# Sengoku News: Samurai Armadillo (Available Now on YoYoExpert)
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663
**Category:** Manufacturer Official News
**Created:** [May 10, 2024, 11:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663 "2024-05-10T23:37:07Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)
#### Post date: [July 27, 2024, 12:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663/24 "2024-07-27T00:48:26Z")
very nice looking!
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### Author:  [@Raygun](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raygun)
#### Post date: [July 27, 2024, 1:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663/25 "2024-07-27T01:22:30Z")
It looks crazy!!..well, another yoyo to add to the “to buy” list.
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### Author:  [@Sengoku](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sengoku)
#### Post date: [July 27, 2024, 1:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663/26 "2024-07-27T01:42:13Z")
A quick add on:
I usually don’t get the chance to show prototype photos this early in the process. I got special permission for this one, just because the design is so special to me.
But this yo-yo won’t be released for a while. We’re looking at around winter/Christmas.
-Robin
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### Author:  [@Hungrymushroom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hungrymushroom)
#### Post date: [July 27, 2024, 2:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663/27 "2024-07-27T02:20:15Z")
That’s perfect! gives me ample time to save up :+1:
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### Author:  [@Sengoku](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sengoku)
#### Post date: [July 28, 2024, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663/28 "2024-07-28T16:30:00Z")
> [@Sengoku](#):
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> I’ll update this thread with the weight once I can wake someone up in Japan and ask them to put one of the prototypes on a scale
Update: the weight on the Bishamonten yo-yo is not 100% finalized.
But it will likely be between 67 and 68g.
Prototypes are 68g, but definitely feel lighter than that.
We can get away with a gram or two of extra weight, without it being noticeable because they yo-yo feels larger than it really is, due to the huge rims. This means the yo-yo feels less dense than it is.
And, of course, the extra grams yield power/momentum benefits.
The idea is to get the power of a 68g yo-yo, in a package that feels like 65-66g.
Kind of a fun extra aspect we’re looking at being deliberate with on the Bishamonten.
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### Author:  [@reverend](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/reverend)
#### Post date: [July 28, 2024, 4:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663/29 "2024-07-28T16:42:45Z")
Insane. Can’t wait to get my hands on the production
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### Author:  [@Prion\_yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Prion_yoyos)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2024, 6:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663/30 "2024-07-30T06:23:02Z")
am i in heaven? i think im in heaven.
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### Author:  [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2024, 7:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663/31 "2024-07-30T07:47:10Z")
Sorry…. But you are not in Heaven.
1. No yo-yos in Heaven (cloud damage)
2. No fishing in Heaven.
3. No Genetically modified foods.
4. No Amazon Prime.
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### Author:  [@yoyo\_philq76](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo_philq76)
#### Post date: [August 7, 2024, 1:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663/32 "2024-08-07T13:20:59Z")
Played the proto at Worlds right from Julio and it was wild!! Major power and stability! Also picked up a Shingen and it’s fantastic!!
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### Author:  [@GraydenYoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GraydenYoyos)
#### Post date: [August 15, 2024, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663/33 "2024-08-15T18:01:10Z")
Is fantastic to see in person. Got my silver lotus today. Exceptional piece of manufacturing!
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### Author:  [@Sengoku](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sengoku)
#### Post date: [December 17, 2024, 9:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663/34 "2024-12-17T21:34:01Z")
With the Sengoku Bishamonten officially released worldwide we’ve been getting tons of support from customers and team members alike.
Recently Robin took his with him to Germany!
[ ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR-B3t9KtjY)
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### Author:  [@hooty7734](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hooty7734)
#### Post date: [December 17, 2024, 10:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663/35 "2024-12-17T22:04:48Z")
Been loving the Bishamonten!
In that clip what was that last trick on the return, it looked so clean!
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### Author:  [@nightshadow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nightshadow)
#### Post date: [December 18, 2024, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663/36 "2024-12-18T18:05:13Z")
> [@hooty7734](#):
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> In that clip what was that last trick on the return
Thanks man! So in this clip I do a variation of a not unique, but in my opinion underused, bind. Vashek Croutil popularized a version of it under the name “president’s bind”. I think there was a tutorial on it on YouTube.
This variation involves binding directly from a hook. To get that “snap” look where the yo-yo comes back fast, you need to have the yoyo spinning pretty quick, and have a slightly shorter tail of string that you spin around. This means it can untwist quicker, and the yoyo snaps back fast. It can take a while to get the look consistent.
Hopefully this helps!
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### Author:  [@Sengoku](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sengoku)
#### Post date: [April 26, 2025, 1:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663/37 "2025-04-26T01:41:20Z")
We’re so excited to announce this new release, coming to YoYoExpert later this week.
The TENGU takes the M shape pioneered by the Samurai and refined by the Shinobi, and makes it into an ultra wide design.
Add to that a special ultra matte sandblasted finish, and you’ve got a yo-yo that looks and feels like no other!
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### Author:  [@theyoyoarchive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theyoyoarchive)
#### Post date: [April 30, 2025, 1:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663/38 "2025-04-30T01:28:34Z")
> **[Tengu - The Yoyo Archive](https://yoyoarchive.org/products/tengu)**
>
> From Sengoku:
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### Author:  [@Sengoku](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sengoku)
#### Post date: [May 15, 2025, 3:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663/39 "2025-05-15T03:01:10Z")
For the first time in over 5 years.
Sengoku is looking for new team members! We are on the hunt for passionate individuals to represent our brand.
• Submit a 30 to 60 second freestyle video as well as basic info about you and why you think you will be a good fit for the team. Please include any instagram or youtube pages if you have them.
• Follow the discord link - [Sengoku Yo-yos](https://discord.gg/gnpJG3Ee) and submit in the “Team Entry” channel. Deadline for submission is June 1st, 2025. Message me for any questions.
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### Author:  [@Sengoku](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sengoku)
#### Post date: [August 14, 2025, 12:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663/40 "2025-08-14T00:08:54Z")
We’ve got some new players, and some hot new irons in the fire.
Coming soon is the Raijin, a predictably unique monometal. We can’t reveal the shape just yet, but here are some of the premium colorways we’ve got cooked up.
More to come soon! Stay tuned.
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### Author:  [@Sengoku](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sengoku)
#### Post date: [August 21, 2025, 2:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663/41 "2025-08-21T02:14:58Z")
Important update:
Engravings for the Raijin have been finalized!
(Ya’ll aren’t ready for the profile shot)
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### Author:  [@Sengoku](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sengoku)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2025, 5:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663/42 "2025-08-22T17:15:40Z")
The Raijins are coming in hot!
This yo-yo’s shape is:
1.) Extreme
2.) Wide
3.) Awesome
Full profile pictures coming in soon. As stated, you’re not ready 😄
(This is the flame colorway)
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### Author:  [@Sengoku](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sengoku)
#### Post date: [August 23, 2025, 4:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663/43 "2025-08-23T04:33:29Z")
Full reveal with specs and profile coming tomorrow.
Stay tuned
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