The Hyper Papillon (Japanese: ハイパーパピヨン) is a yo-yo manufactured by Duncan and released by Bandai in Japan on March 1997 as one of 5 launch models of its first Hyper Yo-Yo line-up.
Description[]
The Hyper Papillon is the Hyper Yo-Yo rebrand of Duncan's classic Butterfly yo-yo; In fact, it is completely identical to the original Duncan version of the Butterfly, except that the name "Butterfly" was removed on the black/silver stamp on one side, and a small sticker was attached to the other side which reads "BANDAI 1997 USA".
It is a plastic yo-yo with a fixed metal axle, starburst response, and a wide flared shape, which makes it easier to land the yo-yo to the string. The Hyper Papillon is the only launch product in the Hyper Yo-Yo line that wasn't shaped like a Hyper Imperial.
Since this model was made in the 1990's, it featured a heavy but soft plastic material on the body of the yo-yo. While it is sturdier and less brittle than the current made-in-China Polycarbonate versions of the Butterfly, it wore down much quicker with use, and it was much easier for the gap to widen on its own during play (due to the yo-yo halves sliding off the metal axle).
Official Description[]
Hyper Papillon (1997)[]
Type B - String Play Type
A yo-yo with a unique hourglass shape. Suitable for string play (tricks that use the string, such as "Trapeze"). Diameter about 58mm. Weight about 50 grams.
Trivia[]
- Papillon is the French word for "butterfly".
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