# Show your most gimmicky Yoyos **URL:** \ **Category:** Display Case\ **Created:** [August 12, 2023, 3:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-your-most-gimmicky-yoyos/382393 "2023-08-12T15:55:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Thruwell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thruwell/32/194240_2.png) [@Thruwell](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Thruwell)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2023, 3:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-your-most-gimmicky-yoyos/382393/1 "2023-08-12T15:55:50Z")
Hey Hey fellow Yoyo enthusiasts. I‘m starting this thread because I’m mighty curious to see what kind of gimmicky throws are out there and that it’d be worthwhile to share them here. I don’t want to define what I mean by ‚gimmicky‘ too specifically because this maybe would narrow down what people think could be shared. It actually would also be interesting to see what people specify as ‚gimmicky‘. It also doesn’t matter if those throws are particularly good players or not I would say. Not long ago I saw a video by a fellow member @RC_yo-yo where he was showing the ‚Freaks of Fixed Axle February‘. Some were unique, some peculiar and others are rather gimmicky. [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/5/3/4539c77626dbde373094e2dbb49efff5f861568c.jpeg "The Freaks of Fixed axle February!") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCRSxBATmdY) I‘ll go ahead and show some throws I own which I consider ‚gimmicky‘… A whistling Yoyo - Yoyofactory Stainless Steel Whistling Yoyo ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/d/f/fdf868c7b094f33dca7466321f65e7ff1fc0661c.jpeg) Yoyo with adjustable gap - Yoyofactory Velocity ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/2/4/8246a048eece1ec1e3520a22e10301da12a46685.jpeg) Yoyo with interchangeable rims - Freshly Dirty Mod 44 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/2/d/c2dcc756f3154d3b3d492e632395472f28f59661.jpeg) Perfectly functional keychain Yoyos - Duncan Micro Imperial ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/3/b/43b53482c89606ae1e18539356f6611677c81088.jpeg) Ridiculously small Yoyos - Sturmpanzer Mini Panzer ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/b/8/7b80fcef2b7a697c27f809e2a4175b6be751c502.jpeg) Modular Yoyos (which in these cases are satisfying multiple skill toy and fidget needs) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/1/3/613c6a1cecd99efd4d07c12595bb7f2cb8e85d38.jpeg) And as my favorite entry in this line the Sturm Panzer Matrixx Cube… ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/f/8/4f8c0a822c997fe2c5cc9a1694d53fdb073ec26c.jpeg) I haven’t gotten myself to actually open it because it’s such a unique specimen with an awesome and artsy idea behind. Here are two promotional/instructional clips though which showcase the Matrixx Cube pretty well… [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/1/5/e15192fe8e1e8211a94251c376e51b336020f3e6.jpeg "【STURMPNZER SS】SS-002 MATRIXX CUBE") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYBS8vdYhoA) [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/8/e/78ebf1d9aaf3af3b6f848085ea7aabbe43beb1df.jpeg "matrixx guide") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rrKe6KvgJo) As seen with gimmicky I mean everything that either has a unique twist to it, has some additional feature beyond only being a Yoyo or, as said, anything you might consider gimmicky. I‘m really looking forward to seeing what you fellow Yoyo enthusiasts all have in this (broad) category. Thanks for reading and participating. Good Yo. ---
**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:** [August 13, 2023, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-your-most-gimmicky-yoyos/382393/2 "2023-08-13T01:25:32Z")
Ohh man I got excited when I saw this post. I can’t wait to see what others thoughts are on gimmick yo-yos and to share my thoughts and yo-yos. My stuff though will have to wait. I upped one of my medications this morning and it’s been outright nausea all day. Hoping this will even out tomorrow so I can pull out some neat yoyos. Also that matrix cube is cool. @Thruwell ---
**Author:** ![davis25565](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/davis25565/32/226040_2.png) [@davis25565](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/davis25565)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2023, 6:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-your-most-gimmicky-yoyos/382393/3 "2023-08-13T06:29:31Z")
The snap in Hubstacks and lights for auldey yoyos are epic gimmicks ---
