RELEASE INFORMATION
19 NOVEMBER 2021
114.99 USD FOR ORANGE, EETSIT AND DOC POP SPECIAL EDITION, 124.99 USD FOR UNKNOWN, 99.99 USD FOR RAW
7068 ALUMINIUM
71 ORANGE, 37 EETSIT, 21 DOC POP SPECIAL EDITION, 36 UNKNOWN, 24 RAW MADE
Diameter 52mm, Width 39MM, Gap 4.4mM
65.5G
M4 x 10mm axle
CONCAVE C bearinG
19MM TYPE 40 LANDING PADS RESPONSE
The history of The End is best told by the people who created it: Doctor Popular, Phil Cox and Nick Corea-also known as Feral Parrot. Its story began with unfinished Eetsit halves, continued through years of yo-yo modification and eventually produced both The End and the name Yes, Absolutely. It is a history substantial enough to fill an hour-long conversation. The End Part II brings that history into a more consistent modern production. Finale completes the work begun by Prelude.
THE FINALE… NOW SHOWING
Discarded End Part II (Prelude) halves.
Prelude sold almost immediately.
The End Part II had not originally been intended as two separate releases. Manufacturing issues associated with the first batch of 7068 aluminium forced the project to be divided. Several Prelude bearing seats were slightly too loose, while the planned red-and-white splash finish developed oversized white areas instead of the controlled popcorn pattern that had been envisioned.
Because a premium had been paid to guarantee a minimum quantity at RSO’s expected standard, an entirely new production batch was commissioned. The inconsistent splash finish was abandoned. The delay created an unexpected opportunity: The End Part II could be refined again before its return.
Finale was born from a production problem. It benefited from the additional time.
PERFECT ENDING
The differences between Prelude and Finale are subtle but deliberate.
Finale's rims are slightly rounder, softening the outer silhouette. Its Schmoove grooves were revised to more closely reproduce those of the original End, while the overall width was reduced by 1mm. At 39mm wide, Finale moves closer to the proportions of its predecessor. On the string, the difference between the two releases is extremely subtle. Finale retains the same fundamental character as Prelude: lighter and quicker than Mecha-Bapezilla, with the taller walls inherited from the original End. The narrower width and revised curvature are more apparent in the hand than during play.
JUST AS STUNNING
Its surface treatment recalls the velvety Type III hard-coat anodization associated with classic Anti-Yo releases - a texture Nick Corea likened to non-stick cookware.
The external engravings on every Finale are indexed across both halves. When the yo-yo is turned over, the words remain orientated in the same direction. The engravings on the rim, cup and nipple were applied in a single setup without repositioning each half, producing consistent placement throughout the run. The word SCHMOOVE is also present within the response area.
THE COLORWAYS
Orange. Extensive experimentation with the discarded Prelude halves produced an orange closely resembling the colour of the original End. It is the most direct visual connection to the release that began the story.
Eesit. The silver-and-brown pairing pays tribute to the Anti-Yo Eetsit - the yo-yo from which the original End was created. It brings the project back to its raw material, both literally and historically.
Unknown. Bryan Figueroa’s Unknown edition uses a black fade, giving Finale a darker and more contemporary appearance.
Doc Pop. Doc Pop’s purple fade was released through his Patreon page as a dedicated special edition.
Raw. Additional raw pieces were produced for the modders who prefer to make the final finish their own. The movie may be complete. The raw editions leave room for a director’s cut.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
POPCORN ENAMEL PIN
A PAIR OF 19MM MAROON TYPE 40 LANDING PADS RESPONSE
CUSTOM STRING BY ARLEQUIN STRINGS
REPEATER TRICK VIDEO BY DOC POP
BACK FOR AN ENCORE
The Finale is not quite the end. A titanium version has already been prototyped. It is slated for a January 2022 release, carrying the design into its final material form.