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{{Badge|Nerf|Buzz Bee}}[[File:Yioirutfyeje.JPG|thumb|A [[Nerf]] [[N-Strike]] [[six dart clip (N-Strike)|six dart clip]].]]
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[[File:Yioirutfyeje.JPG|thumb|A [[Nerf]] [[N-Strike]] [[six dart clip (N-Strike)|six dart clip]].]]
  
 
A '''clip''' is a [[dart]] holding device commonly used in [[clip system]] blasters. Clips are very useful for fast reloading in a [[Nerf war]].
  
A '''clip''' is a [[dart]] holding device commonly used in [[clip system]] blasters. Clips are very useful for fast reloading in a [[Nerf war]].
   
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The first [[Nerf]] clip type was released in [[1995]] along with the [[Sawtooth]]. The second clip type was released in [[1997]] along with the [[Electric Eel]].
  
The first [[Nerf]] clip type was released in [[1995]] along with the [[Sawtooth]]. The second clip type was released in [[1997]] along with the [[Electric Eel]].
   
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It was not until [[2007]] and the release of the [[N-Strike]] [[Longshot CS-6]] and the [[six dart clip (N-Strike)|six dart clip]] that clips became popular and widely used.
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It was not until [[2006]] and the release of the [[N-Strike]] [[Longshot CS-6]] and the [[six dart clip (N-Strike)|six dart clip]] that clips, in addition to the clip system became popular and widely used. These newer clips mimicked the design of firearm magazines, with spring-loaded followers instead of the original clips' indexing, harmonica-style design. Both designs are still used to this day, although the [[indexing clip system]] is less common when compared to the conventional clip system.
   
 
===Modification===
  
===Modification===
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Modification of clips is uncommon, as clips cannot be opened up without force that runs the risk of breaking them.
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[[Modification]] of clips is uncommon, as clips cannot be opened up without force that runs the risk of breaking them.
   
 
Before [[Suction Dart]]s, [[Nerfer]]s would modify clips to use other darts like [[Micro Dart (N-Strike)|Micro Darts]] and other non-clip compatible darts, because [[Streamline Dart]]s and [[Elite Dart]]s were inaccurate.
  
Before [[Suction Dart]]s, [[Nerfer]]s would modify clips to use other darts like [[Micro Dart (N-Strike)|Micro Darts]] and other non-clip compatible darts, because [[Streamline Dart]]s and [[Elite Dart]]s were inaccurate.
   
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[[Banana clip]]s use a block to help the shape of the clip; if this block is removed, it allows the clip to hold twelve darts.<ref>Drifting gambler mods (2016-08-07). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovrWlbuFlMk Nerf Modulus ECS-10 Clipazine mod. (This changes everything!!!!)] YouTube.com.</ref>
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[[Banana clip]]s use a block to help the shape of the clip; if this block is removed, it allows the clip to hold twelve darts.<ref>{{cite web
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| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovrWlbuFlMk
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| title = Nerf Modulus ECS-10 Clipazine mod. (This changes everything!!!!)
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| format = Video
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| image = YouTube logo.png
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| imagelink = https://youtube.com
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| accessdate = 2017-11-03
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| author = Drifting gambler mods
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| publisher =YouTube
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| date = 2016-08-07}}</ref>
   
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The clip's plastic follower can be cut down to decrease its thickness, allowing for the clip to hold one more dart than its original capacity.
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Other times, Nerfers may combine clips together, such as combining a six dart clip with another six dart clip to make a makeshift [[Twelve dart clip (N-Strike Elite)|twelve dart clip]]. In some clips, such as an [[Eighteen dart clip (N-Strike Elite)|eighteen dart clip]], Nerfers may chisel out plastic on the left side so they can see darts loaded when they are right-handed. By drilling a hole into the retainer of the clip, and then putting a guide rod, the clip can load [[Stefan]]s more properly.<ref>ModWorks Singapore (2011-11-17). [http://modworks.blogspot.com/2011/11/stefan-compatible-18-dart-clip-mod.html Stefan Compatible 18-Dart Clip - Mod Guide!] ModWorks.Blogspot.com.</ref>
  
