Nerf Cyber Hoop--fun for the family
357956
My boys (8 and 6) have enjoyed playing with this product since we received it in a BzzAgent kit.  We hooked it up in the basement and they have played with it quite a bit.  They really like that it keeps score for them and the noises it makes.  We are not an apple family, so sadly we can not fully partake of the toy's capabilities on the iphone, ipad or ipod.  It would be nice for there to be an Android compatible version as we do have several android tablets and an android phone.  I would recommend this as great toy to have in the wintertime when children can be stuck indoors for long periods of time.
2056143
This is a fun toy. I'm a grown-up and I lead a team of people at my place of employment. Having fun is very important and everyone on my team has nerf guns and every once in a while we break out into a nerf war. So when I had the chance to try this one out I jumped at it. The gun yes it is purple and pink so it's not really meant for a male unless you like those colors. In fact nerf markets this as a girls version of the nerf gun. Truth be told it is pretty slick regardless who uses it. The nerf darts shoot pretty far, our cubes are within 20 feet of each other and we can easily snipe one another with this. The belt holster is handy for those drive by moments where you want to look unsuspecting and then pounce on your target. All in all it works great, for adults it's a lot of fun and I imagine the kids would enjoy it just as much.
2626000
I can't think of a single non-screen-based activity that has so captured my kids' attention.

The gameplay itself is pretty simple: roll a die, move a piece, hand it on. Even pretty young kids can handle the mechanics of it. The fun is the randomness of the hex bug, which bobbles around, well, randomly, crashing across the game board every once in a while and always knocking my pieces out of their spots while leaving everyone else alone. Er, i mean... anyway, it's fun. There aren't too many pieces, and the only battery to replace is the one in the hexbug.
1086217
We ordered an Xbox for the playroom we have for our grandkids.  I love playing these games with them!!  They are good old fashioned fun and we especially like the basketball, ring toss and skeeball.  And I have fun playing the games myself!!!  There is no violence as is rampant in most games these days and suitable for small kids up into early teens.

The graphics aren't as advanced as they are in other games but for the price we are having a lot of fun!
1016351
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387867
My 7 year old son received the Nerf Cyberhoop free from BzzAgent. He was so pumped when he found out he was selected to try this awesome toy! After watching videos on YouTube demonstrating the game & graphics he couldn't wait to try it.

Here's the deal:

PROS: The hoop is very cool. We've always had a traditional Nerf Hoop in our living room. Little man loves playing doorway Bball with his Daddy & buddies. The electronic sounds definitely kick this up a notch! The timer function makes solo-play a lot more fun and challenging. It's also sturdier than the traditional Nerf Hoop. The backboard is made of a sturdier cardboard than normal. We always had issues of hoops popping off their bracket, and that has yet to happen with this one.

CONS: The app..what does one say about the app?!? It looked so cool on the YouTube videos! The graphics and sounds look intense. The features (recording game play, high light reels, sharing, etc)are beyond anything we've seen in traditional toys. This concept is taking a traditional toy and making it "smart". The interactive idea is amazing. However, the reality leaves much to be desired. The game and app are still new so I'm hoping the glitches are eventually worked out. My son was beyond disappointed. We downloaded the app onto my son's iPod, my iPhone 4S and the iPad. It didn't work with any of them. On his iPod the game crashes right about the time it should be getting ready to start. On my iPhone the game crashes while I'm entering his name. EVERY..TIME... The constant crashing renders the app portion of the game pretty much useless. I wish they would update the app to fix the crashing issues. If the app worked I would give this 5 stars.
1134413
Kids and adults are having great fun playing this game.
Pros:
 - guns are easy to use even for younger kids (6 year old)
 - bullets make swish noises as they fly by
 - bullets don't hurt
 - eye protection (glasses look really cute on the kids too!)
Cons:
 - not enough bullets in the pack, we had to buy extra separately.
3640899
The Beyblades trend has been through several waves now and its popularity is again on the rise this year. Like Pokemon before it and Yu-Gi-Oh!, it's the latest Japanese craze sweeping the country (again). If you have kids, you probably already knew that though.

In terms of construction and build quality, the stadium is rather thin, made of the same plastic as those&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Happy-New-Year-hats/dp/B002GT7K74/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Happy New Year hats</a>&nbsp;you see people with on New Year's Eve. If you accidentally sit or step on this (because your child has placed it somewhere you didn't notice) or your dog takes to it as its new chew toy, chances are good that the stadium will be ruined. The tops, however, are sturdy. They are made of 5 pieces and come pre-assembled. The heaviest piece is made of metal and the other pieces screw onto it with a plastic bolt so kids can customize their top. More pieces, however, also means more things to lose and have to re-buy. I wish the set came with some kind of storage case to keep the ripcord, launcher, and unbolting tool together when not in use.

