1. HICOO Khan Yo-Yo, Special YoYoNation.com Edition

The final (perfected!) version of the “underground” HICOO Mini7 yo-yo is here — a Special Edition YoYoNation exclusive!

The HICOO Khan Yo-Yo is a high-performing undersized all-aluminum yo-yo, making it perfect for long spins, stability, and maneuverability.

Utilizing a 5×11x5 bearing (i.e. HSPIN / SPYY sized), a thumb grind lip, and a generous recessed sticker area, this little yo-yo has a special coating that gives it an amazing “glitter” look, and it plays as good as it looks!

If you’re looking for an attractive addition to your case or shelf, or need an amazing undersized everyday player, choose the HICOO Khan yo-yo today, before they’re all out!

2. YoYoFactory 888 (eight8eight) yoyo - Limited Mr. Yodel Edition

FOr those who can’t get enough of the YoYoFactory 888, YoYoNation is proud to present the YoYoFactory 888 Limited Mr. Yodel Edition!

These 888s have 4 laser etched cartoon panels on each half! Four panels on the aqua blue half, and another four on the bright purple half.

These come directly from YoYoFactory and not from Mr. John Higby, so there will be no counter-weight included.

Like all YoYoFactory yoyos, these are bound to sell out fast. Pre-order yours today! Estimated delivery: June 22, 2007.

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Seven different shades of 10 Count Polyester SSE G-String yo-yo string packs have just been released on YoYoNation.

Canada, Eh?
Candy Stripper
Creamsicle
Highlites
Lil’ Pink
Lime-Aid
Radio Active Zebra

These HANDMADE 100% Polyester yoyo strings are a huge hit coming from our neighbors to the North. Paul Wallace, aka Gsimian, has painstakingly and meticulously custom crafted these string for both aesthetic and yoyo play purposes.

Features of the amazing G-Strings:

- Extra long length to facilitate taller players and Offstring (4A) play
- Smooth GLYDE materials used in the construction help to create a super soft surface which reduces string burn
- 100% polyester construction makes for great non-responsive play
- Stunning customized color combinations, not found with any other yoyo string.
- Handcrafted in Canada by Paul Wallace (Gsimian)

In addition - these all-new SSE string were created with Suicide tricks and Slack tricks in mind! The new SSE yo-yo string holds its tension for HOURS of heavy play.

Get yours today before they’re gone!

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A big thanks to Todd Lester for pulling together back-to-back grassroots yo-yo meets in NYC this weekend!

Meet #1 in Tompkins Square Park on Saturday took place amidst the festivities of the Tompkins Square Carnival, which included acts such as some guy playing the theremin, YoYoNation’s Pat Cuartero doing a routine to Justin Timberlake + frenetic Japanese music, and a pretty awesome middle-school band cover of “The Hardest Button To Button” by The White Stripes.

Also in the lineup was a surprise appearance by Connor Scholten aka Sideshowbob, on vacay in New York all the way from Michigan. YoYoNation caught up with this amazing yo-yo and juggling talent for just a minute (or actually, 1 minute 42 seconds).

YoYoNation’s 60 Seconds with Connor Scholten from Amy on Vimeo

So, has Connor really been practicing his 2A? Looks like it. Rare footage of Connor-Pat 2A duel follows.

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For all of you who don’t know what “Hyper Yo-Yo” is, just think of it as a Japanese “phenomenon” that started in 1997. In April, many top Japanese players, old and new, celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Hyper Yo-Yo craze. I only wish I had been part of the fun.

Why? Well, my yo-yo passion started during the last craze brought on by Yomega, Bandai, and HPK Marketing (heh), and I was lucky enough to have met some amazing players during my travels.

A couple of these players were Takumi Nagase (1999 World 2A Yo-Yo Champion, THP Japan), and Alan Batangan (multiple National 2A Titles, and THP Hawaii). (by the way, click on their names to watch their freestyles from the 1999 World Yo-Yo Contest!)

Thanks to Bu-ko, and the Hyper Yo-Yo Alumni Association (I never knew this existed!), I know what they look like today!

1999 Takumi Nagase (left), 1999 Pat Cuartero (right)

2007 Keijiro Hasegawa (left, THP Japan member), 2007 Takumi Nagase (right)

I’m sure there are better pictures of Alan Batangan in 1999, but he’s in here somewhere (let’s see if you guys can find me, and name any of the other THP members in this pic!):

1999 Alan Batangan, center row, 6th from the left

THPJ member Hiroya Tanaka (left), and 2007 Alan Batangan (right).

Oh, and in case you were wondering, THP stands for Team High Performance. I’d describe what it is, but perhaps you should do some research on your own - you might learn something!

Lastly, I know this post way past due, but hey, I just got the pictures! The 10th Anniversary celebration was actually in April (Japanese National Yo-Yo day is April 4th. According to Bu-ko, “four” in Japanese is pronounced “yon”, which leads to “yon-yon”, which is “close enough” to “yo-yo”. A-ha?).

Thanks for reading! I’ll leave you with this.

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The following is snagged from Ben/TAB’s post yesterday on the YoYoNation forums.

Unlike many of the videos/pictures featured on this blog, it is actually educational.

Great stuff, Ben! And thanks for the shout-out!

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Tompkins Square Middle School, in collaboration with The Educational Alliance, is hosting a Carnival in Tompkins Square Park from 12 - 5 pm on Saturday, June 9, 2007. There will be food, games, various performances, and exhibitions of student artwork, as well as performances (12 - 3 pm) by YoYoNation’s own Pat Cuartero!

Yeah Pat!

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