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Other times, Nerfers may combine clips together, such as combining a six dart clip with another six dart clip to make a makeshift [[Twelve dart clip (N-Strike Elite)|twelve dart clip]]. In some clips, such as an [[Eighteen dart clip (N-Strike Elite)|eighteen dart clip]], Nerfers may chisel out plastic on the left side so they can see darts loaded when they are right-handed. By drilling a hole into the retainer and follower of the clip, and then putting a guide rod, the clip can load [[Stefan]]s more properly.<ref>{{cite web
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| url =http://modworks.blogspot.com/2011/11/stefan-compatible-18-dart-clip-mod.html
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| title = Stefan Compatible 18-Dart Clip - Mod Guide!
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| format = Article
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| accessdate = 2017-11-03
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| author = SG Nerf
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| publisher = Mod Works
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| date = 2011-11-17
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| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20190321211707/http://modworks.blogspot.com/2011/11/stefan-compatible-18-dart-clip-mod.html
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| archivedate = 2019-03-21}}</ref>
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Clips can be modified to be inserted backwards by cutting off some plastic near the lips, and creating another notch in the other side to allow the clip to lock in place with a blaster's clip release. This modification is especially useful when done on asymmetrical clips and drums, so that two can be loaded next to each other on modified blasters with two clip wells next to each other. This modification may cause some incompatibility with blasters such as the [[Rayven CS-18]], which has an [[lock|electronic lock]] that detects if a clip is inserted. With the plastic removed, the clip may not engage the lock.<ref>{{cite web
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| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNguvVxqe9U
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| title = MOD GUIDE: Reverse Loading Clip & Help
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| format = Video
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| image = YouTube logo.png
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| imagelink = https://youtube.com
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| accessdate =2019-08-09
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| author = Southern Brisbane Nerf Club
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| publisher = YouTube
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| date = 2015-11-10}}</ref>
   
 
==Clip variations==
  
==Clip variations==
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These clips are compatible with all clip system blasters.
  
These clips are compatible with all clip system blasters.
   
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{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1" style="text-align: center;"
  
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{{ProductList
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|Image=Yioirutfyeje.JPG
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! width="250" |Name
  
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|Link=Six dart clip (N-Strike)
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! width="100" |Year
  
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|Name=[[Six dart clip (N-Strike)]]
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|-
  
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|Info=[[2007]]}}
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|[[File:Yioirutfyeje.JPG|179px|link=Six dart clip (N-Strike)|]]
  
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{{ProductList
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|[[Six dart clip (N-Strike)]]
  
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|Image=Untitled.JPG
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|[[2007]]
  
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|Link=Eighteen dart clip (N-Strike)
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|-
  
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|[[File:Untitled.JPG|100px|link=Eighteen dart clip (N-Strike)]]
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|Name=[[Eighteen dart clip (N-Strike)]]
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|Info=[[2010]]}}
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|[[Eighteen dart clip (N-Strike)]]
  
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{{ProductList
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|[[2010]]
  
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|Image=Eighteendartclipelite.jpg
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|-
  
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|[[File:Eighteendartclipelite.jpg|200px|link=Eighteen dart clip (N-Strike Elite)]]
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|Link=Eighteen dart clip (N-Strike Elite)
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|[[Eighteen dart clip (N-Strike Elite)]]
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|Name=[[Eighteen dart clip (N-Strike Elite)]]
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|[[2012]]
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|Info=[[2012]]}}
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{{ProductList
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|-
  
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|[[File:Fireflyclip.jpg|200px|link=Firefly Tech clip]]
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|Image=Fireflyclip.jpg
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|[[Firefly Tech clip]]
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|Link=Firefly Tech clip (N-Strike)
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|Name=[[Firefly Tech clip (N-Strike)]]
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|[[2012]]
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|Info=[[2012]]}}
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|-
  
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{{ProductList
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|[[File:Nerf-n-strike-elite-hail-fire_(1).jpg|200px|link=Six dart clip (N-Strike Elite)]]
  
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|Image=EliteSixDartClip.jpg
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|[[Six dart clip (N-Strike Elite)]]
  
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|Link=Six dart clip (N-Strike Elite)
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|[[2012]]
  
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|Name=[[Six dart clip (N-Strike Elite)]]
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|-
  
  ⚫
|Info=[[2012]]}}
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|[[File:Twelvedartclip.jpg|200px|link=Twelve dart clip (N-Strike Elite)]]
  
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{{ProductList
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|[[Twelve dart clip (N-Strike Elite)|Twelve dart clip]]
  
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|Image=20171122 055924.jpg
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|[[2012]]
  
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|Link=Twelve dart clip (N-Strike Elite)
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|-
  
