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Bandai is a Japanese toy manufacturer that had first launched their Hyper Yo-Yo range in 1997, in time for the worldwide yo-yo boom. The company didn't develop their own yo-yos initially (though they did develop the Hyper Dragon and Hyper Dragoon yo-yos), but rather licensed products from other manufacturers such as Yomega, Duncan and Russell. Bandai was very active in the community, sponsoring teams such as Team High Performance Japan and Team Hyper Viper. Also produced during the 1990s was a side-series, Hyper Diabolo, which focused on diabolos.

Hyper Yo-Yo products were sold in a number of countries including Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, United States, United Kingdom, France, Taiwan and Spain. For each of these countries, a different line was produced (i.e. the yo-yos sold were not the same in all countries).

In 2003, Hyper Yo-Yo was briefly revived in Japan, distributing Duncan and Yomega yo-yos, as well as new yo-yo models such as the Duncan Hyper Freehand.

Starting in 2010, Bandai revived the Hyper Yo-Yo line for the third time, again distributing Duncan and Yomega yo-yos, but this time also featuring YoYoFactory products, along with the introduction of the customizable HyperCluster series and the motorized Hyper Infinity yo-yo.

In 2018, Bandai gave their previously Japan-only HyperCluster line an international release, especially in Western nations.

In 2024, Bandai revived the Hyper Yo-Yo line yet again with a new series called Hyper Yo-Yo Accel.

Yo-Yos Released[]

Note that the countries mentioned below refer to the countries where the products are released or mainly released.

Before Hyper Yo-Yo[]

  • Paul's Miraculous Adventure "P" Yo-Yo (1977 Japan)

Hyper Yo-Yo (1997-2000 Japan)[]

Bandai Hyper Dragon Series[]

Bandai Hyper Dragoon Series[]

Duncan[]

Henrys[]

ProYo II[]

Russell[]

Yomega[]

Yomega Mini Series (Keychains)[]

  • Yomega Hyper Brain
  • Yomega Hyper Brain Glow Corocoro Comic Special
  • Yomega Stealth Brain
  • Yomega Fireball
  • Yomega Fireball Gold Congratulations 1997
  • Yomega Stealth Fire
  • Yomega Hyper Raider
  • Yomega Stealth Raider

Hyper Yo-Yo (1998-1999 USA)[]

Yomega[]

Hyper Diabolo (1999 Japan)[]

  • Dia Big
  • Dia Spin
  • Dia Wave

Hyper Yo-Yo (2003-2004 Japan)[]

Duncan[]

Yomega[]

Hyper Yo-Yo (2010-2014 Japan)[]

Bandai Hyper Cluster Series[]

Bandai Hyper Infinity[]

Duncan[]

Yomega[]

YoYoFactory[]

HyperCluster (2018 International)[]

Hyper Yo-Yo Accel (2024)[]

Other Yo-Yos[]

  • Digimon Digi-Yo Series (2000 USA)
  • Sukeban Deka 1/1 Yo-Yo (2006 Japan)
  • Sukeban Deka 80's Yo-Yo Deluxe Set (2006 Japan)
  • Pokemon Sun & Moon Monster Ball Yo-Yo Collection (2007 Japan)
  • Pokemon Pokeball Yo-Yo Series (2010 France)

Trivia[]

  • Bandai is also well known for the popular Tamagotchi virtual pet toys, as well as the Digimon franchise and model kits based on the Gundam franchise.

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