Drop the nose of the blaster into a bucket, pull the handle back, and it is loaded. Push forward and the Torrent throws a flooding blast of water rather than a thin stream, which is what makes a blaster this small worth carrying into a backyard fight. The tank holds 8 fluid ounces, or 236 milliliters, and refills in about the time it takes to shout go again.

There is nothing to charge and no batteries to hunt for. The plunger does all the work, so it fires as fast as a six year old can pump it, and the light one piece body is easy to aim two handed. Hasbro has been building Super Soaker blasters since 1989, and this is the one to hand a child who is joining the water fight for the first time. Recommended for ages 6 and up.