- Topspin (Transformers)
Topspin is the name of several
fictional characters from theTransformers universes .Transformers: Generation 1
Transformers character
name =Topspin
caption =Topspin box art
affiliation =Autobot
subgroup =Jumpstarters
Wreckers
rank =6
function =Land & Sea Assault
partner =
motto ="The thrill is in the journey."
alternatemodes =Cybertronian Vehicle
series =
engvoice =
japanvoice =The portraits of Topspin and Twin Twist on their techspecs were originally reversed, causing some children a bit of confusion. This was eventually fixed. [ [http://www.unicron.us/tf1985/figures/topspin.htm Autobot "Jumpstarter:" Topspin ] ]For Topspin no mountain high enough, no river wide enough to stop this one robot wrecking crew.
Topspin's bio indicated that he was something of a glory seeker, leading him to pursue individual battles at the expense of the bigger picture. [ [http://www.seibertron.com/database/character.php?char_id=84 Topspin (Autobot Jumpstarters, Transformers G1) ] ]
Marvel Comics
While Topspin only appeared as a single page biography in the U.S. Marvel comic series, he appeared in several issues of the Marvel U.K. comics. He was part of the Wreckers for many of the Marvel stories, taking part in such missions as Operation: Volcano, a trip to Earth to apprehend the future Decepticon
Galvatron (which was foiled by the presence ofCyclonus and Scourge) and stopping the mad scientist Flame's plan to turn Cybertron into a warworld. It was during a later mission to stop Galvatron (at the centre of a rift in time and space) that the Wreckers encountered Galvatron and his ally - a clone ofMegatron , who literally blew Topspin's head off.Dreamwave Productions
Topspin is the brother of Twin Twist. When civil war broke out on the planet Cybertron between the Autobots and Decepticons, Topspin joined the Autobot cause.
When Decepticon leader Megatron and Autobot leader Optimus Prime disappeared in an accident with a space bridge, the Autobot and Decepticon forces splintered into smaller factions. Topspin joined up with the Wreckers under the leadership of Springer. Springer led the Wreckers to a mission in the Tagan Heights, suspecting that
Ratbat 'sUltracons were attempting to secure the Heights. His team discovered that Devastator had joined the Ultracons. The Wreckers faced Devastator in combat, but were defeated. The battle was then joined by theProtectobot s, who formed Defensor (Transformers: The War Within - The Dark Ages #2). After Devastator was defeated, the Wreckers retreated.Eventually Ultra Magnus was able to reunite the Autobot factions, and Topspin rejoined the Autobots.
Topspin in as a character in Dreamwave Productions "Micromasters" mini-series. In issue #1, "Destined For Nothing", Countdown and Groundshaker return from space to find the Autobot base largely abandoned. The first Autobots they encounter, Topspin and
Twin Twist seem surprised to see them, and more surprised thatOptimus Prime isn't with them. [ [http://www.seibertron.com/comics/view.php?comic_id=755 Transformers: Micromasters #1: "Destined For Nothing" ] ]After the Great Shutdown Topspin and Twin Twist served as bodyguards for Shockwave, but were secretly loyal to Ultra Magnus. They later battled a rampaging
Menasor alongside Defensor, theOmnibots ,Roadbuster andWhirl . Topspin later joinedGrimlock in battling Shockwave's troops.IDW Publishing
Topspin appeared in issue #2 of
IDW Publishing 's "" mini-series. Topspin and the other Wreckers fought on the planet Varas Centralus in the Kol system whenOptimus Prime redeployed the Wreckers for a mission on Cybertron. He fought the cultists under Bludgeon and later foughtThunderwing himself (in defiance of Springer's orders), blasting Thunderwing's leg and narrowly avoiding being crushed. He was later seen inspecting Thunderwing's inert corpse.Topspin appeared in "Spotlight: Doubledealer" where he was among the Autobots fighting
Thunderwing on the planetCorata-Vaz .Toys
*Generation 1 Topspin (1985):Topspin is a
Jumpstarter , anAutobot from the second year of the Transformers toy line whose gimmick was a pull back motor and the ability to transform himself. He transforms by releasing his spring loaded legs, which flips him over, landing on his oversized feet. The toy that became Topspin is from theDiaclone toy line in Japan made byTakara . Some versions of Topspin sport the letters D.A.R. on the decals, indicating his original name, Diaclone Attack Robo. Topspin was recolored into the Generation 2 DecepticonRobot-Man X , made by Hasbro partner Antex.Transformers: Timelines
Transformers character
name =Topspin
caption =
affiliation =Decepticon
subgroup =Basic Vehicles
Club Exclusives
rank =
function =
partner =
motto ="By your will, Alpha Trion."
alternatemodes =Cybertronian Helicopter
series =
engvoice =
japanvoice =The Transformers Collectors Club 2008 member exclusive figure is named Topspin. [ [http://www.transformersclub.com/topspin08.cfm The Official Transformers Collectors' Club ] ]Topspin has the unusual ability to manipulate sparks, and can move them from one body to another.
Fun Publications
Topspin first appeared in the Transformers Collectors Club comic story Transcendent, Part 3 as a Decepticon who works for
Alpha Trion as a lab technician.Toys
*Timelines Topspin (2008):Topspin is a redeco of Energon Blackout and Storm Cloud. According to the Transformers Collectors Club this figure was limited to 3000 pieces.
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