Vintage Fli-Back Wooden Championship Yo-Yo -Red Glitter 70s

Fli Back company was founded in the 1930s and started making yo-yos in the 40s.

This model was made in the 70s. It is very rare.  The seal says Championship Tournament, and feature the Fli-back eagle un-circled.  Which is uncommon, but even more uncommon is to have on the glitter version.   The seal is hard to read, which may be a clue as to why they didn't make many of these.  You can find the stamp on a regular wood version, or you can find the glitter varieties with seals that have bolder lettering.  But this one seems pretty unique.  The finer graphics were a challenge for the glitter finish, so they may have just pulled the plug and used a bolder stamp.

Lucky's book does not mention this version, which means it's pretty unusual to come by.

It's in very good condition, no paint of glitter loss.  As I mentioned the seal is hard to read but I think that is how it was made, not due to wear.

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