This has got to be one of my better trips to the thrift store. Top to bottom, left-right, we got:
- The OG: Longshot in the NStrike color way. Definitely one to keep for the collection. The historical significance, and it feels just as fun to pick up and hold as it did back then.
- The New Kid: Elite 2.0 Turbine. As far as 2.0 goes this one's pretty solid imo and been looking for one to go with my Rapidstrike in terms of adding to the full auto blasters.
- A Classic: Hammershot. This has been my chase for a while now. To the point where I was almost considering buying a new one at (modern day) MSRP off Amazon. Clocked this right away when I went in, and it's in great condition!
- Certified Vintage Relic: Rapid Fire 20. Holy. I almost didn't recognize it at first. I thought it was a toy nailgun or power saw or something. I'm surprised the air bladder and spring piston mechanism is still working. Select fire doesn't quite work anymore, but it can definitely still single shot if you just tap the trigger. Not the best ergonomics but a full auto air-springer hybrid?! Couldn't pass on it.
- Legacy Piece: Vortex Lumitron (Praxis). Had the Firefly tech mag with a full 10 discs. I'm pretty sure the charging mechanism or the battery pay is broken/mouldy but this is a pretty cool find from a relatively short-lived series! Also my collection's only Vortex blaster!