Takara Tomy created the Beyblade game in 2000, promoting it with a related animated television series. The game, which involves players battling each other with high-tech spinning tops, quickly became a phenomenon, with the NPR website reporting sales of 120 million units worldwide in 2011. To get started, all a player needs is a single spinning top, so the 'price of entry' to get involved in this exciting hobby is low. However, anyone serious about becoming a Beyblade champion needs a range of tops, as well as the knowledge to know how to use them successfully in the arena.

1. All The Types Of Beyblades

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All The Types Of Beyblades

1. Understand the Beyblade Systems

The first generation Beyblade tops, known as the Basic System, comprises tops with four different sections. The Blade Base determines how the Beyblade moves, the Weight Disk provides heft, and the Attack Ring determines how an impact affects other Beyblades. The Bit Chip on the top is for decoration.

Beyblades have evolved significantly since the Basic System. The Magnacore System incorporated magnets to repel or attract other tops, while the Engine Gear System used an engine gear to affect the top's movement during a battle. The Heavy Metal System tops are predominantly made of metal, and they have an advantage over earlier models due to weight and speed.

2. Know What Beyblades You Need

While Beyblade tops feature different patterns and shapes, to the uninitiated, it would seem they all do the same thing: spin. However, the construction of each Beyblade gives it a unique movement pattern. For example, some tops spin around the edge of the arena, while others remain in the center. Knowing which tops an opponent is going to field helps 'Bladers' purchase rival tops that give an edge in battle.

Types of Beyblade

All Beyblades fit into one of four categories, and each has certain strengths and weaknesses. Learning how the different Beyblades move and attack helps guide purchases.

Balance tops have no obvious advantage over any other type of top. This makes them a good choice going into any battle. However, with these tops, good technique is vitally important, as the player has no inherent strength to rely on if things start to go wrong in the arena.

3. Know the Different Makes

Since the launch of the Beyblade brand, Tomy, Hasbro, Sonokong, and Mani Ltd. have all manufactured the battling tops, often changing certain elements of the construction. Hasbro is the most commonly available brand in America. Hasbro tops use strong plastic, making them very sturdy. However, sticker adhesive on Hasbro products is weaker than sticker adhesive on other brands.

4. Get the Right Accessories

A game of Beyblades is playable on any flat surface, with each participant firing one top from a top launcher. However, there are many accessories available to improve the gaming experience. One of the most useful accessories is a Beyblade stadium. This is a simple plastic tub to fire the tops into. There are several styles of stadium available, including square and circular designs. The shape of the arena affects how the tops move, adding excitement. One of the most unusual arenas is the Destroyer Dome, an unenclosed plastic sphere, shaped in such a way that the tops climb up the sides and perform 360-degree flips as they collide.

It is also possible to purchase different styles of Beyblade launcher and launcher grip. Many launchers feature comfortable, ergonomic grips, making them easier to use. A good launcher makes it easier to perform trick shots that garner an advantage in battles.

5. Do Not Try to Collect Everything at Once

According to Derryl DePriest of Hasbro, the intention was for Beyblade to be a 'three-year brand.' Its success led to rapid growth beyond that scale, and there are now many Beyblade tops and accessories on the market, plus associated products, such as scooters, lunchboxes, and activity packs. With so much merchandise to choose from, including some rare Beyblades, it is not easy to collect everything. It is a good idea to start with just a few tops to have a range of tactics for battling, and then gradually fill out the collection.

How to Buy Beyblade Toys on eBay

There is a massive selection of Beyblade tops and accessories available, and you can easily find what you are looking for on eBay by using the search bar that appears on every page. Enter a search phrase, such as 'Beyblade Magnacore' or 'Beyblade stadium ,' and then refine the search results using the available filters. You can organize your results list based on price, location, closing time, and more. With these powerful search tools, and the extensive range of products offered by reliable eBay sellers, you should have little trouble finding the Beyblades you need to become a champion.