# Up & Coming Manufacturers **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/up-and-coming-manufacturers/32.md [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Up & Coming Manufacturers category](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/about-the-up-coming-manufacturers-category/38)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/about-the-up-coming-manufacturers-category/38 "2018-05-24T13:43:03Z")
Manufacturers who are not currently being sold on YoYoExpert, we welcome all of you here as a place to promote your new ideas and products. This is a place to share and get feedback. However, this is not a place to ‘sell… --- ## [New USA machine shop?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-usa-machine-shop/453425)
**Author:** [@Marioyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Marioyo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 2:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-usa-machine-shop/453425 "2026-09-24T02:01:57Z")
Hey all I havent been active here in some time but that may change. Cooking up some new possibilities. I recently moved states and am in a new location where I may have the opportunity in the near future to do a short r… --- ## [Alchemik Yoyos - The Regia](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alchemik-yoyos-the-regia/453733)
**Author:** [@AlchemikYoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AlchemikYoyos)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alchemik-yoyos-the-regia/453733 "2026-09-23T23:23:16Z")
Hi Everyone! Wanted to share our first look at our newest throw, the Regia, a double ti ring! More news, specs, and general info coming through out the week. Stay tuned :wink: --- ## [Dreamcraft](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dreamcraft/396215)
**Author:** [@suspense](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/suspense)\ **Replies:** 292\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 12:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dreamcraft/396215 "2026-09-23T00:43:38Z")
Hello forum members! I figure I would start a thread regarding Dreamcraft to help keep everyone updated since I know many likely do not use other forms of social media. I started working on the brand sometime during… --- ## [Throw-Yo Threads: Spooky Season, New Throw Coins!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/throw-yo-threads-spooky-season-new-throw-coins/368550)
**Author:** [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Replies:** 379\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/throw-yo-threads-spooky-season-new-throw-coins/368550 "2026-09-22T12:19:19Z")
Throw-Yo Threads Handmade in Connecticut. One string at a time. Made when you order it. Every blend is hand-wound by Berv Throwington; available for righties and lefties, in standard 120cm or long 150cm lengths. Stri… --- ## [Edition News: Miro Drops Aug 7th 9AM PST](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/edition-news-miro-drops-aug-7th-9am-pst/362022)
**Author:** [@MaximShoots](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MaximShoots)\ **Replies:** 259\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/edition-news-miro-drops-aug-7th-9am-pst/362022 "2026-09-20T17:01:21Z")
Hello folks! Some of you might know me from my involvement with OPYoyos, others might know the Instagram and its photos and videos. Recently I’ve had an itch I’ve been craving to scratch, making a yoyo. Luckily with the … --- ## [Return Bottoms aka Sickburn Yo-Yo Workshop News and Updates](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149)
**Author:** [@AudreySickburn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AudreySickburn)\ **Replies:** 1129\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 2:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149 "2026-09-15T02:16:02Z")
Alright, I’m here to give you the scoop on my first machine shop made yoyo! I’ll go full transparency on everything so you know what all I went through, my thought process, and the future. Background I had a grail yo-yo… --- ## [TimCor UV/Glow PlasTiC Starfires](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/timcor-uv-glow-plastic-starfires/398713)
**Author:** [@Simyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Simyo)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/timcor-uv-glow-plastic-starfires/398713 "2026-09-07T14:53:03Z")
In celebration of Black Day we released 6 all black sets of our new globe counterweights on our big cartel site. If you put “yoyoexpert” in the note section then I will include another globe set of a random color… --- ## [Stringmaking & yoyos: A deep well of a hobby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stringmaking-yoyos-a-deep-well-of-a-hobby/289351)
**Author:** [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 1:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stringmaking-yoyos-a-deep-well-of-a-hobby/289351 "2026-09-01T01:23:20Z")
I started yo-yoing back in middle school, after saving up allowance for a glow-in-the-dark Yomega Brain. Back then the internet didn’t have yoyo videos, so I learned brain twister, Eiffel tower, and one-handed star from … --- ## [Pea Soup Strings - 🐾 Important Quick Store & Shipping Update](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pea-soup-strings-important-quick-store-shipping-update/441547)
**Author:** [@RealGambit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RealGambit)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pea-soup-strings-important-quick-store-shipping-update/441547 "2026-08-31T15:13:05Z")
A new nylon string boutique is in Town. Pea Soup Strings is now officially open. At Pea Soup Strings, we craft high-quality nylon yoyo strings using carefully selected brands of wooly nylon. We don’t stop there — we ex… --- ## [Fade strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fade-strings/312277)
