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Bakugan Battle Pack (Styles and Colors May Vary)x$25.99
  (24 reviews)
Best Price: $25.99
This Bakugan Battlepack Teal and Red Set has small spheres that magnetically morph into powerful Bakugan warriors when they roll onto the real metal gate cards. Use strategy to place your metal gate cards effectively as each cards affects the battle differently. Then master you precision shooting skills to roll your Bakugan into battle and win. The popular and fun anime TV series "Bakugan Battle Brawlers" has spawned this strategic game that pits a variety of "Bakugan warriors" -- such as "Juggernoids," "Fear rippers," and "Robatallians" -- against each other for points. With this Bakugan Battle Pack, kids 4 and above will enjoy the challenge of earning points by rolling their Bakugan (or shooting them from a launcher) onto magnetic cards where the plastic spheres burst open to reveal the fearsome warrior apparatus inside. Kids will also love the way the Bakugan transform suddenly into warrior mode, and fans of the show will have an especially good time with the game. 
Inside each plastic sphere is a fearsome warrior apparatus. View larger. | 
There are many colors and varieties of Bakugan to collect. View larger. |  | What We Think
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The Good: Wide variety of Bakugan make them fun for kids to trade and collect
The Bad: No instructions with some toys
In a Nutshell: Clever and exciting interactive game that kids will enjoy even if they're not familiar with the TV show | At a Glance
Ages: 4 and up
|  | | NOTE: The Bakugan Battle Pack includes a random selection of six Bakugan warriors. It also includes eight metal cards and instructions. It does not include the optional Bakugan Launcher. Ready, Set, Play!
The mission of Bakugan game play is to battle against other Bakugan to win the points awarded on the cards by getting your Bakugan to land on card. Players will love pretending to be one of the various characters in the show, such as the fiery 12-year-old leader "Dan" or the wise "Marucho," and they gain a deeper understanding of the cards and warriors as they play. The Battle Pack includes instructions, making it an ideal way for newbies to get started with this fun and exciting game. The game itself is fairly straightforward, but if your child has never played before, you might have to help him or her to understand the rules -- after reading and understanding them yourself. While some of the plastic Bakugan pieces are small and could easily get lost, others, like the Bakugan Deka, are as big as a softball. If your child is already a Bakugan fan, the Battle Pack is a good investment. This set comes with six randomly selected Bakugan and eight magnetic cards. Your child will love how this set dramatically increases their collection of Bakugan! He or she can also use the Battle Pack to play with his friends who might not have any Bakugan of their own. Exciting Magnetic Action
The Bakugan come in lots of colors and varieties that make them fun to collect and trade. Most of them are pocket-sized and easy for your child to carry around and bring over to their friend's houses. Having a magnet that activates the warriors is a clever idea that adds excitement to the game. The Bakugan Launcher (sold separately) is a great accessory, with three shooting modes ("curve," "angle, and "distance"), but it doesn't come with any instructions. Room for the Imagination
We like that this that this game combines skill (aiming your Bakugan) with strategy (placement of the cards). We also enjoyed the way the warriors pop open on the magnetic cards -- although sometimes they do it even when they don't land on the cards. Being unfamiliar with the TV show, we felt a little lost at first in the world of Bakugan. But with the help of the colorful, animated Bakugan Web site, we got the gist of what the game is about and how to play. Our attempts to fire the launcher proved somewhat difficult and instructions would have helped. But the launcher isn't necessary. Kids can simply roll the Bakugan like marbles for a fun and action-packed game with their friends.
What's in the Box
Six Bakugan, eight metal cards, and instructions.
MPN: 6009789 - UPC: 778988755143
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Customer Reviews
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Bakugan-Mania
By AGGAQLXPVGM5D on 2008-10-18
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.
Son loved it
By A30UBSOC6UJOPO on 2008-06-21
I bought this for my son because he wouldn't stop talking about it. I first checked every Walmart and Toys 'R Us in toy and couldn't find a starter or battle pack. They are cute little toys and the game is decently fun for an adult, but the kids are crazy over it. They won't stop playing. My son (almost 6) hasn't touched a video game, watched tv, or played with any other toys since he got it. He just spends all his free time with his Bakugan (haven't decided if this is good or bad).
Awesome Bakugan
By A286OKMILHX04L on 2008-05-31
This is a hard to find item at the store.
I searched the stores but could not find any Bakugan.
I looked on line and ended up buying one.
This toy is great. My son loves it.
He plays with it everyday.
The durability is also good on this toy for having such small parts.
We give it a five star.
What a neat toy for boys!
By AYT9I1OH4QRT4 on 2008-06-04
What a neat toy! My son loved it. The game is based on the tv show and the kids love to play and trade toys & cards.
THe only problem is that you can not buy a specific item for collection purposes and must accept what is packaged.
