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{{Nihongo|'''Crawl'''|ガードン|Gādon|lit. ''Guardon''}}, also known as '''Guardon Crab''', is a [[Badnik]] created by [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Robotnik]], that is first seen in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''. Usually found at [[Amusement theme|casino]] or [[Bonus Stage]]s, Crawl is heavily armed with [[bumper]] shield and pincers.
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{{Nihongo|'''Crawl'''<ref>''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' ([[Sega Mega Drive]]) United States instruction booklet, p. 13.</ref>|ガードン<ref>''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' ([[Sega Mega Drive]]) Japanese instruction booklet, p. 49.</ref>|Gādon|lit. "Guardon"}}, also known as '''Guardon Crab''', is an enemy in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]]. It is a mass-produced, crab-based [[Badnik]] created by [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]]. Usually found in [[Amusement theme|casino]]-themed [[Stage]]s, the Crawls are armed with [[bumper]] shields and pincers.
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==Appearance==
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The typical Crawls have a rotund, gray torso with a vent on their belly and a neckless red or orange head with insectoid mandibles and two large eyes. Possessing short limbs, they have a yellow crab-like pincer on one arm while the other wields a [[Bumper]] with a red background, blue center and yellow/white star in it.
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Several changes were made to the Crawls' design in ''Sonic Rivals 2'', ''Sonic the Hedgehog 4'' and ''Sonic Generations'', but their overall appearance has remained consistent.
   
 
==Game appearances==
 
==Game appearances==
 
===''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''===
 
===''Sonic the Hedgehog 2''===
 
[[File:Crawl-sprite.png|left]]
 
[[File:Crawl-sprite.png|left]]
Crawl made first appearance in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', as being featured at [[Casino Night Zone (Sonic the Hedgehog 2)|Casino Night Zone]] and making the only enemies in that particular [[zone]]. Crawl is seen crawling slowly (hence the Badnik's name) back and forth on routes. If the player tries to defeat the Badnik in front or above sides, Crawl hides under the shield which bounces the player to backwards, while making no damage to player or Badnik. Crawl can only be destroyed by performing a [[Spin Attack]] from behind.
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Crawls first appeared in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' as the only enemies in [[Casino Night Zone (Sonic the Hedgehog 2)|Casino Night Zone]]. In gameplay, Crawls crawl slowly (hence their name) back and forth on routes. If the player tries to attack them from the front or above, the Crawls will hide under their shields which can bounce the player backwards while leaving the Crawls unharmed. The only way to destroy a Crawl is by hitting them with a [[Spin Attack]] from behind.
   
 
===''Sonic Spinball''===
 
===''Sonic Spinball''===
 
[[File:Bonus Stage IV.png|thumb|200px|left|A Crawl in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball]]''.]]
A single Crawl appears in 16-bit version of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball]]'', as it is seen behind two [[Clucker]]s at pinball table of fourth [[Bonus Stage]] "Clucker's Defense". In this bonus stage, the player has to destroy Crawl from table by using three balls at the same time.
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In the 16-bit version of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball]]'', a single Crawl appears behind two [[Clucker]]s on the pinball table of the fourth [[Bonus Stage (Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball) (16-bit)|Bonus Stage]], named "Clucker's Defense". In this Bonus Stage, the player has to destroy the Crawl using pinballs. Each hit earns the player 1,000 points.
   
It is impossible to hit them in front as the pinball balls can be bounced from Badniks, while giving 1,000 points from one hit. The player has to defeat Crawl from lateral sides multiple times until it lost its shield and with the last hit, it gets destroyed. Oddly this Crawl doesn't have [[animal friends|animal]] inside of it.
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To destroy this Crawl, the player must hit its sides with the pinballs until its shield is destroyed, then whack it from the front. As long as it has its shield up, the player cannot hit it from the front as it will simply bounce the balls back. Oddly enough, this Crawl does not have an [[Animals|animal]] inside it.
   
