The web shooter that reels its own string back in
He gets never ending web slinging. You get no goo on the walls and no more refill cans.
- Fires real string at 35 mph, then reels it all back in
- No sticky fluid, so no goo and no $20 refill cans
- 5 reusable strings, 2 glow in the dark
- USB-C rechargeable, charging cable included
- Reels itself back in
- 35 mph launch
- Glows in the dark
- No goo, no refill cans
- USB-C rechargeable
Tap to watch: what canned string really costs
The last web shooter came with a cleanup job
A few blasts across the living room and there's sticky goo on the couch, the walls and his hair. Then the can runs dry, and it's another $20 refill or a very sad kid.
- Spray fluid that stains clothes and walls
- Refill cans that cost like $20 and run out fast
- Slow to reload, so the fun stops every few shots
You didn't want less fun. You wanted fun without the mess. That's the only thing the WebReel changes.
Tap to watch the two gears at work
Easier to get than a yo-yo
- 1
A soft loop sits in the wrist bucket
A loop of real string lives coiled in the clear bucket strapped to his wrist.
- 2
Press, and two gears fire it out
Two gears grip the string and send it flying at 35 mph. Up, down, sideways, any direction.
- 3
Let go, and it reels straight back
The whole string pulls back inside, ready to fire again. No spray, no puddle, no reload wait.
Think of a tape measure snapping back into its case, except this one launches across the room first.
Made for the kid who slings webs off every doorframe
The gift moms pick when they've already been through the spray cans.
"He fired it across the living room all Christmas morning and nothing ended up on the walls. That alone sold me."Mom of a superhero-obsessed 8 year old
"We threw out two web shooters with the spray cans. This one he reloads himself in a few seconds, and I never buy refills."Mom of two boys
"I thought the glow strings would be a gimmick. Now he asks for lights out every night after dinner."Mom of a 7 year old
All the web slinging, none of the cleanup
It comes home before it can make a mess
Every shot ends back inside the clear wrist bucket. Nothing sprays, nothing sticks, nothing to scrape off the couch at bedtime.
Soft string, not a dart
It's a loop of soft cord, not a hard projectile or a jet of fluid. Here it is fired straight into an open hand.
If someone grabs it mid-shot, the cap pops open so the string doesn't snap.
Like any launcher toy, aim at targets and cups, never at faces.
Ready to wrap for Christmas morning
Five reusable strings in small, medium and large, two of them glow in the dark, plus the charging cable. It all fits in a box small enough for a stocking.
A new string in seconds
Hook the loop on the little threading adapter, pull it tight, pop it in, and give the trigger a few short taps until the string pulls itself inside. Swap colors whenever he wants.
Built for the problems the others had
Nothing to refill
The same strings fire over and over. No cans of fluid to buy, so the fun never stops for a store run.
A glow light built in
Most glow toys need a separate UV light. A UV light inside the launcher charges the two glow strings as he plays.
Charges by USB-C
No batteries to hunt for. Plug it in like a phone and it's ready for the next round.
Fires any direction
Up, down, sideways. Knock down a cup tower, then grab a single cup right off the table.
Cap pops before string snaps
Under a hard tug, the cap opens instead of the string breaking, so a grab from a sibling doesn't end the day.
Straps on with Velcro
Slide it on, tighten it around his wrist where it's comfortable, and he's ready to pull the trigger.
Tap to watch: spray can versus WebReel, side by side
WebReel vs the spray-can kind
| What you care about | WebReel | Canned-fluid web shooters | Spray string cans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves goo on walls and clothes | Never | Every blast | Every blast |
| Ongoing refill cost | Reusable strings | Refill cans | New can each time |
| Ready to fire again right away | Reels back instantly | Slow to reload | Until it's empty |
| Knocks down and grabs things | |||
| Glow in the dark play | Built-in UV light |
Tricks he'll be showing you by New Year's
The kind of toy he keeps coming back to after the wrapping paper is gone.
His whole web slinging kit for $24.99
- WebReel Wrist Launcher with two launch gears and a built-in UV glow light
- 5 reusable strings in small, medium and large, 2 that glow in the dark and 3 neon
- Threading adapter for swapping strings in seconds
- USB-C charging cable
- Adjustable Velcro wrist strap
Before you wrap it
Will it make a mess like his last web shooter?
No. There's no fluid at all. It fires a loop of soft string and reels the whole thing back into the wrist bucket when he lets go. Nothing sprays, nothing sticks, and there are no refill cans to buy.
Does the string tangle?
Any string can knot now and then, especially if it's fired straight down or dragged along the floor. It works best fired at an angle, so show him to tilt his wrist. If a knot ever happens, pull the string out, shake it loose and reload it in seconds with the threading adapter.
Will it hurt if it hits his little sister?
It fires soft cord, not a hard dart or fluid, and you can see it fired straight into an open hand above. Like any launcher toy, teach him to aim at targets and cups, never at faces.
What age is it for?
It's made for kids 8 and up who can strap it on and work the trigger themselves. Teens and grown-ups end up playing with it too. Because it uses string, keep it away from toddlers.
Is it hard to load a new string?
No. Hook the loop on the threading adapter, pull it tight, pop it in, then give the trigger a few short taps until the string pulls itself inside. Most kids get it after watching once.
How does it charge, and does the glow need a separate light?
It charges by USB-C with the included cable. The glow needs no extra light: a UV light inside the launcher charges the two glow strings as he plays, and it has its own switch so you can turn it off during the day.
Will it fit his wrist?
The strap is adjustable Velcro. Slide it on and tighten it around his wrist where it's comfortable.
Will it arrive before Christmas?
Orders are processed in 1 to 2 days and delivered 5 to 10 days after that, so allow up to 12 days in total. The earlier you order, the safer Christmas morning is.
What if he doesn't love it?
You have 90 days to request a refund. That covers the whole holiday and well into the new year.
Let him sling webs. Keep your walls clean.
The WebReel fires real string at 35 mph and reels every bit of it back in, for $24.99.