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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.
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| − | ==Components of MFBs==
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| − | There is four parts that make up a Metal Fight Beyblade:
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| − | *'''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).
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| − | *'''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]].
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| − | *'''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.
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| − | *'''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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| − | ===Types===
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| − | There is four different types of MFBs:
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| − | *[[Survival | Stamina]]
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| − | *[[Balance]]
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| − | *[[Attack]]
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| − | *[[Defense]]
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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.
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| − | ==Launcher/Shooter==
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| − | 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.
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| − | ==Stadiums==
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| − | 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.
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| − | ==Currently Confirmed Metal Fight Beyblades (and prices/release dates)==
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| − | '''Booster Packs:''' ''Approx. $6.10USD''<br>
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| − | *BB-01: [[Pegasus]] (8/9/2008)<br>
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| − | *BB-02: [[Bull]] (8/9/2008)<br>
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| − | *BB-03: [[Cheiron]] (8/9/2008)<br>
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| − | *BB-04: [[Leo]] (8/9/2008)<br>
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| − | *BB-12: [[Wolf]] (9/18/2008)<br>
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| − | '''Starter Packs (Beyblade, Shooter, Winder, Beypointer):''' ''Approx. $14.04USD (excluding Wolf)''<br>
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| − | *BB-05: Pegasus (8/9/2008)<br>
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| − | *BB-06: Bull (8/9/2008) <br>
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| − | *BB-07: Cheiron (8/9/2008)<br>
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| − | *BB-08: Leo (8/9/2008)<br>
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| − | *BB-13: Wolf (9/18/2008) ''Approx. $7.92USD''<br>
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| − | ** Note: Wolf, unlike the other Starters, does not contain the Beypointer.<br><br>
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| − | *BB-09: Full Complete Set (8/9/2008) ''Approx. $30.50USD''<br>
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| − | *BB-10: [[Attack Stadium]] (8/9/2008) ''Approx. $12.19USD''<br>
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| − | *BB-11: Beylauncher (8/9/2008) ''Approx. $6.10USD''<br>
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| − | *BB-14: [[Metal Fight Beyblade RB1 | Random Booster 1]] (8/18/2008) ''Approx. $6.10USD''<br>
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| − | *BB-15: [[Beypointer]] (9/18/2008) ''Approx. $10.16USD''<br>
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| − | *BB-16: [[Balance Stadium]] (9/18/2008) ''Approx. $12.19USD''<br>
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| − | *BB-17: [[Shooter Grip]] (9/18/2008) ''Approx. $5.08USD''<br>
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| − | ===Gallery===
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| − | <gallery>
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| − | Image:Pegasus.jpg|Pegasus
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| − | Image:Bull.jpg|Bull
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| − | Image:Chiron.jpg|Cheiron
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| − | Image:Leo.jpg|Leo
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| − | Image:Wolf.jpg|Wolf
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| − | Image:MFB Randombooster1.jpg|Random Booster 1
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| − | Image:Balancestadium.jpg|Balance Stadium
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| − | Image:Attackstadium.jpg|Attack Stadium
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| − | Image:shootergrip.jpg|Shooter Grip
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| − | Image:beypointer.jpg|Beypointer
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| − | </gallery>
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| − | ==International Development==
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| − | 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.
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| − | ==Conclusion==
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| − | This page will be updated as new information arrives and when these Beyblades are released, until then no conclusions can be made.
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| − | ==External Links==
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| − | [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/beybrade/ TAKARA-TOMY Beyblade website]<br>
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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>
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| − | [https://www.charabiz.com/index.cfm?menu=news_view&id=1897 Toy Exhibit at Tokyo Metropolitan Trade Center (Japanese)]<br>
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| − | [http://www.fpara.jp/shop/search.jsp?keywordNo=2414 Metal Fight Beyblade prices and release dates (Japanese)]
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