Reddit mentions: The best battling top toys

First off, I'm just gonna assume you are gonna want Hasbro so they are all compatible with the ones at the stores. In that case, you should start off with a SwitchStrike set. The go-to would be the StarStorm Stadium set. It comes with a nice attack type and a nice defense type and two pretty good launchers. It's good if your price limit is low, but if you want to go all out and make sure your kid is the talk of the lunch-table, you could get the Ultimate Tournament Set. It's about $100 but comes with a big arena and 6 beys, two launchers, and 4 extra parts for customization. That set contains both of the beys that come in the StarStorm set along with 4 other great ones. But don't worry if you can't get that one. Another option would be to get him Spriggan Requiem. It's a balance type bey that can change modes and spin direction AND comes with a nice launcher (only in TT format). It's one of the strongest God beys. The mode changes will let him be able to experiment and figure out which playstyle he likes best.

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That being said, if you want to get your kid something that will make ALL of the other kids jealous, get him a Cho-Z bey. Since they are Japanese, most kids won't have any (since they probably get theirs from the store) and some may not even know they exist. Cho-Z beys are insanely powerful and will make your kid the champion of the playground. Refer to the other comments on this post for info on good Cho-Z beys. I hope this helps!


Also, if you want a really good launcher that wont break or lose pieces, get the LR String Launcher.

> A lot of games now incorporate those random opening of packs or boxes where you can get items (CS:GO crates, Dota 2 Treasure Chests, FIFA Ultimate Team Packs, etc).

> But this system feels like a cheap and easy way for game developers to earn money and since it is still quite new...


No one in this thread dare say this is a new trend. It's not even exclusive to video games. Games of chance for items of no real value have been around for years, almost always aimed towards children.

See:

• Pokemon Card Packs
  
  
• Magic The Gathering Card Packs
  
  
• Yu-Gi-Oh Card Packs
  
  
• Bakugan Card Booster Packs
  
  
• Not to mention random toy machines like these that are extremely common place around the US.
  
  These are the few that I could remember off the top of my head, there are many more.
  
  Listen, I disagree with everything that those two did in the CS:GO Lotto scandal, but games of chance that give valueless items in return have been done and dealt with on a legal basis. They've been around for years, and as long as Valve doesn't give any single item an actual monetary cost that can then be traded through their own channels for real money, CS:GO skins fall into this category too.
  
  That being cleared up, if that's the way gaming goes, so be it. There's not much anyone can do about the inclusion of a publicly successful, and profitable mechanic.

Second the recommendation for sword launcher:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N2U6C4Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T1_KinBzbYMZM3D0

Xcalibur top comes with red sword launcher included:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KZ58QWS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T1_0jnBzb2DA0Q0N

The sword launchers really are superior. There is also a "supergrip" launcher that is an upgrade from the blue launcher - longer rip cord by a few teeth and easier to hold:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J7YO5BE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T1_cmnBzbZP46D75

Sword launcher is still the best though!

Oh and I should also mention it took me WAY too long to figure out you can hook the launchers together to be able to launch two beys at once. Blue to blue or blue to white supergrip launcher. Does not work for sword launcher that's one at a time.

I'd recommend buying Takara Tomy stuff from Amazon - they're known to be of better quality than the Hasbro ones. Btw, if you buy Cho-Z Achilles, it has already included a LR Launcher, so you can scratch that off the list.

Anyways, here are the links:

- Cho-Z Achilles: https://www.amazon.com/TAKARA-TOMY-Takaratomy-B-129-Achilles-00DM/dp/B07KGGW393

- Digital Sword Launcher (Blue): https://www.amazon.com/Takaratomy-Beyblade-Burst-Digital-Launcher/dp/B074N3BK97

- Digital Sword Launcher (Red): https://www.amazon.com/Takaratomy-Beyblade-Burst-Digital-Launcher/dp/B074N2F6X5

- Launchergrip (Metallic): https://www.amazon.com/Takaratomy-Beyblade-B-109-Launcher-Gunmetallic/dp/B07B9XVVQT

- Grip weight: https://www.amazon.com/Beyblade-Burst-B-114-Black-Japan/dp/B07CCBTVQK

There's also this device called a BeyLogger (the improved version is the BeyLogger Plus), which I'll give the link to: https://www.amazon.com/Beyblade-Burst-B-77-Beyloger-Plus/dp/B06XGBRT1Y. This device can be connected to a Japanese app that you can find in the Japanese App Store, but other than that, it just measures launching power & adds weight to the launcher and that's it. Pretty expensive, so not compulsory.

Hope this will be enough for your son :)

I've been trying to find some Beyblades for nostalgia, but they're so damn expensive now. I was as lucky as a kid who lived in a rural community with a little brother could be, my parents had renovated their bathroom and there was an old, eventually rusty, tub out back behind the shed where my brother and I would crowd around and launch our Beyblade collection into. As a kid, having the biggest Beystadium around was an amazing feeling.

Just looking at what amazon.ca has, you're probably better off with this: https://www.amazon.ca/Beyblade-burst-B-19-Bay-Stadium/dp/B0167Z1CFI/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys&ie=UTF8&qid=1481645858&sr=8-1&keywords=takara+beyblade+burst+stadium

It's pricey, but is a much better stadium than the one in the Epic Rivals set.

