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The Rotator X-8 is a Total X-Stream Air blaster that was released in 2011.
Included contents[]
- 1 Rotator X-8
- 8 X-Series Darts
Details[]
The Rotator is a revolver-style blaster that holds up to eight darts at a time. Its integrated cylinder auto-advances clockwise on trigger pull. Pulling the trigger also makes a loud clicking sound[1], due to an inoperable hammer located at the back of the blaster, housed by a guard. The priming rod extends down through the handle of the blaster, similar to a Nerf Triple Torch, Jolt EX-1, or Triad EX-3. Darts are loaded through a slot on the left side of the cylinder.
Pulling the trigger back slowly may cause the blaster to fire without advancing the cylinder.[2] As a result, it's recommended to pull it quickly and all the way back to prevent dry-firing or blaster error.
The cylinder itself is too short for use with Nerf-brand darts, making cross-compatibility somewhat difficult. Shortening Nerf darts will allow them to become compatible, but this method is not recommended.
History[]
The Rotator was re-released as an Air Zone blaster, as the Rotator X-8 Revolver; it was also re-released under the Clear-X sub-series, and later under the Huntsman brand.
Color schemes[]
The Rotator X-8 has been released with the following color schemes:
- Light orange, teal, and orange
- Orange, black, and yellow
- Clear-X (clear plastic, lime green, and orange)
Modification[]
The Rotator X-8 is notable in that it has some modification potential and quick and effective air restrictor removal results. When the rather large air restrictors are successfully removed, the performance increases to at least a thirty foot minimum, meeting range claims on the blaster's packaging.[3]
Blaster sets[]
The Rotator X-8 and Boomstick blaster set includes a Rotator X-8, a Boomstick, enough ammunition to fill both blasters, and a small ammunition storage case.
Trivia[]
- The shell of the Rotator X-8 makes it an incredibly popular choice for painting and steampunk designs; as a result, it is in relatively high demand for dart blasters for that reason alone in steampunk and cosplay communities.
- A French brand called Mondo released a knock-off of the blaster titled the A-Force X-Rotator.[4] This variant is commonly confused for the actual product, however the difference is that the Rotator X-8 has not been released in the red color scheme seen with the X-Rotator. As well, just as the Air Zone line is exclusive to Toys "R" Us, it is possible that Mondo have some sort of French license to market the Rotator X-8 under their own brand.
Gallery[]
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| The full image gallery for Rotator X-8 may be viewed at Rotator X-8/Gallery. |
References[]
- ↑
jerm781 (2011-06-02). Lanard Rotator X-8 (Video). YouTube. Retrieved on 2016-03-14. - ↑ therealnerfJoker (2015-10-09). [REVIEW] Total Air X-Stream Rotator X-8 Revolver Unboxing, Review, & Firing Test (Video). YouTube. Retrieved on 2016-03-14.
- ↑ therealnerfJoker (2013-03-04). Rotator X-8...sucks before mod...ha (Video). YouTube. Retrieved on 2016-03-14.
- ↑ Mondo - 18407 - Jeu de Plein Air - A-Force X-Rotator. Amazon. Archived from the original on 2016-03-31.
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