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| Anti-Yo Fluchs |
| Exhibit #2991 |
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| Type | Production |
| Shape | Concave )-( |
| Axle | Bearing |
| Color | Black/Pink |
| Packaging | Boxed |
| Construction | Multi-piece aluminum |
| Diameter | 55 mm |
| Width | 38 mm |
| Weight | 70 gms |
| Condition | Mint |
| Number Produced | 225 |
| Date | 2004 |
| Owner | Rick Brough |
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The Fluchs, with its original combination black and pink halves, was the freshman release from Anti-Yo based out of San Francisco, California. It was a high tech aluminum model, with a secret three step "Slip Matte" finishing process. At the time, nothing else on the yo-yo market looked or felt like it. "Fluchs" is a play on words for Flux, or Fluid in Motion. Made from 6061 aluminum and released near the end of 2004, it used a size C ball bearing axle that was cleaned and lightly oiled, and Friction Stickers for response.
The official Anti-Yo website remained online for a number of years despite the company not releasing anything new since 2012. However, sometime in 2018, their site was taken offline. The anti-yo domain now points to a clothing store.
Claimed total run of 225 pieces.
Collected December 28, 2004.
Original retail price: $70 US.
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The original write-up for the Fluchs on Anti-Yo's website:
"A guy walks into a bar and places a pink and black yo-yo on the counter.
Bartender comes by, picks up the yo-yo and starts playing with it.
"Damn" says the bartender "This is one buttery smooth big bearinged beauty."
The bartender pours a shot glass of milk for the stranger, before continuing to play.
"This thing feels like it's made of magnesium, while staying attainably within my budget. What makes this thing feel so silky smooth on palm grind?"
"It's the process," says the stranger between sips of milk "The yo-yo itself is made from high quality aircraft aluminum. Then it is precision machined into a sleek retro winding double knob skill toy with a heavy emphasis on modern artistic design."
"Of course," the bartender remarked, "The Eames influence is obvious. But what gives this thing its smooth laminar flow against my calloused hands?"
"That's the final process. After the yo-yo is removed from the lathe, Anti-Yo applies the Slip Matte® Finish. This special coating assures a durable finish while giving the yo-yo its low viscosity.
The bartender seems to think about this for a minute then says, "Slip Matte I get it."
"Good, most folks wont." Says the stranger as he finishes his last sip of milk.
"What was the name of the company again?" asks the bartender as he places the yo-yo back onto the counter.
"Anti-Yo," responded the stranger " they are based out of San Francisco."
"Anti-Yo huh? That's edgy."
"Yeah" says the stranger, as he placed the Fluchs® Yo-Yo into his custom made Prada yo-yo pouch and wiped the milk mustache from his lips. "Edgy.""
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