The Tar Monster
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The Tar Monster is a villain in the Scooby Doo series. He is a monster made entirely out of tar
, and is the guardian of the ancient city of Byzantius. He first appeared in The Scooby Doo Show episode, The Tar Monster. He is one of Mystery Inc.’s most recurring foes, appearing in his original appearance, two films and several video games.
that the city was known for. The Professor also told the gang The Tar Monster had kidnapped his assistant, Mr. Stoner. That night The Tar Monster attacked Scooby and Shaggy in their tent, the gang followed the monster’s footprints to a tar pool where they found an ancient piece of pottery. The next day, the Professor takes Mystery Inc. into the city where they are attacked by the Tar Monster. The gang uses an air compressor
to force the Tar Monster out of the tar pools, and unmask him to be Mr. Stoner, who used the legend of the Tar Monster to scare away the workers so he could sneak into the Inner Sanctum of Byzantius, and steal the treasure.
. Here, he is a minion of the Phantom Virus and a guardian of the last box of Scooby Snacks needed to beat the game (along with Gator Ghoul, Old Iron Face, The Creeper and Jaguaro). He chases after Shaggy and Cyber-Shaggy, who hit him with a hammer taken from a “Test your Strength” carnival game, and cause him to trip into a cotton candy
machine, becoming covered in the stuff. He is defeated when Scooby Doo grabs the last box of Scooby Snacks, beating the game.
. His costume appears in the Coolsonian Criminology Museum. Fred mentions that the Tar Monster’s goal was to “scare the citizens of Byzantius away so he could steal their treasure”. The costume is later stolen by The Black Knight Ghost and Pterodactyl Ghost. He was one of the four monsters brought to life by Shaggy and Scooby (Along with the Zombie, Miner 49er, and Captain Cutler). He is later seen attacking the citizens of Coolsville by trapping them in his endless form. He is a major part of the finale, as he traps Mystery Inc. in his endless tar form. Scooby then uses a fire extinguisher to freeze the Tar Monster. The Tar Monster is destroyed when Scooby plugs the control panel back in.
Frantic Films
was the company who animated the Tar Monster in the film. In order to create the Tar Monster, Frantic Films had to develop the “liquid skin” technique. This technique involved applying a fluid layer over the animated character. The Tar Monster’s facial animation was created using “localized morphing”.
Tar
Tar is modified pitch produced primarily from the wood and roots of pine by destructive distillation under pyrolysis. Production and trade in tar was a major contributor in the economies of Northern Europe and Colonial America. Its main use was in preserving wooden vessels against rot. The largest...
, and is the guardian of the ancient city of Byzantius. He first appeared in The Scooby Doo Show episode, The Tar Monster. He is one of Mystery Inc.’s most recurring foes, appearing in his original appearance, two films and several video games.
The Scooby Doo Show
The Tar Monster made his first appearance in an episode of The Scooby Doo Show entitled “The Tar Monster.” In the episode, Mystery Inc. visits Professor Brickston, who is leading an archeologist dig in the ancient city of Byzantius. He tells them the dig is being cancelled because the workers are being frightened off by the Tar Monster, the protector of Byzantius who lived in the tar poolsTar pit
A tar pit, or more accurately known as an asphalt pit or asphalt lake, is a geological occurrence where subterranean bitumen leaks to the surface, creating a large area of natural asphalt.-Known tar pits:...
that the city was known for. The Professor also told the gang The Tar Monster had kidnapped his assistant, Mr. Stoner. That night The Tar Monster attacked Scooby and Shaggy in their tent, the gang followed the monster’s footprints to a tar pool where they found an ancient piece of pottery. The next day, the Professor takes Mystery Inc. into the city where they are attacked by the Tar Monster. The gang uses an air compressor
Air compressor
An air compressor is a device that converts power into kinetic energy by compressing and pressurizing air, which, on command, can be released in quick bursts...
to force the Tar Monster out of the tar pools, and unmask him to be Mr. Stoner, who used the legend of the Tar Monster to scare away the workers so he could sneak into the Inner Sanctum of Byzantius, and steal the treasure.
Scooby Doo and the Cyber Chase
The Tar Monster appears in the direct to video film Scooby-Doo and the Cyber ChaseScooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase
Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase is the fourth of a series of direct-to-video animated films based on Hanna-Barbera's Scooby-Doo Saturday morning cartoons. It was released on October 9, 2001. It features the Mystery, Inc. gang, which includes Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Freddy, Daphne and Velma...
. Here, he is a minion of the Phantom Virus and a guardian of the last box of Scooby Snacks needed to beat the game (along with Gator Ghoul, Old Iron Face, The Creeper and Jaguaro). He chases after Shaggy and Cyber-Shaggy, who hit him with a hammer taken from a “Test your Strength” carnival game, and cause him to trip into a cotton candy
Cotton candy
Cotton candy , candy floss or candyfloss or candy buttox , or fairy floss is a form of spun sugar. Since cotton candy is mostly air, a small initial quantity of sugar generates a tremendously greater final volume, causing servings to be physically large and voluminous...
machine, becoming covered in the stuff. He is defeated when Scooby Doo grabs the last box of Scooby Snacks, beating the game.
Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
The Tar Monster also appears in Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed, voiced by Michael SorichMichael Sorich
Michael John Sorich is an American voice actor who is also a screen actor, writer, director and voice director.- Biography :...
. His costume appears in the Coolsonian Criminology Museum. Fred mentions that the Tar Monster’s goal was to “scare the citizens of Byzantius away so he could steal their treasure”. The costume is later stolen by The Black Knight Ghost and Pterodactyl Ghost. He was one of the four monsters brought to life by Shaggy and Scooby (Along with the Zombie, Miner 49er, and Captain Cutler). He is later seen attacking the citizens of Coolsville by trapping them in his endless form. He is a major part of the finale, as he traps Mystery Inc. in his endless tar form. Scooby then uses a fire extinguisher to freeze the Tar Monster. The Tar Monster is destroyed when Scooby plugs the control panel back in.
Frantic Films
Frantic Films
Frantic Films Corporation is a Canadian branded content and live action production company based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Frantic Films is known for producing live action reality shows, documentaries and for its past work in feature film visual effects....
was the company who animated the Tar Monster in the film. In order to create the Tar Monster, Frantic Films had to develop the “liquid skin” technique. This technique involved applying a fluid layer over the animated character. The Tar Monster’s facial animation was created using “localized morphing”.
Video games
- The Tar Monster appears in the “Scooby-Doo! Night of 100 FrightsScooby-Doo! Night of 100 FrightsScooby-Doo! Night of 100 Frights is a third person platform game with action elements that was developed by Heavy Iron Studios and published by THQ for the PlayStation 2, GameCube and Xbox consoles. The game was first released on May 20, 2002 in North America and was released later that year in...
” video game. He is a common enemy who was brought to life by the Mastermind. - The Tar Monster appears in the video game based on Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed.
See also
- Scooby Doo
- The Scooby Doo Show
- TarTarTar is modified pitch produced primarily from the wood and roots of pine by destructive distillation under pyrolysis. Production and trade in tar was a major contributor in the economies of Northern Europe and Colonial America. Its main use was in preserving wooden vessels against rot. The largest...