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BOOMco DKN81 Halo Covenant Needler Blaster Toy

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 325 ratings
  • BOOMco brings the HALO Needler to life.
  • HALO exclusive components include light up magenta “needles” (darts) on top that turn off as you fire to simulate in-game action.
  • Blast fast with unique 8-dart spinning barrel and reload quickly from the 8-dart storage on top.
  • Sleek, authentic design and detail will thrill fans, kids and collectors.
  • Requires 2 AA batteries, not included.
  • Includes 16 Smart Stick darts and 1 exclusive HALO Smart Stick target. Do not stick target on walls, floors or furniture.
  • Comes in ‘Try Me’ package to see the needles light up in advance.

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Get stuck in the action with the HALO powered by BOOMco Covenant Needler! Featuring authentic details, rapid-fire blasting and game-like action, the Covenant Needler will thrill fans, kids and collectors! Features include eight light up magenta dart “needles” on top that turn off as you fire – simulating the Needler’s iconic in-game action! Blast fast with its unique 8-dart spinning barrel, then quickly reload using the light up darts stored on top. Includes 1 exclusive HALO-themed Smart Stick target so you can practice your aim or set up a multiplayer challenge and see where you nailed it. Get the competitive edge on the HALO battlefield and Blast Better with BOOMco! Colors and decorations may vary.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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325 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, lighting, accuracy, and size of the toy. For example, they mention it's well designed, shoots far, and is life size. Some appreciate the playability, and value. That said, opinions are mixed on performance and comfort.

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73 customers mention59 positive14 negative

Customers like the quality of the toy. For example, they mention it's well designed and built, and the best Nerf style gun. Some say that the plastic rubs off when they cock it back. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.

"...All in all, seems solidly built and the fun factor is high. If your kid is a Halo fiend, this is a good buy. But get yourself something too...." Read more

"...Darts stick to provided targetsVery strong and well builtQuick reloadThe needles on top light up with 3 different patterns..." Read more

"...Great blasters, I loved them. The darts and blaster itself are both high quality... the jamming and the breaking lowered the stars for me...." Read more

"...Looks awesome for night nerf battles!" Read more

28 customers mention28 positive0 negative

Customers like the lighting of the toy. They mention that it lights up in the dart tips on top, giving a good indication of how many darts are left in the turret. They also say that the light up feature is fun at night and that the ammo light-up on top was an extra bonus. The dart on top light very well with individual LEDs, and two light settings.

"...3. It lights up and has three settings: semi-auto light turn off (every squeeze of the trigger shuts off a light), cascading light turn off..." Read more

"...The lights on the top are a very good indication as to how many darts are left in the turret, as they turn off as the trigger is pulled...." Read more

"...It's a one shot, cock, and shoot again type of gun. The top part lights up, but you can't really see that in broad day light...." Read more

"...The darts on top light very well with individual LEDS, and two light settings...." Read more

21 customers mention15 positive6 negative

Customers like the accuracy of the dart gun. They mention that it doesn't jam, it has a great firing distance, and it can shoot close range very quickly or can be used for distance shots. They also say that the dards go far and don't hurt those around them at the same time.

"...The darts go far, and don't hurt those around you at the same time. You get a great deal of value for what you purchase with these guns...." Read more

"...They can shoot close range very quickly or can be used for distance shots.- Easily recognizable by anyone that plays Halo.-..." Read more

"...There are only two cons to this product:1. aiming is a little tricky, as looking down the top of the needler is a tad awkward and it doesn't..." Read more

"...The darn thing shoots pretty good too." Read more

20 customers mention16 positive4 negative

Customers like the size of the gun. They say it's larger than expected, but works great. Some customers also love the size and lights.

"...It really is a fun unit, and bigger than it looks on screen. The darts fly straight - but it takes a while to figure out how to aim this thing...." Read more

"My son was into Halo and really enjoyed getting this. WAY bigger than you think it might be...." Read more

"Solidly made, plenty large and overall very good quality for the price...." Read more

"...expecting, still, it's an awesome gun, it's relatively light, it's rather large, however, but it's an excellent addition to any halo fans collection..." Read more

16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

Customers find the toy fun with cool light up spines. They also say it's a great toy, powerful, and cool looking.

"...All in all, seems solidly built and the fun factor is high. If your kid is a Halo fiend, this is a good buy. But get yourself something too...." Read more

"...The darts are a bit flimsy, but no more so than nerf darts. It's a fun toy and well made." Read more

"This gun is soooo much fun to shoot! My friends all ran for cover because these hurt if you aren't standing far enough...." Read more

"...of the weapon from the game, but in terms of nerf toys, it's a lot of fun! It has a particularly satisfying feel when it fires too." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the toy. They say it's well worth the price, looks impressive, and is of good quality for the price.

