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2003 in Beyblade
88 dated items: 34 releases, 54 anime.
December 2003
Monday December 29, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 51 aired in Japan: Brooklyn's Back ウザいんだよ！ (Uzain da yo! — You're Getting on My Nerves!)
Tyson walks out for the deciding match not knowing which BEGA blader he will meet, and finds Brooklyn waiting, changed utterly by his first taste of defeat. English airing 30 April 2005.
On this site → - Beyblade G-Revolution episode 52 aired in Japan: Beybattle for the Ages GO!シュート!! (Gō! Shūto!! — Go! Shoot!!)
Zeus gives Brooklyn black wings and a vortex that begins tearing the city apart, and Tyson rises to meet him with everything Dragoon has while Max, Ray and the others refuse to leave the arena. English airing 7 May 2005.
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Monday December 22, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 50 aired in Japan: Welcome to My Nightmare! この負け犬が！ (Kono Makeinu ga! — You Loser!)
The series is level and a tiebreaker will decide it, but Brooklyn has unravelled since his defeat, and Hiro refuses Garland's offer to take the match in his place. English airing 23 April 2005.
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Monday December 15, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 49 aired in Japan: Principles of Victory アチョーーー！ (Achō! — Hi-yah!)
Everything now rests on Tyson's match with Garland, whose family has produced champions for generations by following a handed-down book of victory principles. English airing 16 April 2005.
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Monday December 8, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 48 aired in Japan: The Beyblading Spirit 愛だ…！ (Ai da…! — It's Love…!)
Brooklyn's attacks keep coming and Kai barely stays upright, while Tyson honours a promise not to interfere no matter how bad it looks. English airing 9 April 2005.
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Monday December 1, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 47 aired in Japan: Now You're Making Me Mad えっ!? (E!? — Huh?!)
Match four is meant to be Tyson against Garland, but G Revolutions walk in with a fifth member nobody expected: Kai. English airing 2 April 2005.
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November 2003
Monday November 24, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 46 aired in Japan: The Return of Kai トレビア～ン！ (Torebiān! — Très bien!)
With two losses and a draw on the board, Tyson trains on the riverbank and prepares to blade twice himself rather than trust anyone else with the fifth slot. English airing 27 March 2005.
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Monday November 17, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 45 aired in Japan: Max to the Max OK! (Ōkē! — OK!)
Two matches down in a best of five, G Revolutions cannot afford another loss, and the burden lands on Max against the unpredictable Mystel. English airing 26 March 2005.
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Monday November 10, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 44 aired in Japan: Refuse to Lose 絶対に勝つ!! (Zettai ni Katsu!! — I'll Definitely Win!!)
Ray takes the second match against Crusher knowing that G Revolutions already trail after the opener. English airing 19 March 2005.
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Monday November 3, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 43 aired in Japan: Sing Ming Ming Sing! アーユーレディ？ (Ā Yū Redi? — Are You Ready?)
Justice 5 opens with Daichi against crowd favourite Ming-Ming, whom he intends to expose as an entertainer who does not take blading seriously. English airing 12 March 2005.
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Day not stated
- Donitrus released in Japan (A-135)
Spin Gear System · Endurance
- Dragoon MS Ultimate Version released in Japan (MA-01)
Hard Metal System · Attack
October 2003
Friday October 24, 2003
- Twin Battle Bey Double Shooter Set released in Japan (A-130), 3980円
A rare Takara Hard Metal System (HMS) set bundling the exclusive Bey Double Shooter launcher pair with the debut retail release of the Beystadium Balance Type (Tornado Type) HMS, plus recolored Dragoon MS, Gaia Dragoon…
Monday October 20, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 42 aired in Japan: When You Wish Upon a Star ミスターXだ！ (Misutā Ekkusu da! — It's Mister X!)
BEGA's last berth comes down to Kai against Brooklyn, and Kai's fierce attacks are met by a calm opponent who seems to anticipate and mirror every move before closing in. English airing 5 March 2005.
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Monday October 13, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 41 aired in Japan: And Justice-Five for All なんのつもりだ (Nan no Tsumori da — What Do You Think You're Doing?)
Tyson, Max and Ray keep wrestling with the Hard Metal system while Rick, Lee and Michael each stake a claim to the team's open fifth spot, provided they can master the new blades first. English airing 27 February 2005.
