8-bit resembles Thunderlane and male Cloud Chaser. His name refers to the computer architecture used in early-generation microprocessors and, alluding to his cutie mark, video game consoles. Gaffer somewhat resembles Sunburst. His name refers to the head electrician/lighting technician of a production in television and film. It may also refer to The Lord of the Rings character Hamfast Gamgee. Some of his dialogue in [[IDW comics#|My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Issue #12]] alludes to Sam Beckett of Quantum Leap.