"The Shrieking Madness" marks the first time we hear of the Planispheric Disc in Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated. When the gang discovers the diagram of a disc piece inside the Darrow Archive Documents, a set of numbers is listed with the disc piece: 4, 8, 15, 16, 23, and 42. These coordinates are a reference to a recurring sequence of numbers in the television show Lost.

The upcoming WB/Paramount merger was officially approved in June. On Friday, NBC News announced that the merger will not be moving ahead as expected. A dozen U.S. state attorneys have filed an antitrust suits against the merger, citing significant risks associated with the monopoly the merger would create, and arguing that it would harmfully reshape the entertainment industry. Because of the lawsuits, Paramount has announced the merger will be put on pause through June 1, 2027. This means the merger is unlikely to affect WB or any franchises associated with it (including Scooby) until towards the end of next year, if not later. 

Thanks to Michael Kenchington for sharing the NBC News article!

Simple Plan's What's New Scooby-Doo? theme song and episode appearance has remained iconic even 20+ years later. The band's involvement with the franchise has reached new popularity in recent years on social media. In recent years, Simple Plan fans have come to concerns dressed in Scooby-related costumes, as a way to encourage the band to play the theme song at their concerts. In 2021, Simple Plan released an official studio version of the What's New theme song, due to the surge in popularity. Now, as the band embarks on Warped Tour, they've announced they'll be including some Scooby themed fun as a part of their shows!

Yesterday, during Vans Warped Tour, Simple Plan announced they're going to be bringing exclusive Scooby-Doo x Simple Plan merch to select Warped Tour shows. According to ThatEricAlper.com, fans will also be able to take pictures with Scooby and the Mystery Machine in an exclusive event that will be a part of some of Simple Plan's shows. Throughout the tour, their concerts will include other Scooby-related surprises as well, including bringing Scooby on stage while performing the theme song. You can see footage of last night's event on the band's Instagram.

It's no secret Zombie Island is widely acclaimed as one of the best Scooby-Doo movies. Over the years on here, Zombie Island pretty much been a cheat code to win any poll its a part of. For this week's poll, I wanted to focus on some of the lesser discussed monsters from the beginning! Besides the Moat Monster, there's also several very cool villains in "The Ghost Is Here" montage from the beginning of the film. You can check out the slideshow below to see a gallery of each monster.

Here are the final results for the poll series organizing guest stars by their careers! The Globetrotters win the series with 20 votes. The voice actors, and Batman + Robin come in second and third, respectively.
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What is your favorite of these winning Scooby-Doo guest stars?
Harlem Globetrotters - 20
Frank Welker, Grey Griffin, Kate Micucci, and Matthew Lillard - 13
Batman and Robin - 12
Simple Plan - 8
Jonathan Winters - 5
Weird Al Yankovic - 2
Bobby Flay, Giada DeLaurentiis and Marcus Samuelsson - 0

Update: ​All of Wave 4 was announced today at San Diego Comic Con! Wave 4 will include Fred, the Zombie ("Which Witch Is Which?") and The Headless Horseman ("The Headless Horseman of Halloween"). Check out the designs above, and close-up images of the figures below. This info is coming courtesy of an Instagram post from ToyShiz.

The San Diego Comic Con is this week, and it's brought us some more news on the Jada Toys line of figures. Yesterday, Fred's design was unveiled. This leaves Velma as the only gang member whose design we haven't seen. This info comes from a twelve-second Instagram video from @articulatedcomicbookart (thanks to Juan for the info!).

Wave 2 of Jada Toys Scooby-Doo figures are now available for pre-order! The pre-order listings have revealed that the figures will be released in November 2026. Each figure is priced at $29.99. The figures are 1:12 scale, and are approximately six inches in height. The figures will be packaged in premium collector packaging. Each figure will have detachable parts, including an alternate mask/face and hands/paws for each figure, as well as unmasked versions of the culprits and a sandwich for Scooby. I was happy to see that they included alternate head sculpts for both Rosey Cranz and Gilly Stern, rather than making up a culprit like the LEGO sets did (I believe they said the culprit was "Mr. Brown" even though that isn't a real character).

Here are the official descriptions for each figure:

Scooby-Doo (pre-order link)
​​“Ruh-Roh!” The mystery wouldn’t be complete without the world’s most lovable Great Dane! Bring home the heart (and appetite) of Mystery Inc. with the Scooby-Doo 1:12 scale action figure by Jada Toys! This highly detailed collectible captures Scooby’s playful personality, iconic design, and endless charm straight from the classic animated series. Whether he’s sniffing out clues, hiding from ghosts, or celebrating another solved case with a towering sandwich, Scooby-Doo is ready for adventure! 

Expertly designed in 1:12 scale, this figure showcases Scooby’s signature brown fur, expressive eyes, and signature blue collar with his SD tag. With premium articulation and a variety of expressive poses, you can recreate his most memorable moments, whether he’s leaping into Shaggy’s arms or trembling in front of a spooky specter. The set also includes multiple interchangeable heads and paws, plus a Scooby sandwich to keep this scaredy-dog motivated. 

