The RC Beyblade Series (RCベイブレードシリーズ RC Beiburēdo Shirīzu) was released in November 2001. It uses a "three layer system": the Bit Chip, Attack Ring, and the RC Blade Base.
Information[]
RC Beyblades must be equipped with Blade Bases of different frequencies before battle is possible. RC Beyblades need to be charged for a minute before use and can only be used for a few minutes before they need to be recharged. After extended use, the Beyblade's internal power will eventually die out.
Although they cannot be used in official Beyblading Tournaments, they can be used in all other official Events that allow RC Beyblades. The reason for this is that their steerable attack patterns is considered an unfair advantage.
All Beyblades were assigned a serial number with this format: RA - 000
Parts[]
Bit Chips (BC)[]
A Bit Chip (ビットチップ Bitto Chippu) is a circular part held in place by the Attack Ring. 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. These stickers would usually portray a Bit-Beast from the Anime. Since Bit-Chips were short in length in their early stages, old Chips will not fit without Bit-Chip Covers.
Bit Chip Covers[]
Bit Chip Covers (ビットチップカバー Bitto Chippu Kabā) were initially attached to all Beyblades released under this System and their purpose was to protect Bit-Chips from damage. However, as Bit-Chip Covers would frequently fall out in battle, Bit-Chips were lengthened during the implementation of the Spin Gear System. Bit-Chip Covers became obsolete as they became difficult to disengage with the new Bit-Chips. 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.
Attack Rings (AR)[]
Attack 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. It is often the part that makes contact with opposing Beyblades first hence it's name. Attack Rings are decorated with various spikes and protrusions that accentuate its Type characteristics: Attack, Defense, Stamina etc.
RC Attack Rings[]
RC Attack Rings (RCアタックリング RC Atakku Ringu) are the no different from the ones on their original counterparts and can be removed and exchanged with other Attack Rings from the First Generation. However, RC Beyblades have unique Blade Bases, in which the Weight Disk is fixed, that do not allow the use of Attack Rings that overlap the Weight Disk. In all except Hasbro's Engine Gear RC beyblades, the metal weight disk is a plastic component that resembles a 10-sided weight disk.
- The width of the plastic weight disk prevents attack rings that normally overlap the weight disk to be installed. Therefore, Driger V2's Attack Ring had been modified for the RC version so that it can be used with any Weight Disk. Its slopes are raised higher than the original Driger V2.
- Hasbro corrected this problem with their Driger G RC Beyblade by creating a gap with a small plastic ring, such that Attack Ringsdesigned to overlap the Weight Disk can be used.
Blade Bases (BB)[]
Blade Bases (ブレードベース Burēdo Bēsu) contain the axis of a Beyblade. This part roughly determines the overall Type, spin and movement of a Beyblade and provides them with traction.
RC Blade Bases[]
RC Blade Bases (RCブレードベース RC Burēdo Bēsu) are the focal part of RC Beyblades. RC Blade Bases contain springs whilst the Blade Tip contains a compact motor allowing that the direction and intensity of rotation can be changed by remote control. The charging contacts are on one side of the blade base and can be attached to that of the launcher. The frequencies are 27MHz, 25MHz, 45MHz and 57MHz. All RC Beyblades have a circular Weight Disk that is fixed onto the Blade Base and cannot not be removed.
- All RC Beyblades, except Wolborg 4, have wide Semi-Flat Bases. Wolborg 4 has the RC Super Semi-Flat Base which is is considerably sharper and grants the Beyblade longer endurance.
- Hasbro-Exclusive RC Beyblades are also equipped with Semi-Flat Bases, but have a plastic Ring that can be removed and replaced with Attack Rings that are designed to overlap the Weight Disk.
Beyblades[]
Hasbro only released Dragoon V2 (27 MHz) and Dranzer V2 (45MHz) in Spring 2004.
