YoYo Related News From Around The World
Who wants to win this two-tone Luftverk Evora Ti7075?
Luftverk owner Jeffrey Pang is picking new colors for his plastic yoyo, the Skyva, and he wants your input. Just head over to the YoYoExpert forums and cast your vote for your two favorite colors, and one lucky voter will win this Evora Ti7075!
Check out full specs for the Luftverk Evora Ti7075 here, and click HERE to vote for your chance to win it!
Sorry for the delay, folks!
We’ve chosen the winner of the 1-of-1 Monkeyfinger x YoYoNews Gelada 2.1! Using a random number generator, Monkeyfinger owner Ray Smith has determined that Zoo Club Member #215 is the winner!
Email info@yoyonews.com with a picture of you holding up your membership card to claim your prize!
Our friends at Monkeyfinger Design have completely outdone themselves! WOW! This 1-of-1 special edition YoYoNews.com Gelada 2.1 turned out absolutely amazing, and now it can be yours!
Just head over to the brand new Monkeyfinger website and sign up for The Zoo, Monkeyfinger’s official collector club. It’s totally free, you get a membership card in the mail, and you’ll get early access to special promotions via the Monkeyfinger Store, inside company info, news about events that Monkeyfinger is sponsoring and attending, give aways, contests, and more. (Make sure you keep that card handy because you will need both the card and the number in order to win prizes as a Zoo member.)
Click the link above to join The Zoo, and ONE lucky Zoo member will win this ultra-limited one-off Gelada 2.1! This amazing custom yoyo not only plays great but it comes with a slew of extras: a certificate of authenticity, Monkeyfinger Buff and Gorillius Lubricus bearing lube, hand-twisted custom matching string, two different styles of handmade Monkeyfinger pouches, and a stack of stickers. But hurry…the giveaway ends on Friday, May 20th at noon EST! After that, one lucky winner will be chosen from all members of the Monkeyfinger Zoo.
Get signed up, and good luck! (And yes, if you are already a Zoo member, you are already entered!)
General Yo just announced a new 19mm response pad, made of the same aerospace gasket silicone as their Hat Pads. This particular response has been pretty popular with General Yo fans for a while, so it’s nice to see them offering them in a size that fits a lot of other yoyos on the market.
Best part? They’re offering a free set to anyone who wants to try them. Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope (needs to be postmarked by 3/15/16, so hurry) to:
The guys over at Slusny are gearing up for the 2015 Czech National YoYo Contest this Saturday Oct, 31st. They decided to drop a preview of former Czech National champion, Vashek Kroutil, dropping some new tricks as well as some other news. Not personally being able to understand Czech, I reached out to Vashek for some translation about the news in the video.
I am informing that we are releasing SLUSNY Nest 2, in special edition with BU2R and Karel Jerie (artist, who made design for the yoyo), you can win it in special online/Facebook contest or at the FAST Challenge at the competition on Saturday. –Vashek
There will be a total of three (3) red Nest 2 made. One will go to BU2R and the other two will go to the winners of the online contest and the FAST Challenge at the contest. The yoyo was designed by Petr Kavka and Kuba Kroutil.
The level of skill in Czech yoyo scene is crazy talented. I can not wait to see the freestyles drop on online. If you can’t wait to see the performance on YouTube, then you’re in luck. There will be a livestream of the event.
There’s a great video contest going on the YoYoExpert forum right now, specifically geared towards players who are 30 and older! Check out details below, and head to the YoYoExpert Forum for instructions on how to submit your video.
Entries must be recieved by Sunday November 1 at 11:59pm EST***
- Eligibility: You must be 30 years or over before the closing date for entries. You can be from anywhere in the world. You must have a YYE forum account. Your post count and date of joining is irrelevant to your eligibility!
- Video Length: 1:34. Some will find this to be on the short side, but I have the judges to think about. 4 seconds at the beginning of the yoyo must display the contest graphic with all our sponsors.
- Format: This is a trick showcase video. Edits are allowed and encouraged though they are not strictly “required”. Your tricks can be across any category. Mostly 1A but with a 4A banger in your back pocket? Great. 3A has occupied your time and has become your obsession? Go for it. Fixed Axle is what “does it” for you? G’head!
- Divisions*: There are two divisions: “around” a year or under, and then… the rest. Yes, a person with a year and a half of playing will be going up against someone with potentially a decade or more of play. I’ve done it myself and you still have great odds. Even better this year, as you’ll see by the judging criteria.
