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2010 in Beyblade
226 dated items: 105 releases, 40 announcements, 20 events, 53 anime, 5 notices, 3 campaigns.
December 2010
Tuesday December 28, 2010
- Evil Befall UW145EWD released in Japan (BB-100)
Hybrid Wheel System · Balance · Right-Spin
- Grip Support released in Japan (BB-101), 367円
An accessory for Beyblade: Metal Masters that attaches to a Launcher Grip's handle end, replacing the built-in Assembly Tool slot.
- Hades Kerbecs BD145DS released in Japan (BB-99), 1600円
Hybrid Wheel System · Stamina · Right-Spin
- Random Booster Vol. 6 Killer Beafowl released in Japan (BB-100), 682円
A Metal Saga Random Booster released in Japan on December 28, 2010, named for its Killer Beafowl UW145EWD prize pull, with an eight-Beyblade assortment giving one complete Beyblade per booster at even odds.
Week of December 27, 2010
- WBO tournaments, 27 December to 2 January 2011: 1 event
1 tournament held.
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Sunday December 26, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 39 aired in Japan: Guard Dog of Hell
Damian proposes a two-out-of-three match to test both of Gravity Destroyer's spin directions. English airing 21 April 2012.
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Sunday December 19, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 38 aired in Japan: The Mad Beafowl
With Tsubasa and Yu hospitalized after Damian's attack, Ryo declines to suspend Team Star Breaker and Gingka insists he and Masamune can cover for the injured pair. English airing 14 April 2012.
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Sunday December 12, 2010
- BB-104 Basalt Horologium 145WD (ITA)
An Italian-language WBO post confirmed the upcoming Basalt Horologium 145WD starter set, bundled with a Right Launcher 2, set to release in Japan on February 19, 2011 for 945 yen.
On this site → - Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 37 aired in Japan: The Byxis of Destiny
Zeo endures brutal pain in the arrangement system as Dr. English airing 7 April 2012.
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Saturday December 11, 2010
- Brad Day Giveaway II WINNERS!
The WBO announced the winners of its second Brad Day giveaway, awarding top entrants a choice of Beyblades and Face Boosters, with every participant also eligible for a Face Booster carrying a chance at the limited Brad Face.
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Friday December 10, 2010
- Nightmare Rex SW145SD released in Japan
Hybrid Wheel System · Balance · Right-Spin
Monday December 6, 2010
- BB-101 Grip Support (ITA)
An Italian-language WBO post previewed the BB-101 Grip Support accessory, expected to release in Japan on December 28, 2010 for about 350 yen.
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Week of December 6, 2010
- WBO tournaments, 6 December to 12 December 2010: 1 event
1 tournament held.
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Sunday December 5, 2010
- BB-100 Random Booster Vol. 6 Killer Beafowl UW145EWD (ITA)
An Italian-language WBO post reported the still-unconfirmed upcoming BB-100 Random Booster Vol. 6 featuring Killer Beafowl, expected in Japan in late December 2010 for about 683 yen.
On this site → - BB-102 Screw Capricorne 90MF (ITA)
An Italian-language WBO post reported the still-unconfirmed upcoming Screw Capricorne 90MF booster, expected in Japan around January 22, 2011 for about 787 yen.
On this site → - Fury Capricorn 100HF (ITA)
A member shared a photo of the Hasbro-exclusive Fury Capricorn 100HF, a redesign of an earlier mold with a possibly different weight and shape, noting Hasbro had not yet announced a release date.
On this site → - WBO Second Anniversary + Brad Day!!
The WBO marked its second anniversary and its yearly Brad Day tribute with a Passport Holder prize giveaway and a signature-icon tradition, alongside a third release of its Organized Play Rulebooks that tightened equipment rules.
On this site → - Brad Day Giveaway II for Passport Holders only!
The WBO opened its second annual Brad Day giveaway to Blader Passport holders, offering three top winners a choice of Beyblades and ten more entrants a Face Booster with a chance at the Brad Face.
On this site → - Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 36 aired in Japan: The Plot Begins to Move 動き始めた陰謀 (Ugoki hajimeta inbou)
While the team trains at Dungeon Gym, Ryuga easily defeats HD Academy trainees with Meteo L-Drago's spin-stealing power, then privately battles Zeo, whose tall-track Flame Byxis resists the theft before falling to… English airing 31 March 2012.
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November 2010
Week of November 29, 2010
- WBO tournaments, 29 November to 5 December 2010: 1 event
1 tournament held.
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Sunday November 28, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 35 aired in Japan: Our Slogan Is "Numbur 1"
Masamune and Toby reminisce about first meeting Zeo at a local Bey-gym and the rivalry that followed with Team Gold-Bank after Zeo's invitation to a new Bey-park. English airing 24 March 2012.
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Thursday November 25, 2010
- Midnight Bull 125SF (ITA)
A member reported that Hasbro was preparing an exclusive reworked version of Metal System Bull 125SF called Midnight Bull, with a slightly changed weight and shape but no release date announced yet.
On this site → - Night Virgo DF145BS (ITA)
A member flagged an upcoming Hasbro-exclusive repaint of the Virgo Beyblade with a slightly different shape and weight, with no release date confirmed at the time.
On this site → - Torch Aries 125D (ITA)
Italian members shared a photo and speculated about the then-unreleased Hasbro-exclusive Torch Aries 125D, with no release date confirmed and no rules content involved.
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Wednesday November 24, 2010
- The Advanced Forum is born!
To mark growth past 20,000 members, the organization opened a members-only Advanced Forum for veteran contributors, restricting posting rights to Committee-selected Veterans while keeping it visible to everyone else.
