Details
The Demolisher 2-in-1, as its name suggests, is essentially “two blasters in one”. It features a top clip system dart-firing blaster and a small, bottom missile-firing blaster. It uses a flywheel system and has a acceleration trigger to allow the user to rev up the motors for use. The missile blaster is permanently integrated into the blaster.[6] The blaster is about the same size as the RapidStrike CS-18 in its prototype stage.[6] The missile launcher is entirely independent from the dart launcher; therefore, it follows that the acceleration trigger is irrelevant to the Elite Missile.
It has two tactical rails: one on top and one on the right side of the blaster. There are also two strap points: one on the handle and one near the muzzle. It is compatible with barrel extensions and detachable shoulder stocks.
It advertises a firing range of up to ninety feet[2]; the gray trigger release of the Demolisher fires up to twenty-five meters (eighty-five feet).[6] The missile-launching part of the blaster fires up to fifty feet depending on how hard the slide is pulled.
Official description
Launch 2 types of ammo at your target with the Demolisher 2-in-1 blaster! This blaster has a maximum impact whether youre blasting big missiles with pump-fire action or unleashing a powerful barrage with motorized blasting. If youre in the mood to demolish the competition, you can fire both at once! Store your missiles in the detachable stock. Youll dominate the battlefield with the Demolisher 2-in-1 blaster!
History
The Demolisher 2-In-1 was first revealed on January 20, 2014 when it was leaked by Popular Mechanics.[7] The original listing claimed the blaster would fire Mega Darts although the picture clearly showed a missile. It became the first Nerf blaster to use a banana clip, not including off-brand blasters or Super Soakers, which led some in the community to fear that jams could frequently occur with the blaster.[8] Rampant speculation in the community led to arguments over whether or not the missile launcher was detachable, whether it had a trigger or not, and whether it was air-powered or manually-operated.[9] Once it came out, this was cleared that the launcher was not detachable. Some in the modification community have removed the launcher to create interesting variations.
The Demolisher then made its first public appearance outside of small testing areas at the 2014 New York Toy Fair alongside many other newly discovered blasters.[10] Official images of the Demolisher, alongside the Mega ThunderBow and SlingFire, were revealed when German website Bankcroft.de listed all three products for sale in May 2014.[11] The Elite Missile refill pack was spotted on Smyths Toys’ website.[12]
The Demolisher 2-in-1 was known as the Destroyer prior to its release.
The Demolisher will be re-released as the Demolisher 2 In 1 under the N-Strike Modulus series in fall of 2018, and will be included in the Ultimate Customizer Pack blaster set.
Value packs
A Costco exclusive value pack of the Demolisher 2-In-1 that was available in the United States and Canada contains an extra banana clip and twenty Elite Darts.[13] In Germany, this value pack is exclusive to Rossmann drug stores.[citation needed] The Demolisher will also come packaged in the N-Strike Modulus Ultimate Customizer Pack blaster set.
Reloading and firing
To reload the Demolisher, load up to ten darts into the included banana clip and insert the clip to the blaster. Place an Elite Missile into the missile slot.
To fire darts, pull the acceleration trigger to rev up the flywheels and then the firing trigger. Flywheels must be at full power to achieve max range or if not, range will be decreased.
To fire an Elite Missile, pull the pump forward to prime, and back as fast as possible to fire. Otherwise, range will be sacrificed.
Trivia
- It is the first clip system blaster to feature a banana clip.
- Strangely, darts that come with the Demolisher 2-In-1 normally shoot further than normal darts.[citation needed]
- The blaster doesn’t function well with Suction Darts, as using them will almost always result in a jam.[citation needed]
- Some users report increased missile ranges after cutting off or drilling through the vented shaft tip within the launcher. Further improvements are reportedly achieved by padding the O-ring with electrical tape, thus improving the seal.
- The prototype of the Demolisher 2-In-1 was known as the “Destroyer”. The prototype Elite Missile launcher had a trigger as well as a pump, indicating that the launcher would either be powered by an air tank or plunger system.
