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| YoYoFactory POPStar 2017 (mini) |
| Exhibit #2463 |
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| Type | Production |
| Shape | Concave )-( |
| Axle | Bearing |
| Packaging | Display Boxed |
| Construction | Multi-piece metal |
| Response | CBC Slim Pad |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Width | 31 mm |
| Gap | Fixed |
| Weight | 58 gm |
| Condition | Mint |
| Date | 2017 |
| Owner | Rick Brough |
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YoYoFactory's undersized POPStar yo-yo, first released in 2010, was re-designed and re-released in December, 2016 in a special black and red YoYoExpert edition. It was one of four plastic bagged yo-yos that were included in the 2016 Mystery Boxes sold exclusively by YoYoExpert. A few weeks later, in January 2017, this yo-yo was made available at YoYoExpert, boxed in YoYoFactory-branded packaging that you see in this exhibit.
Similar to the 2010 POPStar, the 2017 POPStar has a step straight profile. However, the "steps" on the 2017 version are narrower in width. Also, the 2017 version includes a dimple in the center of each halve intended for fingertip spins. Uses a size C Center Trac bearing and 19 mm slim pads for the response.
This 2017 edition was very short lived, due, in part, to quality issues in the shipped units (the yo-yo in this exhibit, however, was one of only a very few that did not have any such quality issues). The release lasted less than six months on the market before being discontinued/pulled from sale. On May 6, 2021, the yoyofactory.com website released all the plethora of 2017 Popstars as B-grade product. "This designation is indicated on the product as it did not reach a level of quality we were happy to release it as the full retail price. It may have incorrect laser art, imperfection in anodize or a lack of precision." The B-grade versions were sold for $10 each.
Original retail price: $20 US
To see all mini yo-yos in this museum, in the left panel, click Exhibits.
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