# Mk1 Yoyos - Official News **URL:** \ **Category:** Manufacturer Official News\ **Created:** [October 30, 2018, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446 "2018-10-30T18:23:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 23
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2020, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/444 "2020-11-06T22:57:55Z")
[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/8/f/e8f9b121cdfb57fe9fc24e088f8320011ccd8b0b.jpeg "MK1 Exia Yoyo Review by Casual Throw") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-whZY0s0Jc) @Roy_Dodge recorded a nice review of the Exia. Give it a watch! ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2020, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/445 "2020-11-24T18:54:15Z")
Max recorded another video: _3xia_ [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/5/8/458943b155b9c7721630c9a9df96dc998c17feab.jpeg "3xia") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCqr1U3Jj2c) ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2020, 5:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/446 "2020-11-27T17:59:01Z")
[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/0/9/60959eee491116abae01492c2dbcf1a38c66013a.jpeg "MK1 YoYos "EXIA" YoYo Review") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBw1pkgwIhE) Yoyojoe recorded a nice review of the Exia. Give it a watch! ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2020, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/447 "2020-12-04T12:42:34Z")
A quick tutorial from undermount: [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/1/5/d159e4d1e807b00fa26d5672bc5d63cffa73db19.jpeg "Mk1 Yoyos Tutorial - Slacc Green Triangle") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jThTPPeXrdg) ---
**Author:** ![Ne0phy73](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ne0phy73/32/163412_2.png) [@Ne0phy73](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ne0phy73)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2020, 12:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/448 "2020-12-05T00:21:53Z")
Hey @MarkD, Have any New projects on the go? Where can I be updated regarding your developments? And do you have a ETA of Exia restock at YYE store? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2020, 3:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/449 "2020-12-05T03:01:12Z")
I’ve ordered a 2nd run of Exias, so we’ll probably see them in early 2021. There are 3 prototypes in various stages of testing/design/waiting for manufacturing, the one that will be released first is an organic: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/3/8/9380e29287cc60bb48d151429b88010476fb7752.jpeg) It’s 62 grams. There’s a bit of discussion about it in the CAD/Prototyping thread, and while I’m really happy with how it came out, it needs a 2nd round of prototypes to get it perfect. First time for Mk1 - but it’s also something that I can afford to wait a bit on given how much momentum the Exia has. Anyhow, the vibe on this is to do regens and make cool dinging sounds. the aesthetics include big round rims, schmoove grooves, and a cup that is like the Diffraction steps but pushed out like a fresnel lens. ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Leithead](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mark_leithead/32/56640_2.png) [@Mark\_Leithead](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mark_Leithead)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 4:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/450 "2020-12-07T16:04:38Z")
Craziness! 🤯 ---
**Author:** ![Killawatts1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/killawatts1/32/108410_2.png) [@Killawatts1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Killawatts1)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/451 "2020-12-07T16:07:59Z")
This has me excited! ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2021, 12:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/452 "2021-01-01T00:20:48Z")
I picked out my favorite recent tricks from my team to show off: [https://www.instagram.com/p/CJekpoShL5Q/](https://www.instagram.com/p/CJekpoShL5Q/) Quick preview of one of them: ---
**Author:** ![Flyinghippo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ea666f/32.png) [@Flyinghippo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Flyinghippo)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2021, 10:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/454 "2021-01-01T22:45:14Z")
I will refer to this trick as the “Game of Thrones” because of how great the beginning and middle was. ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2021, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/455 "2021-01-08T15:54:11Z")
**Mk1 Contact** A light organic monometal, in 6061 Approximately: 62.0 grams 56.9 mm diameter 45.0 mm width Available late February. ![IMG_5066](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/6/b/f6b2a0959e615960b13f76642943e52a0142f2db.jpeg) ![IMG_5069](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/0/1/901291d39ee05c83c30f60642d7ba53c7b55fd6a.jpeg) Photos of this well-loved Contact provided by Mk1 team member Mr. Ding. ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2021, 2:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/456 "2021-01-17T14:02:24Z")
Raw contact halves. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/1/f/f1faf9d1d759f96ab8cb2bc54f92c2624a2ef02d.jpeg) The hub design was based on the [Diffraction](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-experimental-yoyo-designs/294446)’s hub, with concentric steps/rings, but pressed into rounded shapes, similar to fresnel/lighthouse lens. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/7/4/774b0714a20e71ae72d12735f429bd7fed945784.png) This allows it to take a longer axle (10mm) while reducing center-weight, which was important for this design because it was intended to be 62g or less. ---
**Author:** ![Manxyoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/manxyoyos/32/119377_2.png) [@Manxyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Manxyoyos)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2021, 3:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/457 "2021-01-17T15:04:42Z")
Absolutely awesome. Looking forward to this one. ---
**Author:** ![djinni\_cake](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/djinni_cake/32/113245_2.png) [@djinni\_cake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/djinni_cake)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2021, 3:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/458 "2021-01-17T15:28:53Z")
Is it weird that the comparison to a lighthouse lens makes me want to try it even more? I definitely am keeping a lookout for this, a MK1 organic sounds amazing. ---
**Author:** ![Isaac](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/isaac/32/597931_2.png) [@Isaac](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Isaac)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2021, 9:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/459 "2021-01-17T21:03:10Z")
> [@djinni\_cake](#): > > Is it weird that the comparison to a lighthouse lens makes me want to try it even more? Nope! ![the lighthouse “hark” gif](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/8/4/c8408412dcf91d947b79fe90954834eb2722b8ed.gif) ---
**Author:** ![c0dy46](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/c0dy46/32/47755_2.png) [@c0dy46](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/c0dy46)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2021, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/460 "2021-01-17T21:20:07Z")
I actually just learned about that whole lense at a lighthouse tour me and my fiancée took on a coastal road trip so I think that’s super dope too haha. ---
**Author:** ![Raindog3030](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/raindog3030/32/131635_2.png) [@Raindog3030](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raindog3030)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2021, 10:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/461 "2021-01-17T22:35:22Z")
Any chance of getting a raw one, or are they all to be blasted? ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2021, 11:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/462 "2021-01-17T23:25:53Z")
There’s a small number that will stay raw, more than previous yoyos I’ve made. Still weighing coolness factor vs. durability/longevity of the bearing post. ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 9:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/463 "2021-01-27T21:40:19Z")
[https://www.instagram.com/p/CKkDccxhdpA/](https://www.instagram.com/p/CKkDccxhdpA/) Weight: 62.6 g Width: 45.3 mm Diameter: 56.9 mm 6061 Aluminum Trying to get an end-of-February release on this one. $45 for solids, $50 for fades. I had to do my favorite colorway, of course. ![SAM_4267](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/c/f/7cfd2b54c0989c99f9a6a247491035038b615913.jpeg) ![SAM_4275](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/9/c/a9cae393af0975cb020e2f61f03daf1a349f6644.jpeg) ![SAM_4278](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/8/7/587e8dc1ba0349be2e19e736279e05e6ae4424dc.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![TheThrowingGnome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thethrowinggnome/32/14231_2.png) [@TheThrowingGnome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheThrowingGnome)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 10:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/464 "2021-01-27T22:03:59Z")
Looks so great @MarkD! I’m so intrigued how that convex center hub will feel on a fingerspin!!! [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446.md?page=22) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446.md?page=24)