# You wake up one day and your collection is gone... you're starting from scratch. Which yoyos are you picking up first?
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**Category:** General Yo-Yo
**Created:** [May 8, 2022, 4:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/you-wake-up-one-day-and-your-collection-is-gone-youre-starting-from-scratch-which-yoyos-are-you-picking-up-first/357002 "2022-05-08T04:08:40Z")
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### Author:  [@Pous2002](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pous2002)
#### Post date: [October 12, 2023, 7:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/you-wake-up-one-day-and-your-collection-is-gone-youre-starting-from-scratch-which-yoyos-are-you-picking-up-first/357002/142 "2023-10-12T07:55:20Z")
I’m gonna stick to 1 yoyo per brand cause im very partial to my clyw’s but my choices from my own collection are:
Heavensent creep
Reykjavik return tops mjolnir (very underrated this thing is just pure power)
Mowl obsession+
Yyr od draupnir/autoscopy (tie between these two)
Atmos aria
Honourable mention to the OD panorama but I just got it recently and I still haven’t decided how much I like it.
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### Author:  [@SR1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SR1)
#### Post date: [October 12, 2023, 8:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/you-wake-up-one-day-and-your-collection-is-gone-youre-starting-from-scratch-which-yoyos-are-you-picking-up-first/357002/143 "2023-10-12T08:09:25Z")
Some of my own previous answers in this thread (that I created no less lol) make me cringe. Let’s fix that:
- 2 CLYW Klondikes (One to keep nice at home, one to take out)
- 1 Duncan GTR-JS
- 1 YYF IQ
- 1 Spotlight Ultra
- 1 RSO Gravity
- 1 Heaven Sent Creep
- 1 Plastic Peak
- 1 Polycarb FH1
- 1 Regular FH1
- 2 YYF Loop 720s
That’s 12 yoyos that I feel like cover all my own personal bases/what I could want in a given moment.
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### Author:  [@erickjhons027](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/erickjhons027)
#### Post date: [October 12, 2023, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/you-wake-up-one-day-and-your-collection-is-gone-youre-starting-from-scratch-which-yoyos-are-you-picking-up-first/357002/144 "2023-10-12T17:46:50Z")
> [@SR1](#):
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> Thought this would be an interesting hypothetical situation. However it happens, you are somehow left without a yoyo collection and are forced to restart your collection from the beginning. You can have the knowledge you have now, just not the yoyos. What are you buying first and WHY?
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> Here are my thoughts: If I my collection was gone, there wouldn’t be any point in replacing yoyos I was sentimentally attached to (if they weren’t ALSO one of my favorite performing yoyos), as the new one just wouldn’t be the same/wouldn’t have any of the memories associated with it. Once that particular yoyo is gone, so is the sentimental attachment, if that makes sense. So this gives me an excuse to not only go after some of my favorite performers, but also keep my collection small this time.
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> I’d go after these:
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> 1. YYF Edge 2022
> 2. CLYW Wish
> 3. OD Panorama
> 4. OD Free Solo
> 5. DD 5050
That’s an interesting scenario! Starting fresh with a collection can be a unique opportunity. Your choices seem like a great mix of performance and variety. Personally, I’d go for the YoYoFactory Edge 2022 as well, and maybe add a One Drop Kuntosh to the mix for its legendary play.
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### Author:  [@Yoyomikie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyomikie)
#### Post date: [October 12, 2023, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/you-wake-up-one-day-and-your-collection-is-gone-youre-starting-from-scratch-which-yoyos-are-you-picking-up-first/357002/145 "2023-10-12T19:15:43Z")
I’d be devastated if my collection was gone. However I think I can choose around 10 throws to get that I could be happy with and cover most of my basis. I’m a huge believer in looking for steals not deals. I love a good bang for ur buck premium Yoyo at a bargain. Though I won’t hesitate to drop some cash on something nice that I feel deserves it’s price tag I’ve generally found that you can get equal quality if not better for far less if u know where to look.
I love my undersized collection so I’d probably aim to fill that void first, so here goes:
1. Titanium executive or Mini star 2
2. Hitman replica
3. Vapor motion
4. Pickaxe
5. Capstan 22
6. Free solo or LT
7. Parlay or Sudo
8. Silenus or Nuitt
9. Hatrick 2
10. YYF element or mini avante garde.
I’d love to explain my reasoning by I’m currently driving on the freeway!! Lol I’ll come back and add on later.
But quick PSthe Vapor motion just came back instock here on YYE you can get a b grade for $30 right now! I say this because this is one of the throws on my list of yo-yos I think everyone should own! Do urself a favor!
