Beyblade Buying Guide India [2024]

Whether you’re buying old, used plastic generation Beyblades to complete your collection or the latest Burst and X Beys for competitive tournaments, there’s a lot you need to know. Thankfully, it’s not rocket science. This is a comprehensive guide to buying original Beyblades in India at reasonable prices.

Where to Buy Original Beyblades in India?

Unlike a lot of other toys, you can’t just go to Amazon or Flipkart to buy Beyblades. The sellers might have insane markups or there could be supply issues. Buying Beyblades in India is a mini-game of its own. There’s a vast network of communities, groups, sellers, and different types of people that you need to be a part of.

  • Firstly, check the reputed online Beyblade sellers if they have your Bey in stock. These include our website (we have one of the largest catalogues in India), World Hobby Shop, Beyblade Shop India, and Yoginstinct Collectibles.
  • If you can’t find a Bey on these 4 websites, ping them on WhatsApp on the given number and see if they can arrange it for you.
  • Join WhatsApp groups like Beyblade Art Shop Deals and Beyy Universe to grab amazing deals as they happen.
  • There are dozens of well-known individual sellers who have their own collections and a lot of contacts. Once you start buying using the above sources, you’ll naturally identify these sellers. Save their numbers on WhatsApp and you can get in touch with them directly for any requirement.

So, why do we recommend these?

  • If you buy from Amazon or Flipkart, we’re not sure what markup the seller has. These are all third-party sellers who can price their products at whatever price they see fit. This does not happen in the “network” because all members are part of multiple groups or in touch with multiple people, so prices are within a range, mainly depending on the condition of the product.
  • If you buy from OLX, again, we’re not sure of the logic behind the seller’s pricing. A lot of the people who sell within the “network” also sell on OLX, but a lot of other sellers are also there. This means you might be getting ripped off or worse, scammed into buying a fake or midface as they don’t have a reputation to uphold.
  • If you buy from eBay, you might need to pay customs. There’s really no sure-shot way of telling if there will be customs duty applied, or how much. It’s random. That’s why many reputed sellers buy lots from Yahoo Auctions Japan or eBay, then resell it to Beyblade lovers in India, which is a win-win deal for all parties. If you import solo, you might be in for a nasty surprise and the customs duty alone could be more than the Bey’s price!

How to Confirm if Beyblade is Original, Midfake, or Fake?

Ok, so now you know the general process of getting your hands on a good, original Beyblade in India. As long as you stick to our recommended channels, you can be 100% sure of authenticity. These guys and websites only sell Takara Tomy (called TT), Hasbro, or (more rarely) FunSkool and Sonokong Beyblades. All of these are originals in their own right.

But then you have midfakes and fakes. Midfakes are pretty good and almost identical to the real thing. Fakes are terrible and should never be purchased. They can’t even be salvaged for parts very often.

How do you tell if a Bey is original, just to be on the safe side?

  • The metal used in fake Beyblades is very shiny. Watch a YouTube unboxing video of your Bey and compare the shine or gloss with what you have received. Even over time, this shine doesn’t go away on fake Forge Discs, for example, but gets stained a lot.
  • Takara Tomy and Hasbro Beyblades tend to use tri-wing screws (as the name suggests, they have a triple-line head) instead of the “normal” screws used by fakes (because it’s cheaper and more available). The normal screws are Phillips screws that have 4 lines on them.
  • Compare the stickers with the original stickers of the Beyblade. Of course, the seller or previous owner could have re-applied new stickers.
  • Open the Beyblade and see for a brand logo. Fakes won’t mention Takara Tomy inside the attack ring, for example.
  • Check if the parts match the official parts – like rubber tip, shot driver, different weight disc, and so on.
  • Newer Beyblades come with a scannable QR code for authenticity verification.
  • If the Bey is supposed to have a gimmick, then it might not work if it’s a fake or midfake. Though for used Beys, it’s very common to see even original Beys without working gimmicks such as engine gear or RC.

The easiest way to tell a fake Bey is by experience. Something will most definitely be off about them. The appearance, the metal, the plastic, the screws, the tip, and so on. But of course, you have to start somewhere. In the beginning, you won’t have the eye to tell apart a fake from a real one. Get in touch with me personally and I can help you out there. Use the contact form here to send pictures!

