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Metal Fight Beyblade

2008-06-14T14:40:59Z

Roan: Undo revision 949 by Unkown (Talk)

After an indefinite hiatus in 2005, where [[Takara]] suspended the [[Beyblade]] toyline, Beyblade is set to return this August with an anime following in 2009. Takara-Tomy (Takara merged with Tomy in 2006) is currently aiming for 20 billion yen (approximately $200 million USD) in yearly revenue by next year. This new generation of Beyblades name has been translated as [[Metal Fight Beyblade]] (MFB) and on ''August 9th, 2008'' will be released to the public.
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==Components of MFBs==
There is four parts that make up a Metal Fight Beyblade:
*'''Face:''' Hexagonal disc that fastens the Beyblade together, similar to [[Bit Protector]] from the [[HMS]]. They feature graffiti-style illustrations on the top (i.e. Bull, Pegasus, etc).
*'''Wheel:''' Main source of attack from a Beyblade. They use various shaped protrusions to lower [[spin velocity]] of opponent. The Wheel is fundamentally the same as the Attack Ring from the HMS and [[Plastic Beyblade | plastic Beyblades]].
*'''Track:''' Taking a step backwards, MFB has separated the spin direction part from the bottom, thus turning it into two pieces again (as it was in the plastic generation). The height and spin direction of a Beyblade can be changed with this. Similar to Spin Gear from plastic Beyblades.
*'''Bottom:''' The bottom of the Beyblade. It has interchangeable tips which the Beyblade spins on. Movement patterns can be altered with the differently shaped tips that can be used. It is similar to the Blade Base from plastic Beyblades or the Running Core from HMS.

===Types===
There is four different types of MFBs:
*[[Survival | Stamina]]
*[[Balance]]
*[[Attack]]
*[[Defense]]

These can be easily compared to the types of the plastic generation, the only difference being that survival/endurance is being called stamina.

==Launcher/Shooter==
The launchers in Metal Fight Beyblade do not have multi-directional capabilities, as was possible with the [[HMS#The Dual Shooter and G-Winder | Dual Shooter]] in [[HMS]]. Of the pictures released so far, it seems as if they have reverted to the [[Plastic Beyblade | plastic generation]] style of winder. Grip design is very similar to the [[HMS Customize Grip]]. Some of the launchers also appear to have a screen, which implies that there may be some information such as RPM (rotations per minute) displayed when a Beyblade is launched.

==Stadiums==
Only two stadiums has been revealed so far, “Attack” and “Balance”; both are comparable to HMS stadiums, except for the fact that instead of a circular centre, it has a hexagonal shape just as the Face does.

==Currently Confirmed Metal Fight Beyblades (and prices/release dates)==
'''Booster Packs:''' ''Approx. $6.10USD'' 
*BB-01: [[Pegasus]] (8/9/2008) 
*BB-02: [[Bull]] (8/9/2008) 
*BB-03: [[Cheiron]] (8/9/2008) 
*BB-04: [[Leo]] (8/9/2008) 
*BB-12: [[Wolf]] (9/18/2008) 

'''Starter Packs (Beyblade, Shooter, Winder, Beypointer):''' ''Approx. $14.04USD (excluding Wolf)'' 
*BB-05: Pegasus (8/9/2008) 
*BB-06: Bull (8/9/2008) 
*BB-07: Cheiron (8/9/2008) 
*BB-08: Leo (8/9/2008) 
*BB-13: Wolf (9/18/2008) ''Approx. $7.92USD'' 
** Note: Wolf, unlike the other Starters, does not contain the Beypointer. 

