NERF Made a BOLTER! NERF Rival Challenger MXXIV-1200 Blaster Review

The NERF Rival CHALLENGER MXXIV-1200 Motorized Blaster is the newest to grace the shelves in 2024 and one of the first new Flywheel Rival blasters in some time! Rival this time around has some new aesthetics and the Challenger has a couple of gimmicks built into a solid Rival Stryfe style blaster, even if that magazine does double as a melee option.
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[@WalcomS7]

Still on the lookout for the Mirage, and plenty more things coming. I just got maybe my favorite blaster ever in the mail today...

[@AustinMurray0519]

Favorite blaster *ever?*

[@JUDGMENTDAY4LIFE]

I'm hyped for this I'm gonna go to Walmart at the beginning of March to go nerf shopping

[@WalcomS7]

@@AustinMurray0519 ever.

[@Sundowner-pi9pi]

Good

[@Sundowner-pi9pi]

Imagine this blaster brings coop out of retirement.

[@Rohirin]

I wouldn't be surprised if we saw someone show up to the next HvZ dressed to the nines as an Ultramarine, shouting, "FOR THE EMPORER!!!"

[@acesb4723]

Why stop at one the emperor will yet bless many fields of war with his children

[@seraphimcaduto]

For the Heresy!

[@tactofu]

Sounds like they'd be easy to catch! 😂

[@Unknowntraveler302]

@@tactofuyou want to fuck with someone in terminator armor

[@joshuajones1641]

I have done a 40k hvz inquisition cosplay before. It's fun for about five minutes until you need to move at speeds above a power waddle

[@Nerdtendo6366]

The fact Rival isn’t dead is still something that shocks me. I love Rival a ton but I never hear anything about it nowadays

[@NightFury-jd8ce]

Not a ton since the RIVAL+ ASTREA Grenade Launcher, compatible 2.5 inch RIVAL Grenades, and the Perses dual purpose mock suppressor out of the Dark Corps Armory, and maybe The little known Archery options, uh yeah.

[@XBLHAX]

I like Rival over long darts any day. But short darts are king!

[@itsagundam79]

​@@NightFury-jd8ceare you just making words up? I need a link I think. I looked for Nerf Rival Astrea, Dark Corps Armory but all I found were Dark Knight Armory, Darkwood Armory, Dark Matter Armory. There is a book series called Dark Corps, sans Armory.

[@NightFury-jd8ce]

@@itsagundam79 The best stuff isn't really mainstream - RIVAL League was most exposed to this sort of sub-level stuff pre-pandemic, but you have to know where to look and who to ask amid the tangents of BSOs.

[@itsagundam79]

@@NightFury-jd8ce BSO? Boston Symphony Orchestra? BSO Wings Express? Broward Sheriff's Office? Business Services Online? So you're not the one to ask then? I am genuinely curious about Nerf grenade launchers. Typically the best GLs I've seen are airsoft/gelsoft stuff repurposed.

[@Shralla]

I can't believe you just dug "why I am so flat" out of the deepest vaults of my memory just like that.

[@pedroj234]

That is Disgaea Archer indeed

[@homelee665]

That off camera side is flatter than Kansas. Should make it easier to glue two of them together, hint hint. I might just have to grab one.

[@TheWarriorChef]

Dual Storm Bolter build anyone?

[@P3x310]

But the flat sides aren't facing each other... Or do you mean tape one upside down and then flip the setup around when you run dry like a jungle mag?

[@zeroblade6599]

No it should be a front-back config so you can shoot behind you without turning around

[@benhornstein1688]

storm bolter go brrrrrr

[@JoAuJan]

Community: rival is dead Rival: I am not dead

[@charlieseely3464]

Community: you died Rival: yes, but I lived!

[@CantspeakSpanishMexican]

Rival: “My death was greatly exaggerated.”

[@seirramoon388]

Community: And you *points at rival* You're supposed to be dead Rival: I got better?

