Flood Review!
Replies: 82
Views: 18375

Please forgive my extremely biased opinion on this, but this appears to me to be a pretty good blaster. It is in my personal best interest for all companies to have the best they can make in the market and allow that competetion to generate excitement in the market and grow the business in general....
by Big Bee
Thu Dec 30, 2004 8:05 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Buzz Bee Toys/Water Warriors - News, Suggestions and Other Info
Replies: 347
Views: 74084

Wow! Keep the ideas coming, we really didn't know where to go in '06, now I'm getting a pretty good feel. Thanks!

:soakon:
by Big Bee
Mon Dec 27, 2004 7:33 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Buzz Bee Toys/Water Warriors - News, Suggestions and Other Info
Replies: 347
Views: 74084

OK, Christmas season has come and gone, new Blasters are in production and shipping. Christmas 2005 product is ready to have buyers take a look. Now it is time to start working on Water Blasters for Spring 2006. I refer back to this message, but remember a lot of other suggestions that are not here...
by Big Bee
Fri Aug 27, 2004 8:44 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Buzz Bee Toys/Water Warriors - News, Suggestions and Other Info
Replies: 347
Views: 74084

I think it's time for a little pre-view of next year's line-up; Gremlin--piston action addition to Wasp Crossfire--piston action, rotating nozzles 5th dimension--4 piston action guns that can be assembled into a larger "5th unit" Stinger--Air pressure addition to Hornet and Cricket addition of belt...