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|Name=[[Twelve dart clip (N-Strike Elite)]]
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|[[File:BananaclipHD.jpg|200px|link=Banana clip]]
  
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|[[Banana clip]]
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|Info=[[2012]]}}
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{{ProductList
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|[[2014]]
  
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|Image=Elitefireflytechclip.jpg
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|-
  
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|Link=Firefly Tech clip (N-Strike Elite)
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|[[File:12dartrebelle.jpg|200px|link=Twelve dart clip (Rebelle)]]
  
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|[[Twelve dart clip (Rebelle)]]
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|Name=[[Firefly Tech clip (N-Strike Elite)]]
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|[[2014]]
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|Info=[[2013]]}}
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{{ProductList
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|-
  
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|Image=BananaclipHD.jpg
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|[[File:FlipClip.jpg|200px|link=Flip Clip (N-Strike Modulus)]]
  
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|Link=Banana clip
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|[[Flip Clip (N-Strike Modulus)|Flip Clip]]
  
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|[[2015]]
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|Name=[[Banana clip]]
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|Info=[[2014]]}}
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|-
  
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{{ProductList
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|[[File:10dartclip.jpg|200px|link=Ten dart clip (N-Strike Elite)]]
  
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|Image=12dartrebelle.jpg
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|[[Ten dart clip (N-Strike Elite)|Ten dart clip]]
  
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|Link=Twelve dart clip (Rebelle)
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|[[2016]]
  
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|Name=[[Twelve dart clip (Rebelle)]]
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|}
  
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|Info=[[2014]]}}
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{{ProductList
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|Image=FlipClip.jpg
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|Link=Flip Clip (N-Strike Modulus)
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|Name=[[Flip Clip (N-Strike Modulus)|Flip Clip]]
  ⚫
|Info=[[2015]]}}
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{{ProductList
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|Image=10dartclip.jpg
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|Link=Ten dart clip (N-Strike Elite)
  ⚫
|Name=[[Ten dart clip (N-Strike Elite)]]
  ⚫
|Info=[[2016]]}}
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{{ProductList
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|Image=TendartclipImpactZone.jpg
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|Link=Ten dart clip (Impact Zone)
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|Name=[[Ten dart clip (Impact Zone)]]
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|Info=[[2016]]}}
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{{ProductList
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|Image=E48772F4-3FFC-40C7-8618-38258AF1F8BB.jpeg
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|Link=Six dart clip (AccuStrike)
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|Name=[[Six dart clip (AccuStrike)]]
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|Info=[[2017]]}}
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{{ProductList
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|Image=10dartclipzs.PNG
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|Link=Ten dart clip (Zombie Strike)
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|Name=[[Ten dart clip (Zombie Strike)]]
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|Info=[[2018]]}}
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{{ProductList
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|Image=ScravengerMag.jpg
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|Link=Twelve dart clip (Survival System)
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|Name=[[Twelve dart clip (Survival System)]]
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|Info=[[2018]]}}
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{{ProductList
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|Image=18dartZS.jpg
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|Link=Eighteen dart clip (Zombie Strike)
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|Name=[[Eighteen dart clip (Zombie Strike)]]
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|Info=[[2019]]}}
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{{ProductList
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|Image=FortniteClip.jpg
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|Link=Ten dart clip (Fortnite)
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|Name=[[Ten dart clip (Fortnite)]]
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|Info=[[2019]]}}
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{{ProductList
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|Image=SMG-E_6_dart_clip.png
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|Link=Six dart clip (Fortnite)
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|Name=[[Six dart clip (Fortnite)]]
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|Info=[[2020]]}}
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{{ProductList
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|Image=BASR-L_clip.png
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|Link=Six dart clip (BASR)
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|Name=[[Six dart clip (BASR)]]
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|Info=[[2020]]}}
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{{TableEnd}}
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====N-Strike Mega clips====
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These clips are compatible exclusively with blasters under the [[N-Strike Mega]] series.
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{{TableStart}}
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{{ProductList
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|Image=MegaClip.jpg
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|Link=Six dart clip (N-Strike Mega)
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|Name=[[Six dart clip (N-Strike Mega)]]
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|Info=[[2013]]}}
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{{ProductList
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|Image=Ten Dart Mega.png
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|Link=Ten dart clip (N-Strike Mega)
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|Name=[[Ten dart clip (N-Strike Mega)]]
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|Info=[[2020]]}}
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{{TableEnd}}
   
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===Other clips===
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====Other clips====
 
These clips are only compatible with the blaster they were originally packaged in with. The majority of these clips are discontinued.
  
