"Shapeshifter" contains numerous references to the 007 films, especially 'Goldfinger.' Including: -The villain sings a song similar to the title song for 'Goldfinger.' -Hildy declares that she and Grim will be Shapeshifter's "odd-job-doing" henchman, as in Oddjob, the famous henchman from 'Goldfinger.' -Bashful (Agent Bash) imitates Sean Connery, the first actor to play James Bond. -Doc is "D," a reference to Q, who provides Bond with his technology. -The confrontation with the villain takes place in a casino. -Grim and Hildy throw their bowler hats just as Oddjob did. -Queen Delightful's name is a play on words, as is the case with many "Bond girls." -There is a variation on the line from 'Goldfinger,' "Do you really expect me to talk?" etc. -There is a chase scene on skis, a feature of many Bond films.
The song Shapeshifter sings is a takeoff on the title song from the movie 'Goldfinger.' Shapeshifter's voice is provided by "Weird Al" Yankovic, who is famous for his song parodies (he also plays the accordion, as does Shapeshifter).