Playmaxx ran a short test run of a new memory plastic that they planned to use on the upcoming Stunt Pilot release, and the Bee GT mold was used for the test run. No dye was used in the test run for "Proyonium", a plastic that is literally bullet proof.
One evening in Chimera's Yo-Yo Chat, part of Dave's Yo-Yo Talk web board, the owner of Playmaxx and several members of the Yo-Yo Collective Club thought of this idea. Scarecrow, Matt Carter, quickly made this artwork and the Albino Bee was born. The character on the logo is a bee version of Duncan demonstrator Steve Brown.
Only 12 to 15 of these were ever assembled, and never sold. The owner of Playmaxx gave them to friends and Yo-Yo Collective members. It quickly became one of the hottest collectibles from the Playmaxx era. The Albino Bee is a essentially a Bee GT made from natural Proyonium halves, with a special limited logo from Scarecrow.
BUYER BEWARE: A number of fakes (counterfeits) have been sold on ebay by a registered seller. I was contacted several years ago for artwork for this item because the seller had a few dozen albino halves never assembled by Playmaxx. They also contacted Scarecrow for original art. Both of us of course "REFUSED". They have somehow been printing fake sidecaps for Albinos and selling them as original. Compare the colors and sharpness of the original here when considering a purchase. Beware of other playmaxx items from this seller. See also the Playmaxx "Beefcake Bee GT" in this museum. -February 7, 2025
