Interestingly, the 2003 models were also still being sold alongside the 2004 counterparts in many stores. The end result, however, were two new blasters with CPS-like performance which were retailing at lower price points. "[28] The criticism was isolated and similar comments have not appeared in other internet reviews. Similar to the Ultimate Air Blaster System for foam, the Water Warriors Ultimate System allows water blasters in the Ultimate line to be connected to one another. The other new model, the Power Shot XL, are small, trigger-based water blasters that work well for their size. The pump can also be manually turned off as well by toggling a switch. Products such as the Uzi Water Gun were relatively popular during the early-to-mid 1980s during the reign of motorized water guns. If you experience any of the following issues, you're eligible for a refund or credit: damaged/missing items, poor item replacements, late arrival or unprofessional service. This gave it a constant stream, and allowed it to continue shooting for a moment after pumping ceased. More akin to the 1980s motorized water guns, the Tarantula has no pressure chamber unlike the Scorpion. wJ)zP*;_RpYJ8pRd6-e h,;/@[x{:;^U.lEFF"gE3I'K'Sh??^f]wOaU$t\XO|=6='>0q"J?6}QU!Xn upvRy[)2-jBf2@Tyr*`DV,
PK:g>H}Dch)w #B&Hb~ Ku ex(VXmd60jA. While appealling to some, others found the Armor-Dillo unnecessarily, simply opting to use typical hose nozzle attachments instead. iSoaker.com History | Super Soaker History | Water Warriors Line History For the Water Warriors brand, 2015 brought the return of an elastic-based water blaster, the Water Warriors Waterlord. A quick internet search didnt yield any other results in the US, but you may yet find it elsewhere. Of course, though Buzz Bee Toys Inc. was a newly formed company and not known by the public at large, the individuals behind it were actually already very knowledgeable in the area of water blaster design and development. All-in-all, 2016 proved to be a respectable year for the Water Warriors brand. New blasters were released, and old favorites like the Cricket and Hornet were brought back. In 2012, the Water Warriors line expanded with three new air-pressure-based water blasters: the Viper, Python, and Colossus. At a time when Super Soaker was virtually synonymous with any water blaster or water gun, this new, small company seemed to appear out of nowhere, offering an intriguing selection of products more or less on par with the performance of the available Super Soakers of the day, yet selling at a lower price for comparable items. [4] Hydro-Power consists of a flat, circular sheet of rubber (known as a diaphragm) clamped with several bolts onto a disk with a hole in it. Of course, performance is what matters and the newest additions perform very well with some streams capable of breaking the 40' mark! Without a doubt, Larami Corp. is probably best known for introducing the world to the Power Drencher (a.k.a. The Glo Blaster, Yellow Jacket, Zzapper, Lightning and Cricket were the only pre-2005 blasters that were refurbished. A water gun using this system is pressurized by air being pumped and compressed into its reservoir.
[30], In 2010, Buzz Bee Toys was successfully sued by Hasbro for patent infringement. I just preferred the old one more. Some also found the whole concept of having to pre-pressurize a blaster with air before pumping in water confusing. Unlike the Ultimate Air Blaster System, the Water Warriors Ultimate System allows any blaster to connect to any other on its top or bottom. The number of water blasters in the Water Warriors line more than doubled, but many of the new blasters were simply naming and restyling of 2003 models (i.e. Firefly, Lightning, and Blazer). In 2007, the Water Warriors line underwent a stylistic makeover. You can track your order's progress and communicate with your shopper every step of the way using the Instacart app or website. Furthermore, the amount of water that could be pumped before the safety release valve kicked in was not as much as similarly-sized CPS or Hydro-Power-based blasters. Unlike a typical water blaster, the Armor-Dillo was a water blaster that relied exclusively on garden hose pressure to fire. The pump volume is still the same, putting out roughly 20mL per stroke. Buzz Bee Toys Inc. opened its doors on May 1, 2002, only a few blocks away from the old Larami Ltd. offices. These three blasters are all pump-action-based, but the Steady Blast uses the same type of technology introduced back in 2007 with the Steady Stream, namely a spring-based capacitor that allows the Steady Blast to product a continuous stream if one pumps quickly enough. In the Instacart app or website, you can report: The price for this product is set by the individual retailers and varies among them. The Ultimate Explorer and Ultimate Vanquisher were undoubtedly meant to be rubber-bladder based, but as a result of the injuction, both blasters were given internal air-pressure-chambers instead. However, the Scorpion also features some larger nozzle settings that work quite well when powered by a fully-pumped pressure chamber. However, in mid-2010, Hasbro Inc. sued Buzz Bee Toys Inc. over patent infringement. Its still the same, boxy, no-nonsense design that cares more about function. Yeah, its strange that I do the capacity and pump in different units. Two other new water blasters were also introduced: the Steady Stream and the Tarantula. After 