Snarl (Transformers)

Snarl (Transformers)

Snarl is the name of several different fictional characters in the various Transformers universes.

Transformers: Generation 1

Transformers character
name = Snarl

caption = Snarl Dreamwave Art
affiliation = Autobot
subgroup = Dinobots
Action Masters
Lightning Strike Coalition
function = Desert Warrior
partner = Tyrannitron (Action Master version only)
Sludge (Dinobots line)
motto = "Only in war is there happiness."
alternatemodes = Mechanical Stegosaurus
Cybertronian Tank
series =

voiceby = Hal Rayle (English)

Snarl is one of the members of the Autobot sub-group called the Dinobots lead by Grimlock. He turns into a robotic Stegosaurus.

The toy that became Snarl was original part of the Diaclone toy from Takara.

According to his bio, Snarl is an Autobot of few words and fewer opinions, Snarl grudgingly follows the orders of Dinobot leader Grimlock and leaves the thinking to others. He's generally unhappy and a loner, and his uncommunicative nature only adds to his feelings of isolation. Only the thrill of battle can elevate his spirits. In fact, few of his comrades experience the joyous heights that Snarl attains while locked in mortal combat. But for him war is an all too brief respite from the twin devils that haunt his miserable existence: the ungainly dinosaur form the Ark has bestowed upon him and the knowledge he may never see his beloved Cybertron again.

His unique design makes Snarl particularly useful in sunny, arid environments. The large golden plates protruding from his spinal assembly are solar collectors. Although he can operate without sunlight, solar energy can increase his strength tenfold and his endurance to a virtually limitless degree. A swipe of his tail can shatter a 20-foot concrete cube. His heavily armored hide makes him resistant to most missile fire.

Snarl's dependency on sunlight makes him extremely vulnerable to attack at night. Although he can use the same fuel the other Autobots use, he operates at only a fraction of his strength when he does. He is also very slow and his uncooperative behavior patterns sometimes hinder his effectivess in dangerous situations.

Snarl is unique among the dinobots in that his head is not located near the head of his dinosaur mode. He is also the only Dinobot without wings created from body panels. Instead his tail splits to form "wings" that are more like horns. In the animated series Snarl uses a sword instead of ranged weapons, although the toy comes with an Energo Sword, Electron Cannon rifle and a rocket pod.

Animated series

In the original Transformers cartoon series, Snarl was a Stegosaurus Dinobot created by Wheeljack and Ratchet on Earth in 1984. He was created along with Swoop to be the two new Dinobots to go along with the already-created Grimlock, Slag, and Sludge. While Snarl and Swoop were being created, Megatron convinced Grimlock, Slag, and Sludge that Optimus and the Autobots were their enemies and the three original Dinobots kidnapped Optimus Prime. After Wheeljack and Ratchet, with the help of Chip Chase, created Swoop and Snarl, the two new Dinobots were used to rescue Prime from Grimlock, Slag, and Sludge. During that battle, Optimus saved the original Dinobots' lives before the meteorite near them exploded and they then realized that the Autobots were really their friends. Snarl was the only member of the Dinobots to wield an energo sword in robot mode rather than a hand-held gun. It has not been explained why he or the other dinobots were able to be fitted with personalities which can only be found on Cybertron from Vector Sigma. Apparently there is a difference between the brain and personalities in Transformers. Their brains are simple, yet still it is the personalities that make them sentient. It is evident that addition of personalities or "sparks" and its origin was after the fact, and was hoped that this inconsistency would be overlooked.

In 1985, an island with real dinosaurs was found by Powerglide and Bumblebee. Optimus decided that Dinobot Island would be a good place for the Dinobots to train and practice their fighting skills, because the Ark was too small for the giant Dinobots. Megatron and the Decepticons found out about the island and wanted to harvest it for all the energy it produced. The Dinobots were thrown in a pit of tar, but were later rescued and, with the help of a group of real dinosaurs, attacked Megatron.