 
===''Sonic Rivals 2''===
 
===''Sonic Rivals 2''===
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[[File:Crawl in Sonic Rivals 2, who knows.png|thumb|The Guardon Crab in ''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]''.]]
A different looking Badnik, that looks like Crawl is seen in ''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]'', renamed as '''Guardon Crab'''. These Badniks are created by Doctor Eggman, but [[Eggman Nega]] has taken over the control of Badniks and Guardon Crabs are being featured at [[Neon Palace Zone|Neon Palace]] and [[Chaotic Inferno Zone|Chaotic Inferno]]. Though this version has same attack pattern like Crawl, it can be destroyed simply by jumping at it, even from the front. The card of Guardon Crab is able to get by completing second act of [[Mystic Haunt Zone|Mystic Haunt]] with an S rank.
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In ''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]'', a Badnik similar to the Crawl (named '''Guardon Crab''') appears. These Badniks were created by Dr. Eggman, but [[Doctor Eggman Nega|Dr. Eggman Nega]] managed to take control of them. These Guardon Crabs appear in [[Neon Palace Zone]] and [[Chaotic Inferno Zone]]. Though this Badnik has the same attack pattern like the Crawl, it can be destroyed from any angle, regardless of its shield. The collectible card for the Guardon Crab can be obtained by completing [[Mystic Haunt Zone]] Act 2 with an S [[rank]].
   
===''Sonic the Hedgehog 4''===
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===''Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I''===
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[[File:Crawl 4.png|thumb|left|Crawl as it appears in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]''.]]
Crawl makes reappearance in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I|Sonic the Hedgehog 4]]'', as these Badniks return with slightly different models at [[Casino Street Zone]]. Unlike in Casino Night Zone, Crawl is not alone while the zone also has [[Batbot]]s and [[Bubbles]] as well. However the attack pattern of Crawl is almost the same from previous games and having also animal inside of it once again.
 
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In ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]'', the Crawls returned with a slightly different design in [[Casino Street Zone]]. In this game, the Crawls' attack patterns are almost identical those they had in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''. They also have [[Animals]] inside of them once again.
   
 
===''Sonic Generations''===
 
===''Sonic Generations''===
Crawl make another appearance in [[Nintendo 3DS]] version of ''[[Sonic Generations]]'', as Badniks are seen at [[Casino Night (Sonic Generations)|Casino Night Zone]]. Crawl appears to have same attack pattern from previous appearances, but doesn't have animals inside of it at all. Modern act of the zone features Crawl Badniks at lines and looking to the other side, as the player can use [[Sonic Boost|boost]] to go through.
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In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version of ''[[Sonic Generations]]'', Crawls appear in [[Casino Night (Sonic Generations) (3DS)|Casino Night]]. In this game, the Crawls retain their attack patterns from ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'', but they do not have [[animals]] inside of them. While [[Classic Sonic]] has to defeat the Crawls the usual way, [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Modern Sonic]] can easily plough through them by [[Boost|boosting]].
   
 
===''Sonic Lost World''===
 
===''Sonic Lost World''===
[[File:Mad spining skills!.png|thumb|220px|left|Sonic blocking Crawl's projectile wave by doing [[Somersault Kick]] in [[Nintendo 3DS]] version of the game.]]
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[[File:Mad spining skills!.png|thumb|220px|Sonic blocking Crawl's projectile wave with a [[Somersault Kick]] in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version of the game.]]
Crawls appears in both versions of ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''. During the game, the Crawls and the other Badniks got hijacked by the [[Deadly Six]]. Ín this game, the Crawls appear to retain their original appearance from ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'', though the Crawls here have grey back armor with a yellow orb on the armor.
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Crawls appears in both versions of ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''. During the game, the Crawls and the other Badniks got hijacked by the [[Deadly Six]]. In this game, the Crawls retain their original look from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', with the exception of gray legs.
   
In [[Wii U]] version of the game, Crawls are guarding [[Frozen Factory]] Zone 3, [[Silent Forest]] Zone 4 and [[Lava Mountain]] Zone 3. The player cannot attack the Crawls from the front, so the player has to try hit them from behind where they have no protection. In [[Nintendo 3DS]] version of the game, they are seen in [[Sky Road (Sonic Lost World)|Sky Road]] Zone 1 and 2. Crawls in the Nintendo 3DS version have the ability to create projectile waves towards the player, which are similar to ones Sonic uses when performing [[Somersault Kick]]s. If the player performs the [[Somersault Kick]] at right time, he/she can block the Crawl's wave and stun at the same time, leaving them open to a Homing Attack.
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In the [[Wii U]]/[[PC]] version of the game, Crawls appear in [[Frozen Factory]] Zone 3, [[Silent Forest]] Zone 4 and [[Lava Mountain]] Zone 3. Like in earlier games, the player cannot attack the Crawls from the front, so they must hit them from behind where they have no protection. In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version of the game, Crawls appear in [[Sky Road (Sonic Lost World)|Sky Road]] Zone 1 and 2. In this version, the Crawls are capable of firing projectile waves at the player, similar to the [[Somersault Kick]]. Crawls will also spin around once while their shields and claws are relaxed. If the player can intercept a Crawl's projectile wave with the Somersault Kick at the right time, the attack gets canceled out and the Crawl will be stunned at the same time, leaving it open to attacks.
   
