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Transformers References Database @tfreferences.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

In various episodes of the Amazon Prime show "Neagly", the title character has a number of Transformers stickers on her laptop. While these are the same ones she had when she appeared in "Reacher", it's worth noting that they're in different places now #transformers #maccadam #tfintv #tfbackground

Screenshot from the TV show "Neagly" showing the title character sitting at a diner on her laptop

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Transformers References Database @tfreferences.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

In the 11th episode of the 7th season of "Doctor Who" titled "The Crimson Horror", Clara can be seen briefly playing with a G1 Galvatron toy on the kitchen counter #transformers #maccadam #tfintv #tfbackground

Screenshot from the TV show "Doctor Who" showing Clara Oswald looking bored while playing with a G1 Galvatron. Mood.

Photo collection of a G1 Galvatron toy in his robot, tank, and gun modes

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Transformers References Database @tfreferences.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

In "Spaceballs", when Yogurt is showing off various pieces of "Spaceballs" merchandise, "Spaceballs the coloring book" and "Spaceballs the lunchbox" are actually Transformers merchandise with the "Spaceballs" logo applied #transformers #maccadam #tfinmovies #tfbackground

Screenshot from "Spaceballs" making fun of capitalism

Cover of the "Transformers Sticker Adventures: Return to Cybertron" book

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Transformers References Database @tfreferences.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Episode 15 of the comedy anime "Teekyuu" has the title "Transformers with Senpai", as part of a running gag where each episode title is basically "[Famous Movie] with Senpai" #transformers #maccadam #tfinanime #tfnamedrop

Screenshot of "Teekyuu" episode 15's title screen

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Transformers References Database @tfreferences.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

I'm a big fan of Super Saiyan Catra, though

She decided to go blonde to match her wife

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Transformers References Database @tfreferences.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

In episode 4 of "I'm Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!?", Shizuri and Tsukasa go to a store in Akihabara that, among many other references, features a number of Masterpiece-style Beast Wars toys, all but Optimus Primal being in strange colors #transformers #maccadam #tfinanime #tfbackground

Screenshot from the anime "I'm Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!?" showing a number of toys and figures on sale

Photograph of various Masterpiece Beast Wars toys

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Transformers References Database @tfreferences.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

This "Pop Team Epic" strip features the character of "Star Ice Scream" attempting to usurp leadership of Strawberry Parfait Town when his companion is in danger, a clear reference to Starscream being made even more blatant with the head reveal #transformers #maccadam #tfinmanga #tfhomage

A "Pop Team Epic" 4-koma manga strip featuring "Star Ice Scream"

Screenshot of the 1984 "Transformers" cartoon featuring Starscream and his famous "Megatron has fallen!" catchphrase

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Transformers References Database @tfreferences.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

The first OP for "Hayate the Combat Butler" sees Hayate standing off against a trio of silhouettes referencing different pop culture robots, one of which being Optimus Prime #transformers #maccadam #tfinanime #tfhomage

Screenshot from the first "Hayate the Combat Butler" OP with silhouettes of Optimus Prime, the RX-78 Gundam, and Gigantor

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Transformers References Database @tfreferences.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

On page 1, chapter 7 of "Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt", the car being blown away resembles the alt-mode of War for Cybertron Bumblebee #transformers #maccadam #tfinmanga #tfbackground

Photo of a panel from the "Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt" manga featuring what appears to be Bumblebee's Cybertronian mode

Photo of the War for Cybertron Bumblebee toy in alt-mode

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Transformers References Database @tfreferences.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

In issue #44 of the IDW "Sonic the Hedgehog" comics, Dr. Starline interogates Belle the Tinkerer in his lab, and in the background of the panel featuring the line "There's more to you than meets the eye", you can see the Autobot Matrix of Leadership #transformers #maccadam #tfincomics #tfbackground

Panel from a "Sonic the Hedgehog" comic featuring Dr. Starline, Belle the Tinkerer, and some stuff on a bookshelf

A costume prop of the Matrix of Leadership

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Transformers References Database @tfreferences.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

In the 2017 comedy "The Disaster Artist", Tommy Wiseau (played by James Franco) has a G1 Nautilator toy on the dashboard of his car, who he calls "Robot Crab" #transformers #maccadam #tfinmovies #tfcameo

