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:''Buzz Saw is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] from the [[Beast Wars (franchise)|Beast Wars]] and a [[Maximal]] from the [[Beast Machines (franchise)|Beast Machines]] portions of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]]. His name is also parsed as '''Buzzsaw'''.'' | :''Buzz Saw is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] from the [[Beast Wars (franchise)|Beast Wars]] and a [[Maximal]] from the [[Beast Machines (franchise)|Beast Machines]] portions of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]]. His name is also parsed as '''Buzzsaw'''.'' | ||
[[Image:BWBuzzSawJapan.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Kid Friendly Character Rejection: Wrong kind of Bug]] | [[Image:BWBuzzSawJapan.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Kid Friendly Character Rejection: Wrong kind of Bug]] | ||
'''Buzz Saw''' is a figure of mystery, feared and respected on both sides in the Beast Wars. He is seldom even glimpsed as he flies at extreme altitudes to gather vital recon information or to rain unexpected death down on the Maximals far below. Little do any of them realize that he is, in actuality, a complete and utter coward, and his long range tactics stem entirely from the fact that he is terrified of coming into direct contact with the enemy. On the occasions where he must appear on an actual battlefield he does his best to remain at the back of the lines, hiding as best he is able behind dozens of other attacking Predacons. Socially he's a bit of a gossip and rather prone to bragging, wanting everyone to know what a great job he did on his last mission. | '''Buzz Saw''' is a figure of mystery, feared and respected on both sides in the Beast Wars. He is seldom even glimpsed as he flies at extreme altitudes to gather vital recon information or to rain unexpected death down on the Maximals far below. Little do any of them realize that he is, in actuality, a complete and utter coward, and his long range tactics stem entirely from the fact that he is terrified of coming into direct contact with the enemy. On the occasions where he must appear on an actual battlefield he does his best to remain at the back of the lines, hiding as best he is able behind dozens of other attacking Predacons. Socially he's a bit of a gossip and rather prone to bragging, wanting everyone to know what a great job he did on his last mission. | ||
Buzz Saw is equipped with boosters that make him capable of escaping planetary orbit and flying free in space. | Buzz Saw is equipped with boosters that make him capable of escaping planetary orbit and flying free in space. | ||
At some point after the Beast Wars he returns to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and joins the [[Maximal | At some point after the Beast Wars he returns to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and joins the [[Maximal]]s in their fight against Megatron's [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicons]]. | ||
{{note|The identification of ''Beast Machines'' Maximal Buzz Saw as the same character as the ''Beast Wars'' wasp stems from the fact that he was originally planned as a Predacon, until [[Hasbro]] decided more than two factions in the toyline would be confusing to kids. His [[bio]] still reflects this and talks about his conversion to the Maximals. Thus, as a Predacon wasp named Buzz Saw with the function "aerial recon" he would certainly have been the same bot. Hasbro has apparently confirmed this identification.}} | {{note|The identification of ''Beast Machines'' Maximal Buzz Saw as the same character as the ''Beast Wars'' wasp stems from the fact that he was originally planned as a Predacon, until [[Hasbro]] decided more than two factions in the toyline would be confusing to kids. His [[bio]] still reflects this and talks about his conversion to the Maximals. Thus, as a Predacon wasp named Buzz Saw with the function "aerial recon" he would certainly have been the same bot. Hasbro has apparently confirmed this identification.}} | ||
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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===''Timelines: Intimidation Game'' script reading=== | ===''Timelines: Intimidation Game'' script reading=== | ||
The [[Tripredacus]] agent [[Flamewar]] was held prisoner and interrogated by a group of [[Autobot|Autobots]] and [[Maximal | The [[Tripredacus]] agent [[Flamewar]] was held prisoner and interrogated by a group of [[Autobot|Autobots]] and [[Maximal]]s. However, this was actually a ruse perpetrated by [[Scourge (BW)|Scourge]] and a group of [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] followers, among them Buzz Saw (disguised as [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]]). {{storylink|Intimidation Game}} | ||
