# Future of the 888
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/future-of-the-888/294691
**Category:** Hans Van Dan Elzen
**Created:** [November 6, 2018, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/future-of-the-888/294691 "2018-11-06T20:35:22Z")
**Posts on this page:** 14
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### Author:  [@MetalMilitia](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MetalMilitia)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2018, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/future-of-the-888/294691/1 "2018-11-06T20:35:22Z")
With the recent release of the 888GT, I am wondering if there are any plans on bringing back the 888 itself. It is personally one of my favorite yo-yos. After seeing your short gyro flop video using it years ago, I was a bit obsessed. I’d love to see it come back. Especially a small bearing variant. I understand it’s very niche these days, but a guy can dream!
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### Author:  [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2018, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/future-of-the-888/294691/2 "2018-11-06T20:40:27Z")
Yes! Seconded, Thirded, Fourth, and Fifthed! _Bring the 888 back!_
There was also
- 888 DNA (larger)
- 888 Mutant DNA (heavier)
I’d say the DNA is closest to a modern yo-yo, so bring that one back :wink:
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### Author:  [@MetalMilitia](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MetalMilitia)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2018, 8:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/future-of-the-888/294691/3 "2018-11-06T20:48:56Z")
Yup, I own both of the DNA variants as well.
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### Author:  [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2018, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/future-of-the-888/294691/4 "2018-11-06T20:54:29Z")
There’s also people who swear minute differences by year make big differences in the 888. Like the magical 2007 888, I think?
> **08 888** November 2007 Release
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> Upgraded alloy, shape refinements, polycarb molded hubstacks
I’d really like to get a Higby 888!
[Compare for yourself!](https://sites.google.com/site/benjaminmcphee/eight8eight)
[Even more glorious 888 history!](https://www.yoyonation.net/index.php?topic=43090.0)
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### Author:  [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2018, 8:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/future-of-the-888/294691/5 "2018-11-06T20:55:16Z")
Do all 888s come with hubstacks?
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### Author:  [@Travelingyoyokid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Travelingyoyokid)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2018, 9:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/future-of-the-888/294691/6 "2018-11-06T21:01:04Z")
No the dv888 does not come with hubstacks.
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### Author:  [@vegabomb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vegabomb)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2018, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/future-of-the-888/294691/7 "2018-11-06T21:02:56Z")
> [@Travelingyoyokid](#):
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> No the dv888 does not come with hubstacks.
The DV888 isn’t an 888. 🙂
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### Author:  [@vegabomb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vegabomb)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2018, 9:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/future-of-the-888/294691/8 "2018-11-06T21:05:39Z")
> [@zslane](#):
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> Do all 888s come with hubstacks?
I’m almost certain every A grade 888 made came with hubstacks.
I say “almost certain” because there may be some obscure release that didn’t but I’ve never seen it if it did.
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### Author:  [@YOHANS](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YOHANS)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2018, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/future-of-the-888/294691/9 "2018-11-06T21:06:42Z")
The 888GT fills the request. Strongly suggest you pick one up!
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### Author:  [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2018, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/future-of-the-888/294691/10 "2018-11-06T21:08:03Z")
> [@vegabomb](#):
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> The DV888 isn’t an 888
You can say _that_ again, brother. The DV888 isn’t even a yo-yo in my opinion ☹
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### Author:  [@YOHANS](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YOHANS)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2018, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/future-of-the-888/294691/11 "2018-11-06T21:08:24Z")
888 is our premium Hubstack(R) yoyo. (Always has, always will).
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### Author:  [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2018, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/future-of-the-888/294691/12 "2018-11-06T21:16:31Z")
I have an 888GT and I like it… but it’s more of a Hitman / Lyn Fury shape than a typical organic 888 shape, isn’t it?
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### Author:  [@YOHANS](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YOHANS)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2018, 9:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/future-of-the-888/294691/13 "2018-11-06T21:27:33Z")
technically it’s a ConfusionGT shape with 888 styling.
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### Author:  [@MetalMilitia](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MetalMilitia)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2018, 10:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/future-of-the-888/294691/14 "2018-11-06T22:22:24Z")
I already did! A very fun throw for sure.