Bladed Spinner



The E-06 (Bladed) Spinner, called Spina (スピナ) in Japan, is one of Eggman's most recurring robots in the Sonic series with its first appearance being Sonic Adventure. They are bat-like E-Series enemies that float in mid-air with giant spinning blades. There are more dangerous variations known as the E-15 Spiky Spinner or the E-16 Electro Spinner. Although the color varies, they are mainly purple. Since Sonic Advance 3, they have been absent from the games, but they then return in Sonic Unleashed with an upgraded appearance and retain their appearance in Sonic Colors and Sonic Generations. They actually act as a benefit for Sonic. By creating an Action Chain via the Homing Attack, Sonic can access hidden locations.

Sonic Adventure
In Sonic Adventure, they are rather useless robots that float around. However, they give Sonic access to hidden areas by using the Homing Attack on them. There are variations that either has electric currents going through them or spiny attachments. They seem to be replaced in Sonic Adventure 2 by a similar G.U.N. robot called the Mono Beetle. They appear in the levels Casinopolis, Speed Highway, Red Mountain, Sky Deck, and Final Egg. In this game, it is officially known as the E-06 Bladed Spinner.

Sonic Advance 2 and Sonic Advance 3
The Bladed Spinner returns on the Nintendo Gameboy Advance, now simply being known by its Japanese name, Spina. It also has a more cartoon-ish appearance that resembles a bat with big angry eyes. The blades themselves are different in that they now resemble shields that some how suspend Spina in mid-air. They can only be damaged by a blow to the head because the shields protect its sides.

Sonic Unleashed
The Spinner returns to the consoles with an appearance that resembles an upgraded E-06 Bladed Spinner. It is now simply known as the Spinner. The E-16 Electro Spinner is now considered the same robot, but with yellow and green paint. They are found in nearly all stages. Also it looks less menacing and mad compared to the older Spinners.

Sonic Colors
The Spinner appears in Sonic Colors. It comes with a new appearance, a mix between the Spina and the Spinner from Sonic Unleashed. Its behavior is identical to its appearance in Sonic Unleashed. The Electro Spinner appears as well. There is also a Solid Steel version that cannot be destroyed no matter what, it is very useful for advancing upward in 2-D since it can't be destroyed. The also appear in Sonic Colors DS.

Sonic Generations
Gameplay of the returning stage, Seaside Hill from Sonic Heroes, reveals that it will be an enemy in this stage. However, this is considered odd because it never appeared for the original version of this game. However, the stages Speed Highway, Rooftop Run, and Planet Wisp are returning as well. Because the Spinner was an enemy in these stages, their appearance in this stage is heavily hinted. The Electro Spinner was seen in Seaside Hill.

Jazwares
Spinner appears along with a figure of Sonic the Hedgehog with a background of Speed Highway. It was released along with other notable enemies for Sonic's 20th Anniversary.