This one is filed under news posts I never thought I’d make, but am very glad I get to! In celebration of Aliens 35th anniversary Hasbro are producing a limited edition Nerf replica of the iconic Armat M41A Pulse Rifle! And yes, it has a working grenade launcher!
Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the iconic ALIENS film with the NERF LMTD ALIENS M41-A Pulse Blaster, capturing authentic details inspired by the equipment of the film’s Colonial Marine Corps.
- Captures the look of the iconic M41-A Pulse Blaster, with Power Loader inspired design and dual-blasting action
- Features an electronic dart counter and movie-accurate blasting sounds
- Measures over two feet long (28 inches) and comes fully assembled in premium packaging, perfect for display
- Select from fully-motorized fly-wheel Elite or pump-action Mega dart blasting
Requires 4x 1.5v C alkaline batteries (not included). Eyewear recommended (not included).
Includes: blaster, 10 Elite darts, 3 Mega darts, and instructions
The Nerf Pulse Rifle is currently available for pre-order at £99.99/$94.99 with a estimated release date of October 1st 2022. Thanks to Ro Go via the Weyland-Yutani Bulletin for the news!
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They legally can't sell it with anywhere near realistic colors. It would be pretty simple to repaint it with more film accurate colors though.
You don't have spraypaint there?
I had the belt fed bipod one too years ago, that's just automatic fire but I'm pretty sure this one spins a pair of wheels to accelerate the darts and those ones put out a high pitched whine that's quite loud and often causes dogs to panic.
I love the box art, and I actually really love the power loader-inspired paint scheme too. It's a great way of having a non-gun look while still being Aliens-inspired. Now I'm kinda hoping we get similar decals in Fireteam Elite as well!
That said though, it is pretty expensive. It looks like it'd be worth it given all the features and stuff, but I'm not sure I can justify getting it. I'd love to, but....probably not going to.
Probably.
The nerf community is apparently already looking at ways to mod it and install more powerful motors and flywheels and whatever.
The button under the primary trigger might be a button to spin up the motors, I've seen other "motorized" nerf guns that have a separate button for that.
... at least, loud enough for the person using it to hear, maybe not anyone else.
I'm sure you can swap the motors out with after market mods. The nerf community is MASSIVE, there's likely to be a mod ready at , or shortly after launch.
I'm considering getting pre-order in to split open and learn the mechanics a little more
Not sure if I can justify this purchase. The "buy once, cry once" mentality is getting out of hand.
It's so far away...., It's going to be on my mind for a year now.
I have wanted my own Pulse Rifle for so long so whats one more year.....!
I take back everything I said. This is awesome!
I tried to pay using PayPal and I couldn't connect. So I called no PayPal on pre-order. Credit card.
You can call Hasbro 1-866-278-4264 M - F 8am to 7pm eastern to ask when charges appear.
I do like that they at least kept the colouring relevant to the film by using the Powerloader's scheme.
Thank f**k, it's available here via the EBGames over-brand from the Aussie Zing. Not thrilled about the price but it's the only way I'll get a decent-ish replica here.
Just pre-ordered it.
"I feel safer already"
Probably would be easier to take into a con that way.
Neca and Rubies just joined forces for Star Wars collectables and they'll be taking over remaining orders Anovos filled. So I don't think they're out of Disney's sights yet given they're the ones who've been doing Alien and Predator merch.
What I think is about to happen here is that the Black series helmets had been testing the waters for bigger collectables. So Hasbro will do things like the nerf guns and your various toylines. Neca will be along with Rubies doing the collectables like props and helmets. So that might explain the rumors of Neca losing the license, they're getting contracts redone to fit this new role. They might still work on Alien and Predator stuff but in a capacity where we see them do something like a motion tracker prop or wrist gauntlet whereas Hasbro might be in charge of doing the figures for say the Alien TV show or Predator 5.
Pre-orders are up at Zing.
This is so cool! A perfect marriage. I've never been tempted by their Star Wars offerings, but this is something special.
I love the Powerloader-inspired design on it.
It might be a Hasbro Pulse exclusive so it may not be available through independent retailers who might ship internationally.
I've been using proxys to buy from japan for almost a decade.
Separate from that---looks so good, I bought 2 (1 to repaint).
Or will they ?
Really wish this had come out when I was a kid but still going to save up for one and give it to my son.