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The ZapSnaps is a Nerf blaster that was released in 1993 under the Original Nerf series.
Included contents[]
- 1 ZapSnaps
- 2 ZapSnaps rockets
Details[]
The ZapSnaps is a slingshot-style blaster with a very simple handle-style build and no internals. The spire that holds the ammunition rotates freely, which gives the rockets a cleaner release upon launch.
Its unique ammunition is stretched back by hand once attached on the hook at the top. The loop can be adjusted by pushing it either upwards or downwards until it hits the position where it cannot be moved any further.
History[]
The ZapSnaps was shown off at the 1993 New York Toy Fair.[1]
After its initial release, it was pulled from the market, due to a potential safety hazard. It was thought that the piece which holds the rocket in place could cause serious damage if it were to be jabbed at certain parts of the body, such as the eyes. Other concerns included the rubberband which helps fire the rockets injuring people.[2] Few blasters have surfaced online, thanks to its extremely short shelf life.
Trivia[]
- It is the one of the simplest blasters to date, being made with only four parts: the handle itself, the spire, and two click-in pieces to keep the spire in place. This compares to the Jolt EX-1 being made of over a dozen parts, and the Stinger SD-1 being made of eight parts.
- Strangely, the blaster shown in the catalog of 1993 shows the ZapSnaps being used very differently than production models. The spire is missing, and instead the rocket is threaded through the middle hole of the blaster, and the rubber is pulled back and released from here to be fired, rather than pulling back on the foam rocket itself.
- The 1994 Nerf Action Switchfire was similarly pulled from shelves after its release due to safety concerns.
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑
tvdays (2009-01-08). TOY FAIR 1993 New York City with IRA GALLEN PART 2 (Video). YouTube. Retrieved on 2022-05-28. - ↑ Limitations on Nerf Products power. Larami Reviewed!. Archived from the original on 2012-06-22. Retrieved on 2014-04-19. “Other regulations are the more obvious ones like . . . the possible dangerous ramifications of a rubberband coming off of the zap snaps blaster. . .”
