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How much do YOU know about water blasters? Let's get wet. . .


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    The first watergun to be issued a patent was released to the public in what year?

    • A.

      1953

    • B.

      1896

    • C.

      1908

    • D.

      1937

    • E.

      1754

    • F.

      1978

    Correct Answer
    B. 1896
    Explanation
    In 1896, the first water gun was released to the public after being issued a patent. This means that it was the first water gun to have legal protection for its design and functionality. It marked a significant milestone in the development of water guns and likely paved the way for future advancements in this type of toy.

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  • 2. 

    During the 1980s this company ruled the watergun market with their motorized blasters.

    • A.

      Oscorp

    • B.

      Yes Entertainment

    • C.

      Entertech

    • D.

      Energon

    • E.

      Acme

    • F.

      Endzo

    Correct Answer
    C. Entertech
    Explanation
    During the 1980s, Entertech was the company that dominated the watergun market with their motorized blasters.

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  • 3. 

    The original name for the Super Soaker was the

    • A.

      Power Soaker

    • B.

      Drench Blaster

    • C.

      Drench Soaker

    • D.

      Power Drencher

    • E.

      Aquashot Xtreme

    Correct Answer
    D. Power Drencher
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Power Drencher". This can be inferred from the question which asks for the original name of the Super Soaker. Out of the given options, "Power Drencher" is the only one that directly relates to the concept of soaking or drenching. The other options, such as "Power Soaker" and "Drench Blaster", also convey the idea of water play, but "Power Drencher" seems to be the most fitting name for a water gun.

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  • 4. 

    The first piston-powered watergun to use a spring pressure chamber was the

    • A.

      Water Warriors Steady Stream

    • B.

      Super Soaker Shotblast

    • C.

      Water Warriors Shark

    • D.

      Water Warriors Gremlin

    • E.

      Super Soaker EES Turbine

    Correct Answer
    A. Water Warriors Steady Stream
    Explanation
    The Water Warriors Steady Stream was the first piston-powered watergun to use a spring pressure chamber. This means that it used a piston mechanism to create pressure in a chamber, which allowed for a steady stream of water to be shot out. The other options listed are either different models or do not have the same piston-powered spring pressure chamber mechanism.

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  • 5. 

    The first super soaker to come with a strap was the

    • A.

      SS 300

    • B.

      XP 250

    • C.

      SS 200

    • D.

      XXP 275

    • E.

      CPS 2000

    Correct Answer
    C. SS 200
    Explanation
    The correct answer is SS 200. This is because it is stated in the question that the first super soaker to come with a strap was the SS 200.

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  • 6. 

    XP stands for what?

    • A.

      Xtra Pressure

    • B.

      Xtra Power

    • C.

      Xtreme Power

    • D.

      Xtreme Performance

    Correct Answer
    B. Xtra Power
    Explanation
    XP stands for Xtra Power. This acronym suggests that the term "XP" is used to represent an additional or enhanced level of power.

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  • 7. 

    Super Soaker's XP lineup lasted from

    • A.

      1994 to 2001

    • B.

      1993 to 2002

    • C.

      1993 to 2000

    • D.

      1994 to 2000

    • E.

      1994 to 2002

    • F.

      1992 to 2001

    • G.

      1994 to 2003

    Correct Answer
    B. 1993 to 2002
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1993 to 2002. This is because the question asks for the duration of Super Soaker's XP lineup, and the only option that includes both 1993 and 2002 is the correct answer.

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  • 8. 

    Prior to the 2011 release of the Point Break the last new Super Soakers to use pinch valves were the

    • A.

      SS 60 and SS 10

    • B.

      SS 40, SS 60 and SS 300

    • C.

      SS 60, SS 25, and SS 40

    • D.

      SS 20 and SS MDS

    • E.

      SS MDS and SS 40

    • F.

      SS 25 and SS 300

    • G.

      SS MDS and SS 300

    • H.

      SS MDS, SS 40, and SS 10

    Correct Answer
    A. SS 60 and SS 10
  • 9. 

    This company invented the Quick Fill Device (QFD).

    • A.

      Larami

    • B.

      Hasbro

    • C.

      Yes Entertainment

    • D.

      Buzz Bee Toys

    • E.

      Jacks Pacific

    Correct Answer
    C. Yes Entertainment
    Explanation
    Yes Entertainment is the correct answer because they are the company that invented the Quick Fill Device (QFD). The other options mentioned are not associated with the invention of this device.

