Thus, the official Halo Twitter account has made a tweet that not a new game, no, not a new game, a map, or anything like that, have stirred people to talk about it. In fact, they will be dressing everyone up, as the fun has already started, and the talk’s center is the Halo Plasma Blaster that Gel Blaster has produced, a toy that people can buy. The so-called ‘explosive fun in a yard near you’ will be the toy’s purpose. The tweet featured a link and a video that illustrated the product, and the players’ responses were… very different, really, like the different kinds of plasma grenades you can have.
First of all, the situation must be explained for those who just want to know the main point: Halo has collaborated with Gel Blaster to produce the toy version of the Plasma Blaster gun which shoots gel balls that glow and is now for sale. That’s the news. But the real story lies in the comments.
Initially, the reactions were divided. Players were at different ends of the spectrum in terms of emotions. One user, TheScritzCure, claimed he would buy two so he could shoot with glow-in-the-dark bullets, while another user, KroniiKronos117, made a comment like, ‘SOB, you got me’ and was already getting one. Glitchymagic thought that the lighting effects in the promo video were really good and commented that this would be a great addition to backyard battles. And TheRealTinyGeek provided a very personal account as he showed in a video that ‘these things hurt at point-blank range.’ So, without any doubt, there is a group ready to make their Spartan dreams come true on the block.
On the other hand, the opposition is entirely different. Many comments were made about the current condition of Halo rather than the new toy. The comment ‘Anything but a new map or good game’ from Timpache07 hits the nail on the head as it captures the frustration of many. TheMarkio questioned the choice of weapon and asked, ‘Of all the halo weapons…. ALL OF THEM… you chose the plasma blaster?’ Spike just got straight to the point saying, ‘What the hell. Just make a good game.’
It is a bizarre situation where the brand is venturing into physical merch with the blaster and, by the way, the latter is really cool but part of the community is asking for more of the new content in Halo Infinite. It is like being offered a super detailed model of a car while waiting for the actual car to get a new engine. One appreciates the craftsmanship but it is not the priority.
Also, some practical concerns were raised. Stijnoo1 brought up that in some areas there are limitations imposed on gel blasters because of the gel balls, and he proposed an official airsoft or Nerf line would be the best way to go. R1ZZyD1ZZy joked about the cleaning being ‘crazy work’ for someone with OCD, which is a fair point. And HaloFanForLife experienced the usual problem of a broken link which is nothing but the most modern marketing hiccup.
There have been some more laughable and niche requests chappieoh claimed it was a lost chance not to have Grunt gas mask designs on the face shields, which, that would indeed be cool. FirestormFPS demanded dual-wielding Needlers and, honestly? I would love to see that partnership. At the same time, mitocraftdiy lamented that they could not buy it from Japan and they ended with an ideal, sad ‘Were it so easy.’ A true halo fan’s sigh.
And there is always at least one thread that goes off-topic and dives into an unrelated area, which in this case was a political jab about which Gel Blasters had nothing to do with at all. The internet, man. There’s always something.
What should we take away from all this? The Halo Plasma Blaster from Gel Blaster is a product available for purchase. It’s visually appealing, it has lights, and it will probably make your backyard battles way more realistic. This is a great addition for collectors and fans who love to have the physical gear. But, on the other hand, the announcement also functioned as a lightning rod for the Halo community’s wider frustrations regarding the slow pace of game updates. It’s a reminder that for such brands, every movement is scrutinized, and the players’ emotions are very powerful in terms of where the focus is.
In the end, whether you’re anticipating a blaster or just being cynical while waiting for the next big game update, the conversation continues. The blaster is already available. Just be careful of your friends shooting you from very close range, okay? Trust me, TheRealTinyGeek says it hurts.
