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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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Already pre-ordered mine. It'll go very nicely alongside my nerf Halo Assault Rifle.  :P

Beat you to it. ;)

Ha. Fair enough. Making mine the big baddy tho  :P

Instant purchase!

Instant preorder lol this is awesome

No EU love??? Boooo

Got me pre-order in. Not gonna miss this one.

Cool!  I'm in.  This is the "Cyberantics" of Aliens toys.

So basically I can f**k off due to location, cool.

We aren't special enough.

Kinda strange considering most kids today won't even recognize it.

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.

I'm so torn. It looks awesome, but it's so expensive.

Yet again Australian fans are screwed over at getting a chance to own a Pulse Rifle.  >:(

Would it be wrong to paint it?

Quote from: 426Buddy on Aug 17, 2021, 09:17:44 PM
Kinda strange considering most kids today won't even recognize it

Or will they ?

To those who are in countries it's not offered: Do you not use proxy companies because it's so expensive to ship to your location?

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).

Quote from: Jurassicvania on Aug 17, 2021, 10:23:26 PM
To those who are in countries it's not offered: Do you not use proxy companies because it's so expensive to ship to your location?

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).

It might be a Hasbro Pulse exclusive so it may not be available through independent retailers who might ship internationally.

I'd very much to like see if Hasbro could make good quality Marvel Legends style Predator and Alien figures.

Quote from: The Shuriken on Aug 17, 2021, 11:33:03 PM
I'd very much to like see if Hasbro could make good quality Marvel Legends style Predator and Alien figures.

Not likely as long as NECA has the license.

Hopefully NECA does not for much longer then.

Quote from: battyfan on Aug 17, 2021, 09:30:16 PM
Yet again Australian fans are screwed over at getting a chance to own a Pulse Rifle.  >:(

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.

https://www.zingpopculture.com.au/product/toys-gadgets/277682-aliens-m41-a-pulse-blaster-nerf-gun

Quote from: Trash Queen on Aug 17, 2021, 11:48:44 PM
Hopefully NECA does not for much longer then.

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.

I stick to my snowwolf pulse rifle, less plastic and properly painted than this toy thing.:P

Quote from: judge death on Aug 18, 2021, 08:48:08 PM
I stick to my snowwolf pulse rifle, less plastic and properly painted than this toy thing.:P

Yeah but does yours shoot foam darts??

Quote from: Xenomrph on Aug 18, 2021, 10:37:38 PM

Quote from: judge death on Aug 18, 2021, 08:48:08 PM
I stick to my snowwolf pulse rifle, less plastic and properly painted than this toy thing.:P

Yeah but does yours shoot foam darts??

It shots something far better, hard hitting airsoft bullets with upgraded spring for making nasty blue marks when hitting someone.  ;D

Quote from: Xenomrph on Aug 18, 2021, 10:37:38 PM

Quote from: judge death on Aug 18, 2021, 08:48:08 PM
I stick to my snowwolf pulse rifle, less plastic and properly painted than this toy thing.:P

Yeah but does yours shoot foam darts??

Probably would be easier to take into a con that way.

"My toy replica is better than your toy replica" is a weird flex :laugh:

Helluva lot cheaper too. I'm going for both myself.  :-* I think the working grenade launcher on the Nerf is sweet though!

Awesome need fight withy nephew coming soon lol

Seen some people shocked at the price, but considering the quality, and the features it seems pretty fair. Glad it includes sound effects.

Just pre-ordered it.  :)  Considering what various pulse rifles sell for. And it actually shoots. I think this is a bargain.



"I feel safer already"  ;)

Gonna pre order this does anyone know if they take the money out straight away or not?

Quote from: SiL on Aug 18, 2021, 10:03:27 AM
https://www.zingpopculture.com.au/product/toys-gadgets/277682-aliens-m41-a-pulse-blaster-nerf-gun

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.

Same, good luck getting anything resembling an accurate gun to Aus.

I do like that they at least kept the colouring relevant to the film by using the Powerloader's scheme.

I'll be stripping it down to repaint for sure (and sanding off the raised Nerf logo).

Quote from: predator elite on Aug 19, 2021, 10:16:48 PM
Gonna pre order this does anyone know if they take the money out straight away or not?

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.

Quote from: Otter on Aug 18, 2021, 09:21:45 AM

Quote from: battyfan on Aug 17, 2021, 09:30:16 PM
Yet again Australian fans are screwed over at getting a chance to own a Pulse Rifle.  >:(

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.

I take back everything I said. This is awesome!  ;D

I love this so much, I love that it makes sounds, I hope it's loud.

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.....! 

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Aug 17, 2021, 03:01:04 PM
Already pre-ordered mine. It'll go very nicely alongside my nerf Halo Assault Rifle.  :P

How much is Darkness paying you that you're able to afford this?

Not sure if I can justify this purchase. The "buy once, cry once" mentality is getting out of hand.

Since it's got an electric motor to aid firing, I should direct people to the likelihood that it will be as loud or louder than any sound effects and require an extra button/trigger (I think I spy it under the primary trigger). I think it might end up being fairly disappointing to use, but personally I'm more interested in repainting it and putting it up on a wall.

Quote from: [cancerblack] on Aug 20, 2021, 06:25:54 PM
Since it's got an electric motor to aid firing, I should direct people to the likelihood that it will be as loud or louder than any sound effects and require an extra button/trigger (I think I spy it under the primary trigger). I think it might end up being fairly disappointing to use, but personally I'm more interested in repainting it and putting it up on a wall.

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

I haven't found NERF's motors to be that obnoxiously loud - I've had their belt-fed auto gun and their bipod-mounted auto gun and I could picture the SFX being louder.

