# X³ official thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Manufacturer Official News\ **Created:** [April 12, 2011, 7:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-official-thread/25515 "2011-04-12T07:25:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Graou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ee59a6/32.png) [@Graou](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Graou)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2011, 12:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-official-thread/25515/21 "2011-05-09T12:50:20Z")
Hi guys ! Lots of exciting news : Here’s the first vid from the [EYYM 2011 in Barcelona](http://www.xcube.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=123:barcelona-baby&catid=36:medias&Itemid=77). We hope to see more coming, [like those amazing ones](http://www.xcube.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=126:yeah-baby-yeah-barcelona-again&catid=36:medias&Itemid=77)! You could try the Stampede if you were there ([see the results of our One Minute Contest](http://www.xcube.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=125:one-minute-video-freestyle-eyym2011-results&catid=34:news&Itemid=29)), but even if you weren’t, you can still win it : [Lucky Number Contest](http://www.xcube.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=124:lucky-number-wins-a-stampede&catid=34:news&Itemid=29)!!! And let’s not forget our beloved Steamroller. Remember the winsauce? ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/a/c/4ac7bd90ad258adedf256d6bf07f4ed86abaf10c.jpeg) [First one is now on eBay](http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260781077932&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_514wt_881)! Do not miss it, only three available to public… Stay tuned! ---
**Author:** ![Graou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ee59a6/32.png) [@Graou](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Graou)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2011, 12:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-official-thread/25515/22 "2011-05-20T12:50:09Z")
Hi Friends! The Stampede is approaching! We’ve got some [brand new cross pads](http://www.xcube.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=133:stampedes-neon-green-cross-pads&catid=34:news&Itemid=29) for it. I’d also like to thank AlfredoMascali and throwgoon for their awesome reviews. Thanks a lot, guys! ([Alfredo’s review](http://www.xcube.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=127:steamroller-review-by-todoyoyo-alfredo-mascali&catid=34:news&Itemid=29) / [Noah’s review](http://www.xcube.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=132:steamrollers-review-by-throwgoon&catid=35:products&Itemid=54)) Finally, we still receive some fantastic videos : check [this one from Yoyocrema](http://www.xcube.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=131:just-cant-get-enough&catid=36:medias&Itemid=77) and the [Steamroller Tribute from JuanMari](http://www.xcube.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=130:steamrollers-tribute&catid=36:medias&Itemid=77). You all rocks! Stay tuned! ---
**Author:** ![Graou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ee59a6/32.png) [@Graou](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Graou)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2011, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-official-thread/25515/23 "2011-06-14T12:25:59Z")
Long time no talk. We have been busy with the Stampede, here. And it will be available soon!!! 4 gorgeous colors, black, silver, red and purple. Orange is our Team Edition. Weight (g) 65.50 Width (mm) 51.00 Diameter (mm) 56.00 Gap Width (mm) 4.50 Bearing Size (Inside x Outside x Width) 6 x 13 x 5 Comes with Neon Green Cross Pads. So, be ready for the results of the [Lucky Number Contest](http://www.xcube.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=124:lucky-number-wins-a-stampede&catid=34:news&Itemid=29)!!! Let’s not forget the [EYYM Stampede’s vid](http://www.xcube.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=138:stampede-grinds-eyym-2011barcelona-&catid=36:medias&Itemid=77) and the coming of the [EYYM 2012](http://www.xcube.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=140:eyym-2011-out-2012-in&catid=34:news&Itemid=29)! By the way, have you heard of the marvelous [tutorial contest of our friend Kyle at ReThinkYoyo](http://www.xcube.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=135:rethinkyoyo-tutorial-contest&catid=34:news&Itemid=29)? Don’t miss it! Finally, we’re proud to be a sponsor of the[Finnish yoyo Nats](http://www.xcube.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=136:xcube-sponsor-for-finnish-yo-yo-nats&catid=34:news&Itemid=29) and of the [Sopron International Yo-Yo Contest](http://www.xcube.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=134:sopron-international-yo-yo-contest&catid=34:news&Itemid=29). Stay tuned… ---
**Author:** ![DG1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dg1/32/606_2.png) [@DG1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DG1)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2011, 12:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-official-thread/25515/24 "2011-06-15T00:27:08Z")
Graou, I think this may just be a must-have when I get the money 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Graou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ee59a6/32.png) [@Graou](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Graou)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2011, 12:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-official-thread/25515/25 "2011-06-21T12:26:46Z")
Finally… We have a new great video from Xela, [Sugar Daddy 2](http://www.xcube.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=142:sugar-daddy-strikes-back&catid=36:medias&Itemid=77)! Oh, you were expecting the Stampede?.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [Here it is!!!](http://www.xcube.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=143:would-you-dare-face-the-stampede&catid=34:news&Itemid=29) [http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/803029IMG6000.jpg](http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/803029IMG6000.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![NathanC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nathanc/32/891_2.png) [@NathanC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NathanC)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2011, 12:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-official-thread/25515/26 "2011-06-22T00:47:17Z")
When should we look for the Stampede to arrive in the states? Love that shape. ---
**Author:** ![Graou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ee59a6/32.png) [@Graou](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Graou)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2011, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-official-thread/25515/27 "2011-06-22T11:48:26Z")
> [@NathanC](#): > > When should we look for the Stampede to arrive in the states? Love that shape. Well, everything depends of shops… :wink: ---
