Snapdragon (Transformers)
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Snapdragon is a fictional Decepticon character from the Generation 1 Transformers series.
| Transformers character | |
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| Snapdragon | |
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| Affiliation | Decepticon |
| Sub-Group | Headmasters Horricon Triple Changer |
| Function | Interceptor |
| Partner | Krunk |
| Motto | "If it doesn't get you dirty, it's not worth doing." |
| Alternate Modes | Cybertronian Jet/Mechanical T-Rex |
| Series | Transformers: Generation 1 |
| Voiced by | Dan Gilvezan (Snapdragon/English) Kazuo Oka (Snapdragon/Japanese) Chris Latta (Krunk/English) Unknown (Krunk/Japanese) |
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[edit] Transformers: Generation 1
Snapdragon's original Marvel Profile described him as hopelessly lazy and messy, but with a quick temper for those who disturbed him. He is binary bonded with the Headmaster process to Krunk, Lord Zarak's bodyguard, a vicious thug. [1]
[edit] Animated series
Snapdragon first appeared in Rebirth Part 1, the three part finale of the US television series. He appeared as a triple changing Decepticon under Galvatron who became a Headmaster on the planet Nebulos during the course of the finale.
With the arrival of the Transformers to Nebulos, and the fusion of a group of Autobots and Nebulon rebels into Headmasters, Zarak masterminded a scheme to duplicate the process with Decepticons. Unable to control the Decepticons directly with their mental powers, the Hive were able to subdue them with their own machines and force them into the scheme, striking a deal to create both Headmasters and Targetmasters.
Oddly, the television series depicted Snapdragon as being able to take on beast form without his Headmaster partner, even though as the toy Krunk becomes both the robot head and beast head.
[edit] Transformers: Headmasters
In the Japanese series which ignored the U.S. series finale, Snapgragon first appeared in the 18th episode of the series, "The Most Important Thing in the World."
The Decepticon base on Chaar is suddenly upset when two newcomers arrive, and the Decepticons attack them, thinking they are Autobots. They are jets which possess the ability to transform into animals, then to robots -- Horrorcons Apeface and Snapdragon -- who have been asked by Galvatron to join his troops. The Autobots learn of the appearance of these two, and Spike, worried about the diminishing chances of ending the war, decides to seek out a peace agreement with the Decepticons before the galaxy is destroyed, despite the Autobots' concerns. Galvatron receives word of Spike's offer of peace, and Scorponok and Soundwave plan a trap, replying to Spike that he has to go with his entire family to meet in Shangri-La. Galvatron and Spike begin their meetings while Carly and Daniel are forced to remain with the Horrorcons, with the Autobot Headmasters remaining outside. Galvatron asks Spike for a token of trust - leaving Daniel with the Decepticons. Punch discovers Galvatron at the Decepticon base instead of Earth and reports Galvatron's orders to steal energy throughout the universe to the Autobots. The Headmasters mobilize to rescue the humans when they find out Galvatron is a fake. Galvatron then reveals himself to be Sixshot, leading to a fierce battle outside. The Autobots beat up on the Decpeticons, who escape through the space bridge. They try to follow, but Sixshot blows up the space bridge.
Snapdragon last appeared in episode 35 of the series, "The Final Showdown On Earth (Part 2)"
[edit] Marvel Comics
In the U.S. Marvel Comics comics, Snapdragon first appeared in the four-issue Headmasters mini-series, which introduced the new breed of warrior to the Transformers universe. Here, Scorponok was leader of a troop of Decepticons who were summoned to the planet Nebulos by one of its corrupt politicians, Lord Zarak, who was intent on removing Fortress Maximus and the other Autobots who had previously settled on the planet. Maximus and his crew had already binary bonded with a group of heroic Nebulons, and were able to easily best Scorponok's troops, inspiring Scorponok to duplicate the process with Zarak and his followers, including the Horrorcons.
One of his most prominent actions during this period was to act as bait for a trap alongside the other Decepticon Headmasters. The plan worked, luring the Autobot Headmasters to the Fortress of Despair, where the Decepticons captured Highbrow, planning to use him to perfect their own Headmaster process. The plan failed when Highbrow forced Scroponk to flee. (Transformers U.K. 130-131)
After this Maximus' forces fled Nebulos to save it from further devastation. Scorponok's forces pursued them to Earth, battling the local Decepticons under Ratbat before linking up with them to battle the Earten Autobots. Snapdragon formed part of the aerial contingent, battling Swoop and the Aerialbots. He and Apeface then descended upon Maximus himself, spying easy pickings as the Autobot leader attempted to protect the frostbitten Buster Witwicky, but were called off when Starscream's plan to absorb the Underbase became apparent. He appeared after this as one of Scorponok's troops on Earth, but had few major roles. He appeared during the battle against Unicron, and was present for the Decepticon ambush on Klo. However, when the battle went against the Decepticons due to the appearance of the Last Autobot, Snapdragon was gunned down by Blaster.
[edit] Dreamwave Productions
Snapdragon and Krunk did not appear in the Dreamwave Transformers comics before the company closed, but they did get a one page biography in their More Than Meets The Eye series, which profiled Snapdragon as an extremely lazy and messy Decepticon, often sleeping through battle alarms. When eventually disturbed, Snapdragon is filled with rage at whatever woke him - prompting his fellow Decepticons to point him in the direction of the enemy and watch the fireworks. His partner Krunk is just as lazy, increasing Snapdragon's eventual rage when disturbed.
[edit] Toys
- Generation 1 Snapdragon with Krunk (1987)
- Snapdragon camewith his partner Krunk. This toy was never reused.
