Nerf Powerclip DX-1000. See-thru goodness. |
The Nerf Powerclip DX-1000 was a 10 round air pressure powered fully automatic blaster that came out in the early part of the decade and can easily be described as a predecessor to the Magstrike AS-10. It also used a 10 round clip that rapidly advanced upwards but unlike the Magstrike, the clip was not removable. Although discontinued, it is still a very powerful, formidable blaster that holds its own in any Nerf battle.
Powerclip DX-1000- clear side |
Powerclip- not so clear side |
Retro Nerf blasters that pre-date the N-Strike range had very interesting design cues; the air pressure blasters especially took theirs from their Super Soaker cousins and hence just looked..odd, though there are still those who like their unique design (or just don't care) The Powerclip is relatively large for a single handed blaster; it's weighty but not too heavy. Build wise it is quite robust and takes a beating; this particular model has been left outside, scratched and thrown around in boxes and still maintains it's performance like it was brand new.
The Powerclip was perhaps the first 'clear' blaster Nerf ever released; there was no real reason to it and other Nerf blasters that came out at the same time were not clear, so it probably just seemed like a good idea at the time. Being clear though, it is interesting to see the inner workings of the Powerclip, especially watching the bladder inflate with every pump. Although the mechanism is very similar to the latter day Magstrike AS-10, the bladder is stored in the centre of the blaster rather than sticking out of the rear as with it's newer brother.
Full bladder. Ready to BLOW:P |
The Powerclip's.. "clip" |
An advanced clip. Takes less than 2 seconds to empty. |
Semi automatic fire IS possible with practice; lighten your trigger pulls and you can send off individual rounds, but of course with each press, you're letting out valuable air so in the first few instances you may run out before you get to the final chamber.
Performance-wise, it's very good, not dissimilar to what you could expect from the Magstrike only with a smaller bladder I'm told. It's loud and you can really feel the air pressure power when you fire it off, normally accompanied by a target's "SH!T!!!" or "WTF!" shocked response:P Ranges of over 12 metres are possible, maybe even more for the modders.
next to a Magstrike AS-10 |
If you can find one, they'll be at least 8 years old, but they do float around on ebay and in garage sales around the place. If they're in great condition and you're a collector, grab it.. if they're a lil beat up but cheap, likewise.
Usability: 7/10
Out of the box performance: 8/10
Cool factor: 7/10 (more for nostalgia)
Price point: 6/10 (varies)
Out of the box performance: 8/10
Cool factor: 7/10 (more for nostalgia)
Price point: 6/10 (varies)
Dang, this is cool... I wish Nerf would make more air powered blasters, they get speeds like no other. :0
ReplyDeleteDoes your Powerclip actually take newer types of darts? I found mine again the other day and tried to load it up with newer whistlers, and they didn't fit. Maybe mine is just odd, I dunno.
ReplyDelete