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| Custom Yo-Yo Golden Eye - debut |
| Exhibit #1874 |
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| Type | Production |
| Shape | Modified |
| Axle | Bearing |
| Finish | Gold Plated |
| Packaging | Display Boxed |
| Construction | Multi-piece aluminum |
| Response | Performance Ring |
| Condition | Mint |
| Date | 1998 |
| Owner | Rick Brough |
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In 1998, during the yo-yo boom, this model of yo-yo was, at the time, "the [yo-yo] industries first and only 24-carat gold-plated yo-yo and yo-yo stand." Matching stand was sold separately. Came packaged in a plastic case, with a royal blue velvet carrying bag, two strings, a metal ballbearing axle, and a metal fixed axle, both interchangeable. Body material was 6061 aluminum.
The Golden Eye also came in a concave, butterfly version called the Golden Fly.
At the time this yo-yo was released (along with many other Custom yo-yo models), it was sold under the Custom Yo-Yo brand name and manufactured by Mesa Custom Machining Corporation of Gilbert, Arizona.
As of August 2015, this yo-yo was still being manufactured and sold but under the Custom Products brand name, and still manufactured by Mesa Custom Machining Corporation of Gilbert, Arizona. These later versions had 24K GOLD additionally engraved on the face of one halve. The original, debut version (seen in this exhibit) did not have the additional engraving, making them more valuable and desirable to collectors. Also, the packaging for these later versions was either paper-based or a round tin case.
WARNING! The gold plating on these yo-yos is extremely thin. Never use any type of polishing compound to clean it, even if the polish is labeled gentle and for use on gold or gold plating. If the yo-yo exhibits finger prints or other dirt, use a polishing cloth only and be very very gentle!
Original retail price for yo-yo: $80 US.
Original retail price for matching stand: $40 US. | |
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