# General-Yos Magnum
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yos-magnum/16374
**Category:** General Yo-Yo
**Created:** [July 6, 2010, 1:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yos-magnum/16374 "2010-07-06T01:08:17Z")
**Posts on this page:** 18
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### Author:  [@Samad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Samad)
#### Post date: [July 6, 2010, 1:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yos-magnum/16374/1 "2010-07-06T01:08:17Z")
> [@erniek512](#):
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> It has taken 10 months of engineering, testing, and pushing the limits.
> I have a great time designing yoyos on my free time, but making them can be a challenge.
> Magnesium is hard to come by these days, especially in round stock.
> Machining it can be a big hazard if you don’t know what you are doing.
> Getting it nickle plated is another challenge I don’t want to do again.
> I must say I am glad I stuck it out.
> These babies will be once in a lifetime, and very few have been made.
> This was mainly a goal I wanted to do to make a yoyo that has pushed the envalope.
> [http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/general-yo/\_bucket.jpg](http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/general-yo/_bucket.jpg)
>
> Seen here next to the Mini-Star and 5-Star.
> The Mini-Star has as much rim weight I could do for a smaller size throw made out of aluminum.
> The 5-Star and Torrent have as much rim weight I could get on an aluminum throw, with out making it impossible to manufacture.
> Experimenting with Magnesium has allowed me to add 30% more mass to the rims, and still only weigh 67.4 gr.
> Notice the mega size rims that create mass inertia, stability, and the longest spin times you will ever experience.
>
> [http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/general-yo/compare\_bucket.jpg](http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/general-yo/compare_bucket.jpg)
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> The nickel plating is a beautiful shade that will change in time, and give each throw its originality.
> These throws are smooth on the string, however the nickel plating process can create a small vibe for the finger test.
> This yoyo has been a challenge I have enjoyed, but will not do again.
> [http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/general-yo/\_bucket2.jpg](http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww109/general-yo/_bucket2.jpg)
>
> 67.4 gr
> 53.34 dia
> 41.40 wide
> 3.2 gap
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### Author:  [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)
#### Post date: [July 6, 2010, 1:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yos-magnum/16374/2 "2010-07-06T01:38:53Z")
Now that’s some nice work!
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### Author:  [@cbaxt98](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cbaxt98)
#### Post date: [July 6, 2010, 1:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yos-magnum/16374/3 "2010-07-06T01:54:15Z")
How much are they?
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### Author:  [@Samad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Samad)
#### Post date: [July 6, 2010, 2:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yos-magnum/16374/4 "2010-07-06T02:13:14Z")
They should retail for around $300.
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### Author:  [@cbaxt98](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cbaxt98)
#### Post date: [July 6, 2010, 2:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yos-magnum/16374/5 "2010-07-06T02:21:18Z")
really? thats not bad, i think i might get one, that and a mini star
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### Author:  [@james](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/james)
#### Post date: [July 6, 2010, 5:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yos-magnum/16374/6 "2010-07-06T05:19:06Z")
> [@$P!N N3RD](#):
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> How much are they?
> [@Samad](#):
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> They should retail for around $300.
(Directed at $P!N N3RD) I own one, and belive me, it is worth every penny! 🙂
~James Reed!
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### Author:  [@cbaxt98](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cbaxt98)
#### Post date: [July 6, 2010, 12:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yos-magnum/16374/7 "2010-07-06T12:17:17Z")
i hope theyre realeased after worlds though, because im broke right now… and im buying aton of yoyos at worlds, im sure my parents wont let me get it though
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### Author:  [@AtomBomb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AtomBomb)
#### Post date: [July 6, 2010, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yos-magnum/16374/8 "2010-07-06T12:19:23Z")
Those look beautiful… :o
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### Author:  [@cbaxt98](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cbaxt98)
#### Post date: [July 6, 2010, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yos-magnum/16374/9 "2010-07-06T12:48:09Z")
they better not sell out before i get one! same goes to mini stars
EDIT: when will they be released? how can i convince my parents its worth it (if i pay of course)
MOD EDIT: Please don’t double post. Use the modify button at the top of the post if you forgot to add something.
Thanks
Icthus
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### Author:  [@Yo\_Yo\_Ma\_X](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo_Yo_Ma_X)
#### Post date: [July 7, 2010, 3:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yos-magnum/16374/10 "2010-07-07T03:28:16Z")
i believe they are already out. at blc, ernie had one and i think that is the one james bought
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### Author:  [@cbaxt98](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cbaxt98)
#### Post date: [July 7, 2010, 3:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yos-magnum/16374/11 "2010-07-07T03:42:31Z")
i hope yye gets them, they should give it to me for free :🙂 ;D
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### Author:  [@BuddhaFusion](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BuddhaFusion)
#### Post date: [July 7, 2010, 3:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yos-magnum/16374/12 "2010-07-07T03:43:10Z")
^^ it was cause he made ernie a shelf to hold his yoyos
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### Author:  [@cbaxt98](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cbaxt98)
#### Post date: [July 7, 2010, 4:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yos-magnum/16374/13 "2010-07-07T04:59:59Z")
npt trying to be a know it all,but its a 4.2 gap not 3.2, ernie said it on his original post that he accidentally put 3.2. just so people know… but i SOOOOO want this, and theres one that starts with an e thats coming out too, i better start saving!
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### Author:  [@Samad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Samad)
#### Post date: [July 8, 2010, 12:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yos-magnum/16374/14 "2010-07-08T00:37:00Z")
To clear up the false information in this thread, the Magnums haven’t even been produced yet, so they’re definitely not sold out.
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### Author:  [@x52](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/x52)
#### Post date: [July 8, 2010, 12:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yos-magnum/16374/15 "2010-07-08T00:38:02Z")
> [@Samad](#):
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> To clear up the false information in this thread, the Magnums haven’t even been produced yet, so they’re definitely not sold out.
LOL, why are they even talking about it then? What if they don’t even get produced?
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### Author:  [@ratfacedudeguy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ratfacedudeguy)
#### Post date: [July 9, 2010, 3:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yos-magnum/16374/16 "2010-07-09T03:47:09Z")
> [@$P!N N3RD](#):
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> its a 4.2 gap not 3.2
OK I thought that was a bit odd. Wow 4.2 is the perfect gap width too. Beautiful looking throw. Too bad I’m far too broke to ever own one at this point :-\
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### Author:  [@Yo\_Yo\_Ma\_X](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo_Yo_Ma_X)
#### Post date: [July 9, 2010, 4:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yos-magnum/16374/17 "2010-07-09T04:54:42Z")
> [@x52](#):
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> > [@Samad](#):
> >
> > To clear up the false information in this thread, the Magnums haven’t even been produced yet, so they’re definitely not sold out.
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> LOL, why are they even talking about it then? What if they don’t even get produced?
produced means production version, there was a pre pro i think. (this may infact be false info)
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### Author:  [@Samad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Samad)
#### Post date: [July 10, 2010, 5:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yos-magnum/16374/18 "2010-07-10T05:04:17Z")
> [@cUrlYo](#):
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> > [@x52](#):
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> > > [@Samad](#):
> > >
> > > To clear up the false information in this thread, the Magnums haven’t even been produced yet, so they’re definitely not sold out.
> >
> > LOL, why are they even talking about it then? What if they don’t even get produced?
>
> produced means production version, there was a pre pro i think. (this may infact be false info)
Correct. Though, produced doesn’t necessarily mean the production version, it just means it will get made.