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Sunday November 21, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 34 aired in Japan: My Friend's Name is Zeo
In New York, Masamune searches for his old friend Toby and instead reunites with Zeo Abyss, now trained at HD Academy and far stronger than before. English airing 17 March 2012.
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Saturday November 20, 2010
- Beyblade Super Deck released in Japan (BB-96)
A 'Premium Returns' reprint set bundling three Beyblades that were competitively top-tier at release, chasing tournament-winning combos of the time; though the Wheels themselves were later outclassed, several component…
- Burn Cancer 90WD released in Japan (BB-96)
Hybrid Wheel System · Balance · Right-Spin
- Libra 100D released in Japan (BB-96)
Metal System · Stamina · Right-Spin
- Pegasis 85RF released in Japan (BB-96)
Metal System · Attack · Right-Spin
- Ultimate Gravity Destroyer Attack 130F released in Japan (BB-97), 3600円
Hybrid Wheel System · Attack · Dual-Spin
- Ultimate Gravity Destroyer Stamina GB145S released in Japan (BB-97), 3600円
Hybrid Wheel System · Stamina · Dual-Spin
- Ultimate Meteo L-Drago Absorb DF105LRF released in Japan (BB-98), 3600円
Hybrid Wheel System · Attack · Left-Spin
- Ultimate Meteo L-Drago Assault 85XF released in Japan (BB-98), 3600円
Hybrid Wheel System · Attack · Left-Spin
- Ultimate Meteo L-Drago Rush 125SF released in Japan (BB-98), 3600円
Hybrid Wheel System · Attack · Left-Spin
Monday November 15, 2010
- Downtime earlier today.
WBO explained that the site briefly displayed a suspended-account message earlier that day because a hosting payment was missed, not because of any member issue, and confirmed the site was back online.
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Sunday November 14, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 33 aired in Japan: Run Fast! Ray Gil 激走! レイギル (Gekisou! Rei Giru)
Argo ambushes a celebrating Gingka, and Tsubasa steps in to face him, confident after conquering his own dark power. English airing 10 March 2012.
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Friday November 12, 2010
- Counter Leone D125B released in the US
Hybrid Wheel System · Defense · Right-Spin
- Cyber Pegasus 100HF released in the US
Hybrid Wheel System · Attack · Right-Spin
- Storm Ω Pegasis Ω 105RF released in the US
Hybrid Wheel System · Attack · Left-Spin
Tuesday November 9, 2010
- Bakushin Susanow 105F released in the US
Hybrid Wheel System · Attack · Right-Spin
Week of November 8, 2010
- WBO tournaments, 8 November to 14 November 2010: 2 events
2 tournaments held.
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Sunday November 7, 2010
- BB-96 Beyblade Super Deck Set (ITA)
Members previewed the BB-96 Super Deck Set ahead of its November 20, 2010 Japanese release at 2,625 yen, noting it packaged extra parts including the 85 track without requiring the Anubis starter.
On this site → - BB-97 Ultimate Reshuffle Set Perseus Version (ITA)
Members previewed the BB-97 Ultimate Reshuffle Set, Perseus Version, ahead of its November 20, 2010 Japanese release at 3,780 yen, listing its three colour variants of Perseus plus two custom Metal Faces and a Beylauncher LR.
On this site → - BB-98 Ultimate Reshuffle Set L Drago Version (ITA)
Members previewed the BB-98 Ultimate Reshuffle Set, L Drago Version, ahead of its November 20, 2010 Japanese release at 3,780 yen, describing its three L Drago variants and comparing its value with the rival Perseus reshuffle set.
On this site → - Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 32 aired in Japan: Explosive Fight! Tornado Battle
Gingka struggles to pin down Selen's evasive Ray Gasher, only for her to deliberately withdraw once Pegasus's power is drained, keeping her unbeaten streak intact by design. English airing 10 March 2012.
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Tuesday November 2, 2010
- BB-95 Flame Byxis 230WD (ITA)
Members previewed the BB-95 Flame Byxis 230WD starter ahead of its November 20, 2010 Japanese release at 787 yen and discussed possible attack and defense combinations built around its 230 track.
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Day not stated
- Flame Byxis 230WD released in Japan (BB-95), 787円
Hybrid Wheel System · Balance · Right-Spin
October 2010
Sunday October 31, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 31 aired in Japan: Brazilian Trap
Team Garcia proposes a continuous four-on-four format for their match against Gan Gan Galaxy. English airing 10 March 2012.
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Thursday October 28, 2010
- BB-88 Meteo L Drago LW105LF (ITA)
Members previewed the third generation of the L Drago starter, Meteo L Drago LW105LF, due in Japan on September 18, 2010 for 1,260 yen, and later compared its zombie ability against WD-track opponents.
On this site → - BB-91 Ray Gil 100RSF (ITA)
Members previewed the BB-91 Ray Gil 100RSF starter ahead of its October 23, 2010 Japanese release at 787 yen, explaining the new Rubber Semi Flat bottom and debating its smash-attack performance compared with the earlier RF mold.
On this site → - BB-99 Hell Kerbecs BD145DS (ITA)
Members previewed the BB-99 Hell Kerbecs BD145DS starter ahead of its approximately December 25, 2010 Japanese release at 945 yen, noting a CoroCoro magazine feature and rating it a strong defensive combination.
On this site → - Divine Chimera TR145FB (ITA)
A member reported on an unreleased CoroCoro design-contest prize Beyblade, Divine Chimera TR145FB, sharing photos and noting it was expected as a CoroCoro-exclusive Japanese release around December 2010 without a confirmed price.
On this site → - Nightmare Rex SW145SD (ITA)
A member spotted early word of a new Beyblade tied to a Nintendo DS game release, noting it might skip random boosters entirely, with a later update confirming it would only ship bundled with the game.
