Paw Paws

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Paw Paws, sometimes known as Paw Paw Bears, debuted as one of the original segments of The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera. A group of small bears that lived in a tribal society, the cubs spent every day defending themselves from their enemies, The Meanos, led by the evil sorcerer, Dark Paw. The antagonist bear and his henchmen were after the Paw Paws' three large wooden totems, Totem Bear, Totem Tortoise, and Totem Eagle. The totems also served as the tribe's protectors, coming to life when needed through means of Princess Paw Paw's magical Moonstone, which she wore around her neck, to defend the village.

Much like Smurfs or Biskitts, the bears had names that denoted their personalities—Laughing Paw, Medicine Paw, Bumble Paw, etc. Brave Paw and Princess Paw Paw tended to be the leads, riding into adventures on their magical flying ponies, while aging Wise Paw served as tribal advisor. The mascot of the group was a tiny dog by the name of Bupucco.

This cartoon featured the vocal talents of some of the animation world’s most respected actors, including Don Messick, Frank Welker, Scatman Crothers, Ruth Buzzi and Billie Hayes.

1 Cast of Characters
2 Episodes List
3 Toys
4 External links

[edit] Cast of Characters

Wise Paw, Princess Paw Paw, Brave Paw
Trembly Paw, ,Medicine Paw, PaPooch,
Flying Cloud (horse), Golden Thunder (horse),
Dark Paw, Bumble Paw, Aunt Pruney,
Totem Bear, Totem Tortoise, Totem Eagle

[edit] Episodes List

The Big Spill
The Wishing Star Crystal
The Flying Horse Napper
The Creepy Cave Creature
Greedy Greenies
The Rise of the Evil Spirits
The Genie-athalon
The Golden Falcon
Honey of a Robbery
Tot 'em Termi' Nation
Waif Goodbye to the Paw Paws
The Dark Totem Pole Monster
Dark Paw Under Wraps
Genie without a Lamp
Egging Dark Paw On
Two Heads are Better than One
The Great Paw Paw Turnaround
The Lost Lake Monster
Totem Time Trip
S'no Business
The Zip Zap 4-D Trap

[edit] Toys

Paw Paws toys

Toys were produced by Applause in 1985. Princess Paw Paw, Brave Paw, Mighty Paw, Pupooch, Medicine Paw, the Meanos, and other characters were produced as PVC figurines ranging from 2" to 3" tall. The figurines had accessories, like a canoe or a cart. Pupooch was also produced as a plush toy. These toys were only produced for a short time and are rare today.