A Nuclear Gaming Icon

Set 200 years into a post-nuclear future, Fallout mixes and matches apocalyptic designs with retro-futurist decor to create a gaming experience unlike any other.

Create a toy that targets kids within the age range of 8-12 but can appeal to fans

Explode on the Scene

Seeing promise in the game’s world, Prime Video released Fallout in 2024, catapulting the game series to new heights in gameplay, and popularity in the mainstream.

But what if we could capitalize on this popularity with a brand new NERF line?

Creates an ideal combination of the worlds of Nerf and Fallout products.

Develop innovative functionality that may be lacking in other toy brands.

Nerf’s Collab Approach

Iconic

Design Simplicity

Colorful

Unique

Analyzing the Concept

Softened edges

Brighter colors for greater appeal

Shortened and simplified features

To help build aesthetic and flesh out the line, a brand new design was iterated to mimic the brand’s retrofuturistic vibe.

Figuring out the Innards

A NERF tennis ball launcher was bought and disassembled to figure out how the inside components work together to form a cohesive and functional whole

Once the product autopsy was finished, a fully functional 3d model was created using Fusion 360’s modeling software.

Wireframe

Final Renders

How it Works

The Piggy-Bank Grenade is crafted from polyurethane foam and is designed with built-in plastic, foam disc launchers.

When the Piggy Bank makes contact with its nose, the Nuka-Cola caps are propelled outward, adding an extra flair to the existing ball launcher concept.