Beyblade made a splash a few years ago, and while still going strong in Japan, has been absent in the US market for some time. Seeing the opportunity for growth in this market, Mega brought in a Beyblade expert to oversee their new line, Battle Strikers. Battle Strikers are similar to Beyblade, but are different enough to warrant looking into. These new Battle Strikers are labeled Metal XS, and feature heavy, diecast metal rings. These new tops are a lot easier to put together than the previous ones. Read the press releases below to get an idea of upcoming items in the line Spring The next generation of Battle Strikers Battle Strikers is the only turbo-powered battling top that can be controlled with the power of magnetism! The new Metal XS system introduces parts made of pure metal alloy, creating a more powerful and exciting battle. Rev up your Striker with the motorized Turbo Boost Launcher and launch into the Arena. Prepare for the sound of metal clashing at 6000 RPM as you guide your Striker with the DLX Controller. Each Striker is based on a unique StrikerSoul, with a detailed design and personality to collect. Customize the Weapon, Booster and Tip to change the Striker's performance in three categories: Attack, Defense, and Control. Match your Striker with your style of play and spin to victory. You control the battle! Metal XS Tournament Set The ultimate set for the ultimate metal battle! The Metal XS Tournament Set includes everything you need to play: two Turbo Boost Launchers to rev up your Striker to more than 6000 RPM, two DLX Controllers to control the Striker, the Knockout Arena for a dynamic battling experience, and two Metal XS Strikers: Shredder GT and Viking TS. Age: 8+ SRP: $39.99 Available: Now Battle Strikers Starter Set Metal XS Power up your Battle Strikers with the new Turbo Boost Launcher, load it up with a Metal XS Striker and get ready to battle! Accelerate your Striker at more than 6000 RPM and feel the magnetic power as you use your new DLX Controller to command it to do battle. The new Starter Set Metal XS includes the Turbo Boost Launcher with faceplate for Battle Launches, the DLX Controller with more precise grip and adjustable length for finger size, and one of two Metal XS Strikers – Fire Hawk or Ninjitsu. Age: 8+ SRP: $17.99 Available: Now Metal XS Reload Strikers Enhance your Battle Strikers collection with Metal XS Reload Strikers! Each package contains a complete Striker to add to your arsenal. Use the included parts – Weapon, Booster, Core, Lock and Tip – to customize your Striker to enhance its performance and head into battle with intense metal clashing action! Each Striker is based on a mythical StrikerSoul. Build your collection and customize your favorite one! The more Strikers you have, the more powerful you become. Age: 8+ SRP: $5.99 each Available: Now Knockout Arena Take your battle to the next level with the Battle Strikers Knockout Arena! Precision engineered for strategic battling, the Arena floor has a slight curve to increase movement. Curves at the sides of the walls serve to push the battle to the center of the Arena and allow you to perform powerful turning attacks with your Striker. The brand-new Knockout Zone is a half-height wall allowing you to hit the opposing Striker out with a powerful attack -- end the battle in one single strike! Age: 6+ SRP: $9.99 Available: Now Striker Case The Striker Case gives you access to your Battle Strikers collection on the fly, allowing you to customize in-between battles to adjust your strategy and defeat your opponents! Attach it to the new Knockout Arena to block the Knockout Zone and create a caged-in intense battle. Includes the special edition Striker, Dragonfire II, along with additional Boosters and Tips for customization. Age: 6+ SRP: $9.99 Available: Now Fall CHOOSE YOUR TEAM, CONTROL THE BATTLE! The Striker Battle has begun, and it's time to choose your team! Each Battle Striker represents a powerful StrikerSoul from one of three teams: Warrior, Predator, and Phantom. Each Striker has a detailed design and powerful precision parts that can be customized to build the ultimate Striker! Choose your team, collect them all, and build the ultimate army of Strikers. You control the battle -- and the world! Metal XS Ultimate Tournament Set Prepare for the decisive Striker Battle! This deluxe tournament set includes the all-new Stunt Arena with a high-speed spinning center and three interchangeable face-plates for Attack, Defense and Control obstacles! It also includes two limited-edition Metal XS Strikers from the Predator and Underworld teams, two DLX Controllers, and two unique Hyper Launchers! Two powerful teams clash – which will be victorious? Age: 8+ SRP: $39.99 Available: Fall 2010 Metal XS Starter Set (Team Assortment) The battle rages on with the second generation of Metal XS! This new series has three Starter Sets with unique Launchers styled for each team: Predator, Warrior, or Phantom. Slimmer, lightweight Hyper Launchers allow for higher precision during battle, while retaining the same high-powered 6000 RPM motor. New precision-engineered Striker parts are optimized for more strength and better battles! Starter Set includes Hyper Launcher, DLX Controller and a Metal XS Striker. Age: 8+ SRP: $14.99 Available: Fall 2010 Metal XS Reload Strikers A new generation of Strikers with new parts to enhance your battle! New precision-engineered designs with 360 degrees of detail, optimized for more strength and spin time! Customize your Striker to enhance its performance and head into battle with intense metal clashing action! Each Striker is based on a mythical StrikerSoul from one of three teams: Warrior, Predator or Phantom. Customize the ultimate Striker and control the battle! The more Strikers you have, the more powerful you become. Age: 8+ SRP: $5.99 each Available: Fall 2010 Metal FX Metal FX brings a new level of control to the battle! The unique controller-activated trigger system allows Battlers to activate special effects within their Strikers for the ultimate upper hand in battle! Metal FX Reload Strikers The level of control increases with the new Metal FX series! Featuring a unique Controller-activated trigger, you can change your Striker's performance abilities during the battle while you control and attack. Launch a powerful Upper-Cut attack, activate Tip-Switch to transform into Super Attack mode, or activate the powerful Twin-Spin Forcefield to outlast the opponent! Age: 8+ SRP: $6.99 each Available: Fall 2010 For more information, please visit www.battlestrikers.com or www.megabrands.com.