NPR records Beyblade story, showcases Sliding Shoot Lesson!

Kai-V · Dec 13 2011 05:09 AM

Hello again all World Beybladers!

This is actually a news that not even the other Committee Members know of at the moment, but it's really awesome and it came right with perfect timing!

You all remember that last Monday, we celebrated Brad Day, right? We took a moment to enjoy the existence of this organization, and we thanked Brad for all he did.

Well, on the same day, we actually got contacted by Elizabeth Blair from the National Public Radio for an interview! Unfortunately, and she had warned me, she did not have enough time given for her story to mention the World Beyblade Organization in the end, but she did actually place our video of the Sliding Shoot Lesson on the matching article for the radio story online! Brad's very own creation, Beyblade Channel's very first lesson video gets featured in such a big radio's story, what a feat!

If you want to read the article and listen to her recording, you can go right here:

Beyblades: A New Spin Puts An Old Toy Back On Top

You can also read that the United States champion for 2011, Zakiah Garcia, apparently uses Big Bang Pegasis and it seems like he might have used it in the national championships, or at least that's what his speech and the article hint at. It could also just be his nickname for a combination with a Pegasis Clear Wheel, since 4D Beyblades are not supposed to be allowed at all...

In other, older news, this isn't the first time the World Beyblade Organization gets featured in the media: around the beginning of the year, Gulli Mag, a popular French magazine for kids, interviewed Kei (Scott) and I (Virginie) and published our answers in an exclusive Beyblade special issue!

The cover:
[Image: GulliMag_Couverture.jpg]

The pagespread where our interview appears:
[Image: GulliMag_Gros.jpg]

A close-up:
[Image: GulliMag_Section.jpg]

Of course, the words are in French, so here's a translation, but remember that we answered the interviewer's questions almost a year ago, so our suggestions are really outclassed now!

Quote:Pros' tips and experiences
Scott (18 years old) and Virginie (19 years old) are part of the WBO, an organisation of Bladers in Canada. There, Virginie participated in a tournament. Scott, on his side, came in the top 3 in 6 tournaments and won 2 others. Your mag[azine] tells you their experiences and their tips to really get prepared for your upcoming battles...

In what state of mind do you need to be to begin your battles?
Scott: The most important thing is not to undersetimate your opponent. You can't go to your matches thinking that it'll be an easy win. In Beyblade battles, the fight begins even before you've attached your top to the launcher. Preparation is therefore a key element. And you must try to anticipate what top your opponent will use in order to counter it.

What combo would you suggest?
Scott: If you can master your shooting technique, MF Lightning L Drago 100RF is deadly!
Virginie: In a tournament, I've realised that few people succeed with Attack types. I would therefore mostly suggest to use a Defense type or a Stamina type. A Beyblade like Earth Bull 100WD/SD, for instance, should mutliply your chances of winning the battle.

And later in the magazine, the link to our website is repeated as well.

This isn't much news, one could say, but I think it's awesome to see how far this site has gotten from another point of view. Come on, let's try to reach the stars now!

Ga'Hooleone · Dec 13 2011 05:12 AM

Woah, awesome news!

NPR's the station with the whole 'Story Corps' thing, so this is really cool. Talk about world recognition!

Raigeko13 · Dec 13 2011 05:16 AM

Wow! Great publicity for the WBO!
Great to see it getting some acknowledgement ;D
Awesome interviews too!

EDIT:
... Don't you just love those obnoxious comments on the article?

**Fury** · Dec 13 2011 05:20 AM

That's cool. I think he did use big bang he's like " it turns from stamina to defnce" and that kinda hints to a 4d bottom....

J o n · Dec 13 2011 05:24 AM

Wow congrats WBO! We're taking this one step at a time! Sooner or later when this site reaches up to a million, we'll need more commitee members ! Haha. Then again, congrats Kei and Kai-V!

**ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)** · Dec 13 2011 05:30 AM

I thinks it's funny that the man in charge of Hasbro's marketing said that if the bey has a sharp tip, it's an Attack type, whereas he said a flat tip made it a Stamina type Pinching_grin

.

Congrats all the same, though!

Sayak Blader · Dec 13 2011 05:38 AM

Amazing news!!!
Thats great.very cool.

