Leone I (レオーネI, Reōne I) is an Energy Ring released by Takara Tomy as part of the Hybrid Wheel System. It debuted in Japan with the release of the BB-30 Starter Rock Leone 145WB on March 28, 2009, and in western countries with the release of the BB-30 Starter Pack Rock Leone 145WB.
Description[]
Leone I is a round Energy Ring that consists of a six-segmented design with two repeating patterns: three segments have a smooth armor-like pattern, with the other three have a rougher design with gaps between small ridges. Leone I features camouflage stickers for its detailing. Its round shape gives it use in Defense and Stamina Combinations, which Leone I initially found success in.
The light weight of Fusion Wheels compared to Synchrome Combinations and their larger diameter (which makes Leone I's raised design disadvantageous and removes the benefits of its side angles) has lead to Leone I being outclassed by lower profile alternatives such as Cygnus and Gasher. Despite this, Leone I remains a usable if somewhat outclassed option for Combinations utilizing the Duo Fusion Wheel.
Leone I has returned to prominence in the WBO's MFB Limited Format on low Track Defense Combinations thanks to its smooth shape and rounded sides. When paired with certain Fusion Wheels such as Bakushin, it creates an uninterrupted graduation and smooth sides that are difficult for an opponent to grip onto. Leone I enhances the Defensive capabilities of low Spin Track Defense Combinations more than heavier Energy Rings such as Aquario, and this outweighs the advantage of any Destabilization offered by Bull or Gasher.
Use in Low Track Defense Combinations[]
Leone I can be used in the low Track Defense Combination MF-H Bakushin Leone 90RF/RSF.
Overall[]
Leone I has been outclassed following the introduction of Synchrome Combinations. However, Leone I is a welcome addition if the Blader plans to compete in the WBO's MFB Limited Format, where it finds uses on low Spin Track Defense Combinations.
As such, Leone I is not a must have but is instead a welcome addition to a blader's collection.
Products[]
Takara Tomy[]
- BB-30 Rock Leone 145WB
- BB-30 Rock Leone 145WB (Fire Lion Ver.) (Tournament Prize)
- BB-31 Random Booster Light Vol. 1 - Clay Leone DF145WB
- BB-31 Random Booster Light Vol. 1 - Mad Leone 145B
- BB-31 Random Booster Light Vol. 1 - Wind Leone D125HF
- BB-37 Random Booster Light Vol. 2 - Heat Leone D125FS
- BB-37 Random Booster Light Vol. 2 - Mad Leone 145FS
- BB-45 Random Booster Light Vol. 3 - Heat Leone H145S
- BB-44 Random Booster Vol. 3 Stardust Pegasis - Dark Leone C145B
- Metal Fight Beyblade: Gachinko Stadium - Counter Leone D125B
Hasbro[]
- BB-04 Legend Counter Leone 145D (Beyblade: Metal Fusion)
- BB-04 Legend Counter Leone 145D (Beyblade: Metal Masters) (Booster Pack)
- BB-04A Legend Counter Leone 145D (Sonic Series)
- BB-30 Rock Leone 145WB
- BB-30 Rock Leone 145WB (Beyblade Legends)
- BB-30A Lion Gale Force Wall 2-Pack - Rock Leone 145WB
- B-105 Red Horn Uppercut 2-Pack - Storm Leone 100HF
- B-115 Solid Iron Showdown 2-Pack - Thunder Leone GB145BS
- Beyblade: Metal Fusion - Counter Leone D125B
- Beyblade: Metal Fusion Counter Leone - Counter Leone D125B
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