2002, only five blasters from Hasbro up until 2010 used CPS power, while 14 from Buzz Bee Toys used the CPS-like patent. The only new non-piston water blaster released was the Jet. In 1995, Larami Corp. became a subsidiary of Hasbro Inc., having its name subsequently changed into Larami Ltd. Water blasters such as the now 4-year-old Blazer and Lightning were being replaced by the newly styled Orca and Tiger Shark, though the Blazer and Lightning could still be found at some retailers. In 2002, Larami was acquired by Hasbro[4] and subsequently terminated a number of Larami engineers. The Python 2 and Colossus 2 are prime examples of improved grip design and balance. Please click on each retailer to see that retailer's price for this product. The other pre-2004 blasters which were re-released in 2005 like the Piranha and Blazer were not refurbished, with some blasters in the 2005 series like the Aqua Masters Pre Chargers and the 5th Dimension getting refurbished. "steady stream") of water. This system gave the guns extra pressure, and allowed them to shoot any direction. Each retailer has a pricing policy that can be found on that retailer's page. e6)EIgf"{lf||U7$8GzR'F5'_)F]TH_rGetd|lF hV23dp",5g;p~Y7U?K Nerf Blaster Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. In 2011, Buzz Bee Toys Inc. introduced the Water Warriors Ultimate System. [12] After being sued by Hasbro, Buzz Bee started taking advantage of air pressure technology[citation needed], releasing the Gorgon,[13] Ultimate Explorer,[14] Colossus,[15] and others. Two other water blasters were also released: the pump action Gargoyle and the motorized Hydro Current. As such, a number of blasters meant to be bladder-based had to be quickly changed to make it for the 2011 season. Although it is unknown exactly what the dispute was over, it is strongly suggested that Hasbro was suing for the Water Warriors Hydro-Power water guns, which were becoming too similar to Super Soaker's Constant Pressure System. In 2013, the Water Warriors line evolved a bit in their styling, taking on a slightly more technical look with improved balance and ergonomics on a number of the new models. The pump, itself, is strong enough to keep this water blaster firing until out of water on its smallest nozzle setting. | - Top Rated Plus - opens in a new window or tab, - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, - for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab, Learn more about earning points with eBay Mastercard, - eBay Return policy - opens in a new tab or window, - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new tab or window. [5] The Firefly, Hornet and Zzapper were standard air pressure water guns, the Wasp was a "piston pumper", and the Blazer and Lightning employed "Hydro-Power", a system that the Buzz Bee Toys engineers invented. [21] In 2009, Water Warriors made the Pulse series, a line of pressurized water guns that used spring-loaded pressure chambers. While not quite as hard hitting as the original Super Soaker CPS series, the Waterlord performs well and beats similarly-size water blasters in terms of sheer water capacity, too! In 2010, Buzz Bee Toys Inc. updated their line with two new offerings: the Water Warriors Pulse Force and the Water Warriors Vanquisher. Basically, the entire Water Warriors line was given new packaging designs as the original Water Warriors Logo was replaced by a new, more stylized design. Even so, it still feels like a downgrade, knowing the first version had a true CPS chamber. The Water Warriors line of water Blasters is a Buzz Bee line that has a lot of water Blasters. The Colossus, on the other hand, is the largest water blaster released by Buzz Bee Toys Inc. for 2012 and features the largest single air pressure chamber seen on a Water Warriors-branded water blaster. On additional feature introduced on three models, the Python 2, Colossus 2, and the Drench n' Blast, was an Angle Meter. In 2009, Buzz Bee Toys started manufacturing water guns with CPS type bladders under the same name of Hydro-Power. It just trades off some capacity for multiple stream options. In 2003, the former Hasbro engineers started a company called Buzz Bee Toys and created the Water Warriors brand. iSoaker.com is truly grateful for all their efforts. Granted, the lifetime of the battery pack on a full charge could easily accomodate hours of typical play. [11] In the 2011 update of the site, many products were removed from the site. Personally, I could only get 34, using the smaller stream at an angle, but its not out of the realm of possibility. The other new water blasters for 2008 include new piston-based blasters such as the Avenger, M-16, and Hydro Blast. As a result, the Water Warriors line did not contain a single Hydro-Power water gun again until the CPS patent expired. [20] Next was the Steady Stream, which was pumped like a piston blaster, but had a spring-loaded pressure chamber behind the nozzle. Hydro-Power is an alternative to the patented Super Soaker Constant Pressure System (CPS). [3], In the 1990s, Larami's Super Soaker was the leading brand of water guns. Simply turn the orange barrel to select the desired nozzle. In 2006, the Water Warriors line was expanded again with some new designs, many recolorings, and two water blasters in particular featuring novel technology. The Vindicator, as with most of the 2009 Water Warriors line-up, is still available as well, making the new models