Snarl (BM)
| 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 and an Autobot from the Beast Machines and Universe portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
A tactical genius specializing in devastating ambushes, Snarl provides the technorganic Maximals a sound mind for strategy that serves them well in their war against Megatron. He has an innate awareness of the world around him that makes him almost impossible to surprise. He considers the Vehicons beneath him as opponents and wishes to try his mind directly against the scheming Megatron.
By the Universe conflict, less than 3 deca-cycles after the reformatting of Cybertron, he has become a Matrix Templar, a student of Alpha Trion and servant of the will of Primus himself. His training as a templar has granted him the mystical ability to see others sparks and sense their weaknesses. Though an eager warrior for Primus his desire for battle might prove his undoing in the battle against Unicron.
Fiction
3H Universe comics
Snarl witnesses the Quintesson invasion of Cybertron alongside his troops Longhorn and Skydive. He sends in the signal to activate "the reserves". Wreckers: Finale Part I
Alpha Trion observed Snarl engaged in combat within Unicron, as Primus projected images of several Transformers having been abducted by the dark god. Snarl's opponent was not visible, however. Abduction Escape Homecoming (Universe comic)
Universe CD-ROM
Snarl follows Optimus Primal in combat against Reptilion and his Decepticon forces. Universe CD-ROM
Toys
Beast Machines
- Snarl (Deluxe, 2000)
- Accessories: Tail/Ax
- Snarl transforms into a technorganic lion, and in robot mode can wield an ax formed from his tail. Both arms house gimmicks: His right arm has a geared wheel in it, allowing for ax chopping action. His left houses a spring, which launches his arm forward about half an inch for a "power punch" attack. Interestingly, he shares his gimmick (and general transformation scheme) with fellow Maximal Cheetor, but does it all all better. He even stands without toppling like a house of cards.
- In beast mode, Snarl was apparently given the molding to allow for light piping, but ultimately has painted eyes on both of his releases.
Universe
- Snarl (Deluxe, 2003)
- Accessories: Tail/Ax
- Snarl is a black, red, and gold redeco of Beast Machines Snarl, and was released in the first wave of Universe Deluxe-class toys. He retains all the features of the previous version, and like many other early Universe toys, sports "Energon surge" deco down the back of his mane.
Trivia
- Snarl's mold was used as the basis for an unproduced 3H redeco as Alpha Trion.
