Snapper (Transformers)

Snapper is a fictional character from the various Transformers universes. He should not be confused with Rippersnapper, a Decepticon with a similar name.

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Beast Wars Predacon

Snapper
Predacon
Sub-group Basic Beasts
Function Infiltration
Rank 6
Motto "You're either out of my way or out of luck."
Alternate Modes Giant Snapping Turtle
Series Beast Wars

Snapper's tech specs mention the quad thrusters allowing him to fly, probably inspired by Gamera.

Animated series

Snapper's stasis pod was presumably among those who were launched into orbit around prehistoric Earth in the Beast Wars series pilot.

IDW Publishing

Snapper appeared in the IDW Beast Wars series, where it was revealed Magmatron had turned him into a Predacon earlier. He was seen in issue #4 of The Gathering series in the final fight with the Maximal forces.

In the first issue of Beast Wars The Ascending Manterror lead Retrax and Snapper in a distraction against Maximals while the other Predacons planned to attack their enemies.

Snapper had a biography printed in the Beast Wars Sourcebook by IDW Publishing.[1]

Toys

Snapper is a flip changer who came with a hidden weapon in his shell.[2]

References

  1. ^ Creators of Transformers: Beast Wars: The Gathering are back
  2. ^ Alvarez, J.E. (2001). The Unofficial Guide to Transformers 1980s Through 1990s Revised & Expanded 2nd Edition. Schiffer Publishing Ltd.. p. 120. ISBN 0764313649.