Later, the Cybertronian Autobots and Decepticons began to malfunction because they ran out of Cybertonium, a crystalline substance only found on Cybertron. The Dinobots were made on Earth, so they were the only Transformers not affected and were sent to Cybertron to get some. When they got to Cybertron, they disappeared. Spike and Carly went to Cybertron to find them and found Swoop, who led them to the other Dinobots that were captured and working for Shockwave. Eventually they were freed and brought the Cybertonium back so that the Autobot's bodies could be restored.

In 2005, Grimlock and all the Dinobots except Snarl took part in the Battle of Autobot City and against Unicron as seen in "". Although Snarl was seen among the Autobots in non-combat scenes in the city, he seemingly disappeared during combat. This is mostly attributed to the lack of synchronization between the Korean animators and the writers, but the subject of what happened to Snarl during the events that unfolded in that battle and the ensuing battle against Unicron is usually regarded with a certain taboo among fans.

In the events following the destruction of Unicron and the second Golden Age of Cybertron, Snarl is mostly unseen with the exception of a few minor appearances.

Snarl was among the primitive Transformers called by Primacron's assistant to battle Tornadron.

Marvel Comics

Snarl was among the Autobots who came to Earth with on board the Ark under the leadership of Optimus Prime. When the Ark crash landed on Earth it reformatted Snarl in the form of one of the Earth's native creatures, a stegosaurus.

Eventually, Snarl was deactivated, along with the rest of the Dinobots, while facing Starscream who had been empowered by the Underbase. He lay in a life support pod in the Ark for quite some time before Grimlock used the untested energy source known as Nucleon to revive him and his Dinobot comrades.

Snarl was among the united Autobot and Decepticon forces who opposed Unicron's assault on the planet Cybertron in 1991 (Transformers #75).

He subsuquently stayed with the Autobots and appeared in Marvel's "Generation 2" comic.

Fun Publications


In "Transformers: Timelines" volume 2 #2, "Games of Deception" Ultra Magnus lead a force including Elita One, Springer, Huffer, Snarl, Strongarm and Tyrannitron after the Decepticon Bugbite and his forces to Earth.

Devil's Due Publishing

In 2004, Snarl was among the Autobots under the leadership Optimus Prime who attempted to take back the planet Cybertron from the Decepticon tyrant Shockwave. After an accident with the teleportational systems of the supercomputer Teletran-3, Snarl found himself sent back in time and on the planet Earth. He was reformatted in the form of an Earth dinosaur with several other Autobots. A group of humans were able to bring the new Dinobots back to Cybertron and they helped overcome Shockwave (G.I. Joe vs. The Transformers II #4).

IDW Publishing

In the issue on Shockwave, Grimlock and the 'Dynobots' (sporting Cybertronian designs much like their War Within designs) appear in a story that partially homages their Marvel G1 origin. Seeking payback for a humiliating defeat by Shockwave, Grimlock pursued him to prehistoric Earth (which Shockwave was seeding with Energon). In order to protect themselves against Energon surges, the Dynobots required alternate modes covered by a layer of synthetic flesh; Grimlock refused to transform into Ice Age mammals and made the decision to go with dinosaurian forms instead as he thought them more impressive. The Dynobots got the initial jump on Shockwave, as their attack was too illogical for him to understand, but he quickly recovered and blasted the entire team into stasis lock with their synthetic skins destroyed. Grimlock got the final laugh, as the Dynobot ship fired a pre-programmed blast into the surrounding volcanoes to unleash a flow of lava that engulfs all six Transformers until they were uncovered by human paleontologists in 2006.


*Generation 1 Dinobot Snarl (1985):Based on a Diaclone toy.

*Action Master Snarl (1990):Snarl was one of two original Dinobots to receive the Action Master treatment. His partner is called Tyrannitron.

*Generation 2 Snarl (1993):A red repaint of the original, Snarl returns minus his missile launcher. He was also available in a green variant. Despite his recolor as a toy Snarl appeared in his original colors in the Marvel Generation 2 comic.:Snarl appeared in his red Generation 2 form in the short lived U.K. Generation 2 comic series.