Arupaeo · Dec 13 2011 05:38 AM

This is great stuff, and hopefully will help beyblade to become even more popular!

I must say though that the picture of you and Kei in the center spread makes you both look much younger than I imagined...

Sniper™ · Dec 13 2011 05:42 AM

WE BLOWIN UP WOOT WOOT!!!

TanithElite · Dec 13 2011 05:43 AM

Wow this is cool maybe beyblade will be the greatest attraction for the year

**Dark_Mousy** · Dec 13 2011 05:50 AM

Congrats on the article. The WBO getting all this attention shows that the WBO is a force to be reckoned with. Now only if Hasbro would recognize the WBO

Kai-V · Dec 13 2011 06:03 AM

(Dec 13 2011 05:38 AM)Arupaeo Wrote: I must say though that the picture of you and Kei in the center spread makes you both look much younger than I imagined...

I never even looked like that, hah.

Hazel · Dec 13 2011 06:05 AM

The boy certainly seems to somewhat favor Scott, but the hair is wrong and there is an aspect of his face that is about ten sizes too small...

Although, I suppose photoshop is possible.

Tris · Dec 13 2011 06:12 AM

Wow... The WBO is gaining so much popularity o: Hahah. And. Big Bang...? Daang. That better be just a nickname. Like seriously. -.-"

**Fury** · Dec 13 2011 06:18 AM

Ike ima be so mad if he really used big bang

Robsta · Dec 13 2011 06:18 AM

Congrats guys!

Tech · Dec 13 2011 06:18 AM

My dad LOVES NPR! Congrats Kai-V, I know this must mean a lot to you.

Kai-V · Dec 13 2011 06:20 AM

(Dec 13 2011 06:18 AM)Technologic Wrote: My dad LOVES NPR! Congrats Kai-V, I know this must mean a lot to you.

Do you know if he caught the story live ?

Tech · Dec 13 2011 06:22 AM

I'm not sure, but I'll be sure to tell him about it and let him read the article.

Jaygrazer · Dec 13 2011 06:24 AM

I'm sorry, did I just read Garcia used BIG BANG PEGASUS AND WON?!?!?!

Gimme this kids address, time for a vari demolition Tongue_out

But its good to see that video with the WBO on, is that newspaper popular Kai-V?

Kai-V YRIDENERGYRIDENERGY BeyRank: #1,518 (959)	Post: #1 Hello again all World Beybladers! This is actually a news that not even the other Committee Members know of at the moment, but it's really awesome and it came right with perfect timing! You all remember that last Monday, we celebrated Brad Day, right? We took a moment to enjoy the existence of this organization, and we thanked Brad for all he did. Well, on the same day, we actually got contacted by Elizabeth Blair from the National Public Radio for an interview! Unfortunately, and she had warned me, she did not have enough time given for her story to mention the World Beyblade Organization in the end, but she did actually place our video of the Sliding Shoot Lesson on the matching article for the radio story online! Brad's very own creation, Beyblade Channel's very first lesson video gets featured in such a big radio's story, what a feat! If you want to read the article and listen to her recording, you can go right here: Beyblades: A New Spin Puts An Old Toy Back On Top You can also read that the United States champion for 2011, Zakiah Garcia, apparently uses Big Bang Pegasis and it seems like he might have used it in the national championships, or at least that's what his speech and the article hint at. It could also just be his nickname for a combination with a Pegasis Clear Wheel, since 4D Beyblades are not supposed to be allowed at all... In other, older news, this isn't the first time the World Beyblade Organization gets featured in the media: around the beginning of the year, Gulli Mag, a popular French magazine for kids, interviewed Kei (Scott) and I (Virginie) and published our answers in an exclusive Beyblade special issue! The cover: The pagespread where our interview appears: A close-up: Of course, the words are in French, so here's a translation, but remember that we answered the interviewer's questions almost a year ago, so our suggestions are really outclassed now! Quote:Pros' tips and experiences Scott (18 years old) and Virginie (19 years old) are part of the WBO, an organisation of Bladers in Canada. There, Virginie participated in a tournament. Scott, on his side, came in the top 3 in 6 tournaments and won 2 others. Your mag[azine] tells you their experiences and their tips to really get prepared for your upcoming battles... In what state of mind do you need to be to begin your battles? Scott: The most important thing is not to undersetimate your opponent. You can't go to your matches thinking that it'll be an easy win. In Beyblade battles, the fight begins even before you've attached your top to the launcher. Preparation is therefore a key element. And you must try to anticipate what top your opponent will use in order to counter it. What combo would you suggest? Scott: If you can master your shooting technique, MF Lightning L Drago 100RF is deadly! Virginie: In a tournament, I've realised that few people succeed with Attack types. I would therefore mostly suggest to use a Defense type or a Stamina type. A Beyblade like Earth Bull 100WD/SD, for instance, should mutliply your chances of winning the battle. And later in the magazine, the link to our website is repeated as well. This isn't much news, one could say, but I think it's awesome to see how far this site has gotten from another point of view. Come on, let's try to reach the stars now! BEYBLADE SPIRIT l The Cover's Book \| Kai-Zer l BEYUNION ベイブレード
Dec 13 2011 05:09 AM

