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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
Bakugan Craze, November 13, 2008
Durability: Fun: Educational:
This review is from: Bakugan Battle Brawlers Battle Pack (6 Pack)- 6 Assorted Colors (Toy)
MODERN DAY GAME OF MARBLES
The Bakugan-Mania is here. I had no idea what my daughter was talking about since she spoke a mile-a-minute about what the latest craze in children's toys. These items are in extremely high demand and are similar in genre to Pokemon cards, Yu-Gi-Yo, and Digimon. The characters appear to be a spin off from Japanese anime, in my perception.
What are Bakugan?
They are action figures that are morphed from small plastic marbles, based upon a television show on the Cartoon Network. Each figure comes with a metallic card that has a point value. A point value is also imprinted on the figure.
A magnetic lock in the toy is triggered to open when the figure is placed onto a metallic game card.
How do you play the game?
Each player starts out with 3 Bakugan and 3 cards. Only one care can be a special ability card. The youngest player starts. Depending upon how many players are participating (2-4), determines where the cards are placed in the arena. When a Bakugan is rolled and lands on a card, it opens.
If the Bakugan does not open, the player loses a turn.
If 2 figures land on the same card, a point total is taken to count up the power value of the Bakugan + the value of the card. The higher sum wins the card and the figure. At the end of the round, the highest total of points wins the game.
My daughter's after-school care has an Bakugan Class where children play in the afternoon. She is 7 years old but her friends who have it range from 6 to 10 years old.
This game represents a unique and revolutionary spin on the game of playing marbles. It is quite creative and superficially complex to play. However, many children are compelled to play it all over the country.
Educational value
Strangely, enough, this toy has an ACTUAL educational value by requiring the players to add up or subtract the values of each figure/card.
Safety and Caveats
Since these are essentially small marbles, caution should be exercised if you child has small siblings who may try to swallow this toy. It is too big to fit into someone's ear or nose; however the danger is accidentally swallowing it or aspiration (going into the child's airway). You should also be aware if you have pets since it may lead to a dangerous bowel obstruction if ingested/eaten by your pet.
Durability
These are relatively fragile items that require users to be careful with the moving parts. Sometimes, the mechanisms are defected or through wear and tear may not allow the action figure to open or close.
Conclusion
This toy system is, for now, one of the hottest items in the toy world. If you are actually lucky enough to find it, or willing to pay the premium, then you should strongly consider getting it. Your child will be extremely happy.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Good Value, December 28, 2008
Durability: Fun: Educational:
This review is from: Bakugan Battle Brawlers Battle Pack (6 Pack)- 6 Assorted Colors (Toy)
This product was a good value for the price. It came with majority high point bakugan and one was over 600pts. I would recommend it to others as a good beginner set.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
My boys can't get enough of these!!!!!, November 24, 2008
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This review is from: Bakugan Battle Brawlers Battle Pack (6 Pack)- 6 Assorted Colors (Toy)
Great new idea---and yet another thing for my boys to collect. My boys LOVE this new concept. Great to slip a few into your pocket and play with in the car. I can't say enough good things about these brawlers- my boys have found a new favorite toy.
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Son Loves Action Figure, May 9, 2009
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This review is from: Bakugan Battle Brawlers Battle Pack (6 Pack)- 6 Assorted Colors (Toy)
My son collects these action figures and was excited when he received this one.
He and his friends play with it all of the time and it hasn't broke yet, so it must be pretty durable.
Great fun for the kids.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Good stuff, October 16, 2008
Durability: Fun: Educational:
This review is from: Bakugan Battle Brawlers Battle Pack (6 Pack)- 6 Assorted Colors (Toy)
My kids like collecting and playing with these. The magnet inside pops the item open when it bumps metal.
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