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	[[Category:Gladiators]]		[[Category:Gladiators]]
	~~[[Category:Insecticons]]~~
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	===''Timelines''===		===''Timelines''===
	[[File:Buzzclaw 2005 botcon toy.jpg\|right\|upright=1.95\|thumb\|No, they never explained why I'm part lizard.]]		[[File:Buzzclaw 2005 botcon toy.jpg\|right\|upright=1.95\|thumb\|No, they never explained why I'm part lizard.]]
	*'''Descent into Evil''' (Multi-pack, 2005)		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1\|'''Descent into Evil''' (Multi-pack, [[2005]])}}</ul>
	**''Accessories'': Claw-pack, tail/shield		:*''Accessories'': Claw-pack, tail/shield

	: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' ~~[[Predacon (BW)\|Predacon]]~~ [[Fuzor]] [[Buzzclaw (BW)#~~Beast Wars~~\|Buzzclaw]], ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)\|Timelines]]'' Buzzclaw transforms into a praying mantis-lizard monster. Its [[beast mode]] foreclaws and wing-assembly can be used as a hand-held melee weapon, and its tail can be mounted on its arm as a shield. Buzzclaw was only available as part of the main seven-piece "Descent into Evil" box-set from [[BotCon 2005]], packaged with [[Chromia (G1)#Timelines\|Chromia]], [[Dirge (Timelines)#Timelines\|Dirge]], [[Deathsaurus (G1)#Timelines\|Deathsaurus]], [[Outback (G1)#Timelines\|Fallback]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Timelines\|Ironhide]], and [[Ricochet (Timelines)#Timelines\|Ricochet]].		: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' Basic-class [[Fuzor]] [[Buzzclaw (BW)#Toys\|Buzzclaw]], ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)\|Timelines]]'' Buzzclaw transforms into a praying mantis/lizard hybrid monster. Its [[beast mode]] foreclaws and wing-assembly can be used as a hand-held melee weapon, and its tail can be mounted on its arm as a shield.

	: ~~The~~ same ~~mold~~ is ~~used by ''Timelines'' Dirge,~~ the ~~[[Virulent Clone]]s, and~~ ''~~[[Transformers:~~ Universe ~~(2003 toyline)\|Universe]]~~'' [[Repugnus ~~(G1)#Universe (2003)\|Repugnus]]~~.		: Due to a production error, all Buzzclaws had their beast mode lower jaw misassembled, so the mandibles point downwards like a funny bandito moustache. This same assembly error is also found in the other BotCon uses of the mold as well as ''Universe'' Repugnus, leading fans to joke that the original Fuzor Buzzclaw is the "misassembled" one.

	:~~Due to a production error~~, ~~all Buzzclaws had their beast mode lower jaw misassembled~~, ~~so the mandibles point downwards like a funny bandito moustache~~. ~~This~~ same ~~assembly error~~ is ~~also found in~~ the ~~other BotCon uses of the mold as well as~~ ''Universe'' Repugnus~~, leading fans to joke that the original Fuzor Buzzclaw is the "misassembled" one~~.		: Buzzclaw was only available as part of the main seven-piece "Descent into Evil" box-set from [[BotCon 2005]], packaged with [[Chromia (G1)#Timelines\|Chromia]], [[Dirge (Timelines)#Toys\|Dirge]], [[Deathsaurus (G1)#Timelines\|Deathsaurus]], [[Outback (G1)#Timelines\|Fallback]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Timelines\|Ironhide]], and [[Ricochet (Timelines)#Toys\|Ricochet]].

			: The same mold is used by his box-mate ''Timelines'' Dirge, the [[Virulent Clone#Toya\|Virulent Clones]], and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Repugnus (G1)#Universe (2003)\|Repugnus]].