"...You get a great deal of value for what you purchase with these guns. I now own all of the halo collection from boomco.Pros:..." Read more

"Solidly made, plenty large and overall very good quality for the price...." Read more

"...This is a quality build toy gun. Definitely worth buying." Read more

"...This thing is huge! I was so excited to find this, and at such a great price...." Read more

19 customers mention13 positive6 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the toy. Some mention that it works great, while others say that it quit working a bit too quickly.

"This collectible blaster works really well if you know how to use it. It's easy to break the mechanisms if not used properly...." Read more

"I love the gun it shoots well and is hard core nostalgic. Only thing is that it arrived a bit banged up with some light scratches...." Read more

"...Not great as a dart gun. Difficult to aim accurately and not that powerful. Did I mention its an amazing Halo prop. Worth the money just for that...." Read more

"I love this toy. I bought it as a gift, and it's easy to use, and works great...." Read more

7 customers mention3 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the comfort of the toy. Some mention that it feels good and the grip feels great, while others say that it's hard to cock, awkward to hold and aim, and gets annoying cocking the gun after each shot.

"...It gets a bit annoying cocking the gun after each shot and after a while your hands will get sore because the handle is shaped strangely...." Read more

"...It has a particularly satisfying feel when it fires too." Read more

"...you have to pull back the bottom part to fire, which makes it awkward to hold and aim, but other than that I have no major complaints...." Read more

"...and the blaster is pretty big, I've got a pretty big hand and the grip feels great...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

John E
5.0 out of 5 stars All Hail The Covenant!
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2016
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My kid (14yo male) keeps this by his side 24/7. It really is a fun unit, and bigger than it looks on screen. The darts fly straight - but it takes a while to figure out how to aim this thing. That adds to the fun, but only so long as nobody takes a shot to the eye or the groin - and both are equally possible early on. I kinda recommend eye protection. And a cup.

Why, you ask? Because these things hurt! A lot!! Maybe I'm just getting old, but I've learned to duck and cover when I see my son round the corner with this thing. While that adds to the overall fun factor, I must say no shooting the dog. The dog will bite you. Or at least eat your dart. Probably both.

Speaking of darts, these darts have mass. They're not like the Nerf darts that are designed to ensure everyone is "perfectly safe" and elicit images of rainbows, unicorns, and little kittens. These beasts remind me of the kind of toys we had in the 70's, when consumer protection was sparse and survival of the fittest was the motto of the day. They are definitely designed to make sure you know when you've been shot and are possibly capable of taking down one of those prancing unicorns at 25'. They're great!!

Moral of the story: you'll quickly learn to avoid being hit at close range. You should also learn to avoid being hit at long range, but hey, let's not get overly ambitious.

All in all, seems solidly built and the fun factor is high. If your kid is a Halo fiend, this is a good buy. But get yourself something too. You don't want to be unarmed when this gets brought out.
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Grogbor
5.0 out of 5 stars A great item for halo fans!
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2015
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This dart gun is a great product for many reasons:
1. It is a Needler; that weapon you tried so hard to use and blow up your targets
2. It is a powerful dart gun; this thing works just as well as any simple nerf gun I've owned
3. It lights up and has three settings: semi-auto light turn off (every squeeze of the trigger shuts off a light), cascading light turn off (you pull the trigger once and it slowly turns off the 8 lights on top, one by one), and off.

There are only two cons to this product:
1. aiming is a little tricky, as looking down the top of the needler is a tad awkward and it doesn't go where I thought it would (with practice of course you can compensate; I usually hip fire now because it makes more sense)
2. the needles don't track their target
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Sunshine
4.0 out of 5 stars Read the instructions
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2017
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This collectible blaster works really well if you know how to use it. It's easy to break the mechanisms if not used properly. Speaking of the mechanisms, they're quite loud, but less so when used in rapid fire. This thing looks spot on for a dart gun, and it's pretty powerful. I do wish the handle was a tad more ergonomic, but I guess it *is* an alien weapon! I love the little target it comes with; the darts stick very well to it and bounce off of everything else. The lights on the top are a very good indication as to how many darts are left in the turret, as they turn off as the trigger is pulled. Overall, this product is very solid, and I would buy this again.
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LGirl
5.0 out of 5 stars New Brand, FANTASTIC QUALITY
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2016
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Boom Co is definitely much higher quality than it's competitors. The darts go far, and don't hurt those around you at the same time. You get a great deal of value for what you purchase with these guns. I now own all of the halo collection from boomco.