- Judges: Judging will be by a panel of 5 AMAZING yoyo personalities (including National Masters, yoyo legends, and world-renowned players). Yes, I will tell you who they are.
No, I’m not telling you yet.Turn to page 3 for the announcement that our panel includes Steve Brown, Dazzling Dave, Daniel Dietz, Augie Fash, and Ed Haponik!- Judging Criteria: For each of the “main” divisions, each judge will score based on a 10-point scale for three categories: Skill, Creativity, and Execution**
Prizes! We have those! Here’s a starting point:
- “A year or under“: 1st-3rd places, each with a package of prizes
- “Over a year“: 1st-3rd places, each with a package of prizes
- “Well, I entered!“: random draws will mean that everybody can still win big!
- “Best Banger“: A premium metal yoyo (and something else!) awaits the best trick across both divisions. Our judges have seen a lot of bangers, so if you’re after this prize, make it good!
- “Best Video“: Regardless of your yoyo skill level, you have the chops to put together an impressive video. The best video across both divisions receives a prize pack including (another!) premium metal yoyo. This is your time to shine, even if you’re not sure you can cop 1st place in the main divisions
- “More“: I have more ways to get yoyos into your hands. Stay tuned.
Free Strings!
Every entry is qualified to receive a FREE 10-PACK OF STRINGS! courtesy of our own YoyoExpert just for entering. When you submit your video, just let me know if you are interested in claiming them and I will take it from there.
For details on how to submit your video for the contest, please visit the contest thread on the YoYoExpert Forum.
There isn’t much time left to support the We Are Throwers documentary on IndieGoGo, but the organizers are offering up a special giveaway to sweeten the deal!
Three lucky winners who support the We Are Throwers campaign will win a FULL SET of the new Rebellion by YoYoRecreation line! Three lucky winners will each receive an Acro, Butcher, and Golyat from Rebellion, the new budget brand designed by YoYoRecreation.
Here’s what you have to do to win:
That’s it! Super simple!
The rules are easy: Draw a creature! Something epic and legendary you might encounter on the Radical Seas! YoYoExpert will choose their favorite piece and give it life via engraving, screen printing, and laser engraving on something special in the future!
Here’s the bonus: The artist of the chosen work will receive 1 of each of the engraved/printed items for free!
Upload your image however you’d like and post your entry in the YoYoExpert Forums!
The Rules:
-1 entry per person.
-Anyone can enter.
-The artwork must be original. (The chosen winner will need to ship the artwork in)
-Bonus points for creative mediums.
-Your creature can already exist elsewhere, but we STRONGLY encourage original ideas!
-Have fun! It doesn’t have to be perfect.
-Line art preferred!
Our friends at Monkeyfinger have a Caesar giveaway happening on Vine, and the rules are super simple:
1. Make a yoyo-themed Vine (keep it PG)
2. Tag them on Vine (@monkeyfingeryoyo) and use hashtag #mfdyoyo
3. Post your entry by Jan. 31st.
That’s it!
The folks at Monkeyfinger are giving away a one-of-a-kind Caesar yoyo for Christmas, compete with some of their custom lube and Buff yoyo polish, all packaged in a custom wooden box. Neato!
Here are the instructions they sent on how to enter…contest ends on Dec. 30th. Be sure to visit their post on Facebook for full details on where to post your entries.
T’was the night before Christmas, and all through the lab, not a creature was stirring, not even the genetically spliced monkey crab.
The scientist had cleaned all their beakers with glee in the hopes that Saint Nick places Return Tops under kids tree.
Wishes for Geladas and Evil Yo’s were mailed to the Big Elf, but perhaps a special yo-yo would round out the collectors shelf.
A limited edition model loved by trick crafters, the artist proof Caesar, would send joy through the rafters.
Such a rare luxury, the demand would surely rise! So instead let’s give it away as a prize.
To win such a rarity there must be rules. Take a holiday story, rewrite it for you.
A few dozen words in the style of a classic could win you a Caesar, we might even wrap it.
With the understanding that Christmas is only a day away, you have until the 30th to send stories our way.
I Monkey in a Santa suit will read the entries over dinner and based on the quality, crown one story the winner.
Did you catch this video from Paul Kerbel the other day?
Well, now you have a chance to show off your skill and win prizes from Paul Kerbel and YoYoFactory! Check out the full details from YoYoFactory below, and good luck!
