 | 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 Sidestrike is a Nerf blaster that was released in 2014 under the Zombie Strike series.
Included contents[]
- 1 Sidestrike
- 1 Sidestrike holster
- 6 Zombie Strike Darts
- Instructions
Details[]
The Sidestrike is a single-fire blaster. It is advertised as being a "quick-draw" blaster, meant to be used with its included holster accessory. It will slot into this holster either way without problem. Two additional darts can be stored underneath the muzzle.
It has a tactical rail on the bottom, as well as a sling point built into the grip. A small set of iron sights sit atop the blaster.
It advertises a range of up to seventy-five feet (twenty-three meters).
Official description[]
| This is an official description from Hasbro.com. Please do not modify it. (view the archived product listing) |
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A fast draw is all that's between you and rampaging zombies! Practice quick-drawing your Sidestrike blaster from its holster before your next mission. You can keep your 4 Zombie Strike Darts in the holster's storage compartment, and attach your holster to your belt with the belt clip so you're completely mobile. The holster also fits your Firestrike blaster (sold separately). Go for the fast strike and take out every last zombie with the Sidestrike blaster! |
History[]
The Sidestrike was known as the Scout Mk. II in development.
Evidence suggests that the Sidestrike was originally intended for the N-Strike Elite series, rather than the Zombie Strike series. A photo of the Scout Mk. II prototype bears a painted N-Strike Elite logo on the grip, as well as an N-Strike Elite logo on the holster.
The Sidestrike was unveiled for the first time alongside the remainder of the 2014 Zombie Strike line at the 2013 San Diego Comic Con.[1] This early iteration featured nearly the same exact design as the final production blaster, with the exception of some minor paint alterations.
The blaster was first spotted in stores in December of 2013.[2]
It has been re-released three times: in 2014 as an N-Strike Elite blaster, in 2018 as the AccuStrike Series TalonStrike, and in 2023 as the Captain America Blaster.
Trivia[]
- The Sidestrike may be the spiritual successor to the Scout IX-3, as it has the same external loading system, and was known as the Scout Mk. II during its development.
Gallery[]
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| The full image gallery for Sidestrike (Zombie Strike) may be viewed at Sidestrike (Zombie Strike)/Gallery. |
References[]
- ↑ Jet (2013-07-18). Nerf at SDCC! (Article). Blaster By My Side. Archived from the original on 2017-11-05. Retrieved on 2019-09-21.
- ↑
Vas Stampede (2013-12-03). Nerf Zombiestrike Sidestrike Spotted! (Article). Foam From Above. Archived from the original on 2016-03-31. Retrieved on 2014-08-16.
External links[]
- Sidestrike on the Nerf website (archived link)
- Sidestrike instructions on the Hasbro website