Pros:
Rapid fire shooting magazine
Darts stick to provided targets
Very strong and well built
Quick reload
The needles on top light up with 3 different patterns
Revolving tip which is pretty cool to watch

Cons
The darts are very lightweight in the back and hollow. You have to be careful not to step on them, because they might warp.
It's hard to find these in mass quantities in stores because of the Nerf name... blah lol
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Burton
3.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING blasters, quit working a bit too quickly.
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2015
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These blasters are AMAZING... but they broke quickly for me.

Positives:

- They can shoot close range very quickly or can be used for distance shots.
- Easily recognizable by anyone that plays Halo.
- BoomCo darts are MUCH more durable than any other dart on the market.

Negatives:

- After 2 days of heavy use (I own a business setting up parties for these), they both broke. One cocked and jammed, and there's no button to unjam it. The other one for some reason will not spin the chamber any more.

Great blasters, I loved them. The darts and blaster itself are both high quality... the jamming and the breaking lowered the stars for me. I wish it worked... while it worked it was easily a 5-star product.

Still love and trust BoomCo and think they are the higher quality blasters, I might just slow down on the Needler.
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Karmen
5.0 out of 5 stars I am happy with it too
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2016
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Got this for my son for his 10th birthday this fall because it was something he had been asking for for months. He absolutely LOVES it! I am happy with it too. because it doesn't seem to be totally cheap junk. Mind you my son isn't super hard on his toys, but he is still a boy, and the fact that it stands up to his and his friends play is great. The darts are a bit flimsy, but no more so than nerf darts. It's a fun toy and well made.
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randy21m
5.0 out of 5 stars Halo Needler
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2017
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My son was into Halo and really enjoyed getting this. WAY bigger than you think it might be. The only disappointment was that the gun does not "rapid fire". It's a one shot, cock, and shoot again type of gun. The top part lights up, but you can't really see that in broad day light. Looks awesome for night nerf battles!
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Tabitha Toler
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingg
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2018
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Bought this for our 5 year old he loves halo and the needler is his favorite gun. It took him several tries to learn to pull the bottom blue part back to load it but he figured it out. He absolutely loves it! The bullets have a tacky tip and stick to the target great they also stick to our windows. The darts are also plastic instead of foam which i like they seem more sturdy.
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Banger
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome gun.
Reviewed in Canada on January 24, 2019
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My son is a big Halo fan, loved the light up features and size of the blaster! Fun toy!
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MEMFISTO_ PNO
5.0 out of 5 stars Magnífica
Reviewed in Spain on October 9, 2019
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Muy buen producto, buenos materiales. Algo que todo coleccionista del universo HALO debería tener.
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Cristiano
5.0 out of 5 stars Fatto bene!
Reviewed in Italy on March 5, 2018
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Giocattolo di qualità superiore, ben fatto e ben assemblato.
L'unica cosa da tenere in considerazione è che essendo un pò "duro" da caricare e "pesante", non è adatto a bambini sotto i 7/8 anni (come scritto sulla confenzione), per il resto è perfetto!!
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Flavio
5.0 out of 5 stars Atención fans y cosplayers de Halo.
Reviewed in Mexico on January 25, 2017
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Las municiones en la parte superior son iluminadas por LED de color rojo que resaltan muy bien con los dardos color rosa que se incluyen pero no tan bien con los de otros colores. El mecanismo es un poco duro pero sin problemas al usar, el disparo tiene buen alcance. Ideal para fans de Halo o quienes buscan acompletar su disfraz disfraz.
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Theresa
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for a Halo fan
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2017
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For anyone who likes Halo this is just awesome. My son was over the moon with this. The needles on the actual gun are removeable and can be loaded, when you press the trigger they also light up pink to replicate the glowing needles as in the games. The only negatives are that it is a bit difficult to load - the mechanism is to push the butt of the gun forward and then back to prep a shot and my son who is 9 found it quite a stuggle to push and pull - with a bit more playing this might ease a bit. It's also deceptively big, but to me that it just authentic and good value for money. The only other issue we had with it was that the little bullets are NOT like Nerf darts. They are actually a harder plastic, still with a soft tip - but not soft enough to be shot with! It comes with a little target card to shoot, and I have to say I have banned my son from shooting people with this as I reckon it would bloody hurt! Still, as a fan of the Halo franchise, I just have to love this :)
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