Ga'Hooleone Fly Free With Me BeyRank: #75 (1,143)	Post: #2 Woah, awesome news! NPR's the station with the whole 'Story Corps' thing, so this is really cool. Talk about world recognition! Strong Pokémon. Weak Pokémon. That is only the selfish perception of people. Truly skilled Trainers should try to win with the Pokémon they love best. -Karen
Dec 13 2011 05:12 AM

Raigeko13 CHODY FURY™	Post: #3 (This post was last modified: Dec 13 2011 05:21 AM by Raigeko13.) Wow! Great publicity for the WBO! Great to see it getting some acknowledgement ;D Awesome interviews too! EDIT: ... Don't you just love those obnoxious comments on the article? Broken Beylauncher? Click here to learn how to fix it! Spoiler (Click to View) Feeling down? Read this thread. A cheap laugh. Call me Rai.
Dec 13 2011 05:16 AM

Fury ~The One And Only~ BeyRank: #400 (1,033)	Post: #4 That's cool. I think he did use big bang he's like " it turns from stamina to defnce" and that kinda hints to a 4d bottom.... Look At Me Look At You, Unleash Fury Is What Im Going To Do, Cause Im Gonna Win It Baby, What Else Is New, My Bey Skills? They Will Own You. MAXIMUM BATTLES 2.0 ~ MAY 26TH! http://worldbeyblade.org/Thread-May-26th...0-Illinois
Dec 13 2011 05:20 AM

J o n YuGioh Dragon King. BeyRank: #94 (1,131)	Post: #5 Wow congrats WBO! We're taking this one step at a time! Sooner or later when this site reaches up to a million, we'll need more commitee members ! Haha. Then again, congrats Kei and Kai-V! Click here for the most classic thread on WBO of all time. Enjoy! Blade so hard bladers wanna fine me!
Dec 13 2011 05:24 AM

ლ(ಠ益ಠლ) Colors are a hint BeyRank: #26 (1,229)	Post: #6 (This post was last modified: Dec 13 2011 05:31 AM by ლ(ಠ益ಠლ).) I thinks it's funny that the man in charge of Hasbro's marketing said that if the bey has a sharp tip, it's an Attack type, whereas he said a flat tip made it a Stamina type . Congrats all the same, though! Top 10 VA Bladers: (Click to View) State Rank/Name/Beypoints 1. othellog ................. (1,340) 2. ლ(ಠ益ಠლ) ............ (1,229) 3. (✿◠‿◠) .............. (1,140) 4. myjuto .................. (1,137) 5. Bazooka ................ (1,094) 6. Cool Blader ............ (1,090) 7. Travis8 ................. (1,067) 8. Laseryon ............... (1,058) ~~9. ssj4yamigingka ...... (1,040)~~ 10. Pruebame ............. (1,021) I try to continually update the list as new tournaments are processed, so if you see any error(s) in the list (e.g. an incorrect or outdated amount of Beypoints, someone is missing from the rankings, etc.), please PM me so that I may correct it.
Dec 13 2011 05:30 AM

Sayak Blader	Post: #7 Amazing news!!! Thats great.very cool.
Dec 13 2011 05:38 AM

