# New release from Duncan - The Bi-Metal BUMBLEBEE! **URL:** \ **Category:** YoYoExpert Releases and Restocks\ **Created:** [February 3, 2022, 11:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-duncan-the-bi-metal-bumblebee/351922 "2022-02-03T23:45:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![StrangeBird](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/strangebird/32/168820_2.png) [@StrangeBird](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/StrangeBird)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2022, 4:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-duncan-the-bi-metal-bumblebee/351922/21 "2022-02-05T04:00:14Z")
Just went ahead and ordered one. Can’t wait to try it. ---
**Author:** ![safetypin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/safetypin/32/128453_2.png) [@safetypin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/safetypin)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2022, 4:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-duncan-the-bi-metal-bumblebee/351922/22 "2022-02-05T04:02:27Z")
I mean, that’s a really cool looking yoyo. Especially the half swap matte. That is right up my alley (i didn’t get one). But that gap seems very wide for a responsive yoyo. Also its very interesting to me that they put the rings on the inside. ---
**Author:** ![jp\_728](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/848f3c/32.png) [@jp\_728](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jp_728)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2022, 4:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-duncan-the-bi-metal-bumblebee/351922/23 "2022-02-05T04:25:08Z")
All my newer responsive yoyos have gaps like that. I don’t think it’s unusual, and I also don’t think most people would prefer the original gap. It’s pretty small. ---
**Author:** ![StrangeBird](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/strangebird/32/168820_2.png) [@StrangeBird](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/StrangeBird)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2022, 4:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-duncan-the-bi-metal-bumblebee/351922/24 "2022-02-05T04:36:57Z")
Yeah I’m glad I’m not the only one thinking that gap looks pretty gargantuan compared to the slimline throws of the 90s ---
**Author:** ![Malachi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/malachi/32/14039_2.png) [@Malachi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Malachi)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2022, 8:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-duncan-the-bi-metal-bumblebee/351922/25 "2022-02-05T08:18:51Z")
Not everyone did, but I can live with matte black. ---
**Author:** ![bjardin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bjardin/32/129600_2.png) [@bjardin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bjardin)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2022, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-duncan-the-bi-metal-bumblebee/351922/26 "2022-02-05T14:04:48Z")
Hey guys! Thanks for the curiosity here — good or bad. A little clarification about the gap. It’s intentional because you can add another layer of response. We added the new Duncan White Pads (photo below) along with the yo-yo. You’ll see it if you open the Red box that goes inside the packaging. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/9/a/49a56ed215a33a907c048ee9a4561c254d04f89f.png) This white pads will let you play a complete responsive yo-yo, and make the gap a little slimmer. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/3/d/33da0d0b748a8f309825af410dcbff4eff952aa9.jpeg) Out of the box: this is semi-responsive Additional white pads: this is responsive The goal is is to have a cool old-school pocket throw, and make your trick a little challenging to do, since you are doing it in a very slim yo-yo. Owen Ekblad made a really good copy [here](https://www.instagram.com/p/CZKMJhPr6hJ/?utm_medium=copy_link) describing the playability of the yo-yo. Have a great weekend and thanks for your support! ---
**Author:** ![mable](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mable/32/194074_2.png) [@mable](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mable)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2022, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-duncan-the-bi-metal-bumblebee/351922/27 "2022-02-05T14:11:41Z")
I’ve been worried about Core Co pads running out of stock and disappearing, so I’m really glad you put out more of these white pads and are using them in multiple releases. Responsive throwers everywhere appreciate your work, Bryan. ---
**Author:** ![bjardin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bjardin/32/129600_2.png) [@bjardin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bjardin)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2022, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-duncan-the-bi-metal-bumblebee/351922/28 "2022-02-05T14:16:37Z")
It took us a while to develop this pads. The combination of texture, the % of softness and thickness gave me at least 6 rounds of revision I believe. My goal is to have the same feeling of friction stickers using silicone material. Fun fact: this yo-yo was designed and approved around late 2019. I delayed the production because of the finalization of the white pads around March 2021 (same time I approved the Freehand One) ---
**Author:** ![Mystik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mystik/32/83294_2.png) [@Mystik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mystik)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2022, 3:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-duncan-the-bi-metal-bumblebee/351922/29 "2022-02-05T15:30:49Z")
When are the new pads going to be available to purchase? ---
