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:''Twin Twist is an [[Autobot]] | :''Twin Twist is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
[[Image:Twin_twist.jpg|right|thumb|250px|He has killer thighs. Literally.]] | [[Image:Twin_twist.jpg|right|thumb|250px|He has killer thighs. Literally.]] | ||
As a Jumpstarter, Twin Twist can transform between modes in a fraction of an instant (.4 of a second), | '''Twin Twist''' will sink his drills into anything, tearing it to shreds at the smallest excuse. He loves violence and fighting as much as your average [[Decepticon]], full of fury and the desire to show off just how much destruction he's capable of. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] sometimes worries about his uncontrollable nature, but no one can argue that he isn't an effective warrior. | ||
As a [[Jumpstarter]], Twin Twist can transform between modes in a fraction of an instant (.4 of a second), significantly faster than most Transformers. | |||
He's a member of the [[Wreckers]]. | He's a member of the [[Wreckers]]. | ||
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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ||
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''Twin Twist was a member of the Wreckers. When the strike team was doubting their chances of survival in Operation: Volcano, it was Twin Twist who renewed their fighting spirit, protecting the weak in a bar brawl at [[Maccadam's Old Oil House|Maccadam's]]. After all, if the operation was going ahead anyway, [[Furmanism|can they do less?]].'' | ''Twin Twist was a member of the Wreckers. When the strike team was doubting their chances of survival in Operation: Volcano, it was Twin Twist who renewed their fighting spirit, protecting the weak in a bar brawl at [[Maccadam's Old Oil House|Maccadam's]]. After all, if the operation was going ahead anyway, [[Furmanism|can they do less?]].'' | ||
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''Twin Twist was later part of the attack squad that tried to stop [[Galvatron]] during the [[Time Wars]]. His head was last seen in Galvatron's hand. For some reason, Twin Twist wasn't seen after that.'' | ''Twin Twist was later part of the attack squad that tried to stop [[Galvatron]] during the [[Time Wars]]. His head was last seen in Galvatron's hand. For some reason, Twin Twist wasn't seen after that.'' | ||
{{note|In the first UK Annual, the Jumpstarters were depicted on [[Earth]] operating with [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and the [[Ark]]'s crew. This does not fit into their history as Wreckers on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], and must be considered non-[[canon]].}} | |||
===Dreamwave comics continuity=== | ===Dreamwave comics continuity=== | ||
About 8 million years ago, Twin Twist begins a life long obsession with the left feet of Transformers that are bigger then him. As an apparent founding member of the Wreckers, he tried to topple [[Devastator]] by drilling into his left foot. Amazingly, the strategy did not work. | About 8 million years ago, Twin Twist begins a life long obsession with the left feet of Transformers that are bigger then him. As an apparent founding member of the Wreckers, he tried to topple [[Devastator]] by drilling into his left foot. Amazingly, the strategy did not work. | ||
In the present, Twin Twist and his compatriot, Topspin, served as guards under [[Shockwave]]'s regime. Being elite soldiers they also were members of [[Ultra Magnus]]'s shock team. When [[Menasor]] was released to reek havoc on [[Iacon]] Twin Twist tried to attack his left foot. This time it actually worked and toppled the giant. He survived however and uncovered evidence of Decepticon treachery in Menasor's rampage. | In the present, Twin Twist and his compatriot, [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]], served as guards under [[Shockwave]]'s regime. Being elite soldiers they also were members of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s shock team. When [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] was released to reek havoc on [[Iacon]] Twin Twist tried to attack his left foot. This time it actually worked and toppled the giant. He survived however and uncovered evidence of Decepticon treachery in Menasor's rampage. | ||
===IDW comics continuity=== | ===IDW comics continuity=== | ||
Proving that obsessions exceed universal boundries, Twin Twist continues his bizarre obsession with left feet by trying to drill the toes off the revenant [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]. This time he got kicked for the trouble. | Proving that obsessions exceed universal boundries, Twin Twist continues his bizarre obsession with left feet by trying to drill the toes off the revenant [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]. This time he got kicked for the trouble. | ||
Earlier he proved invaluable by tunneling into the hidden base of [[Bludgeon]]. | Earlier he proved invaluable by tunneling into the hidden base of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]. | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Generation 1=== | ===Generation 1=== | ||
*'''Twin Twist''' (Jumpstarter, 1985) | *'''Twin Twist''' (Jumpstarter, 1985) | ||
:*''Accessories'': "Semi Automatic Cannon-Rifle" | |||