*BB-09: Full Complete Set (8/9/2008) ''Approx. $30.50USD'' 
*BB-10: [[Attack Stadium]] (8/9/2008) ''Approx. $12.19USD'' 
*BB-11: Beylauncher (8/9/2008) ''Approx. $6.10USD'' 
*BB-14: [[Metal Fight Beyblade RB1 | Random Booster 1]] (8/18/2008) ''Approx. $6.10USD'' 
*BB-15: [[Beypointer]] (9/18/2008) ''Approx. $10.16USD'' 
*BB-16: [[Balance Stadium]] (9/18/2008) ''Approx. $12.19USD'' 
*BB-17: [[Shooter Grip]] (9/18/2008) ''Approx. $5.08USD'' 
===Gallery===
<gallery>
Image:Pegasus.jpg|Pegasus
Image:Bull.jpg|Bull
Image:Chiron.jpg|Cheiron
Image:Leo.jpg|Leo
Image:Wolf.jpg|Wolf
Image:MFB Randombooster1.jpg|Random Booster 1
Image:Balancestadium.jpg|Balance Stadium
Image:Attackstadium.jpg|Attack Stadium
Image:shootergrip.jpg|Shooter Grip
Image:beypointer.jpg|Beypointer
</gallery>

==International Development==
At a recent event where Takara-Tomy showcased MFB, they stated that expansion into overseas countries is being planned for 2010. No specifics were given, such as the company that will handle production, distribution, etc.

==Conclusion==
This page will be updated as new information arrives and when these Beyblades are released, until then no conclusions can be made.

==External Links==
[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/beybrade/ TAKARA-TOMY Beyblade website] 
[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-04-08/beyblade-anime-to-return-after-4-years-this-summer Anime News Network - Beyblade to return after 4 years this summer] 
[https://www.charabiz.com/index.cfm?menu=news_view&id=1897 Toy Exhibit at Tokyo Metropolitan Trade Center (Japanese)] 
[http://www.fpara.jp/shop/search.jsp?keywordNo=2414 Metal Fight Beyblade prices and release dates (Japanese)]

Death Gargoyle MS

2008-06-03T01:10:17Z

Roan: /* Attack Ring (AR): Circle Upper */

{{Beybox
| image = DEMS.jpg
| full item name = Death Gargoyle Metal Scream
| item number = MA-04
| beyblade system = [[HMS]]
| beyblade type = [[Balance]]
}}

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== Name Changes ==
Death Gargoyle MS was released by Hasbro as Dark Effigy MS.

== Bit Protector (BP): Gargoyle Emblem ==
The Bit Protector of this Beyblade is Gargoyle Emblem. It is the first mould version of Bit Protectors.

== Attack Ring (AR): Circle Upper ==

* '''Weight:''' 20 grams

Circle Upper is one of the most useful ARs available. This usefulness is due to the unique shape of its [[Metal Frame]]; it is an almost perfect circle shape that completely surrounds the outside of the AR, with two large, deep slopes on either side that are used for [[Upper Attack]]. Although it has some [[Smash Attack]] ability and [[Force Smash]] in left spin, these traits are negligible when compared to the effectiveness of its Upper Attack.

Because of the round shape of Circle Upper, many hits will not be incredibly effective against it. There are very few points of contact for another AR to latch onto during a hit, generally causing the Beyblade attacking Circle Upper to take the majority of the damage.

Circle Upper is the widest [[HMS]] AR available. Because of this, it has the widest attack range of all HMS ARs. While not as much of an advantage in [[Tornado Balance Type S]], in wider stadiums where making early contact is crucial, the extra range can mean the difference between winning or losing.

A point of note is the weight distribution on Circle Upper; because there is no metal near the center, only along the outside rim, all of the weight is focused there. This will generally lead to an AR with poor balance, and placing it on a tall RC will cause wobbling. However, there are two ways to negate this disadvantage:

* The most popular combos with Circle Upper generally use very low RCs, e.g. [[Dragoon MS]]'s Grip Flat Core, so the poor balance is generally not an issue.

* There are combos you can build where this poor balance can be used as an advantage, which is discussed on this page.

In contrast to the Metal Frame, the [[ABS Caul]] mostly serves to be a cradle for the Bit Protector. Most of the contact with the opposing Beyblade will be with the Metal Frame, another one of Circle Upper's great advantages.

Circle Upper has very few disadvantages and many advantages, and this is why it is one of the most-used ARs of all time..