This item is sold out in every store we looked at. Amazon had the best on line price.
Fun
By on 2008-08-27
I think these are fun! I got the battle arena for my birthday. My uncle thought they came with some balls, but it didn't. We went to 6 stores to try to find them. This is the only place we found them. They had several to choose from. I would recommend.
- Son loves it
By A38ZII6B5N66VY on 2008-06-04
Son loves the bagukan and the sets are far more interesting. The toy is too small and fragile for a small child, but very acceptable for the 10+ yrs old.
- Buying Information for this toy
By A1T5A850HIBTUH on 2008-11-17
I looked all over our city for this and it is sold out everywhere but I was in Sams Club and they have a bonus pack for $26 which has the travel mat included. Just alittle cheaper than some of the internet pricing I've seen. Toys get popular, prices double. Its shameful.
- my kids love these.
By A2MBHQVD0NJ0R2 on 2008-06-18
Kind of expensive but really good positive reinforcement tools. they will do just about anything for these things.
- My 9 yr old loves it.
By A1POF2FV81YTOB on 2008-10-24
My nine year old son loves these toys. He used to only play with Pokemon stuff but now he only plays with these toys. He can't wait to get more. The only learning value of this toy is the imagination value. They seem to be pretty durable eventhough they don't appear so at first glance.
- My son is crazy for this toy
By A1PT4377Y90WKU on 2008-10-30
All my 8 year old son wanted for his birthday is Bakugan. All the stores in my area were sold out. I was very pleased when I was able to order it online. He was extremely happy when he opened his present! It's the hottest thing at his school and all he has talked about for months. My only complaint would be the price... seems high for what it is.
- Bakugan pack
By A3K5FZYKNYRXUO on 2008-11-11
This is exactly what my son was looking for. The product was in great shape & shipped fast.
I was so pleased because you just can't find these in the store. He plays it all of the time.
Playing the game involves a constant adding & subtracting of #s - perfect for a 4th grade boy
- Mom of 3 boys
By A1UGNN52UEJTIQ on 2008-11-11
Never saw a bigger smile on my 6 year olds face. The marbles do damage quite easily so one must be careful with them.
- Great fun toy!
By A202MMEIYSAUY4 on 2008-07-04
My 8 year old son and 10 year old daughter are hooked on these toys! We got some on vacation and they played with them constantly! My daughter has not been on Webkinz in a week! Neat collectable toys and they enjoy making up their own games and races with them. Too hard for them to play the gamecard/games designed for the toy though. Toy durable in spite of being thrown on hard surfaces from time to time. Very hard to find in stores in Chicago area though!
- Grandson was extremely happy!!!
By A2A3TIK19DRW3L on 2008-09-07
This is an item my grandson was searching for in all of the toy stores and they were never in stock. He had one and carried it with him everywhere. Now he is the proud owner of the variety of colors and loves to play with his friends with them...
The delivery was very fast and the item seemed brand new! Thanks for very good service..
- Excellent
By A24O9HQM21UL1E on 2008-09-08
I bought this item for my five year old son and his friend. They both love it (as do a bunch of their friends!).
- Bakugan battle!
By A2CVP2VFZ1HBHP on 2008-09-20
This is the current hot thing for prepubescent boys. It's an evolution of the Pokemon, Digimon line. This is threat we give as fluff after all the educational games, homework and chores have been done.
- Son loves Bakugans!!
By A1MV6E8U3LV6MN on 2008-10-14
Son loves it. The pieces and cards are very durable. The dog did get a hold of it, sons fault, but it was OK. He loves them and tries to take them everywhere we go!!
- Fun Toy
By A37IOL75AQLE29 on 2008-11-05
I bought this for my 11-yr old nephew. It was a big hit. These are impossible to find in stores right now. It was great to be able to just go online and order what I wanted. Amazon takes a lot of the pressure out of being a great aunt!
- easy to break
By A3D85IXISNYMJB on 2008-11-21
my son has been mentioning bakugan for weeks, we didn't understand what's that, then my brother bought it as a gift for him, he had fun for few days, then the green one broke, the red one got lost. I can't judge the level of fun with it, because it is for kids and my son didn't play it for long, as educational value it is ok, he learned the minus numbers and some maths. the toys are cute, but easy to lose, they are very expensive not worth all that money,I am buying new ones now, will see how long the fun will last..
- My child loves this toy.
By A2EQPFLRS1632I on 2008-11-24
This is the most popular toy at school. It's tough to find them. Amazon has everything you ever need.
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| Product Features |
- Magnetic marbles pop open when on metal card
- Use strategy to place you cards and set up for battle
- Master you battle skills by shooting your Bakugan and landing on card to score
- Includes 2 character cards, 3 normal cards, 6 Bakugan marble/action figures, 2 command cards, and one special ability card
- Styles selected at random when shipped
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