Packaged in premium collector-friendly packaging inspired by the classic Scooby-Doo aesthetic, this figure is a must-have for fans of the beloved series. Jada Toys continues to deliver nostalgia and quality craftsmanship, making Scooby-Doo the perfect addition to any display, because no mystery is too big when you’ve got Scooby-Doo by your side.

Spooky Space Kook (pre-order link)
"I’ll haunt the skies forever!" Bring interstellar chills to your collection with the Scooby-Doo 1:12 Scale Spooky Space Kook Action Figure by Jada Toys! One of the most memorable villains from the classic series, the Spooky Space Kook terrorizes Mystery Inc. with his eerie spaceship antics and glowing, ghostly presence. 

Expertly designed in 1:12 scale, this figure captures the kooky yet terrifying details of the space-suited phantom with his iconic glowing eyes. With premium articulation, you can pose him in dynamic, spooky stances for chase scenes and cosmic encounters. This set also includes interchangeable heads, including a head sculpt of Henry Bascomb, and additional hands for display versatility, letting you recreate both the villain and his unmasked identity. 

Packaged in collector-friendly Scooby-Doo themed window packaging, this figure is perfect for in-box or out-of-box display. Jada Toys delivers screen-accurate design and nostalgia-filled craftsmanship, making the Spooky Space Kook a must-have for fans and collectors alike.

Sea Demon (pre-order link)
"You can’t escape the depths…" Dive into mystery with the Scooby-Doo 1:12 Scale Sea Demon Action Figure by Jada Toys! One of the most notorious villains in the classic Scooby-Doo series, the Sea Demon brings chills, thrills, and aquatic mischief to your collection. Whether haunting the docks, lurking in foggy waters, or plotting his next scheme, this figure perfectly captures the menacing yet nostalgic essence of the iconic creature. 

Expertly designed in 1:12 scale, the Sea Demon features intricate sculpting with webbed claws, fin details, and fearsome facial expressions. With premium articulation, you can pose him in dramatic stances to recreate memorable chase scenes or underwater showdowns. This set also includes alternative head sculpts for Rosey Crans and Gilly Stern, adding extra versatility for storytelling and display. Accessories include multiple interchangeable hands and heads for an extra splash of action. 

Packaged in collector-friendly Scooby-Doo themed window packaging, this figure is perfect for display in or out of the box. Jada Toys continues its tradition of high-quality, screen-accurate collectibles, making the Sea Demon a must-have for fans and collectors alike.

Check out the official images of the Space Kook and Sea Demon figures below:

In Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated, the Original Mystery Incorporated's equivalent to Shaggy, Ricky Owens, was voiced by a previous voice actor of Shaggy. Scott Menville, who voiced Shaggy in Get a Clue, provided Ricky's voice in flashbacks.

We've narrowed it down from 89 guest stars to our final seven! Each option in this poll won one of the rounds from the past six weeks (Simple Plan and Weird Al tied for the Singers round). Batman and Robin won our poll last week, but several other options put up a fair fight! Here are the final results for last week's poll:

Who is your favorite fictional character to be a Scooby-Doo guest star?
​Batman and Robin - 22
The Addams Family - 7
Josie and the Pussycats - 7
Jeannie & Crew - 7
Courage the Cowardly Dog, Eustace and Muriel - 7
Speed Buggy - 6
Sherlock Holmes - 3
Batman (Guess Who) - 3
Funky Phantom Crew - 2
The Flash - 1
Krypto and Crew - 1
Wonder Woman - 0
​Urkel - 0

It's been a while since we've heard anything related to the next Jada Toys line of Scooby figures, but we got some exciting news today! Preternia announced that Wave 2 will be available for pre-order at noon EST on Monday, July 20. Wave 2 will consist of Scooby-Doo, the Space Kook, and the Sea Demon. It's worth noting that Wave 1 also came out last August, which may mean that August will be the release month for each year's wave. Thanks to Juan for the info.

Welp, it appears that I messed up with yesterday's fun fact lol. The Mystery Machine being at Scorpion Ridge was not, in fact, an animation error. I had missed it from only rewatching the Shaggy, Scooby, Crystal and Amber parts for my fic, but there was a brief comment from Buck right before this scene that he hadn't gotten around to towing it yet. Thanks to Matt for catching that the error was in fact mine, instead of the animator's lol. With that said, here is an actually correct fun fact for this week!

A Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? guest star recently had a harrowing adventure in the location of another Guess Who episode. During a trip to Sicily, Whoopi Goldberg was recently trapped by Mount Etna erupting. Catania Airport made the decision to cancel all flights due to the volcano. Because her plane was unable to take off, she missed an episode of her talk show The View. She spent most of the day stuck in Sicily, but eventually made it safely home.

Whoopi Goldberg guest starred on "The Nightmare Ghost of Psychic U!" Five episodes later, the gang traveled to Sicily and met Steve Buscemi in "Fear of the Fire Beast!" The episode's plot involved the gang having to stop a Fire Beast that came from Mount Etna.

You can read more about the news story on Yahoo. Thanks to Shadowscooby for suggesting this fun fact idea!