Roar (Toyworld)
Roar is a fictional character and third party Transformer homage to Generation 1 Snarl made by Toyworld in 2014.
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Toyworld
Roar is a third party Transformer who turns into a robotic stegosaurus. He is an homage to the 1985 Transformers character Snarl.
Other third party Transformers inspired by Snarl include FansToys Sever, JustTIoys Desert Warrior Snarl and Keith's Fantasy Club Bladeback.
Development
Toyworld first posted toy images of their Sludge and Snarl homage on their web site in July 2014.[1] He was scheduled for release in September.
Roar was released in October 2014.
Reception
The Retro Robot Radio podcast for August 2nd, 2014 covered the teasers for Toyworld's Orionvil, Sludge and Snarl homages, as well as the second release of Hegemon in the news.[2]
The TransMissons podcast for August 11th, 2014 discussed Toyworld Sludge and Snarl homages in the news.[3]
The Star To Star Toys News podcast for September 23rd, 2014 discussed Roar in the news.[4]
The Star To Star Toys News podcast for October 8th, 2014 discussed Roar in the news.[5]
The Cybercast podcast for October 11th, 2013 discussed Roar in the news.[6]
Toys
- Toyworld TW-D01 Roar (2014)
- An original third party Transformer mold by Toyworld. Turns from humanoid robot to robotic stegosaurus or becomes the leg of a combiner. Comes with a rifle and sword.
Gallery
Roar in robot mode
Roar in dinosaur mode
References
- ↑ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/toyworlds-snarl-and-sludge-prototype-images-combiner-tease-180847/?catid=searchresults
- ↑ Mathew Ignash (August 2nd, 2014). "Retro Robot Radio". http://www.youtube.com/user/RetroRobotRadio?feature=watch (Podcast). Mathew Ignash. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31IQyQLyx-I.
- ↑ Charles Shelton (August 11th, 2014). "TransMissions". http://www.transmissionspodcast.com/ (Podcast). TransMissions. http://www.transmissionspodcast.com/2014/08/transmissions-episode-61-first-anniversary-show-featuring-mairghread-scott/.
- ↑ Chris and Ash (September 23rd, 2014). "Star To Star Toys News". https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6PGk5W0pSKfwbXpIahKObw (Podcast). Star To Star Toy News. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISQfsv6rPiU/.
- ↑ Chris and Ash (October 8th, 2014). "Star To Star Toys News". https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6PGk5W0pSKfwbXpIahKObw (Podcast). Star To Star Toy News. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsyjaCR4Im4.
- ↑ Craig (October 11th, 2013). "Cybercast". https://www.youtube.com/user/G1Hexatron?feature=watch (Podcast). Josh. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RP7yjq7QtI.