Arupaeo Tournament Red X? BeyRank: #11 (1,304)	Post: #8 This is great stuff, and hopefully will help beyblade to become even more popular! I must say though that the picture of you and Kei in the center spread makes you both look much younger than I imagined...
Dec 13 2011 05:38 AM

Sniper™ on my way to the top BeyRank: #459 (1,023)	Post: #9 WE BLOWIN UP WOOT WOOT!!! TEAM KIRIN DESTROYERS
Dec 13 2011 05:42 AM

TanithElite Tanith	Post: #10 Wow this is cool maybe beyblade will be the greatest attraction for the year
Dec 13 2011 05:43 AM

Robsta Skratchy BeyRank: #52 (1,183)	Post: #16 Congrats guys! Youtube \| DJ Devant \| Userbars Thanks Kai-V! Member of The Prodigies - Professional Beyblade Team
Dec 13 2011 06:18 AM

Tech simpleandclean.<3 BeyRank: #478 (1,021)	Post: #17 My dad LOVES NPR! Congrats Kai-V, I know this must mean a lot to you. Credit to NaLu for this awesome sig and avatar! Funny Posts (Click to View) takao.k/tyson.g Wrote:Hi guys I am looking for dragoon mf for free . it’s because at this time I don’t have money but I need it very much . so please I am kindly requesting to send me a dragoon mf please.(thank you) Takao.k/Tyson.g Hazel Wrote:EDIT: Rai, put Beat on GB145 before I hit you. CH120 is not for cats. Kai-V Wrote: Counter Leone's Wrote: ShadowL-Drago Wrote: Counter Leone's Wrote:I will play Mario kart and bb metal fusion before I go outside This does not need a thread. I'm sorry I didn't know I will do better next time ... Before you go outside ? What does that have to do with anything ? Dan Wrote: faissaloo Wrote:I want to see spin tracks with mini gas containers in them. e.g. HE150 (helium 150mm) in HE150 the container would be ballon type material Yeah, because if you put poison gas in a track the other beyblades will smell it and get OS'd instantly..? LeonTempestXIII Wrote:At 1st I assumed this was going to be some painful noobish post that I would just have to ignore Deikailo Wrote:You have no blader spirit. A real blader would use their blader spirit to channel the heat from the fire that was ignited in your bey heart to warm your hands and lead you to victory. metal-surge Wrote:we all have a legend beyblade and we all are legend bladers (most of us are i know im not)whats your legend beyblade my legend bey blade is Solar Soviet/Killer Capricorn SW145WD epic balance and satelight of the stars but whats your legend bey the Hazel Wrote: comeaujk Wrote:I had just gotten a meteo ldrago and my dads girlfriends son wanted to battle (he is seven and not a good shooter) We shot our beys and he beat my meteo ldrago because he was a horrible blader. What? Tournaments I've Attended: (Click to View) 8/14/11 - Beyblade Melee - Silver Spring, MD 9/18/11 - Better than School - Silver Spring, MD 10/16/11 - The Dual Duel - Silver Spring, MD 11/19/11 - The Novem-brrrr Brawl - Silver Spring, MD 12/10/11 - The Holiday Hammer - Washington, D.C. 1/21/12 - Ataque De Ano Nuevo - Washington, D.C. 2/25/12 - Leap Year Lashing - Washington, D.C 3/25/12 - Cherry Blossom Combat - Silver Spring, MD 4/29/12 - The Spring Sortie - Silver Spring, MD
Dec 13 2011 06:18 AM