: Twin Twist transforms into a Cybertronic twin-drill tank via a very simple one-step process. His vehicle mode features a pull-back motor which propels him forward; after a short distance, a latch on his body releases his spring-loaded legs, and the weight and momentum flips Twin Twist up onto his robot-mode feet. A small lever on the back of his head adjusts his balance slightly, hopefully making this [[gimmick]] work better. | |||
: This mold was [[redeco]]ed to make [[Salt-Man Z]] and [[Robot-Man Z]]. | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The | * The Jumpstarters were originally ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Baku-ten (Blast revolution) Attack Robo" toys. The "Drill Type" that would become Twin Twist was available in two different color schemes: both had dark blue limbs, but one had a red torso while the other had a gray torso. | ||
* | * The portraits of Topspin and Twin Twist on their [[bio]] cutouts were originally reversed, causing some children a bit of confusion. This was eventually fixed. | ||
* Cartoon character sheets were created for both Topspin and Twin Twist back in the '80s, but they were never used, not even in a commercial. | |||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/TwinTwist/twintwist.htm Twin Twist at TFU.info] | *[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/TwinTwist/twintwist.htm Twin Twist at TFU.info] | ||
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Twin_Twist Twin Twist's Universe profile at NTFA.net] | *[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Twin_Twist Twin Twist's Universe profile at NTFA.net] | ||
*[http://www.diaclone.net/orid/diabaku/index.html Baku-ten Attack Robos at Diaclone.net (Japanese language site)] | |||
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Revision as of 11:58, 1 January 2008
- Twin Twist is an Autobot from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Twin Twist will sink his drills into anything, tearing it to shreds at the smallest excuse. He loves violence and fighting as much as your average Decepticon, full of fury and the desire to show off just how much destruction he's capable of. Optimus Prime sometimes worries about his uncontrollable nature, but no one can argue that he isn't an effective warrior.
As a Jumpstarter, Twin Twist can transform between modes in a fraction of an instant (.4 of a second), significantly faster than most Transformers.
He's a member of the Wreckers.
- French-Canadian name: Double Torsion
Fiction
Marvel Comics continuity
Events from the UK-only comic stories are in italics.
Twin Twist was a member of the Wreckers. When the strike team was doubting their chances of survival in Operation: Volcano, it was Twin Twist who renewed their fighting spirit, protecting the weak in a bar brawl at Maccadam's. After all, if the operation was going ahead anyway, can they do less?.
Twin Twist was later part of the attack squad that tried to stop Galvatron during the Time Wars. His head was last seen in Galvatron's hand. For some reason, Twin Twist wasn't seen after that.
In the first UK Annual, the Jumpstarters were depicted on Earth operating with Prowl and the Ark's crew. This does not fit into their history as Wreckers on Cybertron, and must be considered non-canon.
Dreamwave comics continuity
About 8 million years ago, Twin Twist begins a life long obsession with the left feet of Transformers that are bigger then him. As an apparent founding member of the Wreckers, he tried to topple Devastator by drilling into his left foot. Amazingly, the strategy did not work.
In the present, Twin Twist and his compatriot, Topspin, served as guards under Shockwave's regime. Being elite soldiers they also were members of Ultra Magnus's shock team. When Menasor was released to reek havoc on Iacon Twin Twist tried to attack his left foot. This time it actually worked and toppled the giant. He survived however and uncovered evidence of Decepticon treachery in Menasor's rampage.
IDW comics continuity
Proving that obsessions exceed universal boundries, Twin Twist continues his bizarre obsession with left feet by trying to drill the toes off the revenant Thunderwing. This time he got kicked for the trouble. Earlier he proved invaluable by tunneling into the hidden base of Bludgeon.
Toys
Generation 1
- Twin Twist (Jumpstarter, 1985)
- Accessories: "Semi Automatic Cannon-Rifle"
- Twin Twist transforms into a Cybertronic twin-drill tank via a very simple one-step process. His vehicle mode features a pull-back motor which propels him forward; after a short distance, a latch on his body releases his spring-loaded legs, and the weight and momentum flips Twin Twist up onto his robot-mode feet. A small lever on the back of his head adjusts his balance slightly, hopefully making this gimmick work better.
- This mold was redecoed to make Salt-Man Z and Robot-Man Z.
Trivia
- The Jumpstarters were originally Diaclone "Baku-ten (Blast revolution) Attack Robo" toys. The "Drill Type" that would become Twin Twist was available in two different color schemes: both had dark blue limbs, but one had a red torso while the other had a gray torso.
- The portraits of Topspin and Twin Twist on their bio cutouts were originally reversed, causing some children a bit of confusion. This was eventually fixed.
- Cartoon character sheets were created for both Topspin and Twin Twist back in the '80s, but they were never used, not even in a commercial.
External links
