# What did you get in the mail, 2026? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [January 1, 2026, 4:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2026/438571 "2026-01-01T04:59:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 88
**Author:** ![Ironical\_Monocle1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ironical_monocle1/32/244603_2.png) [@Ironical\_Monocle1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ironical_Monocle1)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2026, 11:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2026/438571/1748 "2026-07-21T23:09:07Z")
Not as fun as a yoyo, but my strings from @BigRedStrings just came in! I got to admit, I’m having a bit of a love affair with the Cloud 9 that came with the Positional, can’t wait to bust into the sampler pack ✌ ![20260721_190417](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/4/1/d410227435e7b86a2d0f6f7f29a631ca04647c16.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![BigRedStrings](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bigredstrings/32/632517_2.png) [@BigRedStrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BigRedStrings)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2026, 11:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2026/438571/1749 "2026-07-21T23:20:47Z")
Glad you like it! That’s a personal favorite of ours too! ---
**Author:** ![LX\_Emergency](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lx_emergency/32/149227_2.png) [@LX\_Emergency](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LX_Emergency)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2026, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2026/438571/1750 "2026-07-22T11:48:05Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/8/3/c83d8b891a80923975aecafd00a3c80db722b55a.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Newtypeyoyodesign](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/newtypeyoyodesign/32/657090_2.png) [@Newtypeyoyodesign](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Newtypeyoyodesign)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2026, 11:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2026/438571/1751 "2026-07-22T11:58:53Z")
Curious to know how’s the skillfingr playfeel? ---
**Author:** ![LX\_Emergency](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lx_emergency/32/149227_2.png) [@LX\_Emergency](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LX_Emergency)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2026, 2:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2026/438571/1752 "2026-07-22T14:21:01Z")
Honestly so far it’s the perfect 5a Bimetal. It’s got loads of power and stability. Not super agile but lovely snappy binds. Have yet to discover how well it does with hard drops on stone. But I’m sure I’ll find out in the coming weeks. Can’t be worse than the Sense Next Stage 6061 I had. Which despite being a 5a player Signature had just HORRIBLE vibe after a single drop. It looks like YoyoEmpire took some measures for durability in the axle as well which should help. I can’t find the Alloy on this one. But I’m hoping for 7075 or at the very least 7068. That would be the cherry on top. If it deals well with drops this might replace my iYoyo Explosion for fav 5a Bimetal. ---
**Author:** ![Newtypeyoyodesign](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/newtypeyoyodesign/32/657090_2.png) [@Newtypeyoyodesign](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Newtypeyoyodesign)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2026/438571/1753 "2026-07-22T14:32:43Z")
> [@LX\_Emergency](#): > > It looks like YoyoEmpire took some measures for durability in the axle as well which should help Looks like you’re going to love [YYR’s next 5A model](https://x.com/i/status/2053426733928661252) since it has almost the same design as [yoyoempires skilfingr](https://x.com/i/status/2075241335267946540). Speaking of the design, [Kengo Kido](https://www.instagram.com/p/DJq_fyiSo3R/?igsh=MW9oOHltOWF4NTY4OA==) also designed the Skilfingr for Naoki Uemae so it’s no surprise they did a great job making it one of the best 5A yo-yo ---
**Author:** ![LX\_Emergency](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lx_emergency/32/149227_2.png) [@LX\_Emergency](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LX_Emergency)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2026/438571/1754 "2026-07-22T14:59:48Z")
Yeah from the limited shot… that looks like the same yoyo… ---
**Author:** ![Dumpy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dumpy/32/671299_2.png) [@Dumpy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dumpy)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2026, 3:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2026/438571/1755 "2026-07-22T15:28:57Z")
![IMG_6863](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/8/0/e801d131e2dbf5bcb365e0022fcb42bbc525c8d5.jpeg) Featherspin outdid themselves. ---
**Author:** ![NuroVolt7](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nurovolt7/32/671908_2.png) [@NuroVolt7](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NuroVolt7)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2026, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2026/438571/1756 "2026-07-22T19:39:03Z")
Back to back maildays, an actual purchase this time, lol. Very happy to own a yoyo I fell in love with during the PIF. Motion Perpetual ![IMG_3763](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/d/1/7d1294781279f2dae12fbd25a398e24fc37fb726.jpeg) Thanks again, @Owlman! ---
