 | This product has been discontinued. It cannot be purchased in retail stores. The only way to obtain it is through second-hand websites and stores. |
The Helios XVIII-700 is a Nerf blaster that was released in 2018 under the RIVAL series.
Included contents[]
- 1 Helios XVIII-700
- 1 seven round magazine
- 7 High-Impact Rounds
- Instructions
Details[]
The Helios is a bolt-action magazine-fed blaster with its magazine well built into its handle. Its bolt is spring-retractable, which makes it automatically return to its starting position after being pulled back; it is also removable and can be fitted to either side of the blaster for ambidextrous use.[1] On the left hand side of the blaster, there is a jam door.[2]
A single tactical rail sits atop the blaster. There are also two strap points, one built above the muzzle and one under the rear of the blaster.
Official description[]
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Go into battle as Team Red with the bolt-action Nerf Rival Helios XVIII-700 blaster! Pull back the bolt to prime the Helios XVIII-700 blaster and unleash rounds at a velocity of 100 feet per second (30 meters per second). The blaster has a spring-action mechanism and includes an easy-loading, 7-round magazine and 7 high-impact rounds. This Nerf Rival blaster also has a trigger lock to prevent the blaster from being fired accidentally, a ready indicator to show when the blaster is primed, and a tactical rail to customize with Nerf Rival gear and accessories (each sold separately). The bolt is removable so battlers can place it on either side of the blaster to customize for right-handed or left-handed battlers. Experience the intensity of Nerf Rival battles with the Helios XVIII-700 blaster! |
| This is an official description from Hasbro.com. Please do not modify it. (view this product's listing) |
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Go into battle as Team Blue with the bolt-action Nerf Rival Helios XVIII-700 blaster! Pull back the bolt to prime the Helios XVIII-700 blaster and unleash rounds at a velocity of 100 feet per second (30 meters per second). The blaster has a spring-action mechanism and includes an easy-loading, 7-round magazine and 7 high-impact rounds. This Nerf Rival blaster also has a trigger lock to prevent the blaster from being fired accidentally, a ready indicator to show when the blaster is primed, and a tactical rail to customize with Nerf Rival gear and accessories (each sold separately). The bolt is removable so battlers can place it on either side of the blaster to customize for right-handed or left-handed battlers. Experience the intensity of Nerf Rival battles with the Helios XVIII-700 blaster! |
History[]
The standard RIVAL Helios is a re-release of the Phantom Corps variant that was released earlier in the same year.
The Helios was planned to have an Edge Series re-release, alongside a thirty round drum, but was ultimately cancelled.
Color schemes[]
The Helios has been released with the following color schemes:
- Team Blue (blue, black, white, and orange)
- Team Red (red, black, white, and orange)
- Phantom Corps (white, black, and orange)
Trivia[]
- The Helios XVIII-700 was named after Helios from Greek mythology, who was the personification of the sun.
- Helios is closely associated with Apollo, both being deities associated with the sun. Possibly in reference to this, the Helios and the Apollo XV-700 are rather similar, with it having likely been created as an answer to complaints about the Apollo[citation needed] - the end of the blaster not being comfortable, lacking a sling mount, and being hard to prime. The bolt-action nature of the Helios seems to be an upgrade to the small slide-action handle on the top of the Apollo. Because of this, the Helios is considered a direct successor to the Apollo.[citation needed]
- Using the unjamming feature inadvertently allows the Helios to be loaded and primed twice, allowing the blaster to fire two rounds at once.
Gallery[]
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| The full image gallery for Helios XVIII-700 may be viewed at Helios XVIII-700/Gallery. |
References[]
- ↑
JJ Reviews (2017-09-13). Nerf News: 2018 Spring Blasters – Official Product Details (Article). Blaster Hub. Archived from the original on 2019-04-04. Retrieved on 2018-09-15. - ↑ LordDraconical (2017-09-10). First Review: Nerf RIVAL HELIOS!!! (Bolt Action Primary) (Video). YouTube. Retrieved on 2018-09-15.
External links[]
- Team Red Helios XVIII-700 on the Nerf website (archived link)
- Team Red Helios XVIII-700 on the Hasbro website (archived link)
- Team Blue Helios XVIII-700 on the Nerf website (archived link)
- Team Blue Helios XVIII-700 on the Hasbro website (archived link)
