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===IDW ''Beast Wars'' comics=== | ===IDW ''Beast Wars'' comics=== | ||
[[ | Snarl was one of the protoforms left behind by the crew of the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'' on prehistoric [[Earth]]. He was activated and put in [[chronal phase]] by [[Razorbeast]] at [[Magmatron]]'s request, but was protected from Magmatron's Predacon [[shell program]] by a viral code Razorbeast inserted. Coming online in a swampy area, he was one of the first Maximals to hear and respond to Razorbeast's signal. {{storylink|The Gathering issue 1}} | ||
[[File:Snarl NotStoopid TheGathering2.jpg|thumb|left|200px|If you're so smart, then what the hell is your beast mode?]] | |||
After joining up with Razorbeast and several others, the situation was explained and Razorbeast concluded that they needed to find a way to contact [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] before the Predacons found them. Snarl participated in the search to find the [[Ravage (G1)|Tri-Predacus Agent]]'s crashed [[Transwarp cruiser|ship]], in order to scavenge its [[Transwarp]] signal amplifier. Snarl engaged his cloak and wandered off by himself, locating the crashed vessel just in time to save [[Optimus Minor]] from [[Drill Bit (BW)|Drill Bit]]. The two Maximals returned to the others with the signal amplifier, but it required repairs. {{storylink|The Gathering issue 2}} | |||
Snarl | Snarl accompanied Razorbeast, Optimus Minor, and [[Bonecrusher (BW)|Bonecrusher]] on an excursion to the [[Ark (G1)|the Ark]], to obtain spare parts for the signal amplifier. Snarl brought up the point that salvaging parts from the remains of the [[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]] would probably be a better choice, but Razorbeast feared that [[Optimus Primal]]'s group would notice or that it would inflict further damage on the timestream. Once inside the Ark, Snarl wandered off again, booting up a high-altitude sensor drone and attempting to get an update on Magmatron's activities. After bringing it to Razorbeast's attention, they caught wind of Magmatron's intended destination, and the group split in two after departing the Ark. Razorbeast and Optimus Minor headed off to attempt to interfere with Magmatron's plans and Snarl and Bonecrusher returned to their temporary lair to affect repairs on the transwarp signal booster. {{storylink|The Gathering issue 3}} | ||
Snarl managed to cobble together a mishmashed communications rig capable of sending a message to Cybertron, but admitted that they'd probably only get one shot before the entire thing fell apart. He attempted a dry run, needing [[B'Boom]] and [[Wolfang (Maximal)|Wolfang]]'s help finessing the fragile power assembly. But before they could get it right, the Predacons attacked the lair. Snarl told the group to buy him time as he attempted to send the message himself, and the other Maximals exited the lair to engage the superior enemy force. In the end, Snarl did manage to get the message sent, and Maximal reinforcements arrived to beat back the Predacons. The transwarp signal booster was destroyed in the process, and the Maximals prepared themselves for an extended stay on Earth. {{storylink|The Gathering issue 4}} | |||
[[Image:BWTheAscending4_Snarl_savestheday.jpg|thumb|right|200px|At least we no longer have to care who the hell [[Prowl II| he]] is.]] | |||
Weeks later the Predacons, now led by Ravage, launched a full-scale assault on the Maximals. The goal was to obtain the [[chronal phase facilitator|armbands]] that would allow Ravage to sync-up with the [[Beast Wars (cartoon)|other]] Beast Wars' chronal stream. Snarl aided in the counterattack and later helped Razorbeast foil Ravage when the former Decepticon infiltrated the Maximal base, attempting to steal the armbands during the battle. {{storylink|The Ascending issue 1}} | |||
Snarl and Razorbeast returned to the battle, which was turning against the Maximals until the sudden arrival of [[Lio Convoy]] and [[The Pack]]. The battle was further interrupted when Ravage, having been warned of [[Shokaract|a threat]] on Cybertron, called for a ceasefire. Before anyone could process this, [[Rartorarta]] appeared in the sky above. Snarl attempted to fire on this new threat, but Rartorarta swooped down and impaled Razorbeast on his [[Angolmois]]-tipped stinger, causing the warthog to mutate into a hideous and uncontrollable beast. {{storylink|The Ascending issue 2}} | |||
Both Rartorarta and the mutated Razorbeast were eventually subdued, but when [[Drancron]] and [[Elephorca]] appeared, things took a turn for the worse. Snarl chose to accompany Lio Convoy back to Cybertron, to help combat the menace of Shokaract. {{storylink|The Ascending issue 3}} Once there, Snarl was a key part of the plan to defeat the mad demi-god. Riding on [[Prowl II]] and cloaking the two of them, Snarl managed to get close enough to place a chronal phase facilitator on Shokaract. It snared the Predacon into limbo, where his threat was finally ended. {{storylink|The Ascending issue 4}} | |||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Beast Wars=== | ===Beast Wars=== | ||
[[Image:Snarl bw toy.jpg|right| | [[Image:Snarl bw toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Spring-loaded ass, my ass.]] | ||
*'''Snarl''' (Basic, 1997) | *'''Snarl''' (Basic, 1997) | ||
Revision as of 18:55, 6 November 2013
| The name or term "Snarl" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Snarl (disambiguation). |
- Snarl is a Maximal from the Beast Wars portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Snarl is an expert at surprise attack. Using a cloaking field, similar to the one employed by Beast Era Ravage, he can vanish at will and infiltrate Predacon strongholds. Snarl enjoys reappearing in a dramatic fashion to startle foe or friend alike. He is a cool and confident warrior, sure of his own abilities and with an independent streak a sector wide.
