New Merch: Nerf Rival Overwatch Soldier: 76 Blaster

This fall, you’ll be able to live out your Soldier: 76 fantasies with the latest Overwatch-inspired Nerf blaster.

Hasbro revealed the Nerf Rival Overwatch Soldier: 76 blaster as a GameStop exclusive. The powerful, fully motorized blaster takes on the look of Soldier: 76’s signature weapon in Blizzard Entertainment‘s blockbuster video game. It can rapid-fire 30 high-impact rounds at a velocity of 90 feet per second (that’s 27 meters per second for all the metric fans in the house).

The set includes a replica Soldier: 76 mask for fans to wear, but it’s important to note that it is not a protective visor and is purely for role playing purposes.

With opponents in your sights, you’ll feel the action as the blaster’s built-in recoil action kicks in, complete with accompanying lights and sounds.

Overwatch is the second big gaming franchise to make the jump to real life thanks to Nerf, with Hasbro’s Fortnite blasters also lighting up the foam dart battlefield. For even more Overwatch action, Hasbro revealed an exclusive Overwatch action figure that will be offered at Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) this year.

Photos: Hasbro

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Nerf Rival Overwatch Soldier: 76 Blaster Heads to GameStop

About the author

James Zahn