These clips are only compatible with the blaster they were originally packaged in with. The majority of these clips are discontinued.
   
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! width="250" |Name
  
! width="250" |Name
 
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|[[Sawtooth]]
  
|[[Sawtooth]]
 
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|[[File:FourDartClip.png|121px|link=Four dart clip]]
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|[[File:FourDartClip.png|100px|link=Four dart clip]]
 
|[[Four dart clip]]
  
|[[Four dart clip]]
 
|[[1997]]
  
|[[1997]]
 
|[[Electric Eel]]
  
|[[Electric Eel]]
 
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|[[File:Magstrikeclip.jpg|146px|link=Magstrike clip]]
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|[[File:Magstrikeclip.jpg|100px|link=Magstrike clip]]
 
|[[Magstrike clip]]
  
|[[Magstrike clip]]
 
|[[2007]]
  
|[[2007]]
 
|[[Magstrike]]
  
|[[Magstrike]]
 
|-
  
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|[[File:Megaclip.jpg|200px|link=Mega Clip]]
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|[[File:Battlecamo-load.jpeg|100px|link=Battlescout clip]]
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|[[Mega Clip]]
  
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|[[2013]]
  
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|[[Centurion]]
  
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|-
  
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|[[File:Battlecamo-load.jpeg|200px|link=Battlescout clip]]
  
 
|[[Battlescout clip]]
  
|[[Battlescout clip]]
 
|[[2016]]
  
|[[2016]]
 
|[[Battlescout ICS-10]]
  
|[[Battlescout ICS-10]]
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|-
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|[[File:MagstrikeclipICON.png|100px|link=Magstrike clip (ICON Series)]]
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|[[Magstrike clip (ICON Series)]]
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|[[2019]]
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|[[ICON Series]] [[Magstrike (ICON Series)|Magstrike]]
 
|}
  
|}
   
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===Buzz Bee===
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===Buzz Bee/Adventure Force===
 
====Clip system clips====
  
====Clip system clips====
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These clips are compatible with most [[Buzz Bee]] clip system blasters.
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These clips are compatible with most [[Buzz Bee]]/[[Adventure Force]] clip system blasters.
   
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{{TableStart}}
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{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1" style="text-align: center;"
  
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{{ProductList
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! width="200" |
  
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|Image=Buzzbee 8 dart clipazine.jpeg
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! width="250" |Name
  
  ⚫
|Link=Eight dart clip (Buzz Bee)
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! width="100" |Year
  
  ⚫
|Name=[[Eight dart clip (Buzz Bee)]]
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|-
  
  ⚫
|Info=[[2015]]}}
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|[[File:Buzzbee 8 dart clipazine.jpeg|200px|link=Eight dart clip (Buzz Bee)]]
  
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{{ProductList
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|[[Eight dart clip (Buzz Bee)|Eight dart clip]]
  
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|Image=20dartclipazine.jpeg
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|[[2015]]
  
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|Link=Twenty dart clip (Ultra-Tek)
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|-
  
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|[[File:20dartclipazine.jpeg|200px|link=Twenty dart clip (Buzz Bee)]]
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|Name=[[Twenty dart clip (Ultra-Tek)]]
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|Info=[[2015]]}}
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|[[Twenty dart clip (Buzz Bee)|Twenty dart clip]]
  
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{{ProductList
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|[[2015]]
  
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|Image=AW10dart.jpg
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|-
  
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|[[File:BuzzBee 10 Round Clip.jpg|200px|link=Ten dart clip (The Walking Dead)]]
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|Link=Ten dart clip (Air Warriors)
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|[[Ten dart clip (The Walking Dead)|Ten dart clip]]
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|Name=[[Ten dart clip (Air Warriors)]]
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|[[2017]]
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|Info=[[2017]]}}
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{{TableEnd}}
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|}
  
   
 
====Other clips====
  
====Other clips====
 
These clips are only compatible with the blaster they were originally packaged with.
  
These clips are only compatible with the blaster they were originally packaged with.
   