[@NanashiCAST]

haven't hasbro just been slowing down as a whole since they were sorta busy shuffling factory contracts away from china? takes a while for the new contract factories to make the order to get these units stocked up enough for their more popular series to release for sale, especially when they probably couldn't move all of the existing molds out of china because they tend to get sold off on the chinese black markets over night and the factory owners evaporated into thin air with all the equipment and money like what happened with disney's toy factories lol. but hey, maybe we'll be seeing blaster releases for their more popular series slowly pick up as they start getting stocked up from their non-china factories

[@CapnCackler]

The rival is dead!

[@DeusBlackheart]

I'd love to see more of a bolter conversion. The 40k cosplay community could see this as a cheaper alternative if it could be make symmetrical. I hope to see you mod this at some point!

[@TheUndeadslayer221]

The closest thing to a Bolter would be if we made a Mega Dart blaster (they're the same caliber, in terms of diameter) that looked like one..

[@boobooclap1223]

This thing is also way too thin, the magazine is way off to be a bolter. And you said what I was saying, the round this blaster uses is insulting to be compared to a bolter even for cosplay

[@nononsensenerfing5046]

Indeed. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3i1gqCiiNRgqc0si=uLcVRTx-br5g0jue

[@LolBit215GamerCherry1]

What is a Bolter? I don’t know sorry, I’m probably just stupid

[@TheUndeadslayer221]

@@LolBit215GamerCherry1 Warhammer 40K weapon; It fires a 0.75 caliber gyro jet (miniature rocket) round.

[@LolBit215GamerCherry1]

@@TheUndeadslayer221 ohhh thanks

[@mariaperez-rl6uo]

The rival stryfe is an idea that nerf should've done ages ago

[@babyunicron2494]

Same with the Pathfinder. We needed a mag fed pump action Rival blaster basically on release of the line.

[@Eli_The_LOUT]

Hear me out. Nerf Mega Stryfe, (better than the Motostryke)

[@Mainz_1901]

Hera?

[@Reaperman4711]

New rival blasters, mean the rounds stay available for a little longer--my cats love them, and will be bummed when I can't get more.

[@GrimdarkCrusader20th]

The magazine even looks like a bolter's sickle mag, the 40k fans at Hasbro knew what they were doing.

[@P3x310]

That blaster is pretty tall as is, but with the rival sight mounted on it, it looks like you could pretty much hipfire and aim down sight at the same time

[@RealBadGaming52]

Just as the God Emperor Intended 😅

[@Jules279]

It gives me low-key mp5k vibes.

[@TheAlmonteFilms]

Such an awesome blaster. Can’t believe they didn’t make it compatible with the rechargeable rival battery like the Hera and Chaos. That’s a deal breaker for me. Looking forward to the mirage !

[@mechanwhal6590]

They probably figure we’re too stupid to remember those blasters.

[@ASHPH0T0GRAPHY13]

I just bought my model today and I personally love it. Also I created a barrel for it which is the file is available on Maker World, I’m also working on a bigger barrel for it which I will release in the future.

[@GG-si7fw]

Thanks for improving the hobby.

[@TheYoshi115]

How'd you manage to buy the blaster and create a barrel for it all in one day?

[@ASHPH0T0GRAPHY13]

@@TheYoshi115 I got lucky at target and I’m fast at designing things in Tinkercad

[@76hotrodF250]

The overall design of it gives me 90s Nickelodeon vibes, the weird yellow tube bits and funky shaped rail. Paint that purple, lime green and orange.

[@jasonfunt865]

I didn't get the FPS numbers you did, (possibly battery related) but mine was accurate as can be from around 50ft which was really surprising and fantastic!

[@timkaase87]

I'm wondering if the Challenger has that dumb speed governor in it (the one that people take out of all Nerf flywheel blasters

[@TheNorsemon]

9:35 I got chills just thinking about that idea

[@FoamFlinger0523]

Wow the rev up time is pretty quick,fps is good,wish the rival drum isnt annuled,or it will suit this blaster perfectly.

