Thursday 30 September 2010

Happy Children's Day!!!!!!!!

Yep! We know it's Children's Day this Friday and to celebrate this special day, Spinworkx will be having a one day promotion* for all you customers out there!

Children's Day Promotion!


20% off Yo-Yos** and Accessories**


40% of first-gen Dark Magic


This promotion is only valid on 1st October 2010 (Friday), so don't miss this opportunity before it's too late!


To take advantage of this promotion, please produce your Student ID card during purchase and we will give you the discount!


Happy Children's Day people!



*Promotion is only applicable to purchases made at the Spinworkx Store in Suntec City Mall.
**Yo-yos and accessories are on discount except for the following products: Phenomizm, Equinox, Dark Magic II, Revolution and Phenom Bag

Wednesday 29 September 2010

Phenom Bags by Mythology now at Spinworkx!

That's right, former World Yo-yo Champion and international yo-yo celebrity Hiroyuki Suzuki's signature bag is now available at the Spinworkx Store!

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="432" caption="The Phenom Bag, now at the Spinworkx Store"]The Phenom Bag, now at the Spinworkx Store[/caption]

Made out of high quality synthetic leather that is scratch resistant, this bag is small enough to carry around, yet big enough to fit all your precious yo-yos in!!! It even fits snugly into your bag for your daily commute, without worries that you might damage the surface of your casing among all the other stuff you put inside your bag.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="432" caption="The Phenom Bag can snugly fit 14 yo-yos, and even leave space for strings as well"]The Phenom Bag can snugly fit 14 yo-yos, and even leave space for strings as well[/caption]

With a main compartment big enough to gulp down a whole arsenal of yo-yos, it even has a front zipper for those additional carry around stuff....friction stickers, string cutters, you name it!

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="432" caption="The Phenom Bag comes in both multicolor and blue Phenom Logos"]The Phenom Bag comes in both multicolor and blue Phenom Logos[/caption]

Now available at the Spinworkx Store, the Phenom Bag comes in two choices, Multicolor or Blue for its Phenom Logo! Retailing at SGD$75.90, the Phenom Bag will soon be available for purchase at the Spinworkx Webstore as well, so hurry on down and get yourself a new yo-yo bag today!!!

More Pictures


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Phenom Yo-Yo Bag by Mythology - SGD$75.90

Tuesday 28 September 2010

What's happenin'!

Heyheyhey!

So recently we were having some website down time due to some administration stuff over at the server's side of things.

Now that EST & the Spinworkx Challenge Grading events are over, things are a little more quiet over here at Spinworkx, but nevertheless, there are still going-ons around here.

As we usher in the Examination period of the year, we have a few announcements to make coming up REAL soon.

One of which would be the Results of the Spinworkx Video Contest! (Yes, we did not forget about this!)

So study hard and try to check the blog every now and then!

[caption id="attachment_1736" align="aligncenter" width="200" caption="Not done yet!"]Not done yet![/caption]

Signing off~

Monday 20 September 2010

Spinworkx Challenge Grading Event #2!

Hey Spinners,

our quarterly Spinworkx Challenge Grading event is back again and is to be held this coming Sunday, as announced at EST 2010. Here are the details.

Where: UPCC Classroom #05-04

When: 26th September (Sunday)

Time: Registration / Set up starts at 12.00pm

Registration fee: SGD15.00 for Foundation Level, SGD15.00 for Intermediate Level (Both are one-time payments) to be paid during the event.

Rewards

[caption id="attachment_1732" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Badge of Honor!"]Badge of Honor![/caption]

Upon completion of the Foundation level, players will receive a Foundation Badge and Spinworkx T-shirt.

After completing the Foundation level, players may then proceed to the Intermediate level, where he/she will receive an Intermediate Badge after completing Intermediate I, and Blue-logo Spinworkx T-shirt (Printing in progress) after completing Intermediate II. This Blue-logo Spinworkx tee cannot be bought, but it can only be won upon completion of the Intermediate level.

Registration

To register, please go to our registration page as follows.

