Spinister

Spinister is a fictional character from the various Transformers universes.

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Transformers: Generation 1

Spinister

Spinister box art
Decepticon
Sub-group Double Targetmasters
Function Aerial Assault
Rank 7
Partner Singe and Hairsplitter
Motto "Respect your foes' abilities as you would your own."
Alternate Modes Apache Helicopter, Cybertronian Helicopter
Series Transformers: Generation 1

Spinister is described as an eerie aerial adventurer. Talks little, reveals less.

His Nebulan partners are Singe and Hairsplitter. Single is a playboy who was in love with Zarak's daughter, joining the Decepticons to get close to her. Hairsplitter is an efficiency expert who was told the Decepticons would welcome someone who would keep an eye for slackers in their ranks.[1]

Marvel Comics

Spinister appeared as one of Thunderwing's Decepticons during the "Matrix Quest" in issue #63-66. He wasn't referred as a Targetmaster.

He last appeared in issue #74, "The Void".

Animated series

Although the animated series ended in the U.S. before Spinister was released, he appeared in animated form along with the Double Targetmasters in commercials for the toys.

While an animated Transformers series continued in Japan at the time, the Double Targetmasters were not released in Japan, and therefore didn't make it to television there.

Books

Spinister was among the Decepticons featured in the 1988 book and audio adventure Autobot Hostage by Ladybird books.[2][3]

Dreamwave Productions

Spinister and his partners did receive a full page biography in Dreamwave's More Than Meets The Eye series.

IDW Publishing

In Spotlight: Blaster Spinister appeared in a flashback among the Decepticon forces led by Razorclaw who attacked the Autobots on Cybertron just after Blaster was attacked.[4]

Spinister first appeared in The Transformers: Stormbringer #4. He was among the Decepticon forces sent against Thunderwing when the Wreckers were unable to stop him.

He later appeared Megatron: Origin #2.

Toys

Came with his two Targetmaster partners.[5][6]

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Spinister
Decepticon
Sub-group Legends
Partner Thundercracker
Alternate Modes MH-53 Pave Low helicopter
Series Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Spinster was released as part of the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen toy line.

Toys

A redeco of Legends Blackout. This was available in a Kmart exclusive equipped in a 4 - Legends pack with his partner Thundercracker.


References

  1. ^ http://www.seibertron.com/database/character.php?char_id=241
  2. ^ http://www.green-ranger.com/stuff/ladybird/09-hostage/
  3. ^ Autobot Hostage. Ladybird Books. 1988. ISBN 0721411185. 
  4. ^ http://www.the-hub.co.uk/reviews/comics/idw/blaster/index.html
  5. ^ http://www.tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Spinister/spinister.htm
  6. ^ Alvarez, J.E. (2001). The Unofficial Guide to Transformers 1980s Through 1990s Revised & Expanded 2nd Edition. Schiffer Publishing Ltd.. p. 74. ISBN 0764313649.