From the Toysit archive
Super Soaker EES Turbine
Explore the silver-and-red Super Soaker EES Turbine and invent a paper delivery route for three imaginary space gardens.
The play at a glance
A water blaster with a space-adventure silhouette
The Super Soaker EES Turbine looks ready for an invented expedition. Its silver body stretches between a red nozzle and a rounded red reservoir, with a black pump grip underneath and an orange trigger inside the handle. Clear detail along the middle gives the shape a little window into its futuristic theme.
Two kinds of action in one design
Toysit’s earlier account describes a pumped water blaster with pulse and stream choices, accompanied by spinning lights and science-fiction sounds. The distinction matters when picturing it: the pump belongs to the water-play mechanism, while the reported battery effects supply the theatrical layer. A contemporary collector’s account likewise describes the electronics as effects, separate from the pressurized reservoir.
The picture offers plenty of material for pretend storytelling. Its long silver outline could suggest an explorer’s supply tool; the rounded rear tank could inspire a drawn cargo symbol. Those are possibilities supplied by the player. A fictional mission to water a moon garden fits the shape just as readily as the backyard contests described in the archive.
Try a space-garden delivery chart
Draw three imaginary gardens on a sheet of paper and give each a different water-drop symbol. Perhaps a striped drop marks the moonflower beds, a dotted drop marks the umbrella trees, and a zigzag drop marks the singing moss. Add a supply station in one corner and leave room for routes between destinations.
One player calls a delivery: “The umbrella trees are ready for their dotted drop.” A partner draws a route from the station and invents one detail about the waiting plants. Swap jobs, then add a surprise such as a closed bridge or a newly discovered flower. Solve it by drawing a different route or a new destination.
For a final round, trade charts and make up a short report about the gardens you visited. Colored pencils provide every drop in this game, so the complete expedition works on paper.
Match instructions before water play
For an actual older blaster, an adult should match its markings to the correct manufacturer instructions and review its condition, pressure and battery precautions before use. The old pump counts below should not serve as setup advice. Keep water play supervised and directed away from faces, while the paper delivery chart offers a separate, dry way to enjoy the theme.
The historical record
Original Toysit coverage
The complete earlier product account and commentary are preserved below as historical coverage.
EES Turbine Super Soaker
Yes, it shoots water and is meant to be an accessory to a good-natured summertime water fight. But to call the Super Soaker EES Turbine a squirt gun would be like lumping the Model T and a modern sports car together: same basic idea, dramatically different execution. The EES Turbine can be pumped between 10 and 18 times for standard distance (good for regular backyard fights) or up to 30 times for maximum range (just the right thing for sneak attacks). The tip can be set to pulse or stream depending on your battlefield methodology. Three AA batteries are not included but are used purely to power the spinning lights and futuristic ray gun sounds that are activated by the gun's trigger.
The evolution of water guns has been a fascinating journey from simple squirt guns to high-tech, super soaker-style blasters. It all began with basic bulb-style squirt guns, which allowed kids to spray a small stream of water. Over time, these toys became more sophisticated, introducing larger reservoirs for water storage and longer ranges. The '90s brought about a revolution with the introduction of Super Soakers, capable of shooting powerful streams of water over impressive distances. They became a summertime staple, loved by kids and adults alike. Today, water guns continue to evolve with battery-powered, motorized versions that can shoot continuous streams of water. These toys provide not only fun but also opportunities for outdoor play, promoting physical activity and imaginative games during hot summer days. The journey from simple squirt guns to high-performance water blasters has made water gun battles a timeless and enjoyable pastime for generations.
Sources and editorial notes
The original account identifies EES Turbine despite the retained ultimate-gift-pack URL. A matching Hasbro/Larami manual was not recovered. iSoaker’s 2003 firsthand review corroborates the separation of pressure-driven water and electronic effects; its measurements are not Toysit testing. Its text was available through the web reader, while direct retrieval failed certificate validation. Original pump counts, range comparisons and battery claims remain historical. The 2020 CPSC XP20/XP30 notice concerns different named models, not an EES Turbine identification or safety clearance.
- Original Toysit image — Existing same-site image reviewed and retained unchanged.
- iSoaker: EES Turbine, 2003 — Contemporary reviewer’s observations, accessed as web-reader text; direct certificate-validation failure. No performance measurements adopted.
- Original Toysit coverage — Complete historical account retained, including its original claims and wording.
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