Spinworkx Challenge Registration Page




Trick List

[caption id="attachment_1731" align="aligncenter" width="230" caption="MAGIC!"]MAGIC![/caption]

Foundation Level

Foundation I (No Misses)

Long Sleeper
Walk The Dog
The Creeper
Forward Pass
Breakaway
Rock the Baby (3 Rocks)
Rocket (Above Head)
Elevator
Around the World (1x)
Loop the Loop (3x)

Foundation II (One Miss)
UFO
Eiffel Tower
Dog Bite Planet Hops (One Hop)
3 Leaf Clover
Loop the Loop (10x)
Brain Twister (1 Round)
Trapeze
Stop and Go
Home Run
Loop the Loop (30x)

Foundation III (One Miss)
Pin Wheel (3 Rounds)
Magic
Double or Nothing
Sidewinder
Barrel Rolls (3 Reps)
Trapeze Back Flip
Split the Atom
Atomic Fire
Shoot the Moon (One Rep)
Double Loops (5x)

Rules and Regulations:

  • You may practice before each trick

  • Binds are NOT allowed after each trick

  • You are not allow any misses for Foundation I Tricks

  • You are allowed one miss for the entire set of Foundation II Tricks

  • You are allowed one miss for the entire set of Foundation III Tricks

  • You can only change your yo-yo in between Foundations (eg. Only change between Foundation I, II and III)

  • You are not allowed to change yo-yos in between tricks (Pick your yo-yo wisely!)

  • The only time you can add (not change) a yo-yo would be when performing Double Loops at Foundation III

  • If your yo-yo corkscrews at any time during loops, it counts as a miss

  • Whenever your reach a new Foundation Level, your number of misses will be reset to 0

  • If you use up your misses during a level, you will have to retake the level again (eg. If you use up your misses at Barrel Rolls in Foundation III, your next attempt will start from the first trick in Foundation III again

  • You cannot retake your test on the same day, retests can only be done during the next Spinworkx Challenge event


Intermediate Level

Intermediate I (Two Misses)
Bind Return
One minute sleeper
Lindy Loop
Green triangle
Boomerang (3 Reps)
The Zipper
Mach 5 (1 Round)
Boingy Boingy (3 Reps)
Buddha Revenge
Ripcord
Gerbil
Slack Trapeze
Pop N Fresh (3 Pops)
Wrist mount and dismount
Alternate Hand Loop (30x)

Intermediate II (Two Misses)
Kwijibo
Nanda Kanda (2 Reps)
Rewind
Wormhole
Eli Hops (5x)
Leg Wrap Trap
Drop in the bucket
Magic Drop (Land back string)
Suicide Catch
Iron Whip
Cold Fusion
McBride Roller Coaster
2A Loops (20x)
4A Forward Pass Mount
5A 360 (1 Round)

Rules and Regulations:

  • You may practice before each trick

  • Binds are allowed after each trick

  • You are allowed two misses for the entire set of Intermediate I Tricks

  • You are allowed two misses for the entire set of Intermediate II Tricks

  • You can change your yo-yo in between tricks

  • If your yo-yo corkscrews at any time during loops, it counts as a miss

  • Whenever your reach a new Intermediate Level, your number of misses will be reset to 0

  • If you use up your misses during a level, you will have to retake the level again (eg. If you use up your misses at Barrel Rolls in Foundation III, your next attempt will start from the first trick in Foundation III again

  • You cannot retake your test on the same day, retests can only be done during the next Spinworkx Challenge event


**Do note, if you have paid for any level at our previous grading session, you DO NOT need to pay for that same level again.

[caption id="attachment_1733" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Up and On!"]Up and On![/caption]

Practise hard, and we hope to see you there on Sunday!

Eastern State Throwdown 2010 Results!