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{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1" style="text-align: center;"
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;" border="1"
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! width="200" |
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! width="100" |
 
! width="250" |Name
  
! width="250" |Name
 
! width="100" |Year
  
! width="100" |Year
 
! width="250" |Patron blaster
  
! width="250" |Patron blaster
 
|-
  
|-
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|[[File:BuzzBeeToysRapidFireRifle.jpg|121px|link=Six shell clip]]
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|[[File:BuzzBeeToysRapidFireRifle.jpg|100px|link=Six shell clip]]
 
|[[Six shell clip]]
  
|[[Six shell clip]]
 
|[[2005]]
  
|[[2005]]
 
|[[Rapid Fire Tek]] / [[Clip Tek]]
  
|[[Rapid Fire Tek]] / [[Clip Tek]]
 
|-
  
|-
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|[[File:Unknown.jpg|200px|link=Ten dart clip (Buzz Bee)]]
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|[[File:Unknown.jpg|100px|link=Ten dart clip (Buzz Bee)]]
 
|[[Ten dart clip (Buzz Bee)|Ten dart clip]]
  
|[[Ten dart clip (Buzz Bee)|Ten dart clip]]
 
|[[2012]]
  
|[[2012]]
 
|[[Cougar]]
  
|[[Cougar]]
 
|-
  
|-
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|[[File:Three dart clip.jpg|200px|link=Three dart clip]]
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|[[File:Clip blaster 10 clip.jpeg|100px|link=Ten dart clip (Clip Blaster 10)]]
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|[[Ten dart clip (Clip Blaster 10)|Ten dart clip]]
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|[[2009]]
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|[[Clip Blaster 10]]
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|-
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|[[File:Three dart clip.jpg|100px|link=Three dart clip]]
 
|[[Three dart clip]]
  
|[[Three dart clip]]
 
|[[2015]]
  
|[[2015]]
 
|[[Air Max]] blasters
  
|[[Air Max]] blasters
 
|-
  
|-
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|[[File:12 dart clip buzzbee.jpg|200px|link=Twelve dart clip (Buzz Bee)]]
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|[[File:12 dart clip buzzbee.jpg|100px|link=Twelve dart clip (Buzz Bee)]]
 
|[[Twelve dart clip (Buzz Bee)|Twelve dart clip]]
  
|[[Twelve dart clip (Buzz Bee)|Twelve dart clip]]
 
|[[2015]]
  
|[[2015]]
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|[[Air Max blaster]]s
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|[[Air Max]] blasters
 
|-
  
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|[[File:Unknown.jpg|200px|link=Destiny clip]]
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|[[File:mtb destiny clip.jpg|100px|link=Destiny clip]]
 
|[[Destiny clip]]
  
|[[Destiny clip]]
 
|[[2016]]
  
|[[2016]]
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==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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*All Nerf-branded clip system clips feature one small divot on each of their feed lips. These attach to small nubs found on places such as the [[Longshot CS-6]]'s clip storage or the [[Storage Stock (2015)|Storage Stock]] to keep the clip from falling.
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*Many modern clips feature a set of rubber pads on their bottom corners. These were most likely added to prevent damage of the clip if it were dropped on a hard surface (or to prevent damage done to anything that the clip may drop on).
 
*Some [[2011]] [[Super Soaker]] blasters use a similar reloading system with an accessory called the [[water clip]]. It functions much like a regular clip, but holds water instead of darts.
  
*Some [[2011]] [[Super Soaker]] blasters use a similar reloading system with an accessory called the [[water clip]]. It functions much like a regular clip, but holds water instead of darts.
 
*Most clips can fit at least one more dart than advertised as able to do so, but this makes them more prone to jamming.
  
*Most clips can fit at least one more dart than advertised as able to do so, but this makes them more prone to jamming.
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*Although marketed under the name "clip", the Nerf clip system clips are technically magazines by definition. A clip is used to feed a magazine or revolving cylinder, while a magazine or a belt is used to load rounds into the chamber.
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*Although marketed under the name "clip", the Nerf clip system clips are technically [[magazine]]s by definition. A clip is a device that holds ammunition to easily feed a magazine or revolving [[cylinder]], while a magazine or a belt is used to load rounds into the chamber. Magazines typically have followers; a small, spring-loaded plate that advances rounds into the chamber.
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**The [[Magstrike clip]] and the [[Battlescout clip]] are true clips, as they do not have a spring-assisted follower.
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**The [[Magstrike clip]] and the [[Battlescout clip]] are more closely related to clips, as they do not have a spring-assisted follower, although these clips are more akin to the feeding slides found on harmonica guns. as opposed to true clips, which feed into magazines or cylinders.
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***Despite the Magstrike clip functioning more along the lines of a proper clip (as opposed to clip system clips), packaging and instructions for the Magstrike referred to it as a magazine.<ref>{{cite web
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**Interestingly, the name "magazine" is given correctly to [[RIVAL]] [[Magazine (RIVAL)|magazines]] and [[Vortex|Vortex magazines]].
  
