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:''Buzzsaw is a [[Decepticon|Decepticon]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy|Unicron Trilogy]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].'' | |||
:''Buzzsaw is | [[Image:CYB buzzsaw boxart.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Yeah...I'm surprised I exist too.]] | ||
'''Buzzsaw''' is not exactly right in the head. After all, he's one of the few brave or insane enough to have remained on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] during the [[Unicron Singularity|Unicron Singularity]] crisis. Something of an "old school" Decepticon, and a little thick, his one driving goal is to destroy as many [[Autobot|Autobots]] as possible. He's not in it for the fame or glory... he just likes killing Autobots, that's all. | |||
==Fiction== | |||
===Cybertron cartoon continuity=== | |||
<div style="width: 90%; margin: 0 auto .2em auto; background-color:#efefef; border: 2px solid #eeeeee; padding: 2px; text-align: left;">'''Note:''' ''See <a href="#Trivia" title="">the Trivia section below</a> about his cartoon "appearance".''</div> | |||
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<td style="padding:0 1em 0 1em;text-align:right;"><div class="tti_messageboxdiv" style="width:100%;padding:.5em; background-color:#efefff; border:solid 1px #9f9fff;text-align:center;margin:auto;">[[Image:Rad-sm.gif|left|93px|No, really. HE WANTS TO TELL YOU ABOUT THE TRANSFORMERS.]] | |||
<span style="font-size:125%;font-weight:900;">I want to tell you about the Transformers!</span><hr /> | |||
''This character article is a [[:Category:Character stubs missing fiction|stub]] and is missing information on their '''fictional appearances'''. You can help '''Transformers Wiki''' by [http://tfwiki.net/w2/index.php?title=Buzzsaw_%28Cybertron%29&action=edit expanding it].'' | |||
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{{storylink|Force of Habit|Force of Habit}} | |||
{{storylink|Dark Heart of Sandokan}} | Eventually, Buzzsaw and the others were rescued, and ended up in the employ of the space pirate [[Cannonball|Cannonball]]. {{storylink|The Dark Heart of Sandokan|The Dark Heart of Sandokan}} | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Cybertron=== | ===Cybertron=== | ||
[[Image:Cybertron Buzzsaw toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Good old stock photography... His lower body is on backwards.]] | |||
*'''Buzzsaw vs Blurr''' (Multi-pack, 2005) | *'''Buzzsaw vs Blurr''' (Multi-pack, 2005) | ||
*''Japanese ID number'': '''GS-01''' | |||
*''Accessories'': 2 missiles, Cybertron Decepticon Cyber Key | |||
: This figure is a [[redeco]] and fairly extensive [[retool]] of ''[[Armada]]'' [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] transforming into a Cybertronian helicopter. The figure's cockpit is retooled into a "bubble" style window that resembles the head of a wasp. While one might think this removes the original [[Mini-Con]] gimmick, the cockpit can still be lifted up to accommodate [[Crumplezone (Armada)|Crumplezone]] (or [[Heavy Barrel]]). The figure's wing-mounted missile launchers have been retooled to operate off of a [[Cyber Planet Key]] rather than a Mini-Con | : This figure is a [[Redeco|redeco]] and fairly extensive [[Retool|retool]] of ''[[Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] transforming into a Cybertronian helicopter. The figure's cockpit is retooled into a "bubble" style window that resembles the head of a wasp. While one might think this removes the original [[Mini-Con|Mini-Con]] "second cockpit" [[Gimmick|gimmick]], the cockpit can still be lifted up to accommodate [[Crumplezone (Armada)|Crumplezone]] (or [[Heavy Barrel|Heavy Barrel]]). His primary gimmick is a trigger-activated gear assembly that runs through the length of the vehicle mode; pulling the trigger both spins the rotor blade and a gear system in the cockpit area. Normally, this simply causes his cockpit-mounted twin-cannons to shake back and forth. If Crumplezone/Heavy Barrel is attached in secondary cockpit mode, the gears make their cannon move. Attaching a compatible geared Mini-Con to the square frame on the underside of his cockpit (any member of the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team|Destruction Mini-Con Team]], the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team|Adventure Mini-Con Team]], or [[Refute|Refute]]) allows the gear system to activate ''their'' gear-wheel gimmicks as well by pulling the trigger. The figure's wing-mounted missile launchers have been retooled to operate off of a [[Cyber Planet Key|Cyber Planet Key]] rather than a Mini-Con. | ||