Spinner Compulsories

2A:

1st - Bryan Chew - 5/10

2nd - Caleb Hoe - 4/10

4A:

1st - Lim Chong Ray (tied) - 7/10

1st - Zavier Low (tied) - 7/10

3rd - Lester Leong - 6/10

4th - Jeremy Tan - 4/10

5A:

1st - Thawhir - 5/10

Spinner 1min

1A:

1st - Mohd Irfan - 92.06

2nd - Chester Then - 80.54

3rd - Shannon Ng - 77.09

4th - Milk Lee - 70.93

5th - John Pang - 62.81

6th - Zenn Long - 57.38

7th - Jereme Mah - 51.05

8th - Zavier Low - 45.01

9th - Lim Chong Ray - 44.65

10th - Lester Leong - 44.56

11th - Kenneth Leong - 37.58

12th - Jethro Ho - 35.04

13th - Glendon Thaiw - 27.28

14th - Jeremy Tan - 25.59

15th - Gerard Francis - 18.67

16th - Brian Low - 15.10

17th - Dave Koh - 11.15

18th - Benjamin Lim - 9.75

19th - Pierre Tang - 6.84

20th - Khoo Kian Chew - 6.26

21th - John Enric Olaguir - -6.65

2A:

1st - Thawhir

4A:

1st - Glendon Thaiw - 100

2nd - Bryan Kong - -13.89

5A:

1st - Joshua Hoe - 90.48

2nd - Caleb Hoe - 86.70

3rd - Joshua Ang - 54.16

4th - Lee Wei Ting - 40.46

5th - Jouis Chua - 37.78

6th - Clarence Lim - 2.09

7th - Bryan Chew - -5.95

8th - Nor Hafizan - -9.59

9th - Foo Kok Wei - -14.85

Pro 1min

2A:

1st - Christopher Chia - 95.24

2nd - Fajar Siddiq - 82.56

3rd - Jaslyn Shi - 59.94

4th - Marcus Koh - 26.73

5th - Kenneth Bay - 16.19

6th - Sean Hung - -5.81

4A:

1st - Chong Yi Chen - 100

2nd - Chua Wei Xuan - 84.26

3rd - Alex Yao - 75.03

4th - Darrell Mitchell - 50.27

5th - Malcolm Chiu - -0.49

5A:

1st - Wong Wei Da - 100

2nd - Christopher Chia - 74.20

3rd - Jaslyn Shi - 44.83

Pro 3min

1A:

1st - Darrell Mitchell - 93.81

2nd - Malcolm Chiu - 91.24

3rd - Chua Wei Xuan - 83.51

4th - Alex Yao - 69.00

5th - Andrew Sim - 39.77

6th - Chong Yi Chen - 38.58

2A:

1st - Wong Wei Da - 95.20

2nd - Peh Li Hao - 94.08

3rd - Muhd Firdaus - 77.00

4A:

1st - Kwan Jun Jie

5A:

1st - Sean Hung - 95.81

2nd - Kenneth Bay - 81.48

3rd - Marcus Koh - 81.40

4th - Fajar Siddiq - 68.09

5th - Tan Yao Kun - 49.06

Saturday 18 September 2010

Spinworkx Yoyo Review: Duncan 2010 Freehand *Exclusive!*

When we first got word that Duncan was going to take an old favorite, and make it even better, we can't help but be a little skeptical.

After all, Duncan has always been very successful at making yo-yos catered to beginners and advance players alike, offering good performance plastics with little maintenance to the yo-yo.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="287" caption="The 2010 Freehand by Duncan"]The 2010 Freehand by Duncan[/caption]

But a yo-yo better than that? We had to see it for ourselves to believe it...and boy were we impressed!

Friday 17 September 2010

Closed This Sunday

The Spinworkx Store will be closed on the 19th of September in light of the Eastern State Throw Down 2010 held at the Ulu Pandan Community Club.


This competition is open to public so come on down to catch the performances from 1pm onwards!

Thursday 16 September 2010

Kitty Strings are in!

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Kitty String - Red/White Colorway"]Kitty String - Red/White Colorway[/caption]

That's right! Kitty Strings are back in stock, and available in some really cool colors!

Red/White

Baby Blue/White

Yellow/White

Green/Black

Purple/Pink

You can check them out over at our Facebook Album HERE: Raptors and Kitty Strings

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Kitty Strings - SGD$29.90

Duncan Raptors are now in stock

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="504" caption="Introducing the Raptor by Duncan"]Introducing the Duncan Raptor[/caption]

Wednesday 15 September 2010

Eastern State Throwdown 2010: Schedule

Hey all,

here is the schedule for the day. We will put out the sequence of freestyles soon, so stay tuned!

