History[]
Buzz-Off features in the 2002 relaunch of the Masters of the Universe toy line, and its accompanying cartoon series. His personality is developed significantly in this contemporary incarnation, and his image is also redesigned to appear more insect-like.
The leader of the Andreenids, Buzz-Off is presented as a sullen, independent and distrustful character, easily suspicious of others. He and his people are introduced in the episode Sky War in which he initially refuses to ally with the Masters, feeling his people are too strong and independent to need allies. His people produce a powerful substance called Ambrosia, which is stolen by Skeletor to enhance his power. After being manipulated by Skeletor into entering a war with Stratos and his Bird People, Buzz-Off is finally convinced of the danger Skeletor poses to Eternia and agrees to join the Masters.
Buzz-Off's most significant appearances includes Siren's Song, in which tensions fly between him and Ram-Man as the Masters attempt to identify a traitor within their ranks. Ram-Man is suspicious of Buzz-Off due to Buzz-Off's distrustful nature and his refusal to swear an oath to protect Castle Grayskull.
Another major appearance for Buzz-Off is Buzz-Off's Pride in which he suffers a humiliating defeat at the hands of three giants on his journey to a village for a gift for his queen. Returning to protect the village from the giants, Buzz-Off initially refuses to call upon the help of his heroic allies due to fear that his defeat would hurt his pride.
His race also comes under attack in season 2's Web of Evil in which their Ambrosia is stolen, first by Webstor, and subsequently the Snake Men. Presented as a headstrong and independent character whose main weakness is his ego and suspicious nature, Buzz-Off receives a substantial development from his one-dimensional portrayal of the 1980s.
Other significant members of Buzz-Off's race from the 2002 series include his General, Stingrad, and the Andreenid Queen.
Appearances[]
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2002)[]
Season One (2002-2003)
- Sky War
- Siren's Song
- The Ties That Bind (non speaking role)
- Turnabout
- The Monster Within
- Orko's Garden (non speaking role)
- Buzz-Off's Pride
- Snake Pit (moral only) (non speaking role)
- The Sweet Smell of Victory
- The Council of Evil, Part 1
- The Council of Evil, Part 2
Season Two (2003-2004)
- The Last Stand (non speaking role)
- Of Machines and Men
- Web of Evil
- Awaken the Serpent (non speaking role)
Behind the scenes[]
- This version of Buzz-Off received an entry in Masters of the Universe Encyclopedia: Season One - Issue 1.
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