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Monday October 6, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 40 aired in Japan: Back to Basics ギブアップか？ (Gibu Appu ka? — Giving Up?)
The Hard Metal blades are finished, and nobody can control them: Tyson, Daichi, Ray and Max spend the day being thrown around by their own launches, with more than one blade ending up at the bottom of the lake. English airing 26 February 2005.
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Day not stated
- Bey Double Shooter released in Japan
A right-spin ripcord launcher able to fire two Beyblades at once, functionally similar to Hasbro's Duotron Launcher but able to use prongs that attach over Hard Metal System prongs for backward compatibility with older…
- Zeus released in Japan (A-129), 680円
Engine Gear System · Stamina · Right-Spin
September 2003
Monday September 29, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 39 aired in Japan: Rebel Alliance BBAの最終兵器 (BBA no Saishū Heiki — The BBA's Ultimate Weapon)
Disguises fail to get Tyson and Daichi past BEGA's membership-card rule at the parts shops, and just as they despair, the White Tigers, All Starz, Barthez Battalion and F-Dynasty turn up ready to help take the league… English airing 20 February 2005.
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Monday September 22, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 38 aired in Japan: BEGA on the Rise 地獄を見るぞ (Jigoku o Miru zo — You'll See Hell)
Hiro's defection stuns the blading world, and his special project is a serene prodigy named Brooklyn whose ability unsettles even his coach. English airing 19 February 2005.
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Monday September 15, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 37 aired in Japan: The BEGA Challenge 1000%だ！ (Sen-pāsento da! — It's 1000%!)
Boris sets the terms: a five-on-five showdown that will decide the future of the sport, with Tyson's side needing to assemble a team from scratch. English airing 13 February 2005.
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Monday September 8, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 36 aired in Japan: Boris, the Blade Stops Here! ふざけるな！ (Fuzakeru na! — Don't Mess Around!)
A hastily announced public match turns out to be Garland against Tala, with Boris supervising from the wings. English airing 12 February 2005.
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Day not stated
- Dragoon MS released in Japan (A-126)
Hard Metal System · Attack · Dual-Spin
Monday September 1, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 35 aired in Japan: Pros and Ex-Cons お前に会えてよかったぜ (Omae ni Aete Yokatta ze — I'm Glad I Met You)
Sponsors swarm Tyson with pro contracts while he still cannot decide whether Boris is sincere, and Grandpa suggests he go and ask his older brother. English airing 5 February 2005.
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August 2003
Monday August 25, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 34 aired in Japan: The Mysterious Mystel キミの名は… (Kimi no Na wa… — Your Name Is…)
Back in the White Tiger village, a stranger who leaps and glides like a bird keeps appearing to Mariah, Lee, Kevin and Gary, doing good deeds and vanishing. English airing 30 January 2005.
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Monday August 18, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 33 aired in Japan: Out of Their League あやまれ!! (Ayamare!! — Apologize!!)
Boris invites Tyson, Max, Kenny and Daichi on a tour of BEGA's lavish headquarters, leaving an indignant Hilary outside, and insists that watching village children blade during his years of wandering turned him into a… English airing 29 January 2005.
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Monday August 11, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 32 aired in Japan: Beyblade Idol わけわかんねぇ!! (Wake Wakannē!! — I Don't Get It!!)
A news bulletin announces that the BBA has been bought out and rebranded as the professional BEGA League and that Mr. English airing 23 January 2005.
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Saturday August 9, 2003
- Beyblade V-Force begins in English
First episode of 51 airs.
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Monday August 4, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 31 aired in Japan: Runaway Daichi じゃあな！ (Jā na! — See Ya!)
The new tag-team champions are celebrated, but Daichi seethes as Tyson soaks up all the attention and decides to vanish on a solo training trip so he can come back and beat his partner outright. English airing 22 January 2005.
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Day not stated
- Strata Dragoon MS released in Japan (A-123)
Hard Metal System · Attack · Dual-Spin
July 2003
Monday July 28, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 30 aired in Japan: Let the Games Begin... Again! 終わりじゃねぇ!! (Owari ja Nē!! — It's Not Over!!)
Tyson and Kai are so evenly matched that both blades leave the arena at exactly the same moment, and a worried Mr. English airing 16 January 2005.