=== Mould Differences ===
There was a change made to the mould of Circle Upper's [[Metal Frame]]. The change was first employed at the release of [[HMS Random Booster ACT 3]]. The [[Death Gargoyle MS]] in this booster has a Metal Frame that is reinforced along the entire [[Upper Attack]] slope. The result is that it is significantly thicker and weighs more. This does alter the balance so that it is even more prone to [[wobbling]]. The previous mould is lighter and has better [[Survival]] capability. These moulds are referred to as "first mould" and "second mould", respectively. You can select one or the other depending on your strategy.

=== Use in [[Upper Attack]] Customization ===
[[Death Gargoyle MS]]'s Circle Upper and [[Samurai Changer MS]]'s Samurai Upper dominated as the top choice ARs for Attack-types. This style of combo can be used effectively to defeat [[Survival]] types such as [[Wolborg MS]] in many stadiums.

* '''AR:''' Circle Upper ([[Death Gargoyle MS]])
* '''WD:''' [[Circle Wide]]
* '''RC:''' Grip Flat Core Ultimate Mode ([[Dragoon MS UV]])

=== Use in [[Wobbling]] Customization ===

While wobbling is a strategy that is often difficult to implement effectively, this is one of the few ARs that makes it a viable strategy. You can combine it with a [[Survival]]-type core to beat other Survival-types. The [[Smash Attack]] gained from Wobbling, along with Circle Upper's innate [[Upper Attack]] and the Survival capabilities of its round shape make this a good strategy to attempt.

* '''AR:''' Circle Upper ([[Death Gargoyle MS]])<nowiki>*</nowiki>
* '''WD:''' [[Circle Wide]]
* '''RC:''' Bearing Core ([[Wolborg MS]])

<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Select the first mould Circle Upper for more Survival ability, or the second mould for more [[Attack]] ability.''

=== Shared [[Metal Frame]] ===

The second mould of Circle Upper's Metal Frame is the same Metal Frame used in [[Samurai Changer MS]].

== Weight Disk (WD): Circle Heavy ==

See [[Circle Heavy]].

== Running Core (RC): Metal Change Core ==

* '''Weight:''' 3 grams

Metal Change Core has its roots early in the life of Beyblade, with the first incarnation being [[Driger S]]'s SG Metal Change Base. Since then, the tip was also used in [[Driger V2]] and [[Gigars]], but the Metal Change Core has the best implementation of it to date.

The design of the Metal Change Core is that there is a small metal tip on the end. At the very center of the tip it comes to a point, and all of the area of the tip surrounding the point is broad and flat. If the Beyblade is level to the angle of the stadium, it stands on the sharp tip and is stationary ([[Survival]] mode). If the Beyblade is on an angle to the stadium, it will stand on the broad portion of the tip and move quickly around the stadium ([[Attack]] mode). Metal Change Core's Attack mode is about the same speed as [[Advance Striker]]'s Metal Flat Core.

Another great advantage of Metal Change Core is its size. Its low height compliments the function of Circle Upper very well by allowing it to get under the opposing Beyblade and perform [[Upper Attack]].

=== Using Metal Change Core With [[Sliding Shoot]] ===

When you shoot Metal Change Core using [[Sliding Shoot]], the Beyblade will move in a flower pattern through the center of the stadium, switching between [[Attack]] and [[Survival]]. This works very well for beating Beyblades that spend most of their time at the center of the stadium.

=== Use in [[Compact]] Customization ===

Metal Change Core is a short, small part with both the sharpest tip available and the ability to move very quickly for [[Attack]]-mode. This makes it the perfect candidate for a Compact combo.

'''AR:''' Metal Ape ([[Magical Ape MS]])
'''WD:''' CWD Defense Ring ([[Sea Dragon]])
'''RC:''' Metal Change Core ([[Death Gargoyle MS]])

=== Use in [[Upper Attack]] Customization ===

Upper Attack combos work very well with high [[spin velocity]] parts. The same attributes that make this part a perfect candidate for [[Compact]] customization also apply to Upper Attack. Although [[Death Gargoyle MS]] uncustomized can work fine for this, you can also try this combo for something with more [[Survival]] and spin velocity.

