# 2 Metal Butterflies **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [October 13, 2025, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2-metal-butterflies/434535 "2025-10-13T18:43:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![quinton](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/quinton/32/376_2.png) [@quinton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/quinton)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2025, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2-metal-butterflies/434535/1 "2025-10-13T18:43:59Z")
I know. I know. Most of my posts could be a google. But I like all yall a little bit so why not ask here instead Did Duncan release two diff versions of the Metal Bitterfly? I just got one in the mail Not too long about but comparing it with the one I bought years ago, they’re different to quite a wild degree. What gives ---
**Author:** ![hsb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hsb/32/193274_2.png) [@hsb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hsb)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2025, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2-metal-butterflies/434535/2 "2025-10-13T18:56:19Z")
> **[Butterfly AL](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/butterfly-al-yoyo-by-duncan?variant=29352444231754)** > > From Duncan: The idea of transforming the Butterfly into aluminum is a pretty bold concept. The original Butterfly design is really something you don’t want to mess around with. After a lot of thought, we finally decided to design something aimed... > **[Butterfly AL w/ Delrin Cap](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/butterfly-al-w-delrin-cap-yoyo-by-duncan?variant=42550333866174)** > > The Aluminum Butterfly was an instant hit when Duncan first released it. It hit the spot. A modern take on the classic design, the original did its job. But the Butterfly is a potent design, a classic worth many takes from many angles. So they... ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2025, 7:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2-metal-butterflies/434535/3 "2025-10-13T19:20:10Z")
Yes the 2019 Version and 2023 Version with Delrin Caps 2019 AL ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/e/e/9ee195e08d225b106c9563276b78804599b0ee82.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/c/5/8c55518d047bfc106cdf656ff99fefd6a296f1c3.jpeg) 2023 AL ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/e/c/0ec26fce15187637490f4076a162e36295a2436e.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/6/b/96b4a7459294ae5866ea3e5d836b14be586c2cb2.jpeg) with included decals ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/1/a/01a4d90b36172e35624c939c79087a026d1e837b.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/c/1/7c1d0ffc4825e093fb8c1cab86300c80b1667e10.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![quinton](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/quinton/32/376_2.png) [@quinton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/quinton)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2025, 7:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2-metal-butterflies/434535/4 "2025-10-13T19:24:06Z")
It’s kind of amazing how the first one passed for a Butterfly when you see the second one. ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2025, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2-metal-butterflies/434535/5 "2025-10-13T19:31:25Z")
The first Butterfly AL was based on a wooden reproductions from 2004 and 2016 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/9/4/794e6db467dbe81e626708eeb0df9058de3bfc9c.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/a/9/ea902052c77e8903077cd9aa62f27c8f6e14a111.jpeg) > [@Fixed Axle Friday Throws](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-friday-throws/294546/48): > > Today’s #fixedaxlefriday throw is a 2016 reproduction of a 1958 Duncan Butterfly woodie before they went to plastic in 1968. This one is slimmer than the plastic and comes in at 51grams. The response is just rough wood not as sanded as the rest of the body and uncoated. > **[Museum of Yo-Yo History](https://www.yoyomuseum.com/museum_view.php?action=view&subaction=exhibit&exhibitid=2172)** > > You have found the most comprehensive archive of yo-yo images, historical memorabilia, and information in the world. Whether you're a long-time yo-yo collector, or just looking for that long lost treasure from your childhood, this is the place. In... ---
**Author:** ![quinton](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/quinton/32/376_2.png) [@quinton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/quinton)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2025, 8:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2-metal-butterflies/434535/6 "2025-10-13T20:06:38Z")
Tell me more butterfly bedtime stories Uncle Exmime ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2025, 11:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2-metal-butterflies/434535/7 "2025-10-13T23:25:55Z")
Ohh mam I want that 2003 one and I need to get a delrin cap one e entualky the meyL cap one is not great ---
**Author:** ![Splizacular](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/splizacular/32/640487_2.png) [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2025, 12:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2-metal-butterflies/434535/8 "2025-10-14T00:00:19Z")
> [@Captrogers](#): > > I need to get a delrin cap one e entualky the meyL cap one is not great so much this. i had high hopes but the '19 just aint it ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2025, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2-metal-butterflies/434535/9 "2025-10-14T13:49:19Z")
> [@quinton](#): > > Tell me more butterfly bedtime stories Just added a couple of updates to the Timeline @theyoyoarchive > [@Fixed Axle Friday Throws](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-friday-throws/294546/2328): > > This is my first stab at listing a chronological order off the top of my head, and will probably need to become its own thread. Weights and plastic hardness and /or softness are also a variable between all the editions. Detailed pictures and descriptions can be found throughout this thread for most of these models. Others with more knowledge please feel free to add. 1958-1966 1st Wooden 1 piece Butterflys typically with sparkle paint and solid colors. 1962- Special Edition 1 piece wooden Butte… ---
**Author:** ![quinton](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/quinton/32/376_2.png) [@quinton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/quinton)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2025, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2-metal-butterflies/434535/10 "2025-10-14T14:33:13Z")
I love you.