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	===Other appearances===		===Other appearances===
	Spinister appeared in ''Lil Formers'' #65, "Spinister" by Matt Moylan, where the origin of his name is revealed.<REF>http://www.lilformers.com/blog/2007/10/08/10082007/</REF>		Spinister appeared in ''Lil Formers'' issue 65, "Spinister" by Matt Moylan, where the origin of his name is revealed.<REF>http://www.lilformers.com/blog/2007/10/08/10082007/</REF>

	=== Toys ===		=== Toys ===

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	In ''[[Spotlight: Blaster]]'' Spinister appeared in a flashback among the Decepticon forces led by [[Razorclaw]] who attacked the Autobots on [[Cybertron]] just after [[Blaster (Transformers)\|Blaster]] was attacked.<ref>http://www.the-hub.co.uk/reviews/comics/idw/blaster/index.html</ref>		In ''[[Spotlight: Blaster]]'' Spinister appeared in a flashback among the Decepticon forces led by [[Razorclaw]] who attacked the Autobots on [[Cybertron]] just after [[Blaster (Transformers)\|Blaster]] was attacked.<ref>http://www.the-hub.co.uk/reviews/comics/idw/blaster/index.html</ref>

	Spinister first appeared in ''[[The Transformers: Stormbringer]]'' #4. He was among the Decepticon forces sent against [[Thunderwing]] when the [[Wreckers (Transformers)\|Wreckers]] were unable to stop him.		Spinister first appeared in ''[[The Transformers: Stormbringer]]'' issue 4. He was among the Decepticon forces sent against [[Thunderwing]] when the [[Wreckers (Transformers)\|Wreckers]] were unable to stop him.

	He later appeared ''Megatron: Origin'' #2.		He later appeared ''Megatron: Origin'' issue 2.

	====Marvel Comics====		====Marvel Comics====
	Spinister appeared as one of [[Thunderwing]]'s Decepticons during the "Matrix Quest" in issue #63-66. He wasn't referred to as a Targetmaster.		Spinister appeared as one of [[Thunderwing]]'s Decepticons during the "Matrix Quest" in issue issue 63-66. He wasn't referred to as a Targetmaster.

	He last appeared in issue #74, "The Void".		He last appeared in issue issue 74, "The Void".

	===Other appearances===		===Other appearances===

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	==Shattered Glass==		==Shattered Glass==
			Spinister is a heroic Decepticon who turns into a helicopter.

	===Fun Publications===		===Fun Publications===
	Spinister appeared in ''[[Another Light]]'' where he and Needlenose had set up shop on New Cybertron.<ref>{{cite comic \|colorist=Evan Gauntt\|date=December/January 2016 \|editor=Pete Sinclair \|inker= Eryck Webb \|issue= 66\| letterer=Jesse Wittenrich \|penciller=Eryck Webb\|publisher=Fun Publications \|story=Another Light Part 6 - The Future Buried\|title=The Transformers Collectors Club\| volume=1 \|writer=Jesse Wittenrich & Pete Sinclair}}</ref>		Spinister appeared in ''[[Another Light]]'' where he and Needlenose had set up shop on New Cybertron.<ref>{{cite comic \|colorist=Evan Gauntt\|date=December/January 2016 \|editor=Pete Sinclair \|inker= Eryck Webb \|issue= 66\| letterer=Jesse Wittenrich \|penciller=Eryck Webb\|publisher=Fun Publications \|story=Another Light Part 6 - The Future Buried\|title=The Transformers Collectors Club\| volume=1 \|writer=Jesse Wittenrich & Pete Sinclair}}</ref>

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mh:wikigenius>MathewIgnash: Created page with "'''Spinister''' is the name of four fictional characters from the Transformers series. The first is one of the Decepticon Targetmasters who turns into a helicopter. ==Transformers: Generation 1== {{Infobox character| name =Spinister |image =spinister-boxart.jpg |caption =''Generation 1'' Spinister box art |affiliation =Decepticon |subgroup =Double Targetmasters |rank =7 |function =Aerial Assault |partner..."

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Created page with "'''Spinister''' is the name of four fictional characters from the Transformers series. The first is one of the Decepticon Targetmasters who turns into a helicopter. ==Transformers: Generation 1== {{Infobox character| name =Spinister |image =spinister-boxart.jpg |caption =''Generation 1'' Spinister box art |affiliation =Decepticon |subgroup =Double Targetmasters |rank =7 |function =Aerial Assault |partner..."

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'''Spinister''' is the name of four [[fictional character]]s from the [[Transformers]] series. The first is one of the Decepticon Targetmasters who turns into a helicopter.