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### Author:  [@skeevs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skeevs)
#### Post date: [October 30, 2023, 12:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/you-wake-up-one-day-and-your-collection-is-gone-youre-starting-from-scratch-which-yoyos-are-you-picking-up-first/357002/146 "2023-10-30T00:32:23Z")
What happened to the OD Panorama from your OG list ? 🙂
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### Author:  [@SR1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SR1)
#### Post date: [October 30, 2023, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/you-wake-up-one-day-and-your-collection-is-gone-youre-starting-from-scratch-which-yoyos-are-you-picking-up-first/357002/147 "2023-10-30T04:34:43Z")
Very honestly I haven’t used a Panorama in months. I know I was like… the biggest Panorama fan on the forums for awhile lol, but my tastes have drastically changed as I shifted from wanting to be more of a player than a collector. It’s a fun yoyo that I believe will be an all time classic down the road, but as time goes on, I find myself gravitating towards much more performant yoyos (I"ve basically only used the Klondike for the past several months).
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### Author:  [@chaosgow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chaosgow)
#### Post date: [October 30, 2023, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/you-wake-up-one-day-and-your-collection-is-gone-youre-starting-from-scratch-which-yoyos-are-you-picking-up-first/357002/148 "2023-10-30T07:11:45Z")
I am scouring the globe, doing everything in my power to refind my wanker. I don’t think anyone could steal it and ever use it in public because the whole world knows it’s mine lol. I have a lot of photos of the scratches and dings from sparking and yeeting it.
I might actually kill someone for it. I love it too much to be without it.
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### Author:  [@skeevs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skeevs)
#### Post date: [October 30, 2023, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/you-wake-up-one-day-and-your-collection-is-gone-youre-starting-from-scratch-which-yoyos-are-you-picking-up-first/357002/149 "2023-10-30T10:44:34Z")
Well, I mean you only have … about 170 yoyo’s from your collection that you posted lol.That’s a lot of throws to choose from. I’m also surprised none of the One Drops made it into your list for 2023.
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### Author:  [@SR1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SR1)
#### Post date: [September 21, 2026, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/you-wake-up-one-day-and-your-collection-is-gone-youre-starting-from-scratch-which-yoyos-are-you-picking-up-first/357002/150 "2026-09-21T19:05:33Z")
It’s been 3 years? Way past due for an update here especially since I’m not rockin with some of my previous answers lol…
**Summit 2** as my daily driver/all-rounder.
**Canopy Ti** to scratch the titanium itch.
**Wilderness 7075** for a no frills, pure performance throw.
**P3AK** for organic.
**Klondike** & **Autoscopy** for bimetals.
Would fill a 6 case and I’d be happy with that for awhiiile.
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### Author:  [@Benthrowsyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Benthrowsyoyo)
#### Post date: [September 21, 2026, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/you-wake-up-one-day-and-your-collection-is-gone-youre-starting-from-scratch-which-yoyos-are-you-picking-up-first/357002/151 "2026-09-21T19:39:30Z")
It’s been awhile since I’ve answered and my tastes have changed a bit too.
6 yoyos I would use to restart my collection are (I realize that 2 of them are bias as they are my company but I sincerely believe they are great yoyos):
1. Pop! Yoyos Weasel. Good, all-around yoyo suited to any mood I’m in. Also a dependable beater that barely picks up vibe.
2. Pop! Yoyos Salamander prototype. A competition-grade bimetal that still provides fun. Also just a uniquely powerful inner-rim bimetal.
3. C3 Galaxy Diver 7075v2. Great 5a yoyo and one of my favorite bimetals ever.
4. C3 Hydrogen Crash. Light and powerful. Another favorite i would want to instantly re-purchase should I lose my collection as it was my first bimetal.
5. Edition forma. Good tech yoyo and another beater. Also better for oldhead tricks.
6. Mk1 Lossless. I really need to get this yoyo as I love it so much!
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### Author:  [@neonfishingrod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/neonfishingrod)
#### Post date: [September 21, 2026, 8:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/you-wake-up-one-day-and-your-collection-is-gone-youre-starting-from-scratch-which-yoyos-are-you-picking-up-first/357002/152 "2026-09-21T20:18:18Z")
i think i could be satisfied forever with an oasis and a confusion. i’d maybe hunt down a pretty wm1 as well.
confusion first because turbos are in stock and id finally have a reason to try one, oasis next because marmot hunting is a long game. yeah send post
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### Author:  [@zeteczx3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zeteczx3)
#### Post date: [September 21, 2026, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/you-wake-up-one-day-and-your-collection-is-gone-youre-starting-from-scratch-which-yoyos-are-you-picking-up-first/357002/153 "2026-09-21T20:31:35Z")
If I had to start over id grab a speedaholic xx for a plastic, a shutter wide angle for a basic mono, a revora for a high end mono, a joyride for a D bearing and a unity for a nice bimetal.