**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:** [August 13, 2023, 4:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-your-most-gimmicky-yoyos/382393/4 "2023-08-13T16:03:02Z")
Okay. Gimmick yo-yos. First off gimmick is a rough term . To me it gets interpreted as a yoyo with a single purpose or some sort of a feature that is it’s primary focus over other aspects. Many examples of what I mean but it’s also not always the case. Finger spin being a big example sone just happen to have a finger hub others it’s the core feature. Many yo-yos have multiple gimmicks. So let’s start soft. Light up and glow yo-yos. Pretty easy concept ![IMG_0524](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/4/2/24244701b0b08571d4c717e576aabc5a38c126e8.jpeg) ![IMG_0529](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/f/5/df5f198345cbf8efb5585155dafcd978ece91fab.jpeg) Light up you got push a button and it’s on or it lights when it’s spinning either way not as cool in the light or during the day but super cool / essential at night. Usually the light up kit changes play as it adds weight a bit and possible vibe for some. Has batteries or a charger to deal with so more Maintenance to the yoyo Glow similar thing to lights you get a yoyo that only does the thing in the dark. It need to charge in light and doesn’t last super long. Generally glow doesn’t impact play but glow materials are honestly kind of ugly in the light lol. ![IMG_0525](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/a/a/2aa9becac4af03be03f894e6acf969a3615cade8.jpeg) ![IMG_0526](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/5/2/7526901a9e398fd41261504a5661a66539668a54.jpeg) Now we got clutch like the brain and reactive response yo-yos like the fizz or fast yo-yos Both are neat but limited both come back without much/any effort. The fizz and such are a bit more versatile in tricks but wear down over time unlike the clutch yoyo which is much less forgiving but the springs will weaken over time making it a bit less predictable. ![IMG_0528](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/e/5/4e572cb41e08c7c9672d512b241f2b5283248655.jpeg) ![IMG_0544](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/0/d/a0dd764267b9979a9d247c306d0de226c95e5f6f.jpeg) Hubstack yo-yos. I don’t care what you say it is a gimmick and it affects okay by adding some vibe but as you see I love them all the same. Pretty self explanatory they have hubs those hubs spin. All of them act similar some better some worse. ![IMG_0527](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/6/3/7634716f4b79156bd11c92240313c3f334ed6210.jpeg) Adjustable gaps weather it’s a key or a dial you can change the gap and response on demand. It’s neat but is it worth it. Idk but they are fun. ![IMG_0530](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/e/d/aedb28af9b48d4df3cda2466762a8cf5f9bc2f89.jpeg) ![IMG_0535](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/1/4/d142a58c91ff65106e7c532af925740dc9cfb4c8.jpeg) Finger spins. Dna, tornado whatever you call it you got a yoyo and it has a dimple for your finger to sit. Neat gimmick that’s very trendy today and has been before. Sone like the cheat code go all in on this gimmick kingbthe yoyo it’s self kind of plain others like the iceberg are just a good yoyo that happens to have a finger spin feature. Either way it’s s fun gimmick. ![IMG_0532](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/f/1/3f143d201c1aa1c2b9afd5ea6bce9083f8b32578.jpeg) ![IMG_0539](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/3/7/d37760eec58a48c4539fc3089d38a66c3e64a441.jpeg) ![IMG_0540](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/f/9/cf9ce20261351a6d0a51dd13bacb9f46578cbce2.jpeg) ![IMG_0542](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/6/e/36e33d4cc44b30630783098b53acb084eaf5551c.jpeg) Odd shapes and challenge yo-yos. The gimmick is it’s strange in shape and may play in a way that’s harder to land on purpose. They are fun yo-yos but most will see them as quirky or the gimmick too extreme. ![IMG_0537](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/7/f/a7fc3d6b43b24125ee3bc9a7d1717b449b6d2473.jpeg) ![IMG_0538](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/7/b/17bc08787e6d0b9807c7084e10d8248dfcdf580e.jpeg) Tiny, undersize and micro throws. Not everyone cup of tea but they are neat. These are the obvious gimmick yoyo as they tend to add challenge and stray far from anything competition worthy. The knuckle yoyo and Janus being convertible yo other skill toys as well. I added my micro kendama as it’s just absurd as well