: In robot mode the figure features a retooled head which resembles the [[Buzz Saw (BW)|''Beast Wars'' character]] that is his namesake. Attaching a Mini-Con to the | : In robot mode the figure features a retooled head which resembles the "robot" head of the [[Buzz Saw (BW)|''Beast Wars'' character]] that is his namesake. Attaching a Mini-Con to the [[Powerlinx|powerlinx]] plugs on either side of his legs will make new-tooling spring-loaded (non-firing) cannons pop up from his shins. | ||
: In Japan, he was only available in a two-pack with [[Blurr (Cybertron)|Blurr]]. | : In Japan, he was only available in a two-pack with [[Blurr (Cybertron)|Blurr]]. | ||
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*'''Buzzsaw''' (Deluxe class, 2005) | *'''Buzzsaw''' (Deluxe class, 2005) | ||
*''Accessories'': 2 missiles, Cybertron Decepticon Cyber Key | |||
: For his [[Hasbro]] release, Buzzsaw was made as an individual as part of the Deluxe assortment. | |||
: For his [[Hasbro|Hasbro]] release, Buzzsaw was made as an individual as part of the Deluxe assortment. He is seemingly physically identical to the Japanese release, save for his Cyber Key, which has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''df58'''" [[Tampograph|tampographed]] on its back. | |||
:Later releases of this toy came with a pack-in DVD of the [[Cybertron (cartoon)|''Cybertron'' cartoon]] episode "[[Hidden|Hidden]]". | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* The [[ | * The [[Gang-molding|gang-molded]] Mini-Con partner was dropped from both the [[Takara|Takara]] and [[Hasbro|Hasbro]] releases of the toy. In Japan, it was put into the fourth [[Micron Booster|Micron Booster]] assortment as "[[Heavy Barrel|Trigger]]". In the US and Europe, it... wasn't put anywhere. The Mini-Con being Buzzsaw's partner was [[Fanon|fanon]] until it was stated in a new bio for him on the [[Fun Publications|Fun Publications]] [[Official Transformers Collectors' Club|Official Transformers Collectors' Club]] website, and later depicted in "[[Force of Habit|Force of Habit]]". | ||
* A model of Buzzsaw's helicopter form appears in the final leg of the [[Planet Cup]] race on [[Velocitron]] as an announcer. However, it is excessively unlikely that this ''is'' Buzzsaw, and just someone who happens to look like him, a not uncommon occurrence in Transformerdom. | * A model of Buzzsaw's helicopter form appears in the final leg of the [[Planet Cup|Planet Cup]] race on [[Velocitron|Velocitron]] as an announcer. However, it is excessively unlikely that this ''is'' Buzzsaw, and just someone who happens to look like him, a not uncommon occurrence in Transformerdom. | ||
* Buzzsaw's [[Cyber Key Codes|Cyber Key Code]] info confirms the obvious: his name, head sculpt, and color scheme constitute an [[homage]] to ''Beast Wars'' Buzz Saw. | * Buzzsaw's [[Cyber Key Codes|Cyber Key Code]] info confirms the obvious: his name, head sculpt, and color scheme constitute an [[Homage|homage]] to ''[[Beast Wars (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Buzz Saw|Buzz Saw]]. | ||
* The card-art for the four ''Armada'' retooled toys are the only ones in the ''Cybertron'' line to not have a "painted" look to them. | * The card-art for the four ''Armada'' retooled toys are the only ones in the ''Cybertron'' line to not have a "painted" look to them. | ||
* Buzzsaw's toy was used as the model for the animation-only character [[Buzzbomb]]. | * Buzzsaw's toy was used as the model for the animation-only character [[Buzzbomb|Buzzbomb]]. | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/Buzzsaw/buzzsaw.htm Buzzsaw at TFU.info] | * [http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/Buzzsaw/buzzsaw.htm Buzzsaw at TFU.info] | ||
[[Category: Cybertron characters]] | |||
[[Category: Decepticons]] | [[Category:Character stubs missing fiction]] | ||
[[Category: Pirates]] | [[Category:Cybertron characters]] | ||
[[Category:Decepticons]] | |||
[[Category:Pirates]] | |||
Revision as of 05:47, 19 March 2009
<div id="title-factionicons" style="float: right; display: none;"><div style="position: relative;"><img alt="" src="/w2/images2/thumb/d/d7/Symbol_decept_reg.jpg/28px-Symbol_decept_reg.jpg" width="28" height="30" border="0"/></div></div>
| The name or term "Buzzsaw" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Buzzsaw (disambiguation). |
- Buzzsaw is a Decepticon from the Cybertron portion of the Unicron Trilogy continuity family.
