Duncan's about to bite back...

Since the increase in popularity for metal yo-yos this year, a lot of manufacturers have been rushing to get ideas down on paper, to the drawing board, and out of the production line to satisfy the cravings of kids searching for the next best precision yo-yo.

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Probably a tad late into the metal craze, Duncan has finally begun to announce the production of two new metals that claim to rival that of other high-end players.

More details regarding these two high end ball bearing yo-yos inside...

Spinworkx Yoyo Review: YoyoFactory Fundametals - Entering the No-Frills market with a BANG!

It's only been less than 3 years since metal yo-yos started to make it big in the yo-yo industry. Back then, anyone who owns a metal yo-yo would take good care of it, make it their prize possession, taking it out of their pockets every once in awhile just to give it a few throws, then putting them back again and continue playing with their plastic.

Fast forward to the present, metal yo-yos are now a big hit in the community, becoming a more popular choice among professionals than plastics. The increase in high end metals also led to the increase in price. Anyone who wanted a metal yo-yo had to fork out a lot of cash to buy one.

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Recently however, some manufacturers have begun to offer a more "no-frills" range of metal yo-yos to cater to the masses, one name in particular would be YoyoFactory, which in the past 2-3 months have released three no-frills metal yo-yos, called "Fundametals" that offer equal precision yo-yo play, with a price tag below the US$100 range.

The company responsible for the metal yo-yo craze in 2007 is now delivering top notch performance at prices that would put most competitors to shame, and today we shall take a look at their Fundametal line up, and see what makes them so good...for so much less.

Go Live!

Remember the TV eipsode of Go Live! which was featured in our blog awhile ago. Pictures are in! Here's some of the behind the scenes look at the guys who spent the entire day at the studio perfecting that final show performance!

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Fun and Games at UPCC

For those who were aware, Spinworkx was roped in to assist with attempting a world record for the most yo-yos played at a single time.

Unfortunately, due to the recent outbreaks of H1N1, many participants have pulled out from the event for fear of catching the flu.

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However, this didn't stop the rest who were there from having fun!!!

L is for Leviathan

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Our dear friend from Japan, Kentaro, isn't just one of the best 3A players in the world, he's also a manufacturer of one of the most gorgeous 1A playing yo-yos around...and now their available in Pink and Red!!!

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Retailing at SGD$209.00, stocks are limited as well so be one of the few people in Singapore to own one!

Also available is the polished metal Leviathan which is priced at SGD$195.00

Spinworkx's most exciting shipment of yo-yos to the store EVER!

Yesterday, a HUGE parcel was dropped off at the Spinworkx store. The label on the box could only mean one thing.

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They're HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Project 2s are finally here!

These just got dropped off at our store less than 3 hours ago!

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If you have reserved yourself a Project 2, their ready for collection! For those who'd like to purchase one, their SGD$145.00 a piece.

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Stocks are limited so get them before their gone!!!

Peace =)

Reaching out at Youth Camps

Recently, the guys at Spinworkx have been doing a couple of yo-yo workshops down at the American Club, teaching kids the art of throwing string and getting our younger generation interested in a hobby we at Spinworkx have come to love for years now.

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This time round, we got Andrew, Hans and Malcolm down to demonstrate and teach the kids a thing or two about the world's second oldest toy.

Get Addicted!

SPYY's second release of the Addict, named Addiction, is now available at the Spinworkx store! Stocks are limited so HURRY GET YOURS NOW!!!

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Priced at SGD$155.00 (USD$99.90), the SPYY Addict is one of the best playing yo-yos ever to come out of SPYY's line up! The same can be said of the Addiction, which includes a few tweaks to make this awesome player even more appealing to today's mainstream players.

More pictures (with details) inside...

Super Yo-Yos are here!

The Super Yo-Yo campaign is finally here in Singapore, bringing to the masses a line up suitable for beginners who intend to start out and later make their way to more advanced products which we at Spinworkx carry.

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Today, we take a look at the two basic yo-yos from Super Yo-Yo that will be on retail at selected outlets including the Spinworks Store.

Help us break a World Record!!!

CALLING ALL VIEWERS!!!

Spinworkx is seeking the help of ALL LOCALS to come take part in a RECORD BREAKING ATTEMPT this Sunday at the Ulu Pandan Community Club Centre.

We are going to try and break the record for "Most Yo-Yos Played at one Time"!!! The current standing is at 435 people, and we need your help to make this event a success!

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Details are as follow:

Date: 12th July 2009 (Sunday)

Time: 8:00 am

Venue: Ulu Pandan Community Club Centre

Attire: Casual

Fee: FREE!

This event will end around noon.

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If you do not have a yo-yo, fret not!!! Spinworkx will be selling Duncan Ignites, a basic ball bearing yo-yo, at just SGD$3.00!!!

UPCC will be subsidizing the price of this yo-yo for the attempt so here's your chance to buy a yo-yo now!!!

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Here's a Map of UPCC if you require dirrections to the place.

Buses to UPCC include: 100, 111 and 92

Nearest MRT Station: Bouna Vista MRT

This event is proudly brought to you by the Yo-Yo Association of Singapore!!!

Project 2s are coming...pre-orders anyone?

Yep...you heard it!!!

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Spinworkx will be carrying the much anticipated Project 2s, which will soon be available in Red, Purple, Green and Black!

Click more to view pictures and place orders...

Come the 11th of July...TWO THINGS WILL HAPPEN!!!

If you have been reading the New Paper recently, you'd discover that there's an upcoming Auction that will be held on the 11th of July at the Suntec Galleria Foyer.

This event will run from 11am to 6pm and will feature a lot of performances from various disciplines, including yo-yos!!!

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The yo-yo performance will commence some time around 4pm onwards so DON'T MISS IT!!!

Now for the second event...

Jams...Jams...more Jams!!!

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A package arrived at the store with a few cool new colored favorites that you YoyoJam fanatics would love to get your hands on!!!!!!!!!!