ATV

The ATV is an Autobot Micromaster vehicle from the Generation 1 continuity family.

G2G have a BBQ at the ATV. We're watching the NFL on its HDTV. Make sure to BYOB.

When there's ground shakin' to be done, count on Groundshaker to handle it with 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!

Fiction

Dreamwave Generation One continuity

The ATV was stowed in Countdown's rocket base as the pair returned to Cybertron after pursuing 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. Destined for Nothing

Later, Groundshaker used the vehicle's power to drive off the 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. 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. Victims of the Revolution

Toys

The Transformers

• Groundshaker (Micromaster Base, 1989)
  • Accessories: Groundshaker Micromaster, large cannon, gun, ramps (2), missile launchers (2), figure stand.

Girlies on standby, waiting just to say hi.
Did you stop? No, I just rolled by.

The ATV was sold in a boxed package along with 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°.

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 vehicle mode, and, as an added bonus, the main cannon can now rotate 360° as well.

In Japan, the ATV was released with different decals and a new pilot as the Landshaker.

• More information on Groundshaker (along with the ATV) at TFU.info

Notes

• Like most Micromaster vehicles, the ATV lacks a true proper name. 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.
• The Hunt for the Decepticons Scout class toy Breacher was originally listed with the name "Groundshaker" by both Japanese hobby magazines and online stores that offered pre-orders for TakaraTomy's Autobot Alliance range, suggesting that Breacher's alternate mode was inspired by Groundshaker's ATV.