Stego-Smash

The Stego-Smash is a Nerf blaster that was released in spring of 2021^[1] under the DinoSquad series.

Included contents[]

1 Stego-Smash
5 Elite Darts

Details[]

The Stego-Smash is a single-fire blaster similar to the N-Strike Elite Firestrike. As its name suggests, it is based on the Stegosaurus genus of dinosaur. It features a space under the barrel to store an additional four darts.

Official description[]

This is an official description from Hasbro.com. Please do not modify it. (view this product's listing)

Team up with legendary dinosaurs as a member of the elite DinoSquad! Harness the extraordinary force of the greatest dinosaurs of all and blast into amazing adventures! Stand your ground as dart-blasting defender with the Nerf DinoSquad Stego-Smash blaster! It features an awesome dinosaur design, capturing the look of a Stegosaurus dinosaur. Fire into dino-tastic fun with this single-fire blaster -- load 1 dart into the front of the barrel, pull back the handle to prime, and press the trigger to send the dart charging toward your target. There's onboard 4-dart storage on the front of the blaster so you can have backup firepower within reach for reloads. Includes 5 Official Nerf Elite foam darts that are tested and approved for performance and quality. Eyewear recommended (not included). No batteries required. Nerf and all related properties are trademarks of Hasbro.

NERF DINOSQUAD STEGO-SMASH BLASTER: Stand your ground as a dart-blasting defender with this blaster that features awesome dinosaur details, capturing the look of a Stegosaurus dinosaur
DINO DART BLASTING: Fire into fun as you load 1 dart into the front of the blaster, pull back the priming handle, and press the trigger to fire the dart (no batteries required)
5 NERF DARTS AND ONBOARD DART STORAGE: Comes with 5 Official Nerf Elite foam darts -- the blaster has onboard storage for 4 darts, to keep them within easy reach for reloading

History[]

The Stego-Smash was first leaked in 2020 though online listings, alongside the Rex-Rampage, Tricera-Blast, and the Dino-Soak. It was officially announced on January 5, 2021.^[1]

It was re-released in 2023 in Stego-Duo blaster set in new color schemes. One has been reshelled with a sail instead of plates, giving it the appearance of a Dimetrodon. Despite this shell change, the name remains "Stego-Smash".