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:''Landshaker is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] vehicle from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
:''Landshaker is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] vehicle from the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Transformers: Zone|Zone]]'' portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Atv-mtmte.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|G2G have a BBQ at the ATV.  We're watching the NFL on its HDTV. Make sure to BYOB.]]
[[File:Zone_gunrunner_landshaker.jpg‎|upright=1.33|thumb]]
 
The '''Landshaker''' (ランドシェイカー ''Randosheikā'') is the most powerful war machine on [[Micro|planet Zone]]. Piloted by the fearless [[Gunrunner (Zone)|Gunrunner]] and its weaponry powered by "Energon Z", it is a high-speed ATV with the ability to convert into a battle base, capable of incredible devastation in either mode.
When there's ground shakin' to be done, count on [[Groundshaker (G1)|Groundshaker]] to handle it with '''Landshaker''' (ランドシェイカー ''Randosheikā''), his massive '''All-Terrain Vehicle'''. The ATV is a titanium armored transport bristling with heavy weapons. It can also unfold into a stationary battle platform, allowing all the guns to be manned at once and deploying a radar system with a range of ''two miles''. Man, two miles!<ref>Dreamwave profile for Groundshaker in ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' #3</ref>


==Fiction==
==Fiction==
===''Zone'' story pages===
===''Zone'' story pages===
Landshaker was introduced as a vital piece of battle equipment within the [[Zone Base]], usually operated by [[Gunrunner (Zone)|Gunrunner]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 4}} Later, the Landshaker and [[Sky Hyper]] vehicles (along with their operators Gunrunner and [[Deadwheeler]]) were captured by [[Nine Great Demon Generals|Evil Spirit General]] [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]]. They were eventually rescued by [[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 5}}
===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Atv-micromasters.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb]]
The ATV was stowed in [[Countdown (G1)|Countdown]]'s [[Rocket Base|rocket base]] as the pair returned to Cybertron after pursuing [[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]] across the galaxy. Groundshaker checked and double checked it, taking assurance in its power as he and Countdown prepared to return to their war-torn world. {{storylink|Destined for Nothing}}
Later, Groundshaker used the vehicle's power to drive off the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]], who had been assaulting the [[Race Track Patrol]] and the unarmed [[Hot Rod Patrol]] in the wastelands. The Hot Rod Patrol accepted a lift from Groundshaker, who took them back to the rocket base to meet Countdown. {{storylink|The Gray Race}}


When the Hot Rod Patrol returned to the base, asking for Countdown's help, Groundshaker assured them that the ATV was ready to go. {{storylink|Victims of the Revolution}}
Landshaker was introduced as a vital piece of battle equipment within the [[Zone Base]], usually operated by Gunrunner. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 4}} Later, the Landshaker and [[Sky Hyper]] vehicles (along with their operators Gunrunner and [[Deadwheeler]]) were captured by [[Nine Great Demon Generals|Evil Spirit General]] [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]]. They were eventually rescued by [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 5}}
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===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
As the [[Grand Uprising]] reached a conclusion, Groundshaker's ATV, the Landshaker, served as a mobile base of operations for the Micromaster 001st under [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]'s command in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. {{storylink|Derailment}}
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==Toys==
==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Groundshaker toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Girlies on standby, waiting just to say hi. <br> Did you stop? No, I just rolled by.]]
{{anchor|Zone}}
* '''Groundshaker''' (Micromaster Base, 1989)
[[File:Zone-toy Landshaker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|]]
** ''Accessories'': Groundshaker Micromaster, large cannon, gun, ramps (2), missile launchers (2), figure stand.
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Landshaker''' (Micro TF Tank Base, [[1990]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-345'''
:* ''Accessories'': Gun, 2 missile launchers, two-connector ramp, one-connector ramp, figure stand


: The ATV was sold in a boxed package along with ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Groundshaker. It has six large rolling wheels, the rear set being larger than the other four. It is armed with a huge main cannon, with another gun mounted on its top, and a dual missile launcher on each side. Groundshaker can stand in the cockpit, and, as a testament to the size of the vehicle, he can barely see over the edge of the cabin's armor. The main gun can raise by about 40° while the small gun and the missile launchers can rotate 360°.
: Released in the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1990 (Zone)|Zone]]'' portion of Takara's ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' toyline, the Landshaker is nigh-identical to the Hasbro-release [[Groundshaker (G1)#Toys|Groundshaker]]'s [[ATV#Toys|ATV]], transforming from 6-wheeled all terrain tank into a battle station. It is armed with a huge main cannon, with another gun mounted on its top, and a dual (non-firing) missile launcher on each side. A Micromaster figure can stand in the cockpit, and the main gun can raise by about 40° while the small gun and the missile launchers can rotate 360°.


: The ATV transforms into a large battle station, with a launch pad for Groundshaker himself and two ramps that can be connected to other Micromaster bases. The ATV base is designed to accommodate several Micromaster figures, so one figure can man the main cannon, another can operate the rear computer console and another can sit in the left side recess. The guns retain their functionality from [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], and, as an added bonus, the main cannon can now rotate 360° as well.
: The ATV transforms into a large battle station, with a launch pad for Micromaster jets and helicopters and two ramps that can be connected to other Micromaster bases. The ATV base is designed to accommodate several Micromaster figures, so one figure can man the main cannon, another can operate the rear computer console and another can sit in the left side recess. The guns retain their functionality from vehicle mode, and, as an added bonus, the main cannon can now rotate 360° as well.


