Same here I was not that big of a fan of modern responsive play because I haven’t really tried it out to much but when I got my rbc my whole perspective changed forever… Now its on my desk every day 
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I am going to buy two more when available, a red one and a white one!
PS. I keep mine on my desk just to the left of my monitor…
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I have one on the shelf and one in my pocket every day lol
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I’ve had my 3mm bearing for a a little while, here are my thoughts. You guys wanting to beefcake it unresponsive, what is wrong with you? (lol) This yoyo is meant to be tug responsive, or even just a metal emulation of a fixie.
The 3mm bearing is actually pretty damn nice. It is a little bit more sluggish on the 0A fixie style tricks, but still on par or better than the Daytripper. I can generate more power with the Daytripper, but the RBC with a 3mm bearing is more than capable of doing the sleeper trick basics for me. If im looking for 0A fixie play, the 2.5mm is more responsive and a bit more conducive to the style.
Personally im glad I took the opportunity to buy two RBCs because I find both sizes to be great. I can kickflip with a 3 about as easily as the 2.5, but I can also spin it out a little more for the sleeper stuff. The 2.5 is the sweet spot for this yoyo imo, and the one you should stick with if deciding between the two. But if you have two, why not set them up differently? Which is what im deciding to do.
Im really surprised that this yoyo hasn’t sold out yet given how much of a stir it has generated among those of us who already bought one. It’s really nice that the option to buy one is still possible for those who don’t know about it yet, or are still considering, but unfortunately it kind of means more hesitation on releasing more colors. At the very least I think another run of red would sell excellently. Im considering buying a 3rd to use as a beater/5a yoyo. The only other yoyo I have 3 of is the Generalyo 5 Star (and like @kretzschmar, it is my favorite of all time). Oh, actually I have 4 RBCs (2 wood, 2 aluminum) so it is the yoyo that I own the most of.
Metal KNack when? 
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Honestly if you are that worried about it, buy another and keep it as a spare. This is a release from a boutique yoyo company so I would not expect them to make another huge run just to sit on the shelves. BST hunting is likely to be the only option for this yoyo once they go out of stock. I predict another run of red down the line, but anything else is probably wishful thinking. I could be wrong considering how quickly the splashes sold out though.
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I think if you guys want another run, people probably better keep chipping away at the gold and red and black splash editions.
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I just joined the own three 5 star club with a purchase made yesterday, lol.
And if there was ever another yoyo to own three of to help guarantee a lifetime supply, it would be the RBC (don’t get me wrong though, the Weekender/Daytripper kicks some serious but too.)
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Tbh im extremely surprised at how poorly the YYE edition sold. It was my prime choice after the red until I saw the Zelda hearts on the EOS version and had to have it. It will be in my next YYE purchase if they are still in stock, though I am getting tempted by how much you praise the navy one.
Congrats on the 3rd 5 Star! Im still kinda jealous of your OG one and might consider searching for one myself, but my Galaxy one is smexy and probably my favorite 5 Star colorway.
As for the Weekender/Daytripper, the way I see it is RBC > Daytripper > Weekender. The Weekender was the best responsive 0A metal until the Daytripper came out. Then the Daytripper destroyed all competition and was the best of the category by a longshot. I still love it, but the RBC just kicked it off the throne because it plays exactly like a fixie (but smooooth). The only thing that could foreseeably be better than the RBC would be a hollow version of a KNack, but then id fear it would have slippy binds like the Sherpa (though it would probably be bangin with the RBC bearing).
If anything was learned from the RBC, it is that bearings smaller than C or D (edit: or even A) serve a purpose in yoyo. Yoyo has been focused on max performance for long enough, and now we are finally seeing a boom in aesthetics. We have seen a ceiling with regards to performance yoyos (which is why sales of them are mostly low), but retrograde satisfaction is still booming. I love the state of yoyo at this moment.
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So are you all loving the MR85 bearing? I’m throwing around ideas with Mark at the moment about making another. Nothing set in stone yet.
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I personally love the bearing size/response pad/gap width combo. I would love to see this set of guts explored more. Would be fun to have a few yoyos with those guts but built for different styles of play. Similar to how the Weekender, Day Tripper, and 650b share their guts but all play very differently.
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Love the MR85, it is to responsive what the C is to unresponsive. The standard, at least in my eyes
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While I like to purchase throws with “standard” bearings to minimize repair parts inventory, the MR85 seems to optimal in the RBC and worth the difference.
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I also try to limit bearing diversity in my collection because I like to have several spares. Currently I keep a selection of full C, half-spec C, A, D, and MR85 bearings handy. I would only want to increase that for a good reason, but the RBC itself justifies having an additional bearing size.
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Mine as well. Hoping they stick around a bit, or I can trade for one. Have spent way too much lately to justify buying another yoyo right now, plus got a nice letter from the IRS yesterday 
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I have been trying to get “alternative” bearings used for years now! Not mentioning names, but I’ve talked with a number of people, and have sent them bearings to try to get yoyos made around. Primarily responsive yoyos. I’ve not felt the C bearing as a great choice for a responsive, although it can be, but there are some cool bearings available out there that would be great to use. Glad someone is finally thinking outside the box when it comes to bearings!
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