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==Powers and abilities==
==Description==
 
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Crawls can defend themselves using their shields, which can bounce back the player as if they are hitting a [[Bumper]]. These Badniks do not have any conventional attacks though, and instead rely on walking slowly into their opponents. However, their fatal flaw are their rear which have no form of protection.
===Physical Appearance===
 
[[File:Crawl 2.png|thumb|Crawl at defensive position in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''.]]
 
The origin of Crawl's design is unknown. It has a grey, torso-like body, a red or orange head with mandibles (vaguely resembling the heads of insect-shaped Badniks such as [[Buzz Bomber]] or [[Caterkiller]]), and yellow crab-like pincers. It also carriers a shield in the form of a bumper with [[Bobbin#Symbol|red background, blue center and yellow / white star]] in it, which it can use to protect itself and knock the player away.
 
   
 
In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version of ''[[Sonic Lost World]]'', Crawls have the ability to create projectile waves similar to those created by the [[Somersault Kick]].
There are several alternations and detailed changes on Crawl's model, that are made in ''Sonic Rivals 2'', ''Sonic the Hedgehog 4'' and ''Sonic Generations''.
 
   
===Abilities===
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==In other media==
As being mentioned earlier, Crawl Badniks can basically defend themselves by using their shields on left hand, while the player gets bounced back like bobbins at pinball sections. However these Badniks don't simply attack to its target while moving slowly back and forth (it is still possible to hit them by simply running into it). However Crawl does not have protection at back section and which is fatal flaw of these Badniks.
 
 
In [[Nintendo 3DS]] version of ''[[Sonic Lost World]]'', Crawl has given ability to create projectile wave towards its target. Waves that Crawl is able to are similar to ones that Sonic can do with [[Somersault Kick]]. Crawl spins around once while his Bumper shield and claw arms are relaxed.
 
 
==Apperances in other media==
 
 
===''Sonic the Hedgehog Yearbook 1992''===
 
===''Sonic the Hedgehog Yearbook 1992''===
A single Crawl appeared briefly at one panel in the beginning of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Yearbook 1992]]''' story "Sticky Problems", as watching from farther off with [[Buzz Bomber]] while Robotnik is boiling the "[[Special Instant Glue]]", which he tries to use against Sonic to trying catch and destroy him at the story.
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A Crawl appeared briefly in one panel in the beginning of the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Yearbook 1992]]''' story "Sticky Problems", where it watches Robotnik boil his "[[Special Instant Glue]]" to use against Sonic, from far away with a [[Buzz Bomber]].
   
 
===''Sonic the Comic''===
 
===''Sonic the Comic''===
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{{Main|Crawl (Sonic the Comic)}}
Crawl has made several small appearances in [[Fleetway]]'s ''[[Sonic the Comic]]'', as being part of [[Doctor Ivo Robotnik (Sonic the Comic)|Robotnik]]'s Badnik army. Crawl was also featured on the cover of [[Sonic the Comic Issue 11|issue 11]] and a pin-up og [[Sonic the Comic Issue 94|issue 94]]. In the [[Sonic the Comic Issue 55|issue 55]]' story ''The Great Escape!'', [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] disguised himself as a Crawl in order to access a [[Badnik Processing Plant]] along with the other [[Freedom Fighters (Sonic the Comic)|Freedom Fighters]]. A single Crawl has seen in action in [[Sonic the Comic Issue 46|issue 46]]' story ''Enter the Cybernik'', who was quickly destroyed by [[Shortfuse the Cybernik]] before doing any damage. Destroyed Crawl has also seen by the time it was seen in [[Sonic the Comic Issue 59|issue 59]]' story ''The Seven Badniks''.
 
