{"product_id":"vintage-yomega-firestorm-yo-yo-gold-1999","title":"Vintage Yomega Firestorm Yo-Yo Gold - Ban Dai 1999 - Very Good Condition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-19\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-19\"\u003eYomega Firestorm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-19 citation-end-19\"\u003e is a classic plastic yo-yo that played a significant role in the late 1990s yo-yo boom.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"1\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003eBandai\u003c\/b\u003e (the Japanese toy giant that partnered with Yomega), sold this version in Japan.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eBandai\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eDuring the 1990s, Yomega partnered with \u003cb\u003eBandai\u003c\/b\u003e to bring their yo-yos to the Japanese market under the \u003cb\u003e\"Hyper Yo-Yo\"\u003c\/b\u003e brand. Many vintage Firestorms found today feature Bandai branding or were sold in Bandai packaging. Many believe this partnership was a major factor in making yo-yoing a global phenomenon in the 90s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe original Firestorm was designed as an upgrade to the basic fixed-axle yo-yo, sitting somewhere between a beginner model and a professional competition throw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-18\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-18\"\u003eAxle System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-18\"\u003e It uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-18\"\u003eplastic transaxle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-18 citation-end-18\"\u003e (a plastic sleeve over the metal axle).\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"2\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-17 citation-end-17\"\u003eThis allows the yo-yo to \"sleep\" (spin at the end of the string) significantly longer than traditional yo-yos.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"3\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-16\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-16\"\u003eResponse System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-16\"\u003e It features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-16\"\u003estarburst response\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-16 citation-end-16\"\u003e, which are raised ridges on the inner walls that catch the string to make the yo-yo responsive.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"4\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-15\"\u003e It has a \"modified\" or slim profile, which is optimized for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-15\"\u003e2A (looping) tricks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-15 citation-end-15\"\u003e rather than complex string tricks.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"5\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-label=\"View source details for citation from JWS Europe. Opens side panel.\" class=\"button ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll in all, this is a true classic with a lot of history.  This on has minor scratches but overall er good condition.  It is marked 1999.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"YoYoSam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51781004034324,"sku":"VE311","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1127\/6986\/files\/IMG_4327_1.jpg?v=1765902354","url":"https:\/\/www.yoyosam.com\/products\/vintage-yomega-firestorm-yo-yo-gold-1999","provider":"YoYoSam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}