	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/BCBuzzclaw/buzzclaw.htm More information on Buzzclaw at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/BCBuzzclaw/buzzclaw.htm More information on Buzzclaw at TFU.info]''

Fritz: /* Timelines */

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===Timelines===		===''Timelines''===
	[[File:Buzzclaw 2005 botcon toy.jpg\|right\|upright=1.95\|thumb\|No, they never explained why I'm part lizard.]]		[[File:Buzzclaw 2005 botcon toy.jpg\|right\|upright=1.95\|thumb\|No, they never explained why I'm part lizard.]]
	*'''Descent into Evil''' (Multi-pack, 2005)		*'''Descent into Evil''' (Multi-pack, 2005)

Saix: clean up, replaced: Deathsaurus (Victory) → Deathsaurus (G1) (2)

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clean up, replaced: Deathsaurus (Victory) → Deathsaurus (G1) (2)

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	{{disambig3\|Buzzclaw}}		{{disambig3\|Buzzclaw}}
	:''Buzzclaw is a [[Decepticon]] [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]] from the [[Descent into Evil]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''		:''Buzzclaw is a [[Decepticon]] [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]] from the [[Descent into Evil]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
	[[File:BotCon2005 Buzzclaw CardArt.jpg\|right\|upright=1.2\|thumb\|]]		[[File:BotCon2005 Buzzclaw CardArt.jpg\|right\|upright=1.2\|thumb]]

	'''Buzzclaw''' is one of the few surviving members of the Insecticons in his time. A former [[Gladiatorial combat\|pit-fighter]] from [[Polyhex]], he prefers hand-to-hand—or, more accurately, terrible-foreclaw-to-sternum—combat over using ranged weapons. He just likes killing, and killing up-close. He's spent a ''lot'' of time working on that, studying many forms of unarmed combat.		'''Buzzclaw''' is one of the few surviving members of the Insecticons in his time. A former [[Gladiatorial combat\|pit-fighter]] from [[Polyhex]], he prefers hand-to-hand—or, more accurately, terrible-foreclaw-to-sternum—combat over using ranged weapons. He just likes killing, and killing up-close. He's spent a ''lot'' of time working on that, studying many forms of unarmed combat.

	He has teamed up with the rogue [[Deathsaurus (~~Victory~~)\|Deathsaurus]], who is attempting to unlock the Insecticons' diluted clone-making abilities in order to bring the Decepticons back to the mighty force they once were.<ref>''Timelines'' BotCon 2005 Buzzclaw profile card</ref>		He has teamed up with the rogue [[Deathsaurus (G1)\|Deathsaurus]], who is attempting to unlock the Insecticons' diluted clone-making abilities in order to bring the Decepticons back to the mighty force they once were.<ref>''Timelines'' BotCon 2005 Buzzclaw profile card</ref>

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
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	**''Accessories'': Claw-pack, tail/shield		**''Accessories'': Claw-pack, tail/shield

	: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacon]] [[Fuzor]] [[Buzzclaw (BW)#Beast Wars\|Buzzclaw]], ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)\|Timelines]]'' Buzzclaw transforms into a praying mantis-lizard monster. Its [[beast mode]] foreclaws and wing-assembly can be used as a hand-held melee weapon, and its tail can be mounted on its arm as a shield. Buzzclaw was only available as part of the main seven-piece "Descent into Evil" box-set from [[BotCon 2005]], packaged with [[Chromia (G1)#Timelines\|Chromia]], [[Dirge (Timelines)#Timelines\|Dirge]], [[Deathsaurus (~~Victory~~)#Timelines\|Deathsaurus]], [[Outback (G1)#Timelines\|Fallback]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Timelines\|Ironhide]], and [[Ricochet (Timelines)#Timelines\|Ricochet]].		: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacon]] [[Fuzor]] [[Buzzclaw (BW)#Beast Wars\|Buzzclaw]], ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)\|Timelines]]'' Buzzclaw transforms into a praying mantis-lizard monster. Its [[beast mode]] foreclaws and wing-assembly can be used as a hand-held melee weapon, and its tail can be mounted on its arm as a shield. Buzzclaw was only available as part of the main seven-piece "Descent into Evil" box-set from [[BotCon 2005]], packaged with [[Chromia (G1)#Timelines\|Chromia]], [[Dirge (Timelines)#Timelines\|Dirge]], [[Deathsaurus (G1)#Timelines\|Deathsaurus]], [[Outback (G1)#Timelines\|Fallback]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Timelines\|Ironhide]], and [[Ricochet (Timelines)#Timelines\|Ricochet]].

