- This article is about Hasbro's HyperSphere Base. For the Pro Series and Takara Tomy version, see Layer Base - Union.
Union is a Layer Base released by Hasbro as part of the Burst System as well as the HyperSphere System. It debuted in western countries with the release of the HyperSphere Starter Pack, Union Achilles A5 Convert Xtender-H.
Description
Hasbro's Union is a right-spin Balance Type Base based on Takara Tomy's Union Base. Details resembling the Retsu Weight are also integrated into Union's design. Union has a similar shape to its Takara Tomy counterpart, with two large sloped blades as the primary points of contact, granting the Base high Knock-Out (KO) and Burst Attack potential. These blades are further amplified by the Union Sword accessory, which can be removed to switch between modes. In "Power Mode", the Union Swords are attached onto the Base, increasing the weight of Union and the length of the two large blades. In "Speed Mode", the Union Swords are removed from the Base, increasing the speed of the Union combination and complementing Attack Type Drivers such as Xtreme.
Of the Bases released in the HyperSphere System, Union is the only one to retain its gimmick. Compared to its Takara Tomy/Pro Series counterpart, the Union Swords also integrate a faux Retsu Weight into the design, increasing its weight by half a gram. The inability to utilize a Weight means that a Union combination will be about 10 grams lighter, despite the Union Bases weighing only a few grams apart.
Overall
Compared to Layers released by Takara Tomy in the Dynamite Battle Layer System, Hasbro's Union and other HyperSphere Layers are too light to compete in the format.
As such, Hasbro's Union is not recommended for the Burst Format.
In the Burst GT Format, Hasbro's Union is outclassed by its Takara Tomy/Pro Series counterpart, which is heavier due to its ability to utilize Weights.
As such, Hasbro's Union is not recommended for the Burst GT Format.
Due to its high Knock-Out (KO) and Burst Attack potential, Hasbro's Union can be used in right-spin Attack Combinations. However, its Attack potential, while decent, does not compare to other options in the format such as Takara Tomy's Buster Xcalibur and Hazard Kerbeus.
As such, Hasbro's Union is not a must-have but is instead a welcome addition for the Burst Limited Format.
Hasbro's Union is not legal in the Burst Classic Format.
Products
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- E7714 Union Achilles A5 Convert Xtender-H (red with translucent blue Union Swords)
- E9409 Extreme Challenger Battle Set - Union Valtryek V5 Armed Destroyer-H (aqua green with translucent yellow Union Swords)
- F0838 Premium Collection - Union Achilles A5 Convert Xtender-H (red with translucent blue Union Swords)
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