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Monday July 21, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 29 aired in Japan: And Then There Were Two オレならここだ (Ore nara Koko da — I'd Be Right Here)
Daichi and Tala leave the dish at the same instant, and with neither fit for a rematch Mr. English airing 15 January 2005.
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Monday July 14, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 28 aired in Japan: Changing Gears まだかよ！ (Mada ka yo! — What's Taking So Long?!)
The final between BBA Revolution and the Blitzkrieg Boys arrives, but a last-minute inspection finds a faulty gear assembly inside Dragoon that Kenny must rebuild against the clock. English airing 9 January 2005.
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Monday July 7, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 27 aired in Japan: What a Blast! 最高に面白いぞ！ (Saikō ni Omoshiroi zo! — This Is the Most Fun Ever!)
The whole city tunes in as Tyson and Daichi take on Julia and Raul again in a two-on-two semifinal. English airing 8 January 2005.
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Day not stated
- Crab Diver released in Japan
Engine Gear System · Balance
- Manta Diver released in Japan
Engine Gear System · Balance
- Orca Diver released in Japan
Engine Gear System
June 2003
Monday June 30, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 26 aired in Japan: Familiar Faces よっしゃー！ (Yosshā! — All Right!)
The finals move to Japan with three teams still standing, and while the BBA works out a format everyone goes home for a breather: Max visits his parents and the old community centre, Tyson shows Grandpa a new… English airing 2 January 2005.
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Monday June 23, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 25 aired in Japan: Max Attacks! GOーーーッ!! (Gō!! — GOOO!!)
Tyson and Max meet with a finals berth at stake, and the friends' styles could not be more different: relentless offence against patient, immovable defence. English airing 1 January 2005.
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Monday June 16, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 24 aired in Japan: Down Under Thunder パワー全開だ!! (Pawā Zenkai da!! — Full Power!!)
The Australian leg continues with BBA Revolution against the PPB All Starz, and Daichi opens against Rick in a straight contest of strength that fills the arena with the smell of scorched metal. English airing 26 December 2004.
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Monday June 9, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 23 aired in Japan: Ray and Kai: The Ultimate Face Off! まだだ… (Mada da… — Not Yet…)
Tala's quick win over Lee puts White Tiger X a battle down, and Kai steps into the dish against Ray with a place in the finals riding on it. English airing 19 December 2004.
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Monday June 2, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 22 aired in Japan: Sibling Rivalry アンタなら勝てる！ (Anta nara Kateru! — You Can Win!)
With the Blitzkrieg Boys already through and five teams deadlocked, the Sydney round becomes a knockout for everyone else, starting with F-Dynasty against an eliminated but proud Barthez Battalion. English airing 18 December 2004.
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Day not stated
- Aveiron released in Japan (A-116)
Spin Gear System · Booster
- Dragoon GT released in Japan (A-112), 980円
Engine Gear System · Attack · Left-Spin
- Zeo released in Japan (A-115)
Spin Gear System · Booster
May 2003
Monday May 26, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 21 aired in Japan: Under Pressure ダサダサだぜ！ (Dasadasa da ze! — That's So Lame!)
A television crew shadows the world champion for a day over Hiro's objections, and Tyson's every move stiffens under the lens while Daichi competes for the camera's attention. English airing 11 December 2004.
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Monday May 19, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 20 aired in Japan: Burdens of a Champion 負けるなよ…タカオ (Makeru na yo… Takao — Don't Lose… Tyson)
The Egyptian leg closes with BBA Revolution against F-Dynasty, and Tyson asks for a two-on-two so he can beat the circus siblings at their own tag specialty. English airing 5 December 2004.
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Monday May 12, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 19 aired in Japan: One for All... Free for All NOーーーッ!! (Nō!! — NOOO!!)
Max and Rick still cannot agree on why they blade, and Rick walks out on the PPB All Starz rather than play Max's way. English airing 4 December 2004.
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Monday May 5, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 18 aired in Japan: Beyblade Like an Egyptian いい顔してるね！ (Ii Kao Shiteru ne! — That's a Good Look on Your Face!)
The tour reaches Egypt, where Barthez benches Miguel for defying him and hands Aaron and Claude tampered blades fitted with web-like traps for the match against the Blitzkrieg Boys. English airing 28 November 2004.
