Bakugan: Ultimate Handbook

The ultimate handbook for the ultimate Bakugan master! This handbook features Bakugan from Seasons 1 and 2, and the first wave of Gundalian Invaders, including Bakugan Battle Gear – and Dragonoid Colossus! Plus evolutions, exclusive stats, and instructions on how to play the game. The most comprehensive guidebook ever created for Bakugan! Available now wherever books are sold.

Have you found a Bakugan that isn’t listed in the Handbook? If so, email support@bakugan.com to join the Official Bakugan Handbook Hunt. If you’re lucky, you might see your Bakugan in the next handbook!

Bakugan has gone… COLOSSAL! Next month marks a turning point in the battle against Gundalia as the ever-powerful Dragonoid Colossus storms onto the scene. Not only will the new Dragonoid Colossus create wakes in your real-life collections, but he also rips into action in your online collection. Bakugan Dimensions calls forth the most dedicated and skilled Brawlers to enter the Dragonoid Colossus Tournament! Ready up your most powerful Bakugan team, claim victories, and battle your way for a chance to win a new phenomenal sidekick, the Dragonoid Colossus.

The tournament structure starts with a tournament sign-up week starting on September 13th and ending September 17th. Any level Brawler with any level Bakugan can sign up by visiting the official My.Bakugan.com community Dragonoid Colossus Tournament Sign Ups thread here. The first 32 brawlers to successfully sign up will be invited to compete in the Playoffs and Finals Day on September 25th where they will duke it out to claim the title as the Dragonoid Colossus Tournament Champion.
Dragonoid Colossus Tournament Details
Ready your most devastating Bakugan team for the Dragonoid Colossus tournament!
• Participation is FREE
• Tournament sign-up week leading to live playoffs with a chance to win prizes
• Tournament Sign-ups: September 13th – 17th at the My.Bakugan.com Dragonoid Colossus Tournament Sign-Up thread here
• Playoffs and Finals: September 25th, starts at 10:00am PT
• Live playoff and finals bracket will be updated as soon as matches are completed during the finals. Click here to access the Dragonoid Colossus Tournament Live Playoff Bracket.
• Battle for your chance to win the rare Clear Chance Dragonoid in-game Bakugan and a real Dragonoid Colossus
Certain restrictions apply, not all may be eligible to enter. The Dragonoid Colossus Tournament is open to residents of the USA, Canada, and Australia.

Read the Dragonoid Colossus Tournament Official Rules for more details.

Dragonoid Colossus Tournament Prizes

Tournament Champion Grand Prize Package
• One (1) Clear Chance Dragonoid in-game Bakugan (no actual retail value)
• 5,000 BakuCoin in-game currency (no actual retail value)
• One (1) Dragonoid Colossus
• One (1) BakuTin
• One (1) BakuGauntlet
Second Place Package
• 3,000 BakuCoin in-game currency (no actual retail value)
• One (1) Dragonoid Colossus
Semi-Finalist Package
Two brawlers who make it to the Semi-Final round will win:
• 2,000 BakuCoin in-game currency (no actual retail value)
• One (1) GI BakuTriad
Quarter-Finalist Package
Four brawlers who make it to the Quarter-Final round will win:
• 1,500 BakuCoin in-game currency (no actual retail value)
• One (1) Gundalian Invaders BakuBoost

Prizes do not stack. Participants will win the associated prize package according to how far they get into the playoff rounds. Certain restrictions apply, not all may be eligible to win. The Dragonoid Colossus Tournament is open to residents of the USA, Canada, and Australia.

Read the Dragonoid Colossus Tournament Official Rules for more details.

Dragonoid Colossus Tournament Structure
The first thirty-two players to successfully sign up during the Dragonoid Colossus Tournament Sign-Up week will be invited to compete in the Playoffs and Finals. The Tournament Sign-Up week starts on September 13th at 1:00pm PT and ends September 17th at 1:00pm PT. At the end of the Tournament Sign-Up week, the first 32 brawlers who successfully sign up will be contacted by email with their designated playtime in the playoffs. If you wish to participate, sign up by visiting the official My.Bakugan.com community Dragonoid Colossus Tournament Sign Ups thread here.