Buzzsaw is not exactly right in the head. After all, he's one of the few brave or insane enough to have remained on Cybertron during the Unicron Singularity crisis. Something of an "old school" Decepticon, and a little thick, his one driving goal is to destroy as many Autobots as possible. He's not in it for the fame or glory... he just likes killing Autobots, that's all.
Fiction
Cybertron cartoon continuity
<div style="width: 90%; margin: 0 auto .2em auto; background-color:#efefef; border: 2px solid #eeeeee; padding: 2px; text-align: left;">Note: See <a href="#Trivia" title="">the Trivia section below</a> about his cartoon "appearance".</div>
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<td style="padding:0 1em 0 1em;text-align:right;"><div class="tti_messageboxdiv" style="width:100%;padding:.5em; background-color:#efefff; border:solid 1px #9f9fff;text-align:center;margin:auto;">
<span style="font-size:125%;font-weight:900;">I want to tell you about the Transformers!</span><hr /> This character article is a stub and is missing information on their fictional appearances. You can help Transformers Wiki by expanding it.
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Eventually, Buzzsaw and the others were rescued, and ended up in the employ of the space pirate Cannonball. The Dark Heart of Sandokan
Toys
Cybertron
- Buzzsaw vs Blurr (Multi-pack, 2005)
- Japanese ID number: GS-01
- Accessories: 2 missiles, Cybertron Decepticon Cyber Key
- This figure is a redeco and fairly extensive retool of Armada Cyclonus transforming into a Cybertronian helicopter. The figure's cockpit is retooled into a "bubble" style window that resembles the head of a wasp. While one might think this removes the original Mini-Con "second cockpit" gimmick, the cockpit can still be lifted up to accommodate Crumplezone (or Heavy Barrel). His primary gimmick is a trigger-activated gear assembly that runs through the length of the vehicle mode; pulling the trigger both spins the rotor blade and a gear system in the cockpit area. Normally, this simply causes his cockpit-mounted twin-cannons to shake back and forth. If Crumplezone/Heavy Barrel is attached in secondary cockpit mode, the gears make their cannon move. Attaching a compatible geared Mini-Con to the square frame on the underside of his cockpit (any member of the Destruction Mini-Con Team, the Adventure Mini-Con Team, or Refute) allows the gear system to activate their gear-wheel gimmicks as well by pulling the trigger. The figure's wing-mounted missile launchers have been retooled to operate off of a Cyber Planet Key rather than a Mini-Con.
- In robot mode the figure features a retooled head which resembles the "robot" head of the Beast Wars character that is his namesake. Attaching a Mini-Con to the powerlinx plugs on either side of his legs will make new-tooling spring-loaded (non-firing) cannons pop up from his shins.
- In Japan, he was only available in a two-pack with Blurr.
<span id="Hasbro"></span>
- Buzzsaw (Deluxe class, 2005)
- Accessories: 2 missiles, Cybertron Decepticon Cyber Key
- For his Hasbro release, Buzzsaw was made as an individual as part of the Deluxe assortment. He is seemingly physically identical to the Japanese release, save for his Cyber Key, which has the Key Code "df58" tampographed on its back.
- Later releases of this toy came with a pack-in DVD of the Cybertron cartoon episode "Hidden".
Trivia
- The gang-molded Mini-Con partner was dropped from both the Takara and Hasbro releases of the toy. In Japan, it was put into the fourth Micron Booster assortment as "Trigger". In the US and Europe, it... wasn't put anywhere. The Mini-Con being Buzzsaw's partner was fanon until it was stated in a new bio for him on the Fun Publications Official Transformers Collectors' Club website, and later depicted in "Force of Habit".
- A model of Buzzsaw's helicopter form appears in the final leg of the Planet Cup race on Velocitron as an announcer. However, it is excessively unlikely that this is Buzzsaw, and just someone who happens to look like him, a not uncommon occurrence in Transformerdom.
- Buzzsaw's Cyber Key Code info confirms the obvious: his name, head sculpt, and color scheme constitute an homage to Beast Wars Buzz Saw.
- The card-art for the four Armada retooled toys are the only ones in the Cybertron line to not have a "painted" look to them.
- Buzzsaw's toy was used as the model for the animation-only character Buzzbomb.
