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!

Beyblade Burst! Upcoming Jan/Feb 2016 releases in Japan

Here's a run down of the releases upcoming in Japan 2016.

Released so far in December 2015:

5th December 2015 (Early Released)
B-29 Starter Valkyrie Wing Accel Entry Package
B-30 Starter Spriggan Spread Fusion Entry Package

15th December 2015 (Early Released)
BG-01 Capsule Toy Random Layer Collection Volume 1 (Chaos Layer)

26th December 2015
B-23 Starter Xcalibur Force Xtreme
B-24 Random Booster Volume 2 (Evileye Wing Needle)
B-25 Beyblade Angle Grip
B-26 Beyblade Rubber Assist
B-27 WBBA Official Bladers Box (White)

To be Released in Jan/Feb 2016

15th January 2016
B-00 Corocoro Shop Exclusive Gold Layer (4 types)


B-00 Corocoro Shop Campaign Gold Driver (4 Types)


23th January 2016
B-28 Booster Neptune Armed Zephyr
B-00 WHF Event Exclusive Xcalibur Force Xtreme (Gold Version)


B-00 BeyTerminal Amateros Aero Assault (Dark Version)
B-00 WHF Event Exclusive BBB BeyStadium Standard Type (Red) with Carry Bag

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

Beyblade Burst! B-15 Random Booster Vol.1 Trident Heavy Claw Review

Burst Series first Random Booster series!


B-15 Random Booster Volume 1 Trident Heavy Claw
The new Random Booster volume consist of many important parts for replacements and customization needs not to mention that the Layers comes in Clear Colors!


Efforts to un-rig the box had been upgraded once again with some old features kept and then some new bizarre gimmick to make that Random point that much more difficult.
A) In box Weight Counters - Comes in Different thickness and taped under the parts, practically no sound when shaking.
B) Black cover layer - Thicker version of this is used and alot of tape is used to make sure any loose parts are stuck down to reduce sound.
C) The new Metallic foil + Static Sheet Combo - We have no idea why the packing design went through such an epic effort to prevent any sort of 'Scanning' but whether its intentional or not, this Metallic Foil cover actually prevents the mass scanner detecting any sort of shape except a square block. One word 'Wow' but really?


The Volume 1 this time round comes in 8 designs, including one Rare , 2 Semi Rare and 5 Commons. Heres the rundown list.
BB15-01 Trident Heavy Claw (Rare)
BB15-02 Spriggan Wing Claw (SR)
BB15-03 Ragnaruk Spread Claw (SR)
BB15-04 Kerbeus Heavy Survive (C)
BB15-05 Valkyrie Central Fusion (C)
BB15-06 Spriggan Central Accel (C)
BB15-07 Ragnaruk Wing Defense (C)
BB15-08 Kerbeus Spread Accel (C)

Content Layout:

01 x Layer
01 x Disk
01 x Driver
01 x Scan Card
Stickers and Instructions 

Layer: Trident

Motif: Weapon of Sea Ruler Neptune, Trident.
Type: Stamina
Point: 6 main attack points with 3 in between symmetrical defensive 'Claws'. The circumference of the Layer is irregular and creates several pockets for recoils when against Attack Types. 


The under section of the Layer hides a Circular PVC ring with 3 symmetrical fins under each 'Claw' of the Polycarbonate Layer. 2 other spikes splits at the midpoint of the Layer holds the two contact points between the two layers.


The 'Claws' of the PC Layer are relatively outstretched to the outer circumference of the Layer keeping the spin force on the outer ring of the Bey, increasing spin and upper balance.


The top of the Layer however has an irregular weight distribution with one bigger 'spike' protruding the unified surface. This might reduce the balance of the Layer greatly.


The Trident has a maximum Contact Diameter of 50.7mm (5.07cm)


Weight: 8.61 grams

Disk: Heavy

Similar to the previous released Heavy from B-03 Ragnaruk , the Trident does not come with a new Disk but uses the Heavy Disk to keep its weight high in the center for better spin ratios.


Weight: 21.45 grams

Driver: Claw

Point: 4 free hanging blades fixes around its Semi Defense alike bottom.


The Claw is similar to its predecessor Claw 145 Sharp (C145S) With 4 fins instead of the 3 from the previous rendition.


The Blades of the Claw hangs down from the Driver when stationary and have a 4 axis movement. Unlike the C145S with only 2 axis movement capability.


