We talked about it on last week's podcast, but now I want to show you how to make your own steampunk style badass Nerf gun, and give you an opportunity to be lazy and just buy one of your very own! It's easy to do if you have any sort of experience with models or taking things apart (what good Geek hasn't taken apart their toys?) and with a little paint and a screwdriver, you too can be amazing.
--Chris
http://weeklygeekshow.com/2007/09/how_to_make_a_kick_ass_steampu.php

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Product Description

The Maverick blaster features a six-dart rotating barrel with easy flip loading so you don't have to waste any time while blasting enemy targets. Rapid launching action increases your battle speed and accuracy. Other features include a pullback mechanism and auto-advancing barrel.

The Maverick is a part of the N-Strike team, so you can snap it onto the Unity Power System (sold separately) and ratchet the NERF action up another notch. This incredibly cool Maverick blaster has a six-dart barrel with flip-open action for easy loading that puts you right back in the game. Blaster comes with six darts and instructions.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #596 in Toys & Games
• Color: Yellow
• Brand: Hasbro
• Model: 61497
• Released on: 2006-09-07
• Dimensions: 12.20" h x 9.00" w x 2.70" l, 1.37 pounds

Features

• Incredibly cool Maverick blaster has six-dart barrel with flip-open action for easy loading that puts you right back in the game
• Rapid launching action increases your battle speed and accuracy!
• Other features include pullback mechanism and auto-advancing barrel!
• Blaster comes with six darts and instructions
• Part of the N-Strike team, so you can snap it onto the Unity Power System (sold separately)

Editorial Review
Like the gun toted by the cowboy hero with whom it shares its name, the Maverick is a six shooter. Unlike the gun that other Maverick had, however, this weapon shoots only soft suction darts that can fly across a room and adhere to a window or other glass surface. The Maverick features a rotating barrel, which makes it easier to keep the firepower flying in the midst of heated battle and a futuristic look to better engender sci-fi fantasy play if you so choose. For a little extra power boost, the gun also has a pump mechanism. In our informal test, the darts flew surprisingly far and impressively straight. --Charlie Williams

From the Manufacturer
The Nerf N Strike Maverick blaster features a six-dart rotating barrel with easy flip loading so you don't have to waste any time while blasting enemy targets! Rapid launching action increases your battle speed and accuracy! Other features include pullback mechanism and auto-advancing barrel! The Maverick is a part of the N-Strike team, so you can snap it onto the Unity Power System (sold separately) and ratchet the Nerf action up another notch! Colors may vary.