Buzzsaw

Buzzsaw is a Decepticon cassette from Marvel's original Transformers series, debuting in 1984. A bird-like miniature robot, he operates under Soundwave's command, transforming into a microcassette that the communications officer stores within his chest compartment.

Few characters can claim they were there from the very beginning — Buzzsaw debuted in the landmark first issue of Marvel's The Transformers in 1984, making this Bronze Age figure part of the ground floor of one of comics' most beloved sci-fi franchises. Across more than four decades of publication, Buzzsaw has kept extraordinary company, sharing pages with titans like Optimus Prime, Soundwave, Starscream, and Laserbeak. With 34 catalogued appearances and two collector-recognized key issues to their name — including that historic debut — Buzzsaw is a rewarding find for any serious Transformers enthusiast digging into the Marvel era. If you love the classic run, this is exactly the kind of character whose appearances are worth tracking down.