On this site → - Vulcan Horuseus 145D (ITA)
Italian members shared and discussed news of a PSP game bundling a Vulcan Horuseus toy in Japan, with no WBO rules or format content.
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Week of October 25, 2010
- WBO tournaments, 25 October to 31 October 2010: 2 events
2 tournaments held.
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Sunday October 24, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 30 aired in Japan: The Midday Street Battle
Team Gan Gan Galaxy sails to Rio de Janeiro to face Brazil's Team Garcia, reuniting with Kenta along the way. English airing 3 March 2012.
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Saturday October 23, 2010
- Cyclone Herculeo 105F released in Japan (BB-94)
Attack
- Ray Gil 100RSF released in Japan (BB-91)
Hybrid Wheel System · Attack · Right-Spin
- Tornado Beystadium released in Japan (BB-94)
A Metal Fight Beyblade Baku-toyline stadium from Takara Tomy, released in Japan on October 23, 2010 for 5775 yen and bundled with Tornado Herculeo 105F.
Thursday October 21, 2010
- Vulcan Horuseus 145D released in Japan
Hybrid Wheel System · Defense · Right-Spin
Sunday October 17, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 29 aired in Japan: Gravity Perseus
In the A-Block final, Gingka draws on lessons from his fight with Ryuga to counter Julian's reverse-rotating Gravity Destroyer, realizing that fully trusting his Bey unlocks its true potential. English airing 25 February 2012.
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Week of October 11, 2010
- WBO tournaments, 11 October to 17 October 2010: 1 event
1 tournament held.
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Sunday October 10, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 28 aired in Japan: Dark Aquila
Klaus collapses from exhaustion after beating Masamune, and Tsubasa pairs with Yu against Wales and Sophie while Gingka's battle with Ryuga carries on. English airing 18 February 2012.
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Sunday October 3, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 27 aired in Japan: Exceed The Limit!
Team Gan Gan Galaxy denies rumors about Tsubasa's condition just before Italy's A-Block finals, and Gingka discovers Ryuga with an unconscious Tsubasa, agreeing to battle Ryuga personally. English airing 11 February 2012.
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September 2010
Sunday September 26, 2010
- Beyblade: Save our Stadiums
Bladers organized a letter-writing campaign urging Hasbro to address complaints about its Beyblade stadiums, such as paint that scraped onto performance tips and the lack of stadium exits, and shared a printable form members could mail in.
On this site → - Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 26 aired in Japan: The Dragon Emperor Returns
Five days after vanishing from the hospital, Tsubasa turns up near Julian's estate half-consumed by dark power and demands a battle; Wales and Sophie's interference lets the darkness take him over completely. English airing 13 December 2011.
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Week of September 20, 2010
- WBO tournaments, 20 September to 26 September 2010: 1 event
1 tournament held.
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Sunday September 19, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 25 aired in Japan: The Axe of Destruction
From his hospital bed, Tsubasa watches newcomer Klaus dominate Chiyun Li in the World Championships' second round, a loss that eliminates Team Wang Hu Zhong and is framed by Chiyun's flashback to first meeting Dashan… English airing 12 December 2011.
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Saturday September 18, 2010
- Aries 145D released in Japan (BB-89)
Metal System · Defense · Right-Spin
- Meteo L-Drago LW105LF released in Japan (BB-88), 1600円
Hybrid Wheel System · Attack · Left-Spin
Tuesday September 14, 2010
- 10000 MEMBER!!! CONGRATULATION~~~ (^0^) WHAT IS THIS ABOUT SPECIAL PRIZE??
The WBO marked reaching 10,000 members by putting a rare Mercury Anubis 85XF up as the prize for a new BeyDesign creative contest rather than a simple giveaway.
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Sunday September 12, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 24 aired in Japan: The Creeping Darkness
Tsubasa's hospital recovery takes a dark turn when a taunting reflection claims to be living inside him and he shatters a window in agony. English airing 9 December 2011.
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Wednesday September 8, 2010
- Some official Beyblade: Metal Fusion tournaments for the UK!
A list of Hasbro-run Beyblade: Metal Fusion tournament locations across UK toy retailers was shared, noting an 8-to-14 age restriction and Hasbro stadium requirement for attendees.
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Week of September 6, 2010
- WBO tournaments, 6 September to 12 September 2010: 1 event
1 tournament held.
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Sunday September 5, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 23 aired in Japan: The End Of A Fierce Struggle!
With the series tied, the WBBA schedules a final team battle to decide the match. English airing 8 December 2011.
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August 2010
Week of August 30, 2010
- WBO tournaments, 30 August to 5 September 2010: 2 events
2 tournaments held.
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Sunday August 29, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Fusion Video Games news!
The WBO detailed the exclusive Beyblades bundled with each retailer's Collector's Edition of the Beyblade Metal Fusion DS game in North America, and noted the Wii game Battle Fortress would ship with its own exclusive Beyblade in Europe.
On this site → - Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 22 aired in Japan: The Third Match: On The Edge
With Gingka and Kyoya both unconscious after their draw, the deciding match becomes a tag battle: Tsubasa and Yu against Demure and the Masked Bull. English airing 7 December 2011.
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Saturday August 28, 2010
- Light Launcher 2 released in Japan (BB-87)
The successor to the original Light Launcher within the Hybrid Wheel System, delivering a stronger launch thanks to a thicker, sturdier ripcord that's inserted sideways rather than straight into the launcher body.
Sunday August 22, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 21 aired in Japan: Eternal Rivals
Gingka and Kyoya finally face each other in an epic, evenly matched battle, each pushing the other to their absolute limits with a barrage of special moves. English airing 6 December 2011.