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11.30am - Registration

12.00pm - Lunch break / Preparation for Compulsories & Freestyles

1.00pm - Compulsories (Spinner Fringe)

1.30pm - 1min freestyles (Spinner Main/Pro Fringe)

2.00pm - 1min freestyles (Spinner Main/Pro Fringe)

2.30pm - 1min freestyles (Spinner Main/Pro Fringe)

3.00pm - 3min freestyles (Pro Main)

4.00pm - 3min freestyles (Pro Main)

5.00pm - Results / Announcements

5.30pm - End

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YoyoFactory Skylines now available in Splash!

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="504" caption="Skylines by YoyoFactory"]Skylines by YoyoFactory[/caption]

That's right! The YoyoFactory Skyline is BACK, now in dripping new splash colorways that's sure to get tongues wagging!

Stocks are limited so hurry get them BEFORE THEY SELL OUT!

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="504" caption="888x now in Silver Bead Blast"]888x now in Silver Bead Blast[/caption]

The 888x is also back in, along with a bead blasted silver colorway some have been eyeing for some time now!


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YoyoFactory Skyline (Splash) - SGD$199.90 (Available on the Webstore soon!)


YoyoFactory 888x - SGD$179.90 (US$104.99)

Tuesday 14 September 2010

Freehands back in stock!

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="335" caption="2010 Freehands"]2010 Freehands[/caption]

Now we KNOW a lot of you guys have been waiting quite some time for these, their finally back in stock, so get them today!!!!

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Duncan 2010 Freehand - SGD$24.90

Monday 13 September 2010

EST 2010 Competition Update

Hey guys,

how is your practicing coming along?

Well, we at Spinworkx have been busy preparing the necessary things for EST so we hope you guys put up a good performance!

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="432" caption="EST is just around the corner! Been practicing?"]EST is just around the corner! Been practicing?[/caption]

For those of you who have yet to sign up, please do so soon so that we can prepare the sequence and the schedule for the day!

Registration Page


Also, just a slight update about the change in Prize presentation medals for this year's regionals.

As there are very few people participating in some divisions, we have cut down the number of medals to be given out.
SO!
If you wish to get a medal at EST, practise hard and strive for the GOLD!

Here is the breakdown for the placings that will get a medal.

Pro 1A (3mins)        -    1st, 2nd, 3rd
Pro 2A (3mins)        -    1st, 2nd
Pro 4A (3mins)        -    1st, 2nd
Pro 5A (3mins)        -    1st, 2nd
Spinner 1A (1min)    -    1st, 2nd, 3rd
Spinner 2A (1min)    -    1st, 2nd
Spinner 4A (1min)    -    1st, 2nd
Spinner 5A (1min)    -    1st, 2nd

Fret not though, top 3 places for Pro 3mins and Spinner 1min will still get prizes, as per normal.

Having said that, put in a little more effort for practise this week and we will see you on Sunday!

Good luck!!

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="432" caption="Eastern State Throwdown 2010 Banner"]Eastern State Throwdown 2010 Banner[/caption]

EST 2010 Rules & Regulations

Hi Folks!
As mentioned on our Facebook Page, the Rules & Regulations for EST have been updated to avoid the confusion regarding the Main and Finge Division.

As mentioned by Head Judge, Hans Wong Jensen:

"1) Competitors are only allowed to compete in a total of 2 Mains and 2 Fringe Divisions throughout each Season. Example: If player ABC were to compete in 2A Main and 1A Fringe during EST, he/she may only pick 1 Main and 1 Fringe category during WCC. If player ABC were to pick both 2A and 5A Mains for EST, he/she may only compete in the 1A and 4A Fringe Divisions at WCC.

2) You are not allowed to do Mains and Fringe for the same Style. Example: If player XYZ were to do 2A Main and 5A Main for EST, he/she is not allowed to participate in the 2A and 5A Fringe Category."

Both Rules and Regulations have been updated to clear away doubts regarding these two rules.

EST 2010 Spinner Category Rules & Regulations *Updated*

EST 2010 Pro Spinner Category Rules & Regulations *Updated*

Cheers!