	: The same mold is used by ''Timelines'' Dirge, the [[Virulent Clone]]s, and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Repugnus (G1)#Universe (2003)\|Repugnus]].		: The same mold is used by ''Timelines'' Dirge, the [[Virulent Clone]]s, and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Repugnus (G1)#Universe (2003)\|Repugnus]].

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Despite the familiar name and mold use, this Buzzclaw was not ~~originally intended~~ to be the same character as [[Buzzclaw (BW)\|his ''Beast Wars'' namesake]]. [[Ben Yee]] explained that the name and mold were mainly chosen out of necessity. Of the ''Beast Wars'' insect molds proposed for the [[BotCon 2005]] boxed set (which included [[Insecticon (BW)\|Insecticon]] and [[Scarem]]), only the Buzzclaw mold was able to be procured from Hasbro. As for the name, Yee had originally wanted to use one of the Generation 1 [[Insecticon (G1)\|Deluxe Insecticon]] names (like [[Barrage (Insecticon)\|Barrage]]), but time was short and the name "Buzzclaw" had been an early submission that cleared with Hasbro. However, despite Yee's original intent to create a new Insecticon character, he has also leaned into the possibility of this Buzzclaw later becoming the same character as ''Beast Wars'' Buzzclaw.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20060515212322/http://www.bwtf.com/timelines/descent/buzzclaw/ Ben Yee's review of ''Timelines'' "Descent into Evil" Buzzclaw] (archived copy)</ref>		*Despite the familiar name and mold use, this Buzzclaw was not created to be the same character as [[Buzzclaw (BW)\|his ''Beast Wars'' namesake]]. [[Ben Yee]] explained that the name and mold were mainly chosen out of necessity. Of the ''Beast Wars'' insect molds proposed for the [[BotCon 2005]] boxed set (which included [[Insecticon (BW)\|Insecticon]] and [[Scarem]]), only the Buzzclaw mold was able to be procured from Hasbro. As for the name, Yee had originally wanted to use one of the Generation 1 [[Insecticon (G1)\|Deluxe Insecticon]] names (like [[Barrage (Insecticon)\|Barrage]]), but time was short and the name "Buzzclaw" had been an early submission that cleared with Hasbro. However, despite Yee's original intent to create a new Insecticon character, he has also leaned into the possibility of this Buzzclaw later becoming the same character as ''Beast Wars'' Buzzclaw.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20060515212322/http://www.bwtf.com/timelines/descent/buzzclaw/ Ben Yee's review of ''Timelines'' "Descent into Evil" Buzzclaw] (archived copy)</ref>

	==References==		==References==

Sabrblade at 16:27, 24 June 2021

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	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/BCBuzzclaw/buzzclaw.htm More information on Buzzclaw at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/BCBuzzclaw/buzzclaw.htm More information on Buzzclaw at TFU.info]''

			==Notes==
			*Despite the familiar name and mold use, this Buzzclaw was not originally intended to be the same character as [[Buzzclaw (BW)\|his ''Beast Wars'' namesake]]. [[Ben Yee]] explained that the name and mold were mainly chosen out of necessity. Of the ''Beast Wars'' insect molds proposed for the [[BotCon 2005]] boxed set (which included [[Insecticon (BW)\|Insecticon]] and [[Scarem]]), only the Buzzclaw mold was able to be procured from Hasbro. As for the name, Yee had originally wanted to use one of the Generation 1 [[Insecticon (G1)\|Deluxe Insecticon]] names (like [[Barrage (Insecticon)\|Barrage]]), but time was short and the name "Buzzclaw" had been an early submission that cleared with Hasbro. However, despite Yee's original intent to create a new Insecticon character, he has also leaned into the possibility of this Buzzclaw later becoming the same character as ''Beast Wars'' Buzzclaw.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20060515212322/http://www.bwtf.com/timelines/descent/buzzclaw/ Ben Yee's review of ''Timelines'' "Descent into Evil" Buzzclaw] (archived copy)</ref>

	==References==		==References==

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 06:01, 7 December 2017

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	'''Buzzclaw''' is one of the few surviving members of the Insecticons in his time. A former [[Gladiatorial combat\|pit-fighter]] from [[Polyhex]], he prefers hand-to-hand—or, more accurately, terrible-foreclaw-to-sternum—combat over using ranged weapons. He just likes killing, and killing up-close. He's spent a ''lot'' of time working on that, studying many forms of unarmed combat.		'''Buzzclaw''' is one of the few surviving members of the Insecticons in his time. A former [[Gladiatorial combat\|pit-fighter]] from [[Polyhex]], he prefers hand-to-hand—or, more accurately, terrible-foreclaw-to-sternum—combat over using ranged weapons. He just likes killing, and killing up-close. He's spent a ''lot'' of time working on that, studying many forms of unarmed combat.