**Author:** [@Legit\_yoyostrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legit_yoyostrings)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fade-strings/312277 "2026-08-31T13:22:25Z")
I would like to see some cool fades thanks --- ## [Riforgiate Design - Prototype Run](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/riforgiate-design-prototype-run/415518)
**Author:** [@Lotaxi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lotaxi)\ **Replies:** 488\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/riforgiate-design-prototype-run/415518 "2026-08-30T21:52:59Z")
Hello all! My name is Gregg and I’m trying to figure out if there might be anybody willing to take a chance on a new manufacturer. The long and short of it is that I’m a machinist in California, and I’ve recently taken … --- ## [Throw-Yo's Spooky Season Begins September 1st!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/throw-yos-spooky-season-begins-september-1st/451637)
**Author:** [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/throw-yos-spooky-season-begins-september-1st/451637 "2026-08-26T12:30:37Z")
My favorite time of the year is approaching, and that means it’s time for some Spooky Season strings! This year’s offerings will be similar to last year’s, though the Emulsions are a slightly different blend. Stingy Jac… --- ## [Cerasus Design Notes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cerasus-design-notes/445704)
**Author:** [@mable](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mable)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 10:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cerasus-design-notes/445704 "2026-08-19T22:11:27Z")
I wrote up this post for my own website which can be viewed here: https://mofuble.neocities.org/blog/cerasus Posting it here as well for the sake of convenience and assuming people don’t actually want to visit my websit… --- ## [New Dedweight Pro and Dedweight Astroset Color - Jolly Rancher Blue](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-dedweight-pro-and-dedweight-astroset-color-jolly-rancher-blue/450952)
**Author:** [@DedHed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DedHed)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 11:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-dedweight-pro-and-dedweight-astroset-color-jolly-rancher-blue/450952 "2026-08-14T23:58:05Z")
Hey all, Just wanted to share that we officially have Dedweight Pro Bearing Counterweights and Dedweight Astro Sets in jolly rancher blue up on site now. Happy Friday, and have a great weekend everyo… --- ## [Yoyo string tier list](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-string-tier-list/450429)
**Author:** [@cosmothegreat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cosmothegreat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-string-tier-list/450429 "2026-08-13T18:42:41Z")
--- ## [Let's Get Plumpy! (SoM Return Bottoms Signature)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-get-plumpy-som-return-bottoms-signature/443419)
**Author:** [@Son-of-Morris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Son-of-Morris)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 3:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-get-plumpy-som-return-bottoms-signature/443419 "2026-08-13T15:00:12Z")
I’d Like to Officially Introduce You to…THE PLUMP! Hey there friends, I just wanted to take a moment to talk about something special and exciting! As one of the honored members to join team Return Bottoms, the brilliant… --- ## [Made some fade strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/made-some-fade-strings/450811)
**Author:** [@Yoyo\_Jones](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_Jones)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 10:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/made-some-fade-strings/450811 "2026-08-12T22:51:06Z")
I recently built a rig to make fade strings and wanted to share them! --- ## [Hi, we're ikimono. It's so nice to finally meet you!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hi-were-ikimono-its-so-nice-to-finally-meet-you/358377)
**Author:** [@jintae](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jintae)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 4:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hi-were-ikimono-its-so-nice-to-finally-meet-you/358377 "2026-08-08T16:52:42Z")
hi there, this is josef chung (@jinhocn on instagram). i’m so excited to finally be able to announce the launch of my yoyo passion project, ikimono. i’ve been working on this project for more than a year now (prototyp… --- ## [Alchemik Yoyos - The Tempest (Our 1st Pom)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alchemik-yoyos-the-tempest-our-1st-pom/449122)
**Author:** [@AlchemikYoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AlchemikYoyos)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alchemik-yoyos-the-tempest-our-1st-pom/449122 "2026-08-04T12:42:48Z")
The Tempest shares the same profile as the titanium Tyrant and the aluminum Talent, expanding the Tyrant family into a new material while retaining the shape that players have come to know. A un-responsive … --- ## [SPUTNИK Present: re:Mount,ice cream,Nuur,Eos,Meca](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sputn-k-present-re-mount-ice-cream-nuur-eos-meca/404537)
