Description

Spin Fighters were die-cast metal top toys that were manufactured by Bandai in China in the mid 1990s (1993-1997).

The Spin Fighters tops were loaded into Launchers (Later, called "Power Launchers"), which were then tightly wound by fingertip, and subsequently released into the Spin Fighters Battle Arena (or, onto a flat surface). The tops battled (hitting against each other) until the last top spinning was the winner.

Spin Fighters tops were ~1 inch across, came in black and gold colors, and bore a prismatic sticker featuring a character from a TV show or video game. Usually, the black tops represented the "Bad Guys" and the gold tops represented the "Good Guys." Spin Fighters were sold two to a package: one gold and one black spin fighter. Power Launchers and Battle Arenas were available separately or bundled. Spin Fighters tops can be disassembled and worn on jackets, shirts, and hats, through any small button hole.

Production of Spin Fighter ceased around 1997. They are widely seen to be the forerunner to Beyblade, which began production in 1997.

Spin Fighters series included: World Wrestling Federation (WWF), Saban's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and Capcom's Street Fighter.