Bakugan Battle Brawlers ( Bakugan Batoru Burōrāzu^?), is a Japanese action adventure^[1] anime television series produced by TMS Entertainment and Japan Vistec under the direction of Mitsuo Hashimoto. The story centers on the lives of creatures called Bakugan and the battle brawlers who possess them. Consisting of fifty-one episodes, Bakugan Battle Brawlers debuted in Japan on TV Tokyo in 2007. Nelvana Limited produced the English language version and premiered the series on the Canadian network Teletoon later the same year. The English series differed in length from the Japanese version, consisting of 52 episodes compared with the Japanese 51. In February 2008 Cartoon Network began airing the series in the United States. In conjunction with the anime series, Sega Toys and Spin Master released a strategic game, called Bakugan, using metal cards and magnetic spring-loaded miniature figures. The latest season of Bakugan is called Bakugan New Vestroia.

In an dimension of Vestroia, a Bakugan called Naga decides to absorb the energy of the two cores that keep the dimensions in place. However, something went wrong. He absorbed too much of negative energy from the Silent Core. The Infinity Core, the positive energy core, has been absorbed with Naga's sister, Wavern. Both parts must be found and brought back together in order to restore balance and allow the Bakugan to once again live in peace.

The story centers on group of friends who find metallic cards which have fallen from the sky. They name themselves the Bakugan Battle Brawlers and consist of eight children: Dan, Shun, Runo, Marucho, Julie, Alice,and later Maseqerade and Joe. Together they learn more about the origin of Bakugan, the game involving them and battle against theHal-G and Naga

GAME

A strategic game called Bakugan was developed by Sega Toys and Spin Master and released in conjunction with the anime series. The game uses metal cards and magnetic spring-loaded miniature figures, representing the Bakugan. The objective of the game is to capture three of the opponent's Gate cards .^[5] Battle is engaged when rolled Bakugan magnetically pop open on the same gate card. G-Power from the Bakugan, Ability cards (at player's option), Traps (at player's option), and Gate card are summed to determine the battle oucome.

The game can also be played with up to four people. The rules remain the same as with the regular game. Bakugan may also be played in Big game style where instead of three Gate cards and three Ability cards and three Bakugan, Each player gets six of each. Instead of capturing three Gate cards, a player must capture six to win the game.

The game has spawned numerous accessories, such as carry clips to store three Bakugan marbles at a time, launchers to fire the marbles at the game arena, soft plastic and hard plastic play area mats and special gauntlets to store cards with built-in calculators to allow players to quickly calculate "G-Power" totals.

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Bakugan Battle Brawlers New Vestroia Maxus Helios 7-in-1

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By: Spin Master

• Recommended Age: 5 - 11 years

• Manufacturer's Age: 5 - 11 years

Bakugan Countdown!

It is down to the wire now.... before you know it the newest Bakugan will be ready! Just how limited will the supply be? Hmmmm.... time will tell. It would be a wise move to pre-order now before the supply is gone! As you now most pre-orders sold out in ONE day! Huge demand!

Toys"R"Us Announces 2009 Holiday Hot Toy List

Toys"R"Us "Fabulous 15," included right at the top (you guessed it)

BAKUGAN((R)) BATTLE BRAWLERS((TM)) NEW VESTROIA((TM)) Maxus Helios((TM)) 7 in 1 from Spin Master((R)) Word has it that the release date is Oct, 20th, 2009.

"WAYNE, N.J., Sept. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- While times and trends change, one thing remains constant - every holiday season, kids dream of tearing the wrapping off their Christmas presents to reveal the toys that topped their wish lists. Today Toys"R"Us, the world's leading specialty toy retailer, unveiled its annual Holiday Hot Toy List, filled with 36 items - new this year - that offer outstanding value in quality, price and play. The selected items provide parents with a starting point in developing their holiday shopping checklists.

"The Toys"R"Us Holiday Hot Toy List is the result of countless hours dedicated to tracking, testing and identifying the best products throughout the year," said Karen Dodge, Senior Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer, Toys"R"Us, U.S. "There are so many great new toys, games and kid-friendly electronics available this year that we had a difficult time narrowing down the items on the list. And, with toys spanning every price point, parents will have lots of affordable fun options to choose from this holiday season at Toys"R"Us."

With more than 60 years of experience as THE toy authority, and with stores in 34 countries, Toys"R"Us has unique insights into the toy industry and what consumers should consider when shopping for the holidays, including:

• There is no ONE hot toy for every child - While attention may be paid to one specific hot toy each year, that item is not necessarily appropriate for every child. The hottest toy for a five-year-old girl may not appear on an eight-year-old boy's wish list. The age and interests of a child are key factors in determining the perfect gift. Shoppers can rely on the toy-trained associates at Toys"R"Us stores to help them find the perfect present.
• Quality AND Value matter - Value has two components: what consumers pay for an item and what they get for that price. Toys that last for years to come and provide open-ended play are among the most sought-after items during the holiday season.
  
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• Availability of hot products is important - Parents are determined to find the toys on their kids' wish lists. Throughout the holiday season, parents and gift-givers have a better chance of finding the hottest toys, when shopping early.
  

Another big one:

Bakugan: Battle Brawlers with Naga Collector Ball and Exclusive Bonus Ravenoid & Manion In-Game for Nintendo DS

This one is sure to please Nintendo DS enthusiasts. Keep your eyes peeled for more information.
And shop early to find the best selection.

Battle Brawlers under devlopment by NOW Production

Bakugan is cool! Video games, under development by veteran Japanese studio NOW Production, will render the elements that made Bakugan a worldwide phenomenon into mind-blowing digital experiences. Everything a Bakugan enthusiast and gamer would love is here - intense battles, the ability to create your own Brawler, cartoon quality graphics and multiplayer combat.

Battle Brawlers is the first video game based on the smash hit Bakugan toys, card game and anime show. In it, players start off as an untrained Bakugan Brawler and must fight their way to the top of the heap.

Combining the drama and story of the cartoon series with the skill and strategy of the card game, players will become completely immersed in this unique title. Throw Bakugan cards onto the battlefield, and then try to carefully shoot your Bakugan balls onto the cards to unleash their monstrous powers. When two Bakugans stand on the same card, they transform into gigantic creatures and fight to the finish!

Welcome to Bakugan Jungle

Activision announced today that they will be partnering with Corus Entertainment and Nelvana Enterprises to develop a game baesd on the Cartoon Network television show, Bakugan.

Ever since Bakugan exploded in popularity, players have been clamoring for a video game version, said Doug Murphy, President, Nelvana and GM, Corus Kids. We share our fans excitement in doing battle in an interactive Bakugan world!

The game is in production at the Japanese studio NOW Production, which will bring the world of Bakugan to the world of gamers and fans of the show alike. The game will feature intense battles, the ability to create your own Bralwer, cartoon quality graphics, and multiplayer combat.

Bakugan Jungle - All Things Bakugan

Welcome to the Jungle -- The Bakugan Jungle!
All things Bakugan!

It's a Jungle out there and Bakugan Jungle is ready to brawl!

Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming Bakugan innovations and new expanded versions of Bakugan in gaming, video, and more!