# YoYoRecreation Appreciation Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Collectors Corner\ **Created:** [July 27, 2012, 1:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-appreciation-thread/40764 "2012-07-27T01:55:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 111
**Author:** ![yuki\_onitsura](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yuki_onitsura/32/1162_2.png) [@yuki\_onitsura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yuki_onitsura)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2014, 12:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-appreciation-thread/40764/2202 "2014-04-10T00:02:33Z")
> [@brandonlee98](#): > > Ok so as you may have figured the top two are the new Dreadnaughts then below that in the center is the new 2017 Sleipner yup its raw and the red writing in the center is a hand written 2017 to either side obviously is an old school Sleip and then on the bottom left to right 2017 proto blink in the middle and 7075 proto on the right. I’ve yet to string them but I know a lot of folks wanted to see them so … > > Happy throwing! Wowza! That is just way too much awesome for one photo! And all in gorgeous silver as well. _drools_ Yuki ---
**Author:** ![Sanchez202](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d9b06d/32.png) [@Sanchez202](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sanchez202)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2014, 12:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-appreciation-thread/40764/2203 "2014-04-10T00:58:11Z")
The 2017 sleipnir seems a little smaller than the regular 7075 version. ---
**Author:** ![yuki\_onitsura](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yuki_onitsura/32/1162_2.png) [@yuki\_onitsura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yuki_onitsura)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2014, 1:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-appreciation-thread/40764/2204 "2014-04-10T01:18:20Z")
> [@Sanchez202](#): > > The 2017 sleipnir seems a little smaller than the regular 7075 version. Could just be the camera angle. The 2017 Sleipnir looks to be shot from right on top while I can see some of the side profile of the 7075s. That being said, a slightly smaller Sleipnir would be quite an intriguing prospect. Yuki ---
**Author:** ![brandonlee98](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a88e4f/32.png) [@brandonlee98](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/brandonlee98)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2014, 2:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-appreciation-thread/40764/2205 "2014-04-10T02:10:04Z")
Ya not a great picture. I’ll try and get a few more up when I get home this evening. When I set them side by side they are the same height and stacked on top of one another same diameter pretty scientific eh? I wish I had a digital scale and micrometer. ---
**Author:** ![Gambit](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gambit/32/1358_2.png) [@Gambit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gambit)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2014, 9:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-appreciation-thread/40764/2206 "2014-04-10T09:21:05Z")
Brandonlee you are a gentleman and a scholar. Thanks for taking the plunge and showing us all your mighty hoard. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![brandonlee98](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a88e4f/32.png) [@brandonlee98](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/brandonlee98)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2014, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-appreciation-thread/40764/2207 "2014-04-10T18:58:50Z")
Hey no worries Gambit, thanks for the kind words. I am not a great player by any means and this makes it a little bit of a challenge to accurately describe each throw. What I can say is they do live up to the YYR name in terms of smoothness and spin time. IMHO they are well worth it, especially if you are a fan of the slightly undersized throws. As Nathan pointed out the new protos look like a Blink and the Messiah had child with the Blinks center and the Messiahs rims. Hopefully some other folks with more skills will take the plunge and give us a better idea of what these beauties can do. Cheers! ---
**Author:** ![stickman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/stickman/32/72733_2.png) [@stickman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stickman)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2014, 3:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-appreciation-thread/40764/2208 "2014-04-12T03:55:44Z")
I received my 2017 Sleipner today and thought I would share a photo of it. When I compare it to my regular 7075 Sleipner I found that the specs are so close as to not be worth really discussing. The diameter, weight & width are all so close that it would require some very specialized measuring tools that I don’t possess. In the throw, again I have a very difficult time discerning a difference as of yet. I expected to feel the difference in materials more than I could, but there is just no discernible difference I can point to. It’s a great YoYo for sure, but when I then go throw my Draupnir I wonder why YoYoRecreation spends any time with their legacy designs anymore. The Draupnir is such a superior YoYo to anything else they use to produce (IMO) that it seems odd to me. Anyway, it’s a fantastic YoYo for sure, and if the Sleipner is what you want, then this is the real thing and it’s reasonably priced. I’m still very pleased I purchased it. I always wanted a second Sleipner. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/4/1/d41800d1e05315a8a09bb493dc75c6de8d479c8f.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![CaliBuddha](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/calibuddha/32/156_2.png) [@CaliBuddha](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaliBuddha)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2014, 3:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-appreciation-thread/40764/2209 "2014-04-12T03:58:50Z")
Thank you for quality photos. ---
**Author:** ![Sanchez202](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d9b06d/32.png) [@Sanchez202](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sanchez202)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2014, 12:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-appreciation-thread/40764/2210 "2014-04-13T00:50:53Z")
I missed the delivery yesterday, and had to wait till today to go pick it up. It’s pretty nice! ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/6/d/16d4637fbf0effb86dbd003e7b685972a73e29e3.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Bina](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bina/32/933_2.png) [@Bina](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bina)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2014, 6:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-appreciation-thread/40764/2211 "2014-04-13T06:11:03Z")
> [@stickman](#): > > I wonder why YoYoRecreation spends any time with their legacy designs anymore. Well I think they don’t spend time with legacy designs, I think all these prototypes that was now available are just left overs from past. Just something to throw on sale on Yoyo day. On eyyc they were selling prototypes of six and it was just old prototype from early stage of six design, I assume these were same case. From my conversation with Kongo, I really think they are now focusing just on brand new models. ---
