# 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:** 50
**Author:** ![Slestak75](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slestak75/32/212315_2.png) [@Slestak75](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slestak75)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2024, 12:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/988 "2024-11-30T00:50:15Z")
Yeah. I’m jumping on any update I see. I really hope I don’t miss this. This would also be my first MK1 unresponsive. So there’s that. ---
**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 30, 2024, 2:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/989 "2024-11-30T02:14:57Z")
> [@Slestak75](#): > > This would also be my first MK1 unresponsive if it’s even remotely close to how the exia plays, you’re in for a real treat! and given how often i see ppl mention seeking @MarkD advice on design, I’m confident it will be that good ---
**Author:** ![Son-of-Morris](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/son-of-morris/32/250533_2.png) [@Son-of-Morris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Son-of-Morris)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2024, 3:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/990 "2024-11-30T03:59:05Z")
Also given all the MK1’s I’ve had the pleasure of playing before, haven’t found a dud yet! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Abyss](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/abyss/32/230230_2.png) [@Abyss](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Abyss)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2024, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/991 "2024-11-30T06:47:00Z")
Two rings to rule them all, Two rings to grind them, Two rings to return them all, and in the combos bind them. ---
**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 3, 2024, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/992 "2024-12-03T14:04:16Z")
![IMG_0108](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/c/3/8c30934ec8cdc7b76515012f1fa85451d27f34b5.jpeg) Got them in the mail yesterday! ---
**Author:** ![Son-of-Morris](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/son-of-morris/32/250533_2.png) [@Son-of-Morris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Son-of-Morris)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2024, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/993 "2024-12-03T14:20:20Z")
-peeking at some of the other colorways in the background as well- 👀 ---
**Author:** ![Slestak75](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slestak75/32/212315_2.png) [@Slestak75](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slestak75)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2024, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/994 "2024-12-03T14:23:36Z")
No doubt. I felt like the black would unquestionably be to One but I’m looking at that deep red near the top and holy cow!!! ---
**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:** [December 3, 2024, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/995 "2024-12-03T15:14:41Z")
i also see some deep purp!! ---
**Author:** ![SlowThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slowthrow/32/307451_2.png) [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2024, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/996 "2024-12-03T15:34:51Z")
Man these are soooo sick ---
**Author:** ![rkalajian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rkalajian/32/672584_2.png) [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2024, 3:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/997 "2024-12-03T15:55:23Z")
PURPLE. IS. LIFE. Aw, man. Gotta get one of these. ---
**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:** [December 3, 2024, 4:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/998 "2024-12-03T16:04:18Z")
@MarkD if there aren’t enough of these I’m close enough to Georgia to old man fist shake on your lawn til you drop more 😈 ![1000001479](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/8/d/08dbc833d2ab89a17d168b0867cc7676b07ca87e.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:** [December 3, 2024, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/999 "2024-12-03T16:05:34Z")
Updated on the Archive with stats and color speculation! > **[MK1 Announces Lord of the Rings Licensed Yo-yo - The Yoyo Archive](https://yoyoarchive.org/mk1-announces-lord-of-the-rings-licensed-yo-yo)** > > MK1 has released a new picture of the Ring Bearer with the throw's stats, as well as a peek at some of the upcoming colorways. > **[Ring-Bearer™ - The Yoyo Archive](https://yoyoarchive.org/products/ring-bearer)** > > From Mark at MK1: ---
**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 3, 2024, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/1000 "2024-12-03T17:42:11Z")
I finally weighed the production batch - they are just about 64g. ---
**Author:** ![rkalajian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rkalajian/32/672584_2.png) [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2024, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/1001 "2024-12-03T20:25:53Z")
@MarkD - What’s the gap width? ---
**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 3, 2024, 9:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/1002 "2024-12-03T21:11:26Z")
I don’t have a very accurate way to measure this right now, but it’s around 4.5mm. ---
**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, 2024, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/1003 "2024-12-04T12:44:11Z")
Curiously, the word “Purple” doesn’t show up in the Hobbit or the Lord of the Rings. ![IMG_0123](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/4/9/3495d2c3ae7328daceaf0822808dac5ba77dba74.jpeg) This sparkling blue is based off of Vilya, the ring that eventually found its way to Elrond. ---
**Author:** ![Slestak75](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slestak75/32/212315_2.png) [@Slestak75](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slestak75)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2024, 1:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/1004 "2024-12-04T13:40:50Z")
Oh yes!! More please!!! ---
**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, 2024, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/1005 "2024-12-04T21:45:44Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/a/a/daaa4eb90438ef906fd70576ded73d1fe42b3f35.jpeg) The rest of the Three - Vilya, Narya, and Nenya (Blue, red, and silver). These were the three great rings of power that were made without Sauron’s influence. Nenya was given to Galadriel by Celebrimbor. Narya was first given to Círdan the shipwright, and later, to Gandalf, who carried it during the Third Age. ---
**Author:** ![kawaii.kaede](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kawaii.kaede/32/640481_2.png) [@kawaii.kaede](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kawaii.kaede)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2024, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/1006 "2024-12-04T22:08:08Z")
dddd ---
**Author:** ![SlowThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slowthrow/32/307451_2.png) [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2024, 10:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446/1007 "2024-12-04T22:17:01Z")
I think I have enough left to snag one of these, hoping it’s the first “drop” I can actually “catch” [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446.md?page=49) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-yoyos-official-news/294446.md?page=51)