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Transformers References Database @tfreferences.bsky.social · 1h

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 · 2h

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 · 16h

Here's the full segment for those who haven't seen it yet. Worth noting the extra effort the "Robot Chicken" crew put into this bit. You only see it for eight frames, but they even repainted Polar Claw's beast face to have panda markings www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJBq...

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Megatron's Dilemma | Robot Chicken | Adult Swim

YouTube video by Adult Swim

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Transformers References Database @tfreferences.bsky.social · 16h

"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 · 16h

This episode aired in March of 1996. Will claims to have been searching "since October" for Razorbeast, which would have been October of *1995*, the previous year. However, Razorbeast was not release until 1996. 🤔

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Transformers References Database @tfreferences.bsky.social · 16h

Worth noting that when Will says Razorbeast's name, he holds up Megatron, as well as that when he's playing with the toys, he acts like Razorbeast is the villain? But also... youtube.com/watch?v=-g6j9YxslB0

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Will Plays With Transformers

YouTube video by Chris Mercer

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Transformers References Database @tfreferences.bsky.social · 16h

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 · 22h

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

My question is, is he referencing the G1 Predacon combiner team, as the use of the G1 sound effect might imply, or is he referencing the "Beast Wars" Predacons, and simply used the more recognizable sound effect?

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

The song "Nightcrawler (feat. Method Man)" by CZARFACE features the lyric "I transform to a beast, call me Predacon" approx. 27 seconds in, which is accompanied by the G1 transformation sound effect #transformers #maccadam #tfinmusic #tfnamedrop youtube.com/watch?v=fTZSuprsH5A

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Nightcrawler (feat. Method Man)

YouTube video by Czarface - Topic

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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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