Product ID | Name | Classification | Type | Takara Release Date | Hasbro Release Date |
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RA-01 | RC Beyblade Dragoon V2 (27 MHz) RC Beyblade Dragoon V2 (27 MHz) RCベイブレード ドラグーンV2 (27 MHz) |
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RA-02 | RC Beyblade Dragoon V2 (35 MHz) RC Beyblade Dragoon V2 (35 MHz) RCベイブレード ドライグーンV2 (35 MHz) |
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RA-03 | RC Beyblade Dranzer V2 (45 MHz) RC Beyblade Dranzer V2 (45 MHz) RCベイブレード ドランザーV2 (45 MHz) |
Spring 2004 | |||
RA-04 | RC Beyblade Dranzer V2 (57 MHz) RC Beyblade Dranzer V2 (57 MHz) RCベイブレード ドランザーV2 (57 MHz) |
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RA-05 | RC Beyblade Driger V2 (35 MHz) RC Beyblade Driger V2 (35 MHz) RCベイブレード ドライガーV2 (35 MHz) |
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RA-06 | RC Beyblade Driger V2 (57 MHz) RC Beyblade Driger V2 (57 MHz) RCベイブレード ドライガーV2 (57 MHz) |
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RA-07 | RC Beyblade Draciel V2 (27 MHz) RC Beyblade Draciel V2 (27 MHz) RCベイブレード ドラシエルV2 (27 MHz) |
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RA-08 | RC Beyblade Draciel V2 (45 MHz) RC Beyblade Draciel V2 (45 MHz) RCベイブレード ドラシエルV2 (45 MHz) |
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RA-09 | RC Beyblade Wolborg 4 (27 MHz) RC Beyblade Wolborg 4 (27 MHz) RCベイブレード ウルボーグ4 (27 MHz) |
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RA-10 | RC Beyblade Wolborg 4 (35 MHz) RC Beyblade Wolborg 4 (35 MHz) RCベイブレード ウルボーグ4 (35 MHz) |
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RA-11 | RC Beyblade Wolborg 4 (45 MHz) RC Beyblade Wolborg 4 (45 MHz) RCベイブレード ウルボーグ4 (45 MHz) |
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RA-12 | RC Beyblade Wolborg 4 (57 MHz) RC Beyblade Wolborg 4 (57 MHz) RCベイブレード ウルボーグ4 (57 MHz) |
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RA-13 | RC Beyblade Dragoon G (27 MHz) RC Beyblade Dragoon G (27 MHz) RCベイブレード ドラグーンG (27 MHz) |
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RA-14 | RC Beyblade Dragoon G (35 MHz) RC Beyblade Dragoon G (35 MHz) RCベイブレード ドラグーンG (35 MHz) |
Hasbro Engine Gear Versions[]
Hasbro released Draciel G and Driger G RC Beyblades in 2005. These Beyblades were marketed as "Engine Gear system", featuring button on the RC launcher that enabled a faster rotational speed on top of the power provided by the default finger trigger. There is also an added gap that allows the use of attack rings that normally overlap the weight disks.
Product ID | Name | Classification | Type | Takara Release Date | Hasbro Release Date |
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RC Beyblade Draciel G (49 MHz) | |||||
RC Beyblade Driger G (27 MHz) |
Accessories[]
RC Launchers[]
RC Launchers are deluxe Grip Launchers produced for exclusive use with RC Beyblades. They have a lid that can be opened in order to mount the beyblade for charging. It has a trigger that controls the rotation of the Blade Base and with it, the ability to control the direction in which the Beyblade circles the stadium.
Reception[]
One problem with the Blade Base is that dust or debris may get into the the tip and prevent it from spinning and that after long-term use the base sides of the base may collapse inward on the spring-tip preventing it from rotating. The blade base is wider than most attack rings, which can reduce their effectiveness (although this is often offset by the RC capability. The internal battery of the RC beyblade can only be charged a finite number of times before it is no longer functional. With regular use, an RC Beyblade may only last a few months.
In The Media[]
Anime[]
Beyblade: V-Force[]
The Bladebreakers use Launchers resembling the RC Launchers. The RC Beyblades and Launchers are modeled after the anime upgrades.