Tasmanian Devil Scooby

> *"Ri'm the Rasmanian Revil! Blah blah blah hehehehe!" - Tasmanian Devil Scooby, Transformers*
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**Tasmanian Devil Scooby** is a transformation of Scooby-Doo as a result of the "Medicinal" Potion in Transformers.

## Naming

In the scene, Scooby says he's the Tasmanian Devil (or "Rasmanian Revil" in Scooby speak). Scooby is added onto the name to differentiate him from the real Tasmanian Devil, as this is just Scooby taking on his appearance.

The HBO Max's Audio Description for this scene refers to this form as simply the "Tasmanian Devil" or "Taz".

## Appearance

This form is a reference to the Looney Tunes character of the same name: the Tasmanian Devil. He looks identical to them, barring no resemblance to Scooby's original form at all unlike his other transformations.

Like the Looney Tunes, he is two-dimensionally drawn rather than animated with CGI. The logic of this transformation is unclear. It could be assumed that looking he now has no depth, meaning if he is looked at from the side he'd be flat, or he does have depth of some kind and it goes unnoticed.

## Personality

He begins to act similar to Tasmanian Devil he is based off of, speaking crazed nonsense and acting animalistic. Although, it's possible this is just a voluntary mimic of the Tasmanian Devil rather than a change in behavior.

## Abilities

### Strengths

#### Tasmanian Devil's Powers

Scooby assumedly has all the powers of the Tasmanian Devil in this form. This would include his ability to spin into a tornado and behave as such, destroying objects and causing mayhem.

### Weaknesses

#### Mindless Animal

Much like the Tasmanian Devil, Scooby acts more chaotic and crazy, much like a wild animal. Assuming he behaves the same as Taz, this could mean he doesn't plan or think at all, only acting on instinct and craving destruction. Luckily, Scooby is not in this form long enough to determine if he has these same violent tendencies.

## History

After Scooby transforms into a hideous monster, Shaggy gives him a "medicinal" potion to turn him back to his normal form. Instead, the potion morphs him into a two dimensional Tasmanian Devil. He starts to acts crazy, before being subdued by Shaggy Chick, who throws a turquoise potion at him. He then spins into a tornado and becomes Scooby Brainiac.

## In the Original Script

While Tasmanian Devil Scooby is not in James Gunn's original draft of the scene, Yao Ming Scooby seems to fill the same role.

## Transformation Process

* The beginning of Scooby's transformation into Tasmanian Devil Scooby.
* Scooby continuing to transform.
* The very end of Scooby's transformation, which shows very little.
1/3After consuming the "Medicinal" potion, Scooby burps and his body begins to spasm uncontrollably, before eventually stopping. The spasms are shown in shot 16 and shot 17, while the rest of the transformation is off-screen. Scooby seems to make no noise at all after his spasm, so what happens during the time is unclear, other than he somehow morphs into a 2D Tasmanian Devil cartoon. Green smoke fades away from the end result, Tasmanian Devil Scooby, in shot 20.

## Relationships

### Shaggy Chick

Tasmanian Devil Scooby barley interacts with Shaggy Chick. He seems annoyed when Shaggy Chick splashes the Turquoise Potion on him.

## Quotes

### Transformers

> *Ri'm the Rasmanian Revil! Blah blah blah hehehehe!*
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## Trivia

* This is the only transformation to dramatically alter the drinker beyond recognition.
* This is the only form in Transformers that was not in the original script, instead replacing Yao Ming Scooby in the final film.
	+ It is also the only form exclusive to the film, as the book retains Yao Ming Scooby and the game creates two new forms in its place: Buff Scooby and Underwear Scooby.
* This is the only character or form in Transformers and Mutate Madness that transforms without drinking a potion.
	+ This does not apply to Chapter 11 (Shaggy) or the original script, as Shaggy becomes Shaggy Chick by spilling a potion on his hand rather than drinking it in both.
* This form is in the least number of shots of any transformation, totaling to only 3 shots.
	+ The only form or character that is in less shots is Old Man Wickles, that number being 2.
* A popular rumor is that, instead of this transformation, Scooby was meant to become his 2D version from the cartoon. The studio didn't want the audience comparing the two versions, so this was changed to George W. Bush. But in an effort to not offend viewers or date the film, this was eventually changed to the Tasmanian Devil. However, this rumor has no credible source at the moment.
	+ This form was not in the original script, with him instead transforming into Yao Ming Scooby. So, regardless of this rumor's authenticity, this form was changed at some point during production.
	+ Shaggy never directly refers to or interacts with a "Tasmanian Devil", only screaming and splashing an antidote in a nonspecific way. And since Tasmanian Devil Scooby is a special effect, he could have easily been edited in to replace a previous transformation. This can be further supported since the only shot of them together, shot 24, seems to be easily interchangeable and not reliant on any Scooby form specifically.
* In April of 2023 (to celebrate Warner Bros. 100th anniversary), a series of Looney Tunes shorts called "ACME Fools" were released involving the Looney Tunes roleplaying as characters from other Warner Bros. franchises. One of these crossovers was with Scooby-Doo, where Taz played the role of Scooby, a reversal of this scene.
	+ A Funko Pop! figurine of Taz as Scooby was also released.