# Just Ordered My First Kendama **URL:** \ **Category:** Skill Toys\ **Created:** [March 7, 2013, 1:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-ordered-my-first-kendama/50453 "2013-03-07T01:28:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JamesMay](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jamesmay/32/1201_2.png) [@JamesMay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JamesMay)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2013, 1:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-ordered-my-first-kendama/50453/1 "2013-03-07T01:28:08Z")
That KendamaUSA video posted on the YYE blog totally blew my mind. I have been researching kendama now for a few days and decided to order my first! It seems like a fun skill based hobby to dabble in when Im bored with my yoyos. I ordered a custom Sweets setup: SeaFoam Chameleon Tama. Golden Oak Stained Ken. Green String. Here is a Photoshop render I put together of what its gonna look like. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/3/a/33aa09273b0e17879fca14421ca44cad5b4880cf.jpeg) I have never used a kendama before, so if any of you have advice for total newbie it would be greatly appreciated. I am stoked. 8) ---
**Author:** ![jordandarkmagicII](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jordandarkmagicii/32/954_2.png) [@jordandarkmagicII](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jordandarkmagicII)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2013, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-ordered-my-first-kendama/50453/2 "2013-03-18T06:42:00Z")
price? ---
**Author:** ![JamesMay](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jamesmay/32/1201_2.png) [@JamesMay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JamesMay)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2013, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-ordered-my-first-kendama/50453/3 "2013-03-18T07:18:53Z")
$39.99 for a stock standard size chameleon. $9.99 for stained kens. ---
**Author:** ![LinksLegionaire](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/linkslegionaire/32/886_2.png) [@LinksLegionaire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LinksLegionaire)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2013, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-ordered-my-first-kendama/50453/4 "2013-03-28T17:42:52Z")
I just ordered my first one as well. Though since I’ve only used a Kendama for like 10 minutes in my entire life, I decided to not drop as many bones as you did. Picked up a $21 Tribute from Kendama USA. So excited 😃 ---
**Author:** ![JamesMay](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jamesmay/32/1201_2.png) [@JamesMay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JamesMay)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2013, 8:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-ordered-my-first-kendama/50453/5 "2013-03-28T20:02:21Z")
> [@LinksLegionaire](#): > > I just ordered my first one as well. > > Though since I’ve only used a Kendama for like 10 minutes in my entire life, I decided to not drop as many bones as you did. Picked up a $21 Tribute from Kendama USA. So excited 😃 Nice nice… Kendama is so addicting. You will have a small collection of them before you know it… Whether you want one or not :-. ---
**Author:** ![LinksLegionaire](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/linkslegionaire/32/886_2.png) [@LinksLegionaire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LinksLegionaire)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2013, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-ordered-my-first-kendama/50453/6 "2013-03-28T20:08:38Z")
> [@JamesMay](#): > > > [@LinksLegionaire](#): > > > > I just ordered my first one as well. > > > > Though since I’ve only used a Kendama for like 10 minutes in my entire life, I decided to not drop as many bones as you did. Picked up a $21 Tribute from Kendama USA. So excited 😃 > > Nice nice… Kendama is so addicting. You will have a small collection of them before you know it… Whether you want one or not :-. At least they’re cheaper than CLYWs ;D ---
**Author:** ![JamesMay](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jamesmay/32/1201_2.png) [@JamesMay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JamesMay)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2013, 10:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-ordered-my-first-kendama/50453/7 "2013-03-28T22:00:58Z")
> [@LinksLegionaire](#): > > > [@JamesMay](#): > > > > > [@LinksLegionaire](#): > > > > > > I just ordered my first one as well. > > > > > > Though since I’ve only used a Kendama for like 10 minutes in my entire life, I decided to not drop as many bones as you did. Picked up a $21 Tribute from Kendama USA. So excited 😃 > > > > Nice nice… Kendama is so addicting. You will have a small collection of them before you know it… Whether you want one or not :-. > > At least they’re cheaper than CLYWs ;D Thats the truth… At least for the most part. An OG Mugen Kendama MIB is worth roughly $400 A company called Terra Kendamas makes exotic hardwood masterpieces for around $300 Grip Kendamas range from $70 - $130 I believe. No matter what your hobby is, there will always be expensive versions. ---
**Author:** ![LinksLegionaire](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/linkslegionaire/32/886_2.png) [@LinksLegionaire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LinksLegionaire)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2013, 10:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-ordered-my-first-kendama/50453/8 "2013-03-28T22:50:26Z")
> [@JamesMay](#): > > > [@LinksLegionaire](#): > > > > > [@JamesMay](#): > > > > > > > [@LinksLegionaire](#): > > > > > > > > I just ordered my first one as well. > > > > > > > > Though since I’ve only used a Kendama for like 10 minutes in my entire life, I decided to not drop as many bones as you did. Picked up a $21 Tribute from Kendama USA. So excited 😃 > > > > > > Nice nice… Kendama is so addicting. You will have a small collection of them before you know it… Whether you want one or not :-. > > > > At least they’re cheaper than CLYWs ;D > > Thats the truth… At least for the most part. > > An OG Mugen Kendama MIB is worth roughly $400 > A company called Terra Kendamas makes exotic hardwood masterpieces for around $300 > Grip Kendamas range from $70 - $130 I believe. > > No matter what your hobby is, there will always be expensive versions. Wow I guess so haha. I’d love to get a hardwood one. I’ve never really cared for beech. ---
**Author:** ![JamesMay](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jamesmay/32/1201_2.png) [@JamesMay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JamesMay)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2013, 1:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-ordered-my-first-kendama/50453/9 "2013-03-29T01:00:02Z")
![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/3/b/23bb58f8c0648820553631963520c6db22d006ee.jpeg) This is a Rosewood Terra… Possibly one of the most gorgeous kendamas in existence. ---
**Author:** ![LinksLegionaire](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/linkslegionaire/32/886_2.png) [@LinksLegionaire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LinksLegionaire)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2013, 4:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-ordered-my-first-kendama/50453/10 "2013-03-29T04:58:52Z")
That is beautiful. But that tama is all wrong. Needs to be a nice natural Rosewood to match. Or solid black 8)