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| Tom Kuhn Silver Bullet (SB-1 SB1) |
| Exhibit #3660 |
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| Type | Production |
| Shape | Modified |
| Axle | Transaxle - Wood |
| Finish | Polished |
| Color | Aluminum |
| Packaging | Display Boxed |
| Construction | Multi-piece aluminum |
| Response | None |
| Diameter | 57 mm |
| Width | 26 mm |
| Gap | Fixed |
| Weight | 50 gm |
| Condition | Mint |
| Date | 1984 |
| To | 1991 |
| Owner | Rick Brough |
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The Silver Bullet, also known as SB-1 was Tom Kuhn's freshman release of the world's first aluminum, fixed axle yo-yo. In an era of plastic yo-yo makers such as Duncan, Festival, Jack Russell, Royal, and Trag-E Toys/Playmaxx, the Silver Bullet was a bold and brash alternative to players looking for high precision and performance. First released in 1984, the Silver Bullet used the axle system of their famous wooden No Jive yo-yo and joined it with an aircraft grade aluminum body. And, like the No Jive, the Silver Bullet was completely dismantlable. The engraving appears on one side only.
The model's name is taken from the shape of the hub nub on each halve. You could optionally add a weight ring to the inside rim of each halve to further add stability and long spin time.
The recipe for the Silver Bullet was used as the basis for the famous Tom Kuhn Turbo-Yo prototype that came out six years later in July 1990, and the subsequent Silver Bullet 2 in November 1990.
The Silver Bullet was the catalyst that triggered my return to yo-yo playing after 15 years and began my interest in yo-yo collecting/history.
See also the Silver Bullet History under Other Views in the Tom Kuhn Silver Bullet Series exhibit.
Original Tom Kuhn Silver Bullet series:
• Silver Bullet (SB-1) - 1984
• Turbo-Yo (SB-2 prototype) - 1990
• Silver Bullet 2 (SB-2) - 1990 in Tortoise shell and in Polished aluminum
• Silver Bullet 3 (SB-3) - 2012
• Silver Bullet Series limited edition set (contains SB-1, SB-2, and SB-3)
• Silver Bullet 4 (SB-4) - 2014
Original retail price: $40 US (about $100 in 2021). | |
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