Which iconic food brand mascot underwent a significant transformation in 2009, changing from an illustrated cartoon character to a real person as part of a marketing rebrand?

Brand mascots have been a crucial part of food marketing for decades, creating memorable connections between consumers and products. These characters often become cultural icons in their own right, with fascinating histories and evolutions that many consumers don't know about. Test your knowledge of food brand mascots with this challenging trivia question about a character transformation that might surprise even regular consumers of the product!

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Chester Cheetah (Cheetos)
The Pillsbury Doughboy
Captain Birdseye (known as Captain Iglo in some countries)
Tony the Tiger (Frosted Flakes)