The Soldier 76 Blaster is a Nerf promotional blaster that was released in fall of 2019 under the RIVAL series to promote the video game Overwatch. It requires six "D" batteries to be operated.
It comes packaged with thirty Overwatch High-Impact Rounds and instructions.
Details
The Soldier 76 Blaster is a fully automatic RIVAL blaster based after the Heavy Pulse Rifle used by the character Soldier: 76. It has a capacity of thirty High-Impact Rounds in its integrated hopper. Unlike most modern motorized RIVAL blasters, the Soldier 76 Blaster is not compatible with the Rechargeable Battery Pack.
Official description
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“I’ve got you in my sights.” Soldier: 76 wages a personal battle to expose the truth behind Overwatch's collapse, and he will stop at nothing to find those responsible and bring them to justice. Overwatch fans can take on the role of Soldier: 76 with this blaster designed in the style of his signature weapon in Blizzard Entertainment’s internationally acclaimed team-based action game. This Nerf Rival Overwatch blaster is fully motorized to rapid-fire 30 high-impact rounds at a velocity of 90 feet per second (27 meters per second). (claim approved pending additional follow up testing beyond the breadboard)Electronic lights are activated and recoil action kicks in when you operate this hopper-fed blaster, adding to the real-world excitement of Overwatch battling. Comes with 30 Overwatch Nerf Rival rounds. |
| This is an official description from Hasbro.com. Please do not modify it. (view this product's listing) |
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“I’ve got you in my sights.” Soldier: 76 wages a personal battle to expose the truth behind the collapse of Overwatch, and he will stop at nothing to find those responsible and bring them to justice. Overwatch fans can take on the role of Soldier: 76 with this blaster designed in the style of his signature accessory in Blizzard Entertainment’s internationally acclaimed team-based action game. This set also includes a replica Soldier: 76 targeting visor that you can wear. This Nerf Rival Overwatch blaster is fully motorized to rapid-fire 30 high-impact rounds at a velocity of 90 feet per second (27 meters per second). Electronic lights are activated and recoil action kicks in when you operate the blaster, adding to the real-world excitement of Overwatch battling. Comes with 30 Overwatch Nerf Rival rounds. |
History
The Soldier 76 Blaster was first announced online in June of 2019.
Value packs
The Soldier 76 Blaster can also be purchased with a visor. Besides the addition of the mask, no other bonuses come with the Soldier 76 Blaster.
Trivia
- While the blaster holds up to thirty High-Impact Rounds, the Heavy Pulse Rifle in the game has an ammunition capacity of only twenty-five.
Gallery
External links
Soldier 76 Blaster on the Nerf website (archived link)- Soldier 76 Blaster with Targeting Visor on the Nerf website (archived link)
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| 2019 | B.Va Blaster • D.Va Blaster • McCree Blaster • Reaper Blaster • Soldier: 76 Blaster |
| 2020 | Tracer Blaster |