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| − | |bearing_size = Fixed metal axle}}The '''Imperial''' is one of [[Duncan]]'s two most iconic yo-yos, alongside the [[Duncan Butterfly|Butterfly]]. It was first released in 1954, and has been a true classic since its introduction, and is still in production to this day. It was even licensed for the ''Hyper Yo-Yo'' line in 1997 as the '''Hyper Imperial''' (Japanese: '''ハイパーインペリアル'''). The Imperial is a looping yo-yo with a fixed metal axle, starburst response, and a narrow string gap. Even though it is obsolete compared to more modern loopers such as the [[Yomega Raider]], the [[YoYoFactory Loop 1080]] and even Duncan's own [[Duncan Hornet|Hornet]], it had seen plenty of use back in the day by even the professionals, especially the legendary |
+ | |bearing_size = Fixed metal axle}}The '''Imperial''' is one of [[Duncan]]'s two most iconic yo-yos, alongside the [[Duncan Butterfly|Butterfly]]. It was first released in 1954, and has been a true classic since its introduction, and is still in production to this day. It was even licensed for the ''Hyper Yo-Yo'' line in 1997 as the '''Hyper Imperial''' (Japanese: '''ハイパーインペリアル'''). The Imperial is a looping yo-yo with a fixed metal axle, starburst response, and a narrow string gap. Even though it is obsolete compared to more modern loopers such as the [[Yomega Raider]], the [[YoYoFactory Loop 1080]] and even Duncan's own [[Duncan Hornet|Hornet]], it had seen plenty of use back in the day by even the professionals, especially the legendary Barney Akers. |
==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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| Imperial | |
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| Manufacturer | Duncan |
| Release date | 1954 |
| Shape | Imperial |
| Color | Various |
| Weight | 51.7 grams |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 57.33mm Width: 34.24mm |
| Material | Plastic |
| Bearing size | Fixed metal axle |
| Response system | Starburst |
The Imperial is one of Duncan's two most iconic yo-yos, alongside the Butterfly. It was first released in 1954, and has been a true classic since its introduction, and is still in production to this day. It was even licensed for the Hyper Yo-Yo line in 1997 as the Hyper Imperial (Japanese: ハイパーインペリアル). The Imperial is a looping yo-yo with a fixed metal axle, starburst response, and a narrow string gap. Even though it is obsolete compared to more modern loopers such as the Yomega Raider, the YoYoFactory Loop 1080 and even Duncan's own Hornet, it had seen plenty of use back in the day by even the professionals, especially the legendary Barney Akers.
Gallery
How many great players' first childhood throws were on an Imperial? God only knows how many!
A blue Imperial
Duncan Glow Imperial, a glow-in-the-dark version of the standard Imperial.
Trivia
- A yellow Imperial was the first yo-yo in space, on April 12th, 1985. This was a part of a series of scientific experiments called, "Toys in Space", where different toys were tested in outer space to see how they are affected by weightlessness.