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Saturday August 21, 2010
- Big Mac 320YEN released in Japan
Hybrid Wheel System
- Sol Blaze V145AS released in Japan
Hybrid Wheel System · Balance · Right-Spin
Sunday August 15, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 20 aired in Japan: Horuseus VS. Striker
Team Gan Gan Galaxy returns home to Japan to open their match against Team Wild Fang. English airing 17 December 2011.
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Week of August 9, 2010
- WBO tournaments, 9 August to 15 August 2010: 1 event
1 tournament held.
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Sunday August 8, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 19 aired in Japan: The Shocking Wild Fang
Gingka wakes from a troubling dream about Kyoya's growing strength as Team Wild Fang faces Team Chandora for the right to play Gan Gan Galaxy. English airing 10 December 2011.
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Saturday August 7, 2010
- Cyber Aquario 105RF released in Japan (BB-86), 2500円
Hybrid Wheel System · Attack · Right-Spin
- Poison Zurafa S130MB released in Japan (BB-86), 2500円
Hybrid Wheel System · Defense · Right-Spin
Week of August 2, 2010
- WBO tournaments, 2 August to 8 August 2010: 1 event
1 tournament held.
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Day not stated
- Assembly Chamber released in the US, USD$9.99
A combined storage case and assembly tool released by Hasbro for the Beyblade: Metal Fusion toyline, unusual among Hasbro products for shipping without a formal product number and for having been rebranded from an…
- Assembly Tool released in the US
A small tool included with essentially every Metal Saga product that contains a Beyblade, also built into some Launcher Grips and offered in longer form with Metal Face and Metal Stone Face releases.
- Burn Fireblaze 135MS released in the US
Hybrid Wheel System · Stamina · Right-Spin
- Burning Fire Strike 2-Pack released in the US, USD$15.99
A 2010 Hasbro-exclusive Metal Fusion Faceoff Pack pitting a recolored Burn Fireblaze 135MS against Poison Scorpio M145Q.
- Dark Bull H145SD released in the US
Hybrid Wheel System · Balance · Right-Spin
- Dark Gasher CH120FS released in the US
Hybrid Wheel System · Balance · Right-Spin
- Dark Gasher Gear Pack released in the US
An August 2010 Hasbro Metal Fusion bundle centered on the BB-31 Dark Gasher CH120FS starter pack, packaged together with a dedicated carrying case as the main added value.
- Dark Wolf DF145FS released in the US
Hybrid Wheel System · Balance · Right-Spin
- Darkness Howling Blazer 2-Pack released in the US, USD$15.99
An August 2010 Hasbro-exclusive Metal Fusion Faceoff Pack pairing a recolored Dark Wolf DF145FS with Storm Aries 125S, taking its name from Dark Wolf's Special Move, Darkness Howling Blazer.
- Dragon Bite Strike 2-Pack released in the US, USD$15.99
An August 2010 Hasbro-exclusive Metal Fusion Faceoff Pack pairing a recolored Lightning L-Drago 100HF with Earth Wolf 105WD, later reissued in Metal Masters (a North American Walmart exclusive) with printed Face Bolts…
- Earth Wolf 105WD released in the US (B-108)
Hybrid Wheel System · Balance
- Electronic Dark Wolf released in the US (B-11)
Electronic Top · Right-Spin
- Electronic Lightning L-Drago released in the US (B-12)
Electronic Top · Left-Spin
- Electronic Rock Leone released in the US (B-13)
Electronic Top · Right-Spin
- Electronic Rock Wolf released in the US (B-16)
Electronic Top · Right-Spin
- Electronic Storm Leone released in the US (B-15)
Electronic Top · Right-Spin
- Electronic Storm Pegasus released in the US (B-10)
Electronic Top · Right-Spin
- Evil Gemios DF145FS released in the US
Hybrid Wheel System · Balance · Right-Spin
- Flame Bull 100F released in the US (B-101)
Hybrid Wheel System · Attack
- Flame Sagittario C145S released in the US
Hybrid Wheel System · Stamina · Right-Spin
- Flame Sagittario Value Pack released in the US, USD$8.99
A Hybrid Wheel System value bundle from Hasbro pairing the BB-35 Flame Sagittario C145S Starter Pack with a recolored BB-15A Launcher Grip, released in the United States in August 2010 ahead of Flame Sagittario's own…
- Launcher Grip (Metal Saga) released in the US
Also called the Shooter Grip, this Metal Fusion-era accessory attaches behind a Ripcord or String Launcher to steady and improve launch accuracy.
- Lightning L-Drago 100HF released in the US
Hybrid Wheel System · Attack · Left-Spin
- Lion Gale Force Wall 2-Pack released in the US, USD$15.99
A Hasbro Beyblade: Metal Fusion Faceoff Pack from August 2010, slightly recoloring Rock Leone 145WB and pairing it with Flame Bull 100F, named for Rock Leone's Lion Gale Force Wall Special Move.
- Metal Wing Smash 2-Pack released in the US, USD$15.99
A Hasbro-exclusive Beyblade: Metal Fusion Faceoff Pack from August 2010, the Metal Wing Smash 2-Pack pairs a recolored Earth Eagle 145WD with Dark Libra ED145SD, along with two ripcord launchers in clear blue and blue.
- Pegasus Thunder Whip Stadium released in the US
Hasbro's baseline Beyblade: Metal Fusion stadium, whose diamond-shaped mold with two shallow pockets became the template for nearly all its western Metal Fusion and Metal Masters stadiums.
- Pegasus Tornado Wing 2-Pack released in the US, USD$15.99
An August 2010 Hasbro Faceoff Pack pairing a slight recolor of Storm Pegasus 105RF with Rock Aquario 125SF.