... at least, loud enough for the person using it to hear, maybe not anyone else.

Quote from: predator elite on Aug 19, 2021, 10:16:48 PM
Gonna pre order this does anyone know if they take the money out straight away or not?

Hasbro Pulse charges when it ships, not when you order it.

Quote from: Leggs.stl on Aug 20, 2021, 07:39:26 PM

Quote from: [cancerblack] on Aug 20, 2021, 06:25:54 PM
Since it's got an electric motor to aid firing, I should direct people to the likelihood that it will be as loud or louder than any sound effects and require an extra button/trigger (I think I spy it under the primary trigger). I think it might end up being fairly disappointing to use, but personally I'm more interested in repainting it and putting it up on a wall.

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

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.

This looks so freaking cool!

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.

Quote from: SiL on Aug 21, 2021, 01:38:13 AM
I haven't found NERF's motors to be that obnoxiously loud - I've had their belt-fed auto gun and their bipod-mounted auto gun and I could picture the SFX being louder.

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.

Ah, I had the Stampede and the Vulcan and their motors were pretty tolerable.

Will this be released in stores or is it a US/UK online exclusive?

It's a pre-order exclusive, they're only making the number that are requested. But if I managed to find someone in NZ doing pre-orders, I'm sure you can find a local store doing it.

I like it but the color scheme is a no for me.  I'll pass on it.  I also haven't really cared for nerf guns ever.  It was more of a Super Soaker kid, and of course BB guns.

Quote from: synapticflow on Aug 28, 2021, 07:10:43 AM
I like it but the color scheme is a no for me.  I'll pass on it.  I also haven't really cared for nerf guns ever.  It was more of a Super Soaker kid, and of course BB guns.

You don't have spraypaint there?

Pre-ordered mine immediately and definitely plan on spraypainting it to look more movie accurate. 

Quote from: synapticflow on Aug 28, 2021, 07:10:43 AM
I like it but the color scheme is a no for me.  I'll pass on it.  I also haven't really cared for nerf guns ever.  It was more of a Super Soaker kid, and of course BB guns.

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.

With this, the crazy colours if half the appeal for me. Got my Snow Wolf as my more realistic piece.

FYI

A few days ago I sent an email to Hasbro Pulse US about a shipping date.

I received a nice response from them that the approximate shipping date is 10/1/22

So looking forward to this. :)

Did you get it?

I believe it's American date format. It ships in October.

Correct.  :) October 1,2022

Mine has finally been shipped!

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 10, 2022, 09:28:25 AMMine has finally been shipped!

Are you customizing it?

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 10, 2022, 09:28:25 AMMine has finally been shipped!

Nice! Looks like it's not shipping until November 1st here in the states

Quote from: Master Chief on Oct 13, 2022, 01:37:12 PM

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 10, 2022, 09:28:25 AMMine has finally been shipped!

Are you customizing it?

Nah! I've got my Snow Wolf to be that. This...this I just want to leave in its Nerf-goodness.

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 14, 2022, 03:26:07 PM

Quote from: Master Chief on Oct 13, 2022, 01:37:12 PM

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 10, 2022, 09:28:25 AMMine has finally been shipped!

Are you customizing it?

Nah! I've got my Snow Wolf to be that. This...this I just want to leave in its Nerf-goodness.

I deliberately have my pulse rifle in Fireteam Elite in a yellow hazard stripes skin as an homage to the nerf gun lol

I realized I didn't post when it arrived but I love it. The little underslung grenade launcher is just brilliant.

C'mon, Corporal.  Show us pics!  ;D

I got charged for mine last night, I am excited!!

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 31, 2022, 10:54:43 AMI realized I didn't post when it arrived but I love it. The little underslung grenade launcher is just brilliant.

I got one at a great price not long ago & it is pretty dope! Love the counter reader on the side, the grenade launcher function is perfect and the sound effects are nice 8)

*only real gripe is the loud motor sound when wanting to shoot darts, but it's worth it haha. (wanted to share 1 picture of my own)

(https://iili.io/bendoG.jpg)

Just got mine today and I love it!  They nailed the size/scale of it, feels great to hold.  Still can't believe this thing is real I never thought they'd ever actually make a Nerf Pulse Rifle lol.

My delivery got pushed back to Monday and I am f**king furious.

That colour scheme though...

I totally get why it was done - It's a toy, it's supposed to look like it. I've seen some good paintjobs of people trying to get it more movie accurate which looks cool.

I like the Power Loader scheme.

Mine arrived late last night!

LET'S ROCK!!!!!!!

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Nov 04, 2022, 10:38:37 AMI totally get why it was done - It's a toy, it's supposed to look like it. I've seen some good paintjobs of people trying to get it more movie accurate which looks cool.

Not just "supposed to", it legally has to - it's why all gun-shaped toys aimed at children have orange tips on the ends of the barrels, so that kids don't get shot by the police.

Long gone are the days when you could use a G1 Megatron toy to rob a convenience store.

Got mine a few days ago and I genuinely forgot about it. Like I know a few people got it and I just assumed I got screwed over. Probably not painting mine. A few conventions I go to we do a nerf gun range where we stick a guy at the end of a cage and shoot darts at them for charity. A lot of people who we do this with tends to hang out with the Alien groups so I figure it'd be neat to have at the booth as is and probably save security the headache if it's still clearly a nerf gun.

We got one for my son for Christmas. It's pretty awesome.

https://twitter.com/BiehnReal/status/1662552201292570625

https://twitter.com/BiehnReal/status/1662933799548616705

Still in great shape

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on May 30, 2023, 08:47:52 AMhttps://twitter.com/BiehnReal/status/1662933799548616705

Amazing