Hasbro Celebrates Aliens 35th Anniversary with Nerf Limited Edition M41A Pulse Rifle

[Tsing]

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James Cameron fans have always wondered what it’d be like to fire a few rounds from the iconic M41A pulse rifle that the director introduced in his critically acclaimed Alien sequel. While a real-life version of that doesn’t appear to be happening anytime soon, Hasbro appears to have the next best thing.



As a way of celebrating the 35th anniversary of Aliens, Hasbro has opened up pre-orders for a limited-edition Nerf M41-A Blaster that appears to be an admirable replica of the revered weapon despite being a plastic toy. Featuring a design inspired by the film’s Power Loaders, the blaster boasts dual-blasting action, an electronic dart counter, and movie-accurate blasting sounds.



Hasbro’s Nerf M41-A Blaster also measures two-feet (28 inches) long and comes in premium packaging for collectors who want to showcase it among their film...

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[Grimlakin]

I wish it were green with a red LED readout for ammo. Though I heard that the ammo readout you can set as high as 99.

What I want are my automated turrets. Where are those Hasbro?!

Hasbro... as sponsored by DARPA teaching your children to be the space fairing xenomorph destroyers of the future!

 

[Burticus]

I wish it were green with a red LED readout for ammo.

My first thought too... needs a paint job.