Mattel Maximizer Review
Mattel · 1994 · Other series — tested and reviewed by TeamNC.
At a glance
| NCR rating | ★★★½☆3.5/5 |
|---|---|
| TechRating | 22.5 |
| Released | 1994 |
| Availability | Discontinued |
| Original price | $14.99 (MSRP at release) |
| Series | Other |
| Brand | Mattel |
Performance stats
| Ammo | 2 Mini Ballista Missiles |
|---|---|
| Max distance | 64 feet |
| Rate of fire | 1 shot per 1.64 seconds |
| Dimensions & weight | 1' 5" X 1" 5.75" X 3" ; 1 lb., 8 oz. |
| Measured accuracy | 1x2 ft target: 65% | 2x4 ft target: 96% |
Figures are TeamNC's original bench measurements from 1994–2001 testing; see how we tested.
TeamNC review (1994 era)
The Mattel Maximizer is the "little brother" weapon of the Mattel Ultimator. Mattel improved both of the major flaws of the Ultimator when making the Maximizer. First, they improved the accuracy by using smaller Ballista missiles that fly straight. Second, they improved the rate of fire almost four times over (from 6.28 seconds to 1.64 seconds). Mattel accomplished this by designing the weapon be primed with only one pump.However, Mattel ended up destroying the most important features of the Ultimator when making the Maximizer. First, the Maximizer has about half the range of the Ultimator. Also, the Maximizer is smaller and quieter than the Ultimator. Thus, it no longer strikes fear into your enemies.
While it's a nice idea, the Maximizer really doesn't compare to the superior Ultimator.