for 2010 a welcome addition to the offerings from Buzz Bee Toys Inc. View cart for details. The larger of these blasters, namely the Equalizer, Renegade, and Vindicator, were uniquely styled, being much more compact and linear in design with pressure chambers in line with the nozzle and the trigger placed on the rear. The Viper and Python are both pressurized reservoir-based water blasters with the Viper being the smallest while the Python is a little larger and features a nozzle selector with 2 stream settings and 1 burst setting. However, unlike the Super Soaker backpacks, the Hydra Pak was filled through a cap and manually pumped to pressurize the blaster. Also released was the Steady Stream 2, but this versions is pretty much identical to the original Steady Stream, but with a smaller reservoir, reduced in size likely as a cost-saving measure. [22], Water Warriors has produced a few motorized water guns. Some of their squirt pistol designs have improved features. Both these models are slightly redesigned from the original versions, replacing the toggling pop-out button with a lever. [23] The first was the Scorpion, which used a motor to automatically pump water into its Hydro-Power pressure chamber. These include the Power Shot and Power Squirt.[7]. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. The brand first used separate air pressure in 2009. Once there was a company called Larami Corporation. A consumer perspective on the Water Warriors products was ascertained in a survey of water gun enthusiasts from WaterWar.net[when?].
Pulling the trigger both opens this flap while releasing the catch, allowing the spring-loaded chamber to snap quickly forwards. The Scorpion can be considered revolutionary in that it combines the performance of an elastic-pressure "Hydro Power" pressure chamber with the manual-pump-free action of an electric motor. A good blaster, but a victim of nostalgia. The first was the Splat Blaster, which was cocked with a lever action, and fired a small burst of water. While this system gave CPS and Hydro-Power-like performance to these air-pressure based blasters, these was also a downside. While this works for its stream setting, unfortunately, the pump volume and flow rate cannot keep up with its burst setting's higher rate of output. Later generations of the Aqua Master Pre Chargers were made easier to pump after getting user feedback, but despite the novel technology and functionality these blasters offer, their popularity remain only luke-warm. There are five blasters introduced as part of the Ultimate System: Ultimate Bandit, Ultimate Outlaw, Ultimate Renegade, Ultimate Explorer, and Ultimate Vanquisher. Larami Corp. was founded back in 1959 by Al Davis and Myung Song. The idea is to first pressurize the rear of the chamber with air by pumping, the pump in water into the forward side of the chamber. Having been developing toys, most notably water blasters, for many years already, these individuals who had shared a good history together opted to continue to pursue what they enjoyed, forming a new toy company soon thereafter. My Gargantua X came from Meijer, a regional supermarket chain, at $20. Air piston was a short-lived variation of air pressure that was made in 2005 under the Aqua Master Pre-Charger lineup. This simple device serves to remind users that pressurized water blasters fire best when angled upwards, getting maximum range at roughly 45-degrees upwards, and tend not to work well when pointed downwards or worse, held upside-down. The other pressurized blasters were denoted as the "Performance Line" and included four new blasters: the Deluge, Equalizer, Renegade, and Vindicator.
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All-in-all, the 2009 Water Warriors line-up really shows how much Buzz Bee Toys Inc. strives to offer the best performing blasters they can within the limits presently imposed by the current economy. These include the following:[6], Buzz Bee Toys has made traditional squirt pistols such as the Kwik Grip and Kwik Grip XL. All blasters, except the Wasp, had some sort of power gauge. The trigger is still there, but only for show; it doesnt move. [4], Water Warriors guns have several designs that work in different ways. Something went wrong. It has been running since 2003, making it Super Soaker's oldest rival. When the trigger is pulled, the valve opens and the compressed air forces the water out. The grip area is the same, which is unfortunate.
While the resulting verdict yielded no monetary damages to Buzz Bee Toys Inc., they did agree to an injunction barring the production and sale of all rubber-bladder-based water blasters (their Hydro Power diaphragm system like that found in the Blazer/Expedition and the more complete bladder as found in the Vindicator and Vanquisher). You really cant build pressure with those. As the acquisition was completed, the newer generation of Super Soaker-brand models were labeled solely with the Hasbro Inc. name. While improvements can still be made, this is a positive step in the evolution of this line. Learn more about how to place an order here. As long as you arent suffering from nostalgia issues (is four years long enough to have nostalgia? However, they do not feature the same trigger-resistance mechanism that the original Water Warriors Power Shots had. The Splat Blaster 2 is a pump-action version of the original Splat Blaster with nicer styling and easier blasting action.
