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| Duncan Bumble Bee AL - matte (2022) |
| Exhibit #4446 |
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| Type | Production |
| Shape | Modified |
| Axle | Bearing |
| Finish | Anodized |
| Color | Black/Gold, matte |
| Packaging | Display Boxed |
| Construction | Multi-piece aluminum |
| Diameter | 54.63mm |
| Width | 30.20mm |
| Gap | Fixed |
| Gap Width | 3.75mm |
| Weight | 62.6gm |
| Condition | Mint |
| Date | 2022 |
| Owner | Rick Brough |
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From Duncan:
"There's just something about the feeling of catching a forward pass… That's what we are reminded of when we think of the Bumble Bee. To us, the original progenitor, the Playmaxx Turbo Bumble Bee and its direct descendent the Duncan Bumble Bee is synonymous with the rebellious playground yo-yo play emblematic of the late 90's and early 2000's.
The Bumble Bee was something you could pull out of your bit-too-baggy jeans and jam on while waiting for your friends outside the gas station. It was dependable, fashionable, and you felt slightly underdressed when leaving home without it. This aura is what we chased when designing the all-new bimetal Bumble Bee for the modern era!
Now a fully modern bi-metal yo-yo, the new Bumble Bee takes notes from the original schoolyard-classic Bumble Bee and channels that daily carry, grab-it-and-go energy. It features the same extreme slim gap design as the original, allowing it to slip into and out of your pockets effortlessly. Further, it features a small bearing, like the original, and is a fully responsive yo-yo, giving it the distinct aura of nostalgia that Duncan products are well-known for. It accepts both friction stickers and 19mm silicone pads, giving you the power to customize your play."
From yoyostorerewind.com:
"What would the best Bumble Bee in the world look like?" asks the collection model that fulfills that dream.
The new Bumble Bee was a collection model that fulfilled the dream of 'The best Bumble bee in the world.' It helped spark the yo-yo boom in Australia and Singapore, and Hyper Yo-Yo also sold OEM versions of the Bumble Bee. This yo-yo was a bimetal version of the Playmax Bumble Bee (Turbo Bumble Bee), which, after all these years, is STILL part of the Duncan lineup.
Because this yo-yo was only intended to be the best Bumblebee, it was the ultimate collection model and was by no means meant for modern competition play. The feel of the original Bumble Bee was faithfully recreated in metal. It was a bimetal model with a midship weight and luxurious specifications. It can only be fully enjoyed by those who know the history of yo-yos, as it is a curious fusion of past and present trends.
The yo-yo was set up, out-of-the-box, for a weak tug response. If you want to use this yo-yo with dead response, we recommend using a thinner string such as a super slim string so you can use it in a full bind setting and emphasize slippage. On the other hand, if a stronger return is what you're after, we recommend adding looping oil and a K (Kitty-brand) string normal or thick."
Recipe
Diameter: 54.63mm
Width: 30.20mm
Weight: 62.6gm
Gap width: 3.75mm
Bearing: Size A
Axle: M4 Ă— 10mm
Response: Duncan silicon 12mm pads
Material: 6061 aluminum
Released Friday, February 4, 2022 at 18:00 MST
Original retail price: $65 US.
Compare all the Duncan Bumble Bee AL 2022 versions:
• Bumble Bee AL, matte black, small bee engraving
• Bumble Bee AL, shiny gold, large bee engraving
• Bumble Bee AL, matte black and gold, small bee engraving
• Bumble Bee AL, shiny black and gold, large bee engraving | |
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