At the Highest Spin Ratio, the Blades of the Claw swings up from it rested position to increase its centrifugal force by directing its weight on the outer ring of the Driver. The Blades also acts as a minor defensive mechanism for low attacks from opponents.   


Weight: 6.38 grams

Summary:

The Trident Heavy Claw is a high Stamina Bey stand alone but not so much when in battle due to its High Recoil Layer. Might be better Offensive then being a Stamina The Claw Driver has great Stamina capabilities but the very Claws that helped to keep the Spin Ratio high is also its weakest point of coming in contact with another surface, slowing the momentum with each strike.

The ratio of the parts in this set makes it a great volume to obtain, but if you are looking at getting more Valkyrie Layers or Fusion Drivers, then give this set a pass. For Disk like Wing and Spread, there is a higher chance to stash those with this set. 


Overall, B-15 Random Booster Vol.1 is a great collectors item to get your hands on with the Limited Rare Layer Trident. The Clear Colors of the Layers also makes the collection that more fun to have. 
6/10 Buy recommendation for collectors out there.
Go try your luck~!

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Beyblade Burst! BG-01 Random Layer Collection Vol.1 Review

Great news for Bladers who are in need of some Layer part replacements!


BG-01 Random Layer Collection Volume 1 Capsule Gashapon is out! 
(Released 15th Dec 2015 in Japan Only)
With the high wear and tear of the Beyblade Burst system Layer 'teeth' that holds the Bey together, Bladers find the need to keep refreshing the Layer Part to keep themselves top in the game. The Gashapon release makes obtaining more Layers without purchasing the full starter possible.

This Volume has 5 Layer in set and is standard with each Gashapon Color. 
Here's the content layout:


BG01-01 White Gashapon
01 x Layer: Valkyrie (White)
01 x Beyblade Code
Insert & Stickers


BG01-02 Pink Gashapon
01 x Layer: Spriggan (Clear Red)
01 x Beyblade Code
Insert & Stickers


BG01-03 Yellow Gashapon
01 x Layer: Ragnaruk (Clear Green)
01 x Beyblade Code
Insert & Stickers


BG01-04 Blue Gashapon
01 x Layer: Kerbeus (Clear Blue)
01 x Beyblade Code
Insert & Stickers


BG01-05 Grey Gashapon (Rare)
01 x Layer: Chaos 
01 x Beyblade Code
Insert & Stickers


Layer: Chaos (Rare)


Point: Defense Type Layer with 2 Symmetrical Blades design. 4 eyes are fixed between the two blades only 2 Attack points.


Weight: 7.86 grams


Approximate Maximum Contact Diameter: 48mm (4.8cm)


The Chaos Layer has an inclined edged circumference with reduces surface contact with opponents Bey Layer.


One tip of each blade is thicker the other end, this improves the spin balance of the Bey giving it a constant weight distribution. Low chance but serves as a Impact point to recoil Attack Types. 


The bottom of the Chaos Layer is a complete mass distributed PVC covering the whole bottom surface. The Layer also has a two point contact with the Poly-Carbonate Top Layer. The bottom PVC layer does not fill the whole top layer, thus the higher half of the Chaos Layer has a higher Recoil impact and the Lower has a higher Absorb impact.


For Blader whom are familiar with the MetalFight Series would have noticed that the Chaos Layer resembles the Earth Aquila H145WD, Earth Metal Wheel.


Besides having a slightly bigger gap in between the inclined blades and two thicker impact sections, the Chaos does keeps its uncanny resemblance to the High Defence/Stamina Earth Metal Wheel. 

Battle Trials: Chaos Heavy Survive

On a Standard Beystadium, the Chaos performed similar to its predecessor Earth Aquila H145WD. Holding a very difficult stand against the Attack Layers (Vaikyrie & Deathscyther). It appears that the Chaos Layer depletes the Spin Ratio of the Attack Layers almost instantly upon contact.
The Chaos Layer always take a Damage (Click once) and retains at a Two Life status. The Heavy Disk increases the Stability and Weight and the Survive Driver helps greatly to maintain the Balance of the Bey in general. 

Summary:

The BG-01 Random Layer Collection Vol.1 is a great addition to the list as the  much needed replacements for high wear Layers like Valkyrie will be easier to obtain. The Rare Chaos Layer is a Must Have for any Defense Bey Setup and also a 10/10 collectors must get. 

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