All of the enthusiasts who participated in the survey agreed that, although they preferred the appearance of Super Soakers, Water Warriors, at the time of the survey, manufactured the best water guns. While 2003 was their introductory year, 2004 was the year more individuals started to take notice of the Water Warriors brand. Buzz Bee simply changed only what they needed to. [16][17] Because of this, Buzz Bee was sued by Hasbro. The other streams dont go quite as far, but they do put out more water in a shorter period of time. In the summer of 2003, a new name appeared on the toy shelves in many stores. iSoaker Heroes | Water Blaster Hall of Fame at iSoaker.com It is designed so that water is pumped from the reservoir into an empty plastic container. All Rights Reserved, Copy and paste this URL into your WordPress site to embed, Copy and paste this code into your site to embed, Buzz Bee Water Warriors Gargantua X Review. As well, a water balloon filling system under the name "No Knot" was also released. Unlike typical piston-pressure water blasters, when pumping the Steady Stream, part of one's stroke goes into pressurizing the chamber, thus making the Steady Stream continue firing momentarily longer after one stops pumping. Also new for 2016 was one spring-piston hybrid water blaster, the Water Warriors Barbarian, one novelty pump-action blaster with spinning wheel, the Water Warriors Aqua Wheel, and two pump-action water blasters, the Water Warriors Thresher and Water Warriors Aqua Beast. It, like the Python, also features a nozzle selector for 2 stream and 1 burst nozzle settings. The Splat Blaster is a quick-to-prime, quick-to-shoot water blaster that is appropriately shaped like a small shotgun. Then the gun was switched to water mode, and water would be pumped in the front, pushing the piston to the back again. Despite the patent not being directly the same as Buzz Bee Toys' product, they were still told to stop using the elastic pressure in Water Warriors blasters. Here's a breakdown of Instacart delivery cost: When an item you want is out-of-stock at the store, your shopper will follow your replacement preferences. [8] These guns do not have triggers; they are fired simply by pumping. This is a more powerful air pressure system that was also first introduced by Super Soaker. The blaster has three nozzles: small stream, large stream, and a four stream spread. In the end, the Water Warriors line by Buzz Bee Toys Inc. offers great promise in the world of water warfare. Last, but not least, for 2009, are the Power Shots series. For 2014, the Water Warriors brand introduced two new water blasters: the Water Warriors Charger and Water Warriors Power Shot XL. This means that these blasters are best used two-handed, but have a good, solid feel to them. In a similar vein to the Super Soaker SC Power Pak and Super Soaker SC Big Trouble, the Hydra Pak was an elastic-bladder-backpack-based water blaster. That said, the Hydra Pak holds one of the longest shot times for any stock water blaster on the market, able to continually fire for nearly 3 minutes on its ~1x (30mL/sec | 1 oz/sec) nozzle setting. However, word began to spread about these often overlooked water blasters as performing reasonably well, though still considered lacking compared to the golden water blaster age of the Super Soaker CPS-series of water blasters (circa 1996 to 1998). This, together with the electronic pressure gauges, were likely done to avoid patent infringement issues with various Super Soaker patents. Water pressure achieved by the dual bladders is respectable, but slightly less than those of the Super Soaker brand, likely due using spherical as opposed to cylindrical rubber bladders. There were three (3) other new models released for 2015, namely the Harpoon, the Drench Master, and the Steady Blast. "[26] They also made the Jet, a smaller and less powerful gun intended for small children.[27]. The Gargantua X isnt a bad blaster for $20, it ends up serving a similar function as the Adventure Force Poseidon. Due to the wildly popular success of the Super Soaker brand of products, Larami Corp. enjoyed a strong dominance in the world of water blasters and larger toy corporations took notice. It wasnt a CPS 2000 by any means, but it had nice strong shots, capacity, and fast pumping. Using the Instacart app or website, shop for products from your store of choice near you. Though offering good value products, the Water Warriors brand name was all but unknown during their first year of release in 2003, losing the brand name recognition game against the Super Soaker, and sometimes being mistaken as simply another cheap Super Soaker imitation. /Rttm%fH~ 0Dw).TQPfK7_jN"jqp-