*Transformers: Dinobots Snarl (2003):In 2003, a set of Walmart exclusive toys sold simply as "" featured repaints of Beast Wars molds as six Dinobots in sets of two. Snarl (a recolor of "Beast Wars Neo" Saberback and "Beast Machines" Striker) was packaged with Sludge (a recolor of "Beast Wars" Sling). :How the "Transformers: Dinobots" toy line fits in with the other Transformers lines is still a bit of a mystery. The previous "Robots in Disguise" and "Armada" lines contained many non-show recolor toys, but the toys don't mention either line on the boxes. The "Dinobots" toys came out just before the "" series, which was almost entirely recolors of old toys - so some fans consider it a precursor to that series.

*Smallest Dinorobots Desert Warrior (2006):In 2006, an unlicensed, scaled-down version of the original Generation 1 figure was released. Exclusive to this line was a limited-production red version.

Beast Wars

Transformers character
name = Snarl

caption =Beast Wars Snarl toy
affiliation = Maximal
subgroup = Basic Beasts
rank = 2
function = Surprise Attack
partner =
motto ="Now you see me, now you don't."
alternatemodes = Tasmanian Devil
series = Beast Wars
voiceby =
In the "Beast Wars" toyline, Snarl was the name of a Maximal who transformed into a Tasmanian Devil. This character did not appear in the original "Beast Wars" cartoon.

Animated series

Snarl's stasis pod was among those who were launched into orbit around prehistoric Earth during the "Beast Wars" series pilot.

IDW Publishing

Snarl finally made his first official appearance in the 2006 IDW Beast Wars comic, where it was revealed he was a Maximal protoform from the Axalon. In the comics series he is depicted as being able to turn invisible.

Originally his protoform was recovered by Magmatron's Predacons and infected with a Predacon shell program. Unbeknownst to Magmatron, his technical expert Razorbeast was a Maximal double-agent and had managed to modify the program so a significant number of those infected emerged as Maximals. After activation B'Boom, Bonecrusher, Optimus Minor, Ramulus, Snarl and Wolfang joined up with Razorbeast. Snarl seemingly served as the Maximals' technical support, saving Optimus Minor from Drill Bit. It was Snarl who observed Magmatron going after Megatron after hijacking one of the Ark's surveillance drones. He was later tasked by Razorbeast to build a Transwarp signal amplifier from parts scavenged from Ravage's cruiser and the Ark - but at this point the Predacons, led by a resurrected Ravage, attacked, with Snarl ordering the others to buy him time for the signal to succeed. The intervention of other Maximals led by Torca saved them, but Snarl was unsure whether their signal had reached Cybertron before the amplifier had burnt out. Snarl and the other Maximals then settled in for the long haul on Earth.

During the battle on Cybertron the Maximal Snarl was able to shunt Shokaract into limbo with Magmatron, where the truth of Unicron's plans were revealed. Shokaract destroyed himself and Magmatron was freed, returning to Cybertron.


*Beast Wars Snarl (1997):In "Beast Wars Second" the toy for the Maximal Tasmanian Kid was identical to Snarl.

Beast Machines

Transformers character
name = Snarl

caption =
affiliation = Maximal, later Autobot
subgroup = Deluxe Beasts
rank = 7.2
function =Strategic Specialist (Beast Machines)
Matrix Templar/Strategist (Transformers: Universe)
partner =
motto = "They won't even see it coming!"
"The greater my adversary, the sweeter the victory."
alternatemodes = Technorganic Lion
series = Beast Machines

voiceby =
In the "Beast Machines" toyline, Snarl was the name of a Maximal who transformed into a technorganic lion. He did not appear in the television series, but eventually did appear in the "Transformers: Universe" comic. It is unclear if he had any connections with the "Beast Wars" toy of the same name. [ [ Snarl (2000) - Maximal Strategic Specialist - ] ]

3H Enterprises (Wreckers)

Snarl appeared in the unreleased "Transformers: Universe - The Wreckers" #4 as the commander of the Cybertronian troops repelling the Quintesson invasion. He worked directly with Skydive, Longhorn and Cheetor.

Fun Publications

Snarl, Skywarp, Tap-Out and Triceratron appeared in the story "Wreckers: Finale Part 2" by the Transformers Collectors Club in 2007. During the invasion of Cybertron by the Quintessons all four vanished, taken captive by Unicron's transport beam.

