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| National Olympic (packaged) |
| Exhibit #3936 |
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| Type | Production |
| Shape | Standard (-) |
| Axle | Fixed |
| Finish | Painted |
| Color | Silver |
| Packaging | Bubble Carded |
| Construction | One piece wood |
| Response | None |
| Gap | Fixed |
| Condition | Mint in Package |
| Date | 1972 |
| Owner | Rick Brough |
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What the Duncan "Imperial" yo-yo was to the USA, the one-piece Elfverson "Olympic" yo-yo (and "Pro" model) was to Canada. These classic, one-piece wooden fixed axle yo-yos were typically a Canadian player's first introduction to yo-yo.
National Yo-Yo and Bo-Lo Company of Toronto, Ontario sold the Olympic and Pro yo-yo between 1968 through 1977. During that time, approximately 2 million Olympics and 3.8 million Pro Tournaments were made. Both models underwent a few changes in stamp design during the nine-year run, but the body shape remained the same for both.
Both the Pro and Olympic models continued to be sold under various toy company names -- with only slight changes being made to the seals over the years -- until about 2005. The yo-yos were manufactured by Elfverson, based out of Sweden.
The Olympic model was sold mounted on bubble blister cards as seen in this exhibit. It was also sold standalone from a retail counter display box, next to the cash register near the front of the store.
Compare with similar versions from Parker, Canada Games, Playtoy, and Irwin Toys.
Original retail price: 89¢ CA | |
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