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{{disambig2|the ''Generations'' Autobot|the ''Robots in Disguise'' Decepticon|Groundpounder (RID)}}
:''Groundshaker is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
:''Groundbuster is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
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'''Groundbuster''' is [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]]'s small partner, able to transform into a claw weapon.
'''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.


==Fiction==
==Fiction==
===''Legends'' comic===
===''Legends'' comic===
Groundbuster 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]], Groundbuster 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 (BW)|Rattrap]] in order to make the rat feel better about his own small size. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 8|Bonus Edition Vol. 8}} Groundbuster, Tailgate and their allies eventually defeated Trypticon. {{storylink|LG-43 Trypticon Project Chapter}}
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 (BW)|Rattrap]] in order to make the rat feel better about his own small size. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 8|Bonus Edition Vol. 8}} 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 [[Violen Jiger]], Groundbuster 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}}
When [[Dark Nova|Unicron Neo]] attacked the [[Micro|Z Planet]] with [[Violen Jiger]], 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}}


==Toys==
==Toys==
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==Notes==
==Notes==
*In Japanese continuity, Neutro and Groundshaker are separate characters.
*In Japanese continuity, Neutro and Groundshaker are separate characters.
*"Groundpounder" was also considered as a trademark-friendly name for the ''Thrilling 30'' incarnation of Neutro before they settled on "Groundbuster".<ref>[https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/96540-monzos-mega-hasbro-customer-service-listing-breakdown/ Hasbro customer service listings breakdown by Monzo on the Allspark Forums, 2013/11/01]</ref>
**Amusingly, the 2015 ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' Decepticon [[Groundpounder (RID)|Groundpounder]] also suffers from this disconnect, being named "Groundpounder" in fiction and "Groundbuster" for his toy.
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Groundshaker''' (グランドシェイカー ''Gurandosheikā'')


==Footnotes==
==Footnotes==
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[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
[[Category:Legends Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Legends Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
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Groundshaker is an Autobot from the Generation 1 continuity family.
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Groundshaker (グランドシェイカー Gurandosheikā )is Tailgate's small partner, able to transform into a claw weapon.

Fiction

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 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. Bonus Edition Vol. 8 Groundshaker, Tailgate and their allies eventually defeated Trypticon. LG-43 Trypticon Project Chapter

When Unicron Neo attacked the Z Planet with Violen Jiger, Groundshaker leapt to the planet's defense and gave Roadfire access to his weapon mode. LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One

Toys

Legends

  • Swerve & Tailgate (Multi-pack, 2015-01-24)
    • Japanese ID number: LG08
Legends "Groundshaker" is a redeco of his Generations toy in a much darker teal, a result of being gang-molded with Tailgate. Tailgate and Groundshaker were sold exclusively in a two-pack with Swerve and Phaser.


Notes

  • In Japanese continuity, Neutro and Groundshaker are separate characters.

Footnotes