Fakes often lack the durability, quality, and design of their authentic counterparts, making them less suitable for both play and collection. Unfortunately, identifying fake Beyblades can be tricky for new collectors, especially when relying on online images alone. However, there are key factors that can help you spot a fake and avoid purchasing low-quality knockoffs.
Plastic Gen Beyblades don’t have midfakes. A midfake is still a Beyblade with good performance and durability (often better than the original) and is mainly available for MFBs. For Plastic Gen, you have people making their own moulds to cast the plastic parts.
- They use cheap, low-quality materials.
- The weight discs are often made of an alloy that is high in lead content, making it considerably dangerous.
- Depending on age, the parts of a fake Plastic Gen Beyblade will crack, chip, or break (sometimes without even battling).
- A lot of them won’t even open properly or break if you try to disassemble them.
- Fakes have no resale value.
- Even for collection purposes, it’s never recommended to buy fake Beyblades. Instead, find the cheap, used Plastic Gen Beyblades.
How to Identify a Fake?
When buying a Beyblade, always ask for clear pictures from the seller. Ask them to disassemble the Bey and snap pictures of the top and bottom of each part. In this context, that means the attack ring, the weight disc, and the blade base. Also, ask for a clear picture of the tip.
In those pictures, if you can see a fine etching or branding of some kind, it is an authentic part. Examples include these items being written in the blade base (inside) or the attack ring (bottom):
- Takara or Hasbro
- Takara ’00
- © Hu/T・BP・TX
If you don’t see any branding or if it looks poorly printed or scratched off, it’s likely a fake. Additionally, fake Beyblades often lack the iconic gimmicks that are present in genuine models. For example, the SG Triple Change tip in Dranzer F rotates between three different tips. There’s no way that a fake Dranzer F’s tip will be able to do that correctly.
Fakes in the Plastic Gen era are often made by companies with little or no connection to Takara Tomy. One well-known fake manufacturer is “TT Hongli,” which produces Beyblades that are not associated with Takara Tomy in any way. These fakes are often made with cheaper materials and inferior craftsmanship.
Another example is Rapidity (BladeKing Beyblades), a manufacturer known for creating Beyblades with high lead content in the weight disc. These Beys are made with the express intention of cutting costs at the expense of safety and performance. Takara Tomy or Hasbro would never produce Beyblades with such hazardous materials, so any product from these fake manufacturers should be avoided.
Sadly, it’s quite difficult for a new Beyblade collector to determine whether a Bey is fake or real. They have no contacts they can check with. Generally, if the buyer is making excuses in giving photos, it could be a fake. Plus, in the community, there are several sellers who have a good reputation that they will do anything to protect—they will never sell fakes (except unknowingly). But as you don’t have access to all these trustworthy sellers or contacts to double-check, we can help.
- Read our post on Reddit about the most reputed sellers. If you do get a fake accidentally from any of these, they will 100% refund or you should contact us. We have transacted with these sellers regularly.
- Send clear pictures of all parts to us on WhatsApp. We will do the checking for you. No strings attached—we’re not going to promote our own products. We just want you to have a good experience.
Happy collecting and Let It Rip!