[@Blu_Moon_Owl]

Man I can’t unsee it now looking like a Rival Bolter. The square-like shape, stubby barrel and curved mag helps a lot.

[@zephrizi9034]

On the bright side the flat side will sit on pegboard really nicely.

[@Andrew-fr1tp]

It really does look like a bolter. That's wild!

[@NightFury-jd8ce]

Yesterday in the Dark Corps Armory, my tinkering proved useful since a slight wiggle had the Perses Dual Purpose Mock Suppressor also fitting the barrel of the Challenger too- yesss! I may need to expedite selling them sooner if it helps on the range tonight also.

[@joshua5483]

Making the muzzle look like an N-strike barrel lug is the biggest troll Hasbruh has given us in quite a while.

[@paullassahn4641]

I bet 3d printed custom muzzles are in the works right now

[@ratsmacker8113]

glue 2 of them together and make a lore-accurate storm bolter

[@ani3tyy]

1:24 The inner Kamen Rider nerd in me screams when I hear shit like this.

[@swolpertinger5004]

"It just fired without me pulling the trigger" that's what he said...😅

[@markym12364]

"Never had a front of the grip magazine fed rival blaster" *Cries in rival chaos*

[@Ensbfgnerfer-rn5ck]

It’s my bday and I just want to say thanks for the videos walcom Five years I have been watching And I’m thankful for your content

[@WalcomS7]

Merry existence anniversary.

[@Jackalblade9]

I was really expecting 80-85 FPS out of this thing. I'm impressed.

[@frogfromtwitch]

Notice this is the first accurival blaster with a rail instead of those goofy sights

[@knuxenglish]

Unrelated to this, but last summer i got a pre owned roughcut for about 4$, a really good deal but one of the catches that holds the spring back is worn down and doesn't work. Any tips?

[@KDogggamer28]

I need that thing, looks so sick. Good to sling on your hip and spray and pray

[@TimothyGeorge-ob6fv]

Not only is this the first nerf rival blaster with a banana mag, but it is the first flywheeler in the nerf rival accu-series

[@turdmanmcquack459]

I think and i may have a feeling too but if we can mod it or make attachments then i hope there's a double stack mag made for it cause i feel like that would make the mag less awkward to handle let alone carry a few.

[@Arro3]

Thanks for the review! I was eagerly awaiting to see you showing this off. I love the shape of it, I might have to get it. As you said, gotta support it while it's around. The mods will be fun to see.

[@LincolnMcRae-n8x]

BATTLE BROTHER! we must crusade the zombies

[@ghosthuntergames9123]

Didnt people think this was Ai generated when it first got revealed

[@TheDutchDinooo]

Really fun to watch when your grandma thinks you have school on 8:20 but in reality you have school on 9:30

[@KaijuForceNeo]

I’m saving this for my Birthday this year.

[@AudieS23]

Get a dump pouch, more magazines, some batteries and you are set (assuming you already have a bunch of rival rounds.)

[@cometacos0929]

0:43 for the emperor

[@qgaucho9088]

Space marines

[@mgzukows]

Question ! When you shoot, are you focused on the dot in the sight with the target blurry. Or the other way around? The reason I ask is that you seem to shoot around your point of aim.

[@KravenSpider]

Got me one of these today for half off at a Target. Right screw on the battery door was installed way too tight, ended up stripping the screw. Had to get a friend to disassemble the whole thing just to put batteries in. …but after that whole thing, THIS THING IS SO COOL!!! Also, *FOR THE EMPEROR!!!!!!!!!!*

[@pootisguy2440]

Space Marines: HERE ! TAKE MY GOLDEN MONEY ! Brother

[@mbphilipblack8993]

The Nerf Challenger is a Surprise to be sure but a welcome one. Hopefully the magazine is sold separately, as it just needs to be. It makes no sense for the banana mag to be locked with the Boltgun, i mean Challenger. I'd carry a TON and defo Duel Wield this thing. HASBRO/NERF pls Sell the mag separately with some Accu-rounds and your good to go. It's in the same colour scheme as the Pathfinder, Vision and Fate right? I Cant tell but the Challenger looks cool but all the rails and armour i'm not fond of, gonna have to recolour it. Always Happy for more RIVAL Blasters solid addition to the line.

