# Return Bottoms aka Sickburn Yo-Yo Workshop News and Updates **URL:** \ **Category:** Up & Coming Manufacturers\ **Created:** [July 25, 2025, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149 "2025-07-25T20:50:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 41
**Author:** ![Snoopy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/snoopy/32/669143_2.png) [@Snoopy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snoopy)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2026, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/802 "2026-03-02T19:06:37Z")
Good—I’ll certainly be able to get enough, then. But what about everyone else? What’ll they get? ---
**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:** [March 2, 2026, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/803 "2026-03-02T20:35:42Z")
I’m pasting this from the Acorn thread but adding one more prototype to the list that was not Acorn related. Okay I’m covering the cost of Steve’s prototypes and will be sending them free of charge. I’m making 8 each of the mini and full size. The order is now paid and in with the shop. Most of the prototype slots are filled but I have a few open slots. Here’s the deal for my prototypes. I’m selling them at about a 34% loss in exchange for a handshake agreement that you test them out and provide feedback. No funds are due yet, looking for a commitment that once the protos are in and QA’ed that you then pay. These will be here in about a month or so. Acorn mini prototype (solid copper mr85 responsive) will be $122 - 0 slots remain open. Acorn prototype (delrin probably unresponsive c bearing) will be $152 - 4 slots remain open. G-Wiz aka The G (delrin no jive compatible fixie) will be $110 - 3 slots remain open Purchasing a prototype has some risk, they may not be as performant as you hope, or be a little rough around the edges the trade off is you get in much earlier and you get a unique version of it, plus if I’m never able to bring these to production you also have the only version to exist lol. If anyone wants to enter the secret prototype lair dm me, first come first serve. ---
**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:** [March 2, 2026, 9:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/804 "2026-03-02T21:22:13Z")
Also designed boxes today. ![IMG_1584](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/2/1/421b5bd113069bea5e79aa045dc212d3fa6a6031.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![megachicken289](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/megachicken289/32/260130_2.png) [@megachicken289](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/megachicken289)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2026, 10:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/805 "2026-03-02T22:32:31Z")
Gonna buy just for this box ---
**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:** [March 4, 2026, 11:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/806 "2026-03-04T23:34:55Z")
This is really just informational because I’m trying to be as painfully transparent as possible but since the titanium is quite expensive, I made the choice to not include bearings, axles, pads, cost of making the boxes, etc into the retail price. Similarly for the protos I didn’t count the custom axles I had to get made for the G Wiz that cost an arm and a leg. When I do a run of the aluminum Tardy I will probably take more of those random costs into account then but I wanted y’all to have a price break on that expensive ti. ---
**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:** [March 10, 2026, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/807 "2026-03-10T16:27:39Z")
This is going to be such a pain to ship :joy: but I designed a box for the G Wiz. ![IMG_1638](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/3/e/d3e2fefa5dc0464edf75f62183453f6810e3acab.jpeg) ---
**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:** [March 10, 2026, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/808 "2026-03-10T17:14:15Z")
Haha, that’s awesome!!! ---
**Author:** ![CannibalCricket](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cannibalcricket/32/665098_2.png) [@CannibalCricket](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CannibalCricket)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2026, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/809 "2026-03-10T17:44:02Z")
![copyImage](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/a/9/ba9ba4665a1ac6f95d6c5236e41019f6149f4e18.jpeg) Wouldn’t deprive an old man of his walking stick would you? Great stash spot! ---
**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:** [March 10, 2026, 6:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/810 "2026-03-10T18:00:13Z")
It’s printed with 30% wood 70% corn based plastic. I would not recommend actually packing this with anything for your own health but the stem is hollow and fully passes through. :joy: ![IMG_1646](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/b/0/0b0f446eae8e2164ed84757f358e0c6fd1019941.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![rEvolve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9de053/32.png) [@rEvolve](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rEvolve)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2026, 12:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/811 "2026-03-23T00:33:24Z")
I can’t think of a place around here to put this, so here it goes. 🙂 I recently picked up a couple of Sickburn’s ultem bushings. Not a major purchase, I’ll admit, but I’m working into the hobby after a looonnnggg time just doing “throw and catch.” I want to put together some nice fixies but also want to explore the semi-responsive stuff. My first attempt to “fixify” a semi-responsive will be on my Arrow. I’m looking at other options with a strong preference for a Deep State. I had to lay off for a bit due to some bills coming in. Hate that; adulting sucks some days. 🙂 But getting back on the hunt now. Anyway, what I really wanted to say is this: I am very impressed with the quality and care that Andy puts out! There was a hitch in the process of getting them out to me and they were in touch straight away and even tossed in a delrin blank as a thanks for my patience. The order was smooth, got here quickly and I’m tremendously impressed. They are highly recommended! _ **rEvolve** _ ---
**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:** [March 30, 2026, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/812 "2026-03-30T18:50:14Z")
10,000 totally not Oh Canada strings on my doorstep today. Also packaging for them. ![IMG_1782](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/b/5/3b5fcb54057d393508560259d61572236eb8ca7c.jpeg) ![IMG_1784](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/d/0/ad08ed98624825d877daa932c8f74309d959ab1a.jpeg) ![IMG_1783](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/a/b/6ab203456ba08e418e43f15160b4416878e9b94d.jpeg) ---
**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:** [March 30, 2026, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/813 "2026-03-30T20:35:14Z")
Wow I want these I love how your just making it happen ---
**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:** [March 31, 2026, 1:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/814 "2026-03-31T01:37:20Z")
I let Jeremy of RCS fame select the charity to receive the profits on these since it’s his formula. He has selected [Empowerthroughmusic.org](http://Empowerthroughmusic.org) I still need to do math on pricing and stuff though before I list them. ---
**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:** [March 31, 2026, 2:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/815 "2026-03-31T02:48:10Z")
Math. I’m looking at bulk packs of 100 strings each and the price will be $18, charity will receive $5 per pack sold. I won’t list them for probably a week or so because my last remaining doggo, Sherlock, just had surgery today and he needs extra attention to recover. ---
**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:** [April 7, 2026, 2:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/816 "2026-04-07T02:51:01Z")
Fresh from the vacuum furnace. Had them do a single test run of pvd on the ti to approve the color. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/d/3/3d3a9d22d76a396a23e40700e1b1d01da304f34a.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/2/d/72d6446d53314ebd570937d0a5807d6408e2717e.jpeg) ---
**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:** [April 7, 2026, 3:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/817 "2026-04-07T03:27:54Z")
That’s a pretty blue ---
**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:** [April 7, 2026, 3:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/818 "2026-04-07T03:45:02Z")
They nailed it! I asked them to do one to test and wait on the rest even though it added like two weeks to the production time, but seeing it I should have just yolo’d I guess haha. ---
**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:** [April 7, 2026, 4:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/819 "2026-04-07T04:25:45Z")
I mean two weeks of lost time is worth the certainty but I’m excited that it worked so well ---
**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:** [April 7, 2026, 4:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/820 "2026-04-07T04:27:00Z")
Counterpoint. Waiting is haaaard. 😭 ---
**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:** [April 7, 2026, 4:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/821 "2026-04-07T04:40:49Z")
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