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Buzz Saw was one of the [[protoforms]] on [[Earth]] reprogrammed into Predacons by [[Magmatron]]. He was sent to search for [[Razorbeast]] and his team of Maximals from the air by the recently revived [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]. When [[Sky Shadow (BW)|Sky Shadow]] discovered the Maximals' lair, Buzz Saw was among the Predacons who participated in the battle that ensued. After being beaten by the Maximals and their newly arrived reinforcements, Buzz Saw presumably retreated along with the other Predacons. {{storylink|The Gathering|The Gathering}} | Buzz Saw was one of the [[protoforms]] on [[Earth]] reprogrammed into Predacons by [[Magmatron]]. He was sent to search for [[Razorbeast]] and his team of Maximals from the air by the recently revived [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]. When [[Sky Shadow (BW)|Sky Shadow]] discovered the Maximals' lair, Buzz Saw was among the Predacons who participated in the battle that ensued. After being beaten by the Maximals and their newly arrived reinforcements, Buzz Saw presumably retreated along with the other Predacons. {{storylink|The Gathering|The Gathering}} | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Beast Wars=== | ===Beast Wars=== | ||
*'''Buzz Saw''' (Deluxe, 1996) | *'''Buzz Saw''' (Deluxe, 1996) | ||
*''Japanese ID number'': '''D-9''' | **''Japanese ID number'': '''D-9''' | ||
*''Accessories'': missile launcher, 2 missiles | **''Accessories'': missile launcher, 2 missiles | ||
: A [[redeco]] of the original [[Waspinator]] mold, Buzz Saw transforms from an organic yellow jacket to a robot. The missile-launching gun stores in the beast-mode abdomen. Missiles for the gun store in the insect wings. His torso features a rotating center-block with a robot-mode head on each end; one is a "normal" robot mode face (with which he is usually depicted), the other a "mutant" face (which is nominally used by Waspinator). | : A [[redeco]] of the original [[Waspinator]] mold, Buzz Saw transforms from an organic yellow jacket to a robot. The missile-launching gun stores in the beast-mode abdomen. Missiles for the gun store in the insect wings. His torso features a rotating center-block with a robot-mode head on each end; one is a "normal" robot mode face (with which he is usually depicted), the other a "mutant" face (which is nominally used by Waspinator). | ||
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: The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release of the mold is slightly different from the [[Hasbro]] version, using a darker purple plastic, and replacing the lime-green plastic with a muted gray. (Curiously enough, the exact same plastic changes were done to [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]'s Japanese release.) | : The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release of the mold is slightly different from the [[Hasbro]] version, using a darker purple plastic, and replacing the lime-green plastic with a muted gray. (Curiously enough, the exact same plastic changes were done to [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]'s Japanese release.) | ||
: This mold was also [[ | : This mold was also [[retool]]ed to make [[Dirge (BWII)|Dirgegun]]. | ||
::*''[http://tfu.info/1996/Predacon/BuzzSaw/buzzsaw.htm More information on Beast Wars Buzz Saw at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://tfu.info/1996/Predacon/BuzzSaw/buzzsaw.htm More information on Beast Wars Buzz Saw at TFU.info]'' | ||
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[[Image:VS9-WolfangBuzzSaw.jpg|right|200px|thumb|]] | [[Image:VS9-WolfangBuzzSaw.jpg|right|200px|thumb|]] | ||
*'''Showdown in the Darkness: Howlinger vs Buzz Saw''' (Multi-pack, 1997) | *'''Showdown in the Darkness: Howlinger vs Buzz Saw''' (Multi-pack, 1997) | ||
*''Japanese ID number'': '''VS-9''' | **''Japanese ID number'': '''VS-9''' | ||
*''Accessories'': missile launcher, 2 missiles | **''Accessories'': missile launcher, 2 missiles | ||
: In Japan, Buzz Saw was also available in a two-pack with the Maximal [[Wolfang (Maximal)|Wolfang]]. The two-pack versions are identical to their individual releases. | : In Japan, Buzz Saw was also available in a two-pack with the Maximal [[Wolfang (Maximal)|Wolfang]]. The two-pack versions are identical to their individual releases. | ||
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===Beast Machines=== | ===Beast Machines=== | ||
[[Image:Buzzsaw-BMtoy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Not to be confused with Gordon Sumner or Steve Borden.]] | [[Image:Buzzsaw-BMtoy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Not to be confused with Gordon Sumner or Steve Borden.]] | ||
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::*''[http://tfu.info/2000/Maximal/Buzzsaw/buzzsaw.htm More information on Beast Machines Buzzsaw at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://tfu.info/2000/Maximal/Buzzsaw/buzzsaw.htm More information on Beast Machines Buzzsaw at TFU.info]'' | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Buzz Saw's box art shows him with his "normal" head when in robot mode. This was most likely to make him look different from Waspinator, whose box art (and subsequent fictional portrayals) depicted with his [[mutant head]]. | * Buzz Saw's box art shows him with his "normal" head when in robot mode. This was most likely to make him look different from Waspinator, whose box art (and subsequent fictional portrayals) depicted with his [[mutant head]]. | ||
Revision as of 21:41, 31 March 2009
| The name or term "Buzzsaw" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Buzzsaw (disambiguation). |
- Buzz Saw is a Predacon from the Beast Wars and a Maximal from the Beast Machines portions of the Generation 1 continuity family. His name is also parsed as Buzzsaw.
