Sunday, May 8, 2016

Upcoming Beyblade Releases in Japan (20161025 Updated)

Here's the upcoming releases for Beyblade Burst in Japan!

December 2016 (Announcement on 15 November 2016)
B-66 Starter Lightning Longinus (+Left BeyLauncher)
B-67 Random Booster Vol.5
B-68 Beyblade Bladers Softcase

November 2016 (Announcement on 15 October 2016)

B-63 Booster (Beast Behemoth H.H.)
B-64 Beyblade Burst Ultra Reshuffle Set Heavy (Inferno Ifrit M.L.)
B-65 Beyblade Burst Ultra Reshuffle Set Speed (Psychic Phantom P.W.)

22nd October 2016 (Announcement on 15 September 2016)
B-61 Random Booster Vol.4 (Quad Quetzalcoatl Jerk Press)
B-62 Dual Cyclone BeyStadium DX Set (Exclusive Fenrir Bey + Proto Launcher)
BG-04 Random Layer Collection Vol.4 (Exceed Evileye)


September 2016 (Announcement on 15 August 2016)
B-59 Starter (Zillion Zeus I.W.)
B-60 Metal Weight (Grip)

August 2016 (Announcement on 15 July 2016)
B-56 Booster (Unlock Unicorn Down Needle) *8/6
B-57 Beyblade Deck Set (Nova Neptune Vertical Trance) *8/6
B-58 Karabiner Clip Grip

July 2016 (Announcement on 15 June 2016)
B-48 Starter (Xeno Xcalibur Magnum.Impact.) *7/2
B-49 Random Booster Vol.3 (Yeager Yggdrasil Gravity Yielding) *7/16
B-50 BeyStadium (Wide Type)

B-51 wbba Finger Band
B-52 Bey Misenga Maker
B-53 Bey Misenga V2 Version
B-54 Bey Misenga S2 Version
B-55 Bey Misenga String Set
Minna no Kuji Beyblade Burst (Rising Ragnaruk Black Version) *7/23
BG-03 Random Layer Collection Vol.3 (Gashapon) Jewel Yorumugund *07/30

18th June 2016 (Announcement on 15 May 2016)
B-46 Booster (Obelisk Odin Triple Xtreme) 
B-47 Weight Damper

28 May 2016 (Announcement on 15 April 2016)
B-44 Booster (Holy Horusood Upper Claw)
B-45 Beyblade Light Launcher (Orange) & Long Winder (Blue)

29th April 2016
B-41 Starter Wild Wyvern Vertical Orbit
B-42 Booster Dark Deathscyther Force Jaggy
B-43 Grip Rubber (Blue)

2nd April 2016 (Announcement on 15 March 2016)
B-34 Starter Victory Valkyrie Boost Variable
B-35 Starter Storm Spriggan Knuckle Unite
B-36 Booster Rising Ragnaruk Gravity Revolve
B-37 Booster Kaizer Kerbecs Limited Press
B-38 Beyblade Burst Entry Set Victory Valkyrie B.V.
B-39 BeyLauncher (White)
B-40 BeyLauncher Grip (Black)

Thursday, April 7, 2016

Beyblade Burst! B-21 Beyblade Custom Set: Attack & Balance Review


B-21 Beyblade Custom Set: Attack & Balance
Attack & Stamina Type / RFID chip enabled Layers


Custom Set Content Layout
Layers: Deathscyther (C.Red), Minoboros (C.Smoke), Spriggan (C.Yellow)
Disk: Wing (M.Gold), Oval (M.Red), Spread (M.Aqua)

Driver: Fusion (C.Cherry), Quake (C.Violet), Blow (C.Aqua)
Power Launcher Grip (C.Black/Red)
Stickers and Instructions

Layers: Deathscyther & Spriggan

Former B-12 & B-02 Layers in Clear PVC colors.


Weight: Death 8.09 grams / Sprig 7.72 grams

Layer: Minoboros (New)

Motif: Greek Mythology, Minotaur
Design: Attack based layer, 'Anchor' shaped with 6 main impact points.


