Mixing up a buzz with the Oster Beehive Blender (pictures)

The Oster Beehive Blender has 600 watts at its disposal. You can purchase it with a 5- or 6-ounce glass jar in a variety of colors. Click through to see how Oster has modernized its classic Osterizer.

The switch mirrors the older version exactly. Flip it up to turn on the blender, or push it down to pulse.

The handle sits to either side of the base, letting you pick it up with your right or left hand.

It's easy to put the jar in place by resting it on this spindle.

The spindle turns the blades with 600 watts of power.

Put in your food and you're ready to go.

The lid and jar are both dishwasher-safe.

Don't forget the feeder cap.

The base looks metallic but is actually lightweight plastic.

Since it's simply resting on a spindle, the jar isn't as snug on the base as I'd like.

The whipped cream turned out well and passed the flip test.

The pesto couldn't cycle down to the blades.

The Oster Beehive brings an old model to the 21st century.