| Every year there's a short list of hot toys that prove | | | | After each player has rolled their Bakugan (the |
| to be the most popular Christmas gifts for kids. And | | | | marble), then battle commences. Battle consists of |
| 2008, of course, is no different. One of this year's | | | | adding up the values on the Bakugan and the cards |
| must buy Christmas toys is definitely going to be | | | | and the winner takes both of the Bakugans and the |
| Bakugan battle brawlers, so here's a quick guide for | | | | cards. The game continues until there aren't any |
| parents on what Bakugan is all about. | | | | cards left. |
| What is Bakugan | | | | The Bakugan Toys |
| Bakugan is similar to Pokemon in that it isn't just | | | | The main items necessary to play Bakugan are the |
| about the toys or the game. Bakugan Battle Brawlers | | | | cards and the marbles that turn into creatures. |
| is also a Japanese anime series in which the main | | | | Bakugan starter packs are a fairly inexpensive entry |
| characters, a group of youngsters, play the Bakugan | | | | item into the series of toys, at about $15 each. Fair |
| strategy game in order to save the earth. It now airs | | | | warning though, much like Pokemon and Webkinz, |
| in a variety of countries, including on the Cartoon | | | | don't expect your kids to be happy with just one |
| Network in the US. The toys and the tv series were | | | | set. Like trading game cards, the toys are designed |
| developed together, so one supports the other. | | | | to be collectible. You can expect your house to be |
| The Bakugan Battle Brawlers Game | | | | overrun soon enough! |
| Much how a trading card game works, Bakugan is a | | | | In addition to the starter packs and Battle Brawler |
| strategy game. It involves both cards (made of | | | | Battle packs, there are also accessory items such as |
| metal) and marbles. The marbles morph into | | | | a launcher and a battle arena (i.e. game board) that |
| monsters and such, i.e. dragons and things of that | | | | can be bought too. There are also other tie-in items |
| nature. The transformation occurs as the marble | | | | such as books, lunch bags, calendars and eventually |
| lands on the metal cards, which is the large part of | | | | there should be a videogame available in the US for |
| the appeal of these toys. They are fun! | | | | the Nintendo DS. |