Woody: "For how much longer? One more rip, and Andy's done with me. And what do I do then, Buzz? Huh? You tell me." Buzz is similar to Bolt from the 2008 film of the same name, as both believe to possess their TV shows' super powers, and yet, they do not have them. It is then later that both heroes realize (and admit) it. Star Command, I've been taken hostage by my own prisoners!" —Buzz, as he attempts to escape the toys "Unhand me, Zurg scum! The Galactic Courts will show you no mercy!" —Buzz, pinned down by the toys, as he tries to wrench himself free As Spanish Buzz Spanish Buzz: "Bitácora Espacial... Me he despertado del hiper-sueño en un planeta extraño. (Star Log... I've awakened from hyper-sleep on a strange planet.)" Buzz: "Right now, poised away at the edge of the galaxy, Emperor Zurg has been secretly building a weapon with the destructive capacity to annihilate an entire planet! I alone have information that reveals this weapon's only weakness. And you, my friend, are responsible for delaying my rendezvous with Star Command!" Bo Peep was impressed by one of his stunts in the first film and grew to like him even more throughout the rest of the movies.

As of Toy Story of Terror!, Buzz and Rex are the only two Toy Story characters who have appeared in every medium in the franchise. This remained true until Forky Asks a Question. Buzz along with Woody were at one point planned to appear as new summons in Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, but this idea was scrapped. They later appeared in Kingdom Hearts III. As the voice of reason, Buzz has some really relatable (and meme-able) quotes. Here are some of the Buzz Lightyear quotes that make you say, “same.” Still, there are a few other elements, such as when Buzz arrives on the film’s main planet and attempts to reach Star Command by saying, “Buzz Lightyear to Star Command, respond. Why don’t they answer?” which is taken straight out of the 1995 movie. E.T. In Toy Story 2, when Utility Belt Buzz was putting Andy's Buzz on the shelf, the string that was tied on Buzz's left hand in the cardboard box was missing.

Jessie: "Uhh, Buzz? Barbie didn't write this." —Buzz remarks on the message, only for Jessie to pinpoint Ken's signature at the end Buzz: "I don't know what came over me." Woody: Hey Buzz, get over here and see if you can get this toolbox off me! [Buzz looks away, depressed] Oh, come on Buzz, I... I can't do this without you. I need your help.

Buzz: "Spare me your lies, temptress! Your emperor's defeated, and I'm immune to your bewitching good looks." —Buzz angrily captures Jessie Buzz and Jessie's dance moves during the end credits of Toy Story 3 were choreographed by Tony Dovolani and Cheryl Burke of Dancing with the Stars. Lotso: "At ease, soldier! They’re neutralized! But remember: they’ll say anything to make you doubt yourself." Sid grabs Buzz and runs out the door. Woody tries to run after Sid, only to find his dog, Scud, right outside, who runs out at Woody, only to be shut out just in time] Hey! Tuberous Root Man! Wake up!" —Buzz angrily calls for Mr. Potato Head in his cell "Impossible!" —Buzz, as he sees a real potato instead of Mr. Potato Head in his cell Ken: "Good work, Lightyear! Resume your, uh...Space-guy thing-y!"Woody: "This is the perfect time to panic! I'm lost. Andy is gone. They're gonna move from their house in two days, and it's all your fault!" Woody: [exploding with rage] You...are...a...toy-y-y!! You are not the real Buzz Lightyear! Oh, you're an action figure! You are a child's play thing!! Buzz: "No, Woody, for the first time I am thinking clearly. You were right all along. I'm not a Space Ranger. I'm just a toy, a stupid little insignificant toy." The use of flashes by Buzz to stun Stinky Pete in Toy Story 2 is similar to (and possibly in reference to) the use of flashes by Homer and Bart to stun malfunctioning robots in the 1994 Simpsons episode " Itchy & Scratchy Land." This was in turn a reference to Michael Crichton's movie Westworld. Spanish Buzz: "¿Mi nave? ¿Lo encontraste? ¡Excelente! (My ship? You know where it is? Excellent!)" —Woody persuades Spanish Buzz to escape with him