==Transformers: Generation 1==
{{Infobox character|
name =Spinister
|image =spinister-boxart.jpg
|caption =''Generation 1'' Spinister box art
|affiliation =Decepticon
|subgroup =Double [[Targetmasters]]
|rank =7
|function =Aerial Assault
|partner =[[Singe (Transformers)|Singe]] and [[Hairsplitter]]
|motto ="''Respect your foes' abilities as you would your own.''"
|alternatemodes =Apache Helicopter, Cybertronian Helicopter
|series =''[[Transformers: Generation 1]]''<BR>''[[Transformers: Generations]]''
|engvoice =
|japanvoice =
|gender =Male
|first =
}}
===Fictional biography===
{{quote|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.}}

===Animated series===
Although the animated series ended in the US before Spinister was released, he appeared in animated form along with the Double Targetmasters in commercials for the toys.<REF>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeMPIqV_n3c</REF>

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.<ref>http://www.green-ranger.com/stuff/ladybird/09-hostage/</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=Autobot Hostage|publisher=Ladybird Books|isbn=0721411185|date=1988|author=[[John Grant]]}}</ref>

===Comics===
====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]].<REF>http://tformers.com/transformers-botcon-2012-transformers-invasion-box/17534/news.html</REF>

====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 (Transformers)|Blaster]] was attacked.<ref>http://www.the-hub.co.uk/reviews/comics/idw/blaster/index.html</ref>

Spinister first appeared in ''[[The Transformers: Stormbringer]]'' #4. He was among the Decepticon forces sent against [[Thunderwing]] when the [[Wreckers (Transformers)|Wreckers]] were unable to stop him.

He later appeared ''Megatron: Origin'' #2.

====Marvel Comics====
Spinister appeared as one of [[Thunderwing]]'s Decepticons during the "Matrix Quest" in issue #63-66. He wasn't referred to as a Targetmaster.

He last appeared in issue #74, "The Void".

===Other appearances===
Spinister appeared in ''Lil Formers'' #65, "Spinister" by Matt Moylan, where the origin of his name is revealed.<REF>http://www.lilformers.com/blog/2007/10/08/10082007/</REF>

=== Toys ===
* '''''Generation 1'' Spinister with Singe and Hairsplitter''' (1988)
:Came with his two Targetmaster partners.<ref>http://www.tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Spinister/spinister.htm</ref><ref>{{Cite book | title=The Unofficial Guide to Transformers 1980s Through 1990s Revised & Expanded 2nd Edition | last=Alvarez | first=J.E. | year=2001 | publisher=Schiffer Publishing Ltd.| ISBN=0764313649 | page= 74}}</ref>

*'''''Reprolabels'' Classic Spinister''' (2010)
:A custom label set made to make ''Univere'' Swindle look more like ''Generation 1'' Spinister.<ref>http://www.reprolabels.com/Classics/spinister.php</ref>

*'''''Hasbro Transformers: Generations Combiner Wars'' Deluxe Spinister with Hairsplitter and Singe''' (2016)
:A recolor of ''Generations'' Combiner Wars Deluxe Alpha Bravo. Turns from robot to helicopter. Forms any limb of [[Thunder Mayhem]].

{{seealso|The Sinister Shooters}}
{{-}}

== Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen ==
{{Infobox character|
name =Spinister
|image =
|caption =
|affiliation =Decepticon
|subgroup =Legends
|rank =
|function =
|partner =[[Thundercracker]]
|motto =
|alternatemodes =[[MH-53 Pave Low]] [[helicopter]]
|series =''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]''
|engvoice =
|japanvoice =
|gender =Male
|first =
}}
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 (Transformers)#Transformers|Blackout]]. This was available in a [[Kmart]] exclusive equipped in a 4 - Legends pack with his partner [[Thundercracker#Transformers|Thundercracker]].
{{-}}

==Kre-O Transformers==
{{Infobox character|
name = Spinister
|japanname =
|image = spinister-kreontoy.jpg
|caption = Kreon Spinister
|affiliation = Decepticon
|subgroup = Kreons
|rank =
|function =
|partner =
|motto =
|alternatemodes = Helicopter
|series = ''[[Kre-O Transformers]]''
|engvoice =
|japanvoice =
|gender = Male
|first =
}}
Spinister is a Decepticon aligned Kreon Micro-Changer. He can fly in helicopter mode.

Spinister has blue eyes, which is most common on Autobot Kreons. Most Decepticon Kreons have red eyes.

===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".<REF>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jucj9IJFKYU</REF>

===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.
{{-}}

==Shattered Glass==
===Fun Publications===
Spinister appeared in ''[[Another Light]]'' where he and Needlenose had set up shop on New Cybertron.<ref>{{cite comic |colorist=Evan Gauntt|date=December/January 2016 |editor=Pete Sinclair |inker= Eryck Webb |issue= 66| letterer=Jesse Wittenrich |penciller=Eryck Webb|publisher=Fun Publications |story=Another Light Part 6 - The Future Buried|title=The Transformers Collectors Club| volume=1 |writer=Jesse Wittenrich & Pete Sinclair}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*http://www.tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Spinister/spinister.htm
*http://www.unicron.us/tf1988/toypix/spinister.htm

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