lol. ![IMG_0531](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/c/7/8c70e66c80b8bd4092defebdcd0ca89e3409b005.jpeg) Wide yo-yos. The wide yoyo is a gimmick the gimmick being easy to catch on the string kind of like the finger spins your giving up sone stuff to play in a very specific way. These don’t do tech tricks well but they land on the string (sometimes all the string) in a satisfying way. ![IMG_0534](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/a/d/cad9a171b694e32b24e1f07efdba2113e732d3a0.jpeg) ![IMG_0533](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/9/0/e90ad0977d85f5cb2936ed7fe9e9982ae7e9ab9a.jpeg) Swappable/Replaceable cap or rim yo-yos like the mod 44 and unicorn and gemstone and others. I’ll add the nine dragons to this as another odd ball with its spinning hub things. They are neat some are spin tops sone convert to different shakes some do tricks you can do any other way all are awesome. They often give up something to give you everything but is that a problem or a perk. No idea but I love them. ![IMG_0536](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/c/c/eccef51185b242e9d99954619da9ea0129c4bd62.jpeg) ![IMG_0541](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/7/d/b7dc3cf695ad17e254606ef76fef3673208a8c00.jpeg) Special handcrafted throws like the floatable and extremely survivable survivalist or convertible like the 3-1 no jive or meant to swap the guts to change the play style. These are all gimmicks in there own right and awesome yo-yos. Unrelated to my collection but this reminds me if anyone happens to have a launch and not want it I would gladly take it off your hands. Or know where some dead stock is. ---
**Author:** ![vegabomb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/vegabomb/32/199_2.png) [@vegabomb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vegabomb)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2023, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-your-most-gimmicky-yoyos/382393/5 "2023-08-13T16:51:59Z")
This guy is pretty gimmicky. ![IMG_1024](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/2/8/b286a11d2099f363ba3a83c43f233e276c62f2af.jpeg) ![IMG_1025](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/9/d/59dd90cd623c330e542f67f93854867860c2c4db.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![zaf](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zaf/32/235871_2.png) [@zaf](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zaf)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2023, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-your-most-gimmicky-yoyos/382393/6 "2023-08-13T16:54:52Z")
Where’s the response system? A fixie? ---
**Author:** ![RC\_yo-yo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rc_yo-yo/32/168781_2.png) [@RC\_yo-yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RC_yo-yo)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2023, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-your-most-gimmicky-yoyos/382393/7 "2023-08-13T17:56:04Z")
[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/6/8/e6828d052646d1401fa54b08b12eaa10156a250c.jpeg "The worst Duncan yo-yo ever?") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPgovolxMNg) ---
**Author:** ![Bighershey143](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7993a0/32.png) [@Bighershey143](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bighershey143)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2023, 10:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-your-most-gimmicky-yoyos/382393/8 "2023-08-13T22:07:39Z")
How heavy is that beebo yoyo? ---
**Author:** ![vegabomb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/vegabomb/32/199_2.png) [@vegabomb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vegabomb)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2023, 10:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-your-most-gimmicky-yoyos/382393/9 "2023-08-13T22:18:47Z")
No it’s a very playable bearing yo-yo. ---
**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:** [August 13, 2023, 10:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-your-most-gimmicky-yoyos/382393/10 "2023-08-13T22:44:07Z")
For a moment I thought that was a yo-yo converted to work as a bobber. I bet the survivalist could be used as one in a pinch. Was about to combine yoyo and fishing and got excited lol ---
**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:** [August 13, 2023, 10:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-your-most-gimmicky-yoyos/382393/11 "2023-08-13T22:44:43Z")
I’ll get it on the scale tonight and let you know. ---
