Spinister

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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.

Transformers: Generation 1

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

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. 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)
Came with his two Targetmaster partners.[6][7]

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

Transformers character
Name Spinister
Decepticon
Series Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Information
Alternate modes MH-53 Pave Low helicopter
Gender Male
Partner Thundercracker
Sub-group Legends

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.


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