**Author:** ![Pineapple\_Jumpsuit](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pineapple_jumpsuit/32/1431_2.png) [@Pineapple\_Jumpsuit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pineapple_Jumpsuit)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2014, 3:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-appreciation-thread/40764/2212 "2014-04-13T15:22:10Z")
Agh I want one of these so bad, I don’t have a sleipnir and it seems like a very good price to me, I am also interested in the d bearing one. On a different note I prefer the look of the legacy models by a lot so although I would like more bi metals, I would like a new legacy to be thrown in there every once in a while. ---
**Author:** ![azunyan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/43a26b/32.png) [@azunyan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/azunyan)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2014, 3:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-appreciation-thread/40764/2213 "2014-04-13T15:28:36Z")
> [@Bina](#): > > Well I think they don’t spend time with legacy designs, I think all these prototypes that was now available are just left overs from past. Just something to throw on sale on Yoyo day. On eyyc they were selling prototypes of six and it was just old prototype from early stage of six design, I assume these were same case. From my conversation with Kongo, I really think they are now focusing just on brand new models. thats what ive been saying the whole time only to be ignored because you guys were too busy speculating what it could be. it even SAYS its a prototype in the japanese version. ---
**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:** [April 14, 2014, 5:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-appreciation-thread/40764/2214 "2014-04-14T17:58:48Z")
> [@Bina](#): > > Well I think they don’t spend time with legacy designs, I think all these prototypes that was now available are just left overs from past. Just something to throw on sale on Yoyo day. On eyyc they were selling prototypes of six and it was just old prototype from early stage of six design, I assume these were same case. From my conversation with Kongo, I really think they are now focusing just on brand new models. yoyorecreation has never done anything like it! as if he had released the splash Dreadnought G using old stock pieces with the old laser engraving visible against the light, or as if made the last ​​colors of Overdrive(example the yye edition) with the old prototype without a hub … want to fool around! ;D :wink: ---
**Author:** ![Gambit](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gambit/32/1358_2.png) [@Gambit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gambit)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2014, 12:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-appreciation-thread/40764/2215 "2014-04-15T12:16:25Z")
Far be it from me to talk about non-YYR topics, however I feel this is worth mentioning. > **[Hiroyuki Suzuki in Paris 2014 – Something New](https://yoyonews.com/2014/04/14/hiroyuki-suzuki-in-paris-2014/)** > > Four-time World Champion Hiroyuki Suzuki shows off “sOMEThING New” from Paris in this new video. Remember last year at the 2013 World YoYo Contest when we gave you a peek at a new proto… So, sOMEThING’s new yoyo, hashtagged #titanium and #stainless. Says he had a proto at worlds last year so it’s been in development for a while, and from the look of it in the video it appears to have weight rings on the inside edge. A titanium throw with steel rims maybe? If so, it’s going to cost a flipping fortune. However I’m interested to see how it develops. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![agredano1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/agredano1/32/1342_2.png) [@agredano1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/agredano1)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2014, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-appreciation-thread/40764/2216 "2014-04-16T18:11:08Z")
[http://yoyorecreation.jp/draupnir.html](http://yoyorecreation.jp/draupnir.html) …GOLD DRAUPNIR!!!. Ok, I already have a DRAUP so I’m good, those who do t should jump for it. …On a side note I have been offered a 7075 ANGLAM, yes it’s a great throw that I have yet to play, but I’d rather have a YYR Laser. Anyone what to elaborate on this idea of YYA sOMEThING over YYR. I am a man of all Japanese metal yoyos because quality is best when it comes from Japan INHO. I’m a YYR player after all and don’t want to mix my veggies with my mashed potatoes. ---
**Author:** ![azunyan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/43a26b/32.png) [@azunyan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/azunyan)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2014, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-appreciation-thread/40764/2217 "2014-04-16T18:56:26Z")
the new draupnir is an attune’d version, meaning akitoshi tokubuchi’s version, with a wider gap. ---
**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:** [April 16, 2014, 7:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-appreciation-thread/40764/2218 "2014-04-16T19:23:49Z")
> [@azunyan](#): > > the new draupnir is an attune’d version, meaning akitoshi tokubuchi’s version, with a wider gap. That sounds amazing. Damn so tempting. ---
**Author:** ![J\_Singh\_2K](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/j_singh_2k/32/1250_2.png) [@J\_Singh\_2K](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/J_Singh_2K)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2014, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-appreciation-thread/40764/2219 "2014-04-16T20:47:58Z")
I wish YYR engraved on the 2017 Sleipnirs rather then writing on them ---
**Author:** ![Sanchez202](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d9b06d/32.png) [@Sanchez202](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sanchez202)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2014, 9:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-appreciation-thread/40764/2220 "2014-04-16T21:04:16Z")
> [@J\_Singh\_2K](#): > > I wish YYR engraved on the 2017 Sleipnirs rather then writing on them Yeah… The numbers are running off on mine. ---
**Author:** ![yuki\_onitsura](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yuki_onitsura/32/1162_2.png) [@yuki\_onitsura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yuki_onitsura)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2014, 11:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-appreciation-thread/40764/2221 "2014-04-16T23:08:21Z")
I don’t think YYR ever intended to send those prototypes out to the public when they marked them with red pen. Probably more for the purposes of just keeping track of the prototypes in their workshop. I do think it would have been nice if they’d engraved them before shipping them out but hey, what can you do. Yuki [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-appreciation-thread/40764.md?page=110) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-appreciation-thread/40764.md?page=112)