'''AR:''' Advance Attacker ([[Advance Striker]])
'''WD:''' CWD Defense Ring ([[Sea Dragon]])
'''RC:''' Metal Change Core ([[Death Gargoyle MS]])

== Overall ==
[[Death Gargoyle MS]] has been a long-standing favourite of Bladers simply due to its versatility. No part is wasted, and it can be used with great results either uncustomized or by using its parts with others. Death Gargoyle MS is Beyblade in many forms; you can use many playing styles simply with this Beyblade. It is also a great Beyblade to practice your shooting with. However, as great as all of it is, Circle Upper is simply one of the most powerful ARs ever made, and it is worth owning just for it. '''Every Blader should own multiples of this Beyblade.'''

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Driger MS

2007-11-08T04:54:03Z

Roan:

{{Beybox
| image = A124-sm.gif
| full item name = Driger Metal Slash
| item number = A-124
| beyblade system = [[HMS]]
| beyblade type = [[Balance]]
| starter or booster = Starter
}}

Driger MS was the first HMS beyblade to be released by Takara in Japan and ushered in the HMS era.

== Attack Ring (AR): Metal Upper ==

* '''Weight:''' 20 grams 

Metal Upper features two slight ramps when in right spin direction that are designed to give the attack ring upper attack so that it may lift other beyblades. In left spin the "heads" of the tiger on the attack ring provide some decent smash attack due to its thick metal spikes. Overall the attack ring is rather rounded and is thus well suited for compact customizations. It was originally very useful when HMS first made it's debut, but has since been surpassed by later HMS beyblade parts.

=== Mould Differences ===

When Driger MS was first produced in China it shipped with a different Attack Ring from that of current models. This "China Mould" AR featured more flat edges on the upper-lifting ramps and a less enforced metal frame that held the AR together. 

When production was moved to Japan, the mould for Metal Upper was changed, adding somewhat rounded edges on the upper ramps and a thicker underlying frame to prevent the AR from breaking.

== Weight Disk (WD): Circle Balance ==

* '''Weight:''' 15 grams 

Circle Balance is a weight disk that is well suited for all purposes, thus the name. For more information, please see [[Circle Balance]].

== Running Core (RC): Semi-Flat Core ==

* '''Weight:''' 2 grams 

Semi-Flat core is more or less the HMS rendition of SG Semi-Flat; in other words, a nice Running Core. It's tip is sharp, yet flattened on the very end. This gives it a mild movement pattern when launched straight into a beystadium best suited for endurance or defense purposes. However, when launched on a slant it begins to move in a circular, more aggresive attack-type pattern.

== Overall ==

Driger MS was a strong start for the HMS series of beyblades. It offered a nice attack ring in Metal Upper and the HMS version of the popular bladebase SG Semi-Flat. However, it has since been usurped by later parts, such as [[Death Gargoyle MS]]'s Circle Upper as well as DEMS's Metal Change Core.

Driger MS

2007-11-08T04:53:33Z

Roan: /* Weight Disk (WD): Circle Balance */

{{Beybox
| image = A124-sm.gif
| full item name = Driger Metal Slash
| item number = A-124
| beyblade system = [[HMS]]
| beyblade type = [[Balance]]
| starter or booster = Starter
}}

Driger MS was the first HMS beyblade to be released by Takara in Japan and ushered in the HMS era.

== Attack Ring (AR): Metal Upper ==

* '''Weight:''' 20 grams 

Metal Upper features two slight ramps when in right spin direction that are designed to give the attack ring upper attack so that it may lift other beyblades. In left spin the "heads" of the tiger on the attack ring provide some decent smash attack due to its thick metal spikes. Overall the attack ring is rather rounded and is thus well suited for compact customizations. It was originally very useful when HMS first made it's debut, but has since been surpassed by later HMS beyblade parts.

=== Mould Differences ===

When Driger MS was first produced in China it shipped with a different Attack Ring from that of current models. This "China Mould" AR featured more flat edges on the upper-lifting ramps and a less enforced metal frame that held the AR together. 

When production was moved to Japan, the mould for Metal Upper was changed, adding somewhat rounded edges on the upper ramps and a thicker underlying frame to prevent the AR from breaking.