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### Author:  [@Fancy-0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fancy-0)
#### Post date: [September 21, 2026, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/you-wake-up-one-day-and-your-collection-is-gone-youre-starting-from-scratch-which-yoyos-are-you-picking-up-first/357002/154 "2026-09-21T20:33:01Z")
Starting over would drastically change my approach.
- Empathy Southside (x3) - For me this yo-yo embodies my expectation of a yo-yo. It’s hard to describe. But everything about it feels right, in the most humble way.
- MFD Deadly S7ns (x3) - We just jive. What more could you want?
- Something new, straight off the showroom floor, that I’ll sell to try something else new. Because I’m sure that impulse won’t change.
Shout out to all these other yo-yos glaring at me that I didn’t mention. I like y’all too, but I’m not going back down that road again!
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### Author:  [@mandubabulam](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mandubabulam)
#### Post date: [September 21, 2026, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/you-wake-up-one-day-and-your-collection-is-gone-youre-starting-from-scratch-which-yoyos-are-you-picking-up-first/357002/155 "2026-09-21T20:37:30Z")
I cant live without the hydrangea dahlia, that would be my first pickup. After that I would get some staples I play regularly - grail, summit 1, and the wizard/warlock.
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### Author:  [@bigstupidbees](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bigstupidbees)
#### Post date: [September 21, 2026, 8:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/you-wake-up-one-day-and-your-collection-is-gone-youre-starting-from-scratch-which-yoyos-are-you-picking-up-first/357002/156 "2026-09-21T20:45:16Z")
First order of business would be getting an S2, then a Warlock, and an Asora v3 would cover my normal monometals, then I would probably wanna track down Dinosaur in the Wild. That thing rips. Another yoyo that I really like from this year is the Enso Transcendence. Miiight grab a second one of those whenever they actually release.
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### Author:  [@Billipo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Billipo)
#### Post date: [September 21, 2026, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/you-wake-up-one-day-and-your-collection-is-gone-youre-starting-from-scratch-which-yoyos-are-you-picking-up-first/357002/157 "2026-09-21T21:16:45Z")
I still have a fairly modest collection since my original response.
If my collection disappeared, I’d keep it simple seeking out currently available models - a **ZGRT El Mijo SL** , **YYT Origen** , and a **Duncan Hornet** (of course with the remaining insurance money, I’d likely buy a yacht and a new car.)
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### Author:  [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)
#### Post date: [September 24, 2026, 11:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/you-wake-up-one-day-and-your-collection-is-gone-youre-starting-from-scratch-which-yoyos-are-you-picking-up-first/357002/158 "2026-09-24T11:47:32Z")
Time has passed and updating again. These are all faves in a category.
1. Wildwood Gnomad
2. MK1xSW RBC
3. 2x C3yoyodesign Seeker
4. OneDrop Reboot
5. Toybania The Thing
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### Author:  [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)
#### Post date: [September 24, 2026, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/you-wake-up-one-day-and-your-collection-is-gone-youre-starting-from-scratch-which-yoyos-are-you-picking-up-first/357002/159 "2026-09-24T12:42:20Z")
1. Return Bottoms Dirty Caramel
2. Return Bottoms Demon’s Fun
3. Sengoku Shingen
4. ZGRT El Mijo SL
5. Dreamcraft Asora
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### Author:  [@knotgreen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/knotgreen)
#### Post date: [September 24, 2026, 1:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/you-wake-up-one-day-and-your-collection-is-gone-youre-starting-from-scratch-which-yoyos-are-you-picking-up-first/357002/160 "2026-09-24T13:33:49Z")
Static Sudo
Static Wave
Markmont Project 2 (I feel like no one talks about this yoyo and it’s one of my fav machined by OD)
Heaven Sent Creep
Recess First Base
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### Author:  [@YoyoGeezer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoyoGeezer)
#### Post date: [September 24, 2026, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/you-wake-up-one-day-and-your-collection-is-gone-youre-starting-from-scratch-which-yoyos-are-you-picking-up-first/357002/161 "2026-09-24T14:14:58Z")
This is easy; I just pick up the latest offerings from Yoyorecreation.
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