	He has teamed up with the rogue [[Deathsaurus (Victory)\|Deathsaurus]], who is attempting to unlock the Insecticons' diluted clone-making abilities in order to bring the Decepticons back to the mighty force they once were.		He has teamed up with the rogue [[Deathsaurus (Victory)\|Deathsaurus]], who is attempting to unlock the Insecticons' diluted clone-making abilities in order to bring the Decepticons back to the mighty force they once were.<ref>''Timelines'' BotCon 2005 Buzzclaw profile card</ref>

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
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	**''Accessories'': Claw-pack, tail/shield		**''Accessories'': Claw-pack, tail/shield

	: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacon]] [[Fuzor]] [[Buzzclaw (BW)\|Buzzclaw]], Buzzclaw transforms into a praying mantis-lizard monster. Its [[beast mode]] foreclaws and wing-assembly can be used as a hand-held melee weapon, and its tail can be mounted on its arm as a shield. Buzzclaw was only available as part of the main seven-piece "Descent into Evil" box-set from [[BotCon 2005]], packaged with [[Chromia (G1)#Timelines\|Chromia]], [[Dirge (Timelines)\|Dirge]], [[Deathsaurus (Victory)#Timelines\|Deathsaurus]], [[Outback (G1)#Timelines\|Fallback]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Timelines\|Ironhide]], and [[Ricochet (Timelines)\|Ricochet]].		: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacon]] [[Fuzor]] [[Buzzclaw (BW)#Beast Wars\|Buzzclaw]], ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)\|Timelines]]'' Buzzclaw transforms into a praying mantis-lizard monster. Its [[beast mode]] foreclaws and wing-assembly can be used as a hand-held melee weapon, and its tail can be mounted on its arm as a shield. Buzzclaw was only available as part of the main seven-piece "Descent into Evil" box-set from [[BotCon 2005]], packaged with [[Chromia (G1)#Timelines\|Chromia]], [[Dirge (Timelines)#Timelines\|Dirge]], [[Deathsaurus (Victory)#Timelines\|Deathsaurus]], [[Outback (G1)#Timelines\|Fallback]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Timelines\|Ironhide]], and [[Ricochet (Timelines)#Timelines\|Ricochet]].

	: The same mold is used by ''Timelines'' Dirge, the [[Virulent Clone]]s, and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Repugnus (G1)#Universe (2003)\|Repugnus]].		: The same mold is used by ''Timelines'' Dirge, the [[Virulent Clone]]s, and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Repugnus (G1)#Universe (2003)\|Repugnus]].
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	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/BCBuzzclaw/buzzclaw.htm More information on Buzzclaw at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/BCBuzzclaw/buzzclaw.htm More information on Buzzclaw at TFU.info]''

			==References==
			{{reflist}}

	[[Category:BotCon exclusives]]		[[Category:BotCon exclusives]]

Saix: /* Timelines */

2017-10-10T04:57:34Z

Timelines

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	[[File:Buzzclaw 2005 botcon toy.jpg\|right\|upright=1.95\|thumb\|No, they never explained why I'm part lizard.]]		[[File:Buzzclaw 2005 botcon toy.jpg\|right\|upright=1.95\|thumb\|No, they never explained why I'm part lizard.]]
	*'''Descent into Evil''' (Multi-pack, 2005)		*'''Descent into Evil''' (Multi-pack, 2005)
			**''Accessories'': Claw-pack, tail/shield

