Spinister
Spinister is the name of twofictional characters from the Transformers series.
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.
Books
Spinister was among the Decepticons featured in the 1988 book and audio adventure Autobot Hostage by Ladybird Books. [1][2]
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.[3]
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
- Generation 1 Spinister with Singe and Hairsplitter (1988)
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.
References
- ↑ http://www.green-ranger.com/stuff/ladybird/09-hostage/
- ↑ John Grant (1988). Autobot Hostage. Ladybird Books. ISBN 0721411185.
- ↑ http://www.the-hub.co.uk/reviews/comics/idw/blaster/index.html
- ↑ 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.