
Here, then, are the 12 most valuable Nerf guns around.Īll prices are MIB-mint in box-unless otherwise noted. “The market availability of functioning, original, unaltered pieces is shrinking every year,” he adds, “and that’s driving prices up as demand increases.” Translation: If you’ve got any of them stashed away, now might be a good time to unload. Built to look like a Manta Ray, the body can block incoming fire, while the multiple barrels (another first in. There’s also a growing customizer and modifier user group who seek out older models because of their unique ability to be tweaked. The Max Force Manta was Nerf’s first, and only, true shield/blaster hybrid.

“Several factors, including the original price, functionality and playability, and length of time on the market can have a drastic effect on aftermarket desirability,” says Zahn. Ture, they may not be as valuable as certain Lego sets, but the most expensive Nerf guns are still sought after by collectors and investors who know what to look for. “As far as collectability goes, there’s an entire fandom that’s built around dart blasters - and not just those from Nerf, though it is the leader and the benchmark when it comes to that space,” says James Zahn, Nerf expert and senior editor at The Pop Insider. As with all toy collectibles, gem mint models in the original packaging command a hefty price, but even gently used Nerf guns can still fetch a pretty penny for those in it for the love of nostalgia. The longevity of the brand means that some old Nerf guns have become collectibles and that the most expensive Nerf guns are worth a lot of dough. From the first Nerf gun in 1989 and over the subsequent decades, they’ve endured and evolved, from Nerf N-Strike to Nerf Rayven to Nerf Zombiestrike, even as other toy fads have come and gone.
NERF MAX FORCE MANTA SERIES
Although the series was dropped after 1997, several blasters such as the Eagle Eye and Rattler would later be re-released in the updated 1998 packaging scheme.The visceral thrill of pelting one’s family and friends with foam darts has made Nerf foam blasters beloved toys for generations. The Whiptail Scorpion was inducted into the Max Force 2112 line alongside it. The last blaster in the series, the Mad Hornet, was intended to have a 1996 release before being pushed back to a limited 1997 release before being inducted into the Max Force 2112 line. For the 1997 Kenner Action Guide, continuing Max Force blasters were merged with the Max Force 2112 line. It has a direct sequel line of blasters called Max Force 2112. Nerf Series Max Force Year released Summer 1995 Shelf status Discontinued Average retail price 9.99 USD Product features Stock ammunition type Micro Darts Internals Direct plunger Size 8.8' x 2' x 10.5' 22.3cm x 5cm x 26.6cm Weight 0.1 lbs 0. Max Force lasted for three years before it was discontinued in 1997. However, the game was cancelled due to budget issues. Manta Ray Specs Year: 1996 Series: Max Force Sub-Series: Ammo Type: Mega Darts Firing Capacity: 4 Storage Capacity: N/A Batteries: Internals: Size: 14' x 4.5' x 14. Composition: Aluminum - Special alloy 6061 - T6 treatmentTechnical features: Tube 35 x 2.5 - Special series, low weight, ultra-resistant - Additional. Built to look like a Manta Ray, the body can block incoming fire, while the multiple barrels (another first for Nerf) shot two carefully-angled darts designed to converge on the target.

This would have been the first Nerf video game. The Max Force Manta was Nerf’s first and only true shield/blaster hybrid.

It brought with it a few revolutionary ideas that remain with some blasters today, such as the inclusion of integrated lights, or the concept of shields.Ī video game for the Max Force series was planned and scheduled for a Christmas 1995 release. Max Force was designed with an animal theme, with each blaster made to resemble a predatory animal.
