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	<title>The Toy Detectives &#187; Catcha&#8217; Beast</title>
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		<title>Bandai &#8211; Catcha Beast from Mail Order Express</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:11:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Toy Detectives</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bandai &#8211; Catcha Beast Available to buy from Mail Order Express £19.99 &#160; Description This device incorporates a special digital compass where you must rotate your body until you hook a beast, then reel it in and let the battle commence! Once you&#8217;ve caught a beast, train it and connect with friends for interactive battles. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="//www.mailorderexpress.com/dp/B001DV3G60" target="_new"><img class="alignleft" src="//www.moeimages.com/images/133597_L.jpg" alt="This device incorporates a special digital compass where you must rotate your body until you hook a beast, then reel it in and let the battle commence! Once you've caught a beast, train it and connect with friends for interactive battles. Over 100 beasts to find, catch, train, battle and exchange." width="200" height="200" /></a><br />
<a href="//www.mailorderexpress.com/dp/B001DV3G60" target="_new"><strong>Bandai &#8211; Catcha Beast</strong></a><br />
Available to buy from <a href="//www.mailorderexpress.com/dp/B001DV3G60" target="_new"><strong>Mail Order Express</strong></a></p>
<h4>£19.99</h4>
<p><a href="//www.mailorderexpress.com/dp/B001DV3G60" target="_new"><img src="http://www.thetoydetectives.com/images/elements/gotoshop-button.gif" alt="Mail Order Express" /></a></p>
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<h6>Description</h6>
<p>This device incorporates a special digital compass where you must rotate your body until you hook a beast, then reel it in and let the battle commence! Once you&#8217;ve caught a beast, train it and connect with friends for interactive battles. Over 100 beasts to find, catch, train, battle and exchange.</p>
<p><strong>Bandai &#8211; Catcha Beast</strong><br />
Available to buy from <a href="target="><strong>Mail Order Express</strong></a></p>
<h4>£19.99</h4>
<p><strong><a href="//www.mailorderexpress.com/dp/B001DV3G60" target="_new"><img src="http://www.thetoydetectives.com/images/elements/gotoshop-button.gif" alt="Mail Order Express" /></a></strong></p>
<p>Check availability and search for cheaper prices on:</p>
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		<title>Catcha Beast! &#8211; Blue from The Entertainer</title>
		<link>http://thetoydetectives.com/2011/03/20/catcha-beast-blue-from-the-entertainer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:20:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Toy Detectives</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Catcha' Beast]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Catcha Beast! &#8211; Blue By Bandai Available to buy from The Entertainer &#163;3 Description Catcha Beast Blue features Over 100 beasts to find, catch, train, battle and exchange! Manufacturer/Supplier ref: - Catcha Beast! &#8211; Blue Available to buy from The Entertainer &#163;3 Check availability and search for cheaper prices on: By our best endeavours, all [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.awin1.com/pclick.php?p=32462011&amp;a=88193&amp;m=1736" target="_new"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.productserve.com/preview/1736/32462011.jpg" alt="Catcha Beast Blue features Over 100 beasts to find, catch, train, battle and exchange!" width="200" height="200" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.awin1.com/pclick.php?p=32462011&amp;a=88193&amp;m=1736" target="_new"><strong>Catcha Beast! &#8211; Blue</strong></a><br />
By Bandai<br />
Available to buy from <a href="http://www.awin1.com/pclick.php?p=32462011&amp;a=88193&amp;m=1736" target="_new"><strong>The Entertainer</strong></a><br />
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<h4>&pound;3</h4>
<p><a href="http://www.awin1.com/pclick.php?p=32462011&amp;a=88193&amp;m=1736" target="_new"><img src="http://www.thetoydetectives.com/images/elements/gotoshop-button.gif" alt="thetoyshop.com" /></a></p>
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<h6>Description</h6>
<p>Catcha Beast Blue features Over 100 beasts to find, catch, train, battle and exchange!</p>
<p>Manufacturer/Supplier ref: -</p>
<p><strong>Catcha Beast! &#8211; Blue</strong><br />
Available to buy from <a href="http://www.awin1.com/pclick.php?p=32462011&amp;a=88193&amp;m=1736: target="><strong>The Entertainer</strong></a></p>
<h4>&pound;3</h4>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.awin1.com/pclick.php?p=32462011&amp;a=88193&amp;m=1736" target="_new"><img src="http://www.thetoydetectives.com/images/elements/gotoshop-button.gif" alt="thetoyshop.com" /></a></strong></p>
<p>Check availability and search for cheaper prices on:<strong><br />
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		<title>Catcha Beast! &#8211; Red from The Entertainer</title>
		<link>http://thetoydetectives.com/2011/03/20/catcha-beast-red-from-the-entertainer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:20:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Toy Detectives</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Catcha' Beast]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Catcha Beast! &#8211; Red By Bandai Available to buy from The Entertainer &#163;3 Description Catcha Beast Red features Over 100 beasts to find, catch, train, battle and exchange! Manufacturer/Supplier ref: - Catcha Beast! &#8211; Red Available to buy from The Entertainer &#163;3 Check availability and search for cheaper prices on: By our best endeavours, all [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.awin1.com/pclick.php?p=32462012&amp;a=88193&amp;m=1736" target="_new"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.productserve.com/preview/1736/32462012.jpg" alt="Catcha Beast Red features Over 100 beasts to find, catch, train, battle and exchange!" width="200" height="200" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.awin1.com/pclick.php?p=32462012&amp;a=88193&amp;m=1736" target="_new"><strong>Catcha Beast! &#8211; Red</strong></a><br />