Snarl is also young and a little impatient. Even when working as part of a group he has the tendency to cloak himself and wander off to pursue their goals in his own fashion. This occasionally annoys his comrades, but usually his impressive results speak for themselves.
Fiction
IDW Beast Wars comics
Snarl was one of the protoforms left behind by the crew of the Axalon on prehistoric Earth. He was activated and put in chronal phase by Razorbeast at Magmatron's request, but was protected from Magmatron's Predacon shell program by a viral code Razorbeast inserted. Coming online in a swampy area, he was one of the first Maximals to hear and respond to Razorbeast's signal. The Gathering issue 1
After joining up with Razorbeast and several others, the situation was explained and Razorbeast concluded that they needed to find a way to contact Cybertron before the Predacons found them. Snarl participated in the search to find the Tri-Predacus Agent's crashed ship, in order to scavenge its Transwarp signal amplifier. Snarl engaged his cloak and wandered off by himself, locating the crashed vessel just in time to save Optimus Minor from Drill Bit. The two Maximals returned to the others with the signal amplifier, but it required repairs. The Gathering issue 2
Snarl accompanied Razorbeast, Optimus Minor, and Bonecrusher on an excursion to the the Ark, to obtain spare parts for the signal amplifier. Snarl brought up the point that salvaging parts from the remains of the Axalon would probably be a better choice, but Razorbeast feared that Optimus Primal's group would notice or that it would inflict further damage on the timestream. Once inside the Ark, Snarl wandered off again, booting up a high-altitude sensor drone and attempting to get an update on Magmatron's activities. After bringing it to Razorbeast's attention, they caught wind of Magmatron's intended destination, and the group split in two after departing the Ark. Razorbeast and Optimus Minor headed off to attempt to interfere with Magmatron's plans and Snarl and Bonecrusher returned to their temporary lair to affect repairs on the transwarp signal booster. The Gathering issue 3
Snarl managed to cobble together a mishmashed communications rig capable of sending a message to Cybertron, but admitted that they'd probably only get one shot before the entire thing fell apart. He attempted a dry run, needing B'Boom and Wolfang's help finessing the fragile power assembly. But before they could get it right, the Predacons attacked the lair. Snarl told the group to buy him time as he attempted to send the message himself, and the other Maximals exited the lair to engage the superior enemy force. In the end, Snarl did manage to get the message sent, and Maximal reinforcements arrived to beat back the Predacons. The transwarp signal booster was destroyed in the process, and the Maximals prepared themselves for an extended stay on Earth. The Gathering issue 4
Weeks later the Predacons, now led by Ravage, launched a full-scale assault on the Maximals. The goal was to obtain the armbands that would allow Ravage to sync-up with the other Beast Wars' chronal stream. Snarl aided in the counterattack and later helped Razorbeast foil Ravage when the former Decepticon infiltrated the Maximal base, attempting to steal the armbands during the battle. The Ascending issue 1
Snarl and Razorbeast returned to the battle, which was turning against the Maximals until the sudden arrival of Lio Convoy and The Pack. The battle was further interrupted when Ravage, having been warned of a threat on Cybertron, called for a ceasefire. Before anyone could process this, Rartorarta appeared in the sky above. Snarl attempted to fire on this new threat, but Rartorarta swooped down and impaled Razorbeast on his Angolmois-tipped stinger, causing the warthog to mutate into a hideous and uncontrollable beast. The Ascending issue 2
Both Rartorarta and the mutated Razorbeast were eventually subdued, but when Drancron and Elephorca appeared, things took a turn for the worse. Snarl chose to accompany Lio Convoy back to Cybertron, to help combat the menace of Shokaract. The Ascending issue 3 Once there, Snarl was a key part of the plan to defeat the mad demi-god. Riding on Prowl II and cloaking the two of them, Snarl managed to get close enough to place a chronal phase facilitator on Shokaract. It snared the Predacon into limbo, where his threat was finally ended. The Ascending issue 4
Toys
Beast Wars
- Snarl (Basic, 1997)
- Snarl transforms into a large "tasmanian devil" (the resemblance to the real thing being vague at best). By holding the toy by its tail in beast mode and pulling the trigger, his body leaps forward in a spring-loaded lunging attack. Or at least, it's supposed to — the spring is so weak that on any surface other than a smooth table or counter-top, you're lucky if the figure even clears the end of the launcher. In robot mode, the tail becomes an arm-mounted (non-firing) blaster cannon.
- A virtually identical version of the toy was sold by Takara as Beast Wars II Tasmania Kid. This mold is also used by Robotmasters Bound Rogue.
Notes
- As alluded to in other parts of this entry, Snarl does not actually closely resemble a Tasmanian devil. In fact there is some fan speculation that he is actually based on the Tasmanian spotted quoll (the world's second-largest marsupial predator, after the Tassie devil), sharing as he does their bushy tail and brown colouration. There are problems with this identification as well, most obviously that Snarl is striped instead of spotted.
- In Germany, Snarl's toy was released under a special promotion of Hasbro products; each of Hasbro's toy lines had a toy only available under this promotion for the bargain price of 5 Deutsche Mark (half of what a basic cost back then). Unsurprisingly, he flew off the shelves.
Foreign names
- French: Grondeur (Canada, "Growler")
- Italian: Diablo[1]
- Spanish: Gruñón
