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| Simba Explo Glo Yo (glow) |
| Exhibit #5207 |
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| Type | Production |
| Shape | Modified |
| Axle | Fixed |
| Color | Glow in the dark |
| Packaging | Bubble Carded |
| Construction | Multi-piece plastic |
| Response | Starburst |
| Diameter | 59.8mm |
| Width | 27.9mm |
| Gap | Fixed |
| Weight | 50.9gm |
| Condition | Mint |
| Date | 1999 |
| Owner | Rick Brough |
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The Explo-Glow Yo by Simba Toys was a glow-in-the-dark yo-yo featuring a wooden sleeve axle and a starburst response system designed for looping-based tricks. Produced in the late 1990s, the Explo-Glow Yo catered to casual yo-yo players looking for a fun and visually appealing toy. While it wasn't a high-performance yo-yo by modern standards today, its durability and novelty glow-in-the-dark feature made it a great collectable among collectors during its release period.
The yo-yo's profile was similar to the Playmaxx ProYo. However, unlike the ProYo, the Explo-Glo Yo was not a take-apart model.
Recipe
Diameter: 59.8mm
Width: 27.9mm
Weight: 50.9gm
Axle: Wood sleeve
Response: Starburst
Material: Plastic, glow in the dark
Original retail price: $4-6 USD.
About Simba Toys
Simba Toys GmbH & Co. KG, part of the Simba Dickie Group, was founded in 1982 by Fritz and Michael Sieber. Headquartered in Fürth, Germany, the company initially focused on traditional toys such as dolls, plush toys, and wooden items. It quickly expanded its range and market presence, including operations in Hong Kong starting in 1984 to take advantage of partnerships with Asian suppliers.
Simba Toys is now known for a wide array of products, from fashion dolls like Steffi Love to outdoor toys and collectible figures. The company’s portfolio includes multiple international brands, and it operates globally, selling products in over 100 countries. Its emphasis on quality and safety has made it one of Germany's largest toy manufacturers and a leader in the European market.
Of interest...
To see all glow in the dark yo-yos, yo-yo parts, and yo-yo accessories in this museum, click here. | |
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