- Ripcord Launcher (Metal Saga) released in the US
Hasbro's standard launcher for the Metal Saga toyline, bundled with every Metal Saga Starter Pack.
- Rock Aquario 125SF released in the US (B-102)
Hybrid Wheel System · Balance
- Rock Aries ED145B released in the US
Hybrid Wheel System · Defense · Right-Spin
- Rock Leone 145WB released in the US
Hybrid Wheel System · Defense · Right-Spin
- Sagittario Flame Claw 2-Pack released in the US, USD$15.99
This Metal Fusion 2-pack bundles a recolored Flame Sagittario and Rock Pegasus with two ripcord launchers.
- Storm Aquario 100HF/S released in the US
Hybrid Wheel System · Attack · Right-Spin
- Storm Aries 125S released in the US (B-103)
Hybrid Wheel System · Stamina
- Storm Capricorn M145Q released in the US
Hybrid Wheel System · Attack · Right-Spin
- Storm Pegasus 105RF released in the US
Hybrid Wheel System · Attack · Right-Spin
- String Launcher (Metal Saga) released in the US, USD$7.99
Hasbro's right-spin launcher for the Beyblade: Metal Fusion line, featuring more surface detailing and a longer handle neck than Takara Tomy's BeyLauncher to reduce breakage, at the cost of not being compatible with…
- Super Vortex Beystadium released in the US
Hasbro's Metal Fusion stadium bundled with the original Super Vortex Battle Set, notable for having no penalty pockets or exits, meaning Knock Out finishes are impossible and only Spin Finishes can end a match.
- Wind & Shoot Launcher released in the US, USD$7.99
A Hasbro launcher first released for Beyblade Metal Fusion in western countries in August 2010, later reissued with new color schemes for Metal Masters and Metal Fury; it's a weak launcher best kept for collecting.
Sunday August 1, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 18 aired in Japan: The Scorching Hot Lion
Kyoya, dragging a coffin across the desert, enters a brutal African qualifier tournament alongside new bladers Nile, Marcus and Demure, where winners must then defend their team bracelets from each other for 24 hours. English airing 3 December 2011.
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July 2010
Sunday July 25, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 17 aired in Japan: We Meet Again! Wang Hu Zhong
After their loss to the EU team, Gan Gan Galaxy tries pairing up for teamwork training but keeps bickering until Madoka nearly quits in frustration. English airing 26 November 2011.
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Saturday July 24, 2010
- Random Booster Vol. 5 Grand Ketos released in Japan (BB-82), 682円
A Metal Saga Random Booster released in Japan on July 24, 2010, notable as the first Random Booster to carry two separate prize Beyblades: two Grand Ketos colorways.
- Storm Phoenix 130B released in Japan (BB-82)
Hybrid Wheel System · Balance · Right-Spin
Monday July 19, 2010
- Diamond is now moderator, and a few other rule implementations!
WBO promoted Diamond to moderator and introduced several community rule changes, including a default posting notice for the Questions and Comments board, a new avatar and signature policy, and a suspension attached to first warnings.
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Sunday July 18, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 16 aired in Japan: The Festival of Warriors
In Greece, the team rescues an archaeology-minded blader named Sophie before being denied entry to the exclusive Festival of Warriors for not being EU representatives. English airing 19 November 2011.
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Saturday July 17, 2010
- Welcome back, again !
The WBO completed a transfer of the site to a new host, restoring access after roughly eleven hours of downtime.
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Thursday July 15, 2010
- Bakushin Susanow 90WF released in Japan
Hybrid Wheel System · Attack · Right-Spin
Wednesday July 14, 2010
- Downtime starting this Friday at 11 AM EST.
WBO announced it was moving its boards to a new web host, Site5, starting July 16, 2010, warning that posting would be disabled during the transfer and that access could be interrupted for as long as 72 hours while the domain repointed.
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Week of July 12, 2010
- WBO tournaments, 12 July to 18 July 2010: 1 event
1 tournament held.
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Sunday July 11, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 15 aired in Japan: Libra Departs for the Front!
With Masamune still absent, Yu insists on taking the next match and defeats Aleksey to advance the team. English airing 12 November 2011.
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Week of July 5, 2010
- WBO tournaments, 5 July to 11 July 2010: 1 event
1 tournament held.
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Sunday July 4, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 14 aired in Japan: Sublime! Cage Death Match
With Masamune still missing, Gingka battles Nowaguma inside a steel cage rigged with an electric field that blocks his special move. English airing 5 November 2011.
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Friday July 2, 2010
- Beyblade Metal Fusion now available in the United States!
Beyblade Metal Fusion products went on sale across most of the United States following the anime's June 26th premiere on Cartoon Network.
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Day not stated
- Grand Cetus T125RS released in Japan (BB-82), 787円
Hybrid Wheel System · Defense · Right-Spin
- Grand Cetus WD145RS released in Japan (BB-82), 787円
Hybrid Wheel System · Defense · Right-Spin
June 2010
Wednesday June 30, 2010
- Answering questions and SPAM. [No, we do not answer your questions here!]
The WBO set a moderation policy directing members to redirect repeated newbie questions to existing resources such as Beywiki rather than re-answering them, and asked members not to respond to spam posts, only report them.
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Sunday June 27, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 13 aired in Japan: Russia, Land of the Cold
Traveling by train to Russia, Gan Gan Galaxy meets scientist Aleksey and his team Lovushka, who secretly steal Bey data from Madoka's computer while pretending to lose practice matches. English airing 29 October 2011.
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Saturday June 26, 2010
- BeyLauncher LR (Metal Saga) released in Japan (BB-80), 1300円
A dual-spin BeyLauncher whose removable cap switches between black/blue right-spin prongs and white left-spin prongs, locking the string so it cannot be pulled unless a cap is properly seated.
