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| Duncan Freehand One 2023 - Mongu |
| Exhibit #4928 |
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| Type | Production |
| Shape | Concave )-( |
| Axle | Bearing |
| Color | Brown |
| Packaging | Bubble Carded |
| Construction | Multi-piece plastic |
| Response | CBC Slim Pad |
| Diameter | 57mm |
| Width | 39.5mm |
| Gap | Adjustable - Spacers |
| Gap Width | 3.02mm |
| Weight | 66.41gm |
| Condition | Mint |
| Date | 2023 |
| Owner | Rick Brough |
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Plastic Duncan Freehand One 2023 - Mongu edition yo-yo with brown body, light brown side caps. The caps feature a black imprint of Duncan's "Mongu" yo-yo playing mascot who was first introduced in late 2006. In early 2007, Duncan released four mini comic booklets, one in each package of a Duncan Butterfly yo-yo. One of the 8-page mini comics you could collect featured the origin of the Mongu character .
This edition came in the usual Freehand One plastic bubble card packaging. Came with one light brown dice with white dots, and one set of silicone response stickers. It's actually a reprint of the original Duncan Freehand Zero - Mongu first released at the 2006 World Yo-Yo Contest in Orlando, Florida and at the 2006 National Yo-Yo Contest in Chico, California.
The Freehand One 2023 - Mongu first released at the 2023 Pacific Northwest Regional Yo-Yo Contest at the Seattle Center, April 22, 2023. You can easily distinguish a Freehand One 2023 from a vintage Freehand model. The 2023 version has an alpha quality control code -- as do all Duncan yo-yos made today -- printed on the face of one side cap.
Mongu has appeared on other Duncan models in the past such as the Freehand AL - Mongu from 2020, the Freehand NextGen - Mongu from 2019, and the Big Fun - Mongu.
Recipe
Diameter: 57mm
Width: 39.5mm
Gap Width: 3.02mm
Weight: 66.41gm
Bearing Size: Size A
Response: 19mm, slim pad
Material: Polycarbonate
Original retail price: $30 US.
Of interest...
From Toy News International:
"Duncan Introduces Mini-Comic Booklet Promotion
by Jay Cochran
January 24, 2007
Where did Duncan characters originate? Find out now! Duncan has a rich history and a tradition of making classic toys fun. From spin tops and footbags to yo-yos and juggling equipment, Duncan has done it all. On the first of January, 2007, Duncan will continue that tradition with the release of four mini-comic booklets.
From [January 1, 2007] until April 1, 2007 [or until supplies last], Duncan will include 3 × 4 inch, full-colored mini-comic booklets with all packaged Imperial and Butterfly yo-yo assortments. Each comic booklet will be (8) pages, and will feature one of each of Duncan’s proprietary characters, including Duncan’s Flying Squirrel™, Duncan Man™, the Dice Head Guy™, and everyone's favorite, Mongu™!!
The history of each character is unveiled within each comic booklet. Mike Burke, Duncan’s National Sales and Marketing Manager noted, 'Just like other comic book series’, it’s always really interesting to have read the very first issue of each character, such as Spider-Man* or Batman**. You get a taste of who they were before heroes, and how they became heroes. The same applies to our heroes, except laced with yo-yo play.'
In addition to the actual storyline, Duncan’s mini-comic booklets will include web specials, information on other Duncan products, and a cool yo-yo trick. The collectible group of four mini-comic booklets will create many smiles and more fun than the faint of heart can handle."
Mini-comic book titles in the series of four included the following:
• #1 - Opportunity Knocks
• #2 - Duncan Equals Love (Introduction of Mongu)
• #3 - The Transformation
• #4 - Born to Fly | |
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