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Live Coverage: BakuCon Orlando

Enjoy the excitement and intensity of BakuCon Orlando 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 this Saturday, January 30th and Sunday, January 31st.

Tournament updates will be available on any one of Bakugan's social network profiles including:

BakuCon Orlando Official Tournament Rules

BakuCon Orlndo will be featuring several games and events that all Bakugan fans and Tournament Brawlers will enjoy. Featured battles will be shown on the main stage where everyone will be able to watch. Bakugan Masters will also provide live play-by-play commentary on the featured games for everyone to follow the excitement.

So, 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!

Visit www.Baku-Con.com for more information on event dates, details, and ruling.

BakuCon Orlando Awesome Tournament Prizes!

Are you ready yet, BakuCon brawlers? Here are the awesome tournament prizes that will be given to the winners of BakuCon Orlando this weekend:

Regional Champion
(Winner of Regional 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 Regional 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 -

There will be winners, but there will not be any losers! This is because all participating Tournament Brawlers will receive the exclusive 'Freeze Weave' Ability Card!

BakuCon Orlando — January 30th and 31st!

Another exciting Bakugan brawling tournament is coming round this weekend! This time, we'll be enjoying the games at Orlando, Florida.

Location:
Gaylord Palms Convention Center
000 W Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34746

Date:
January 30th & 31st, 2010
Start Time: 9:30am

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!

And you don't necessarily have to be a participating brawler to enjoy BakuCon. All Bakugan fans are welcome, and can participate int eh events and activities prepared!

! BASIC ATTENDANCE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC !

BakuCon Events and Activities include:

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!

CRITICAL UPDATE: Highest G-Power Printed

Attention Bakugan Battle Brawlers!

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!

Sincerely,

LordDarkus, BrightLight, and the Bakugan team

For official Bakugan information visit www.Bakugan.com and the official community at My.Bakugan.com