Buzz Lightyear

Buzz Lightyear is a fictional character in Pixar's Toy Story franchise.

Buzz first appeared as a balloon in 2008, then he retired after 2013.

Years

 * 2008-2013

Publishers

 * Disney and Pixar

History in the Parade
Buzz first appeared in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2008, to promote Toy Story 3, which was to be released two years later. The Buzz Lightyear balloon featured a see-through helmet, making him the first-ever Macy's balloon to have a transparent section. The balloon continued to appear until 2013, when he was retired due to it being out of shape. However, in 2015, Disney brought the Buzz Lightyear balloon back at the 2015 D23 Expo at Anaheim, California to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of the first Toy Story film. After this event, the balloon was officially retired.

Promotions

 * Toy Story 3 (2008-2010)