Deka Bakugan (Bakugan May Vary)

It was just what I expected. Seems a little more likely to have a piece crack off if dropped because of the size of the parts when open. Hasen't happened so far! :)

my nephew loved the size of the toy. he enjoyed playing with it on christmas.

This is a supersized Bakugan figure when compared to the original line of Bakugan figures. Even the second generation Bakugan B2 figures shy in comparison by the sheer size. The unit is solid in construction and more durable than the smaller counterparts. Rolling this figure on the Battle Arena is a little awkward given the sheer size (palm roll) and landing onto the metallic gate card is more challenging. No other Bakugan will be able to land onto a card (at least if it is centered), if this monstrosity is on the card.

Since these figures are harder to find than the 'slightly less than impossible' to find Bakugan figures, your child will be considered very lucky to have one of these. Since we only have one, it is hard to say what the Power Levels will range for this product. It is about the size of a 5 year old's fist so fitting into a pocket would be cumbersome and impractical. It will not fit into any conventional Bakugan case, either.

These retail for about [...] depending upon the retail store. Aftermarket sales run [...], if you are willing to buy one. I am constantly looking for these in the retail stores but it will have to wait until after Christmas.

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Highly recommend adding one of these to your collection.

My son discovered Bakugans through another child in the neighborhood and now we are part of the frenzied parents trying to get our hands on just a few. He really likes this one because of the size and I like it better because I think it is less likely to get lost like the small ones. It is a neat concept, the toy is magnetic and when it touches metal or the metal card that comes with it, it opens up into a creature.

Our grand kids really abused this toy and it came back for more. It was a lot of fun for them to see it open.