	: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacon]] [[Fuzor]] [[Buzzclaw (BW)\|Buzzclaw]], Buzzclaw transforms into a praying mantis-lizard monster. Its [[beast mode]] foreclaws and wing-assembly can be used as a hand-held melee weapon, and its tail can be mounted on its arm as a shield. Buzzclaw was only available as part of the main seven-piece "Descent into Evil" box-set from [[BotCon 2005]], packaged with [[Chromia (G1)#Timelines\|Chromia]], [[Dirge (Timelines)\|Dirge]], [[Deathsaurus (Victory)#Timelines\|Deathsaurus]], [[Outback (G1)#Timelines\|Fallback]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Timelines\|Ironhide]], and [[Ricochet (Timelines)\|Ricochet]].		: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacon]] [[Fuzor]] [[Buzzclaw (BW)\|Buzzclaw]], Buzzclaw transforms into a praying mantis-lizard monster. Its [[beast mode]] foreclaws and wing-assembly can be used as a hand-held melee weapon, and its tail can be mounted on its arm as a shield. Buzzclaw was only available as part of the main seven-piece "Descent into Evil" box-set from [[BotCon 2005]], packaged with [[Chromia (G1)#Timelines\|Chromia]], [[Dirge (Timelines)\|Dirge]], [[Deathsaurus (Victory)#Timelines\|Deathsaurus]], [[Outback (G1)#Timelines\|Fallback]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Timelines\|Ironhide]], and [[Ricochet (Timelines)\|Ricochet]].

LV: If you're going to change an image with a caption that specifically refers to it...maybe change the caption?

2017-06-04T07:25:00Z

If you're going to change an image with a caption that specifically refers to it...maybe change the caption?

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	:''Buzzclaw is a [[Decepticon]] [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]] from the [[Descent into Evil]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''		:''Buzzclaw is a [[Decepticon]] [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]] from the [[Descent into Evil]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
	[[File:BotCon2005 Buzzclaw CardArt.jpg\|right\|upright=1.2\|thumb\|~~Hey, you stepped in something.~~]]		[[File:BotCon2005 Buzzclaw CardArt.jpg\|right\|upright=1.2\|thumb\|]]

	'''Buzzclaw''' is one of the few surviving members of the Insecticons in his time. A former [[Gladiatorial combat\|pit-fighter]] from [[Polyhex]], he prefers hand-to-hand—or, more accurately, terrible-foreclaw-to-sternum—combat over using ranged weapons. He just likes killing, and killing up-close. He's spent a ''lot'' of time working on that, studying many forms of unarmed combat.		'''Buzzclaw''' is one of the few surviving members of the Insecticons in his time. A former [[Gladiatorial combat\|pit-fighter]] from [[Polyhex]], he prefers hand-to-hand—or, more accurately, terrible-foreclaw-to-sternum—combat over using ranged weapons. He just likes killing, and killing up-close. He's spent a ''lot'' of time working on that, studying many forms of unarmed combat.

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 03:26, 16 June 2016

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	:''Buzzclaw is a [[Decepticon]] [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]] ~~(via a [[Transformers Timelines (fiction)\|Timelines]] addition)~~.''		:''Buzzclaw is a [[Decepticon]] [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]] from the [[Descent into Evil]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
	[[File:Buzzclaw~~-DIE~~.jpg\|right\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Hey, you stepped in something.]]		[[File:BotCon2005 Buzzclaw CardArt.jpg\|right\|upright=1.2\|thumb\|Hey, you stepped in something.]]

	'''Buzzclaw''' is one of the few surviving members of the Insecticons in his time. A former [[Gladiatorial combat\|pit-fighter]] from [[Polyhex]], he prefers hand-to-hand—or, more accurately, terrible-foreclaw-to-sternum—combat over using ranged weapons. He just likes killing, and killing up-close. He's spent a ''lot'' of time working on that, studying many forms of unarmed combat.		'''Buzzclaw''' is one of the few surviving members of the Insecticons in his time. A former [[Gladiatorial combat\|pit-fighter]] from [[Polyhex]], he prefers hand-to-hand—or, more accurately, terrible-foreclaw-to-sternum—combat over using ranged weapons. He just likes killing, and killing up-close. He's spent a ''lot'' of time working on that, studying many forms of unarmed combat.

