Sponsors and Curators The Museum of Yo-Yo History is a labor of love, and we would not be able to stay up-to-date with exhibits without the support of our sponsors and curators. Big thanks go to One Drop Design and Duncan for supplying us with their latest models, YoYoExpert for their help and support, and to Cody Orr, TotalArtist and YoYoBrothers™ for allowing us to use their collections! If you're a manufacturer, or just a big collector and you want to help support the Museum drop me at line at chimera@yoyomuseum.com Cheerio Hi-Ker Professional - No. 39 R Exhibit #4916 Type Production Shape Standard (-) Axle Fixed Finish Painted Color Forest Green Packaging Poly Bagged with Card Construction Three piece wood Response None Gap Fixed Condition Mint Date 1960 To 1963 Owner Rick Brough Compare The maple, fixed axle Hi-Ker Professional top (Model No. 39 R) features dark forest green paint, a white stripe on each halve, and a gold leaf seal on the face of one halve. Based on the packaging, this version of the Hi-Ker Professional was likely produced between 1960 and 1963. Duncan purchased the Cheerio brand in 1954 and acquired Hi-Ker tops in 1960. However, Duncan did little to promote either brand, and by 1963, both Cheerio and Hi-Ker had disappeared from the market. The Professional shown in this exhibit is one of the last Hi-Ker yo-yos released under Duncan. Note the similarities in packaging between this Hi-Ker Professional and the Duncan Tournament No. 77 and the Duncan Tournament No. 77 B. Other Views Profile and side A face Close-up of maker and model information Card front, large Card back, large 2005-2025 Software © David W. Hall & Grahame BaptieWright Content by David W. Hall & Rick Brough