The reversed side of the is 60% PVC relatively on the lightweight side but Polycarbonate upper layer compensated with its thicker structure frame. 3 screws holds the layers together.


The twin hammer 'horns contributes to the Minoboros massive attacking capabilities. Two PVC underlay sections induces solid impacts to opponents bey, whereas the two hollowed sections have high recoil ratio and can easily throw lighter beys off balance.


The Minoboros layer is generally even with tapered edges keeping its 'wall' shaped circumference.


Specs
Maximum Contact Diameter: 5 cm

Weight: 8.39 grams

Disks: Wing, Oval and Spread

Recolored versions of previous B-01, B-12 and B-02.


Weight: Wing 19.39 grams | Oval 18.31 grams | Spread 20.55 grams  

Drivers: Fusion & Blow

Former B-02 & B-12 Drivers in clear colors.


Weight: Fusion 5.58 grams | Blow 5.48 grams

Driver: Quake (New)

Also known as the Jumping Bottom from the previous generations Quake Bottom. 


But the new rendition of the Quake has a more tapered and slimmed surface instead of the previous gen's semi-circled base. This tapered and narrow tip enables the new Quake to spin on the spot and only 'move' upon impact from an opponents bey.


Weight: 5.45 grams

Performance

Ran a few launches to watch this new Quake Driver's performance and capabilities without other bey interference.


At launched, the driver waste no time making strong and rapid circles around the BeyStadium. The circles have a speed graduation between rounds at a 'Fast>Slow>Fast' pace.


At low spin ratio, the Bey centers and stay stable for a good 40 seconds before losing its balance.

Power BeyLauncher Grip

Simply an enhanced Standard BeyLauncher Grip with a wider grip section and back fin for more stable grip for bladers.

Summary
8/10 for Minoboros Layer | Strong Recoil | Low Weight | Strong Attack | Low Balance

7/10 for Quake Driver | High Movement | Low Balance | Good Fusion for Stamina at last moment

8/10 Overall for B-21 Beyblade Custom Set: Attack & Balance. New parts are great for Attack configurations and other formally re-issued recolors are good additions for Stamina and Attack combos. Not a bad set to get started with.

Extras

So far such a combination is possible i guess lol.

Beyblade Burst! B-20 Booster Horusood Spread Edge Review


B-20 Booster Horusood Spread Edge 
Stamina Type / RFID chip enabled Layer


Booster Content Layout
Layer: Horusood (New)
Disk: Spread

Driver: Edge (New)
Stickers

Layer: Odin

Motif: Based on an Ancient Egyptian Deity, Horus.
Design: Balanced type layer with two pairs of Wings on each adjacent sides from the center. 


The reversed side of the Layer has very low level of PVC material, making the layer low in weight. Two screws holds the layers together.


The Jagged feathered edged of the layer maximizes defense and lowers surface contact from opposing Beys.  


Horusood has a gentle sloped layer design which is great for down up counters. To do so the Bey has to be of a lower BeyStadium Zone than the opposing bey.


Specs
Maximum Contact Diameter: 4.92 cm
Weight: 8.02 grams


Disk: Spread 

Previous from B-02 Spriggan Spread Fusion


Weight: 19.88 grams

Driver: Edge

Design: Cross Edged 5 point bottom with a tall single pivot tip with 4 fins with tapered tips for dis-positioning upon Recoil Recoveries. 


Definitely a stamina designed driver but due to its tall tip, balance and tilt ratio are also compromised.


Weight: 5.57 grams


Spin Ratio on an average of 6 launches: 3.16 minutes.

Summary

6/10 for Horusood Layer | High in defense recoil | Low surface contact | Sloped Surface
8/10 for Spread Driver | Balanced out weight mass | High Spin Balance

7/10 for Edge Driver | Sharp Minimal Contact Tip | Dis-position recovery fins | Weak Tilt Balance

7.5/10 Overall the B-20 Booster Horusood Spread Edge bey is a great addition for Stamina players and also a collectors item for its design. Low Balance Bey but at its peak for a Stamina configuration bey. Great for modding in future.


