Where as most of us grew up on cheap plastic Duncans, the Catch 22 Yo-Yo caters to our new elitist tastes. We may not be able to even use a "Yo-Yo," but we need an uberpremium version all the same. With just 70 in existence, each Catch 22 is constructed from a black aluminium base and titanium rims. Equipped with an extra large bearing system and a "silicone response system," the Catch 22 starts to sound a lot more like a sports car than a yo-yo. But then again, at $US460, it's priced a lot more like a sports car than a yo-yo, too. [YoYoNation via Uncrate]

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Swedish designer Peter Thuvander likes yo-yo's so much that he designed an iPhone charger concept around them. Called the iYo (what else?), the device charges its lithium ion battery cell with an OLPC crank that's turned using the spinning power of a yo-yo. "The remote control needs only 30 cranks—which is nothing when you yo-yo," he said. Just 30 cranks and your dignity, Peter. I kid, of course, being someone who sleeps with a Duncan yo-yo under his pillow. The video demonstrates what a good idea this is:

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