Battle Your Way to the "Top" with Battle Strikers Review & Giveaway
Lately, my 7-year-old son is all about the "Fighting Moves". He'll do a Karate Kick in the air, form his hands into blades, and "Hi Yah!" with his voice so serious like. He's learning about the world around him, discovering ways to act tough, but, most importantly, having fun while he does it.
We, as parents, take this opportunity to teach him about competition. Whether playing a game or running a race, there is a sense of pride in competing against other people. With this, comes self confidence, perseverance, and a strong sense of accomplishment.
There is one HOT Toy hitting shelves that does just that:
About the game:
Tournament Set is the ultimate Battle Strikers battling playset...experience the turbo power of next generation battling tops with Battle Strikers Turbo Tops by MagNext. Say goodbye to spinning tops of the past and make way for Battle Strikers, the ultimate kid-controlled spinning top battling system!
The Controllers give you precise fingertip control, and fit both left and right hands. Power up your Battle Strikers Turbo Launchers, load them up with Turbine and Mauler Strikers, launching them onto the arena for fast and furious battles! Accelerate your Strikers at 6300 RPM and feel the magnetic power as you use your Controllers to command the battle. (3 AA batteries required)
Included:
* 2 motorized Turbo Launchers
* 2 Magnetic Controllers
* Exclusive Turbine and Mauler Strikers with themed medallion and unique components design
* Battle arena
My friends at MegaBrands, gave Momma Findings and exclusive look at the Hottest Toy for boys this year. Check it out:
I'll refrain from posting a picture of ALL the Reload Strikers they ACTUALLY sent us, due to me not wanting to create feelings of jealousy (just kidding).
Battle Strikers takes on a Classic Toy, "The Top", and recreates it into a magnetic showdown! My son absolutely went bonkers at the thought of "battling" Daddy with magnetic tops. Being we're a little on the Geeky Science side, it was right up our alley as we discussed how our fingertips are able to control each top and the best way to, ultimately, defeat our component.
Even Momma, "A GIRL" (as my son puts it), had a great time launching my top, battling to the finish! My striker of choice?
He didn't fair too well, against my son's Eagle Strike, but I definitely had fun playing. That's one thing I love about Battle Strikers, you can build and customize your own unique top!
As the one that ends up cleaning after Game Night, I appreciate the fact that there isn't much left over. Once the tops are assembled you really have nothing to worry about except gathering the arena, controllers, and tops and saving it for the next night of battle. SWEET!
Momma Improvements
I have a few things I, personally, have issues with. My 7-year-old son found nothing he DIDN'T like about this toy, but you know us Mommas, always on the safe side.
Choking Hazard- With each top comes small pieces of plastic and/or metal balls. This poses an issue with me around young children, like my 2-year-old. He can easily put this in his mouth which creates a choking hazard. Of course, we fix this problem by merely building the tops together, making sure all pieces are accounted for, and our little one is safe. Keep a good eye until each top is built or when/if it comes a part.
Assembly- I mentioned above I like that there really is no set-up or take down to this game. The arena is fully built, however, the tops are not. We love the ability to create a unique, one of a kind, top, but it was a little difficult to get all the pieces to fit in the first time around. Once we built 2 or 3 we got the hang of it pretty well and couldn't wait to open another box to rebuild.
The men in my life, Dad and Son, have gone absolutely crazy over this
spinning top battle system, with added caution around younger children, this is definitely one of the top toys for the 2009 Christmas season!
Buy It
Battle Strikers Tournament Set can be purchased at Target or Amazon.com for a suggested retail price of $39.99. Reload Strikers can be purchased separately for $4.99.
WIN IT!
Thanks to MegaBrands, two lucky Momma Findings readers will one (1)One Battle Strikers package which will include:
-Battle Strikers Tournament Set
-Addition Strikers
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Tell me, in the comment section, what you think of this new twist on the classic toy top. What do you like most about it?
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**Editorial Correction** I mentioned each striker had a magnetic ball, but learned it's a metal ball, not magnetic at all. Each striker has various tips that are either metal or plastic.
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What I like best is that it entirely appeals to adults too, my husband is peering over my shoulder and he and I both hope I win so WE can play with it! It looks like a lot of fun.
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My son is getting a older foster son,an this would be perfect for him,I only have toys for younger boys,not tweens or older,an he could play it with him,I never played this game but it looks like a lot of fun,so grandma may play too!
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Big boys can play and enjoy the tournaments also, I like that you can collect 16 different tops.
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I think would be modern way for siblings to duke it out so to speak. It looks like lots of fun but you are right, with small children in teh house the plastic and metal balls would be huge hazard.
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I like that it's easy to play and easy to use. There's something that is so amazing about tops spinning and my kids, hubby and I, would really enjoy this.
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Has a wide age range so Dad can play with son if he wants to and still have lots of guy fun!
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This makes the old fashion "top" exciting for kids today. I think my daughter would have a ball playing with it.
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looks like it would be more exciting
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I like that it is somethng that my kids could play with together. I also love that it has many different tops that you can get
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I love that its simple so even my younger nephews can play it
I love that this is a game that daddy and son can play together that is actually equally competitive.
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I like that it is a game almost anyone can play.You can collect different tops.Our family would really enjoy playing with this toy.
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I like that you can customize the tops. (And the fact that mommy and daddy would have fun with it too!)
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I love that there is customization and that my whole family could play and enjoy it.
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This would appeal to everyone in the family,. Thanks for the chance.
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main entry: I like it, its of more interest and more of a chalange than just your standard spinning top. And the particular features I like are that 2 players can compete and the arena lets you better control the pieces to keep up with them and not have to chase them everywhere. great giveaway thanks
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I like that it engages two kids and encourages them to work together. My boys don't have many toys that they both can enjoy together.
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I like the modern looks of this toy-my grandsons would love it!
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I like the fact that you can build and customize your own unique top and there isn't much clean up with it.
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The simple assembly gets my vote.
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Look easy to get the toy spinning.
Looks more interactive than the original and the look is certainly more futuristic - I want to play!
Means I can "pit" myself against my hubby :)
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Lots of options...and my husband would love it too!
It sounds like a lot of fun. I think I would have enjoyed having a game like that as a kid. My favorite thing is that you can customize the tops.
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What I like best is that it can be played with with a partner. My Son and Grandson would be thrilled to be able to battle each other, a toy to bond over, how great is that!
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Anything with BATTLE in the name! This looks like alot of fun and can be played by just about anyone. This is definately something that jr. could beat me at too, which is good and bad... Thanks!
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Whe had Beyblades in our house (similiar to this). The boys loved them and they still would, but they lost the pieces to the others. Would love a new one. Thank you
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What I love is that you can customize your tops. My boys love to build and create things so this toy would help keep them creative and having fun. Thanks!
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I like the new twist. It seems exciting to play!
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It looks cute. My son would like it. You can customize your tops.
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that looks like alot of fun my son would have a blast with it :)
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I love the new twist. My hubby would definitely like this!
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I love that there are quite a few to collect :)
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