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|name = Fireball
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|title1=Fireball
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|image1=YomegaFireball4Infobox.jpg
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|manufacturer = [[Yomega]]
  
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|Release date = 1989
  
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|manufacturer=[[Yomega]]
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|shape = Convex/Standard
  
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|release_date=1989
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|material = Plastic
  
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|shelf_status=Available
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|color = Various
  
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|shape=Convex/Standard
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|weight = 53 grams
  
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|color(s)=Various
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|dimensions = Diameter: 58.3mm <br> Width: 35.01mm
  
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|weight=53 grams
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|bearing_size = Plastic transaxle sleeve
  
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|dimensions=Diameter: 58.3mm <br> Width: 35.01mm
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The '''Fireball''' by [[Yomega]] is a yo-yo first released in 1989. It was also licensed to [[Bandai]] for the ''Hyper Yo-Yo'' line in the late 1990s. 
  
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}}The '''Fireball''' by [[Yomega]] is a yo-yo first released in 1989. It was also licensed to [[Bandai]] for the ''Hyper Yo-Yo'' line in the late 1990s. 
 
==Description==
  
==Description==
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Released five years after the original [[Yomega Brain|Yo-yo with a Brain]], the Fireball featured a transaxle, a plastic sleeve made of teflon placed over the yo-yo's metal axle. The sleeve also has a groove where the string could be attached. This component allowed the yo-yo to spin three times longer than yo-yos that have a fixed axle, thus giving players more time to complete advanced tricks. The Fireball also became a very popular yo-yo for [[Styles Of Play|looping]], especially during the yo-yo boom of the 1990s, and was even released in the ''Hyper Yo-Yo'' line. Even to this day, it is one of Yomega's flagship yo-yos, alongside the Brain and the [[Yomega Raider|Raider]].
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Released five years after the original [[Yomega Brain|Yo-yo with a Brain]], the Fireball featured a transaxle, a plastic sleeve made of teflon placed over the yo-yo's metal axle. The sleeve also has a groove where the string could be attached. This component allowed the yo-yo to spin three times longer than yo-yos that have a fixed axle, thus giving players a bit more time to complete advanced tricks.
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The Fireball also became a very popular yo-yo for [[Styles Of Play|looping]], especially during the yo-yo boom of the 1990s, and was even released in the Japanese ''Hyper Yo-Yo'' line. Some 2A players modify their Fireball yo-yos for professional-level 2A looping play. It was also popular for promotions, ranging from player teams to yo-yo retailers (such as [[Infinite Illusions]]) and even contests.
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Even to this day, it is one of Yomega's flagship yo-yos, alongside the Brain and the roller bearing-equipped [[Yomega Raider|Raider]].
 
==Variants==
  
==Variants==
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*'''[[Yomega Saber Wing Fireball|Saber Wing Fireball]]''' - Features a wing-shaped body for string tricks. Also licensed to Bandai for the ''Hyper Yo-Yo'' line as the '''[[Yomega Stealth Fire|Stealth Fire]]'''.
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*'''[[Yomega Saber Wing Fireball|Saber Wing Fireball]]''' - Features a wing-shaped body for string tricks. Originally released in Bandai's ''Hyper Yo-Yo'' line as the '''[[Yomega Stealth Fire|Stealth Fire]]'''.
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*'''Fireball Glow''' - Glow-in-the-dark version.
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*'''Fireball Glow''' - Glow-in-the-dark variation.
 
*'''Fireball Collector's Edition''' - Features a special transaxle sleeve for even longer sleep times.
  
*'''Fireball Collector's Edition''' - Features a special transaxle sleeve for even longer sleep times.
 
*'''Fireball Stealth''' - Japanese-exclusive version with a special transaxle sleeve to allow for faster looping.
  
*'''Fireball Stealth''' - Japanese-exclusive version with a special transaxle sleeve to allow for faster looping.
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*'''Fireball Jewel''' - Features a plastic jewel on the center for looks
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*'''Fireball Jewel''' - Features a plastic jewel on the center for looks.
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*'''SpinPhoenix''' - 2010s ''Hyper Yo-Yo'' re-release with a phoenix motif.
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==Trivia==
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*When the Fireball was first released, it was originally named the '''Outrageous Yo'''. The name was changed in 1992 to Fireball after Yomega took over the trademark for the name ''Fireball'' when it expired, and it has been used since then.
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*In 2020, the Fireball Model were updated with the new logo and packaging.
   
 
==Photos==
  
==Photos==
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Image:Fireball_response.jpg|The halves showing the internals, especially the transaxle sleeve.
  
Image:Fireball_response.jpg|The halves showing the internals, especially the transaxle sleeve.
 
