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:'' | :''Groundshaker is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
[[File:LegendsVol19-Groundshaker.jpg|thumb|right|350px]] | |||
''' | '''Groundshaker''' (グランドシェイカー ''Gurandosheikā'') is [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]]'s small partner, able to transform into a claw weapon. Fascinated by what could lie beneath, Groundshaker constantly digs into the ground, and often buries himself in the holes he has dug. Tailgate is baffled by this behavior, while Groundshaker is likewise bemused by the figurative graves that Tailgate digs himself into with his tall tales. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===''Legends'' comic=== | ===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity=== | ||
====''Legends'' comic==== | |||
Groundshaker was one of a few Micromasters who were caught in a [[plasma energy]] accident when the Autobots experimented with [[Energon Z]]. This changed them into [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]], {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 4: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One|LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One}} and they partnered with larger Autobots, adopting the moniker "[[Mini-Con]]s" in the process. Partnered with [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]], Groundshaker would use his claw mode to help his partner defuse bombs. {{storylink|Transformers 2015 Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter|Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter}} During Tailgate and [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]]'s battle with [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] in 2015, Tailgate used Groundshaker to pluck Swerve out of a hole in the ground, then revealed his weapon's true identity as a tiny robot to [[Rattrap (Legends)|Rattrap]] in order to make the rat feel better about his own small size. {{storylink|LG08 Swerve & Tailgate}} Groundshaker, Tailgate and their allies eventually defeated Trypticon. {{storylink|LG-43 Trypticon Project Chapter}} | |||
When [[Dark Nova|Unicron Neo]] attacked the [[Micro|Z Planet]] with [[ | When [[Dark Nova|Unicron Neo]] attacked the [[Micro|Z Planet]] with [[Violengiguar]], Groundshaker leapt to the planet's defense and gave [[Roadfire]] access to his weapon mode. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 4: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One|LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One}} | ||
= | ====''Generations Selects Special Comic''==== | ||
===''Generations''=== | In [[2050]], Tailgate and Groundshaker joined the Earth-made robots called [[Selector]]s in their rebellion against human control. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 2}} | ||
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===Legends World=== | |||
Sleeping next to his ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[#Legends|LG-08 Swerve and Tailgate]] caused [[Rattrap (Legends)|Rattrap]] to dream he was in the [[#Legends comic|G1 World]] meeting them and learning a lesson about how size didn't matter. {{storylink|LG08 Swerve & Tailgate}} They were still there when he woke up. {{storylink|LG09 Brainstorm}} | |||
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==Toys== | |||
===''Legends''=== | ===''Legends''=== | ||
[[File:TF-Legends-LG-08-Groundshaker.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]] | [[File:TF-Legends-LG-08-Groundshaker.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]] | ||
*'''Swerve & Tailgate''' (Multi-pack, | *'''Swerve & Tailgate''' (Multi-pack, 2015) | ||
**'' | **''ID number:'' '''LG08''' | ||
**''Release date'': [[January 24]] 2015 | |||
:Part of the fourth wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' line, Groundshaker is a redeco of the ''Generations'' [[Neutro|Groundbuster]] toy in a much darker teal, a result of being [[Gang-molding|gang-molded]] with Tailgate. He transforms from robot to a bomb disposal skid loader, and can also become an extended claw for Tailgate to wield via its [[5 mm post]], or mount onto the peg-hole on Tailgate's hood in vehicle mode. | |||
: | : Tailgate and Groundshaker were only available in a two-pack with [[Swerve (G1)#Legends|Swerve]] and [[Phaser (G1)#Legends|Phaser]]. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* | *In Japanese continuity, [[Neutro]] and Groundshaker are separate characters. | ||
[[Category:Generations]] | [[Category:Generations Selects Autobots]] | ||
[[Category:Legends Autobots]] | [[Category:Legends Autobots]] | ||
[[Category:Legends Mini-Cons]] | [[Category:Legends Mini-Cons]] | ||
[[Category:Micromasters]] | [[Category:Micromasters]] | ||
[[Category:Second Cybertron Alliance]] | |||
[[Category:Targetmasters]] | |||
Latest revision as of 09:23, 12 March 2026
| The name or term "Groundshaker" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Groundshaker (disambiguation). |
- Groundshaker is an Autobot from the Legends portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Groundshaker (グランドシェイカー Gurandosheikā) is Tailgate's small partner, able to transform into a claw weapon. Fascinated by what could lie beneath, Groundshaker constantly digs into the ground, and often buries himself in the holes he has dug. Tailgate is baffled by this behavior, while Groundshaker is likewise bemused by the figurative graves that Tailgate digs himself into with his tall tales.
Fiction
[edit]Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity
[edit]Legends comic
[edit]Groundshaker was one of a few Micromasters who were caught in a plasma energy accident when the Autobots experimented with Energon Z. This changed them into Targetmasters, LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One and they partnered with larger Autobots, adopting the moniker "Mini-Cons" in the process. Partnered with Tailgate, Groundshaker would use his claw mode to help his partner defuse bombs. Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter During Tailgate and Swerve's battle with Trypticon in 2015, Tailgate used Groundshaker to pluck Swerve out of a hole in the ground, then revealed his weapon's true identity as a tiny robot to Rattrap in order to make the rat feel better about his own small size. LG08 Swerve & Tailgate Groundshaker, Tailgate and their allies eventually defeated Trypticon. LG-43 Trypticon Project Chapter
When Unicron Neo attacked the Z Planet with Violengiguar, Groundshaker leapt to the planet's defense and gave Roadfire access to his weapon mode. LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One
Generations Selects Special Comic
[edit]In 2050, Tailgate and Groundshaker joined the Earth-made robots called Selectors in their rebellion against human control. Volcanicus comic 2
Legends World
[edit]Sleeping next to his Legends LG-08 Swerve and Tailgate caused Rattrap to dream he was in the G1 World meeting them and learning a lesson about how size didn't matter. LG08 Swerve & Tailgate They were still there when he woke up. LG09 Brainstorm
Toys
[edit]Legends
[edit]
- Swerve & Tailgate (Multi-pack, 2015)
- ID number: LG08
- Release date: January 24 2015
- Part of the fourth wave of TakaraTomy's Legends line, Groundshaker is a redeco of the Generations Groundbuster toy in a much darker teal, a result of being gang-molded with Tailgate. He transforms from robot to a bomb disposal skid loader, and can also become an extended claw for Tailgate to wield via its 5 mm post, or mount onto the peg-hole on Tailgate's hood in vehicle mode.
Notes
[edit]- In Japanese continuity, Neutro and Groundshaker are separate characters.