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]&ETa?{O]Y5in8Ogh2W]}>Dt+DSf7Wg_#N These halves are separated by a sliding piston divider. Buzz Bee Toys made an interesting design decision here. However, unlike older motorized water guns that had more pulsating stream performance, the Tarantula produces a fairly smooth and consistent stream. Refresh your browser window to try again. The Scorpion comes with a rechargeable battery pack that powers its internal motorized pump. 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News | All Articles | Top Picks | Buy Online Granted, Hydro Power blasters were not truly constant pressure as streams tended to noticably lose power as the pressure chambers emptied. However, the pump grip is comfortable and slides smoothly, with enough space for the fingers to grip it tightly, even when wet. Easily mistaken for a pump-action or pressurized reservoir water blaster, the Charger is a light blaster that features an elongated separate pressure chamber (the black tank-like area along the top of the blaster). The Water Warriors Vanquisher, on the other hand, can be considered as the brother of the 2009 Water Warriors Vindicator, but has a unique system to offer better blaster balance as possesses perhaps the largest pressure chamber made-to-date for a blaster of this size! Beyond these blasters, Buzz Bee Toys Inc. also opted to do a number of renamed releases with various changes made to some models: The Goblin is a recoloured Stingray, the Hydra is a recoloured Barracuda, the Titan is a recoloured Firefly without an electronic pressure gauge, the Sphynx is a recoloured Lightning without an electronic pressure gauge and converted to air pressure, and the Gorgon is a recoloured Orca without an electronic pressure gauge and converted to air pressure. Once you place your order, Instacart will connect you with a personal shopper in your area to shop and deliver your order. [18] A tube with a piston in it was pressurized with air in the back, pushing the piston to the front. The Gargantua X claims ranges of up to 38. 2003-Present2003-2010 (Hydro Power)2003-2005 (Splash Gear)2005, 2008 (Aqua Masters)2011 (Ultimate Water Warriors). Related Article: Pre-Super Soaker History. Thats just the issue with trying to range test a blaster like this; holding it steady is itself a challenge. While the system theoretically allows an indefinite number of blasters to be attached, most users would likely attach no more than three blasters together before the combined system begins to get a little awkward and heavy to hold. Using the Instacart app or website, select a store of your choice near you that offers pickup, select Pickup, and then select your preferred pickup location from which you'd like to place your order. By separating the pressurized air from the water, mist shots were all but eliminated. Water Warriors is a water gun brand owned by Buzz Bee Toys[1] that was created by the company in 2003. The most notable improvement about the 2012 Water Warriors line is the effort made to improve the blaster ergonomics and looks without sacrificing capacity and performance. There were also two re-released AquaMaster Air-Pressure-based water blasters, the Water Warriors Argon (2016) and Water Warriors Xenon (2016). [19], Water Warriors has made a variety of spring-powered water guns. Unlike the Super Soaker CPS-based blasters, Water Warriors Hydro Power blasters use a rubber diaphragm disc instead of a full rubber chamber. The Water Warriors line is started with the Blazer and Lightning, Buzz Bee blasters with CPS-like power. The motorized pump is automatic, turning on when it senses low pressure and shutting off when the pressure chamber is filled. When the trigger is pulled, a valve is opened and the compressed air pushes the water out of the nozzle. [25] The Tarantula was considered by Popular Mechanics to be "The Best Battery-Powered Gun. the Super Soaker) in the 1989 / early 1990s. Not without holding your dominant arm awkwardly. The original Gargantua, which I owned but somehow never reviewed, relied on a small CPS-type pressure chamber. Hydro-Power was Buzz Bee's equivalent of Super Soaker's Constant Pressure System (CPS). If something isn't right, you've got options. The end result is the resulting stream, though containing the same amount of water as in standard mode, is pushed out initially with more power, thus performing notably better. The primary drawbacks with the Scorpion's design are its additional weight due to the motor and battery pack, the louder noise made when the pump is activated, and no means to manually pump if one happens to run out of charge in the middle of use. Also new for 2011 is the pump-action Warlock. Learn more about instructions for specific items or replacements here. [29][citation needed], Buzz Bee Toys has previously invited selected enthusiasts to its annual meeting in order to assist with effective decision-making. The total volume of the filled pressure chambers is quite impressive and there was also some additional water remaining in the backpack for re-pumping up the PCs if away from a water source for an extended period of time. The connection system is quite stable, able to hold together a decent number of filled blasters together. The first generation of Aqua Master Pre Chargers were known for being prohibitively difficult to pump in water after fully pressurizing the back-side of the chamber with air. With two nozzle settings and easily pressurized, the Charger offers solid light-water blaster performance. Reportedly under the deal, Larami Ltd. would more or less operate independantly of Hasbro Inc. for approximately 5 years.
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