Image:FireballCat.jpg|A Fireball on a cat
  
Image:FireballCat.jpg|A Fireball on a cat
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image:Yomegaprospinred.jpg|THP award yo-yo for passing the Pro Spinner Level
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image:Yomegaprospinred.jpg|Award yo-yo for Yomega's Pro Spinner program (from Dave Schulte's collection)
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image:Yomegaprospinyellow.jpg|Ditto
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image:Yomegaprospinyellow.jpg|Ditto (from Dave Schulte's collection)
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image:Yomegafireball1999nats.jpg|1999 Nationals edition
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image:Yomegafireball1999nats.jpg|1999 Nationals edition (from Dave Schulte's collection)
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image:Yomegafireball1999summertour.jpg|Limited Hyper Games Summer Tour 1999 edition
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image:Yomegafireball1999summertour.jpg|Limited Hyper Games Summer Tour 1999 edition (from Dave Schulte's collection)
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image:Yomegafireballcea.jpg|College for the Easily Amused MIDWEST edition
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image:Yomegafireballcea.jpg|College for the Easily Amused MIDWEST edition (from Dave Schulte's collection)
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image:Yomegafireballcollectors.jpg|Collector's Edition
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image:Yomegafireballcollectors.jpg|Collector's Edition (from Dave Schulte's collection)
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image:Yomegafireballcorocoro.jpg|Bandai/CoroCoro Comic Official Yo-Yo in the ''Hyper Yo-Yo'' line
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image:Yomegafireballcorocoro.jpg|Bandai/CoroCoro Official Yo-Yo! in the ''Hyper Yo-Yo'' line (from Dave Schulte's collection)
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image:Yomegafireballdreamland.jpg|Dream Land shop edition
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image:Yomegafireballdreamland.jpg|Dream Land Pro Shop edition (from Dave Schulte's collection)
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image:Yomegafireballglow.jpg|Fireball Glow
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image:Yomegafireballglow.jpg|Fireball Glow (from Dave Schulte's collection)
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image:Yomegafireballii.jpg|Infinite Illusions edition
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image:Yomegafireballii.jpg|Infinite Illusions edition (from Dave Schulte's collection)
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image:Yomegafireballjewel.jpg|Fireball Jewel
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image:Yomegafireballjewel.jpg|Fireball Jewel (from Dave Schulte's collection)
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image:Yomegafireballkitts.jpg|[[Rob Kitts]] signature Fireball
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image:Yomegafireballkitts.jpg|[[Rob Kitts]] signature Fireball (from Dave Schulte's collection)
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image:Yomegafireballlimited.jpg|Limited Edition
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image:Yomegafireballlimited.jpg|Limited Edition (from Dave Schulte's collection)
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image:Yomegafireballmcbride.jpg|[[Dennis McBride]] signature Fireball
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image:Yomegafireballmcbride.jpg|[[Dennis McBride]] signature Fireball (from Dave Schulte's collection)
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image:Yomegafireballmunster1999.jpg|Yo-Yo Team Monster 1999 edition
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image:Yomegafireballmunster1999.jpg|Yo-Yo Team Monster 1999 edition (from Dave Schulte's collection)
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image:Yomegafireballmwr2002green.jpg|2002 Midwest Regionals edition
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image:Yomegafireballmwr2002green.jpg|2002 Midwest Regionals edition (from Dave Schulte's collection)
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image:Yomegafireballsaito.jpg|Shinji Saito signature yo-yo.
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image:Yomegafireballsaito.jpg|Shinji Saito signature yo-yo (from Dave Schulte's collection)
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image:Yomegafirebally3aclub.jpg|Y3A Yomega Yo-Yo Association member yo-yo
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image:Yomegafirebally3aclub.jpg|Y3A Yomega Yo-Yo Association member yo-yo (from Dave Schulte's collection)
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image:Yomegafireballstealthred.jpg|Fireball Stealth
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image:Yomegafireballstealthred.jpg|Fireball Stealth (from Dave Schulte's collection)
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image:Yomegafireballyoyohouse.jpg|Yo-Yo House edition
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image:Yomegafireballyoyohouse.jpg|Yo-Yo House edition (from Dave Schulte's collection)
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image:Yomegafireballyyn.jpg|Yoyonation.com edition
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image:Yomegafireballyyn.jpg|Yoyonation.com edition (from Dave Schulte's collection)
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FireBall2020.jpg|Fireball (2020s Model)
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Fireball2020 Packaging.jpg|2020 Packaging
 
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==External Link==
  
==External Link==
 
*[http://www.theyoyomuseum.com/museum_view.php?action=view&subaction=exhibit&exhibitid=706 Yomega Dennis McBride Fireball at the Museum of Yo-Yo History]
  
