# Titanium 888 crowdfunding is live! **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [July 22, 2019, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-888-crowdfunding-is-live/305750 "2019-07-22T19:43:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![Dino\_Trucks](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dc4da7/32.png) [@Dino\_Trucks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dino_Trucks)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2019, 9:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-888-crowdfunding-is-live/305750/101 "2019-09-23T09:34:00Z")
Anybody got any updates its been eerily quiet ---
**Author:** ![fatguysnacks247](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fatguysnacks247/32/81478_2.png) [@fatguysnacks247](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fatguysnacks247)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2019, 12:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-888-crowdfunding-is-live/305750/102 "2019-09-23T12:09:34Z")
i got my second shipping refunding email from ben, that was good news! ---
**Author:** ![yyfben2.deactivated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/ccd318/32.png) [@yyfben2.deactivated](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yyfben2.deactivated)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2019, 1:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-888-crowdfunding-is-live/305750/103 "2019-09-23T13:51:07Z")
We need a live camera showingbyoyos being cut apparently. ---
**Author:** ![TheThrowingGnome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thethrowinggnome/32/14231_2.png) [@TheThrowingGnome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheThrowingGnome)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2019, 2:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-888-crowdfunding-is-live/305750/104 "2019-09-23T14:50:47Z")
I’d pay a monthly fee to live stream YYF manufacturing yo-yos!!! 😁 ---
**Author:** ![adamantiumpops](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/adamantiumpops/32/198285_2.png) [@adamantiumpops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/adamantiumpops)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2019, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-888-crowdfunding-is-live/305750/105 "2019-09-23T19:49:54Z")
Yes. Why did you not already provide this service. With 24/7 commentary by you specifically. No breaks. Don’t act like you have a life outside of this project. We know you don’t. ---
**Author:** ![Lukoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lukoyo/32/24789_2.png) [@Lukoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lukoyo)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2019, 10:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-888-crowdfunding-is-live/305750/106 "2019-09-23T22:26:11Z")
Just had an email through asking about finish options. I think I’m leaning towards option 1, the brushed OG look although the brushed blue could look great. What is everyone else having? ---
**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:** [September 23, 2019, 10:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-888-crowdfunding-is-live/305750/107 "2019-09-23T22:28:50Z")
I’m getting the raw. ---
**Author:** ![Drakkar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/drakkar/32/230080_2.png) [@Drakkar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Drakkar)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 12:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-888-crowdfunding-is-live/305750/108 "2019-09-24T00:40:58Z")
I have a raw prototype, so I chose the team edition and polished options for the other two. I’m not sure if those are only available for the GR version, however. If that’s the case, I might have to pick something else for the OG and just go with the team edition for the GR. ---
**Author:** ![fatguysnacks247](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fatguysnacks247/32/81478_2.png) [@fatguysnacks247](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fatguysnacks247)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-888-crowdfunding-is-live/305750/109 "2019-09-24T00:44:27Z")
og = raw gr = blue i think thats how i do ---
**Author:** ![TheThrowingGnome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thethrowinggnome/32/14231_2.png) [@TheThrowingGnome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheThrowingGnome)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 1:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-888-crowdfunding-is-live/305750/110 "2019-09-24T01:06:05Z")
OG brushed! ---
**Author:** ![rickbr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f475e1/32.png) [@rickbr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rickbr)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 12:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-888-crowdfunding-is-live/305750/111 "2019-09-24T12:34:29Z")
@yyfben2.deactivated Regarding the Team Edition: Is the blue going to be the same blue color as the Team Edition or the same blue color as the general release version? It’s unfortunate there isn’t a sample of what each option looks like–exactly–so we can make a better informed choice. I have a feeling some will be disappointed or wished they’d made a different choice, later, after these are shipped. ---
