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HISTORY:
2002
Duncan Toys purchases the assets of Playmaxx Inc, officially securing Duncan's position as the #1 Yo-Yo Manufacturer in the world. Among the models added to the Duncan line are the ProYo, Bumble Bee, and Cold Fusion yo-yos. With the purchase, Duncan also acquires a number of patents, including four patents covering "Brake Pad Technology", a form of response system for yo-yos. Players everywhere rejoice.

2003
Duncan Toys releases the Speed Beetle, Flying Panda, and Throwmonkey yo-yos. The international player community declares them to be the finest competition yo-yos released by Duncan to date.

2004
Duncan Toys celebrates its 75th Anniversary with a 25' yo-yo shaped balloon, a full line of Juggling products, special edition Vintage yo-yos, a new line of gyroscopes, a series of instructional CD-ROMS, and the release of the FH Zero. The FH Zero becomes the new standard for competition yo-yos. Also released is the Freehand MG, the most expensive mass-produced yo-yo ever sold. Retail price is $400.

2005
Duncan Toys releases the wooden Satellite yo-yo, a reproduction of one of its most recognizable models from the 1960s. Also released are the Philippine National Yo-Yo Contest DVD, and the Yo-Yo Viking Tour DVD. The Viking Tour DVD is the first ever tour DVD from a yo-yo company, and is immediately recognized as the most entertaining yo-yo video ever released for sale.

2006
Duncan Toys introduces a new line of footbags; Daredevil, Spider, and Roadrunner. TV commercials featuring footbags, juggling, and yo-yos are aired in conjunction with ESPN sponsored World Juggling Federation's National Juggling Competition.

U.S. National Yo-Yo Master Steve Brown, leaves his position with Duncan to focus on his stage career. Jack Ringca is appointed as Duncan Crew Worldwide Leader, and assumes many of Steve's responsibilities.

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