Registration now open for the ultimate Bakugan challenge, which will include regional tournaments throughout the U.S. to culminate in a Championship event in New York City, February 20-21, 2010
TORONTO, ON – Dec. 14, 2009 – This January, the “call to brawl” will roar throughout America as Bakugan fans compete at “Baku-Con”, the first-ever tournament that will crown a national Bakugan Champion. Registration is now open online at www.Baku-Con.com for all brawlers who want to compete in tournament play.
Thousands of kids are expected to battle in regional tournaments for their chance to become the ultimate Bakugan brawler in America at the national championship event February 20-21 in New York City. In addition to official tournament play, each regional event will create a Bakugan convention-like experience and will be open free of charge to non-registered players, parents and siblings.
Kicking off in Chicago on January 9, 2010 Baku-Con will also make its stops in Los Angeles, Dallas, Orlando, and New York. The top 16 players from each city will be flown to New York City courtesy of Spin Master Ltd. to compete in the championship finals.
“The Bakugan phenomenon continues to grow stronger and stronger,” said Ronnie Frankowski, VP Boys Marketing at Spin Master. “Kids have been demanding a championship tournament like Baku-Con, and we’re going to give them exactly what they’ve been wanting. It’s going to be an unforgettable Bakugan experience for all fans who attend.”
Each Baku-Con event will include:
Tournament play for Baku-Con Championship
Meet the Masters – autograph session with 6 Bakugan Battle Masters
Pick-up area for free Bakugan play and game training
Photo Opportunities
Custom Bakugan Apparel – custom-designed T-shirts to be made on site
Baku-Bowling Skee Ball game with prizing
Cartoon Viewing Lounge
Online activity with exclusive reward
Merchandise – must-have Bakugan products
Parents Hospitality Lounge
Players must register online at www.Baku-Con.com to compete in the regional tournaments. Each event will run from 9am-5pm, beginning with on-site registration and a players meeting before the tournament play begins. Players will battle it out in eight tournament zones, with winners advancing to the regional finals on the Sunday. These regional winners will take part in an awards ceremony and advance to the Baku-Con Championship in New York City.
The Baku-Con championship weekend in New York City will also feature a Players Banquet with special Bakugan Season 3 launch announcements.
For more information on Baku-Con, please visit www.Baku-Con.com.
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