The Helios XVIII-700 is a Nerf blaster that was released in 2018 under the RIVAL series.
It comes packaged with seven High-Impact Rounds, a seven round magazine, and instructions.
Details
The Helios is a single-fire blaster that is loaded through the use of magazines, which are loaded through the blaster's handle. The Helios bears similarity to the Apollo XV-700 with the exception that it is bolt-action rather than slide-action. The bolt is also spring-retractable, which means when pulled back, it will automatically return to its starting position. The bolt is removable and can be fitted to either side of the blaster.[1] On the left hand side of the blaster, there is a jam door.[2] The Helios also has a sling mount on the back, and on the front is a small grip.
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 previous Phantom Corps variant that was released earlier in the same year.
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)
- Edge Series (green, 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 - the end of the blaster not being comfortable, no sling mount, and being hard to prime. The bolt-action priming of the Helios seems to be an upgrade to the small pump 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 Nerf website (archived link)
