- This article is about the Hasbro release. For the Takara Tomy release, see Fusion Wheel - Fusion.
Firefuse is a Fusion Wheel released by Hasbro as part of the Hybrid Wheel System. It debuted in western countries with the release of the B-157 Starter Pack Firefuse Darkhelm 145DS in December 2012.
Description
Firefuse is the Hasbro variant of the 4D Metal Wheel Fusion. Unlike Fusion, Firefuse is made of a single part only, and as such does not have a mode change gimmick. Like all Hasbro remakes of 4D Metal Wheels, Firefuse has been hollowed out, reducing its weight significantly. In addition, Firefuse lacks the rubber components of Fusion, and thus cannot Spin Steal or absorb shock. This however, allows Firefuse to have some miniscule degree of Smash Attack.
Overall
The overall thin and lightweight redesign of Firefuse reduces its Defense potential, and the lack of rubber and mode change gimmick removes any viability Fusion may have had.
As such, Hasbro's Firefuse is recommended for collection purposes only.