# Tom Kuhn Appreciation thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Exhibition\ **Created:** [February 7, 2013, 12:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173 "2013-02-07T12:26:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 20
**Author:** ![GnarlyCharlie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gnarlycharlie/32/279610_2.png) [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 12:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/384 "2024-01-12T00:05:58Z")
> [@chrismacg](#): > > I’m wondering who scored the **[3-in-Wonder Flying Camel on Sunday for $50](https://www.ebay.com/itm/225949264013)**. I wonder if the seller is kicking themselves for taking that offer. Interesting. I search Tom Kuhn in eBay every couple days and I never saw this one. ---
**Author:** ![rickbr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f475e1/32.png) [@rickbr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rickbr)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 12:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/385 "2024-01-12T00:13:20Z")
I’m quite certain it was you Chris who bought the heirloom set. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![jblack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c4cdca/32.png) [@jblack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jblack)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 12:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/386 "2024-01-12T00:57:57Z")
Wow - that’s a big number! Haven’t seen one go that high for a couple years now. Thats is a really solid, and clean set - congrats to the new owner. One of these days we will have to compile a listing of all the known sets and their contents. I thought the Roy Rogers yoyos came much later in the product lifecycle (right before switch-over to full BC production). ---
**Author:** ![jblack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c4cdca/32.png) [@jblack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jblack)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 1:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/387 "2024-01-12T01:02:39Z")
How the H3ll did I miss that!! ---
**Author:** ![chrismacg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f4b2a3/32.png) [@chrismacg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chrismacg)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 2:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/388 "2024-01-12T02:02:57Z")
> [@jblack](#): > > One of these days we will have to compile a listing of all the known sets and their contents. I have a spreadsheet where I tried to do that; it’s a Sisyphean task. The challenge is that many sets are assembled from someone’s favorite Tom Kuhns, rather than the 12 to 15 they came with. Of the 20-30 or so heirloom boxes I’ve seen photos of, I’d say half have yo-yos that feel out of place to me. Generally speaking, the 12-slot Heirloom sets always include a No Jive 3-in-1, two Flying Camels (F & C), three Mandalas, two Diamond Specials, a Smo-Bro, a Woody, a Silver Bullet, and pot luck for spot 12. The 15 slot generally adds a SB-2, a Sleep Machine, and a Roller Woody. The 15-slot sets have more variation on what was included than the earlier 12-slot sets. There are also three different engravings on the box covers that I have seen. One person told me the set they received had no engraving. The variations continue; some have hinges, some have latches, some have felt in the lid, some have bubble wrap. No matter the variation, I can’t think of a company that has ever come close to the sheer awesomeness of a Tom Kuhn Heirloom Set. ---
**Author:** ![GnarlyCharlie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gnarlycharlie/32/279610_2.png) [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 2:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/389 "2024-01-12T02:42:16Z")
Maybe this is a good thread to pose this question in. What string do you like to use with your No Jive 3 in 1’s? I’m burning through a YYE class 10 cotton string every couple days. Just seems like a lot, but maybe it’s not. Starting to think it may be better to make my own cotton string. ---
**Author:** ![chrismacg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f4b2a3/32.png) [@chrismacg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chrismacg)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 2:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/390 "2024-01-12T02:56:59Z")
> [@GnarlyCharlie](#): > > What string do you like to use with your No Jive 3 in 1’s? I have a ton of cotton string from the past. Nothing beats simple Egyptian cotton #8. I’ve even used Duncan string from packs that were sold in the early 60s recently. ---
**Author:** ![edhaponik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/edhaponik/32/150896_2.png) [@edhaponik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edhaponik)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 11:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/391 "2024-01-12T11:50:13Z")
I just use type 8 or type 10 cotton. ---
**Author:** ![TryCatchThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trycatchthrow/32/171307_2.png) [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 12:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/392 "2024-01-12T12:52:28Z")
@AndreBoulay @YoYoExpertEric is YYE planning to restock cotton string? It’s been out of stock for a while… ---
**Author:** ![AndreBoulay](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andreboulay/32/69662_2.png) [@AndreBoulay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AndreBoulay)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 3:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/393 "2024-01-12T15:40:40Z")
Yeah - we should - I’ll try to get a better ETA! ---
**Author:** ![GnarlyCharlie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gnarlycharlie/32/279610_2.png) [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/394 "2024-01-12T15:54:36Z")
I am forever grateful for @CorbitsOrbits sending me a massive amount of YYE cotton last year. I still haven’t burned through it all! That being said, I’m definitely going to stock up for a rainy day when it comes back in stock. ---
**Author:** ![TryCatchThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trycatchthrow/32/171307_2.png) [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 3:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/395 "2024-01-12T15:55:45Z")
Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Grendel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/grendel/32/92975_2.png) [@Grendel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Grendel)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/396 "2024-01-12T17:38:16Z")
The cat is not impressed. ---
**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:** [January 12, 2024, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/397 "2024-01-12T20:01:42Z")
So I’ve been thinking about getting some of the Zipline Kot-n. If someone has used that, how would you say it compares as far as thickness. Type 6, 8, 10? ---
**Author:** ![GnarlyCharlie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gnarlycharlie/32/279610_2.png) [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/398 "2024-01-12T21:02:35Z")
I’d compare it to type 10, but more… boutique. It feels softer, and is more durable. ---
**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:** [January 12, 2024, 9:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/399 "2024-01-12T21:40:24Z")
Thanks. That’s what I was hoping for. 😁 ---
**Author:** ![edhaponik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/edhaponik/32/150896_2.png) [@edhaponik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edhaponik)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 10:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/400 "2024-01-12T22:38:50Z")
she rarely is. ---
**Author:** ![Overtinkering](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/overtinkering/32/663225_2.png) [@Overtinkering](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Overtinkering)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/401 "2024-01-12T22:57:09Z")
I’m so excited to be finally joining the club haha Got a no-jive on the way. Love seeing all these different pictures in here. Look so good! ---
**Author:** ![chrismacg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f4b2a3/32.png) [@chrismacg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chrismacg)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2024, 9:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/402 "2024-01-13T21:09:46Z")
It’s too cold to go outside today, so I decided to reorganize my Tom Kuhn bookshelf in my office. ![IMG_0135](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/8/e/d8e7b430397faf60a4f2a13ea21d05f764d9972f.jpeg) While reorganizing I assembled this family photo: ![IMG_0173](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/d/f/6df475110ee9863b19af88f139be1e5db6272516.jpeg) Then they all went back onto the bookcase, which now features a new shelf. ![rjucyggft9cc1](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/2/1/821e039553f2fdb08dca70e8071a8dfffbb52013.jpeg) ![ubhqbhgft9cc1](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/4/e/44ecb679f6fb6b831bf208d325539cd66a7d91e3.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![GnarlyCharlie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gnarlycharlie/32/279610_2.png) [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2024, 9:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/403 "2024-01-13T21:14:46Z")
I used these photos to demonstrate to my girlfriend how small my yoyo collection is compared to others. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173.md?page=19) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173.md?page=21)