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. The series is produced by an animation studio in

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, Factory, that was awarded by BAFTA and

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. The series follows forest animals going through comedic adventures of Plywood Forest's can-do handyman, Norm. The series also features Broadway–inspired songs.

Characters

Main

* Norman “Norm” Picklestripes (voiced by

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) is a green-striped bear-like creature who is Plywood Forest's handyman. He can solve all sorts of problems. He is the son of Mother Nature. * Bob (voiced by

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) is a neurotic and lovable porcupine and is Norm's oldest friend. * Blanche (voiced by Stacey DePass) is a sassy and fashionable rabbit. She likes everything to be clean in Plywood Forest. * Marco (voiced by Alexander Marsh) is a 8-year old raccoon is very active and full of energy. He thinks that he is good at jumping, running, and hip hop dancing, but is still learning how to do them right. He also wears a fake mask, for reasons. * Bixie (voiced by

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) is a skunk that advances at arts and crafts. She is also an owner and chief of her own salon, "Chop Chop Hair Salon".

Recurring

*The Possums are three blue Possums who like hanging out with Norm in the Forest. The “lead possum” is named Blake and the other two possums are named Travis and Drew. Blake is voiced by Christian Martyn and Travis and Drew are respectively voiced by

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and

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. *Mother Nature (voiced by Judy Marshank) is a pink-striped bear-like creature who is Norm's Mom. *Betsy (voiced by Shayelin Martin) is a young skunk who is Bixie's sister. *Juniper (voiced by

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) is a young frog who wears a bonnet. *Fred (voiced by Deven Mack) is a friendly purple spider. *The Gophers are two gophers who are Norm's assistants who like to chant "Magic" two or three times and say "One More Time" at the end of every episode to sing the episode's main song once again. Their names, however, are not revealed. Respectively voiced by

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and

. *Carl (also voiced by

) is a male weasel. * Additional voices –

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