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[[File:Crawl_STC.jpg|thumb|200px|The Crawl in ''[[Sonic the Comic]]''.]]
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In the ''[[Sonic the Comic]]'' series published by [[Fleetway Editions]], the Rollers are a part of [[Doctor Ivo Robotnik (Sonic the Comic)|Dr. Robotnik]]'s [[Badnik (Sonic the Comic)|Badnik]] army, although they only appeared a few times during the series' run. Depending on the artist, the Crawls' design would be altered slightly each time.
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===Archie Comics===
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{{Main|Crawl (Archie)}}
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
[[File:Crawl beta.gif|right]]
 
[[File:Crawl beta.gif|right]]
*There are alternative in-game sprites in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Simon Wai prototype)|Simon Wai prototype]] of ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' that exist inside of the game's coding. Crawl has different position and holds the shield to the lateral direction, while it doesn't do this in final version. It is also noticed that its pincer is a grey color.
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*There are alternative sprites in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Simon Wai prototype)|Simon Wai prototype]] of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' that exist inside of the game's coding. These sprites depict the Crawl in different position and holding its shield in the lateral directions, which it does not do this in final version. Its pincer is also depicted as gray.
**Crawl's pincers are also seen miscolored grey in mini-game of ''Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball''.
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**The Crawls' pincers are also miscolored gray in the mini-game of ''Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball''.
*While [[Cosmic Casino]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure]]'' is similar to [[Casino Night Zone]], it doesn't have Crawl Badniks in it, which makes [[Spikes (Obstacle)|spikes]] and crushing [[platform|blocks]] only threat at the zone.
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*While [[Cosmic Casino]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure]]'' is similar to [[Casino Night Zone]], it does not have Crawls in it, making [[Spikes (Obstacle)|spikes]] and crushing [[platform|blocks]] the only threats in the zone.
*Crawl and [[Asteron]] are the only Badniks in ''Sonic the Hedgehog 4'', that are not featured in the game's website.
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*Crawl and [[Asteron]] are the only Badniks in ''Sonic the Hedgehog 4'', that were not featured on the game's website.
   
==Gallery==
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==References==
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{{Reflist}}
===Artwork===
 
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Crawlercon.jpg|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''<br>(Concept Artwork)
 
Crawl 1.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''
 
Crawl 2.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''
 
Crawl_in_Sonic_Rivals_2,_who_knows.png|''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]''<br>(Guardon Crab)
 
Crawl_4.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I|Sonic the Hedgehog 4]]''
 
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Casino Night Zone - Screenshot - (1).jpg|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I|Sonic the Hedgehog 4]]''
 
Imagescasinonight.jpg|''[[Sonic Generations]]''
 
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Crawl[1] (ガードン[2] Gādon?, lit. "Guardon"), also known as Guardon Crab, is an enemy in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is a mass-produced, crab-based Badnik created by Dr. Eggman. Usually found in casino-themed Stages, the Crawls are armed with bumper shields and pincers.

Appearance

The typical Crawls have a rotund, gray torso with a vent on their belly and a neckless red or orange head with insectoid mandibles and two large eyes. Possessing short limbs, they have a yellow crab-like pincer on one arm while the other wields a Bumper with a red background, blue center and yellow/white star in it.

Several changes were made to the Crawls' design in Sonic Rivals 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 and Sonic Generations, but their overall appearance has remained consistent.

Game appearances

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Crawl-sprite

Crawls first appeared in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 as the only enemies in Casino Night Zone. In gameplay, Crawls crawl slowly (hence their name) back and forth on routes. If the player tries to attack them from the front or above, the Crawls will hide under their shields which can bounce the player backwards while leaving the Crawls unharmed. The only way to destroy a Crawl is by hitting them with a Spin Attack from behind.

Sonic Spinball

Bonus Stage IV

A Crawl in Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball.

In the 16-bit version of Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball, a single Crawl appears behind two Cluckers on the pinball table of the fourth Bonus Stage, named "Clucker's Defense". In this Bonus Stage, the player has to destroy the Crawl using pinballs. Each hit earns the player 1,000 points.