Sunday 12 September 2010

Turnin Point Positrons - Gone in 60 Seconds!!!!

Normally when we post an article on a new product, it'll normally be available for purchase the following day.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Positrons were gone in 60 seconds...literally!"]Positrons were gone in 60 seconds...literally![/caption]

However, we are sorry to inform you that by the time you read this article, all our Positrons would have already been...*Gasp*...SOLD OUT!

Saturday 11 September 2010

28 Stories Marmots are back in stock

The CLYW 28 Stories Edition Marmots are back in stock!!! Check them out at the Spinworkx Store and Online Store today!!!

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="504" caption="28 Stories Marmots, retailing at SGD$209.90 or USD$134.99"]28 Stories Marmots, retailing at SGD$209.90 or USD$134.99[/caption]

Friday 10 September 2010

Save Deth Tees and DVDs in stock!

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="431" caption="Save Deth Implied and Metal Tour T Shirts now in stock!"]Save Deth Implied and Metal Tour T Shirts now in stock![/caption]

We've got a new shipment of apparels arrived the store a few days back from Seth Peterson and Dave Poyzer of Save Deth!!! T Shirts and Volume II DVDs are now back on our shelves and ready to be bought!

EST 2010 - Reaching out to our Volunteers!

Hey all,

EST2010 (Eastern State Throwdown) is around the corner (19th of September)
and we are looking for volunteers to help us out again!

The positions and the number of people that we need are as follows:

Stage Coordinator     - 1

Ensure that the event is running according to schedule. Ensuring the
proper setup is in place. Works concurrently with Emcee but you don't need
to sing or announce anything to the public.

Emcee                       - 1

The role of the Emcee is to facilitate the event and establish rapport of
the audience.

Music Coordinator     - 1

Control the sequence of the music freestyles, press play and pause of
music track. Music will be control via quicktime or itunes.

Logistics                   - 2

Help setup and tear down of the venue.

Welfare                     - 1

Ensure the volunteers are well hydrated and run errands to pick up meals.

Registration              - 2

Collection of registration fees and administrative details.

Videographer           - 1

Film freestyle sequences of event. Need to know how to operate video camera.

Minimum age limit - 14


If you have a desire to help us out at the contest, whether you have
volunteered for our past events, or if you are a first time volunteer, do
not be afraid to approach us and volunteer your services.

Even if you are competing, you can still be a volunteer! Just find another
partner who can take turns with you.

For those who wish to volunteer their services, please drop us an email at
customerservice@spinworkx.com, title the email with 'EST2010 volunteer'
and let us know which position you are interested in taking or in what way
you are able to help.

We at Spinworkx really appreciate everyone's effort in making the Spinning
community AWESOME, and without your help, it probably would not have been
what it is today!

Leviathan IIs are back in, limited quantities too!

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="287" caption="Leviathan IIs retailing at SGD$229.90"]Leviathan IIs retailing at SGD$229.90[/caption]

Leviathan IIs are back in stock! Quantities of it are super limited! Pink Leviathan IIs will come equipped with a KK Bearing while the Red Leviathans will come with a Center Trac bearing.

Get them before they sell out real quick!

Thursday 9 September 2010

Eastern State Throwdown 2010 **Reminder**

Hey guys,

with regards to the EST registration, please take note of these 2 rules stated in the downloadable Rules and Regulations PDF!

Points to take note:

1) Competitors are only allowed to compete in a total of 2 Mains and 2 Fringe Divisions throughout each Season. Example: If player ABC were to compete in 2A Main and 1A Fringe during EST, he/she may only pick 1 Main and 1 Fringe category during WCC. If player ABC were to pick both 2A and 5A Mains for EST, he/she may only compete in the 1A and 4A Fringe Divisions at WCC.

2) You are not allowed to do Mains and Fringe for the same Style. Example: If player XYZ were to do 2A Main and 5A Main for EST, he/she is not allowed to participate in the 2A and 5A Fringe Category.

There are a few Spinners who have chosen 1A (1min) and 1A (Compulsories). Please note that you can choose to do either ONE but not both. For those who have previously selected both, please resubmit your registration.