**Author:** ![Lukoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lukoyo/32/24789_2.png) [@Lukoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lukoyo)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 2:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-888-crowdfunding-is-live/305750/112 "2019-09-24T14:51:59Z")
I think that would be a great idea. The chance to own such an epic throw, wanna make sure I choose the right one. ---
**Author:** ![fatguysnacks247](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fatguysnacks247/32/81478_2.png) [@fatguysnacks247](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fatguysnacks247)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-888-crowdfunding-is-live/305750/113 "2019-09-24T16:19:05Z")
reading the email, the OG comes in one option, and the GR in four, correct? just got confirmation via email this is the case! ---
**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:** [September 24, 2019, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-888-crowdfunding-is-live/305750/114 "2019-09-24T17:02:04Z")
> [@fatguysnacks247](#): > > reading the email, the OG comes in one option Could you post what the choices part of the email says? I didn’t receive an email. ---
**Author:** ![yyfben2.deactivated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/ccd318/32.png) [@yyfben2.deactivated](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yyfben2.deactivated)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-888-crowdfunding-is-live/305750/115 "2019-09-24T17:20:08Z")
We have had a few questions as to what the blue will look like. Im sorry but i cannot guarantee the shade. With previous titanium yoyos we have sampled, and in production the variance has been so significant that the samples were irrelevant. In most production, you get the luxury of of offering what gets made. We are not afforded that here. So if the shade of blue is critically important to your satisfaction I would recommend selecting one of the silver options. This we have 100% control over. ---
**Author:** ![Drakkar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/drakkar/32/230080_2.png) [@Drakkar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Drakkar)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-888-crowdfunding-is-live/305750/116 "2019-09-24T18:16:14Z")
Three options on finish SHINY(POLISHED), BLUE(brushed) and BRUSHED (raw) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/c/0/cc021a08912893f774d6867c2a6c7d6d48565d27.jpeg) For ART Its all pretty similar. OG is SLIGHTLY different to GR. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/e/3/ee3e74615f6f7f239719a4ecabe0a7a3b96659c2.jpeg) Team gets an extra lazer mark on the rim. Note these colors are on aluminum. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/d/f/cdfc5def676478fc512ea7598b89a0d1677c0328.png) This is the 08 888 art. Note this is on aluminum. Ti tends to be a little darker. ### Here are the options Option 1. OG This is a BRUSHED Titanium finish, grey in color Art will match first run 888 Response is hand poured silicone It will accept regular pads Option 2. GR This is the General release This is a brushed Titanium finish, grey in color Art will match traditional 07 888 Response is regular pads installed Option 3. BLUE This is a brushed Titanium finish, blue in color Art will match traditional 07 888 Response is regular pads installed Option 4. TEAM This is a brushed Titanium finish, half grey / half blue in color. It gets an additional ‘contest team’ lazer logo Art will match traditional 07 888 Response is regular pads installed Option 5. 08 polished Polished (shiny) finish Polish can reduce the precision slightly (is you are looking for the smoothest version go with something brushed) Art to match 08 888 Pad response installed ——————— B-grades Not guaranteed type but will accept ‘preferences’ ---
**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:** [September 24, 2019, 6:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-888-crowdfunding-is-live/305750/117 "2019-09-24T18:22:56Z")
Thanks. I actually just got a resent email. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Drakkar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/drakkar/32/230080_2.png) [@Drakkar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Drakkar)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-888-crowdfunding-is-live/305750/118 "2019-09-24T19:09:07Z")
No problem. ---
**Author:** ![fatguysnacks247](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fatguysnacks247/32/81478_2.png) [@fatguysnacks247](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fatguysnacks247)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2019, 12:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-888-crowdfunding-is-live/305750/119 "2019-10-02T00:09:46Z")
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**Author:** ![fatguysnacks247](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fatguysnacks247/32/81478_2.png) [@fatguysnacks247](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fatguysnacks247)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2019, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-888-crowdfunding-is-live/305750/120 "2019-10-11T15:45:11Z")
is no one else excited? i’ve been playing on a beater 888 over the last few days… bueller? bueller? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-888-crowdfunding-is-live/305750.md?page=5) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-888-crowdfunding-is-live/305750.md?page=7)