The Nerf Super Soaker Thunderstorm Blaster is a motorized, fully automatic water blaster that delivers a soaking stream up to 25 feet away! No pumping needed - just pull the trigger and blast away! The Nerf Super Soaker Thunderstorm Blaster requires 4 "AA" batteries (not included).With simple beginnings forty years ago as an orange foam ball, NERF is not only now a key player in action based performance toys but also transcends the toy aisle as a lifestyle brand for kids and adults alike. Whether its working with some of the most notable athletes of the day, sponsoring the Dew Tour with the NERF DART TAG World Championships or bringing a no-holds barred blaster experience to the video game environment, Hasbro, Inc's NERF brand continues to redefine both the sports and toy world.