3H Enterprises

In the "Transformers: Universe" comic Snarl is abducted from an alternate timeline by Unicron to participate in his plan to gather energy. Later, Optimus Primal helps break free the captives, including Snarl, from various timelines which are held there and gets them to Cybertron.

There, Optimus Primal pleads with Magnaboss and the Maximal High council (which includes Bantor, Air Hammer, Corahda, Torca and Battle Unicorn) to take the threat of Unicron seriously, but they doubt his claims. Optimus Primal is detained, but Snarl frees him.


*Beast Machines Snarl (2000):The Beast Machines figure of this toy appears similar to the Leobreaker and Nemesis Breaker molds, as well as the transformation sequence, as the legs fold down, and the same kind of weapon, as the tail becomes the main weapon, maybe a sort of whip.:There were plans to repaint Snarl as Alpha Trion as a convention exclusive toy, but only hand-painted prototype toys were made.:This figure was based on drawings by Hasbro designer Tim Bradley. [ [ Transformers - More Than Meets The Eye, Robots In Disguise - Transformers @ The Moon - ] ]

*Transformers: Universe Snarl (2003):"Beast Machines" Snarl was recolored as an Autobot for the "" line. This version of Snarl appeared in the "Transformers: Universe" comic series.

Transformers: Cybertron

Transformers character
name = Snarl
japanname =Fangwolf

caption =
affiliation = Autobot
subgroup = Deluxe Beasts
rank = 7
function = Fierce Animal Commander
partner =
motto = "I roar with justice! Report!"
alternatemodes = Robotic Wolf
series =
voiceby = Scott McNeil (English)
Yuto Kazama (Japanese)

Snarl is a native of the Jungle Planet in ', Snarl"' is a student under Backstop. Snarl transforms into a white-blue wolf, and is an Autobot. Snarl is a good friend of Scourge and Leobreaker. His Cyber Key activates two fangs similar to that of a saber-tooth tiger. [ [ Snarl (Autobot Deluxe Beasts, Transformers: Cybertron) ] ]

Animated series

Snarl first appeared in episode 11 of "Transformers: Cybertron", called "Search" as one of Scourge's guards. Megatron and Starscream arrived on Animatros looking for a Cyber Planet Key. When the Decepticons attempted to enter the Sacred Shrine, Snarl and Undermine told them to leave, but the Decepticons were not to be turned back.

A wolf transformer, he joined the Autobots to keep a close eye on his old friend Scourge, the tyrannical ruler of the planet whom he once served until he was branded a traitor. After the Jungle Planet Keys was recovered, he joined the Autobots.

He was a little nervous when he set foot in the Autobot base. He thought it was a cave and wanted to see rocks rather than metal. He eventually confronted Scourge with fellow Autobot Leobreaker on Giant Planet, succeeding in shaking the tyrant's resolve enough to force him to rethink his position among the Decepticons.

Later, Snarl would return to the service of a kinder and wiser Scourge in the fight to save their home planet from being sucked into the Black Hole. Snarl often refers to Scourge as 'brother'.

In the final episode of "Transformers: Cybertron", a wrestling match is held to decide the new leader of the Jungle Planet. Scourge defeats Snarl, then Leobreaker in fair combat and is declared the king of the Jungle Planet by Backstop. Scourge declares he will lead the Jungle Planet into a new era of peace thanks to the example of Optimus Prime and the Autobots.


*Cybertron Snarl (2005):The release of Snarl in Cybertron Deluxe wave 3.5 was packaged with a DVD containing the third episode of "Transformers: Cybertron", called "Hidden". Oddly, he did not appear in that episode.:Like most toys sold in the "Galaxy Force" toy line by Takara, then later in the "Cybertron" toy line by Hasbro, there are small paint differences between the two versions of the toy. The Hasbro version has a code number on the back of his Cyber Key, while the Takara version has no number on his Force Chip.:A special value three-pack sold in Toys-R-Us stores in 2006 included "Cybertron" Landmine, Snarl and Dirt Boss.:This toy was later redecoed as BotCon Weirdwolf.:This figure was based on drawings by Hasbro designer Tim Bradley. [ [ Transformers - More Than Meets The Eye, Robots In Disguise - Transformers @ The Moon - ] ]

*Black Fangwolf:In Japan a limited edition black redeco of Snarl was released.