Go Beyond. Push limits.Rules:Upload your Best 1min+ combo Video Contest.Points awarded for difficulty, risk, number of elements performed. Points deducted for pauses and repeated elements.First 10 2min+ combos (no significant pauses or repetition) win a Special engraved YoYoFactory Horizon.MUST USE YOYOFACTORY HORIZONContest runs: Dec 10 2014 – Jan 1 2015 (all videos MUST be uploaded by Jan 1).Winners announced and prizes shipped Jan 14 2015.Judge: Paul Kerbel (judges decision is FINAL)1st Prize receives 1 of 1 special edition HORIZON + YYF YoYo Bag + 2 solid color HORIZON2nd Prize recieves 2 solid color HORIZON3rd Splash HorizonUpload videos on YOUTUBE and send link to contact@yoyofactory.com (who will confirm video received).NO regenerations.
Some of the gang from Duncan Toys visited the Design By Humans headquarters while they were in town for the US National YoYo Contest, and filmed a fun video with some of the DBH staff. Looks like DBH just released the video, plus a giveaway to win shirts from DBH and yoyos from Duncan!
The First place winner will receive a Hoodie and T-shirt of their choice from Design By Humans. They will also receive a Pulse YoYo and Metal Drifter YoYo from Duncan YoYo.
The Second place winner will receive a Hoodie of their choice from Design By Humans. They will also receive a Freehand YoYo and Dragonfly YoYo from Duncan YoYo.
The Third place winner will receive a t-shirt of their choice from Design By Humans and a Throw Monkey YoYo from Duncan YoYo.
Head over to DesignByHumans.com to enter now for your chance to win, but hurry…the contest only lasts a few more days!
CLYW is giving away some great prizes for a photo contest on Instagram…check out the full details below.
Throw your antlers up, and win prizes from CLYW!
It’s been a tradition at major contests for CLYW to get a picture of the team with everyone making the international sign of the moose. And now you can get in on the action and win sweet prizes!
Just take a picture of yourself with your antlers up, and post it to Instagram. In order for us to find your entry you MUST do two things:
1. Include the phrase “CLYW Antler Contest” in the photo description.
2. Use hashtag #clyw.
That’s it!
We’ll pick three random, lucky winners on Friday, November 14th to win these fabulous prizes:
1st Place – CLYW Hulk Smash Puffin 2, New CLYW 5-Panel Hat, & CLYW Kendama
2nd Place – New CLYW 5-Panel Hat & CLYW Kendama
3rd Place – New CLYW 5-Panel Hat
One entry per person, please. Contest ends at noon EST on Friday, November 14th. Good luck!
C3YoYoDesign has a fingerspin video contest going right now…check out full rules and details below!
C3yoyodesign FINGERSPIN Video Contest Start!!!
Show off your best of the best FINGERSPIN tricks and get the limited edition Ethan Wong signature yoyo “MO-vitation”!!! Only have 5pcs in the world!!!
Ready your C3 throws and camera right now!!!!!
C3yoyodesign FINGERSPIN Video Contest 2014 (9th Oct 2014 – 23th Oct 2014)Rules:
1) Only C3yoyodesign yoyo can be used.
2) Show 3 fingerspin tricks in the video.
3) Fingerspin means “Finger”spin, so “Pen”, “Pencil”, “Marker” or any other tools are not allowed. BUT we accept Fingerspin with glove.
4) Use the contest image in this post at the opening and ending of the video (link)
5) You must upload the video to Youtube with title “C3yoyodesign Fingerspin Video Contest 2014 – [your name]”.
6) Post the video on Facebook with C3yoyodesign fans page tagged and hashtag#c3yoyodesign #fingerspin #movitation #C3FS2014Prize:
1) Best Trick – Special Edition Movitation
2) Best Video – Special Edition Movitation
3) Ethan Wong Selection – Special Edition MovitationDeadline for entry is 23th October 2014 23:59 (HK Time). Result will be announced on 31th October, 2014.
Read the Terms and Conditions below:
1) We will only judge the video TAGGED C3yoyodesign and Hashtagged #C3FS2014.
2) Only FANS can win the prize.
3) Multiple attends for each contestant is allowed.
4) All prizes cannot be transferred or exchanged for cash or other goods.
5) C3yoyodesign reserve the right to amend these Terms and Conditions as well as to vary or terminate any of the offers without prior notice. In the event of disputes, the decision of the organizers shall be final and binding.