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April 2003
Monday April 28, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 17 aired in Japan: Same Old Dirty Tricks... 気をつけろ、大地 (Ki o Tsukero, Daichi — Be Careful, Daichi)
Rather than report Barthez Battalion to the officials, Tyson wants to beat the cheaters cleanly, a stance that is tested when Mathilda's rigged Pierce Hedgehog shatters under Daichi's assault and the flying fragments… English airing 27 November 2004.
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Monday April 21, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 16 aired in Japan: Fire and Water 邪魔するな！ (Jama Suru na! — Don't Get in My Way!)
While Max prepares to meet Kai, BBA Revolution overhears Robert and Johnny of the Majestics confronting Barthez Battalion about how the European qualifier was really won, and Kenny digs up proof of foul play that… English airing 20 November 2004.
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Monday April 14, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 15 aired in Japan: Sleepless in Madrid パートナーだろ!? (Pātonā daro!? — We're Partners, Aren't We?!)
In Madrid for the Spanish leg, Lee is grinding through secret night training out of fear of dragging Ray down, and it is wrecking his sleep and his health. English airing 13 November 2004.
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Monday April 7, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 14 aired in Japan: Picking Up the Pieces オレにやらせろ！ (Ore ni Yarasero! — Let Me Do It!)
Kenny throws everything he has at Wolborg, but Tala's Novae Rog attack shatters his blade and takes the point. English airing 7 November 2004.
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Day not stated
- Dark Gargoyle released in Japan
Magnacore System · Attack
March 2003
Monday March 31, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 13 aired in Japan: Kenny's Big Battle キョウジュはキョウジュだ！ (Kyōju wa Kyōju da! — The Chief Is the Chief!)
Benched for the Blitzkrieg Boys match, Tyson sulks off and ends up running errands for a peculiar old man who turns out to be Tao, Ray's master. English airing 6 November 2004.
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Monday March 24, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 12 aired in Japan: When in Rome... Let It Rip! 逆転劇の幕開けだ (Gyakuten-geki no Makuake da — The Curtain Rises on a Comeback)
The tournament moves to Rome, where coach Barthez invites a TV crew to film his nurturing methods while his bullying of his own bladers slips through the cracks. English airing 30 October 2004.
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Saturday March 22, 2003
- Beyblade Engine Gear Try Set released in Japan (A-103), 1,980円
A starter set introducing the Engine Gear System for Beyblade G-Revolution, bundling a Dragoon G Blue Version with a shooter, winder, starter key, and Tornado Type stadium.
Monday March 17, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 11 aired in Japan: The Blame Game オレが悪いんじゃねぇ！ (Ore ga Warui n ja Nē! — It's Not My Fault!)
Humiliated by the loss to Ray, Tyson dumps the blame on Daichi, declares he is better off alone and storms out. English airing 23 October 2004.
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Monday March 10, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 10 aired in Japan: It's a Battle Royale...! まとめてきやがれ！ (Matomete Kiyagare! — Come at Me All at Once!)
The World Championship opens in New York with six teams introduced: BBA Revolution, PPB All Starz, White Tiger X, Barthez Battalion, the unknown F-Dynasty, and the Blitzkrieg Boys, now featuring Kai. English airing 17 October 2004.
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Monday March 3, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 9 aired in Japan: Swiped on the Streets 1＋1は無限大だぜ！ (Ichi tasu Ichi wa Mugendai da ze! — One Plus One Is Infinity!)
BBA Revolution lands in New York for the opening round, where a white-knuckled flyer named Daichi is quickly overwhelmed by the city and both he and Tyson have their beyblades lifted by a pickpocket. English airing 16 October 2004.
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Day not stated
- Dranzer G released in Japan (A-99)
Engine Gear System · Balance
February 2003
Monday February 24, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 8 aired in Japan: Roughing It 合宿じゃねぇ！ (Gasshuku ja Nē! — This Isn't a Training Camp!)
The newly christened BBA Revolution heads to a mountain training camp, only for Hiro to break the news that Kai has walked away from the team. English airing 9 October 2004.
