New 2011 BeyBlade Toys – Guide to Metal Masters and XTS
BeyBlades are battling spinning tops that accompany the cartoon series of the same name. Once kids get into these you’ll never be short of ideas for gifts again, but before you go buying anything you’d better get familiar with what is in the range and what your boy has already collected.
What’s the difference between Metal Masters, Metal Fusions and Extreme Top System?
Metal Fusion was the 2010 series and toy line, which has now been replaced with Metal Masters.
The Extreme Top System (XTS) is a selection of toys within the current Metal Masters line up. There are three types of XTS:
Tornado Battlers – taller than regular Beyblades with more tilt and weave abilities when spinning.
XTS Electro Battlers – flashing LED lights and a read out on the top to say how fast the top is going.
IR Spin Control – Beyblades that are able to be controlled. The launcher can give them a power boost, turn left or right and activate sounds.
BeyBlade Gift Ideas For Christmas 2011
If you are looking for a good sized gift for a BeyBlade lover, here are Toy Tattle’s suggestions from the current toy line up:
BeyBlade Metal Masters Triple Battle Set
A battle arena with more aggressivley sloping sides than earlier versions to help direct the Blades towards the center, and therefore each other. It comes with three interchangeable inserts for the arena floor which influences the way the Blades spin, and so changes the outcomes of the battles to liven it up a bit. The set comes with 2 Blades included and costs $44.99.…read more and see video review here…
XTS Electro Battlers: Lights and sounds spinning top that gives a speed read out at the end of battle. One supplied, priced at $14.99.
Remote Control Beyblades – XTS IR Spin Control: Launcher has a set of controls that lets you boost power and change direction during battle. One launcher and Blade supplied in each kit, for $32.99.…more details and demo video here…
BeyBlade Metal Masters Tops Commercial
You can see the regular Metal Masters tops and the Triple Battle Set in action in this commerical.
BeyBlade Extreme Top System Commercial
This video shows all three types of XTS – the IR Spin Control, Tornado and Electro tops.
Buying BeyBlades Online:
An extensive range of Beyblade toys and related gifts can be found online at:
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Help I need a list of BeyBlades
Before you even attempt to buy a BeyBlade for a collector you need to check what series they are collecting from and what toys he already has. Besides the battle tops there are also different types of launchers and arenas that he may want. For a list of the toys available, check out the Hasbro BeyBlade site.
It is worth noting that any Beyblade can battle with another Beyblade in any arena – that might not be how the rules roll, or how a purist would do it, but hand a kid any 2 Beyblades and any arena and they can make entertainment from it.
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