	He has teamed up with the rogue [[Deathsaurus (Victory)\|Deathsaurus]], who is attempting to unlock the Insecticons' diluted clone-making abilities in order to bring the Decepticons back to the mighty force they once were.		He has teamed up with the rogue [[Deathsaurus (Victory)\|Deathsaurus]], who is attempting to unlock the Insecticons' diluted clone-making abilities in order to bring the Decepticons back to the mighty force they once were.

	~~{{TOCclear}}~~

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
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	*'''Descent into Evil''' (Multi-pack, 2005)		*'''Descent into Evil''' (Multi-pack, 2005)

	: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacon]] [[Fuzor]] [[Buzzclaw (BW)\|Buzzclaw]], Buzzclaw transforms into a praying mantis-lizard monster. Its [[beast mode]] foreclaws and wing-assembly can be used as a hand-held melee weapon, and its tail can be mounted on its arm as a shield. Buzzclaw was only available as part of the main seven-piece "Descent into Evil" box-set from [[BotCon 2005]], packaged with [[Chromia (G1)\|Chromia]], [[Dirge (Timelines)\|Dirge]], [[Deathsaurus (Victory)\|Deathsaurus]], [[Outback (G1)\|Fallback]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys\|Ironhide]], and [[Ricochet (Timelines)\|Ricochet]].		: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacon]] [[Fuzor]] [[Buzzclaw (BW)\|Buzzclaw]], Buzzclaw transforms into a praying mantis-lizard monster. Its [[beast mode]] foreclaws and wing-assembly can be used as a hand-held melee weapon, and its tail can be mounted on its arm as a shield. Buzzclaw was only available as part of the main seven-piece "Descent into Evil" box-set from [[BotCon 2005]], packaged with [[Chromia (G1)#Timelines\|Chromia]], [[Dirge (Timelines)\|Dirge]], [[Deathsaurus (Victory)#Timelines\|Deathsaurus]], [[Outback (G1)#Timelines\|Fallback]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Timelines\|Ironhide]], and [[Ricochet (Timelines)\|Ricochet]].

	: The same mold is used by ''Timelines'' Dirge, the [[Virulent Clone]]s, and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Repugnus (G1)\|Repugnus]].		: The same mold is used by ''Timelines'' Dirge, the [[Virulent Clone]]s, and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Repugnus (G1)#Universe (2003)\|Repugnus]].

	:Due to a production error, all Buzzclaws had their beast mode lower jaw misassembled, so the mandibles point downwards like a funny bandito moustache. This same assembly error is also found in the other BotCon uses of the mold as well as ''Universe'' Repugnus, leading fans to joke that the original Fuzor Buzzclaw is the "misassembled" one.		:Due to a production error, all Buzzclaws had their beast mode lower jaw misassembled, so the mandibles point downwards like a funny bandito moustache. This same assembly error is also found in the other BotCon uses of the mold as well as ''Universe'' Repugnus, leading fans to joke that the original Fuzor Buzzclaw is the "misassembled" one.

	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/BCBuzzclaw/buzzclaw.htm More information on Buzzclaw at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/BCBuzzclaw/buzzclaw.htm More information on Buzzclaw at TFU.info]''


	[[Category:BotCon exclusives]]		[[Category:BotCon exclusives]]

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	:''Buzzclaw is a [[Decepticon]] [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]] from the [[Descent into Evil]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''		:''Buzzclaw is a [[Decepticon]] [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]] from the [[Descent into Evil]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
	[[File:BotCon2005 Buzzclaw CardArt.jpg\|right\|upright=1.2\|thumb\|]]		[[File:BotCon2005 Buzzclaw CardArt.jpg\|right\|upright=1.2\|thumb]]

	'''Buzzclaw''' is one of the few surviving members of the Insecticons in his time. A former [[Gladiatorial combat\|pit-fighter]] from [[Polyhex]], he prefers hand-to-hand—or, more accurately, terrible-foreclaw-to-sternum—combat over using ranged weapons. He just likes killing, and killing up-close. He's spent a ''lot'' of time working on that, studying many forms of unarmed combat.		'''Buzzclaw''' is one of the few surviving members of the Insecticons in his time. A former [[Gladiatorial combat\|pit-fighter]] from [[Polyhex]], he prefers hand-to-hand—or, more accurately, terrible-foreclaw-to-sternum—combat over using ranged weapons. He just likes killing, and killing up-close. He's spent a ''lot'' of time working on that, studying many forms of unarmed combat.