**Author:** ![LouVanLanning](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/louvanlanning/32/604181_2.png) [@LouVanLanning](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LouVanLanning)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2026, 9:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2026/438571/1757 "2026-07-22T21:41:25Z")
Got a proto Chaku from the man himself @Beverchakus ! ![IMG_9762](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/4/6/a4694107c22d2a55c61e7d1a19ef58a2dac4ae21.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![persson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/persson/32/208357_2.png) [@persson](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/persson)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2026, 11:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2026/438571/1758 "2026-07-23T11:04:25Z")
Aqua edition 08 20th Anniversary ![888](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/4/8/048b8e24031fa4b6114d74b1b7b88414dea69ea0.jpeg) [https://youtu.be/Ebmwoc\_hMJQ](https://youtu.be/Ebmwoc_hMJQ) ---
**Author:** ![Will](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/will/32/687327_2.png) [@Will](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Will)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2026, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2026/438571/1759 "2026-07-23T13:17:08Z")
This looks like the recent remake, but definitely the 08 graphics! ---
**Author:** ![persson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/persson/32/208357_2.png) [@persson](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/persson)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2026, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2026/438571/1760 "2026-07-23T13:23:35Z")
It should be from 2008 and the signs of its age are more evident than the graphics! 😅 I don’t know if any reissues have been made… ---
**Author:** ![SlowThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slowthrow/32/307451_2.png) [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2026, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2026/438571/1761 "2026-07-23T13:38:53Z")
I am not trying to discourage you or call you out or anything, tho you should know: > **[888](https://yoyoexpert.com/products/888-yoyo-by-yoyofactory)** > > In 2023, YoYoFactory celebrated its 20th Anniversary, having transformed from a simple idea into a leading producer of high-quality yo-yos for competitors. They paid tribute to their success by faithfully recreating the designs that led to victory in... They are fantastic yo-yos, I love the 888 and my newer reissue is wonderful. Never played a “genuine” early 888, but my 2 ‘12 888x are great as well as the reissue. Also your box is dated 2017 and states Made in China, I believe the earlier ones were made in USA ![IMG_8628](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/b/f/8bf11ea963bda8834d37f5d761b91ebd5c41fd13.jpeg) Again I’m not trying to “um actually” you here just want to make sure you weren’t lied to when buying this (if it is a reissue). There are more dedicated 888 fans tho, perhaps there are things that can get better identify it as an ‘08! ---
**Author:** ![Will](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/will/32/687327_2.png) [@Will](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Will)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2026, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2026/438571/1762 "2026-07-23T13:49:09Z")
I’m extremely confident that’s a reissue. It’s a slightly lighter blue, with a much shinier finish than the original 2008 run. The box is a definite giveaway too. ---
**Author:** ![persson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/persson/32/208357_2.png) [@persson](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/persson)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2026, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2026/438571/1763 "2026-07-23T13:49:10Z")
You’re absolutely right! It’s a reissue of the 2008 model for the brand’s 20th anniversary… thanks for the clarification!!! Yes, despite the years its design has endured, it’s still an extremely fun object! ---
**Author:** ![persson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/persson/32/208357_2.png) [@persson](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/persson)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2026, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2026/438571/1764 "2026-07-23T13:53:20Z")
yes, the color is lighter and the finish is different I had totally missed these reissues… thanks for the info! :wink: ---
**Author:** ![rkalajian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rkalajian/32/672584_2.png) [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2026, 3:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2026/438571/1765 "2026-07-23T15:30:11Z")
![signal-2026-07-23-11-25-21-741_002](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/9/f/09fa73f716e39b31c44355de2a4daad8732b856b.jpeg) Return Bottoms Acorn Mini! ---
**Author:** ![Ed-C](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ed-c/32/132116_2.png) [@Ed-C](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ed-C)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2026, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2026/438571/1766 "2026-07-23T15:51:53Z")
Do those feel as sharp, as they look? ---
**Author:** ![rkalajian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rkalajian/32/672584_2.png) [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2026, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2026/438571/1767 "2026-07-23T18:27:33Z")
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