In addition to being a pioneer of collaboration, one of the most definitive reasons behind Supreme’s rise in pop culture notoriety has been their ability to create compelling accessories. Week after week, season after season, the streetwear brand has consistently released exciting new toys, tools, and other knick knacks. For Supreme’s Spring/Summer 2021 Week 19 release, the brand has finally delivered one of the most anticipated accessories of the season: the Nerf Rival Takedown Blaster.
Supreme Nerf Rival Takedown Blaster in Blue
More and more, Supreme accessories are being delivered in the form of functional toys. In recent seasons, Supreme has released toys from RC Cars to Teddy Bears to Super Soakers (another product made by Nerf/Hasbro). As the most recent addition to Supreme’s growing catalog of toys, the Supreme Nerf Rival Takedown Blaster is one of the most exciting yet.
The Nerf Rival series falls under one of the brand’s newer product lines. Firing little foam balls instead of darts, Nerf’s Rival Series is made for competitive team-based play and can unleash its projectiles at 100 feet-per-second. Following in the nature of team-based competition, with blasters colored red or blue, a design element that Supreme has embraced. . This particular Supreme Nerf Rival Takedown Blaster comes with eight high-impact rounds and features a small tactical rail above the muzzle and on the back of the blaster. A safety lever can be found on the right side of the Supreme Nerf Takedown Blaster. For competitive Nerf players, the Supreme Rival Takedown Blaster will be an exciting addition to their arsenal and a massive flex in tournaments.
Supreme Nerf Rival Takedown Blaster in Pink
Prior to this Nerf Rival Takedown Blaster, most Supreme toys have primarily been released as heritage products. The brand’s collaborative Steiff Teddy Bear pays homage to the century-old toy company that invented the stuffed toy. Fall/Winter 2020’s Chucky Doll also feels nostalgic – releasing a doll with little appeal for actual play that will instead find itself on a collector’s shelf. Supreme’s Super Soaker 50 is a similar product, delivering a cool collectible for water gun collectors but not a blaster that will win you a water war.
Supreme Super Soaker 50 from Spring/Summer 2019
The Supreme Nerf Rival Takedown Blaster is different. Unlike the Steiff Teddy Bear, Chucky Doll, or Super Soaker 50, the Rival Takedown Blaster is a popular toy that can be used in competitive scenarios. Traditional versions of the toy are available at retail for around $20, and the Supreme version was released at the retail price of $36. Not only is this a popular toy, but it’s also relatively affordable, making it a great gift option for upcoming birthdays or holidays. For perhaps the first time, Supreme has released a timely, popular toy that is more than a collectible.
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