These modern yo-yos are much improved over the classics such as the Imperial and the Butterfly. I'm an adult, avid Amazon.com shopper and am re-learning yo-yos The Duncan Bumblebbee is the best I've tried yet. I can't do tricks yet, but this one has a very because they are fun. This yo-yo has a smooth action and the sleep/spin time is fantastic. It does have a weird sound right before the yo-yo returns, but that might be the brake or is just spinning fast. So for that I give it 4 stars. Just under $9 here. When selecting a gift to a child, I recommend this one (the Bumblebee) or the Duncan Mosquito. For a few more $$$, you get a much better yo-yo than the classic Imperial or Butterfly. Those aren't bad, but invest a few $$ more and your child will like it better. It's a good, inexpensive toy, and for a child, they will learn concentration skills and hand-eye coordination.