Category Archives: News

  • spencer-yoyoskills

    Spencer on YoYoSkills.com

    Posted on November 14, 2010 by in News

    Spencer keeps getting better every day. Driven to say the least. Chico Yo-Yo Company is proud! (link to yoyoskills.com for the story and the YouTube video)

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  • Spencer Nelson Rocks!

    Posted on November 13, 2010 by in News

    Chico Yo-Yo Company team player Spencer Nelson – at just 8 years old…Incredible talent now and a bright future ahead!

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    Proud Supporter of 44Clash

    Posted on November 9, 2010 by in News

    Chico Yo-Yo Company is proud to supportĀ 44Clash. November 20th and 21st, 2010. Sunphonix Hall in Yokohama.

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    Flat Top Prototype

    Posted on October 9, 2010 by in News

    This is the other shape we have in the works. Weight: about 66g Width: just over 40mm Diameter: just over 50mm Gap: 4.5mm Large bearing

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  • tbone-1

    T-Bone Prototype

    Posted on October 8, 2010 by in News

    One of two new yo-yos that we have in the works. This one is the T-Bone. Vital Stats: 66g 40.6mm width 50.5mm diameter 4.5mm string gap Large bearing Silicone pad response Comfortable rounded steps at the rim and near the bearing.

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  • Heavy Hitter

    Posted on August 6, 2010 by in News

    Introducing our newest yo-yo. Inspired by the needs and requests of competition players, the Heavy Hitter has a slightly stepped H-shape and deep-V profile. The H-shape has a step toward the rim and toward the bearing to help facilitate many of the sideways elements that are increasingly popular. Vital specs: Weight: 67g Width: 43.18mm Trapeze [...]

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  • Bulldog – 5 Alarm

    Posted on July 7, 2010 by in News

    We decided to see what our anodizing facility could do. Three color anodizing? Check. Flames? Check. Flames going the same way on both halves? Check. Matte finish that grinds great? Check. Final assembly and packing in the next week. 80 total pieces produced. Available at: Rewind YoYoExpert.com Bird in Hand YoYoZ

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  • Presenting the Route 66

    Posted on April 11, 2010 by in News

    After several extra weeks of deliberation, and almost 300 suggestions (thanks to everyone who helped on this one) for the name for this yo-yo, we present to you the Route 66.

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  • New yoyo needs a name

    Posted on March 3, 2010 by in News

    Just off the lathe, original working name was the Whitewall. Somehow that name just doesn’t do it. We would love to hear your suggestions for a name. We went a little bigger on this one, and a little heavier based on local player input. Slight H-style stepped profile with some additional trim features to give [...]

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  • Looking for some new colors

    Posted on March 1, 2010 by in News

    We are working toward our next batch of yo-yos and would love to hear what you think about color options. Post a comment on the following colors: Colorway #1: A green and yellow marble. Very bright. Think springtime. Think new plants, new growth. Colorway #2: Yellow and blue marble The blue is more of a [...]

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