Every holiday season there is a must find, must get, must give toy and this year it is Bakugan Battle Brawlers. These toys are the latest craze based on a hit television series on the Cartoon network.



The toys have a retro cousin in that they are like the old game of marbles. Bakugan Battle Brawlers however are definitely from the 21st century. Unlike their distant cousins, where you flick a marble (shooter) and try and knock your opponent out of a circle to win his prize marble(mib), Bakugan Battle Brawlers are rolled within a battle area and over magnetic cards which cause the spheres to expand.

The Metal cards located in the battle area are used to expand the Bakugan Battle Brawlers from their spherical shape to their hidden identity. The Bakugan Battle Brawlers have very interesting names and character types and it takes a 7+ year old to remember them and teach you how to pronounce them. Darkus Dragonoid, Pyrus Gorem and Bakugan Deka are some examples.

Playing Bakugan Battle Brawlers requires at least three Brawlers, but most players have ten or more. The varying sizes, shapes and colors of the Bakugans are very interesting and well done and there are many accessories for carrying, launching and battling the Bakugan Battle Brawlers.

The combination of the television program, games, posters and books add an additional level of excitement to the game. The Bakugan Battle Brawlers are well designed and the colors and the fantasy aspect of these toys are well connected across the franchise and merchandising.

The background story of the Bakugan Battle Brawlers starts with a 12 year old boy named Dan. Dan is the leader of the Bakugan Battle Brawlers and is always out looking for adventure. Dan is an emotional young man who prominently displays them on his sleeve, but he is also known to react hastily and with a temper. He is a tireless competitor and is determined to become the number one ranked Bakugan player in the world.

Dan's guardian Bakugan is Pyrus Drago. Pyrus Drago is the most powerful Bakugan Battle Brawler in Vestroia. Dan and Pyrus count on each other in battle and they are great friends as well. In the game area they are virtually unstoppable and both have the determination to be the best.

Competition is fierce this holiday season to grab the number one toy at the retailers this year. I am sure you will find yourself in many great adventures as you battle to acquire the Bakugan Battle Brawlers starter pack or other accessories. Your battles will be well worth the effort when you see the smiles on your children's faces as they unwrap the Bakugan Battle Brawlers and regale you with fantastical and mystical stories of Dan and Pyrus. Bakugan Battle Brawlers is fun for the whole family and can be found at your favorite online store. Enjoy the battle, get in on the craze!