	He has teamed up with the rogue [[Deathsaurus (~~Victory~~)\|Deathsaurus]], who is attempting to unlock the Insecticons' diluted clone-making abilities in order to bring the Decepticons back to the mighty force they once were.<ref>''Timelines'' BotCon 2005 Buzzclaw profile card</ref>		He has teamed up with the rogue [[Deathsaurus (G1)\|Deathsaurus]], who is attempting to unlock the Insecticons' diluted clone-making abilities in order to bring the Decepticons back to the mighty force they once were.<ref>''Timelines'' BotCon 2005 Buzzclaw profile card</ref>

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	**''Accessories'': Claw-pack, tail/shield		**''Accessories'': Claw-pack, tail/shield

	: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacon]] [[Fuzor]] [[Buzzclaw (BW)#Beast Wars\|Buzzclaw]], ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)\|Timelines]]'' Buzzclaw transforms into a praying mantis-lizard monster. Its [[beast mode]] foreclaws and wing-assembly can be used as a hand-held melee weapon, and its tail can be mounted on its arm as a shield. Buzzclaw was only available as part of the main seven-piece "Descent into Evil" box-set from [[BotCon 2005]], packaged with [[Chromia (G1)#Timelines\|Chromia]], [[Dirge (Timelines)#Timelines\|Dirge]], [[Deathsaurus (~~Victory~~)#Timelines\|Deathsaurus]], [[Outback (G1)#Timelines\|Fallback]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Timelines\|Ironhide]], and [[Ricochet (Timelines)#Timelines\|Ricochet]].		: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)\|Beast Wars]]'' [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacon]] [[Fuzor]] [[Buzzclaw (BW)#Beast Wars\|Buzzclaw]], ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)\|Timelines]]'' Buzzclaw transforms into a praying mantis-lizard monster. Its [[beast mode]] foreclaws and wing-assembly can be used as a hand-held melee weapon, and its tail can be mounted on its arm as a shield. Buzzclaw was only available as part of the main seven-piece "Descent into Evil" box-set from [[BotCon 2005]], packaged with [[Chromia (G1)#Timelines\|Chromia]], [[Dirge (Timelines)#Timelines\|Dirge]], [[Deathsaurus (G1)#Timelines\|Deathsaurus]], [[Outback (G1)#Timelines\|Fallback]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Timelines\|Ironhide]], and [[Ricochet (Timelines)#Timelines\|Ricochet]].

	: The same mold is used by ''Timelines'' Dirge, the [[Virulent Clone]]s, and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Repugnus (G1)#Universe (2003)\|Repugnus]].		: The same mold is used by ''Timelines'' Dirge, the [[Virulent Clone]]s, and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]]'' [[Repugnus (G1)#Universe (2003)\|Repugnus]].

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	:''Buzzclaw is a [[Decepticon]] [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]] from the [[Descent into Evil]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''		:''Buzzclaw is a [[Decepticon]] [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]] from the [[Descent into Evil]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
	[[File:BotCon2005 Buzzclaw CardArt.jpg\|right\|upright=1.2\|thumb\|~~Hey, you stepped in something.~~]]		[[File:BotCon2005 Buzzclaw CardArt.jpg\|right\|upright=1.2\|thumb\|]]

	'''Buzzclaw''' is one of the few surviving members of the Insecticons in his time. A former [[Gladiatorial combat\|pit-fighter]] from [[Polyhex]], he prefers hand-to-hand—or, more accurately, terrible-foreclaw-to-sternum—combat over using ranged weapons. He just likes killing, and killing up-close. He's spent a ''lot'' of time working on that, studying many forms of unarmed combat.		'''Buzzclaw''' is one of the few surviving members of the Insecticons in his time. A former [[Gladiatorial combat\|pit-fighter]] from [[Polyhex]], he prefers hand-to-hand—or, more accurately, terrible-foreclaw-to-sternum—combat over using ranged weapons. He just likes killing, and killing up-close. He's spent a ''lot'' of time working on that, studying many forms of unarmed combat.