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Groundshaker/groundshaker.htm More information on Groundshaker (along with the ATV) at TFU.info]''
: The only notable differences between the Hasbro and Takara versions of this toy are in the customer-applied decal sheets, with Landshaker coming with a set that has the same shapes, but completely new designs inside them. And, of course, the Landshaker comes with [[Gunrunner (Zone)#Toys|Gunrunner]] as a pilot rather than Groundshaker.
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===''Zone''===
*'''Landshaker''' (Micro TF Tank Base, 1990)
**''ID number'': '''C-345'''
** ''Accessories'': Gunrunner Micromaster pilot, large cannon, gun, ramps (2), missile launchers (2), figure stand.
 
: Landshaker was sold in a boxed package along with ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Zone|Zone]]'' [[Gunrunner (Zone)#Toys|Gunrunner]]. Aside from the different pilot, the only difference from the Hasbro incarnation is the decals. Landshaker has six large rolling wheels, the rear set being larger than the other four. It is armed with a huge main cannon, with another gun mounted on its top, and a dual missile launcher on each side. Gunrunner can stand in the cockpit, and, as a testament to the size of the vehicle, he can barely see over the edge of the cabin's armor. The main gun can raise by about 40° while the small gun and the missile launchers can rotate 360°.
 
: The ATV transforms into a large battle station, with a launch pad for Micromaster jets and helicopters and two ramps that can be connected to other Micromaster bases. The ATV base is designed to accommodate several Micromaster figures, so one figure can man the main cannon, another can operate the rear computer console and another can sit in the left side recess. The guns retain their functionality from vehicle mode, and, as an added bonus, the main cannon can now rotate 360° as well.


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Cybertron/Gunrunner/gunrunner.htm More information on Landshaker at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Cybertron/Gunrunner/gunrunner.htm More information on Landshaker at TFU.info]''
==Notes==
[[File:Zone_gunrunner_landshaker.jpg‎ |upright=1.0|thumb|]]
* Like most Micromaster vehicles, the Generation 1 ATV was not given a proper name by Hasbro. Instructions, specs, packaging, and bio most commonly call it an "ATV", for All-Terrain Vehicle. The instructions also label it as the '"Groundshaker" ATV', as if Groundshaker named the vehicle after himself.
*By contrast, the Japanese release had a name, and decades later ''Beast Wars: Uprising'' would combine the two together.
* The ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#HFTD|Hunt for the Decepticons]]'' Scout Class toy [[Breacher (TF 2010)#Toys|Breacher]] was originally listed with the name "[[Groundshaker (disambiguation)|Groundshaker]]" by both Japanese hobby magazines and online stores that offered pre-orders for [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Autobot Alliance|Autobot Alliance]]'' range, suggesting that Breacher's alternate mode was inspired by Groundshaker's ATV.
==References==
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[[Category:Autobot bases]]
[[Category:Autobot bases]]
[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising vehicles]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 vehicles]]
[[Category:Micromaster vehicles]]
[[Category:Micromaster vehicles]]

Latest revision as of 00:53, 30 March 2026

Landshaker is an Autobot Micromaster vehicle from the Zone portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.

The Landshaker (ランドシェイカー Randosheikā) is the most powerful war machine on planet Zone. Piloted by the fearless Gunrunner and its weaponry powered by "Energon Z", it is a high-speed ATV with the ability to convert into a battle base, capable of incredible devastation in either mode.

Fiction

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Zone story pages

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Landshaker was introduced as a vital piece of battle equipment within the Zone Base, usually operated by Gunrunner. Zone Part 4 Later, the Landshaker and Sky Hyper vehicles (along with their operators Gunrunner and Deadwheeler) were captured by Evil Spirit General BlackZarak. They were eventually rescued by Dai Atlas. Zone Part 5

Toys

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Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers

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  • Landshaker (Micro TF Tank Base, 1990)
  • ID number: C-345
  • Accessories: Gun, 2 missile launchers, two-connector ramp, one-connector ramp, figure stand
Released in the Zone portion of Takara's Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers toyline, the Landshaker is nigh-identical to the Hasbro-release Groundshaker's ATV, transforming from 6-wheeled all terrain tank into a battle station. It is armed with a huge main cannon, with another gun mounted on its top, and a dual (non-firing) missile launcher on each side. A Micromaster figure can stand in the cockpit, and the main gun can raise by about 40° while the small gun and the missile launchers can rotate 360°.
The ATV transforms into a large battle station, with a launch pad for Micromaster jets and helicopters and two ramps that can be connected to other Micromaster bases. The ATV base is designed to accommodate several Micromaster figures, so one figure can man the main cannon, another can operate the rear computer console and another can sit in the left side recess. The guns retain their functionality from vehicle mode, and, as an added bonus, the main cannon can now rotate 360° as well.
The only notable differences between the Hasbro and Takara versions of this toy are in the customer-applied decal sheets, with Landshaker coming with a set that has the same shapes, but completely new designs inside them. And, of course, the Landshaker comes with Gunrunner as a pilot rather than Groundshaker.
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