Buzz Saw is a figure of mystery, feared and respected on both sides in the Beast Wars. He is seldom even glimpsed as he flies at extreme altitudes to gather vital recon information or to rain unexpected death down on the Maximals far below. Little do any of them realize that he is, in actuality, a complete and utter coward, and his long range tactics stem entirely from the fact that he is terrified of coming into direct contact with the enemy. On the occasions where he must appear on an actual battlefield he does his best to remain at the back of the lines, hiding as best he is able behind dozens of other attacking Predacons. Socially he's a bit of a gossip and rather prone to bragging, wanting everyone to know what a great job he did on his last mission.
Buzz Saw is equipped with boosters that make him capable of escaping planetary orbit and flying free in space.
At some point after the Beast Wars he returns to Cybertron and joins the Maximals in their fight against Megatron's Vehicons.
The identification of Beast Machines Maximal Buzz Saw as the same character as the Beast Wars wasp stems from the fact that he was originally planned as a Predacon, until Hasbro decided more than two factions in the toyline would be confusing to kids. His bio still reflects this and talks about his conversion to the Maximals. Thus, as a Predacon wasp named Buzz Saw with the function "aerial recon" he would certainly have been the same bot. Hasbro has apparently confirmed this identification.
- Spanish name (Beast Wars): Abejorro
- French-Canadian name (Beast Wars): Frelon
- Pre-release names (Beast Machines): Mudobber, Sting
Fiction
Timelines: Intimidation Game script reading
The Tripredacus agent Flamewar was held prisoner and interrogated by a group of Autobots and Maximals. However, this was actually a ruse perpetrated by Scourge and a group of Megatron followers, among them Buzz Saw (disguised as Obsidian). Intimidation Game
IDW Beast Wars comics
Buzz Saw was one of the protoforms on Earth reprogrammed into Predacons by Magmatron. He was sent to search for Razorbeast and his team of Maximals from the air by the recently revived Ravage. When Sky Shadow discovered the Maximals' lair, Buzz Saw was among the Predacons who participated in the battle that ensued. After being beaten by the Maximals and their newly arrived reinforcements, Buzz Saw presumably retreated along with the other Predacons. The Gathering
Beast Machines toy bio
Buzzsaw was saved from Megatron's virus by Rattrap, and has now become a part of the Maximal band fighting Megatron's rule over Cybertron.
Toys
Beast Wars
- Buzz Saw (Deluxe, 1996)
- Japanese ID number: D-9
- Accessories: missile launcher, 2 missiles
- A redeco of the original Waspinator mold, Buzz Saw transforms from an organic yellow jacket to a robot. The missile-launching gun stores in the beast-mode abdomen. Missiles for the gun store in the insect wings. His torso features a rotating center-block with a robot-mode head on each end; one is a "normal" robot mode face (with which he is usually depicted), the other a "mutant" face (which is nominally used by Waspinator).
- The Takara release of the mold is slightly different from the Hasbro version, using a darker purple plastic, and replacing the lime-green plastic with a muted gray. (Curiously enough, the exact same plastic changes were done to Blackarachnia's Japanese release.)
- Showdown in the Darkness: Howlinger vs Buzz Saw (Multi-pack, 1997)
- Japanese ID number: VS-9
- Accessories: missile launcher, 2 missiles
- In Japan, Buzz Saw was also available in a two-pack with the Maximal Wolfang. The two-pack versions are identical to their individual releases.
Beast Machines
- Buzzsaw (Basic, 2000)
- Part of the first wave of Beast Machines Basics, Buzzsaw transforms into a technorganic wasp. His stinger/left arm is on a long flexible spring with a string "spine", letting it bend freely. It opens up to form a claw with extending needle, also revealing his spark crystal.
- Buzzsaw is one of the few flying-insect Transformers whose bug-wings don't just hang off him as kibble, instead forming his robot-mode legs.
Trivia
- Buzz Saw's box art shows him with his "normal" head when in robot mode. This was most likely to make him look different from Waspinator, whose box art (and subsequent fictional portrayals) depicted with his mutant head.