Screenshot of "The Disaster Artist" showing a robot crab on the dashboard of a car

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Transformers References Database @tfreferences.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

"Megatron's Dilema", a 2018 "Robot Chicken" segment, features Beast Wars Megatron, Scorponok, and an unnamed Maximal who transforms into a panda The unnamed Maximal is a repainted Beast Wars Polar Claw toy, and David Kaye reprises his role as Megatron #transformers #maccadam #tfincartoons #tfhomage

Screenshot from "Robot Chicken" feat. Beast Wars Megatron and Scorponok toys altered into stop-motion puppets

Beast Wars Megatron holding a captive panda that might be a Maximal

Photograph of Beast Wars Mega Class Polar Claw in robot mode

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Transformers References Database @tfreferences.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

On "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" S6E17, "The Butler's Son Did It", Will is excited to get his hands on Beast Wars Basic Class Razorbeast and Megatron. (Though he's most excited for Razorbeast) Submitted by @generaltekno.bttoons.com #transformers #maccadam #tfintv #tfcameo

Screenshot of Will from "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" holding Beast Wars Basic Class Razorbeast and Megatron

Screenshot of Will from "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" playing with Beast Wars Basic Class Razorbeast and Megatron

Image of Beast Wars Basic Class Razorbeast

Image of Beast Wars Basic Class Megatron

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Transformers References Database @tfreferences.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

In the 2017 "Power Rangers" movie, Red Ranger Jason uses his Zord to throw a yellow Camaro into a crowd of monsters, shouting "Sorry Bumblebee!" as he does so #transformers #maccadam #tfinmovies #tfnamedrop

A screenshot of a yellow Chevrolet Camero about to be stepped on by a giant robot T-Rex

A screenshot of a yellow Chevrolet Camero being stepped on by a giant robot T-Rex

A screenshot of a yellow Chevrolet Camero being thrown into a crowd of monsters

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Transformers References Database @tfreferences.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Welcome to the Transformers References Database! Is there a reference / parody / namedrop / etc to Transformers in other media you know of that you'd like to submit to us? Check this out first:

If you know of or happen to spot a Transformers reference in another piece of media, we'd love for you to
submit it to us to be added to the database! Just DM here on Bluesky! A few things to note first:

- Please try and give as much information as possible. If it's in a TV show, try and mention which episode.
A book or comic? Which page is it on? The less work we have to do, the better.

- This database is for references, cameos, homages, allusions, parodies, and namedrops. Official collabs
or crossovers do not count.

- Documentaries, journalism, articles, and the like also don't count. As a good rule of thumb, a Subject
is not a Reference.

- Internet personalities, content creators, and social media personalities making Transformers references
also will not be accepted as submissions.

- Please be aware that it may take time for your submission to be added to the database. It does not
mean your contribution is any less appreciated!

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Transformers References Database @tfreferences.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

In various episodes of the Amazon Prime show "Reacher", the character of Neagly has a collection of Transformers stickers on the back of her laptop, including the Autobot logo, Soundwave, and Thundercracker #transformers #maccadam #tfintv #tfbackground

Screenshot of the TV show "Reacher" where the characters Neagly and David sit at a diner looking at Neagly's laptop, which is covered in stickers of Transformers characters and cereal mascots

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Transformers References Database @tfreferences.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

In "Scrubs" season 5 episode "His Story III", JD paints a mural on the wall of Turk and Carla's new baby room, featuring an interesting combination of artwork between a Dreamwave-era Megatron and Power Master Optimus Prime #transformers #maccadam #tfintv #tfcameo

A screenshot of a mural depicting art of Megatron and Optimus Prime fighting on the wall of a baby's room

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Transformers References Database @tfreferences.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

In 1998's "The Great Outdoors", Ben can be seen sitting on the couch with a G1 Sixshot toy resting in his lap partially transformed between what looks to be jet and armored car modes #transformers #maccadam #tfinmovies #tfbackground

Ben, a young boy in a blue shirt, sits on the couch eating a snack with a G1 Sixshot toy resting in his lap

An image of the G1 Sixshot toy in all six of his different alt-modes, including an extra fanmode

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