Yo-Yo Legacy Project

A project in Minneapolis, MN by Virgil Leih
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Desktop Art celebrating Pedro Flores' introduction of the Yo-Yo in America with 5 historically significant Yo-Yos in exotic woods.
Backers: 67
Average Pledge Per Backer: $229

Funded: $15,334 of $15,000
Dates: Jun 9th -> Jul 9th (30 days)
Project By: Virgil Leih
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Latest News

Fully funded!!!

July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! The project is 100% funded! What a journey. We still have around 19 hours left, so if anyone you know wants to take part, they need to hurry! We can't wait to begin shipping out these yo-yos. Thank you!  (Read More)

The last days...and a new video by Brandon Vu!

July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
So close! Less than $500 away from our final goal! Great news: Brandon Vu, the two-time Australian National Yo-Yo champ, made an absolutely incredible video about the Yo-Yo Legacy Project. If you want to see the full performance potential of these... (Read More)

Halfway...no, two-thirds...no, 70% of the way!

June 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
What a rocket-shot of a week! Our goal is starting to feel in reach. We still have 15 days left in the campaign, so now is not the time to rest. Do you know of any online yo-yo communities that would like to hear about this project? Tell us about... (Read More)

YoYoJoe just made a great video about the project

June 18th - via: kickstarter.com
YoYoJoe, an Illinois State Yoyo Freestyle Champion, did an unboxing video of the Yo-Yo Legacy Project Quintet! Watch it here: https://youtu.be/Ac-z0jN6OWU  (Read More)

Celebrity endorsement!

June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Lucky Meisenheimer, M.D., Guinness world record holder, author of “Lucky’s Collectors Guide to 20th Century Yo-Yos," and overall LEGEND, said this about us: "The Yo-Yo Legacy Project is a magnificent set honoring the great classic yo-yos. Every... (Read More)

More than a quarter of the way!

June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, this feels good. Couldn't have done it without you. But it isn't over. We are going to push and share and tweet our way to the finish line. Will you help us? If want an idea of what to share, try this amazing video that the Youtube channel... (Read More)

If you can see this post, it means you believe in me.

June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

And...we're off!

June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Day 1. What a whirlwind. This is our first project, so we really didn't know what to expect, but we sure appreciate everyone that has dropped by, and for all the nice notes from family and friends. Our main focus now will be to get the word out to... (Read More)

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