By Bandai<br />
Available to buy from <a href="http://www.awin1.com/pclick.php?p=32462012&amp;a=88193&amp;m=1736" target="_new"><strong>The Entertainer</strong></a><br />
</br></p>
<h4>&pound;3</h4>
<p><a href="http://www.awin1.com/pclick.php?p=32462012&amp;a=88193&amp;m=1736" target="_new"><img src="http://www.thetoydetectives.com/images/elements/gotoshop-button.gif" alt="thetoyshop.com" /></a></p>
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<h6>Description</h6>
<p>Catcha Beast Red features Over 100 beasts to find, catch, train, battle and exchange!</p>
<p>Manufacturer/Supplier ref: -</p>
<p><strong>Catcha Beast! &#8211; Red</strong><br />
Available to buy from <a href="http://www.awin1.com/pclick.php?p=32462012&amp;a=88193&amp;m=1736: target="><strong>The Entertainer</strong></a></p>
<h4>&pound;3</h4>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.awin1.com/pclick.php?p=32462012&amp;a=88193&amp;m=1736" target="_new"><img src="http://www.thetoydetectives.com/images/elements/gotoshop-button.gif" alt="thetoyshop.com" /></a></strong></p>
<p>Check availability and search for cheaper prices on:<strong><br />
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		<title>Catcha&#8217; Beast</title>
		<link>http://thetoydetectives.com/2008/08/16/catcha-beast/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:29:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Electronic games are often looked upon as a quite sedentary form of entertainment but acceptable for passing the time when confined to an aeroplane seat or on a long car journey. However, Catcha&#8217; Beast is an electronic game that will get children moving; in fact, in a spin. Once the batteries are installed there is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Electronic games are often looked upon as a quite sedentary form of entertainment but acceptable for passing the time when confined to an aeroplane seat or on a long car journey. However, Catcha&#8217; Beast is an electronic game that will get children moving; in fact, in a spin.<span id="more-145"></span></strong></p>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 466px"><img title="Catcha Beast in packaging" src="http://thetoydetectives.com/reviews/gadgets/catcha-beast/catcha-beast-in-packaging.jpg" alt="Catcha Beast in its packaging" width="456" height="350" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Catcha Beast in its packaging</p></div>
<p>Once the batteries are installed there is some further set-up to do. The date and time needs to be entered, which is important as some beasts can only be caught at certain times. Then the device needs to be calibrated so that it recognises the direction it is being pointed in. This vital stage is the first but by no means the last time the player will need to spin 360 degrees.</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 208px"><img title="Catcha Beast closed" src="http://thetoydetectives.com/reviews/gadgets/catcha-beast/catcha-beast-closed.jpg" alt="Catcha Beast closed" width="198" height="264" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Catcha&#39; Beast closed</p></div>
<p>When ready to catch a monster: the player slides up the screen and unfolds the reel handle, with the screen held out in front of the player, they start rotating. An on-screen indicator tells when a beast is close and when to throw out some line to try and hook the beast. When hooked the player gets an opportunity to use a weapon but when first played there are no weapons available, so it will escape. The prey needs to be chased, gradually wearing it down until it is caught earning treasure points and gold. Naturally even a tired beast will resist the threat of its liberty being taken away, so the player must be ready to dodge by spinning, if it fires. Beasts can also be lured by using meat, fish, bones or even jewellery.</p>
<p>Once the first beast is caught, stronger beasts can be hunted by using a weapon or teaming-up with a caught beast as a partner. Captured beasts can be fed to improve them. They can also be exchanged for gold or weapons. The performance of the rod can be customised with earned treasure points. For example, the power of the reel can be improved.</p>
<p>A great part of Catcha&#8217; Beast&#8217;s appeal is the ability to connect 2 devices together and battle or trade with friends. The battling game involves trying to capture one of your opponents beasts to add it to the collection and if successful, as well as a gain for the winner, the loser still keeps their beast, keeping play fair and friendly. When it comes to trading, players will be able to swap versions of the various things used to lure beasts; the are red and blue versions of each lure.</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 208px"><img title="Catcha Beast open" src="http://thetoydetectives.com/reviews/gadgets/catcha-beast/catcha-beast-open.jpg" alt="Catcha Beast open" width="198" height="264" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Catcha&#39; Beast open</p></div>
<p>There&#8217;s so much more to this game that I will be playing it for some time to come. I have to admit that catching beasts is going to one of the many things I&#8217;m rather poor at; I&#8217;ve been getting dizzy all to easily. Those determined to make a beast catching name for themselves will find using the 2 player mode essential as well as mastering the various methods of capture, trading and other intricacies of the game.</p>
<p>Catcha&#8217; Beast | Bandai</p>
<p>For ages 6 years and older | 2 x AA batteries required (not included)</p>
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