To destroy this Crawl, the player must hit its sides with the pinballs until its shield is destroyed, then whack it from the front. As long as it has its shield up, the player cannot hit it from the front as it will simply bounce the balls back. Oddly enough, this Crawl does not have an animal inside it.

Sonic Rivals 2

Crawl in Sonic Rivals 2, who knows

The Guardon Crab in Sonic Rivals 2.

In Sonic Rivals 2, a Badnik similar to the Crawl (named Guardon Crab) appears. These Badniks were created by Dr. Eggman, but Dr. Eggman Nega managed to take control of them. These Guardon Crabs appear in Neon Palace Zone and Chaotic Inferno Zone. Though this Badnik has the same attack pattern like the Crawl, it can be destroyed from any angle, regardless of its shield. The collectible card for the Guardon Crab can be obtained by completing Mystic Haunt Zone Act 2 with an S rank.

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I

Crawl 4

Crawl as it appears in Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I.

In Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I, the Crawls returned with a slightly different design in Casino Street Zone. In this game, the Crawls' attack patterns are almost identical those they had in Sonic the Hedgehog 2. They also have Animals inside of them once again.

Sonic Generations

In the Nintendo 3DS version of Sonic Generations, Crawls appear in Casino Night. In this game, the Crawls retain their attack patterns from Sonic the Hedgehog 2, but they do not have animals inside of them. While Classic Sonic has to defeat the Crawls the usual way, Modern Sonic can easily plough through them by boosting.

Sonic Lost World

Mad spining skills!

Sonic blocking Crawl's projectile wave with a Somersault Kick in the Nintendo 3DS version of the game.

Crawls appears in both versions of Sonic Lost World. During the game, the Crawls and the other Badniks got hijacked by the Deadly Six. In this game, the Crawls retain their original look from Sonic the Hedgehog 2, with the exception of gray legs.

In the Wii U/PC version of the game, Crawls appear in Frozen Factory Zone 3, Silent Forest Zone 4 and Lava Mountain Zone 3. Like in earlier games, the player cannot attack the Crawls from the front, so they must hit them from behind where they have no protection. In the Nintendo 3DS version of the game, Crawls appear in Sky Road Zone 1 and 2. In this version, the Crawls are capable of firing projectile waves at the player, similar to the Somersault Kick. Crawls will also spin around once while their shields and claws are relaxed. If the player can intercept a Crawl's projectile wave with the Somersault Kick at the right time, the attack gets canceled out and the Crawl will be stunned at the same time, leaving it open to attacks.

Powers and abilities

Crawls can defend themselves using their shields, which can bounce back the player as if they are hitting a Bumper. These Badniks do not have any conventional attacks though, and instead rely on walking slowly into their opponents. However, their fatal flaw are their rear which have no form of protection.

In the Nintendo 3DS version of Sonic Lost World, Crawls have the ability to create projectile waves similar to those created by the Somersault Kick.

In other media

Sonic the Hedgehog Yearbook 1992

A Crawl appeared briefly in one panel in the beginning of the Sonic the Hedgehog Yearbook 1992' story "Sticky Problems", where it watches Robotnik boil his "Special Instant Glue" to use against Sonic, from far away with a Buzz Bomber.

Sonic the Comic

Crawl STC

The Crawl in Sonic the Comic.

In the Sonic the Comic series published by Fleetway Editions, the Rollers are a part of Dr. Robotnik's Badnik army, although they only appeared a few times during the series' run. Depending on the artist, the Crawls' design would be altered slightly each time.

Archie Comics

Main article: Crawl (Archie)

Trivia

Crawl beta
  • There are alternative sprites in the Simon Wai prototype of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 that exist inside of the game's coding. These sprites depict the Crawl in different position and holding its shield in the lateral directions, which it does not do this in final version. Its pincer is also depicted as gray.
    • The Crawls' pincers are also miscolored gray in the mini-game of Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball.
  • While Cosmic Casino in Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure is similar to Casino Night Zone, it does not have Crawls in it, making spikes and crushing blocks the only threats in the zone.
  • Crawl and Asteron are the only Badniks in Sonic the Hedgehog 4, that were not featured on the game's website.

References

  1. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Sega Mega Drive) United States instruction booklet, p. 13.
  2. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Sega Mega Drive) Japanese instruction booklet, p. 49.
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