== Weight Disk (WD): Circle Balance ==

* '''Weight:''' 15 grams 

Circle Balance is a weight disk that is well suited for all purposes, thus the name. For more information, please see [[Circle Balance]].

== Running Core (RC): Semi-Flat Core ==

* '''Weight:''' 2 grams 

Semi-Flat core is more or less the HMS rendition of SG Semi-Flat; in other words, a nice Running Core. It's tip is sharp, yet flattened on the very end. This gives it a mild movement pattern when launched straight into a beystadium best suited for endurance or defense purposes. However, when launched on a slant it begins to move in a circular, more aggresive attack-type pattern.

== Overall ==

Driger MS was a strong start for the HMS series of beyblades. It offered a nice attack ring in Metal Upper and the HMS version of the popular bladebase SG Semi-Flat. However, it has since been usurped by later parts, such as [[Death Gargoyle MS]]'s Circle Upper as well as DEMS's Metal Change Core.

Driger MS

2007-11-08T04:53:12Z

Roan: /* Attack Ring (AR): Metal Upper */

{{Beybox
| image = A124-sm.gif
| full item name = Driger Metal Slash
| item number = A-124
| beyblade system = [[HMS]]
| beyblade type = [[Balance]]
| starter or booster = Starter
}}

Driger MS was the first HMS beyblade to be released by Takara in Japan and ushered in the HMS era.

== Attack Ring (AR): Metal Upper ==

* '''Weight:''' 20 grams 

Metal Upper features two slight ramps when in right spin direction that are designed to give the attack ring upper attack so that it may lift other beyblades. In left spin the "heads" of the tiger on the attack ring provide some decent smash attack due to its thick metal spikes. Overall the attack ring is rather rounded and is thus well suited for compact customizations. It was originally very useful when HMS first made it's debut, but has since been surpassed by later HMS beyblade parts.

=== Mould Differences ===

When Driger MS was first produced in China it shipped with a different Attack Ring from that of current models. This "China Mould" AR featured more flat edges on the upper-lifting ramps and a less enforced metal frame that held the AR together. 

When production was moved to Japan, the mould for Metal Upper was changed, adding somewhat rounded edges on the upper ramps and a thicker underlying frame to prevent the AR from breaking.

== Weight Disk (WD): Circle Balance ==

* '''Weight:''' 15 grams 

Circle Balance is a weight disk that is well suited for all purposes, thus the name. For more information, please see [[Circle Balance]].

== Running Core (RC): Semi-Flat Core ==

* '''Weight:''' 2 grams 

Semi-Flat core is more or less the HMS rendition of SG Semi-Flat; in other words, a nice Running Core. It's tip is sharp, yet flattened on the very end. This gives it a mild movement pattern when launched straight into a beystadium best suited for endurance or defense purposes. However, when launched on a slant it begins to move in a circular, more aggresive attack-type pattern.

== Overall ==

Driger MS was a strong start for the HMS series of beyblades. It offered a nice attack ring in Metal Upper and the HMS version of the popular bladebase SG Semi-Flat. However, it has since been usurped by later parts, such as [[Death Gargoyle MS]]'s Circle Upper as well as DEMS's Metal Change Core.

Driger MS

2007-11-08T04:52:51Z

Roan: /* Mould Differences */

{{Beybox
| image = A124-sm.gif
| full item name = Driger Metal Slash
| item number = A-124
| beyblade system = [[HMS]]
| beyblade type = [[Balance]]
| starter or booster = Starter
}}

Driger MS was the first HMS beyblade to be released by Takara in Japan and ushered in the HMS era.

== Attack Ring (AR): Metal Upper ==

* '''Weight:''' 20 grams 

Metal Upper features two slight ramps when in right spin direction that are designed to give the attack ring upper attack so that it may lift other beyblades. In left spin the "heads" of the tiger on the attack ring provide some decent smash attack due to its thick metal spikes. Overall the attack ring is rather rounded and is thus well suited for compact customizations. It was originally very useful when HMS first made it's debut, but has since been surpassed by later HMS beyblade parts.

