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What is a Yoyos?
A yo-yo is a toy consisting of an axle connected to two disks, and a string looped around the axle, similar to a spool.
It is an ancient toy with proof of existence since 500 BCE. The yo-yo was also called a Bangalore in the 17th century
Where Can I Buy Yoyos In South Africa?
Toys R Us
Address: 12, Wood mead Retail Park, 1 Waterval Cres, Wood mead, Johannesburg, 2191
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 PM
Phone: 087 234 8513
Toy Kingdom Clearwater
Address: Shop UM017E, Clearwater Mall, Hendrik Potgieter Drive &, Christiaan de Wet Rd, Strubens Valley, Roodepoort, 1735
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 PM
Phone: 011 475 0073
Flow DNA
Address: 388 Clarence Rd, Pringle Bay, 7196
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
Phone: 083 270 1131
SA DIABOLOS
Address: 38 Celts Rd, Caversham Glen, Pinetown, 3610
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
Phone: 073 454 5793
Yo Yo Fashion
Address: Shop No. 08, 8 Pretoria Rd, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1619
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 PM
Phone: 062 166 4925
Percale Promo – Corporate & Promotional Gifts & Clothing
Address: 46 Fanny Ave, Norwood, Johannesburg, 2192Areas served: Free State and nearby areas
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 PM
Phone: 086 174 4387
What are the 2 types of yoyos?
So in yo-yoing today, you basically got two different shapes and three different types of yo-yo’s. The two shapes, which we’ve touched on before, is imperial® shaped, where it’s kind of rounded.
And then there’s the butterfly shape, where if you put two butterflies together, these are two different yo-yo’s.
What is a yoyo actually called?
A yo-yo (also spelled yoyo) is a toy consisting of an axle connected to two disks, and a string looped around the axle, similar to a spool. It is an ancient toy with proof of existence since 500 BCE. The yo-yo was also called a bandalore in the 17th century.