Gimmick Spin Gears (ギミックのトピンギア Gimikku no Supin Gia) are Spin Gears with certain mechanisms that make them stand out from Standard Spin Gears.īlade Bases (ブレードベース Burēdo Bēsu) contain the axis of a Beyblade. Additionally, the Left-Spin tabs extend out further than the Right-Spin tabs, meaning that Right-Spin Shooters cannot be used with Left-Spin Spin Gears and vice-versa. This allows Left-Spin Shooters to be used with these gears. Left-Spin Spin Gears are similar in design to Right-Spin Spin Gears, the only difference being that the tabs on a Left-Spin Spin Gear are situated on the opposite side of the Right-Spin Spin Gears tabs. Left Spin Gears (レフトスピンギア Refuto Supingia) allow for left spin when used in tandem with Left-Spin Shooters.In a Right-Spin Spin Gear, two tabs (situated close to the right sides of the Spin Gear) would attach to the Right-Spin Shooter, allowing a Beyblade to be spun clockwise. Right Spin Gears (レライトピンギア Raito Supingia) allow for right spin when used in tandem with Right-Spin Shooters.Different variations have now been released that feature weights, bearings and even an engine inside the Spin Gear. The core (center pieces) is not interchangeable in Standard Spin Gears. Standard Spin Gears have plastic casing surrounding a metal ring and gear which is placed into the Blade Base and held in place by base clips. Spin Gears (スピンギア Supin Gia) are a small gear-like parts that determine the rotation direction of the Beyblade, either Right-Spin (clockwise) or Left-Spin (counter-clockwise). The Weight Disk was the only metal part of the Beyblade, being made out of iron. Those with a large diameter can be used for attacking. Weight Disks (ウエイトディスク Ueito Disuku) determine the weight and stabilises a Beyblade. Any part capable of fitting a Sub-Attack Ring cannot be used without one. Since it is not fixed, it can spin freely and has the effect of absorbing blows and eluding opponents' attacks. It can also be attached to Gabriel's Blade Base. It is not compatible with Beyblades like Dragoon F, which has a fixed Attacked Ring. Attack Rings are decorated with various spikes and protrusions that accentuate its Type characteristics: Attack, Defense, Stamina etc.Ī Sub-Attack Ring, or Secondary Attack Ring (二重アタックリング Nijū Atakkuringu) is compatible with Beyblades that do not have a fixed Attack Ring, such as Galeon Attacker. It is often the part that makes contact with opposing Beyblades first hence it's name. In addition to this, old Beyblades with Bit-Chip Covers, such as Master Dranzer, have now been changed to include the longer Bit-Chips in Japan.Īttack Rings (アタックリング Atakku Ringu) provide the Beyblade with it's main contact points and determine it's attack strength and effects. Bit-Chip Covers became obsolete as they became difficult to disengage with the new Bit-Chips. However, as Bit-Chip Covers would frequently fall out in battle, Bit-Chips were lengthened during the implementation of the Five Layer System. These codes could be used to unlock the Bit in the game, Beyblade Fighting Tournament.īit Chip Covers (ビットチップカバー Bitto Chippu Kabā) were initially attached to all Beyblades released under the Four Layer System and their purpose was to protect Bit-Chips from damage. All Bit-Chips on the Japanese versions of the Beyblades had codes imprinted on them.Since Bit-Chips were short in length in their early stages, old Chips will not fit without Bit-Chip Covers. These stickers would usually portray a Bit-Beast from the Anime. While Bit Chips were optional for the most part, it would usually come with decals that could be placed on it of it for aesthetic purposes. Spin Gear System Beyblades consist of five basic parts:Ī Bit Chip (ビットチップ Bitto Chippu) is a circular part held in place by the Attack Ring.
However, with the introduction of the 5 Layer Structure, a Spin Gear was added, All Beyblades released after December 2000 were assigned a serial number with this format: A - 000. Western audiences refer to these Beyblades as 4 Layer "Spin Gear System" Beyblades. These Beys were never given an official system name by Takara and is subsequently referred to as "Early Type", "4 Layers System" or "Initial System" by Japanese fans. They could only spin clockwise and required a screwdriver for assembly. The initial 33 Beyblades released utilized a 4 Layer Structure. These Spin Gears later evolved further, to have gimmicks. The Spin Gear System introduced the titular Spin Gear part, allowing for greater spinning power and left rotation (through the use of Left Spin Gears).