Beigoma may have originally made use of wooden tops that had been imported from China during the Kamakura period of Japanese history. Beigoma was well known in the 17th century Edo period and was originally made by filling spiral seashells with sand and sealing them with molten wax. By the 20th century, they were made of lead and later, cast metal. Their popularity peaked in the first half of the 20th century, losing favor as newer post war toys became available. During the height of Beyblade popularity Beigoma saw a another down turn, but also a resurgence in interest brought on by curiosity concerning the origin of Beyblading.