The Dragonoid Colossus Tournament playoffs and finals will be held on September 25th, with the first round consisting of scheduled matches starting at 10:00am PT. The playoffs and finals will consist of single-elimination style rounds. For each round, the brawler who wins their match will proceed to the next round. The Final round consisting of the two last standing brawlers will be a Best of 3 match round to determine the Tournament Champion. Live playoff and finals brackets will be updated as soon as matches are completed. Click here to access the Dragonoid Colossus Tournament Live Playoff Bracket.
Participants who make it to the playoffs must show up on time to play their scheduled match. Playoff and final matches will be scheduled by the Bakugan Dimensions Tournament officials. No exceptions or preferred game times will be made. For more details on tournament rules and structure, refer to the Dragonoid Colossus Tournament Official Rules.

Dragonoid Colossus Tournament Playoffs and Finals
Live Bracket and Match Times
(click here)

If you are one of the valiant brawlers to be invited to participate in the tournament after signing up, please refer to the Dragonoid Colossus Tournament Playoffs and Finals Live Bracket for your scheduled match times. Playoffs Round 1 matches begin Saturday, September 25th from 10:00am – 11:00am PT with the full Playoff and Final day lasting approximately 3 hours.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR COMPETING BRAWLERS:
To compete in the Playoffs please log into the Strikeflier server and travel to the Downtown Plaza 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time. A Tournament Official will pull both you and your opponent to the brawling grounds where you will conduct your match. Once completed, the Live Bracket will be updated showing your new match time should you advance to the next round.

For more information regarding official rules, prizing, and tournament structure visit the Dragonoid Colossus Tournament Announcement here.

As always, read the Dragonoid Colossus Tournament Official Rules for more details.

All-New Gundalian Invaders Bakugan
September & October 2010 Releases

With the 2010 summer coming down to its last several months, the Gundalian Invaders line of Bakugan shows no remorse by continuing to bring blistering new additions to brawlers everywhere.  Expand your collection and increase your power with 20 new additions of Bakugan including Cores, Super Assaults, and Bakugan Battle Gear. Add to your Bakugan Dimensions virtual collection and engage in online battles by entering each unique heat-reveal DNA Code through a registered game account at www.BakuganDimensions.com.

Now calling twenty new Bakugan from the September and October wave of G.I. Bakugan…

10 New Core Bakugan

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4 New Super Assault

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6 New Battle Gear

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Check the gallery for pictures!

Visit the Bakugan.com Collection Database for more information on the following additions and the full Bakugan collection.

A new war is in full affect… the Gundalians storm the homeworld of Neathia determined to control the universe. The fate of the galaxy lies on the courage of an elite group of warriors, the Bakugan Battle Brawlers!

Answer your call to brawl with the latest Bakugan from the Gundalian Invaders Season 3 line.

Download the latest Season 3 Gundalian Invaders poster complete with all of the Core, Super Assault, and Battle Gear out in store and coming up throughout the rest of the season. Print it out for your bedroom walls to keep track of which Bakugan you need and which ones you already have. Print an extra for your locker to keep an inventory of your collection. Even us it as as a book cover or wrapping paper!

Download the Gundalian Invaders Season 3 poster from Bakugan.com’s Fun Stuff Poster portal!

Attention Brawlers and Facebook Social Networkers!
The official Bakugan Facebook profile has converted to a Fan Page. The old profile will be closing down on September 1^st.

We received so many Friend and Friend Requests on the old profile that we had to make a Fan Page to allow brawlers from all around the world to become associated with our Page.

If you were a Friend of the old Profile come check out the new Bakugan Facebook page here! Be sure to click on the “Like” button at the top of the page in order to get the latest news and information pushed right to your personal Facebook profile. And, share the page with your friends by clicking on the “Share” button at the bottom to post a link to the page on your profile.

So, don’t be left behind! Pack your bags and travel on over to the brand new Bakugan Facebook page by September 1^st in order to continue receiving Bakugan news and updates straight from the Bakugan Headquarters.

Brawl on my fellow brawlers!

Lord Darkus, Bakugan Community Manager