=== Mould Differences ===

When Driger MS was first produced in China it shipped with a different Attack Ring from that of current models. This "China Mould" AR featured more flat edges on the upper-lifting ramps and a less enforced metal frame that held the AR together. 

When production was moved to Japan, the mould for Metal Upper was changed, adding somewhat rounded edges on the upper ramps and a thicker underlying frame to prevent the AR from breaking.

== Weight Disk (WD): Circle Balance ==

* '''Weight:''' 15 grams 

Circle Balance is a weight disk that is well suited for all purposes, thus the name. For more information, please see [[Circle Balance]].

== Running Core (RC): Semi-Flat Core ==

* '''Weight:''' 2 grams 

Semi-Flat core is more or less the HMS rendition of SG Semi-Flat; in other words, a nice Running Core. It's tip is sharp, yet flattened on the very end. This gives it a mild movement pattern when launched straight into a beystadium best suited for endurance or defense purposes. However, when launched on a slant it begins to move in a circular, more aggresive attack-type pattern.

== Overall ==

Driger MS was a strong start for the HMS series of beyblades. It offered a nice attack ring in Metal Upper and the HMS version of the popular bladebase SG Semi-Flat. However, it has since been usurped by later parts, such as [[Death Gargoyle MS]]'s Circle Upper as well as DEMS's Metal Change Core.

Driger MS

2007-11-08T04:49:08Z

Roan: /* Attack Ring (AR): Metal Upper */

{{Beybox
| image = A124-sm.gif
| full item name = Driger Metal Slash
| item number = A-124
| beyblade system = [[HMS]]
| beyblade type = [[Balance]]
| starter or booster = Starter
}}

Driger MS was the first HMS beyblade to be released by Takara in Japan and ushered in the HMS era.

== Attack Ring (AR): Metal Upper ==

* '''Weight:''' 20 grams 

Metal Upper features two slight ramps when in right spin direction that are designed to give the attack ring upper attack so that it may lift other beyblades. In left spin the "heads" of the tiger on the attack ring provide some decent smash attack due to its thick metal spikes. Overall the attack ring is rather rounded and is thus well suited for compact customizations. It was originally very useful when HMS first made it's debut, but has since been surpassed by later HMS beyblade parts.

=== Mould Differences ===

When Driger MS was first produced in China it shipped with a different Attack Ring from that of current models. This "China Mould" AR featured more flat edges on the upper-lifting ramps and a less enforced metal frame that held the AR together. 

When production was moved to Japan, the mould for Metal Upper was changed, adding somewhat rounded edges on the upper ramps and a thicker underlying frame to prevent the AR from breaking.

== Weight Disk (WD): Circle Balance ==

* '''Weight:''' 15 grams 

Circle Balance is a weight disk that is well suited for all purposes, thus the name. For more information, please see [[Circle Balance]].

== Running Core (RC): Semi-Flat Core ==

* '''Weight:''' 2 grams 

Semi-Flat core is more or less the HMS rendition of SG Semi-Flat; in other words, a nice Running Core. It's tip is sharp, yet flattened on the very end. This gives it a mild movement pattern when launched straight into a beystadium best suited for endurance or defense purposes. However, when launched on a slant it begins to move in a circular, more aggresive attack-type pattern.

== Overall ==

Driger MS was a strong start for the HMS series of beyblades. It offered a nice attack ring in Metal Upper and the HMS version of the popular bladebase SG Semi-Flat. However, it has since been usurped by later parts, such as [[Death Gargoyle MS]]'s Circle Upper as well as DEMS's Metal Change Core.

Driger MS

2007-11-08T04:34:56Z

Roan: /* Overall */

{{Beybox
| image = A124-sm.gif
| full item name = Driger Metal Slash
| item number = A-124
| beyblade system = [[HMS]]
| beyblade type = [[Balance]]
| starter or booster = Starter
}}

Driger MS was the first HMS beyblade to be released by Takara in Japan and ushered in the HMS era.