**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:** [August 14, 2023, 1:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-your-most-gimmicky-yoyos/382393/12 "2023-08-14T01:51:59Z")
![IMG_0546](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/c/f/2cf2ba42a762511a78e41c3a17a1651d4ad72be4.jpeg) 68g ---
**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:** [August 14, 2023, 1:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-your-most-gimmicky-yoyos/382393/13 "2023-08-14T01:54:26Z")
@RC_yo-yo don’t tempt me with a good time. I would without question throw around that annoying yoyo. Not around my own house my wife would absolutely murder me but other places. ---
**Author:** ![zaf](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zaf/32/235871_2.png) [@zaf](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zaf)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2023, 1:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-your-most-gimmicky-yoyos/382393/14 "2023-08-14T01:57:21Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/1/2/812117bd330e61ea673402aac7f299491f4736f4.jpeg) A little bit of 53g fun on the other end of the spectrum ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/2/9/02910cc6b1baaefd45c236e1f899fdc794cdc049.jpeg) And something like the 9 dragons but the hubstacks extend over the rim. Kinda makes snap starting a bit harder tho ---
**Author:** ![bigstupidbees](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bigstupidbees/32/210638_2.png) [@bigstupidbees](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bigstupidbees)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2023, 2:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-your-most-gimmicky-yoyos/382393/15 "2023-08-14T02:27:43Z")
That’s so silly, it’s like those socks that light up and play a song. As soon as you threw it and the music started I couldnt help but laugh. What an incredible sound :joy: ---
**Author:** ![RC\_yo-yo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rc_yo-yo/32/168781_2.png) [@RC\_yo-yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RC_yo-yo)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2023, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-your-most-gimmicky-yoyos/382393/16 "2023-08-14T08:25:55Z")
I can’t believe it still works ---
**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:** [August 14, 2023, 11:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-your-most-gimmicky-yoyos/382393/17 "2023-08-14T11:21:36Z")
OMG. Not just the music but the clacking sounds it makes on the string and when it hits your hand. That’s a real turd you have there…🤣🤣 ---
**Author:** ![Luke\_Renner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/luke_renner/32/368_2.png) [@Luke\_Renner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Luke_Renner)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2023, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-your-most-gimmicky-yoyos/382393/18 "2023-08-14T13:05:27Z")
The Saw Yo-Yo is in my gimmicky collection In action [https://www.instagram.com/reel/CVZAN-zFK6x/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==](https://www.instagram.com/reel/CVZAN-zFK6x/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) > **[Luke Renner on Instagram: "Scariest throw of the day -SAW #yoinpeace #yoyo...](https://www.instagram.com/reel/CVZAN-zFK6x/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==)** > > 20 likes, 0 comments - stringslingernm on October 23, 2021: "Scariest throw of the day -SAW > > \#yoinpeace #yoyo #yoyoing #todaysthrow #skilltoy #throwoftheday #yoyopictures #yoyocollection #yotography #responsiveyoyo". The blades [https://www.instagram.com/tv/CVaqMjtlqHZ/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==](https://www.instagram.com/tv/CVaqMjtlqHZ/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) ---
**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:** [August 14, 2023, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-your-most-gimmicky-yoyos/382393/19 "2023-08-14T13:19:51Z")
Now hold on. That’s just yoyo getting closer to beyblades. Add a spin too cap to this and grab the arenas. ---
**Author:** ![Bighershey143](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7993a0/32.png) [@Bighershey143](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bighershey143)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2023, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-your-most-gimmicky-yoyos/382393/20 "2023-08-14T14:44:21Z")
excellent, thank you so much for checking I always wondered its weight. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-your-most-gimmicky-yoyos/382393.md?page=2)