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It originally was packaged in a deluxe wooden box with a limited edition silver/black Duncan Character counterweight set. Ceramic ball bearing axle, take-apart design, spacers for adjusting the string gap, Friction Sticker response (the yo-yo comes with a set of four of these). |
It originally was packaged in a deluxe wooden box with a limited edition silver/black Duncan Character counterweight set. Ceramic ball bearing axle, take-apart design, spacers for adjusting the string gap, Friction Sticker response (the yo-yo comes with a set of four of these). |
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| − | The Freehand Mg originally retailed for $400-450, making it the most expensive yo-yo of its time. |
+ | The Freehand Mg originally retailed for $400-450, making it the most expensive yo-yo of its time. In 2013, Duncan sold a "Barebones Edition" of the Freehand Mg for $200, which is the same yo-yo without the deluxe wooden box. Also, this version uses Silicone Sticker response, along with the inclusion of a random, limited edition black/white Duncan Character counterweight. It also comes with a [[Dif-e-Yo]] KonKave bearing. |
| − | The initial releases of the Mg were either |
+ | The initial releases of the Mg were either powdercoated red or matte silver. Later colors produced include powder-coated blue and green, as well as matte black. The Barebones Edition Mg's were produced in green and yellow-gold. |
For the Mg's final run in December 2014, the Barebones Edition models were sold on the official Duncan website for $100 each, after which the yo-yo would finally be discontinued. |
For the Mg's final run in December 2014, the Barebones Edition models were sold on the official Duncan website for $100 each, after which the yo-yo would finally be discontinued. |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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*The Freehand Mg was designed by famous Japanese yo-yo modder [[Shinobu Konmoto]], with help from [[Takahiko Hasegawa]]. |
*The Freehand Mg was designed by famous Japanese yo-yo modder [[Shinobu Konmoto]], with help from [[Takahiko Hasegawa]]. |
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| − | *As of current, the most expensive yo-yo today is the [[YoYoRecreation Dazzler]], which sells for $ |
+ | *As of current, the most expensive yo-yo today is the [[YoYoRecreation Dazzler|YoYoRecreation FG Dazzler]], which sells for $750 USD. |
*The Freehand Mg was the first Duncan-designed metal yo-yo, unlike the [[Duncan Cold Fusion|Cold Fusion]] and [[Came-Yo Mondial|Mondial]], which were models originally designed by other companies. |
*The Freehand Mg was the first Duncan-designed metal yo-yo, unlike the [[Duncan Cold Fusion|Cold Fusion]] and [[Came-Yo Mondial|Mondial]], which were models originally designed by other companies. |
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Revision as of 14:52, 11 July 2015
| Freehand Mg | |
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| Manufacturer | Duncan |
| Release date | 2004 (original model) 2013 (Barebones Edition) |
| Shape | Butterfly |
| Color | Various |
| Weight | 66 grams |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 60mm Width: 36mm String Gap: Adjustable via spacers |
| Material | 99.5% forged magnesium .5% other materials |
| Bearing size | Size A ceramic (original model) Size A KonKave (included with Barebones Edition) |
| Response system | Original: Friction Stickers Barebones Edition: Duncan Silicone Stickers (small bearing) |
The Duncan Freehand Mg is a variant of the famed FH Zero in the De-Luxxe series, made from 99.5% forged magnesium with 0.5% other elements to stabilize and harden the metal. The color is either powder-coated (glossy) or anodized (matte) over the Magnesium body. It was first released in 2004. After 10 years, it was discontinued in 2014.
It originally was packaged in a deluxe wooden box with a limited edition silver/black Duncan Character counterweight set. Ceramic ball bearing axle, take-apart design, spacers for adjusting the string gap, Friction Sticker response (the yo-yo comes with a set of four of these).
The Freehand Mg originally retailed for $400-450, making it the most expensive yo-yo of its time. In 2013, Duncan sold a "Barebones Edition" of the Freehand Mg for $200, which is the same yo-yo without the deluxe wooden box. Also, this version uses Silicone Sticker response, along with the inclusion of a random, limited edition black/white Duncan Character counterweight. It also comes with a Dif-e-Yo KonKave bearing.
The initial releases of the Mg were either powdercoated red or matte silver. Later colors produced include powder-coated blue and green, as well as matte black. The Barebones Edition Mg's were produced in green and yellow-gold.
For the Mg's final run in December 2014, the Barebones Edition models were sold on the official Duncan website for $100 each, after which the yo-yo would finally be discontinued.
Magnesium has some characteristics that makes the Mg more pricey:
- Very expensive, between $450 and $750
- More difficult to work with than aluminum
- WARNING: Flammable in powder form!
Trivia
- The Freehand Mg was designed by famous Japanese yo-yo modder Shinobu Konmoto, with help from Takahiko Hasegawa.
- As of current, the most expensive yo-yo today is the YoYoRecreation FG Dazzler, which sells for $750 USD.
- The Freehand Mg was the first Duncan-designed metal yo-yo, unlike the Cold Fusion and Mondial, which were models originally designed by other companies.
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