Spinister

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Spinister is the name of twofictional characters from the Transformers series.

Transformers: Generation 1

Transformers character
Spinister-boxart.jpg
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. [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)
Came with his two Targetmaster partners.[4][5]


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.


References

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

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