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− | 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. | + | [[Image: MFBLogo.JPG|thumb| Metal Fight Beyblade logo]] |
+ | After an indefinite hiatus in 2005, where [[Takara]] suspended the [[Beyblade]] toyline, Beyblade is set to return this August with an anime and manga 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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+ | To celebrate the release of Metal Fight Beyblade, TAKARA-TOMY will be hosting two events on ''July 12th, 2008'' and ''July 21st, 2008'', under the name of "METAL FIGHT BEYBLADE BIRTH FESTIVAL". | ||
__TOC__ | __TOC__ | ||
==Components of MFBs== | ==Components of MFBs== | ||
+ | [[Image:MFBchart.jpg|thumb|MFB Chart]] | ||
There is four parts that make up a Metal Fight Beyblade: | 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). | *'''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. | + | *'''Wheel:''' Main source of attack from a Beyblade; unlike HMS, the Wheel is completely made out of metal to compensate for the lack of a Weight Disk. They use various shaped protrusions to lower the [[spin velocity]] of an 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. | *'''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. | *'''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. | ||
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These can be easily compared to the types of the plastic generation, the only difference being that survival/endurance is being called stamina. | These can be easily compared to the types of the plastic generation, the only difference being that survival/endurance is being called stamina. | ||
− | == | + | ===Size Difference=== |
− | The | + | Metal Fight Beyblade's will be significantly smaller than [[Plastic Beyblade | plastic generation]] Beyblades, and slightly smaller than those of the HMS series. |
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+ | ==Shooter== | ||
+ | The shooters 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== | ==Stadiums== | ||
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==Currently Confirmed Metal Fight Beyblades (and prices/release dates)== | ==Currently Confirmed Metal Fight Beyblades (and prices/release dates)== | ||
+ | [[Image: MFBpackaging.jpg|thumb|The packaging for MFB seems to be different from past packaging designs]] | ||
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'''Booster Packs:''' ''Approx. $6.10USD''<br> | '''Booster Packs:''' ''Approx. $6.10USD''<br> | ||
*BB-01: [[Pegasus]] (8/9/2008)<br> | *BB-01: [[Pegasus]] (8/9/2008)<br> | ||
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*BB-16: [[Balance Stadium]] (9/18/2008) ''Approx. $12.19USD''<br> | *BB-16: [[Balance Stadium]] (9/18/2008) ''Approx. $12.19USD''<br> | ||
*BB-17: [[Shooter Grip]] (9/18/2008) ''Approx. $5.08USD''<br> | *BB-17: [[Shooter Grip]] (9/18/2008) ''Approx. $5.08USD''<br> | ||
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+ | TAKARA-TOMY is also planning on releasing other models in October/November of this year. There also appears to be a new model on the packaging of BB-20, seen in top right of the picture on the right. | ||
===Gallery=== | ===Gallery=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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Image:shootergrip.jpg|Shooter Grip | Image:shootergrip.jpg|Shooter Grip | ||
Image:beypointer.jpg|Beypointer | Image:beypointer.jpg|Beypointer | ||
+ | Image:MFBshowcase.jpg|MFB at the Tokyo Toy Show | ||
+ | Image:MFBchart2.jpg|MFB Chart | ||
+ | Image:MFBarcademachine.jpg|MFB Arcade Machine | ||
+ | Image:MFBarcademachine2.jpg|MFB Arcade Machine | ||
+ | Image:MFBPoster.jpg|MFB Poster, featuring Pegasus | ||
+ | Image:MFBmap.jpg|Metal Fight Beyblade map | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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[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]<br> | [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]<br> | ||
[https://www.charabiz.com/index.cfm?menu=news_view&id=1897 Toy Exhibit at Tokyo Metropolitan Trade Center (Japanese)]<br> | [https://www.charabiz.com/index.cfm?menu=news_view&id=1897 Toy Exhibit at Tokyo Metropolitan Trade Center (Japanese)]<br> | ||
− | [http://www.fpara.jp/shop/search.jsp?keywordNo=2414 Metal Fight Beyblade prices and release dates (Japanese)] | + | [http://www.fpara.jp/shop/search.jsp?keywordNo=2414 Metal Fight Beyblade prices and release dates (Japanese)]<br> |
+ | [http://www.gpara.com/pickupnews/news/080620_toyshow/ 2008 Tokyo Toy Show report (Japanese)]<br> | ||
+ | [http://ameblo.jp/meiposeikatu/day-20080621.html 2008 Tokyo Toy Show report 2 (Japanese)] |
Revision as of 21:03, 25 June 2008
After an indefinite hiatus in 2005, where Takara suspended the Beyblade toyline, Beyblade is set to return this August with an anime and manga 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.
To celebrate the release of Metal Fight Beyblade, TAKARA-TOMY will be hosting two events on July 12th, 2008 and July 21st, 2008, under the name of "METAL FIGHT BEYBLADE BIRTH FESTIVAL".
Contents
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; unlike HMS, the Wheel is completely made out of metal to compensate for the lack of a Weight Disk. They use various shaped protrusions to lower the spin velocity of an opponent. The Wheel is fundamentally the same as the Attack Ring from the HMS and 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:
These can be easily compared to the types of the plastic generation, the only difference being that survival/endurance is being called stamina.
Size Difference
Metal Fight Beyblade's will be significantly smaller than plastic generation Beyblades, and slightly smaller than those of the HMS series.
Shooter
The shooters in Metal Fight Beyblade do not have multi-directional capabilities, as was possible with the Dual Shooter in HMS. Of the pictures released so far, it seems as if they have reverted to the 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.
- 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: 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
TAKARA-TOMY is also planning on releasing other models in October/November of this year. There also appears to be a new model on the packaging of BB-20, seen in top right of the picture on the right.
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
TAKARA-TOMY Beyblade website
Anime News Network - Beyblade to return after 4 years this summer
Toy Exhibit at Tokyo Metropolitan Trade Center (Japanese)
Metal Fight Beyblade prices and release dates (Japanese)
2008 Tokyo Toy Show report (Japanese)
2008 Tokyo Toy Show report 2 (Japanese)