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| url = https://www.hasbro.com/common/instruct/Nerf_Dart_Tag_Magstrike@_Firestrike.pdf
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| title = Nerf_Dart_Tag_Magstrike@_Firestrike.pdf
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| format = PDF file
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| image = Hasbro.png
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| imagelink = http://hasbro.com
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| accessdate =2018-08-11
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| publisher =Hasbro}}</ref> The blaster's name also implies that it uses a magazine.
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**Interestingly, the name "magazine" is given correctly to [[RIVAL]] [[Magazine (RIVAL)|magazines]] and [[Vortex]] [[Magazine (Vortex)|magazine]]s, perhaps due to them being newer series.
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***Despite this, some pieces of official media still refer to these magazines as "clips".
   
 
==See also==
  
==See also==
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==References==
  
==References==
 
<references />
  
<references />
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{{AccessoryTypes}}
  
{{AccessoryTypes}}
 
[[Category:Glossary]]
  
[[Category:Glossary]]

Revision as of 15:59, 9 April 2020

Yioirutfyeje

A Nerf N-Strike six dart clip.

A clip is a dart holding device commonly used in clip system blasters. Clips are very useful for fast reloading in a Nerf war.

Details

History

The first Nerf clip type was released in 1995 along with the Sawtooth. The second clip type was released in 1997 along with the Electric Eel.

It was not until 2006 and the release of the N-Strike Longshot CS-6 and the six dart clip that clips, in addition to the clip system became popular and widely used. These newer clips mimicked the design of firearm magazines, with spring-loaded followers instead of the original clips' indexing, harmonica-style design. Both designs are still used to this day, although the indexing clip system is less common when compared to the conventional clip system.

Modification

Modification of clips is uncommon, as clips cannot be opened up without force that runs the risk of breaking them.

Before Suction Darts, Nerfers would modify clips to use other darts like Micro Darts and other non-clip compatible darts, because Streamline Darts and Elite Darts were inaccurate.

Banana clips use a block to help the shape of the clip; if this block is removed, it allows the clip to hold twelve darts.[1]

The clip's plastic follower can be cut down to decrease its thickness, allowing for the clip to hold one more dart than its original capacity.

Other times, Nerfers may combine clips together, such as combining a six dart clip with another six dart clip to make a makeshift twelve dart clip. In some clips, such as an eighteen dart clip, Nerfers may chisel out plastic on the left side so they can see darts loaded when they are right-handed. By drilling a hole into the retainer and follower of the clip, and then putting a guide rod, the clip can load Stefans more properly.[2]

Clips can be modified to be inserted backwards by cutting off some plastic near the lips, and creating another notch in the other side to allow the clip to lock in place with a blaster's clip release. This modification is especially useful when done on asymmetrical clips and drums, so that two can be loaded next to each other on modified blasters with two clip wells next to each other. This modification may cause some incompatibility with blasters such as the Rayven CS-18, which has an electronic lock that detects if a clip is inserted. With the plastic removed, the clip may not engage the lock.[3]

Clip variations

Nerf

Clip system clips

These clips are compatible with all clip system blasters.

Name Year released
Yioirutfyeje Six dart clip (N-Strike) 2007
File:Untitled.JPG Eighteen dart clip (N-Strike) 2010
Eighteendartclipelite Eighteen dart clip (N-Strike Elite) 2012
Fireflyclip Firefly Tech clip (N-Strike) 2012
EliteSixDartClip Six dart clip (N-Strike Elite) 2012
File:20171122 055924.jpg Twelve dart clip (N-Strike Elite) 2012
Elitefireflytechclip Firefly Tech clip (N-Strike Elite) 2013
BananaclipHD Banana clip 2014
12dartrebelle Twelve dart clip (Rebelle) 2014
FlipClip Flip Clip 2015
10dartclip Ten dart clip (N-Strike Elite) 2016
TendartclipImpactZone Ten dart clip (Impact Zone) 2016
File:E48772F4-3FFC-40C7-8618-38258AF1F8BB.jpeg Six dart clip (AccuStrike) 2017
10dartclipzs Ten dart clip (Zombie Strike) 2018
ScravengerMag Twelve dart clip (Survival System) 2018
18dartZS Eighteen dart clip (Zombie Strike) 2019
FortniteClip Ten dart clip (Fortnite) 2019
SMG-E 6 dart clip Six dart clip (Fortnite) 2020
BASR-L clip Six dart clip (BASR) 2020

N-Strike Mega clips

These clips are compatible exclusively with blasters under the N-Strike Mega series.