Tech simpleandclean.<3 BeyRank: #478 (1,021)	Post: #19 I'm not sure, but I'll be sure to tell him about it and let him read the article. Credit to NaLu for this awesome sig and avatar! Funny Posts (Click to View) takao.k/tyson.g Wrote:Hi guys I am looking for dragoon mf for free . it’s because at this time I don’t have money but I need it very much . so please I am kindly requesting to send me a dragoon mf please.(thank you) Takao.k/Tyson.g Hazel Wrote:EDIT: Rai, put Beat on GB145 before I hit you. CH120 is not for cats. Kai-V Wrote: Counter Leone's Wrote: ShadowL-Drago Wrote: Counter Leone's Wrote:I will play Mario kart and bb metal fusion before I go outside This does not need a thread. I'm sorry I didn't know I will do better next time ... Before you go outside ? What does that have to do with anything ? Dan Wrote: faissaloo Wrote:I want to see spin tracks with mini gas containers in them. e.g. HE150 (helium 150mm) in HE150 the container would be ballon type material Yeah, because if you put poison gas in a track the other beyblades will smell it and get OS'd instantly..? LeonTempestXIII Wrote:At 1st I assumed this was going to be some painful noobish post that I would just have to ignore Deikailo Wrote:You have no blader spirit. A real blader would use their blader spirit to channel the heat from the fire that was ignited in your bey heart to warm your hands and lead you to victory. metal-surge Wrote:we all have a legend beyblade and we all are legend bladers (most of us are i know im not)whats your legend beyblade my legend bey blade is Solar Soviet/Killer Capricorn SW145WD epic balance and satelight of the stars but whats your legend bey the Hazel Wrote: comeaujk Wrote:I had just gotten a meteo ldrago and my dads girlfriends son wanted to battle (he is seven and not a good shooter) We shot our beys and he beat my meteo ldrago because he was a horrible blader. What? Tournaments I've Attended: (Click to View) 8/14/11 - Beyblade Melee - Silver Spring, MD 9/18/11 - Better than School - Silver Spring, MD 10/16/11 - The Dual Duel - Silver Spring, MD 11/19/11 - The Novem-brrrr Brawl - Silver Spring, MD 12/10/11 - The Holiday Hammer - Washington, D.C. 1/21/12 - Ataque De Ano Nuevo - Washington, D.C. 2/25/12 - Leap Year Lashing - Washington, D.C 3/25/12 - Cherry Blossom Combat - Silver Spring, MD 4/29/12 - The Spring Sortie - Silver Spring, MD
Dec 13 2011 06:22 AM

Dark_Mousy BeyRank: #57 (1,173)	Post: #11 Congrats on the article. The WBO getting all this attention shows that the WBO is a force to be reckoned with. Now only if Hasbro would recognize the WBO
Dec 13 2011 05:50 AM

Kai-V YRIDENERGYRIDENERGY BeyRank: #1,518 (959)	Post: #12 (Dec 13 2011 05:38 AM)Arupaeo Wrote: I must say though that the picture of you and Kei in the center spread makes you both look much younger than I imagined... I never even looked like that, hah. BEYBLADE SPIRIT l The Cover's Book \| Kai-Zer l BEYUNION ベイブレード
Dec 13 2011 06:03 AM

Hazel Octorok Schmoctorok!	Post: #13 The boy certainly seems to somewhat favor Scott, but the hair is wrong and there is an aspect of his face that is about ten sizes too small... Although, I suppose photoshop is possible. The Octopus of The Committee.
Dec 13 2011 06:05 AM

Tris An Otaku Life <3	Post: #14 Wow... The WBO is gaining so much popularity o: Hahah. And. Big Bang...? Daang. That better be just a nickname. Like seriously. -.-" Spoiler (Click to View) Bey Channel: iTris2 \| Wants Flash Sagittario
Dec 13 2011 06:12 AM

Fury ~The One And Only~ BeyRank: #400 (1,033)	Post: #15 Ike ima be so mad if he really used big bang Look At Me Look At You, Unleash Fury Is What Im Going To Do, Cause Im Gonna Win It Baby, What Else Is New, My Bey Skills? They Will Own You. MAXIMUM BATTLES 2.0 ~ MAY 26TH! http://worldbeyblade.org/Thread-May-26th...0-Illinois
Dec 13 2011 06:18 AM

Kai-V YRIDENERGYRIDENERGY BeyRank: #1,518 (959)	Post: #18 (Dec 13 2011 06:18 AM)Technologic Wrote: My dad LOVES NPR! Congrats Kai-V, I know this must mean a lot to you. Do you know if he caught the story live ? BEYBLADE SPIRIT l The Cover's Book \| Kai-Zer l BEYUNION ベイブレード
Dec 13 2011 06:20 AM

Jaygrazer dat gundam yo	Post: #20 I'm sorry, did I just read Garcia used BIG BANG PEGASUS AND WON?!?!?! Gimme this kids address, time for a vari demolition But its good to see that video with the WBO on, is that newspaper popular Kai-V?
Dec 13 2011 06:24 AM