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| Duncan Mardi Gras - No. 700 small card |
| Exhibit #3989 |
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| Type | Production |
| Shape | Standard (-) |
| Axle | Fixed |
| Color | Red/White/Blue 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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Duncan Mardi Gras on a small card that measures 95 mm wide x 108 mm tall. The small card version of this yo-yo is quite hard to find.
The Mardi Gras No. 700 was marketed with girls in mind. As such, the Imperial-shaped halves were embedded with colorful plastic bits and glitter. The stamp on the No. 700 is challenging to find complete, even when they are found still sealed inside their original polybag. The No. 700 was discontinued around mid to late 1963, while it's sibling, the Mardi Gras butterfly No. 701, continued production.
The official Duncan description from the early 1960s 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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