Buzzsaw

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Buzzsaw is the name of several characters in the fictional Transformers Universes.

Generation One (1984)

Transformers character
Buzzsaw
Allegiance	Decepticon
Sub-Group	Communications (Cassetticons)
Function	Spy
Motto	"My bite is worse than my bark."
Alternate mode	condor/microcassette
Series	Marvel Comics, cartoon, Dreamwave comics

Buzzsaw (Micro in Italy) in the original Transformers toyline is a golden condor who transforms into a cassette tape. Buzzsaw was packaged as a Hasbro toy with Soundwave. Buzzsaw worked in tandem with Soundwave, Laserbeak, Ravage, Rumble, Frenzy, and Ratbat. Buzzsaw possesses a microserated beak that can slice through most surfaces and provides his name. Buzzsaw is identical in appearance to Laserbeak, but not related. Buzzsaw is far braver than the cowardly Laserbeak. Buzzsaw was capable of speech in the comic book, but not on the cartoon. On the cartoon, Buzzsaw was rarely used most likely due to his appearance being so similar to Laserbeak. Like Laserbeak, Ravage, and Ratbat, Buzzsaw excelled in espionage due to his small animal form.

Tech Spec

''Civil and sophisticated yet very cruel and destructive. Approaches his lethal tasks like a fine artist. Each deadly mission is like working on a new masterpiece. Can pinpoint and photograph a thumbtack from 20 miles away. Flies at 250mph. Carries twin mortar cannons. Diamond-hard, micro-serrated beak can carve up almost any opponent. Due to large ego, will often sulk rather than proceed if his plans go astray. ''

Beast Wars (1996)

In the Beast Wars toyline, Buzz Saw is the name of a Predacon, a recolor of the Waspinator toy. This character did not appear in the cartoon series, but made an appearance in the IDW comics series in 2006.

Tech Spec

Hunts enemy Maximals from altitudes of 20,000 feet. Uses infrared scanning sensors wired within its eyes to detect movement below, then zeros in and launches powerful air-to-ground "sting" missiles to induce temporary paralysis. Buzz Saw can exit Earth's atmosphere at any time, but prefers hunting land-based enemies where it has the advantage of flight. Known to gang up on victims with his evil partner, the wicked Waspinator.

Beast Machines

In the Beast Machines toyline, Buzzsaw is the name of a Maximal who transforms into a techno-organic wasp. It has been speculated that he may in fact be the Predacon character from Beast Wars. This character did not appear in the cartoon series.

Tech Spec

Saved by Rattrap from the effects of the conversion freezing virus, Buzzsaw is grateful to the Maximal cause. Impressive aerial abilities and tendency towards gossip make him an excellent reconnaissance scout - likes to be the buzz about town. Multi-function stonger can pierce even the most impenetrable armor and functions as a highly sensitive receiver/transmitter. Slightly proud, often heard referring to himself as "the bee's knees", a statement none of his Maximal associates can discern.

Transfomers Armada

In the series, Buzzsaw is the name of a Mini-Con, a member of the Destruction Team. He transforms into a bucket-wheel excavator. He was later recolored green as part of the "Road Assault Team" and as numerous Japanese-exclusive repaints. In addition, the mold was also used later for the Japanese promotional "Megalo Micron" named Zigzag, and the Cybertron Mini-Con Landslide.

His Japanese name is Wheel.

Destruction Team bio

The ultimate in destruction Mini-Cons, this team creates chaos wherever it goes. Cutting, drilling, and rolling into action, they are able to take on any Transformer. They have incredible individual strength and the awesome ability to attach to the helicopter, Cyclonus, to maximize their fighting power. Cyclonus has figured out how to use these demolition-driven Mini-cons to create the most damage possible.

Although there was no toy of Buzzsaw in the Transformers: Universe toy line, the character of Beast Machines Buzzsaw appeared in the Transformers: Universe comic book.

In (called Transformers: Galaxy Force in Japan) series, Buzzsaw is again the name of a Decepticon. This character transforms into a helicopter, and is a retool of the Armada Cyclonus toy, with a new head design, and is an homage to Beast Wars Buzzsaw.

Bio

(From the toy packaging)

Despite the evacuation of CYBERTRON, and the incredible danger presented by the black hole, many of the bravest, craziest or most foolish stayed behind. BUZZSAW is one of the crazies, a dangerous rogue from the DECEPTICON old guard who intends to hoard as much of the planet's Energon as he can for himself, hoping to gain enough power to destroy the AUTOBOTS upon their return! For now, he is content to lurk in the abandoned cities of CYBERTRON, practicing his marksmanship by blowing the tops off the old Energon Towers.

TECH SPECS	Strength	Intelligence	Speed	Endurance	Rank	Courage	Fireblast	Skill
Cybertron	7	6	8	8	6	7	8	7

 

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