Transformers: Classics

Transformers character
name =Snarl

caption =Snarl toy
affiliation =Decepticon
subgroup =Mini-Con
rank =5
function =Ambush Specialist
partner =Dreadwing and Overbite
motto ="The universe is our hunting ground."
alternatemodes =Robotic tiger
series =
engvoice =
japanvoice =
Although released alongside the Classics line, the Mini-Con Classics Snarl is not a homage to the original Snarl or any other previous Snarl. This member of the Predator Attack Team is an original character because the Classics Mini-Cons were leftovers from the Cybertron line who came out after it ended. Snarl is aligned with the Decepticons and turns from tiger into a robot. His partners are the Mini-Cons Overbite and Dreadwing, none of them the original characters of those names.

Fun Publications

In the biography posted on the Transformers Collectors Club web site Snarl is portrayed as a savage and cruel Mini-Con who loved to attack his anyone who is weak and vulnerable. He has moved on to hunting bigger prey, watching for weak points in larger Autobots so he can take them down himself. He has a sonic blaster in his mouth in beast mode.

Snarl appeared in the text-based story "The New World."


*Classics Snarl:Packaged with his partners. This toy was later redecoed into the Takara exclusive Mini-Con Apexis and "Shattered Class" Rampage.

Transformers Animated

Transformers character
name =Snarl

caption =
affiliation =Autobot
subgroup =Dinobots
Deluxe Beasts
rank =
function =Smasher
partner =
motto ="SNARL SMASH!"
alternatemodes = Robot Triceratops
series =
engvoice =
A robot named Snarl makes a return in "" along with Grimlock and Swoop; however, he is styled like the G1 Dinobot Slag instead of the G1 Dinobot of the same name, due to the fact that "slag" is sexual slang in the United Kingdom. [ [ Character bios for Transformers Animated Characters] ]

Animated series

In "Blast From the Past" the Autobots visit a dinosaur-themed amusement park where animatronic dinosaurs are on display, but Bulkhead accidentally breaks them. Professor Sumdac and Megatron rebuild the animatronic dinosaurs as technological wonders named the Dinobots. Unbeknown to Sumdac, however, Megatron includes an weapons in the animatronics, which begin to rampage at their unveiling ceremony under Megatron's remote control. Bumblebee combines his stings with Ratchet's magnetics abilities to create an electromagnetic pulse that shuts down the rampaging Dinobots (Sari using her Key to boost Bumblebee's power), destroying their artificial skin and revealing their metal forms. Sari's influence has greater consequences, however, as Megatron soon discovers that they possess minds - and perhaps sparks - of their own. The Decepticon leader convinces the Dinobots to attack all vehicles, including the Autobots, by telling them they are "fossil feeders" due to the way Earth vehicles are powered. The Dinobots go on another rampage, but are lured away by the Autobots who, after an extensive battle, trap them in tar. Professor Sumdac plans to melt them down, but Prowl and Bulkhead secretly move them to a secluded island on Lake Erie where they can live in peace.

In "Survival of The Fittest", Snarl and the rest of the Dinobots are forced by Meltdown to kidnap Sari, but are freed when he is captured. The Dinobots then overwhelm Colossus Rhodes and two of Meltdown's mutants.

In "Megatron Rising, Part One", Optimus Prime, Bulkhead and Prowl approach the Dinobots, wanting assistance for a battle against the Decepticons, only to be refused.

In "The Elite Guard", the Dinobots attack Sentinel Prime, who had trespressed on their island, only to be beaten back by Ultra Magnus.

in "Black Friday", the Dinobots are seen fighting over Blackarachnia, defeating Meltdown's mutants, and following a heart-broken Grimlock.


*Animated Deluxe Snarl (2008):The toy for animated Snarl was shown at Botcon 2007, initially presented as Slag , after whom the toy is clearly an homage.


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