If money is an issue, the other Hasbro stadium is better than the square one: http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=110986956

What are the Takara Tomy stadiums to look into? My son has quite a few TT Beyblades but his Hasbro stadium is looking pretty beat up after about 3 months of use (almost like it is getting scratched/dull surface).

He has this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Beyblade-Burst-Evolution-Colossus-Beystadium/dp/B07B7Y44Y9/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=Beyblade+stadium&qid=1565900464&s=gateway&sr=8-6

Thanks.

So, there are not currently any sets that are (as an example) a stadium and 2 beyblades that aren't the burst set?

Even an older one?

What about something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Beyblade-Shogun-Steel-Battle-Tops/dp/B00C0LQTDY/ref=sr_1_3?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1481658856&sr=1-3&keywords=beyblade

or

this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CFWWDVK?psc=1

There is? I know there is a couple listings for the Red string launcher and grip but not the LR launcher. Link? The one im talking about is this one, obviously overpriced cuz amazon 3rd party seller https://www.amazon.com/Beyblades-JAPANESE-Accessory-Beyblade-Launcher/dp/B0054XOKLS

I found the TT version on Amazon for a cheaper price :) https://www.amazon.com/Takara-Japanese-Beyblade-Defenser-Tomy/dp/B0006J7W56/ref=sr_1_247?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1496185226&sr=1-247&keywords=takara+tomy+beyblade

I would look around and see if you can find something better than $30. I'd be willing to pay $30 for an oldschool plastic bey if it was popular or uncommon, but I personally wouldn't pay more than about $18ish for this particular bey before shipping.

https://www.amazon.com/Paintable-Brick-Walls-Printed-Buildings/dp/B00TO07GMM

They paint up great after priming. Considering buying another set since they ended up being the most used pieces during our last game session.

I found some cheap terrain on Amazon that happens to be well sized for Guild Ball and was pretty easy to paint. Take a look:

• Walls (2 low, 2 high)
  
  
• Barrels and crates (5 of each)
  
  
• Chests (4 I think - I didn't get these)
  
  
• Broken columns (4 I think - I didn't get these, either)
  
  
• Tree stumps (3)
  
  Of the ones I got, obstacles can be made with groups of the barrels and crates (a few crates, a few barrels, or a combination of both), the low walls, and the tree stumps. The high walls make nice barriers. While I didn't get them, I imagine the chests and columns could be added to either obstacles or barriers, as well.
  
  Here's a picture of all the terrain I made after assembly and priming. Here's a picture of one of them after being painted fully.. Unfortunately, I don't have a group shot after painting.

I would like to spend less. The Takara Tomy "basic" stadium costs 55€...I would like to stay low on price. I don't actually have much money to spend and I feel like 55€ for a piece of plastic is a bit too much :/

Cool. So as someone who's knowledge of beyblade is virtually non existent other than some hazy childhood memories where would you recommend I start. I saw a battle arena with 2 beyblades on amazon for $30 and that looked tempting.

Here's what I'm referring to.

https://www.amazon.com/Beyblade-Burst-Evolution-Storm-Battle/dp/B071WWLSCZ/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1522785545&sr=1-2&keywords=beyblade

Takara Tomy B-97 Beyblade Burst Starter Nightmare Longinus.Ds W Launcher Spinning Top https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07679C479/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UsyaCbCNF9DR6

if you can find [this]( https://www.amazon.com/Beyblade-B9499-Burst-Beystadium/dp/B01F6VS3ZG ) burst stadium in your regions "walmart" or target equivalents. if theres a amazon Australia check there too

Amazon if you are willing to pay the price.

http://www.amazon.com/Tornado-Rex-3-D-Action-Game/dp/B002ZZ3BIQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415606172&sr=8-1&keywords=tornado+rex

How’s this one?

https://www.amazon.com/Beyblade-B9510-Burst-Supergrip-Launcher/dp/B01J7YO5BE/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1538835941&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=beyblade+burst+launcher&dpPl=1&dpID=31TDJqDQ52L&ref=plSrch

You can use anything as terrain as long as you define it. You can use a Pringles can and say it's LOS blocking but you can't go on top of it because <insert reason> as long as your opponent agrees.

If you're looking for low cost terrain I have used stuff from this site such as the abandoned buildings. You print them on plasticard and you can build various heights with these. The abandoned building prints out with a choice of 1, 2 or 3 stories and you can print as many or as little as you like. They have access points (Doors) and balconies that you can perch a model or two on to shoot off of and give some cover.

You don't have to break the bank for terrain. What you're looking for is:

• Line of Sight blocking terrain
  
• terrain you can hide behind and use as cover (like ruins or a barricade walll)
  
• terrain that is used as difficult, dangerous or impassible terrain (Craters, a lake or a pool of lava)
  
  If you have those three things, in any number on the play field, it'll be a much more fun game that gives you the ability to maneuver and get into a good firing position.
  
  I also purchased these which were very cheap and work very well for something to hide behind. Because they can be made into a "Box" you can turn them into Ruins for the 4+ cover save as long as your opponent agrees.