Nerf Super Soaker Electrostorm

[isoaker]

Don't have much other info on this one apart from its name. Seems like Hasbro is into "storm" names these days.

[cantab]

Could it just be an alternate name for the Lightning Storm?

[mr. dude]

I think names need to be proportional to the soaker's ability. For instance, Tornado Strike seems more intimidating than Hydro Cannon.
Perhaps a rescaling is necessary? Introducing the new Super Soaker Peewee Trickle!

[isoaker]

I have a feeling it will be a smaller blaster based on some early pricing information around, but am not 100% sure.

[marauder]

Could it just be an alternate name for the Lightning Storm?

http://funkids24.de/p_k__Sommer,Outdoor ... len_1.html
Lightning Storm with ammo drum is 30.95 where as the electro storm is 13.25. The Tornado strike is 26.95 on the 2nd page. Scatter Blast is 13.95. High Tide/Point break is 8.95.

http://www.spielwarenoase.com/index.php ... tml&page=4
On this site, the Electrostorm is 12.70 Euros. Lightning Storm with ammo clip is 28.50 Euros. Thunderstorm is 18.40 Euros.

13.25 = 18.32 US = 18.53 CN
12.70 = 17.56 US = 17.75 CN

[isoaker]

And here's a pic

Nerf Super Soaker Electrostorm

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Let the comments and speculation fly!

[marauder]

I REALLY like the styling, but it looks battery powered as there is no visible pump handle. It looks like you fill it up on the bottom/front of the gun. The question is, what is the small orange mini nozzle? Is this a double barreled pistol? It looks too small for that, but I could be wrong. Also, the refill cap looks much more comfortable (like on my Shotblast) than older guns - but style and feel is a distant second to performance, and I don't have much faith in electronic blasters.

*edit*

If we had Super Soaker styling with Water Warriors performance (even if it's sub CPS 1500/1700/2500) I'd be VERY happy.

[cantab]

Looks like a clip would fit perfectly...but no, they have to abandon their own hat and go with a small fixed reservoir.

Also, based on the side and design, I'm seeing this replacing the Point Break/High Tide.

[DX]

I just hope it will have more power than an SS 50, haha.

[martianshark]

The orange thing below the nozzle is probably just a decoration.

[Andrew]

Quite likely as style seems more important than performance nowadays. Such a shame, Bruce D'Andrade would be turning in his grave.

[atvan]

Cool, it looks like a scorpion SMP!


Oh wait, Its a water gun.

[mr. dude]

I laughed at that picture...
For a while...

[SEAL]

Looks like I was right... And that's not a good thing. Well, if it's squirt pistol size with T-storm performance, it could perhaps be a good last-resort blaster that you'd hide in your pocket. Or maybe a heavy weapon in a squirtgun battle. Or maybe... Aw, forget it.

I must say though, that's probably one of the coolest-looking water guns I've ever seen.

[martianshark]

If it's that small, it might be decent for Assassins.

To me it just looks like another T-Storm. 2011 Shot Blast is still the coolest in my opinion.

[isoaker]

To me it just looks like another Tstorm.

It indeed looks like a smaller version of the Tstorm without a removable clip. As a real eletrical storm is like a thunderstorm without the rain, perhaps this blaster is like the Tstorm, but reduced output.

[HBWW]

First, Hasbro tried to phase out all the decent primaries, and now they're pushing their last decent sidearms out. Kind of sad really.

[isoaker]

More info.

SUPER SOAKER ELECTRO STORM - BATTERY POWERED
SUPER SOAKER ELECTROSTORM SHOOTS 25 FEET. CONTINUOUS STREAM WITHOUT PUMPING Age 5+.

From TRU Hardware

[SEAL]

Urban Taggers now has a better picture.

Enjoy...

[cantab]

If it's that small, it might be decent for Assassins.

Only if it fires the moment you pull the trigger. In my (limited) experience motorised blasters suffer a slight lag, and a noisy lag at that thanks to the motor. That'll make the difference between a stealth kill and your target diving for cover and returning fire.