Changes: Yomega Stealth Raider

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The Stealth Raider (Japanese: ステルスレイダー) is a yo-yo produced by Yomega and distributed by Bandai as part of the Hyper Yo-Yo line. It was first released in December 1997.

Description

The Stealth Raider is a specialized version of the Hyper Raider, featuring the flared shape first seen in the Stealth Fire to allow players to pull off string tricks easier, such as Man on the Flying Trapeze and the Braintwister. Of course, it's got the same internal components; a ball bearing axle with metal spacers and a starburst response system.

The Stealth Raider was known as one of the most popular models of the original Hyper Yo-Yo line-up, especially with players from overseas, which resulted in the release of the Yomega Saber Raider yo-yo in North America and Europe. It was also re-released in the 2003-2004 iteration of the Hyper Yo-Yo range.

As time progressed, the abilities exhibited by the Stealth Raider were pushed further and further with new developments in yo-yo design. However, there's still a demand for this yo-yo by players both new and old.

Trivia

The Stealth Raider name was used by one of the two "Super Advanced" model yo-yos in Megcorp's 2009 Super Yo-Yo line. This Stealth Raider is an auto-return yo-yo instead of a ball-bearing string trick yo-yo like the other one.
The Stealth Raider, along with the Stealth Fire (the Hyper Yo-Yo version of the Saber Wing Fireball), was also featured on a print ad for Club THP.

Gallery

Video

【CM】バンダイ_ハイパーヨーヨー_ハイパーループ＆ステルスレイダー（1997年）-0 — 【CM】バンダイハイパーヨーヨーハイパーループ＆ステルスレイダー（1997年）-0

Yomega Stealth Raider/ProYo Hyper Loop commercial feat. Alex "Warp Speed" Garcia. Video by KingorouCM

External Link

Yomega Stealth Raider (2004 version) at the Museum of Yo-Yo History

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-{{Infobox simple
+{{Infobox Yo-Yo New
-|name = Stealth Raider
+|title1=Stealth Raider
+|image1=YomegaStealthRaider1.jpg
-|manufacturer = [[Yomega]]/[[Bandai]]
+|caption1=
-|image = YomegaStealthRaider.gif
+|manufacturer=[[Yomega]]/[[Bandai]]
-|Release date = December 1997
+|release_date=December 1997
-|shape = Saber Wing
+|shelf_status=Discontinued
-|color = Blue/Black Caps <br> Red/Black Caps <br> Clear/Black Caps <br> Clear/Neon Green Caps <br> Clear/Clear Red Caps <br> Clear/Clear Blue Caps
+|shape=Saber Wing
-|weight = 47 grams
+|color(s)=Blue/Black Caps <br> Red/Black Caps <br> Green/Black Caps <br> Clear/Black Caps <br> Clear/Neon Green Caps <br> Clear/Clear Red Caps <br> Clear/Clear Blue Caps <br> Yellow/Blue Caps <br> Blue/White Caps <br> Black/Black Caps
-|dimensions = Diameter: 59mm <br> Width: 35mm
+|weight=47 grams
-|material = Plastic
+|dimensions=Diameter: 59mm <br> Width: 35mm
-|bearing_size = Size E Yomega Small
+|material=Plastic
-|response = Starburst}}The '''Stealth Raider''' (Japanese: '''ステルスレイダー''') is a yo-yo licensed to [[Bandai]] for distribution by [[Yomega]] for the ''Hyper Yo-Yo'' line.
+|bearing=Size E Yomega Small
+|response_system=Starburst
+}}The '''Stealth Raider''' (Japanese: '''ステルスレイダー''') is a yo-yo produced by [[Yomega]] and distributed by [[Bandai]] as part of the ''Hyper Yo-Yo'' line. It was first released in December 1997.
 ==Description==
-The Stealth Raider is the ''Hyper Yo-Yo'' version of the [[Yomega Saber Raider|Saber Raider]], featuring the flared body shape for string tricks, along with a starburst response system, and a ball bearing for long sleep times. The difference lies in the side caps, however. The side cap design is essentially an altered version of that of the [[Yomega Hyper Raider|Hyper Raider]], in which the word "Hyper" is replaced with the word "Stealth".
+The Stealth Raider is a specialized version of the [[Yomega Hyper Raider|Hyper Raider]], featuring the flared shape first seen in the [[Yomega Stealth Fire|Stealth Fire]] to allow players to pull off string tricks easier, such as [[Man on the Flying Trapeze]] and the [[Braintwister]]. Of course, it's got the same internal components; a ball bearing axle with metal spacers and a starburst response system.
+The Stealth Raider was known as one of the most popular models of the original ''Hyper Yo-Yo'' line-up, especially with players from overseas, which resulted in the release of the [[Yomega Saber Raider]] yo-yo in North America and Europe. It was also re-released in the 2003-2004 iteration of the ''Hyper Yo-Yo'' range.
+As time progressed, the abilities exhibited by the Stealth Raider were pushed further and further with new developments in yo-yo design. However, there's still a demand for this yo-yo by players both new and old.
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 *The Stealth Raider name was used by one of the two "[[Super Yo-Yo Super Advanced|Super Advanced]]" model yo-yos in [[Megcorp]]'s 2009 ''[[Super Yo-Yo (Megcorp)|Super Yo-Yo]]'' line. This Stealth Raider is an auto-return yo-yo instead of a ball-bearing string trick yo-yo like the other one.
 *The Stealth Raider, along with the Stealth Fire (the ''Hyper Yo-Yo'' version of the [[Yomega Saber Wing Fireball|Saber Wing Fireball]]), was also featured on a print ad for Club THP.
 ==Gallery==
 <gallery>
+YomegaStealthRaider2.jpg|Side view
-IMAG0017.jpg|Yomega Stealth Raider
+YomegaStealthRaider3.jpg|Profile
-IMAG0016.jpg|Side
+YomegaStealthRaider4.jpg|Internals
-IMAG0015.jpg|Profile
+YomegaStealthRaider5.jpg|Packaging
-IMAG0014.jpg|Internals
+YomegaStealthRaider.gif|Image from the official ''Hyper Yo-Yo'' website
+YomegaStealthRaider03Pack.jpg|2003 Stealth Raider in packaging
 </gallery>
 ==Video==
-[[File:【CM】バンダイ ハイパーヨーヨー ハイパーループ＆ステルスレイダー（1997年）-0|thumb|left|335 px|Yomega Stealth Raider/ProYo Hyper Loop commercial feat. Alex Garcia. Video by KingorouCM]]
+[[File:【CM】バンダイ ハイパーヨーヨー ハイパーループ＆ステルスレイダー（1997年）-0|thumb|left|335 px|Yomega Stealth Raider/ProYo Hyper Loop commercial feat. [[Alex Garcia|Alex "Warp Speed" Garcia]]. Video by KingorouCM]]
+==External Link==
+*[http://www.yoyomuseum.com/museum_view.php?action=view&subaction=exhibit&exhibitid=2425 Yomega Stealth Raider (2004 version) at the Museum of Yo-Yo History]
 [[Category:Yo-yo]]
 [[Category:Yomega yo-yos]]