Bakugan Battle Brawlers Deluxe Monster Series 1: Preyas

A deluxe, collectible figurine that is realistically modeled after the cartoon. Measures 9"H.

The popular and fun anime TV series "Bakugan Battle Brawlers" has spawned a variety of toys, including a strategic game and this Bakugan Deluxe Monster Preyas. This figurine is based on Bakugan monsters from the TV show, who look fearsome but use their powers for good. Your child aged four and up can play with this sturdy, colorful monster completely independent of the Bakugan Battle Brawlers game, or can use it to add excitement to their Bakugan battles (though the monsters are not officially part of the game.)

What We Think Fun Factor: Durability: (what this means) The Good: Fins, scales, and talons make this monster especially daunting The Bad: No background information about Preyas included In a Nutshell: Unique and colorful monster will inspire hours of play At a Glance Ages: 4 and older

Preyas comes ready for battle. View larger.

Children who are fans of "Marucho" from TV show will get special pleasure out of playing with Preyas, who is the "guardian" Bakugan for Dan--the show's hero. But even children who don't watch the show will get excited about Preyas figurine, whose webbed feet, lizard-like tail, and frightening talons move easily into a variety of action poses.

No Rules, Just Fun
No assembly is required for this figurine--just cut it free from the box and it's ready to go! Unlike the Bakugan Battle Brawlers game, which has somewhat complicated rules, this monster figurine can be used however your child likes. If your child is a fan of the Bakugan Battle Brawlers game, he can position Preyas and other figurines around the game play area just for fun; they are not actually part of the game. If your child doesn't own the game, he can easily make up his own games to play with the monsters.

Chunky and sturdy, this figurine doesn't exactly fit in a pocket but it is still lightweight and easy to take to a friend's house. Preyas comes with a detachable lizard-like tail.

Hours of Monstrous Entertainment
Each monster figurine has its own distinct look and individual powers. Preyas' webbed hands and feet have talons that can tear apart its pray. His fins and long tail make him a good swimmer. It's very easy to move his powerful arms into intimidating poses and to bend his lethal feet into a variety of positions.

We especially liked his combination of scales and talons and wouldn't want to swim into this monster underwater. We would have liked to see some background information about Preyas included on or in the box, but there was none. Kids who are familiar with the TV show will know all about Preyas already, but others will have to make up their own stories about him or do some sleuthing on the Bakugan Web site. Luckily, kids have great imaginations, and we think this frightening distinctive-looking blue-and-purple aqua monster will inspire hours of entertainment--especially when used with other deluxe monster figurines.

What's in the Box
Deluxe Monster figurine Preyas with detachable tail