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  • 10. 

    This company manufactured the Storm brand of waterguns

    • A.

      Jakks Pacific

    • B.

      Entertech

    • C.

      Yes Entertainment

    • D.

      Lanard

    Correct Answer
    A. Jakks Pacific
    Explanation
    Jakks Pacific is the correct answer because it is a company that has manufactured the Storm brand of waterguns. The other options, Entertech, Yes Entertainment, and Lanard, are not known for manufacturing the Storm brand of waterguns.

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  • 11. 

    New Storm Waterguns were released from

    • A.

      1999 to 2001

    • B.

      2000 to 2004

    • C.

      1999 to 2002

    • D.

      2001 to 2002

    • E.

      2000 to 2002

    Correct Answer
    E. 2000 to 2002
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 2000 to 2002. This is because the given statement states that the New Storm Waterguns were released during this time period. The other options either include years before or after this time period, making them incorrect.

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  • 12. 

    The first Water Warriors guns were released in what year?

    • A.

      2003

    • B.

      2000

    • C.

      2005

    • D.

      2004

    • E.

      2002

    Correct Answer
    A. 2003
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 2003. This means that the first Water Warriors guns were released in the year 2003.

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  • 13. 

    Which gun was not a part of the first water warriors line?

    • A.

      Hornet

    • B.

      Zapper

    • C.

      Firefly

    • D.

      Blazer

    • E.

      Piranha

    Correct Answer
    E. Piranha
    Explanation
    The question asks about a gun that was not included in the first water warriors line. The options provided are Hornet, Zapper, Firefly, Blazer, and Piranha. Out of these options, the correct answer is Piranha. This means that the Piranha gun was not part of the first water warriors line, while the other options (Hornet, Zapper, Firefly, and Blazer) were included in that line.

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  • 14. 

    The first water warriors gun to feature swappable reservoirs was the

    • A.

      Stingray

    • B.

      Barricuda

    • C.

      Crossfire

    • D.

      Kwikgrip XL

    • E.

      Chameleon

    Correct Answer
    E. Chameleon
    Explanation
    The Chameleon was the first water warriors gun to feature swappable reservoirs. This means that the Chameleon allowed users to easily change out the water reservoir, allowing for continuous play without needing to refill the gun with water. This feature would have made the Chameleon a popular choice among water gun enthusiasts, as it provided convenience and uninterrupted water play.

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  • 15. 

    The last new "classic" Supersoakers released were the:

    • A.

      SS 40, SS MDS, SS 300

    • B.

      SS MDS and SS 300

    • C.

      SS 10 and SS 60

    • D.

      SS 300

    • E.

      SS 20, SS 40, and SS 60

    • F.

      SS 25 and SS MDS

    • G.

      SS 10 and SS 300

    Correct Answer
    C. SS 10 and SS 60
    Explanation
    The last new "classic" Supersoakers released were the SS 10 and SS 60.

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  • 16. 

    The last new super soakers to feature a riotblast were the

    • A.

      XP 65, XP 75, and XP 85

    • B.

      XP 55 and XP 75

    • C.

      XP 75 and XP 105

    • D.

      XP 85 and XP 105

    • E.

      XP 35, XP 55, and XP 85

    • F.

      XP 65 and XP 105

    Correct Answer
    F. XP 65 and XP 105
    Explanation
    The correct answer is XP 65 and XP 105 because these are the only options that include both XP 65 and XP 105. The other options either include XP 65 with a different model or XP 105 with a different model.

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  • 17. 

    Which super soaker does not feature a rubber pressure (CPS) chamber

    • A.

      SC 500

    • B.

      Quickblast

    • C.

      Shotblast

    • D.

      Oozinator

    • E.

      Hydroblitz

    Correct Answer
    D. Oozinator
    Explanation
    The Oozinator is the correct answer because it does not feature a rubber pressure (CPS) chamber. The other options, SC 500, Quickblast, Shotblast, and Hydroblitz, all have a rubber pressure chamber which helps to build up pressure and increase the power of the water stream. However, the Oozinator does not have this feature and operates differently.

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  • 18. 

    The first watergun to combine motorized pumping with a rubber pressure (CPS) chamber

    • A.

      Super Soaker Hydrocannon

    • B.

      Water Warriors Armordillo

    • C.

