TDmonthly's Toy Fair 2007 Preview
Category: Yo-Yos

Astrojax Aqua “Glow” by Astrojax USA – Active People

The Aqua Glow version glows in the dark and is UV reactive providing an amazing light show under a black light. Each liquid-filled ball features a soft outer shell that serves as a flexible casing for the liquid, allowing for an easy, comfortable grip. Rather than a central metal weight such as standard Astrojax, the dynamics of the Aqua's fluid flows lower the rotational inertia of the balls to provide smooth orbits and prevent tangling of the string around the center ball. The string length is adjustable and stringbuds at each end of the string allow for quick and easy tuning. Launch date: November 26, 2007.
— Astrojax are hot items at Moon Rabbit Toys in Santa Fe, N.M., according to Owner Shana Hack in early summer 2009. 12/28/2007 (Price: $22.95)

Astrojax Aqua “Shiva” by Astrojax USA – Active People

The Aqua Shiva is UV reactive and looks amazing under a black light! Each liquid-filled ball features a soft outer shell that serves as a flexible casing for the liquid, allowing for an easy, comfortable grip. Rather than a central metal weight like standard Astrojax, the dynamics of the Aqua's fluid flows lowers the rotational inertia of the balls to provide smooth orbits and prevent tangling of the string around the center ball. The string length is adjustable and stringbuds at each end of the string allows for quick and easy tuning. Launch date: November 26, 2007.
— “The newest generation, Astrojax is destined to become a classic toy,” Jim Marielli of Astrojax USA told TDmonthly. 12/28/2007 (Price: $19.95)

Astrojax Aqua “Blue” by Astrojax USA – Active People

Each liquid-filled ball features a soft outer shell that serves as a flexible casing for the liquid, allowing for an easy, comfortable grip. Rather than a central metal weight such as standard Astrojax, the dynamics of the Aqua's fluid flows lower the rotational inertia of the balls to provide smooth orbits and prevent tangling of the string around the center ball. The string length is adjustable and stringbuds at each end of the string allow for quick and easy tuning. Launch date: November 26, 2007.
— “The Astrojax Aqua is a unique and patented skill toy with no competition, building upon the excitement and success of earlier versions of Astrojax, Jim Marielli of Astrojax USA told TDmonthly. 12/28/2007 (Price: $19.95)

Hardwood Yo-yo by AERO-MOTION INC.

The Yo-Yo is an ancient toy which, after thousands of years, continues to be a popular item. The Newton's Yo-Yo is offered in an array of color and natural wood finishes. Display Newton's Yo-Yo in Sir Isaac Newton's or Classic Corrugated Cardboard Displays. 7/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lightbeam by YOMEGA

This high-performance four-color light-up yo-yo combines the patented transaxle system found in the world-famous Fireball with a patented electronic pulsating eight-LED diode system to create a kaleidoscope laser-like show of colorful light patterns, which change as the yo-yo continues to spin at the end of the string. The product comes with bonus string, a trick book and a lubricant pen. “The Lightbeam has a unique centrifugal power switch that turns the yo-yo on when it detects motion and shuts it off when it’s not in use. This process extends battery life and provides for a truly colorful play experience,” Marketing Director John Marcantonio of Yomega told TDmonthly. Launch date: Spring 2007.

Past Videos: Product demonstration, WTHRA 2009 ( Watch Video) 5/23/2007 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lancer by YOMEGA

This high-performance yo-yo has a new wing shape and the Xtreme Soft Shock – XS2 system. With an oversized bearing, internal hub return system, adjustable gap system with four internally stored spacers and a revolutionary shock-absorbent core, this flexible skill yo-yo is designed for intermediate to extreme play. “Its inner core system creates a very durable product capable of taking the punishment often experienced in learning how to yo-yo. Additonally, its adjustability provides players the opportunity to grow and expand their skills within the bearing performance one single yoyo,” John Marcantonio, marketing director for Yomega, told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2007. 5/23/2007 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]