**Author:** [@Burchard](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Burchard)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 4:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sputn-k-present-re-mount-ice-cream-nuur-eos-meca/404537 "2026-08-02T16:02:06Z")
SPUTNIK | СПУТНИК \[ˈsputʲnʲɪk\], noun – An object or a person that accompanies another object or person. It can be a natural satellite of a planet, an artificial satellite, a fellow traveler, a companion, or a yo-yo … --- ## [Half and half color string making](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/half-and-half-color-string-making/450075)
**Author:** [@Yoyo\_Jones](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_Jones)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/half-and-half-color-string-making/450075 "2026-07-31T15:43:47Z")
Hey all! 2 days ago I tried my hand at making my own yoyo strings and have been obsessed. I wanted to have a string that was half one color and half another, which I was able to do but now my issue is that the final prod… --- ## [Yoyos by Lewi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-by-lewi/422067)
**Author:** [@Herelieslewi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Herelieslewi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 5:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-by-lewi/422067 "2026-07-26T17:26:48Z")
This is the Morning Star, a yoyo that’s nothing but preformance, featuring a Tri-material design. PC inner rings providing this yoyo with max stability even at low spins inspired by 3a mute rings, making sure you get thr… --- ## [Our First 5a Astro Counterweights](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/our-first-5a-astro-counterweights/448395)
**Author:** [@DedHed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DedHed)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 11:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/our-first-5a-astro-counterweights/448395 "2026-07-25T23:00:37Z")
Astro Dedweights Are Finally Here! - After years of being asked, we are finally excited to bring you the first 5A Astro set of Dedweights. Weighing in at approximately 10g, this double counterweight setup is an absolut… --- ## [True Arc Return Tops (Omertà price drop!)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/true-arc-return-tops-omerta-price-drop/389487)
**Author:** [@RadMatt1337](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RadMatt1337)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 12:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/true-arc-return-tops-omerta-price-drop/389487 "2026-07-20T00:02:01Z")
Hi everyone, I am starting to build my brand as I anxiously await my first prototypes! If you wish to stay connected with what I am working on you can follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/truarcreturntops/ … --- ## [Short Summer Break for Pea Soup Strings!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/short-summer-break-for-pea-soup-strings/442978)
**Author:** [@RealGambit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RealGambit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 12:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/short-summer-break-for-pea-soup-strings/442978 "2026-07-09T12:45:11Z")
:eyes: Something caught Chef Lynx’s attention… This one feels… different. Friday. --- ## [A week in Pop!dates: Event Sponsorship, Salamander feedback, Weasel production, and the Quiz!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-week-in-pop-dates-event-sponsorship-salamander-feedback-weasel-production-and-the-quiz/435376)
**Author:** [@Benthrowsyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Benthrowsyoyo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-week-in-pop-dates-event-sponsorship-salamander-feedback-weasel-production-and-the-quiz/435376 "2026-07-04T21:02:20Z")
Hello everyone! Ben Seaberg of Pop! Yoyos here with some updates headed your way. Update 1: Salamander Protos: PIF Coming hopefully sometime this month! Pop! Yoyos is excited to announce that our first bimetal is… --- ## [DedHed Designs Official Website is Back!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dedhed-designs-official-website-is-back/448244)
**Author:** [@DedHed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DedHed)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dedhed-designs-official-website-is-back/448244 "2026-07-01T18:34:01Z")
We’re excited to officially share our new website with everyone! We’ve been working hard over the past several months to get it back up and running, and we’re so happy it’s finally ready. Take a look, and we’d love to h… --- ## [Dedhed Designs at Nationals!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dedhed-designs-at-nationals/447945)
**Author:** [@DedHed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DedHed)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dedhed-designs-at-nationals/447945 "2026-06-26T18:54:46Z")
Hey everyone! We are thrilled to announce we will have counterweights for sale over at Nationals this year. Stop by the Alchemik booth and say hi! We have new Double Dice Dropping, Brand New Colorways, and re-releases … --- ## [\[Release Info\] #UNBRANDED H-PROFILE FULLSIZE](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/release-info-unbranded-h-profile-fullsize/445859)
**Author:** [@UNBRANDED](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/UNBRANDED)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/release-info-unbranded-h-profile-fullsize/445859 "2026-05-18T12:00:01Z")
\#UNBRANDED H-PROFILE FULLSIZE Gentle Strength That Embraces Your Challenge That trick you’ve tried countless times. The dream combo you saw on social media.You’re so close to nailing it, but at the very last second, i… [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/up-and-coming-manufacturers/32.md?page=1)