Changes: Duncan Freehand Mg

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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 Mg came in either powdercoated or anodized finishes. 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 (or white/black) Duncan character counterweight set for 5A play. It also has a ceramic ball bearing, take-apart design, spacers for adjusting the string gap, and Friction Sticker response (the yo-yo comes with a set of four stickers).

The Freehand Mg originally retailed for $400-450 USD, making it the most expensive yo-yo of its time. In 2013, Duncan sold a "Barebones Edition" of the Freehand Mg for $200 USD, which is essentially the same yo-yo without the deluxe wooden box. Also, this version uses Silicone Sticker response, and also comes included a random, limited edition black/white 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 powdercoated 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 USD each, after which the yo-yo was finally discontinued.

Magnesium has some characteristics that made the Mg more pricey:

Very expensive, between $450 and $750
Much 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 "S-Kon" Konmoto, with help from Takahiko Hasegawa. The prototype of the Freehand Mg was hand-made of magnesium by S-Kon himself.
As of current, the most expensive production yo-yo today is the Llama DTi at $930 USD.
The Freehand Mg was truly the first Duncan-designed full-metal yo-yo, unlike the Cold Fusion and Mondial, which were models originally designed and produced by other companies.
The Freehand Al took its naming cue and side cap design of the Freehand Mg.

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-{{Infobox simple | name = Freehand Mg
+{{Infobox Yo-Yo New
+|title1=Freehand Mg
- | image = DuncanMg.jpg
+|image1=DuncanMg.jpg
- | Release date = 2004 (original model) <br> 2013 (Barebones Edition)
+|caption1=
- | manufacturer = [[Duncan]]
+|manufacturer=[[Duncan]]
- | shape = Butterfly
+|release_date=Original: 2004 <br> Barebones Edition: 2013
- | color = Various
+|shelf_status=Discontinued
- | weight = 66 grams
+|shape=Butterfly
- | dimensions = Diameter: 60mm <br> Width: 36mm <br> String Gap: Adjustable via spacers
+|color(s)=Various
- | material = 99.5% forged magnesium <br> .5% other materials
+|weight=66 grams
- | bearing_size = Size A ceramic (original model) <br> Size A KonKave (included with Barebones Edition)
+|dimensions=Diameter: 60mm <br> Width: 36mm <br> String Gap: Adjustable via spacers
- | response = Original: [[Friction Stickers]] <br> Barebones Edition: Duncan Silicone Stickers (small bearing)}}
+|material=99.5% forced magnesium <br> .5% other materials
+|bearing=Original: Size A Ceramic <br> Barebones Edition: Size A KonKave
+|response_system=Original: [[Friction Stickers]] <br> Barebones Edition: Duncan Silicone Stickers (small bearing)
+}}The [[Duncan]] '''Freehand Mg''' is a variant of the famed [[Duncan Freehand Zero|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 Mg came in either powdercoated or anodized finishes. 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 (or white/black) Duncan character counterweight set for 5A play. It also has a ceramic ball bearing, take-apart design, spacers for adjusting the string gap, and Friction Sticker response (the yo-yo comes with a set of four stickers).
+The Freehand Mg originally retailed for $400-450 USD, making it the most expensive yo-yo of its time. In 2013, Duncan sold a "Barebones Edition" of the Freehand Mg for $200 USD, which is essentially the same yo-yo without the deluxe wooden box. Also, this version uses Silicone Sticker response, and also comes included a random, limited edition black/white counterweight. It also comes with a [[Dif-e-Yo]] KonKave bearing.
-The [[Duncan]] '''Freehand Mg''' is a variant of the famed [[Duncan Freehand Zero|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.
+The initial releases of the Mg were either powdercoated red or matte silver. Later colors produced include powdercoated blue and green, as well as matte black. The Barebones Edition Mg's were produced in green and yellow-gold.
-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).
+For the Mg's final run in December 2014, the Barebones Edition models were sold on the official Duncan website for $100 USD each, after which the yo-yo was finally discontinued.
-The Freehand Mg originally retailed for $400-450. However, as of 2013, Duncan has begun to sell 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.
+Magnesium has some characteristics that made the Mg more pricey:
-The initial releases of the Mg were either powder-coated red or matte silver. Later colors produced include powder-coated blue and green, as well as matte black.
-Magnesium has some characteristics that makes the Mg more pricey:
 *Very expensive, between $450 and $750
-*More difficult to work with than aluminum
+*Much 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|Shinobu "S-Kon" Konmoto]], with help from [[Takahiko Hasegawa]]. The prototype of the Freehand Mg was hand-made of magnesium by S-Kon himself.
+*As of current, the most expensive production yo-yo today is the [[Llama DTi]] at $930 USD.
+*The Freehand Mg was truly the first Duncan-designed full-metal yo-yo, unlike the [[Duncan Cold Fusion|Cold Fusion]] and [[Came-Yo Mondial|Mondial]], which were models originally designed and produced by other companies.
+*The Freehand Al took its naming cue and side cap design of the Freehand Mg.
 ==Photos==
 <gallery>
 Image:Duncan Freehand MG Box.png|Original wooden deluxe box
-Image:mg_01.jpg|Mg with FH2 weight rings (no side caps)
+Image:mg_01.jpg|Freehand Mg with FH2 weight rings (no side caps)
 Image:mg_02.jpg|Profile
-Image:mg_03.jpg|The halves screwed apart to show the internal components
+Image:mg_03.jpg|Response view with .555 Dif-Pads.
 </gallery>
 ==External Link==
 *[http://www.theyoyomuseum.com/museum_view.php?action=view&subaction=exhibit&exhibitid=522 Duncan Freehand Mg at the Museum of Yo-Yo History]
+*[http://www.online-instagram.com/media/961889016841474920_378298043 Duncan Freehand Mg prototype @ yoyobrothers' Online Instagram page]
 [[Category:Yo-yo]]
 [[Category:Duncan yo-yo's]]
+[[Category:De-Luxxe series]]
+[[Category:North American yo-yos]]
+[[Category:String trick yo-yos]]
+[[Category:2000s yo-yos]]
+[[Category:Discontinued yo-yos]]