**Author:** ![Graou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ee59a6/32.png) [@Graou](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Graou)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2011, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-official-thread/25515/28 "2011-06-23T18:24:37Z")
[http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/4360/img6054xp.jpg](http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/4360/img6054xp.jpg) Here are some detailed shots of the Stampede, which can help you choose between all those colors! [Click me for magical colors!!!](http://www.xcube.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=145:the-stampede-is-now-ready&catid=35:products&Itemid=54) ---
**Author:** ![EvanW](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/evanw/32/564_2.png) [@EvanW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanW)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2011, 10:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-official-thread/25515/29 "2011-06-23T22:34:34Z")
Is there any backstory/significance to the engravings? or are they just supposed to look cool? ---
**Author:** ![DG1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dg1/32/606_2.png) [@DG1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DG1)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2011, 12:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-official-thread/25515/30 "2011-06-24T00:34:39Z")
okay, Xela, you’ve officially got me hooked on XCube. I’m in love w/ my Steamroller but I do have one question. are the seats in the Stampedes a bit looser? because my steamroller’s seat is extremely tight. ---
**Author:** ![Graou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ee59a6/32.png) [@Graou](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Graou)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2011, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-official-thread/25515/31 "2011-06-24T08:33:15Z")
> [@EvanW](#): > > Is there any backstory/significance to the engravings? or are they just supposed to look cool? They do look cool, but they also do have a meaning. More to come :wink: … > [@Halbach](#): > > okay, Xela, you’ve officially got me hooked on XCube. I’m in love w/ my Steamroller but I do have one question. are the seats in the Stampedes a bit looser? because my steamroller’s seat is extremely tight. Bad news for you : bearing seat’s very very tight. Good news for everyone : Stampede is smoooth… ---
**Author:** ![Graou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ee59a6/32.png) [@Graou](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Graou)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2011, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-official-thread/25515/32 "2011-07-05T13:19:28Z")
Hi ! As promised, you can check the [result of the Lucky Number Contest!](http://www.xcube.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=146:lucky-number-results&catid=34:news&Itemid=29) Sorry, I am going to spoil the surprise, the winner already has contacted us. Congrats to Marc Pincus, who wins a Team Edition Stampede!!! (and a nice scar, but that’s a different story… :wink: ) [http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/457679img6041.jpg](http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/457679img6041.jpg) Also, some Stampede will come with a custom Graou String, “Radioactive Egg”, only for X³. Limited to 66 pieces ^^ ! [http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/172549DSC0140.jpg](http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/172549DSC0140.jpg) More to come, soon… Stay tuned! ---
**Author:** ![red\_yoyos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e495f1/32.png) [@red\_yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/red_yoyos)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2011, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-official-thread/25515/33 "2011-07-06T00:24:10Z")
i want this throw and I want it in Orange. the other colors dont appeal to me. Love that Orange. ---
**Author:** ![Graou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ee59a6/32.png) [@Graou](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Graou)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2011, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-official-thread/25515/34 "2011-07-12T12:38:21Z")
As promised, due to ³Xtreme bearing’s tightness, a how to : [How to remove the Stampede’s bearing](http://www.xcube.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=149:how-to-remove-the-stampedes-bearing&catid=36:medias&Itemid=77). Also, you’ll find on our site the [UK Nats results](http://www.xcube.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=147:uk-nats-results&catid=36:medias&Itemid=77) and our last vid’, starring the Stampede, [a Stampede for everyone](http://www.xcube.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=148:a-stampede-for-everyone&catid=36:medias&Itemid=77). Stay tuned! ---
**Author:** ![EvanW](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/evanw/32/564_2.png) [@EvanW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanW)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2011, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-official-thread/25515/35 "2011-07-13T20:51:37Z")
so, what are the significance of the engravings? ---
**Author:** ![red\_yoyos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e495f1/32.png) [@red\_yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/red_yoyos)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2011, 10:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-official-thread/25515/36 "2011-07-13T22:56:25Z")
a b uddy got teth Stampede and I was able to try it out. Its a Beast. I really want one. but I want that Orange. any way I would be able to land an Orange? ---
**Author:** ![xela](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/5f9b8f/32.png) [@xela](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xela)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2011, 11:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-official-thread/25515/37 "2011-07-14T11:12:24Z")
some will be available here at yoyoexpert soon!!! ---
**Author:** ![wellen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f08c70/32.png) [@wellen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wellen)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2011, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-official-thread/25515/38 "2011-07-14T12:24:36Z")
I just picked #035 in silver absolutely love this throw. The graou string did snap in about 20 minutes though luckily I was over carpet. ---
**Author:** ![Graou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ee59a6/32.png) [@Graou](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Graou)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2011, 1:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-official-thread/25515/39 "2011-07-14T13:48:41Z")
> [@wellen](#): > > The graou string did snap in about 20 minutes though luckily I was over carpet. Wow! That’s not cool and very surprising. Send me a pm, I will send you another Graou String. ---
**Author:** ![Keyara](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/keyara/32/192_2.png) [@Keyara](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Keyara)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2011, 3:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-official-thread/25515/40 "2011-07-20T03:32:21Z")
Do we have a drop date for the stampede here at YYE? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-official-thread/25515.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-official-thread/25515.md?page=3)