Name Year released
MegaClip Six dart clip (N-Strike Mega) 2013
Ten Dart Mega Ten dart clip (N-Strike Mega) 2020

Other clips

These clips are only compatible with the blaster they were originally packaged in with. The majority of these clips are discontinued.

Name Year Patron blaster
Clipsawtooth10 Five dart clip 1995 Sawtooth
FourDartClip Four dart clip 1997 Electric Eel
Magstrikeclip Magstrike clip 2007 Magstrike
Battlecamo-load Battlescout clip 2016 Battlescout ICS-10
MagstrikeclipICON Magstrike clip (ICON Series) 2019 ICON Series Magstrike

Buzz Bee/Adventure Force

Clip system clips

These clips are compatible with most Buzz Bee/Adventure Force clip system blasters.

Name Year released
Buzzbee 8 dart clipazine Eight dart clip (Buzz Bee) 2015
20dartclipazine Twenty dart clip (Ultra-Tek) 2015
AW10dart Ten dart clip (Air Warriors) 2017

Other clips

These clips are only compatible with the blaster they were originally packaged with.

Name Year Patron blaster
BuzzBeeToysRapidFireRifle Six shell clip 2005 Rapid Fire Tek / Clip Tek
Unknown Ten dart clip 2012 Cougar
Clip blaster 10 clip Ten dart clip 2009 Clip Blaster 10
Three dart clip Three dart clip 2015 Air Max blasters
12 dart clip buzzbee Twelve dart clip 2015 Air Max blasters
Mtb destiny clip Destiny clip 2016 Destiny

Trivia

  • All Nerf-branded clip system clips feature one small divot on each of their feed lips. These attach to small nubs found on places such as the Longshot CS-6's clip storage or the Storage Stock to keep the clip from falling.
  • Many modern clips feature a set of rubber pads on their bottom corners. These were most likely added to prevent damage of the clip if it were dropped on a hard surface (or to prevent damage done to anything that the clip may drop on).
  • Some 2011 Super Soaker blasters use a similar reloading system with an accessory called the water clip. It functions much like a regular clip, but holds water instead of darts.
  • Most clips can fit at least one more dart than advertised as able to do so, but this makes them more prone to jamming.
  • Although marketed under the name "clip", the Nerf clip system clips are technically magazines by definition. A clip is a device that holds ammunition to easily feed a magazine or revolving cylinder, while a magazine or a belt is used to load rounds into the chamber. Magazines typically have followers; a small, spring-loaded plate that advances rounds into the chamber.
    • The Magstrike clip and the Battlescout clip are more closely related to clips, as they do not have a spring-assisted follower, although these clips are more akin to the feeding slides found on harmonica guns. as opposed to true clips, which feed into magazines or cylinders.
      • Despite the Magstrike clip functioning more along the lines of a proper clip (as opposed to clip system clips), packaging and instructions for the Magstrike referred to it as a magazine.[4] The blaster's name also implies that it uses a magazine.
    • Interestingly, the name "magazine" is given correctly to RIVAL magazines and Vortex magazines, perhaps due to them being newer series.
      • Despite this, some pieces of official media still refer to these magazines as "clips".

See also

References

  1. ↑
    YouTube logo Drifting gambler mods (2016-08-07). Nerf Modulus ECS-10 Clipazine mod. (This changes everything!!!!) (Video). YouTube. Retrieved on 2017-11-03.
  2. ↑
    SG Nerf (2011-11-17). Stefan Compatible 18-Dart Clip - Mod Guide! (Article). Mod Works. Archived from the original on 2019-03-21. Retrieved on 2017-11-03.
  3. ↑
    YouTube logo Southern Brisbane Nerf Club (2015-11-10). MOD GUIDE: Reverse Loading Clip & Help (Video). YouTube. Retrieved on 2019-08-09.
  4. ↑
    Hasbro Nerf_Dart_Tag_Magstrike@_Firestrike.pdf (PDF file). Hasbro. Retrieved on 2018-08-11.
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