Chronological Butterfly Releases

Chronological Butterfly Releases

Exmime put together this list on the YoyoExpert Forums. It was last edited on September 29, 2024. It details the historical releases of the Duncan Butterfly. This is my first stab at listing a chronological order off the top of my head, and will probably need to...

Failure is Unknown Collectors’ List

Failure is Unknown Collectors’ List

The following is a list of all yo-yos released in collaboration with Failure is Unknown. It is kept up by Ajolivarez on the YoyoExpert Forums. Below is a list of MAKE and MODEL and Year Released. I have also included the Totals for each throw that I have been able to...

A Look at the Edition Forma

A Look at the Edition Forma

Edition's first-ever monometal yo-yo, the Forma, needed to be something special coming from a performance-focused brand. Known for extremely powerful and performant bi-metals, Edition had their own very large shoes to fill with this one. Did they succeed? Let's take a...

The Yoyo Archive Zines

The Yoyo Archive Zines

Starting in late April of 2025, the Yoyo Archive began to put out its printable zines. Here are the instructions for using the Print and Fold versions: May 2025 Vol.1 Download the Print-and-Fold Edition. 052025-YYADownload Vol.2 Download the Print-and-Fold Edition....

A Look at the Bandlore Bandalo:re

A Look at the Bandlore Bandalo:re

The「Bandalo:re」by Bandlore is an odd little yo-yo. Its width is larger than its diameter, it's capped, and overall, it's kinda shaped like a doorknob. Being a fan of odd little yo-yos, I couldn't wait to give it throw. Bandalore is a fairly new company, and...

A Look at the Sengoku Tengu

A Look at the Sengoku Tengu

The Tengu is the latest Sengoku throw, and the first monometal M-shaped yo-yo they have released. It also features a  ”hyper-matte" finish that they claim delivers a "one-of-a-kind tactile experience." Well, it's certainly one-of-a kind. I tried hard to like the...

A Look at the MK1/Spinworthy Plasm

A Look at the MK1/Spinworthy Plasm

MK1 and Spinworthy recently teamed up again to make the Plasm, a polycarbonate version of the RBC. This new version of the much-loved throw features a tweaked design that works better with plastic and is available in a range of cool, translucent colors. I was lucky...

A Look at the Sengoku Shingen

A Look at the Sengoku Shingen

Sengoku Yoyos recently sent me a Tengu to review, and to my surprise, also included a Shingen in the box. I immediately set to playing with my brand-new Tengu and left the Shingen off to the side because it looked a bit boring to me. The shape was very unassuming, and...