**Author:** ![bjardin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bjardin/32/129600_2.png) [@bjardin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bjardin)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2022, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-duncan-the-bi-metal-bumblebee/351922/30 "2022-02-05T15:35:17Z")
Sending February pricelist. I’d say late Feb or early March once they received their orders. ---
**Author:** ![safetypin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/safetypin/32/128453_2.png) [@safetypin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/safetypin)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2022, 4:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-duncan-the-bi-metal-bumblebee/351922/31 "2022-02-05T16:08:29Z")
That makes a lot of sense. Do the inside SS rings help with stability during looping-style tricks? ---
**Author:** ![bjardin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bjardin/32/129600_2.png) [@bjardin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bjardin)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2022, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-duncan-the-bi-metal-bumblebee/351922/32 "2022-02-05T16:09:18Z")
Loop regen, yes. It gives you lots of power to continue your tricks. But multiple loop the loop? Not so much ---
**Author:** ![Lido](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lido/32/173650_2.png) [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2022, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-duncan-the-bi-metal-bumblebee/351922/33 "2022-02-05T18:16:44Z")
@bjardin will there be more half swaps coming or should I start asking if anyone wants to make a half-swap with me? 🤓 ---
**Author:** ![bjardin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bjardin/32/129600_2.png) [@bjardin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bjardin)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2022, 3:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-duncan-the-bi-metal-bumblebee/351922/34 "2022-02-08T15:13:49Z")
Andre ordered a restock, along with other retailers. These should the last stock we have in the USA at the moment. ---
**Author:** ![TheHelveticaScenario](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thehelveticascenario/32/61632_2.png) [@TheHelveticaScenario](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheHelveticaScenario)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2022, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-duncan-the-bi-metal-bumblebee/351922/35 "2022-02-08T17:23:08Z")
There are still 7 all-gold in stock. I want to test a theory… Can we raise the price of the gold versions by $15 bucks and list them as “Limited Edition” or “Success is Known” editions or something like that? I want to see if they sell out quickly as a result. ---
**Author:** ![OlHandyJenkins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4af34b/32.png) [@OlHandyJenkins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/OlHandyJenkins)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2022, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-duncan-the-bi-metal-bumblebee/351922/36 "2022-02-08T17:38:36Z")
(This user has been censored by forum moderators) ---
**Author:** ![Malachi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/malachi/32/14039_2.png) [@Malachi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Malachi)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2022, 5:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-duncan-the-bi-metal-bumblebee/351922/37 "2022-02-08T17:54:51Z")
I was excited to get this, but disappointed by Duncan Quality Control. ![PXL_20220208_174339925](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/3/2/932506617e23f4d45153cc8efb4d986a3fe0c918.jpeg) ![PXL_20220208_174357883](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/f/5/bf563309a0ed2bf9f21ca1de9b02ac39e0974185.jpeg) I’ll have to slap the responsive pads in and see how it plays… In three weeks. ---
**Author:** ![bjardin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bjardin/32/129600_2.png) [@bjardin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bjardin)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2022, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-duncan-the-bi-metal-bumblebee/351922/38 "2022-02-08T21:30:09Z")
Sorry about this. We can replace. Email me at [bryan@yo-yo.com](mailto:bryan@yo-yo.com) ---
**Author:** ![AKYOYOMIKE](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/akyoyomike/32/286732_2.png) [@AKYOYOMIKE](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AKYOYOMIKE)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2022, 12:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-duncan-the-bi-metal-bumblebee/351922/39 "2022-02-10T00:41:41Z")
Very excited to add these to my collection. My journey began 20 years ago with the Bumblebees… im happy to come back around to them. ![20220209_182701](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/d/3/dd37475514d95ae65963615f2730a8efde7ca746.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![jp\_728](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/848f3c/32.png) [@jp\_728](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jp_728)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2022, 1:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-duncan-the-bi-metal-bumblebee/351922/40 "2022-02-10T01:05:35Z")
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