BAKUGAN’S FIRST EVER BAKUCON U.S. CHAMPION & #1 RANKED BRAWLER
BakuCon U.S. Champ --- Christopher Ruff
Fanatics of the toy and TV phenomenon Bakugan traveled from all over the country to New York’s Roseland Ballroom on the weekend, for their chance to be crowned the first ever Bakugan national champion at Baku-Con. Christopher Ruff of Cerritos, California won the title, besting thousands of tournament hopefuls from Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, Orlando and New York.
Thousands packed the Roseland Ballroom over the weekend, as kids not only came to compete, but also to participate in a wide variety of Bakugan activities. Spin Master flew in 128 of the top Bakugan brawlers from across America to compete in the weekend’s championship event, who had been competing in regional Baku-Con tournaments since the beginning of January.
“Kids are crazy over Bakugan, and they really loved the Baku-Con experience,” said Harold Chizick, VP Global Communications and Promotions for Spin Master. ”They came out in droves for each of the regionals, and the Roseland Ballroom was buzzing with excitement over the weekend. The action was just amazing. Congratulations to Christopher Ruff for being an amazing brawler, and becoming the first ever Bakugan national champion.”
Regional Baku-Con champions are Chicago’s Abel Fernandez, Los Angeles’ Elijah Torres, Dallas’ Nick Spagnoletti, Orlando’s Matt Torres, and New York City’s Andrew Perico.
BakuCon U.S. Championship Award Ceremony
Access Bakugan’s official YouTube channel below to view the BakuCon U.S. Championship award ceremony…
Start spreading the NEWS! BakuCon is coming to the Big Apple!
Are you prepared for the epic battles that will ensue at your nearest BakuCon event?
Prepare your mind, your brawling technique, and your Bakugan arsenal by downloading and mastering the official BakuCon Tournament and Season 2 Game Rules.
Become an all-powerful brawling guru by gaining mastery of the Bakugan Gameplay FAQ which highlights and describes specific Bakugan and how to use them in battle.
Knowing the ins and outs of the official rulings may be the determining factor in an all out, mind blowing brawl!
New York, New York
Location:
Roseland Ballroom
239 West 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019-5893
Phone – (212) 247-0200
Date:
February 20th (Regional Tournament)
&
February 21st (National Tournament)
Start Time: 9:30am
How to Participate in BakuCon NYC:
Are you a Tournament Brawler? Register at www.Baku-Con.com
Age Requirement: 7-15
Be sure to bring your Bakugan arsenal for tournament play!
Awesome Tournament Prizes:
National Champion
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- National Champion Crystal Trophy -
- 42″ Plasma TV -
- 8G iPod -
- Bakugan Gift Pack-
- $100 Gift Card -
Regional Champion
(Winner of Regional Final match)
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- Regional Champion Crystal Trophy -
- 42″ Plasma TV -
Regional 2nd Place
(Runner-up from Regional Final match)
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- 2nd Place Crystal Trophy -
- 8G iPod -
Semi-Finalists
(Top 4 Brawlers from Regional matches)
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- Limited Edition 1000 G-Power Drago -
1st Place Flight Winners
(Top 8 Quarter Finalists from Regional matches)
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- Commemorative Plaque -
2nd Place Flight Winners
(Top 8 Brawlers from Regional matches)
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- Commemorative Certificate -
Exclusive BakuCon NYC Ability Card
All participating Tournament Brawlers will receive
the exclusive ‘Ice Out’ Ability Card!
Featured Battles on the Main Stage:
Big games, big screens… the best brawlers battle it out on the BakuCon main stage in featured matches for everyone to watch.
Top down battlefield camera catches each move and every roll!
Bakugan Masters provide live play-by-play commentary allowing everyone to follow the excitement.
Are you a Bakugan Fan?
BASIC ATTENDANCE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Registered Tournament Brawlers and Basic Attendees can participate in Events and Activities.
- Side Tournaments -
Bakugan competition for every skill level! Whether you are a Beginner, Intermediate, or Super Brawler, there are lots of fun battles scheduled to brawl in.
Need some brawling tips and lessons? Bakugan Masters and Judges are on the battlefloor offering tips & tricks to help make you a pro.
- Cartoon Viewing Lounges -
Watch full episodes of Bakugan on plasma TVs in the comfort of our BakuChairs!
- Custom T-Shirt Design Station -
Get a custom Bakugan t-shirt created just for you!
- Skee Ball Station -
Launch Skeeballs down the Bakugan lanes to win tickets redeemable for exclusive Bakugan prizes!
- Anime Studio -
Draw your favorite Bakugan characters! Get drawing tips from Bakugan artists!
- Hospitality Lounge -
Need a break from all of the action? Stop by our hospitality lounge for a quick breather.
- Green Screen Photo Ops -
Get your picture taken with an exciting Bakugan background.
- Merchandise Area -
Purchase the latest Bakugan releases including Boosters, Starters, Battle Packs and more! - Online Activity -
Download, complete, and turn in the online activity for your exclusive Bakugan prize!
If you are NOT able to make BakuCon in person, you can enjoy the excitement and intensity of BakuCon from the comfort of your computer desk!
Join Lord Darkus as he delivers updates full of exclusive battle footage, brawler interviews, and event photos… every hour, on the hour during the course of each city’s event.
Tournament updates will be available on any one of Bakugan’s social network profiles including:
Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube, and the official My.Bakugan.com community!
Visit www.Baku-Con.com for more information on event dates, details, and ruling.
Are you prepared for the epic battles that will ensue at your nearest BakuCon event?
