Thunder Lacerta WA130ES

Thunder Lacerta WA130ES
Product Information
Product Code	B-123
Type	Stamina
Price	USD$15.99
System	Hybrid Wheel System
Series	Beyblade: Metal Masters
Parts
Face Bolt	Lacerta
Energy Ring	Lacerta
Fusion Wheel	Thunder
Spin Track	WA130
Performance Tip	ES
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Thunder Lacerta WA130ES is a Balance Type Beyblade released by Hasbro as part of the Hybrid Wheel System. It was released in western countries in the Beyblade: Metal Masters Starbooster Attack 2-Pack for USD$15.99 in the United States.

Face Bolt - Lacerta

Main article: Face Bolt - Lacerta

The Face Bolt depicts "Lacerta", one of the 88 constellations in space. Lacerta is Latin for "lizard". The pattern on the Lizard's back, when read from head to tail, reads "LACERTA" in a stylised font.

Energy Ring - Lacerta

Main article: Energy Ring - Lacerta

The Lacerta Clear Wheel is translucent bright pink-red in colour and takes the form of two lizards. The back half of each lizard is interrupted by clumps of blue painted squiggles which spell out "LACERTA" in a stylised font.

Fusion Wheel - Thunder

Main article: Fusion Wheel - Thunder

Thunder is meant to be a Fusion Wheel version of the Metal System Libra Wheel. It features a similar round design, with small indents to form the shape of scales. Its usage however is limited; in Defense Type combos, it is outclassed by thicker Fusion Wheels with the same shape, such as Twisted, and heavier Fusion Wheels such as Duo. Due to its round shape, Thunder has no Attack potential whatsoever, and even its Metal System predecessor Libra, is more useful for Stamina Type combinations.

Spin Track - Wing Attack 130

Main article: Spin Track - Wing Attack 130

Wing Attack 130 (WA130) is a 130-height Track with two aerofoil-shaped wings that rotate freely around the Track. By removing this piece, and flipping it over, the direction of the wings can be changed. These wings are negligible in battle: while they offer minor protection against lower Attack-Type opponents, there are better Tracks for this purpose. As the wings can scrape along the stadium floor, causing a loss of spin, Wing Attack 130 is useless in Stamina combinations.

The main appeal of this Track is its height. The 130 height has proven useful in certain Attack customisations. However, as it cannot make contact with lower opponents due to its free-spinning nature, it is considered less useful for this purpose than S130. In addition, the most popular user of this height, Fang, already comes with a plain 130 Track in its only release, Fang Leone 130W²D. As Wing Attack 130 offers little advantage over 130, it is not considered a worthwhile purchase.

Performance Tip - Eternal Spike

Main article: Performance Tip - Eternal Spike

The Eternal Spike tip features a free-spinning tip attached to a metal shaft which is held by the Perfomance Tip.

The part was one of the most heavily anticipated parts in the MFB lineup when first announced, but ES is actually a hugely disappointing part in terms of performance.

Firstly, ES lacks a metal bearing, which would significantly reduce the friction between the free-spinning tip and the rest of the Performance Tip. All of the best free-spinning tips, notably Bearing Core, had Shielded Ball Bearings which allowed unhindered spin.

Secondly, Beyblades using ES are easily destabilised due to its sharp tip. As all Spike tips do, Eternal Spike also has trouble regaining balance, hence making this a poor choice for Stamina. That said, ES still remains superior to BS and S as Stamina Bottoms.