Mad Hornet

Mad Hornet
Release information
Company	Kenner
Brand / Series	Nerf
Release date	May 1997
Shelf status	Discontinued
Averageretail price	14.99 USD
Product features
Stockammunition type	Micro Darts
Internals type	Air-powered
Product performance
Priming mechanism	Air-powered
Mode of fire	Semi-automatic
Rate of fire	5 darts per second

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 Mad Hornet is an air-powered Nerf blaster that was released in 1997 under the Max Force series.

It comes packaged with six Micro Darts.

Details

It slightly resembles a hornet to keep in the theme with the Max Force blasters. The blaster uses air pressure and is pumped with the pump at the front of the blaster. There is a space at the front of the blaster for a hand to rest. It has a six-dart rotating cylinder.

History

It was Nerf's first air powered blaster to feature a firing trigger.

It was initially planned for a 1996 release, appearing in 1996 catalogs. However, it was delayed until a 1997 release because of a safety issue with the Sting Meter on the blaster, which could cause injuries if it came in contact with soft or sensitive body parts such as eyes.

Later in 1997, it was re-released under the Max Force 2112 line.

Gallery

The packaging for the Mad Hornet.

The "New" packaging for the Mad Hornet.

The back of the packaging for the Mad Hornet.

The Mad Hornet.

The Mad Hornet appearing in a 1996 catalog.

Official videos

Nerf Max Force Electric Eel & Mad Hornet Hasbro Toy Gun TV Commercial