# 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:** 48
**Author:** ![Siggy-06](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/siggy-06/32/182279_2.png) [@Siggy-06](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Siggy-06)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2024, 11:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/947 "2024-08-17T23:10:20Z")
Good to hear. At first glance it kind of reminds me of a Wraith, so I can’t wait to play them back to back. ---
**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:** [September 8, 2024, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/948 "2024-09-08T19:34:12Z")
![IMG_9514](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/4/a/d4aa501de7ea5bb845ba531b26ccec84958450e3.jpeg) ![IMG_9517](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/d/2/9d226ddb37c84809749cfb86c0db25942ed0b6ee.jpeg) Very soon - more Bathyspheres ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2024, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/949 "2024-09-08T20:03:23Z")
Good kitty. Make us plenty of b grades :wink: ---
**Author:** ![\_void](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/_void/32/179426_2.png) [@\_void](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/_void)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2024, 8:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/950 "2024-09-09T08:57:09Z")
> [@MarkD](#): > > ![IMG_9517](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/d/2/9d226ddb37c84809749cfb86c0db25942ed0b6ee.jpeg) > > IMG\_95173024×4032 2.08 MB How many of these were made? ---
**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:** [September 9, 2024, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/951 "2024-09-09T15:51:04Z")
Approx. 40 of each colorway. Varies due to manufacturing realities. ---
**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:** [September 30, 2024, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/952 "2024-09-30T17:56:48Z")
Sean de los Santos has joined Mk1 Yoyos! [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/5/d/15d06de7b1e703aca7b05a01ff8a61a1b7dde681.jpeg "SDLS x MK1") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv8iiWqMILI) ---
**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 23, 2024, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/953 "2024-11-23T15:31:03Z")
Back in early '23 I had what I thought was a really straightforward idea to engrave the ring inscription from Lord of the Rings on a bimetal yoyo design that I had been sitting on for a bit. I called up my Dad (a big Tolkien fan and avid reader) to chat about this, and he reminded me of the reality of trademarks - but he also recommended contacting the licensor to ask for permission. Is it really that easy, I thought. I looked up the best licensing contact for my proposed use and found one for Middle-earth Enterprises. I sent them an email and waited - for many weeks - until I got the response I was hoping for. This was, however, only the beginning of my adventure! It’s now quite clearly almost 2 years after “early '23” so I’d like to talk about everything that went into this amazing project, the Ring-Bearer. ![The One Ring Final 3](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/7/d/97d7b56aa297de0ca1fb7100987ad930eede5030.jpeg) _3d rendered concept art of the Ring-bearer™ yoyo_ If you aren’t familiar with the behind-the-scenes of licensed products, there’s a lot that needs to happen. Contracts, insurance, brand assurance, approvals. On top of that, I wanted to make this a big release, with extra colorways, cool box art, a mini-poster - the works. All of this extra stuff will get revealed soon, as I’m waiting for the shipment to arrive. This will be as far as I can tell the _first_ officially licensed Lord of the Rings yo-yo. I’d like to also give a huge shout-out to my team & all the other people who helped make this happen, especially Mag who made the packaging artwork and many of the engravings for other colorways. Specs and more colorways to come soon! There’s a whole lot more to show off. ![Instagram Post A](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/e/7/5e711b8095d9ef3cfb01ba29142c3e0d69b6d59e.jpeg) _The Lord of the Rings™ and the characters, items, events, and places therein are trademarks of Middle-Earth Enterprises, LLC used under license by Mk1 Yoyos LLC. All rights reserved._ ---
**Author:** ![AudreySickburn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/audreysickburn/32/313292_2.png) [@AudreySickburn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AudreySickburn)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2024, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/954 "2024-11-23T15:51:26Z")
![IMG_7788](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/4/f/04fd6daed6bfbe788400448ab42fe3e0bca73c89.gif) ---
**Author:** ![theyoyoarchive](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theyoyoarchive/32/681004_2.png) [@theyoyoarchive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theyoyoarchive)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2024, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/955 "2024-11-23T16:07:11Z")
Already posted on The Yoyo Archive! Make sure to send me more deets when you want them posted! ---
**Author:** ![EOS44](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eos44/32/47059_2.png) [@EOS44](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EOS44)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2024, 4:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/956 "2024-11-23T16:24:33Z")
this has been so long in the making. ---
**Author:** ![Splizacular](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/splizacular/32/640487_2.png) [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2024, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/957 "2024-11-23T18:34:34Z")
i can’t even begin to come to grips with, much less express my lvl of excitement for this. I’ve never wanted a yoyo so badly. will this be released this year, or will it be a '25 drop? ---
**Author:** ![crackout](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/crackout/32/44608_2.png) [@crackout](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crackout)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2024, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/958 "2024-11-23T18:40:49Z")
Do you ship to Mordor? 🤫 ---
**Author:** ![YotoyImages](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yotoyimages/32/61972_2.png) [@YotoyImages](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YotoyImages)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/959 "2024-11-23T18:41:01Z")
oh my! ---
**Author:** ![Mediumwell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mediumwell/32/1296_2.png) [@Mediumwell](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mediumwell)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2024, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/960 "2024-11-23T18:58:00Z")
Need. ---
**Author:** ![Chaman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chaman/32/601454_2.png) [@Chaman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chaman)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2024, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/962 "2024-11-23T19:57:53Z")
If you make a slack triangle do you become invisible? ---
**Author:** ![Lukoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lukoyo/32/24789_2.png) [@Lukoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lukoyo)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2024, 11:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/963 "2024-11-23T23:24:29Z")
You can’t simply ship there ---
**Author:** ![Benthrowsyoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/benthrowsyoyo/32/300522_2.png) [@Benthrowsyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Benthrowsyoyo)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2024, 11:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/964 "2024-11-23T23:33:47Z")
May or may not have tried a prototyoe of this and it might be the one throw to rule them all 😯 ---
**Author:** ![Yoyo313](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyo313/32/304270_2.png) [@Yoyo313](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo313)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2024, 12:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/965 "2024-11-24T00:53:27Z")
I need one of these in my life ---
**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, 2024, 1:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/966 "2024-11-24T01:11:12Z")
you gonna toss it in a volcano? I can’t ship by eagle, unfortunately ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2024, 1:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/967 "2024-11-24T01:48:46Z")
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