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RIVAL

by The Curator | Jun 5, 2025

From Dale:

“originally designed in february 2025

a competition-oriented offering

colorway based on karasuno, rival of nekoma

designed, printed, assembled, and hand tested in california”

Bandalo:re

by The Curator | Jun 3, 2025

From Bandalore:

” Before we explain why we chose the name 「Bandalo:re」 for this product, allow us to take you back to a time before “Yo-Yo” became the official name it is known by today.

As some of you may not know, between the 17th and the 19th centuries, the term “BANDALORE” was referred to a toy made of wood, a spool or wheel attached to a string. It was an early version of the yo-yo, serving as a precursor to the modern design we recognize today. The user would wind and unwind the strings to perform various tricks, or just simply throw and retrieve the toy. It gained popularity in Europe as a French term for a type of spinning toy before spreading to the United States, where it played a key role in the evolution of the modern yo-yo.

We were deeply inspired by this fusion of history, merging the classic and old-fashioned yo-yo style with our personal favorite modern yo-yo, the “DK” by SF Yoyos, which sparked us the inspiration for this design. And so, with this combination,「Bandalo:re」 was born. A perfect harmony that bridges the evolution between eras, honoring the past while embracing the future, hope to igniting a new wave of creativity and inspiration.

Also, just so you know, the “:re” in the name symbolizes “remake, redo, and refresh.” These are the ideas we wanted to capture both when the yo-yo first appeared and when it’s in your hand.”

Samurai

by The Curator | Jun 2, 2025

From Rewind Worldwide:

“Brought to you by the maker named for the era of the Samurai warrior, the Samurai is a bimetal string trick yo-yo with a rare M-profile.

This is a bimetal throw unlike the others that came before. Sengoku has mixed the themes and concepts of its other yo-yos to come together in this new M-profile. The stainless steel ring looks like both an outer and inner rim at the same time. Strangely the benefits of both seem to be present in the Samurai.

The secret is in the inertia moving toward the axis of revolution, and not just the “spin” itself. This shift in focus means that the Samurai keeps its posture upright and true, maintaining incredible stability to the very end of its sleep. This benefit is immediately apparent at the first throw, and makes for unbelievably steady horizontal play.

Sengoku is very enthusiastic about their latest design, stating that this development may uproot the contest scene when they see what it can do. Not just a bimetal design, the Samurai represents a new era and understanding of the physics of yo-yo. After throwing it ourselves, we think they may be right.”