As for lasting entertainment value, it is hard to say. I saw two boys playing with this same set on a bench while waiting for the subway train to come. They looked about 10 and were confused at first about how to operate the toy. But after they figured out how to wind and launch the blades, they were having fun. One boy was trash-talking the other and goading him, so this toy definitely brings out the competitive nature in some. They weren't jumping up and down with excitement, though, so it is hard to tell if this will keep kids engaged for more than a few days. Probably like most new toys, the novelty will wear off after a week and this will end up in the closet. Lastly the product seems a bit pricey for what you actually get: a stadium, 2 tops, their launchers, and a packet of printed materials (rule book, score cards, instructions). But with any toy that is hot, higher prices are to be expected.
4270211
THIS IS SO MUCH FUN.I HAVE FOUR KIDS 3 GIRLS AND ONE BOY.MY GIRLS LOVE THIS GAME.THERE COUSIN COMES OVER AND SHE LOVES IT TO.LOTS OF FUN FOR ALL. SON NOT TO HAPPY WITH IT BUT HE WILL STILL PLAY NOW AND AGAIN.GREAT FOR WORKING OUT LOW IMPACT WAY.REALLY GETS YOU MOVING.
2204740
These Boomco Dual Defender Blasters have been a complete hit at our home.  I was very concerned about a higher powered gun like these as in teh past we've only had nerf guns and the 5 year old has been handle those ok.  We initially purchased one set of two and my sons (11 and 5) have been playing nonstop.  Although it was a bit more difficult for my younger son to pull it back to shoot, he eventually became better at it and no longer needs our help.  I will add that purchasing the additional poster sized target made  a huge difference in the game and length of play.  I highly recommend adding that as an inexpensive way to expand your target.  We have had so much fun and the boys got tired of sharing their blasters with us that my husband decided to order another set for the two of us, so now the family plays together and it's super fun and relatively inexpensive entertainment for what you get.  The blasters and the darts are well made and we've had no trouble getting the darts to stick.  They are also fairly easy to peel off the target (whether you're using the included targets or the larger poster I previously mentioned) and continue on to the round!
4596743
This game is a lot of fun for the whole family (of over 3s as there are a lot of really small pieces).  This teaches shape recognition and balancing in a fun way.  We also have our daughter count the pieces as we put it away.  The average game is approx 5 minutes and it really is fun to play with our child. I like that all of the pieces tuck back into a little bag and it storeseasily in it's container!  This makes a great eco-friendly gift as well!
1346688
Very fun and instantly competitive with my 8 yr/old! Simple instructions (match the face, 1st to 5 wins), yet challenging enough to play several rounds as a family.

Game board and "robot randomizer" is well made.

Note: This wasn't easy for our 4 yr old. Would recommend the min. age to be 6+
4380802
Great fun family game.  We got lots of giggles from our 6 year old and 9 year old kids.  I was impressed with their creativity while playing this game!
694965
We were staying at my sisters house for Christmas.  My nephews received a Z-Curve Bow and Arrow dual pack on Christmas morning.  "Oh boy, another 'Nerf' toy!" I thought.  Well the day after Christmas, my brother (a Marine) and I began messing around with this bow and arrow.  It started with shooting the wall with the suction dart, until my sister gave us the frown on that activity.  "Take it outside, guys!" she insisted.  So we did.  Soon we were shooting each other with the "bullet" dart.  Soon the kids were taking sides and cheering as the simple game turned into an all-out tactical battle with evolving rules of engagement.  The bullet dart has a great design that really affords precision and great satisfaction as you hear the "thunk" as you nail your opponent with a direct hit.  I'm not too proud to admit, we were both extremely winded after only a few minutes of this (must have been the high altitude Utah air and and one of their infamous weather inversions)

Well, the adults had so much fun with this toy, we immediately ordered up another set, uh... for the kids.  Thanks to Amazon Prime, we were able to get down to some serious team play just two days later.

The first set the kids received was purchased at Sam's Club during a special buy.  The set included two ORANGE bows.  But they were no longer carrying them after Christmas.  Too bad, because they were $10 cheaper than Amazon.  The set we bought on Amazon included one ORANGE bow and one GREEN bow.  Upon first inspection, I thought the GREEN bow was defective.  It was strung much more loosely than the ORANGE bow.  But after using it, I realized it might actually be better for smaller kids as it somehow allows weaker arms to achieve a greater throw.  So I believe that is by design.

As for durability I would imagine the bow string would be the first thing to go.  But so far all of our bows are in tact and the arrows are still soaring great!

Reading several of the reviews here, I'm sorry to see that Amazon seems to have a bit of a SKU issue getting the correct dual set sent out.  But if you do get the correct set (as we were fortunate to receive), you've got hours of fun ahead of you.  The "bullet", or long-range dart is definitely the funner of the two types.  It's great that they provide a 2:1 ratio of these.  The darts are perfect mix of fun and safety.  They handle great; aim fairly well (for a toy); and you know feel a hit, while they don't hurt kids.  Though I can imagine a direct hit to the eye could really smart!  For the youngsters (and maybe for the adults), you might want to invest in some protective eye wear.

The most fun we had at Christmas!  And by "we", of course, I mean "the kids".
4905350
This was so much fun!!! My boyfriend's family loves to play games together, so I got it hoping it would be a good family game.  We played it and had a blast! The more people you have playing, the longer it takes. We had 9 people and got through5 or 6 rounds before we had to call it a night. But it was a great present and everyone enjoyed it.
820326
I received the Nerf Demolish 2-in-1 for free as a bzzagent.  My three sons, ages 9, 7 and 6 have been playing with it for about a week.  They really enjoy the fact that the bullets can go up to 90 ft and love the idea of missiles as they like to play army outdoors. They have also put targets up across the street to see how well they can aim with distance.  Since it does need batteries I was concerned about the power of close up shots but have had no troubles.
4090854
This is a fun family/team game.  You all work together to find different types of things.  It was very easy for us to play altogether with our 5 and 7 year olds and they were able to play with a group of their friends on their own.  The game play was fun and went quickly.  The board is large and colorful with lots of different pictures, much like an "I spy" type of picture.  It comes with cards and little hoops that you place on top of the items when you find them, then you repeat over and over until someone who found the most wins.  Overall, it's a good game, we wish it would've come with more little hoops, as we ran out almost every round.