*[http://www.theyoyomuseum.com/museum_view.php?action=view&subaction=exhibit&exhibitid=706 Yomega Dennis McBride Fireball at the Museum of Yo-Yo History]
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*[http://www.yoyomuseum.com/museum_view.php?action=view&subaction=exhibit&exhibitid=1919 Pro Spinner program award Fireball at the Museum of Yo-Yo History]
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*[http://www.yoyomuseum.com/museum_view.php?action=view&subaction=exhibit&exhibitid=2091 Yomega Fireball Glow at the Museum of Yo-Yo History]
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*[http://www.yoyomuseum.com/museum_view.php?action=view&subaction=exhibit&exhibitid=2119 Yomega Fireball at the Museum of Yo-Yo History]
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*[http://www.yoyomuseum.com/museum_view.php?action=view&subaction=exhibit&exhibitid=2314 Yomega Fireball (2013 NY Toy Fair edition) at the Museum of Yo-Yo History]
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*[http://www.yoyomuseum.com/museum_view.php?action=view&subaction=exhibit&exhibitid=2329 Yomega Fireball (Hyper Yo-Yo) 1999-2000 Limited Edition at the Museum of Yo-Yo History]
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*[http://www.yoyomuseum.com/museum_view.php?action=view&subaction=exhibit&exhibitid=2427 Yomega Fireball 20th Anniversary edition at the Museum of Yo-Yo History]
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*[http://www.yoyomuseum.com/museum_view.php?action=view&subaction=exhibit&exhibitid=2428 Yomega Fireball Dream Land Pro Shop edition at the Museum of Yo-Yo History]
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*[http://www.yoyomuseum.com/museum_view.php?action=view&subaction=exhibit&exhibitid=2430 Yomega Fireball (1992) at the Museum of Yo-Yo History]
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*[http://www.yoyomuseum.com/museum_view.php?action=view&subaction=exhibit&exhibitid=2594 Yomega Fireball (Hyper Games Summer Tour 1999 edition) at the Museum of Yo-Yo History]
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*[http://www.yoyomuseum.com/museum_view.php?action=view&subaction=exhibit&exhibitid=2621 Yomega Fireball (CoroCoro Official Yo-Yo!) at the Museum of Yo-Yo History]
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*[http://www.yoyomuseum.com/museum_view.php?action=view&subaction=exhibit&exhibitid=2642 Yomega Fireball (Hyper Yo-Yo 2004 release) at the Museum of Yo-Yo History]
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*[http://www.yoyomuseum.com/museum_view.php?action=view&subaction=exhibit&exhibitid=2641 Yomega Fireball (Y3A 1999 edition) at the Museum of Yo-Yo History]
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*[http://www.yoyomuseum.com/museum_view.php?action=view&subaction=exhibit&exhibitid=2655 Yomega Fireball (YoYoAddict Special Edition) at the Museum of Yo-Yo History]
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*[http://www.yoyomuseum.com/museum_view.php?action=view&subaction=exhibit&exhibitid=3922 Yomega Outrageous Yo at the Museum of Yo-Yo History]
 
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Revision as of 07:16, 13 September 2021

The Fireball by Yomega is a yo-yo first released in 1989. It was also licensed to Bandai for the Hyper Yo-Yo line in the late 1990s. 

Description

Released five years after the original Yo-yo with a Brain, the Fireball featured a transaxle, a plastic sleeve made of teflon placed over the yo-yo's metal axle. The sleeve also has a groove where the string could be attached. This component allowed the yo-yo to spin three times longer than yo-yos that have a fixed axle, thus giving players a bit more time to complete advanced tricks.

The Fireball also became a very popular yo-yo for looping, especially during the yo-yo boom of the 1990s, and was even released in the Japanese Hyper Yo-Yo line. Some 2A players modify their Fireball yo-yos for professional-level 2A looping play. It was also popular for promotions, ranging from player teams to yo-yo retailers (such as Infinite Illusions) and even contests.

Even to this day, it is one of Yomega's flagship yo-yos, alongside the Brain and the roller bearing-equipped Raider.

Variants

  • Saber Wing Fireball - Features a wing-shaped body for string tricks. Originally released in Bandai's Hyper Yo-Yo line as the Stealth Fire.
  • Fireball Glow - Glow-in-the-dark variation.
  • Fireball Collector's Edition - Features a special transaxle sleeve for even longer sleep times.
  • Fireball Stealth - Japanese-exclusive version with a special transaxle sleeve to allow for faster looping.
  • Fireball Jewel - Features a plastic jewel on the center for looks.
  • SpinPhoenix - 2010s Hyper Yo-Yo re-release with a phoenix motif.

Trivia

  • When the Fireball was first released, it was originally named the Outrageous Yo. The name was changed in 1992 to Fireball after Yomega took over the trademark for the name Fireball when it expired, and it has been used since then.
  • In 2020, the Fireball Model were updated with the new logo and packaging.

Photos

External Link

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