== Attack Ring (AR): Metal Upper ==

* '''Weight:''' 20 grams 

Metal Upper features two slight ramps when in right spin direction that are designed to give the attack ring upper attack so that it may lift other beyblades. In left spin the "heads" of the tiger on the attack ring provide some decent smash attack due to its thick metal spikes. Overall the attack ring is rather rounded and is thus well suited for compact customizations. It was originally very useful when HMS first made it's debut, but has since been surpassed by later HMS beyblade parts.

== Weight Disk (WD): Circle Balance ==

* '''Weight:''' 15 grams 

Circle Balance is a weight disk that is well suited for all purposes, thus the name. For more information, please see [[Circle Balance]].

== Running Core (RC): Semi-Flat Core ==

* '''Weight:''' 2 grams 

Semi-Flat core is more or less the HMS rendition of SG Semi-Flat; in other words, a nice Running Core. It's tip is sharp, yet flattened on the very end. This gives it a mild movement pattern when launched straight into a beystadium best suited for endurance or defense purposes. However, when launched on a slant it begins to move in a circular, more aggresive attack-type pattern.

== Overall ==

Driger MS was a strong start for the HMS series of beyblades. It offered a nice attack ring in Metal Upper and the HMS version of the popular bladebase SG Semi-Flat. However, it has since been usurped by later parts, such as [[Death Gargoyle MS]]'s Circle Upper as well as DEMS's Metal Change Core.

Driger MS

2007-11-08T04:32:54Z

Roan:

{{Beybox
| image = A124-sm.gif
| full item name = Driger Metal Slash
| item number = A-124
| beyblade system = [[HMS]]
| beyblade type = [[Balance]]
| starter or booster = Starter
}}

Driger MS was the first HMS beyblade to be released by Takara in Japan and ushered in the HMS era.

== Attack Ring (AR): Metal Upper ==

* '''Weight:''' 20 grams 

Metal Upper features two slight ramps when in right spin direction that are designed to give the attack ring upper attack so that it may lift other beyblades. In left spin the "heads" of the tiger on the attack ring provide some decent smash attack due to its thick metal spikes. Overall the attack ring is rather rounded and is thus well suited for compact customizations. It was originally very useful when HMS first made it's debut, but has since been surpassed by later HMS beyblade parts.

== Weight Disk (WD): Circle Balance ==

* '''Weight:''' 15 grams 

Circle Balance is a weight disk that is well suited for all purposes, thus the name. For more information, please see [[Circle Balance]].

== Running Core (RC): Semi-Flat Core ==

* '''Weight:''' 2 grams 

Semi-Flat core is more or less the HMS rendition of SG Semi-Flat; in other words, a nice Running Core. It's tip is sharp, yet flattened on the very end. This gives it a mild movement pattern when launched straight into a beystadium best suited for endurance or defense purposes. However, when launched on a slant it begins to move in a circular, more aggresive attack-type pattern.

== Overall ==

Driger MS was a strong start for the HMS series of beyblades. It offered a nice attack ring in Metal Upper and the HMS version of the popular bladebase SG Semi-Flat. However, it has since been usurped by later parts, such as Death Gargoyle MS's Circle Upper as well as DEMS's Metal Change Core.

Driger MS

2007-11-08T04:28:33Z

Roan:

{{Beybox
| image = [[A-124-sm.gif]]
| full item name = Driger Metal Slash
| item number = A-124
| beyblade system = [[HMS]]
| beyblade type = [[Balance]]
| starter or booster = Starter
}}

Driger MS was the first HMS beyblade to be released by Takara in Japan and ushered in the HMS era.

== Attack Ring (AR): Metal Upper ==

<li>Weight: 20 grams 

Metal Upper features two slight ramps when in right spin direction that are designed to give the attack ring upper attack so that it may lift other beyblades. In left spin the "heads" of the tiger on the attack ring provide some decent smash attack due to its thick metal spikes. Overall the attack ring is rather rounded and is thus well suited for compact customizations. It was originally very useful when HMS first made it's debut, but has since been surpassed by later HMS beyblade parts.

== Weight Disk (WD): Circle Balance ==

<li>Weight: 15 grams 

Circle Balance is a weight disk that is well suited for all purposes, thus the name. For more information, please see [[Circle Balance]].