- Gravity Destroyer AD145WD released in Japan (BB-80), 1300円
Hybrid Wheel System · Defense · Dual-Spin
- Launcher Rubber released in Japan (BB-81), 315円
A small rubber accessory for the Beyblade: Metal Fusion line, sold by Takara Tomy in Japan starting June 26, 2010 in three different colors.
Sunday June 20, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 12 aired in Japan: The Bey with a Hero's Name
Team Gan Gan Galaxy travels to Arabia and befriends the local Desert Blaze team before watching them face EU representative Julian Konzern, who battles alone against all three at once. English airing 22 October 2011.
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Wednesday June 16, 2010
- This is ridiculous...
A Committee member wagered that no US tournament would be organized that summer, sparking discussion among members about why American Beyblade activity lagged behind other regions.
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Sunday June 13, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 11 aired in Japan: The 4,000 Year Old Secret
In the deciding match of round one, Gingka faces team leader Dashan, whose Rock Zurafa absorbs light hits, forcing a harder strategy. English airing 15 October 2011.
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Saturday June 12, 2010
- Hyper Vitesse! We now have a French forum!
The WBO opened a dedicated French-language sub-forum for its growing francophone membership and asked for help translating the Standard and Universal format rulebooks into French.
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Tuesday June 8, 2010
- Welcome back!
The WBO confirmed its site was stable again after a database reversion tied to hosting problems, and explained that accounts and content created after June 4th could not be recovered.
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Week of June 7, 2010
- WBO tournaments, 7 June to 13 June 2010: 2 events
2 tournaments held.
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Sunday June 6, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 10 aired in Japan: Lacerta's Will
Tsubasa faces Chiyun in round two, and while Eagle initially struggles to damage the defensive Lacerta, the fight shifts once Tsubasa's dark side resurfaces mid-battle. English airing 8 October 2011.
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Wednesday June 2, 2010
- Beylotto Results and Passport Renewal!
The WBO announced Beylotto prize winners, marked passing 5,000 members, explained that rising hosting costs had forced a plan change, and reminded Bladers how yearly Blader Passport PayPal renewals worked.
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May 2010
Sunday May 30, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 9 aired in Japan: The World Championships Begin!
Struggling to overcome his loss to Chao Xin, Masamune trains under a stranger's guidance to focus his strength. English airing 1 October 2011.
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Thursday May 27, 2010
- BEYDAYS 2010! - May 29th and 30th
The WBO announced BeyDays 2010 tournaments in Toronto, London and Reggio Emilia, Italy, alongside a lottery-style giveaway for entrants, and issued Release 2.1 of its Standard and Universal Rules.
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Tuesday May 25, 2010
- Beyblade Metal Fusion appearing in fall 2010 for several other countries!
The WBO published Beyblade Metal Fusion's international retail rollout schedule, spanning Canada through Australia and New Zealand between May and November 2010, along with the regional licensing agents Nelvana had appointed for each territory.
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Week of May 24, 2010
- WBO tournaments, 24 May to 30 May 2010: 2 events
2 tournaments held.
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Sunday May 23, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 8 aired in Japan: The Third Man
Team Gan Gan Galaxy receives the World Championship rules and squabbles over who should lead. English airing 24 September 2011.
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Saturday May 22, 2010
- Metal Assist released in Japan (BB-79), 525円
Metal Assist is a small accessory Takara Tomy released in Japan on May 22, 2010 alongside the Beyblade: Metal Fusion toyline.
- Rock Zurafa R145WB released in Japan (BB-78)
Hybrid Wheel System · Defense · Right-Spin
Week of May 17, 2010
- WBO tournaments, 17 May to 23 May 2010: 1 event
1 tournament held.
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Sunday May 16, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 7 aired in Japan: The Beylin Temple in the Sky
Team Gan Gan Galaxy arrives in China and, after sightseeing, meets members of Team Wang Hu Zhong at their mountain temple, including team leader Dashan. English airing 17 September 2011.
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Saturday May 15, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Fusion in Canadian stores now!
Beyblade Metal Fusion products reached Canadian Toys 'R' Us shelves, and the WBO flagged the new BeybladeBattles.com site, which allowed registration but limited play to the computer until a product code was entered.
On this site → - Beyblade: Metal Fusion begins in English
First episode of 51 airs.
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Sunday May 9, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 6 aired in Japan: Soar Into the World!
With Kyoya declining his spot, Yu and Tsubasa battle for the final team slot; Yu wins by cleverly shifting his special move's frequency, securing his place. English airing 10 September 2011.
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Wednesday May 5, 2010
- It's here: THE BEYPOINT SYSTEM IS BACK!
The WBO relaunched the Beypoint ranking system with a fairer point exchange based on opponents' rank, restricted eligible matches to sanctioned tournaments to curb cheating, banned the Libra Wheel, narrowed the Standard Format's legal stadiums, added a rule against touching the stadium during a…
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Sunday May 2, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 5 aired in Japan: Final Battle! Leone VS. Aquila
Kyoya and Tsubasa face off after intense training, with Tsubasa's dark side briefly seizing control mid-battle before his Eagle spirit frees him. English airing 3 September 2011.
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April 2010
Friday April 30, 2010
- Beyblade.com finally opens!
The WBO reported that Beyblade.com had launched, at the time redirecting to YTV's Metal Fusion page with anime trailers and voice clips, and noted Cartoon Network would air the show in the United States that fall.
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Sunday April 25, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 4 aired in Japan: Ticket to the World
Japan holds qualifiers for the World Beyblade Championships, with Masamune, Tsubasa, Yu and Kyoya reaching the semifinals. English airing 27 August 2011.