[@PixelforgeAnimations]

Oh god, please dont tell me Hasbro is starting to not only cut costs by not only removing paint from both sides, but *literal material*

[@AmyStrikesBack]

This comes so close of being perfect design wise, if it had some type of colapsable stock or side folding stock it would be perfect

[@lauradarkez]

what if that muzzle design you claimed isnt an attachment lug is actually one? a new design specifically for rival-exclusive barrel attachments in the future? considering the mirage appears to have the exact same design

[@batman9592]

This is rad but i still need to do the Magnus with Centurion mag thing. That's the Bolter for me i think.

[@pedroj234]

2:07 Disgaea Archer lol

[@knightslayer1158]

a fun idea is to print some sort of Bolter chunky mag (aesthetic namely) case around the actual mag. maybe even make the case hold spare mags inside it.... hmm

[@another-derpycrafter]

now what we need is an ultra mega dart version so its a REAL bolter

[@lapislazulio2052]

Saying this now, NERF ELITE ATTACHTMENTS CAN GO ON RIVAL! It's super easy to do it, so what walcom and other people say are not true, you can put all of you rail attachments on rival style rails.

[@swolpertinger5004]

I'd buy it for the magazine lol. Shove that in my Pathfinder.

[@DoitForTheLolz1]

hopefully the flat side makes it easier for 3d printed kits to be made that will make it more symmetrical, and the large battery tray helps with fitting a lipo. I think the fake barrel attachment can at least be useful as a basis for 3d printed barrels in the future.

[@SignalBoost]

Does the body have solvent welds? How hard is it to open up?

[@superiorcarlos]

1:50 the blaster was so thin it turned him into mickey mouse apparently

[@bagel_guy9495]

As this uses 8AA(12 volts) a car battery(12 volts standard) should be a rather easy addition

[@malachairasmussen4591]

Thank you for the OOOs reference. you're a good soul.

[@AngelNatavi]

The thing that'd make this blaster really cool and worth it, would be if they made it as a Right and Left handed version. Basically just mirror the entire thing from one side to the other. Or, if they made it so that the shell was perfectly symmetrical, rather than just... flat on one side.

[@lukeiannello6190]

The yellow top rail suggests to me that it's a separate piece, so hopefully it wouldn't be hard to model some Picatinny that drops in as a replacement

[@potatortheomnipotentspud]

*SKULLS FOR THE SKULL THRONE* *BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD* (Berserk laughter)

[@mbphilipblack8993]

The Nerf RIVAL Community: I can't believe RIVAL HAS RETURNED!?!?! Nerf RIVAL: My death was greatly exaggerated.

[@SavageGreywolf]

"It just fired without me pulling the trigger" words you only want to hear on a Nerf channel

[@Roblecop]

This will be great for purging those heretics in HVZ. For the Emperor!

[@DartsNStuff]

This is the Third review I have seen on this blaster and what is crazy is the speed is so much different from one to the next. One was in the 70s fps one was is the 80 fps and yours is in the 90-100 fps which is where I thought it should be. Do you think batteries are a contributing factor or maybe that that much difference in chronographs?

[@bottledwaterprod]

WAIT. Just realized you can proton pack this... Yeah, you're right. There will definitely be bolters, plus lots of other unforseen cosplay shenanigans.

[@larrytrickett9115]

Since most of you don't know that much ..jus because it has double the batteries doesn't mean it has double the voltage. You can wire batteries in series or parallel. Series connection will double the voltage . Parallel doubles the size untime of the battery . Most likely they have 4 batteries in series but then then the 2 groups of 4 batteries are then wired parallel so it only doubles the run time not the power\speed of the motor

[@The_Mess85]

The mods for this are going to be glorious.