Prepare your mind, your brawling technique, and your Bakugan arsenal by downloading and mastering the official BakuCon Tournament and Season 2 Game Rules.
Become an all-powerful brawling guru by gaining mastery of the Bakugan Gameplay FAQ which highlights and describes specific Bakugan and how to use them in battle.
Knowing the ins and outs of the official rulings may be the determining factor in an all out, mind blowing brawl!
Orlando, Florida
Location:
Gaylord Palms Convention Center
000 W Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34746
Are you a Tournament Brawler?
Register at www.Baku-Con.com
Age Requirement: 7-15
Be sure to bring your Bakugan arsenal for tournament play!
Awesome Tournament Prizes:
Regional Champion
(Winner of Day 1 and Day 2 Final match)
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- Regional Champion Crystal Trophy -
- 42″ Plasma TV -
- Enhanced Travel Rewards to Nationals = Additional $200 spending cash -
Overall 2nd Place
(Runner-up from Day 1 and Day 2 Final match)
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- 2nd Place Crystal Trophy -
- iPod Touch -
- Enhanced Travel Rewards to Nationals = Additional $200 spending cash -
Semi-Finalists
(4 Brawlers from each day)
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- Limited Edition 1000 G-Power Drago -
(Not eligible for BakuCon Tournament play)
1st Place Flight Winners
(8 Quarter Finalists from each day)
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- Commemorative Plaque -
- Travel Rewards to Nationals = Airfare for 2 to NYC + Hotel for 2 nights -
2nd Place Flight Winners
(8 Brawlers from each day)
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- Commemorative Certificate -
- Travel Reward to Nationals = Airfare for one to NYC -
Exclusive BakuCon Orlando Ability Card
All participating Tournament Brawlers will receive
the exclusive ‘Freeze Weave’ Ability Card!
Featured Battles on the Main Stage:
Big games, big screens… the best brawlers battle it out on the BakuCon main stage in featured matches for everyone to watch.
Top down battlefield camera catches each move and every roll!
Bakugan Masters provide live play-by-play commentary allowing everyone to follow the excitement.
Are you a Bakugan Fan? BASIC ATTENDANCE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Registered Tournament Brawlers and Basic Attendees can participate in Events and Activities.
- Side Tournaments -
Bakugan competition for every skill level! Whether you are a Beginner, Intermediate, or Super Brawler, there are lots of fun battles scheduled to brawl in.
Need some brawling tips and lessons? Bakugan Masters and Judges are on the battlefloor offering tips & tricks to help make you a pro.
- Cartoon Viewing Lounges -
Watch full episodes of Bakugan on plasma TVs in the comfort of our BakuChairs!
- Custom T-Shirt Design Station -
Get a custom Bakugan t-shirt created just for you!
- Skee Ball Station -
Launch Skeeballs down the Bakugan lanes to win tickets redeemable for exclusive Bakugan prizes!
- Anime Studio -
Draw your favorite Bakugan characters! Get drawing tips from Bakugan artists!
- Hospitality Lounge -
Need a break from all of the action? Stop by our hospitality lounge for a quick breather.
- Green Screen Photo Ops -
Get your picture taken with an exciting Bakugan background.
- Merchandise Area -
Purchase the latest Bakugan releases including Boosters, Starters, Battle Packs and more! - Online Activity -
Download, complete, and turn in the online activity for your exclusive Bakugan prize!
If you are NOT able to make BakuCon in person, you can enjoy the excitement and intensity of BakuCon from the comfort of your computer desk!
Join Lord Darkus as he delivers updates full of exclusive battle footage, brawler interviews, and event photos… every hour, on the hour during the course of each city’s event.
Tournament updates will be available on any one of Bakugan’s social network profiles including:
Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube, and the official My.Bakugan.com community!
Visit www.Baku-Con.com for more information on event dates, details, and ruling.
With the start of the first ever, nationwide, official Bakugan tournament several issues have been addressed concerning specific gameplay rules, game practices, and legitimate product.
Recently, the BakuCon Tournament Rules has received an update addressing the use of season 1 Bakugan, Trap, Launchers and Ramps, and correct Bonus procedures during matches. The latest version can be downloaded here: BakuCon Tournament Rules.
More importantly, the concern of purchasing and using fake/illegal/imported Bakugan arose through the observation of the official BakuCon judges, BakuCon participants, and several integral community members.
A simple question has fueled a much heated debate which has been escalated in priority and has officially been addressed:
What is the highest printed G-Power on official Spin Master Bakugan?
Currently, the highest Season 2 G-Power printed on a Bakugan is 780G. The only exception to that G-Power cap is Mystic Elico which has a printed G-Power of 820G on its projecting dice.
This information is extremely critical in determining which Bakugan are genuine from the mass amounts of knockoffs, fakes, and imports found on online auctions, small boutiques, etc. Please avoid from purchasing such product as they are not allowed in any official tournament play and are not considered legitimate, genuine Spin Master product.
Additionally, this information will be shared with the BakuCon officials and will be thoroughly shared with all partners to ensure that tournament participants are playing with genuine Bakugan. Fortunately, the Regional Champions from Chicago and Los Angeles were using Bakugan within the genuine printed G-Power ranges.
Lastly, we would like to give a personal thank you and apologies to the following members who voiced their opinions and helped raise the much needed red flag to resolve this issue:
- Kohdok
- EbayBrawler
- BakuganSensei
- jdhoneybrown7
- Timess
- Any other contributing members in the “Fake Bakugan Fiasco” threads
Without your passion and dedication Bakugan wouldn’t be what it is today!”
Fake Bakugan = Cheating. Cheaters never win, and winners never cheat.
