Spinister
Spinister is a fictional character from the various Transformers universes.
Transformers: Generation 1
|
Spinister box art | |
| Decepticon | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Sub-group | Double Targetmasters |
| Function | Aerial Assault |
| Rank | 7 |
| Partner | Singe, Hairsplitter, and Nemesis Prime |
| 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
- Generation 1 Spinister with Singe and Hairsplitter (1988)
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
| Decepticon | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| 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
- Revenge of the Fallen Legends Spinster (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.seibertron.com/database/character.php?char_id=241
- ↑ http://www.green-ranger.com/stuff/ladybird/09-hostage/
- ↑ Autobot Hostage. Ladybird Books. 1988. ISBN 0-7214-1118-5.
- ↑ 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 0-7643-1364-9.