Buzz Lightyear

Space Ranger action figure

Disney・Pixar's 'Toy Story' series features a toy modeled after a Space Ranger hero who protects the universe. Woody's best friend, with a charming image of being responsible and reliable.

Quotes

  • To infinity and beyond! Let's go!
  • I'm Space Ranger, mission accomplished!
  • Not a toy, a real hero!
  • Jessie, just being with you gives me strength!
  • Woody, let's fight together!

Trivia

  • Buzz's name is derived from astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
  • Buzz's action figure was actually sent to space in cooperation with NASA.
  • All gimmicks like helmet and wings were meticulously designed by Disney and Pixar.
  • There is a scene in Toy Story showing the 'MADE IN TAIWAN' marking.
  • In the third film, there is a gimmick where he switches to Spanish mode and becomes cheerful.
  • Makes a cameo appearance in the movie 'Ralph Breaks the Internet'.

Alternate names

Buzz Lightyear Buzz

Tags

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Profile

Species
Action Figure
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Action figure wearing a plastic space suit. The head is made of rubber material with mobility. Multi-jointed with a wide range of motion, and has retractable wings on the back.
Eye color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Space suit-style suit
  • Helmet (open/close possible)
  • Wings on the back
  • Action button on the chest
Iconic items
  • Laser beam (lights up with button on right arm)
  • Retractable wings
  • Space suit
  • Helmet
  • Demo mode switch (back)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Strong sense of responsibility
Detailed personality
Serious with a strong sense of responsibility and loyal to the mission. Initially believed himself to be a real Space Ranger, but grew through exchanges with friends. Prone to misconceptions or misunderstandings at times, but strives for his friends.
Keywords
  • Responsibility
  • Serious
  • Brave
  • Loyal to friends
  • Leadership
  • Calm
  • Misconception
  • Stubborn beliefs
  • Honest
Motto
To infinity and beyond! Let's go!
Talents
  • Leadership
  • Tactical judgment
  • Calm judgment
  • Physical ability
  • Bravery
  • Machine operation
Skills
  • Karate chop
  • Laser beam firing
  • Gliding with wings
  • Mission execution
Motivation
Protecting friends and succeeding in missions. Maintaining friendship at Andy's. Feelings for girlfriend Jessie.
Habits
Likes the catchphrase 'To infinity and beyond...'. In the past, believed himself to be a real astronaut.
Favorite foods
unknown
Hobbies
Mission execution, Patrol, Space exploration
Favorite places
Andy's house, Sunnyside Daycare
Favorite colors
White, Green, Purple
Music
unknown
Person
Woody, Jessie
Disliked situations
Betrayal, Difficult situations, Misunderstandings

History

Backstory
Buzz, appearing as the latest toy, initially mistook himself for a real Space Ranger and clashed with those around him, but upon learning the truth, deepened bonds with friends. Afterward, grew into a leader who unites friends.
Debut date
November 22, 1995
Work title
Toy Story
Media type
Movie

Learning his true identity

Significant event
Learning his true identity
Description
Realized he is a toy and experienced identity conflict.

Escape from Sid's house

Significant event
Escape from Sid's house
Description
Cooperated with Woody to escape from bully Sid's house.

Encounter with new Buzz

Significant event
Encounter with new Buzz
Description
In the second film, a brand new Buzz (New Action Buzz) appeared, confronting his own past.

Spanish mode activated

Significant event
Spanish mode activated
Description
In the third film, accidentally switched to Spanish mode and became a cheerful character.

Romance with Jessie

Significant event
Romance with Jessie
Description
From the third film onward, developed feelings for Jessie, and the relationship progressed.

Parting with Woody

Significant event
Parting with Woody
Description
In the fourth film, experienced parting from friend Woody who decided to stay at the amusement park.

Relationships

Nana

Said to be grandmother (TV series setting)

Woody

Best friend

Shift in self-recognition as a toy and cooperative escape from Sid's house

Jessie

Partner

Proposal to Jessie from the third film onward and deepening romance

Rex

Teammate

In Toy Story 3, accidentally triggered the switch to Spanish mode

Andy's toys

Andy's toys: sub-leader

Media appearances

Toy Story

Movie / Protagonist

1995

Toy Story 2

Movie / Protagonist

1999

Toy Story 3

Movie / Protagonist

2010

Toy Story 4

Movie / Protagonist

2019

Lightyear

Movie / Protagonist

2022

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins

Anime / Protagonist

unknown

Small Fry

Anime / Protagonist

2011

Hawaiian Vacation

Anime / Protagonist

2011

Toy Story of Terror!

Anime / Protagonist

2013

Kingdom Hearts III

Game / Supporting

2019

Voice cast and creators

George Tokoro

Voice actor
George Tokoro
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Main films

Minoru Inaba

Voice actor
Minoru Inaba
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Tokyo Disney Resort etc.

Ryohei Suzuki

Voice actor
Ryohei Suzuki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Lightyear (2022 film)

Tim Allen

Voice actor
Tim Allen
Language
English
Version or series
Main films

Chris Evans

Voice actor
Chris Evans
Language
English
Version or series
Lightyear (2022 film)

Patrick Warburton

Voice actor
Patrick Warburton
Language
English
Version or series
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

Teddy Newton

Voice actor
Teddy Newton
Language
English
Version or series
Small Fry
Notes
Fake Buzz voice

Sōsuke Komori

Voice actor
Sōsuke Komori
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Small Fry
Notes
Fake Buzz voice

John Lasseter

Creator name
John Lasseter
Role
Original author

Pete Docter

Creator name
Pete Docter
Role
Original author

Andrew Stanton

Creator name
Andrew Stanton
Role
Original author

Joe Ranft

Creator name
Joe Ranft
Role
Original author

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