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''For the re-branded version produced by Duncan Toys, see [[Duncan Bumblebee]].''
  
''For the re-branded version produced by Duncan Toys, see [[Duncan Bumblebee]].''
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{{infobox simple | name = Turbo Bumble Bee
  
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| image = TBB.jpg
  
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| manufacturer = [[Playmaxx|ProYo]]
  
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| Release date = 1997
  
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| shape = Modified
  
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| color = Various
  
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| weight = 52 grams
  
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| dimensions = Diameter: 57mm <br> Width: 28mm
 
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| material = Plastic with laminated paper pogs
  
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| bearing_size = Size A (5mm x 10mm x 4mm)
  
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| response = Brake Pad Technology (BPT)}}The '''ProYo Turbo Bumble Bee''' was [[Playmaxx]]'s most successful yo-yo. With its mismatched black and yellow halves (as well as black and yellow string), this yo-yo got its name from the noise that the bearing made after the user plays with the yo-yo for some time.
  
   
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The Bumblebee was known for being a very smooth player once the Brake Pads were broken in, that led to gaining the nickname "Butterbee" because it was considered as smooth as butter.
  
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|manufacturer=[[Playmaxx]]
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|release_date=1997
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|shelf_status=Discontinued
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|shape=Modified
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|color(s)=Various, primarily Black/Yellow halves
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|weight=52 grams
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|dimensions=Diameter: 57mm <br> Width: 28mm
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|material=Plastic with laminated paper pogs
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|bearing=Size A (5mm x 10mm x 4mm)
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|response_system=Brake Pad Technology (BPT)}}
   
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The '''ProYo Turbo Bumble Bee''' was [[Playmaxx]]'s most successful yo-yo. With its mismatched black and yellow halves (as well as black and yellow string), this yo-yo got its name from the noise that the bearing made after the user plays with the yo-yo for some time.
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The TBB featured a stainless steel A-sized ball bearing and a [[Shapes|Modified-style body shape]].
  
   
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This yo-yo was the first plastic yo-yo to use Playmaxx's patented [[Response Systems#Brake Pads|Brake Pads]], a response system using cork-like rubber stickers in a [[Response Systems#Starbursts|starburst-like]] pattern around the area of the bearing. Originally, the Turbo Bumble Bee was to use a [[ProYo Turbo Bumble Bee Prototype|reverse starburst]] response system, but this was changed to the Brake Pads known to this day.
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The TBB featured a stainless steel A-sized ball bearing and a [[Shapes|Modified-style body shape]]. It was the first plastic yo-yo to use Playmaxx's patented [[Response Systems#Brake Pads|Brake Pads]], a response system using replaceable, cork-like rubber stickers in a [[Response Systems#Starbursts|starburst-like]] pattern around the area of the bearing. Originally, the Turbo Bumble Bee was to use a [[ProYo Turbo Bumble Bee Prototype|reverse starburst]] system, but this was changed to the Brake Pads known to this day.
   
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The Turbo Bumble Bee was also licensed to [[Bandai]] for the ''Hyper Yo-Yo'' line and was released in Japan as the [[ProYo Hyper Wasp]].
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The Bumblebee was known for being a very smooth player once the Brake Pads were broken in, that led to gaining the nickname "Butterbee" because it was considered as smooth as butter. The yo-yo was also licensed to [[Bandai]] for the ''Hyper Yo-Yo'' line and released in Japan as the [[ProYo Hyper Wasp]].
   
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When Duncan bought out Playmaxx, the yo-yo was re-branded as simply the [[Duncan Bumblebee|Bumblebee]].
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When Duncan had bought out Playmaxx, the yo-yo was re-branded as simply the [[Duncan Bumblebee|Bumblebee]].
   
 
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Image:Turbo_bumble_bee_response.jpg|Internals
  
Image:Turbo_bumble_bee_response.jpg|Internals
 
image:Playmaxxkillerbee.jpg|The '''[[ProYo Killer Bee]]''', a special red edition distributed to contest winners (from Dave Schulte's collection)
 
image:Playmaxxkillerbee.jpg|The '''[[ProYo Killer Bee]]''', a special red edition distributed to contest winners (from Dave Schulte's collection)
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Th IMG 0456.jpg|ProYo Turbo Bumble Bee/ProFire 18" x 28" poster
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Th IMG 0456.jpg|ProYo Turbo Bumble Bee/ProFire 18" x 28" (504 inches) poster
 
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Latest revision as of 00:03, 5 June 2020

For the re-branded version produced by Duncan Toys, see Duncan Bumblebee.


The ProYo Turbo Bumble Bee was Playmaxx's most successful yo-yo. With its mismatched black and yellow halves (as well as black and yellow string), this yo-yo got its name from the noise that the bearing made after the user plays with the yo-yo for some time.

The TBB featured a stainless steel A-sized ball bearing and a Modified-style body shape. It was the first plastic yo-yo to use Playmaxx's patented Brake Pads, a response system using replaceable, cork-like rubber stickers in a starburst-like pattern around the area of the bearing. Originally, the Turbo Bumble Bee was to use a reverse starburst system, but this was changed to the Brake Pads known to this day.

The Bumblebee was known for being a very smooth player once the Brake Pads were broken in, that led to gaining the nickname "Butterbee" because it was considered as smooth as butter. The yo-yo was also licensed to Bandai for the Hyper Yo-Yo line and released in Japan as the ProYo Hyper Wasp.

When Duncan had bought out Playmaxx, the yo-yo was re-branded as simply the Bumblebee.

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