Sunday, February 28, 2016

Beyblade Burst! Upcoming March/Sept 2016 releases in Japan

Back after a short break~

Here's the upcoming releases for Beyblade Burst in Japan!

20th February 2016
B-31 Starter Yggdrasil Ring Gyro
B-32 Shoot Support Rubber
B-33 Beyblade Burst BeyStadium Standard Type (Black)

30th March 2016
BG-02 Gashapon Random Layer Collection Vol.2 (Obelisk Odin)

2nd April 2016 (Announcement on 15 March 2016)
B-34 Starter Victory Valkyrie Boost Variable
B-35 Starter Storm Spriggan Knuckle Unite
B-36 Booster Rising Ragnaruk Gravity Revolve
B-37 Booster Kaizer Kerbecs Limited Press
B-38 Beyblade Burst Entry Set Victory Valkyrie B.V.
B-39 BeyLauncher (White)
B-40 BeyLauncher Grip (Black)

29th April 2016
B-41 Starter Wild Wyvern Vertical Orbit
B-42 Booster Dark Deathscyther Force Jaggy
B-43 Grip Rubber (Blue)

May 2016 (Announcement on 15 April 2016)
B-44 Booster
B-45 Beyblade Light Launcher (Orange) & Long Winder (Blue)

June 2016 (Announcement on 15 May 2016)
B-46 Booster
B-47 Weight Damper

July 2016 (Announcement on 15 June 2016)
B-48 Starter (Xcalibur)
B-49 Random Booster Vol.3
B-50 BeyStadium (Wide Type)

B-51 wbba Finger Band
B-52 Bey Misenga Maker
B-53 Bey Misenga V2 Version
B-54 Bey Misenga S2 Version
B-55 Bey Misenga String Set

August 2016 (Announcement on 15 July 2016)
B-56 Booster
B-57 Beyblade Deck Set
B-58 Karabiner Clip Grip

September 2016 (Announcement on 15 August 2016)
B-59 Starter
B-60 Metal Weight (Grip)

Sunday, January 31, 2016

Beyblade Burst! B-17 Booster Odin Central Blow Review

Next on the Booster Line-up~


B-17 Booster Odin Central Blow!
Attack Type Beyblade, does not come with any launcher.


Layout of Contents:
Layer: Odin
Disk: Central
Driver: Blow
Stickers

Layer: Odin

Motif: Norse Viking God
Point: Oval shaped Layer design with two cylindrical points and defensive waves on each of its sides.


The under side of the Layer has two contact screw points and most of the Poly-carbonate under surface are covered minus the wave edges. 


The major plus of the Odin Layer is its super low angle slope design on the wave edges. This not only minimizes contact from attacks or defense Beys, but also gives the Layer an 'Upper' function. Being the lowest Layer design, Odin has an advantage to tilt and unbalance a Bey when it's Layer comes in contact with the slope edges.


The next is the two cylindrical mass that breaks the symmetrical slanted edge that makes the Odin that much of a powerful attack Bey. The 'Wall' in this design, seem like a 'Hammer'. Able to achieve powerful smashes upon contact. 


Weight: 8,57 grams
Maximum Contact Diameter : 48.9mm (4.89cm)

Disk: Central

Re-issue of the previous Central from B-04 Kerbeus Central Defense.


Weight: 20.36 grams

Driver: Blow

An all new Driver and also the first of its kind. 


Blow is like an extended version of the Flat Sharp (FS) in the previous renditions. 


The narrow circle base of the Driver effects the Bey to travel in rapid small circles in the mid range of the Beystadium. Upon contact, the Blow moves away and come straight back to smash the opponent without circling too much.


Weight: 5.47 grams

Summary:

Layer: Odin (8/10) Great Attack and Defense Layer. Unique slope edge enables Bey to perform Upper movements to opponents Bey upon contact.
Disk: Central (5/10) Re-issue Disk lack performance and weight for an Attack setup. 
Driver: Blow (7/10) New attack part. Rapid circular movements great for repetitive impacts to deplete opponents spin ratio.


Overall, B-17 Odin Central Blow is a 8/10 must get for Attack/Defense type configurations.

3,2,1...Go...Shoot!