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Monday February 17, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 7 aired in Japan: Take Your Best Shot! オマエしだいだ (Omae Shidai da — It's Up to You)
The American qualifier reaches its finals as Max meets his old teammate Emily in Block A while Michael squares off against the brash powerhouse Rick in Block B. English airing 3 October 2004.
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Monday February 10, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 6 aired in Japan: You're the Man, Kai! カイしかいねぇ！ (Kai shika Inē! — It Has to Be Kai!)
The Block B final pits Kai against Daichi inside a rotating jungle-themed stadium that suits the wild youngster perfectly, with the winner earning the right to partner Tyson. English airing 2 October 2004.
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Monday February 3, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 5 aired in Japan: A League of His Own 100年早いぜ！ (Hyaku-nen Hayai ze! — You're a Hundred Years Too Early!)
The Japanese qualifier opens with Tyson and Kenny drawn into Block A and Kai and Daichi into Block B, with the two block winners to be paired as the national tag team. English airing 26 September 2004.
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Day not stated
- Rock Bison released in Japan (A-98)
Engine Gear System · Defense
January 2003
Monday January 27, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 4 aired in Japan: We Were Once Bladebreakers... オレの道はオレが決める (Ore no Michi wa Ore ga Kimeru — I Decide My Own Path)
With Ray and Max gone to their old teams, Jin corners Kai on a rooftop and needles him about where his loyalties lie. English airing 25 September 2004.
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Monday January 20, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 3 aired in Japan: Invitation to Battle オレには勝てん (Ore ni wa Katen — You Can't Beat Me)
Daichi's dawn-to-dusk challenges wear Tyson down, and a chaotic outing to the public pool gives Kenny a close look at how much raw ability the newcomer really has. English airing 19 September 2004.
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Monday January 13, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution episode 2 aired in Japan: A Team Divided 友達じゃねぇ！ (Tomodachi ja nē! — We're Not Friends!)
Tyson's clash with Jin turns into a three-way scramble when Daichi refuses to be left out, and Ray has to step in to break it up. English airing 18 September 2004.
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Monday January 6, 2003
- Beyblade G-Revolution begins in Japan
First episode of 52 airs.
On this site → - Beyblade G-Revolution episode 1 aired in Japan: New Kid in Town タカオ、勝負だ！ (Takao, Shōbu da! — Tyson, Let's Battle!)
Fresh off his second world title, Tyson is running a neighbourhood blading class with a newly upgraded Dragoon G when a wild-haired kid named Daichi storms in claiming to be Japan's real number one. English airing 18 September 2004.
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2003, month not stated
- Bey Booster F released in Japan, 680円
A Random Booster for Beyblade G-Revolution giving one full Beyblade per pull from four standard colorway options, plus a secret fifth Gabriel pull, with colors keyed to figures from Chinese mythology.
- Bey Booster S released in Japan, 680円
The 'S' companion to Bey Booster F, a Random Booster for Beyblade G-Revolution offering one whole Beyblade per pull, using the same mythology-based colorway scheme with Gaia Dragoon as the secret pull.
- Beyblade Trading Card Game: Collision released in North America
144 cards.
On this site → - Beyblade Trading Cards — 36-pack box
36 booster packs
On this site → - Beyblade Trading Cards — booster pack
5 cards plus 1 parallel foil card
On this site → - Beyblade Trading Cards released in United Kingdom
72 cards.
On this site → - Bistool released in the US
4 Layer System · Balance
- Black Dranzer released in the US
Spin Gear System · Balance
- Collision Booster Display Box (30 packs)
30 sealed booster packs in the printed display
On this site → - Collision Booster Pack
11 cards and 1 decal sheet; one rare per pack, an Xtra-Rare foil in about one pack in eight
On this site → - Collision Decal Sheets
One decal sheet per booster; a 45-sheet series
On this site → - Collision Starter Deck #1 (teal)
60 cards including 5 Starter Deck Premium foils, the rulebook and a playmat
On this site → - Collision Starter Deck #2 (orange)
60 cards including 5 Starter Deck Premium foils, the rulebook and a playmat
On this site → - Dragoon Victory released in the US
Magnacore System · Attack · Left-Spin
- Ocean Wrath G released in the US
Engine Gear System · Attack · Right-Spin
- Polta released in the US
4 Layer System · Stamina
- Wolborg 3 released in the US (B-102)
Magnacore System · Balance · Right-Spin
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