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Saturday April 24, 2010
- Bey Deck Case released in Japan
A three-compartment tournament deck case for Takara Tomy's official '3 Deck Battle' WBBA format, each numbered compartment including a small stadium indent for test launches before a match, also bundled into other…
- Beyblade Deck Entry Set released in Japan, 2625円
The original Deck System promotional set for Takara Tomy's 3-Deck WBBA tournament format, bundling three Beyblades and a Bey Deck Case; it contains mostly outclassed parts apart from R²F.
- Galaxy Pegasis DX Set released in Japan
A Starter Set for Beyblade: Metal Masters released April 24th, 2010, pairing Galaxy Pegasis W105R²F with a blue String Launcher, a matching Three Segment Launcher Grip, and a white Attack Type stadium; early production…
- Thermal Lacerta WA130HF released in Japan (BB-74)
Hybrid Wheel System · Balance · Right-Spin
Sunday April 18, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 3 aired in Japan: A New Challenge
After childish rivalry antics, Gingka and friends are invited to a Chinatown temple where a Chinese team challenges Gingka and Masamune to a tag battle. English airing 20 August 2011.
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Tuesday April 13, 2010
- BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion on air in Canada on May 15th!
Kai-V shared a Corus Entertainment press release confirming that Beyblade: Metal Fusion would premiere on YTV in Canada on May 15, 2010, timed to coincide with the toyline's Canadian launch.
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Week of April 12, 2010
- WBO tournaments, 12 April to 18 April 2010: 1 event
1 tournament held.
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Sunday April 11, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 2 aired in Japan: The Persistent Challenger
Masamune repeatedly challenges Gingka to battles, but Galaxy Pegasus's wild, untamed power keeps knocking Ray Striker out before Gingka can find real satisfaction in winning. English airing 20 August 2011.
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Sunday April 4, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Masters begins in Japan
First episode of 51 airs.
On this site → - Beyblade: Metal Masters episode 1 aired in Japan: Seeking the Legend
A mysterious new blader, Masamune Kadoya, arrives in Japan demanding to fight Gingka, casually beating Yu's Libra along the way. English airing 20 August 2011.
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Thursday April 1, 2010
- 3-Segment Launcher Grip released in Japan (BB-73)
An accessory launcher grip for the Metal Masters toyline, positioned as the upgraded successor to the plain Launcher Grip.
- Beypoint Card released in Japan (BB-70), 1600円
A card-based successor to the Beypointer for Metal Masters and Metal Fury, storing Bey Points readable by Beyta 2 arcade machines or earned at WBBA events, transferable to and from Beypointers, and depicted in the anime…
- Galaxy Pegasus GB145MS released in Japan
Hybrid Wheel System · Stamina · Right-Spin
- Galaxy Pegasus W105R2F released in Japan (BB-70), 1600円
Hybrid Wheel System · Attack · Right-Spin
- Mercury Anubius 85XF released in Japan
Hybrid Wheel System · Attack · Right-Spin
- Ray Striker D125CS released in Japan (BB-71)
Hybrid Wheel System · Attack · Right-Spin
March 2010
Sunday March 28, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Fusion episode 51 aired in Japan: Blader's Spirit ブレーダーの心
As Ryuga fully transforms under L-Drago's dark power, Ryo explains that only the Blader's Spirit can save Gingka now. English airing 12 March 2011.
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Saturday March 27, 2010
- Striker Axis || Parts Design Extravaganza!
An affiliate site, Striker Axis, promoted its own booster/tip design contest with MEGA-supplied prizes and introduced a decal reward system for its members, unrelated to any WBO rules decision.
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Monday March 22, 2010
- WBO Authorized Beyblade Dealer Program!
The organization launched an affiliate dealer program with two online retailers, theINtoy and dimsum2u, adding referral links to product topics, a discount group, a retailer review section, and a dedicated marketplace subforum for the partners.
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Sunday March 21, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Fusion episode 50 aired in Japan: The Furious Final Battle! 怒りの最終決戦(ファイナルバトル)!
With Kyoya defeated, Ryuga effortlessly beats Benkei too before demanding an isolated, spectator-free final battle against Gingka atop a specially built skyscraper stadium. English airing 5 March 2011.
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Sunday March 14, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Fusion episode 49 aired in Japan: Fierce Battle! Lion vs. Dragon 激戦!獅子対竜
Kyoya faces Ryuga in the semifinal, determined to defeat him before challenging Gingka for the title. English airing 26 February 2011.
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Sunday March 7, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Fusion episode 48 aired in Japan: The Truth About Light and Darkness 光と闇の真実
Phoenix's shattered mask reveals him as Gingka's father, Ryo Hagane, who rescues Yu and seven other captured bladers before recounting the deep history of L-Drago and Pegasus and the ancient battle between light and… English airing 19 February 2011.
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February 2010
Sunday February 28, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Fusion episode 47 aired in Japan: Bonds of Steel 鋼の絆
Gingka struggles against Reiji's transformed Poison Serpent, which has become a Medusa-like attacker that seems to petrify anything it strikes. English airing 12 February 2011.
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Monday February 22, 2010
- A new beginning : Galaxy Pegasis W105R2F!
The WBO reported the broadcast schedule for the second season of Metal Fight Beyblade in Japan and noted that the Quetzalcoatl 90WF promotional campaign would end that March, to be followed by the limited Mercury Anubis 85XF.
On this site → - BEYBLADE : Metal Fusion
Kai-V reported that Hasbro would launch Takara-Tomy's Metal Fight Beyblade toyline internationally as BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion, arriving in Canada by March 2010 and in the UK and US that September, renaming several core parts for English-speaking markets and pairing releases with a new…
On this site → - Restructuring for more efficient moderating.