Fake Beyblades are never worth it. They use inferior materials which makes them super weak. Even for collection, they are not recommended as they use cadmium or lead in the metal parts which causes a bunch of problems including cancer.

And if you do get a fake here or there, don’t feel too bad. It’s a part of the journey. All of us were duped at some point in life.

Which Beyblade to Buy?

There are four generations of Beyblade:

    Beyblade Original Series (Plastic Gen)

    Takara created this toy line and produced an anime and manga to promote it (Beyblade Season 1, Beyblade: V-Force, Beyblade: G-Revolution, and one movie called Fierce Battle). It starred Tyson, Ray, Kai, and Max. This is the OG series that has Beyblades like the Dragoon, Dranzer, Draciel, Driger, Wolborg, Galeon, Trygle, etc. PlasticsDB is an excellent resource if you collect plastic gen Beyblades.

      Beyblade Metal Saga

      This is a collection of the Metal series anime, namely, Metal Fusion, Metal Masters, Metal Fury, and Shogun Steel. The story follows the cast of Gingka, Kyoya, Ryuga, Maduka, Yu, Masamune, Tsubasa, and others. This is where we are introduced to the Metal System, Hybrid Wheel System, 4D System (the Hyperblades system with Fusion Wheels), and Synchrome System. You have Beys like the Diablo Nemesis, Fang Leone, and Storm Pegasus in this range. Check BeyCentral’s Burst Collection Database to find out all about the various systems and the Beys within them.

        Beyblade Burst

        The next generation is all about bursting Beybattles where it’s very likely for a Beyblade to burst or explode into its three individual parts during battle, making things more action-packed. This generation includes the anime Beyblade Burst, Burst Evolution, Burst Turbo, Burst Rise, Burst Surge, Burst QuadDrive, and Burst QuadStrike, running from 2016 up until 2023. These anime shows follow characters like Valt, Shu, Aiger, Dante, Bel, and Quadra. This series includes Beys like Valkyrie, Spriggan, Ragnaruk, Kerbeus, Longinus, Xcalibur, Z Achilles, King Helios, Belial, Fafnir, Lucifer, and so on.

          Beyblade X

          This is the latest series released in 2023 when Takara Tomy wanted to make Beyblade an actual competitive sport. The Beyblade in this series features three parts: the Blade, Ratchet, and Bit. The Beyblades have the bursting mechanism but things are much superior now. The stadium also allows for more types of attacks and gimmicks whereas the overall durability of the Beyblades has been increased a lot. Beyblades include Dran Sword, Knight Shield, Wizard Arrow, Dran Dagger, Hells Hammer, Dran Buster, Silver Wolf, and so on. BXDB is the #1 resource to find the data on all types of bits, ratchets, and blades to know how to combine them for different types of gameplay.

          How to Choose?

            Okay, so now you have a general idea of what these Beyblades are. You can use our links at the top to check the Beyblades from all these generations and see how they look. But with so many options, how do you choose?

            Well, if you don’t have favourites, you might want to stick to the most popular Beyblades from each generation. Often, these are the Beys of the main protagonist or one of the lead cast members. We recommend you watch the anime to find out the story. This will be a good starting point to make your own attachments with Beyblades and know what to buy or collect.

            But if you are after competitive Beyblading, you will need to stick to Burst and X series Beyblades. And out of the box Beyblades will almost never work in a competitive situation. You will need to do your homework on customisation, then mix and match different parts as per the current meta. This information will vary from region to region, based on who you’re fighting, the tournament rules, and so on.

            You can buy Beyblades that have a common part to replace damaged parts in other Beyblades.

            Who Makes Beyblades?

            Beyblades were made by Takara in the earlier days. The first anime series ran from 2001 to 2003 and Takara merged with Tomy in 2006 and the new entity was called Takara Tomy. Takara Tomy kept on making Beyblades, introducing new limited-edition ones, and working on the next generations.

            Throughout this time, rights to produce Beys and licence to use Takara Tomy’s Beys were given to Hasbro to handle the Western market. Hasbro is a questionable name in this context. They were more after the money than after protecting the reputation of the Beys. They released many gimmicky versions and some of their original designs were straight-up bad. It’s generally considered that TT Beys are superior to Hasbro ones. Both are original Beyblades, however, and in some cases, the Hasbro variant is actually better (more durable or competitive, for example) than the TT counterpart. Such instances are rare.

