About
The Gnome is the signature throw of Mile High Yoyo Club — an undersized 7068 aluminum organic designed with a fingerspin dimple and undercut rims for thumb grinds. All editions share the same mold and specs; each drop introduced new engravings, colorways, or collaborator artwork. Sales were conducted exclusively through Instagram DMs and local club meets at PlayForge Games and The Rabbit Hole Café in the Denver/Littleton area.
Editions
1st Run — Higby Gnome (early 2023): Two colorways with art by legendary yoyo artist John Higby. Sold out immediately.
Forge Gnome — Fire & Water (Spring 2023): Two colorways; exclusive to PlayForge Games, Littleton, CO.
Buddha Gnome (Spring 2023): Peace/meditation theme with “Om Mani Padme Hum” engraving; art by Nathan Bottcher.
Gnometrooper (Oct–Nov 2023): Stormtrooper-themed; nods to Dave’s 501st Legion hobby; art by Nathan Bottcher. Released in black and yellow (Halloween) colorways. Sold through YoYoExpert and local meets. $69.99.
Nickel Plated Gnome (Nov 2023): Nickel plating by Denver Metal Finishing.
Nicky Gnome (Jan 2024): Bundled with the GnomeHed counterweight + HedStand in a collab combo with Dedhed Designs.
DedGnome + ShroomHed (March 2024): Custom ghost engraving; bundled with Dedhed Designs’ ShroomHed counterweight. Sold out immediately. Collab with Dedhed Designs.
PokéNōm (April 2024): Pokémon-inspired double-sided engraving; art by Nathan Bottcher (yoyoretro). ~60 units. Released at PlayForge April 6 then online April 20.
UNgnome (April 20, 2024): Final run of The Gnome mold. ~60 units. Released on 4/20.