[@swolpertinger5004]

Sad that it really was just cosmetic like another post in the community thread suggested might be the case. Rival Barrel lugs would be cool. Looking forward to seeing the Mirage mods since it can be mag or breach loaded.

[@spartan_odinson7570]

I'm convinced Hasbro made the muzzle look like an N-Strike barrel lug just to mess with us.

[@BoardGamesBricksHobbies]

I'm still convinced that this was designed by an employee typing "nerft rival stryfe" into an AI image generator, hence the faux barrel attachment point.

[@KingKevin2024]

Really appreciate how nerf is still making rival, since you know most people today will probably use something that is at least 100 fps for their nerf battle. im glad that nerf is still making some more competitive blasters for older ages

[@watermelon_Cat221]

Nerf finally said magazine after many years

[@WalcomS7]

Yeah I was wondering, do they normally call them mags when it comes to Rival? Or is it just they use Clip so much it stands out lol

[@Technodreamer]

I'm so glad that I'm not the only person who immediately thought Bolter.

[@Papa_Bludgeon]

Now we need a Nerf chainsword

[@darkhawk368]

Accidental klingon cursing has me cracking up

[@cheezlad9178]

Such a neat wonky design from Hasbro. I remember when it was leaked people thought it was just an AI-generated image, the nonfunctional n-strike barrel lug probably didn't help with that assumption lol

[@cron1807]

I was looking at it frame by frame, and for the first firing test 5 minutes in, the closest you can see to a rival ball is a shadow in the barrel

[@setokaiba200x]

Looks cool. I make try to wait to see if Target does some sale on the Rival guns. I still want the Forerunner too.

[@cyphre]

It's like the designers made something cool, but weren't given enough time to mirror the cool bits onto the other side. Gotta cut costs somewhere!

[@RiffyDevine]

Just pointing this out but if it's flat on the side and could get one flat on the other side you could do a warhammer and tape them together and make a stormbolter.

[@mitchelldaly4161]

I'm gonna need a heavy bolter for this heresy.

[@natalie_v0.0.1]

It’s already on sale at target rn for 16. Couldn’t pass up on that

[@aboi6145]

The mp5k is REAL in Nerf

[@jakev1341]

They should have angled the mag towards the back of the blaster. It would improve the aesthetics and give it a little gimmick.

[@Kreiser_VII]

This is the video I was looking forward to the most. I have a very small collection, but THIS LOOKS SO GOOD! Thanks for the great coverage, Walcom!

[@DrexeTTG]

Coop would be so proud

[@Kuli24000]

Must...not...use....IMRs....with....challenger. But I am a bit curious. Great video btw!

[@ChessRazn]

Glad they are starting to put more information and effort into the box like they did back then pre 2014 with the graphics and intel boxes.

[@darklordofsword]

I will not be happy until they make a Bolter that fires MegaXL.

[@davitdavid7165]

I wish it had a stock attachment point. I guess what they did instead is also cool, but makes it less primary-ish imo. Also, can i request you to measure things like rev up time and velocities at certain fps? You often spam the trigger and those are some important benchmarks to overlook.

[@LeoThao-sg5ln]

The Infront of the mag style rival blasters, isn't the only exception to the challenger, because we have the Khaos.

[@PolyNerd69]

BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD! SKULLS FOR THE SKULL THRONE!

[@legogenius22]

The barrel not being a barrel attachment point is a crime and its so wild thats the least we expect from hasbro at this point.

[@stevenwhitehead4015]

I hear the sound of gee dub lawyers rubbing their palms

[@FoamFlinger0523]

My favourite youtuber finally made the the video of the latest rival blaster!❤

[@ivanivan744]

After seeing your Zombiestrike review, it's gotten me curious on if you could do a Warhammer 40k LARP with the Zombiestrike line being repurposed into Ork weapons

[@EI-0809]

Hasbro took the phrase "banana mag" a little too seriously with this one

[@Gernthe738]

I cannot tell you how long I’ve been waiting for this video. Not kidding when I say the Walcom is kinda my new Coop. Love the content man keep it up