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| Duncan Mardi Gras - No. 700 large card |
| Exhibit #3987 |
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| Type | Production |
| Shape | Standard (-) |
| Axle | Fixed |
| Color | Red/Black/White with silver glitter |
| Packaging | Poly Bagged with Card |
| Construction | Composite |
| Response | Starburst |
| Diameter | 54 mm |
| Gap | Fixed |
| Weight | 55 gm |
| Condition | Mint in Package |
| Date | 1962 |
| Owner | Rick Brough |
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The Mardi Gras was marketed with girls in mind. As such, the halves were embedded with colorful plastic bits and glitter. The stamp on Mardi Gras yo-yos are hard to find complete, even when they are in new condition.
The official Duncan description read as follows:
"What's new? Well, just read on...
By the time you read this, trade publications will be carrying photos and descriptions of three brand new Yo-Yo return tops. And they're real honeys! They include the No. 500 Shrieking Sonic Satellite, in two colors, and capable of spinning at more than 1,000 r.p.m., simultaneously producing a high-pitched tone which simulates radio waves to satellites constantly whirling around the earth. It's polybagged and will sell for $1.00. Then there's the attractive No. 700 Mardi Gras, with a dozen festive color patterns for the young and young-in-heart woman. It's of solid Eastman Tenite plastic, and is also a $1.00 retailer. Finally, for the beginner who has designs on becoming an expert, you'll like the smooth performance of the new Junior Size No. 450, which is slightly smaller than the professional Imperial. And it's only 49¢."
See also the following color variations of the Mardi Gras:
• Duncan Mardi Gras - No. 700 large card exhibit with black and white plastic bits, and silver glitter
• Duncan Mardi Gras - No. 700 large card exhibit with black, white, pink, and red plastic bits, and silver glitter
• Duncan Mardi Gras - No. 700 large card exhibit with red, pink, and white plastic bits, and silver glitter
• Duncan Mardi Gras - No. 700 large card exhibit with green, red, and white plastic bits, and silver glitter
• Duncan Mardi Gras - No. 700 large card exhibit with green and white plastic bits, and gold glitter
• Duncan Mardi Gras - No. 700 small card exhibit with red, white, and blue plastic bits, and silver glitter | |
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