            The rights were given to Sonoking to sell Beyblades in South Korea. Sonoking also exports now and you can buy Beyblades from them. These are also originals.

            Some other companies have also been involved with Takara Tomy to manufacture or to sell original Beys, such as Funskool.

            Though there were rumours that TT won’t continue with Hasbro with Beyblade X, the partnership did continue after all. Hasbro and Takara Tomy both have the rights to sell Beyblade X products. The licence was not revoked and Hasbro did its own launch for the Beyblade X toy line. For example, the US version of the Hasbro site shows all major Beyblade X products on its Beyblade homepage.

            How Much Do Beyblades Cost?

            Not all Beyblades are in production anymore. Those that aren’t often cost more. But that’s not the only variable here. Some Beyblades are limited-edition ones, such as those bundled with specific stadiums. These rare Beyblades often sell for upwards of ₹10,000, even in used condition!

            So, it depends on what you’re buying. If it’s a collectible item (not being produced anymore), it can cost as little as ₹500 for a used Bey or as much as ₹15,000 for a mint condition limited-edition Bey.

            The older the Beyblade, the more it’s likely to cost. For example, the main protagonist’s limited-edition Bey will cost ₹1,500 to ₹2,000 for a recent generation. But Tyson’s Dragoon GT from the first generation usually sells for ₹10-12,000 even if its engine gear isn’t working.

            The Beyblades that are currently produced cost less, of course. Beyblade X items retail for anywhere from ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 depending on the Bey. Many Burst Beys also come in the same price range. Metal Beyblades are rarer than Burst and X right now, so they cost more. And well-known anime versions or limited editions of the original Beyblade series (plastic gen) tend to cost the most.

            Do you want to collect an older generation? You will need deeper pockets and more patience as they come in and go out of stock pretty fast. Do you want to battle with these tops? Then Burst and X Beyblade collections can be made quickly and without spending a ton of money. Over time, it’s possible to get all major ratchets for Beyblade X, for example, without breaking the bank.

            Pricing is a combination of availability, import duty, rarity, and so on. It completely depends on the product in question. We price our Beys very reasonably based on supply and demand, and you’re bound to find excellent deals on our website.

            FAQs

            All right, let’s answer some questions you might still be having.

            Do they still make Beyblades?

            Yes! The Beyblade OG series ended when popularity declined. TT stopped manufacturing those Beys and started the HMS instead (Hard Metal System). Then, they released the Metal series. When the popularity of Metal Saga declined, again, they stopped production. For Burst, the series officially ended (thanks mainly to Hasbro) in 2023. It’s very recent and a lot of people (mainly new fans) like the Burst mechanics, so it’s still going strong and under production. TT and Hasbro have already started the next generation (Beyblade X) so that’s the other generation that’s also under production very seriously, with a global reach and expensive media spends.

            Why is Beyblade so expensive?

            If taken as a collector’s hobby, it’s expensive because collectibles from the 2000s have a certain appeal and market value. They are scarce, especially the limited-edition ones, and are not produced anymore. It’s the same as Pokémon TCG, where a single rare Charizard card can cost tens of thousands. New Beyblades in the Burst and X series are comparatively cheaper, especially the common ones because they are still under production. As they are manufactured in Japan and imported from there, plus it’s a global media franchise, the cost is supposed to be higher. Nothing can be done about this. It’s not only the cost of plastic and metal that goes into making a Bey, it’s the billions of dollars that these companies have spent on marketing, anime production, talent, engineering, and so on.

            What is the top, best Beyblade?

            Whichever Bey you love! It could be Dragoon Grip Attacker, one of the earliest Beys with absolutely no competitive worth, or the Hells Scythe 9-60B because of its sheer power. It could be Gingka’s Storm Pegasus or Valt’s Ultimate Valtryek for nostalgia purposes. There is no best Beyblade. Even customized Beyblades for competitive battles need to be mixed and matched, and even your best customization can be defeated by someone else’s customization. If you’re a collector, you might want to start by collecting all the main protagonist Beyblades (at least the main line, not the rare versions) from a particular generation.

            Where is Beyblade available?

            Beyblades are available worldwide. Between Hasbro and Takara Tomy, you have a presence in all countries, including India. The Beys that are no longer in production are of course not available using official shops or normal toy stores. These need to be purchased from secondhand sellers, collectors, or the unofficial marketplace surrounding Beyblades.