Topspin (Transformers)

Topspin is the name of several fictional characters from the Transformers 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 of Cyclonus 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 of Megatron, 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's Ultracons 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 the Protectobots, 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 that Optimus 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, the Omnibots, Roadbuster and Whirl. Topspin later joined Grimlock 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 when Optimus Prime redeployed the Wreckers for a mission on Cybertron. He fought the cultists under Bludgeon and later fought Thunderwing 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 planet Corata-Vaz.

Toys

*Generation 1 Topspin (1985):Topspin is a Jumpstarter, an Autobot 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 the Diaclone toy line in Japan made by Takara. 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 Decepticon Robot-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 Trionas 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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