Spinister
Spinister is the name of two fictional characters from the Transformers series. The first is one of the Decepticon Targetmasters who turns into a helicopter.
Contents
Transformers: Generation 1
Fictional biography
An eerie aerial adventurer. As much of a mystery to his fellow Decepticons as he is to his enemies. Talks little, reveals less. Spends most of his time off on his own. Enjoys scaring unwary Autobots and then attacking them while they're off guard. Equipped with infrared attack sensors in helicopter Mode. Teamed with two Nebulans: Singe, who converts to a dual flamethrower and Hairsplitter, who turns into a twin lock-target laser rifle.
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.
Ladybird Books
Spinister was among the Decepticons featured in the 1988 book and audio adventure Autobot Hostage by Ladybird Books. In the story he escourted the surrendering Optimus Prime to the Decepticon headquarters. Spinister is only seen in helicopter mode and is not depicted with Targetmaster partners.[1][2]
Dreamwave Productions
Spinister and his partners did receive a full page biography in Dreamwave's More Than Meets The Eye series.
Fun Publications
Spinister appears in the 2012 BotCon Invasion lithograph by Casey Coller and Josh Perez.[3]
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.
Other appearances
Spinister appeared in Lil Formers #65, "Spinister" by Matt Moylan, where the origin of his name is revealed.[5]
Toys
Licensed toys
- Generation 1 Spinister with Singe and Hairsplitter (1988)
Unlicensed toys
- Reprolabels Classic Spinister (2010)
- A custom label set made to make Univere Swindle look more like Generation 1 Spinister.[8]
- MasterShooter Collectibles Shooter Master Nit-Picker & Firebrand (not released yet)
- Original third party toys done as an homage to Hairsplitter & Singe and meant to work with the Generation 1 Quake toy. Sold exclusively by Captured Prey.com[9]
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Spinister was released as part of the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen toy line.
Toys
- Revenge of the Fallen Legends Spinister (2009)
- A redeco of Legends Blackout. This was available in a Kmart exclusive equipped in a 4 - Legends pack with his partner Thundercracker.
Kre-O Transformers
Spinister is a Decepticon ligned Kreon Micro-Changer. He can fly in helicopter mode.
Fictional biography
I am known as SPINISTER. I am dark, silent and dangerous. You are one of the few to hear of me and survive, so keep it on the down low, all right? I can’t have a bunch of squishy humans blabbing my name and ruining my mysterious rep.
Hobby: Hiding fusion bombs in the Autobot restroom.
Dark Secret: Terrified of Galvatron.
Best Friend: His beam cannon.
Animated series
Spinister appeared in the animated short "Quest for Energon".[10]
Toys
- Kre-0 Transformers Kreon Micro-Changer Spinister (2012)
- Part of the blind packed preview wave of Kreon Micro-Changers. His package has the identifying number 7 as the last digit on the serial number at the bottom of the package.
References
- ↑ http://www.green-ranger.com/stuff/ladybird/09-hostage/
- ↑ John Grant (1988). Autobot Hostage. Ladybird Books. ISBN 0721411185.
- ↑ http://tformers.com/transformers-botcon-2012-transformers-invasion-box/17534/news.html
- ↑ http://www.the-hub.co.uk/reviews/comics/idw/blaster/index.html
- ↑ http://www.lilformers.com/index.php/2007/10/08/lil-formers-65-spinister/
- ↑ http://www.tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Spinister/spinister.htm
- ↑ Alvarez, J.E. (2001). The Unofficial Guide to Transformers 1980s Through 1990s Revised & Expanded 2nd Edition. Schiffer Publishing Ltd.. p. 74. ISBN 0764313649.
- ↑ http://www.reprolabels.com/Classics/spinister.php
- ↑ http://www.capturedprey.com/store/mastershooter_shootermasters_nitpicker_firebrand
- ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jucj9IJFKYU
External links
- Decepticons
- Dreamwave Productions characters
- Fictional characters introduced in 1988
- Fictional characters introduced in 2012
- Fictional gunfighters
- Fictional helicopters
- Fun Publications characters
- IDW Publishing characters
- Kreons
- Ladybird Books characters
- Marvel Comics characters
- MasterShooter Collectibles
- Reprolabels
- Targetmasters