Also we urge those of you who have yet to register to do so soon!

Practise hard and we hope to see you at EST!!

Monday 6 September 2010

Eastern State Throwdown 2010

Details inside!

19th September, 2010

Registration Page


EST 2010 is around the corner! Here's what you guys need to know.

Date: 19th September 2010, Sunday

Time: 11:30am to 6:00pm

Venue: Ulu Pandan Community Club (170 Ghim Moh Road), Auditorium

Registration Fee: $10 (Free 10 Poly String included) one time payment, participate in as many categories as you like.

**After submitting your registration, please submit your music to either customerservice@spinworkx.com or to the Spinworkx store with the following details (name, category, division).**

For Rules and Regulations, you can download the documents here (Updated):

EST 2010 Spinner Category Rules & Regulations *Updated*

EST 2010 Pro Spinner Category Rules & Regulations *Updated*

Spinner Fringe Trick List

[caption id="attachment_1685" align="aligncenter" width="349" caption="EST Spinner Compulsaries"]EST Spinner Compulsaries[/caption]

For directions towards UPCC

[caption id="attachment_1683" align="aligncenter" width="350" caption="Map of UPCC"]Map of UPCC[/caption]





So don't forget to keep Sunday free and head on down to take part and check out our players battle it out to win first place!

They’re flying in as we speak!!! Coming Soon to Spinworkx!!!

If you've been holding back your savings to buy something new from the store, here's some stuff you can expect to come into Spinworkx within the next few weeks!!!


[caption id="attachment_1676" align="aligncenter" width="349" caption="Positrons, new by Turning Point, will be making its way down real soon!"]Positrons, new by Turning Point, will be making its way down real soon![/caption]

Positron! The new Turning Point yo-yo made by famed 3A World Champion Kentaro Kimura, features a narrow inner wall profile with weights concentrated closer to the rims for better stability and longer spin times. If you like the Leviathans and RTs, you'll definitely be looking forward to this baby!

For more upcoming items, read on!

Saturday 4 September 2010

Worked Hard? Now Play Hard!!! School Holiday Promotions are HERE!

Been busy with your school tests? Time to celebrate this September holidays by treating yourself to a brand new yo-yo!!!

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="576" caption="Get a new yo-yo today by taking advantage of our Spinworkx School Holidays Sale!"]Get a new yo-yo today by taking advantage of our Spinworkx School Holidays Sale![/caption]

*Sale is only applicable to local Spinworkx Store purchases and not on our online webstore.

Friday 3 September 2010

Track Your Orders

Update! For those who frequent our webstore, you'll be glad to know that we now have EMS tracking as an option!!!

This will allow you, our customer, feel more assured knowing where your package is by tracking your order as it is being sent to you!!!

For more details, you can check them out here: Webstore Shipping Rates & Delivery Time

Spinworkx Video Contest - Six More Days!!!

Just a quick reminder, the Spinworkx Video Contest is just a week away from its closing date!!!! Haven't submitted a video yet? HURRY DO SO!!!!

Here's a reminder of the contest details!

1. Make a video of between 1 minute to 2 minutes in length.

2. You can showcase ANY style of play.

3. You have 4 weeks to submit your video. **Closing date: 10th September 2010

4. There will be 3 winning videos. Prizes are for the following categories.
- Most creative tricks
- Best scenery
- Most fun video

5. To submit your video, just fill up the registration page with your details and the link to your video. (REGISTER HERE!)

6. One video can win only ONE prize.

7. You can submit multiple videos, but we recommend you to put all your effort into one video.

8. All videos must showcase an individual player only. (One video cannot showcase more than one player.)

9. One requirement is that the video must somehow incorporate the Spinworkx logo. (Wear Spinworkx Tee, have Spinworkx Sticker on your T-shirt, Spinworkx logo in your video background, etc) You can grab the Spinworkx Logo from this attached picture.

[caption id="attachment_1660" align="aligncenter" width="499" caption="Grab the logo here!"]Grab the logo here![/caption]

10. Winners stand to win prizes from Duncan, Yoyojam and Yoyofactory!!

 
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