      Storm T Shock

    • D.

      Water Warriors Scorpion

    • E.

      Speed Loader 5000

    Correct Answer
    D. Water Warriors Scorpion
    Explanation
    The Water Warriors Scorpion is the correct answer because it is the first water gun that combines motorized pumping with a rubber pressure (CPS) chamber. This means that it has a motorized mechanism to pump water and a rubber pressure chamber to create a powerful stream of water. The other options listed do not have this specific combination of features.

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  • 19. 

    The first Water Warriors gun to feature a bipod was the

    • A.

      Armordillo

    • B.

      T Shock

    • C.

      Quickgrips XL

    • D.

      Chameleon

    Correct Answer
    A. Armordillo
    Explanation
    The Armordillo is the correct answer because it is the first Water Warriors gun to feature a bipod. The other options, T Shock, Quickgrips XL, and Chameleon, do not have this feature.

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  • 20. 

    Which gun is unable to connect to a hose/fire/charge directly from a hose

    • A.

      Water Warriors Armordillo

    • B.

      Super Soaker CPS 3200

    • C.

      Water Warriors Goblin

    • D.

      Water Warriors Black Widow

    Correct Answer
    D. Water Warriors Black Widow
    Explanation
    The Water Warriors Black Widow is unable to connect to a hose/fire/charge directly from a hose.

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  • 21. 

    The first watergun to be able to fire 2 nozzles at once with 1 as a piston pumper and the other from an air pressurized reservoir was the

    • A.

      Super Soaker Pool Blaster

    • B.

      Lanard XL Stream

    • C.

      Storm 2500

    • D.

      Water Warriors Pulsemaster

    Correct Answer
    C. Storm 2500
    Explanation
    The Storm 2500 is the correct answer because it was the first watergun to have the capability of firing two nozzles simultaneously, with one nozzle being powered by a piston pumper and the other nozzle being powered by an air pressurized reservoir. This innovation allowed for increased water firepower and added versatility to the watergun.

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  • 22. 

    Super soaker did not release commemorative blasters for this movie release

    • A.

      Iron Man

    • B.

      Star Wars

    • C.

      Transformers

    • D.

      X Men

    • E.

      Jurasic Park

    Correct Answer
    D. X Men
    Explanation
    The correct answer is X Men because Super Soaker did not release commemorative blasters for the movie release of X Men. This suggests that Super Soaker released commemorative blasters for the movie releases of Iron Man, Star Wars, Transformers, and Jurassic Park, but not for X Men.

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  • 23. 

    The Super Soaker Power Rangers PR-200 is a recolored version of what gun?

    • A.

      XP 40

    • B.

      SS 60

    • C.

      SS 50

    • D.

      XP 75

    • E.

      SS 100

    Correct Answer
    B. SS 60
    Explanation
    The Super Soaker Power Rangers PR-200 is a recolored version of the SS 60 gun. This means that the PR-200 is essentially the same as the SS 60, but with different colors or design elements.

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  • 24. 

    The first watergun with a rubber pressure (CPS) chamber to feature dual reservoirs was the

    • A.

      Water Warriors Vanquisher

    • B.

      Super Soaker CPS 1500

    • C.

      Super Soaker Monster XL

    • D.

      Water Warriors Vindicator

    Correct Answer
    A. Water Warriors Vanquisher
    Explanation
    The Water Warriors Vanquisher was the first watergun with a rubber pressure (CPS) chamber to feature dual reservoirs. This means that it had two separate compartments to hold water, allowing for a longer and more continuous stream of water to be sprayed. The Super Soaker CPS 1500 and Super Soaker Monster XL were not the first to have this feature, and the Water Warriors Vindicator is not mentioned as having a dual reservoir design. Therefore, the correct answer is Water Warriors Vanquisher.

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  • 25. 

    Which gun does not use a QFD (Quick Fill Device)?

    • A.

      Speed Loader 1500

    • B.

      Super Soaker Splashzooka 65 oz

    • C.

      Super Soaker CPS 3200

    • D.

      Storm T Shock 8000

    • E.

      Super Soaker Triple Agressor

    Correct Answer
    E. Super Soaker Triple Agressor
    Explanation
    The Super Soaker Triple Agressor does not use a QFD (Quick Fill Device). This can be inferred from the fact that the other options in the list are all Super Soaker models that do use a QFD.

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