== Running Core (RC): Semi-Flat Core ==

<li>Weight: 2 grams 

Semi-Flat core is more or less the HMS rendition of SG Semi-Flat; in other words, a nice Running Core. It's tip is sharp, yet flattened on the very end. This gives it a mild movement pattern when launched straight into a beystadium best suited for endurance or defense purposes. However, when launched on a slant it begins to move in a circular, more aggresive attack-type pattern.

== Overall ==

Driger MS was a strong start for the HMS series of beyblades. It offered a nice attack ring in Metal Upper and the HMS version of the popular bladebase SG Semi-Flat. However, it has since been usurped by later parts, such as Death Gargoyle MS's Circle Upper as well as DEMS's Metal Change Core.

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2007-11-08T04:26:26Z

Roan: Driger MS Picture.

Driger MS Picture.

Driger MS

2007-11-08T04:19:52Z

Roan:

Driger MS was the first HMS beyblade to be released by Takara in Japan and ushered in the HMS era.

== Attack Ring (AR): Metal Upper ==

<li>Weight: 20 grams 

Metal Upper features two slight ramps when in right spin direction that are designed to give the attack ring upper attack so that it may lift other beyblades. In left spin the "heads" of the tiger on the attack ring provide some decent smash attack due to its thick metal spikes. Overall the attack ring is rather rounded and is thus well suited for compact customizations. It was originally very useful when HMS first made it's debut, but has since been surpassed by later HMS beyblade parts.

== Weight Disk (WD): Circle Balance ==

<li>Weight: 15 grams 

Circle Balance is a weight disk that is well suited for all purposes, thus the name. For more information, please see [[Circle Balance]].

== Running Core (RC): Semi-Flat Core ==

<li>Weight: 2 grams 

Semi-Flat core is more or less the HMS rendition of SG Semi-Flat; in other words, a nice Running Core. It's tip is sharp, yet flattened on the very end. This gives it a mild movement pattern when launched straight into a beystadium best suited for endurance or defense purposes. However, when launched on a slant it begins to move in a circular, more aggresive attack-type pattern.

== Overall ==

Driger MS was a strong start for the HMS series of beyblades. It offered a nice attack ring in Metal Upper and the HMS version of the popular bladebase SG Semi-Flat. However, it has since been usurped by later parts, such as Death Gargoyle MS's Circle Upper as well as DEMS's Metal Change Core.

Driger MS

2007-11-08T04:19:02Z

Roan: New page: == Attack Ring (AR): Metal Upper == <li>Weight: 20 grams Metal Upper features two slight ramps when in right spin direction that are designed to give the attack ring upper...

== Attack Ring (AR): Metal Upper ==

<li>Weight: 20 grams 

Metal Upper features two slight ramps when in right spin direction that are designed to give the attack ring upper attack so that it may lift other beyblades. In left spin the "heads" of the tiger on the attack ring provide some decent smash attack due to its thick metal spikes. Overall the attack ring is rather rounded and is thus well suited for compact customizations. It was originally very useful when HMS first made it's debut, but has since been surpassed by later HMS beyblade parts.

== Weight Disk (WD): Circle Balance ==

<li>Weight: 15 grams 

Circle Balance is a weight disk that is well suited for all purposes, thus the name. For more information, please see [[Circle Balance]].

== Running Core (RC): Semi-Flat Core ==

<li>Weight: 2 grams 

Semi-Flat core is more or less the HMS rendition of SG Semi-Flat; in other words, a nice Running Core. It's tip is sharp, yet flattened on the very end. This gives it a mild movement pattern when launched straight into a beystadium best suited for endurance or defense purposes. However, when launched on a slant it begins to move in a circular, more aggresive attack-type pattern.

== Overall ==

Driger MS was a strong start for the HMS series of beyblades. It offered a nice attack ring in Metal Upper and the HMS version of the popular bladebase SG Semi-Flat. However, it has since been usurped by later parts, such as Death Gargoyle MS's Circle Upper as well as DEMS's Metal Change Core.