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BigBrother · 01-31-2008, 09:54 AM

Hey all- so I've started going down memory lane and am trying for the life of me to remember this brand of water gun...

Here goes-

They were electric, probably out around 87-88, before Super Soakers. They were modeled after semi-real guns, but, here's the trick, they were in all these fluorescent patterns, like green/pink tiger stripes. One was called the Bushwacker, I'm nearly certain. The patterns on them kind of resembled those on various fishing lures- really bright, day glow colors but in speckled patterns, stripes, etc. I think they were pretty high end for the time, and I don't think they were Entertech (not sure). Perhaps "Hot Shots"?

Thoughts? Pics?

Thanks!

Silence · 01-31-2008, 05:40 PM

Welcome to the forums, BigBrother!

Unfortunately, most water gun enthusiasts are too young to remember the old, electric water guns. I have read about at least one other manufacturer whose name is on the tip of my tongue. I don't see any companies of note at the iSoaker.com history page besides Larami and even Daisy (which sells BB guns).

You could try asking the webmaster of iSoaker.com if nobody here has any insight. Good luck!

isoaker_com · 01-31-2008, 08:29 PM

hehe
I already got BigBrother's question in an email. I'm wondering whether it could have been an Entertech recoloured AK Centerfire or recoloured Larami Uzi (or a knock-off thereof). The best place to find pictures of old water blasters is the The Digital Watergun Museum

Other than that, while I have a memory of seeing those in toy stores, I cannot recall specifics.

BigBrother · 01-31-2008, 11:56 PM

Yeah, I already sent the guy an email. Here's to hopin'!

Ben · 02-01-2008, 12:02 AM

The webmaster of the Digital Watergun Museum doesn't check his email there from what I can gather. I emailed him at least once asking for a link to my website and I never got a response.

Is it any of the guns in the attachment?

BigBrother · 02-01-2008, 09:31 AM

Oh man that's them!!! Now I just have to find the specific one I'm looking for- it had a curved magazine, and was either yellow and red striped, yellow and green, or green and pink. The hunt continues!

Do you know who the manufacturer is??

Ben · 02-01-2008, 02:36 PM

I don't know the manufacturer off hand, but I'll ask around and I might be able to figure it out. From what I know it was licensed by Talk To Me Programs Inc., but I don't know anything specific about the manufacturer or if Talk To Me manufactured them.

BigBrother · 02-01-2008, 04:14 PM

Thanks, that'd be awesome!!!

01-31-2008, 09:54 AM	#1
BigBrother Junior member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5 UserID: 1456	Help me identify this water gun!! Hey all- so I've started going down memory lane and am trying for the life of me to remember this brand of water gun... Here goes- They were electric, probably out around 87-88, before Super Soakers. They were modeled after semi-real guns, but, here's the trick, they were in all these fluorescent patterns, like green/pink tiger stripes. One was called the Bushwacker, I'm nearly certain. The patterns on them kind of resembled those on various fishing lures- really bright, day glow colors but in speckled patterns, stripes, etc. I think they were pretty high end for the time, and I don't think they were Entertech (not sure). Perhaps "Hot Shots"? Thoughts? Pics? Thanks!

01-31-2008, 05:40 PM	#2
Silence Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,293 UserID: 576	Re: Help me identify this water gun!! Welcome to the forums, BigBrother! Unfortunately, most water gun enthusiasts are too young to remember the old, electric water guns. I have read about at least one other manufacturer whose name is on the tip of my tongue. I don't see any companies of note at the iSoaker.com history page besides Larami and even Daisy (which sells BB guns). You could try asking the webmaster of iSoaker.com if nobody here has any insight. Good luck! __________________ Forum rules

01-31-2008, 08:29 PM	#3
isoaker_com Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 279 UserID: 301	Re: Help me identify this water gun!! hehe I already got BigBrother's question in an email. I'm wondering whether it could have been an Entertech recoloured AK Centerfire or recoloured Larami Uzi (or a knock-off thereof). The best place to find pictures of old water blasters is the The Digital Watergun Museum Other than that, while I have a memory of seeing those in toy stores, I cannot recall specifics. __________________ :: Leave NO one dry! :: iSoaker.com / iSoaker.net ::

01-31-2008, 11:56 PM	#4
BigBrother Junior member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5 UserID: 1456	Re: Help me identify this water gun!! Yeah, I already sent the guy an email. Here's to hopin'!

02-01-2008, 12:02 AM	#5
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,054 UserID: 1	Re: Help me identify this water gun!! The webmaster of the Digital Watergun Museum doesn't check his email there from what I can gather. I emailed him at least once asking for a link to my website and I never got a response. Is it any of the guns in the attachment? Attached Thumbnails __________________ email: / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas.

02-01-2008, 09:31 AM	#6
BigBrother Junior member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5 UserID: 1456	Re: Help me identify this water gun!! Oh man that's them!!! Now I just have to find the specific one I'm looking for- it had a curved magazine, and was either yellow and red striped, yellow and green, or green and pink. The hunt continues! Do you know who the manufacturer is??

02-01-2008, 02:36 PM	#7
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,054 UserID: 1	Re: Help me identify this water gun!! I don't know the manufacturer off hand, but I'll ask around and I might be able to figure it out. From what I know it was licensed by Talk To Me Programs Inc., but I don't know anything specific about the manufacturer or if Talk To Me manufactured them. __________________ email: / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas. Last edited by Ben : 02-01-2008 at 05:00 PM.

02-01-2008, 04:14 PM	#8
BigBrother Junior member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5 UserID: 1456	Re: Help me identify this water gun!! Thanks, that'd be awesome!!!

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