The WBO split its staff into Committee Members and a new Global Moderators tier, added moderators, and launched a staff-only Bey News forum to keep a clear history of Beyblade news.
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Sunday February 21, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Fusion episode 46 aired in Japan: Libra Disappears 託された想い
Doji, confident in Ryuga's path to victory, has his elite squad ambush and kidnap Yu for failing his deal, while Kenta and Hyoma go searching for him and get pulled into a dangerous confrontation with Doji himself. English airing 5 February 2011.
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Week of February 15, 2010
- WBO tournaments, 15 February to 21 February 2010: 1 event
1 tournament held.
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Monday February 15, 2010
- Burn Pisces ED145WF released in Japan
Hybrid Wheel System · Attack · Right-Spin
Sunday February 14, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Fusion episode 45 aired in Japan: Eagle Counterattacks 逆襲のアクイラ
Tsubasa faces Ryuga alone in the final quarterfinal, studying his prior loss to find an opening. English airing 29 January 2011.
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Saturday February 13, 2010
- Poison Serpent SW145SD released in Japan (BB-69), 892円
Hybrid Wheel System · Balance · Right-Spin
Sunday February 7, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Fusion episode 44 aired in Japan: Entrusted Emotions 託された想い
Yu tells the group how Ryuga steals the spirits of Battle Bladers losers, spurring an enraged Kenta to swap performance tips with Yu and challenge Reiji himself. English airing 22 January 2011.
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January 2010
Sunday January 31, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Fusion episode 43 aired in Japan: The Deck is Stacked 仕組まれた対戦
Yu is found to have escaped his brutal battle with Reiji as Doji rearranges the quarterfinal order out of spite. English airing 15 January 2011.
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Sunday January 24, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Fusion episode 42 aired in Japan: The Dragon's Punishment ドラゴンの制裁
The quarterfinal matchups are announced as Ryuga continues absorbing power by defeating every loser from the first round. English airing 8 January 2011.
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Saturday January 23, 2010
- Rock Scorpio T125JB released in Japan (BB-65)
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Thursday January 21, 2010
- A few simple reforms.
The WBO reorganized its General forum into four regional sub-forums and introduced a mandatory prefix system, later automated by a plugin, for location and marketplace threads to make topics easier to find.
On this site → - New Affiliate: Striker Axis!
The WBO added Battle Strikers fan site Striker Axis as a sanctioned affiliate, aiming to ease tension between the two communities by stating that both games could be enjoyed on their own terms.
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Sunday January 17, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Fusion episode 41 aired in Japan: The Serpent's Terror
In the continuing quarterfinals, Kyoya and Tsubasa both advance easily, but the sinister Reiji Mizuchi reveals his Poison Serpent and psychologically breaks Hyoma before shattering his Bey with a brutal special move. English airing 18 December 2010.
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Sunday January 10, 2010
- Beyblade: Metal Fusion episode 40 aired in Japan: GO! Battle Bladers! GO!バトルブレーダーズ!
Battle Bladers formally begins with sixteen qualifiers, most of them unknowingly facing Dark Nebula plants. English airing 11 December 2010.
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Week of January 4, 2010
- WBO tournaments, 4 January to 10 January 2010: 1 event
1 tournament held.
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2010, month not stated
- Attack & Balance Parts Set released in Japan, 525円
A limited-quantity parts set for Metal Masters, bundling three Tracks (90, 105, 125) with three Performance Tips (RF, SF, WF), sold exclusively through WBBA stores and events.
- Beyblade Battle Online Cards released in Worldwide
374 cards.
On this site → - Electronic Dark Pegasus released in the US (B-14)
Electronic Top · Right-Spin
- Fighting Bear Fury 2-Pack released in the US, USD$15.99
A Hasbro-exclusive Faceoff Pack for Beyblade: Metal Fusion released in August 2010, pairing a recolored Rock Orso D125B with a Flame Aries H145FS and supplying two ripcord launchers in clear yellow and blue.
- Lightning Screwdriver 2-Pack released in the US, USD$15.99
A Hasbro Beyblade: Metal Fusion Faceoff Pack from 2010 pairing a recolored Storm Capricorn M145Q with Rock Gasher DF145WB, named after Storm Capricorn's Spin Screwdriver Special Move.
- Mini Beyblade Stadium EX released in Japan
Takara Tomy's 2010 Mini Beyblade Stadium EX shrinks the format down, pairing miniature recolors of Galaxy Pegasis and Ray Unicorno — the Black Hole and Aurora versions — with two small shooters and two mini stadiums,…
- Rapid Deploy Case released in the US, USD$7.99
A Hasbro accessory for the Beyblade: Metal Fusion and Metal Masters toylines, released in western markets in 2010 and modeled on the Beycase gear carried by anime characters like Gingka Hagane.
- Red Horn Uppercut 2-Pack released in the US
A Hasbro-exclusive Beyblade: Metal Fusion Faceoff Pack released in 2010, bundling a recolored Dark Bull H145SD against a recolored Storm Leone 100HF along with two launchers and two ripcords.
- Rock Orso D125B released in the US
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- Spiral Blitz 2-Pack released in the US, USD$15.99
A faceoff pack pairing a recolored Earth Virgo with Evil Pisces, later reprinted in wave 5 of the Metal Masters toyline.
- Stamina & Defense Parts Set released in Japan, 525円
A limited-quantity Metal Masters parts set gathering Stamina- and Defense-oriented components, sold only through WBBA stores and events rather than general retail.
- Storm Leone 100HF released in the US (B-105)
Hybrid Wheel System · Attack
- Thermal Pisces T125ES released in the US
Hybrid Wheel System · Stamina · Right-Spin
Nothing in 2010 matches. Try another word or another year.