Mk1 Unicorn

Is it a yoyo? Or a spintop?

The Unicorn is a cap-compatible bimetal that looks unassuming before being adorned with its “horns”, which transform it into a unique palm-spinning toy that still plays like a traditional unresponsive yo-yo.

The core idea behind the Unicorn was to make something that crossed the line between yoyo and spin-top, making it ideal for palm-spins, walk-the-dog-sideways, and other fun ideas that aren’t always practical with other yo-yos.

MK1 YoYos dug through the history of yo-yo/top combinations, sometimes playfully called “terror tops”, and came away with a shape & size that took those ideas into a more unresponsive direction.

The Unicorn features removable caps, allowing you to customize your yoyo like never before. These caps are cross-compatible with most Duncan-sized (48mm) yoyo caps.

  • 56g (without caps)
  • 44.1mm wide
  • 55.0mm diameter
  • 12mm axle
  • 7075 body
  • Stainless steel weight rings
  • Polycarbonate caps (translucent)
  • POM caps (black)

Early release at the 2023 US National Yoyo Contest in Mesa, Arizona.

First retail release of 120 units on August 5th, 2023.

Second retail release of 240 units on February 16th, 2024.