WICKET W. WARRICK
Wicket Wystri Warrick is a courageous Ewok scout from Bright Tree Village on the forest moon of Endor. Best known for discovering Princess Leia Organa following her speeder bike crash, Wicket played a pivotal role in forming an alliance between his tribe and the Rebel Alliance, leading to the destruction of the Imperial shield generator during the Battle of Endor.
Cronologia
Biografia
Wicket Wystri Warrick is an adventurous Ewok scout from Bright Tree Village on the forest moon of Endor, famously portrayed by actor Warwick Davis. In Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi, Wicket encounters Princess Leia Organa after her speeder bike crash. Showing curiosity and bravery, he guides her to his village and facilitates a crucial alliance between the Ewok tribe and the Rebel Alliance.
During the Battle of Endor, Wicket uses indigenous tactics, traps, and forest knowledge to help sabotage the Imperial shield generator protecting the second Death Star. Beyond the events of the Original Trilogy, Wicket's adventures extend to protecting his home from various off-world and local threats.
In Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure, he assists human siblings Cindel and Mace Towani in rescuing their parents from the giant Gorax, and in Ewoks: The Battle for Endor, he defends his tribe against King Terak's Sanyassan Marauders. Post-Battle of Endor comic storylines show Wicket leading Bright Tree Village warriors to defend Endor against lingering Imperial remnants and bounty hunters. Decades after the Galactic Civil War, Wicket remains a prominent leader of his village. During the widespread celebrations following the Battle of Exegol in Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker, Wicket is seen looking up at the sky alongside his son, Pommet Warrick, cementing his legacy as a legendary hero of Endor.
Storia
Wicket Wystri Warrick was born in Bright Tree Village on the forest moon of Endor as the great-grandson of the legendary Ewok warrior Erpham Warrick. Named after a brave nature spirit of Ewok legend, Wicket inherited an adventurous spirit from his mother Shodu and father Deej.
Growing up with his older brothers, Weechee and Willy, and later a younger sister named Winda, Wicket was constantly eager to prove himself beyond the status of a 'wokling'. He officially received his ceremonial hood at the Festival of Hoods.
Wicket formed tight bonds with fellow village youths, including Princess Kneesaa, Teebo, and Latara. Together, they frequently defended Bright Tree Village from dangerous forest creatures such as Phlogs and the dark sorcery of the Tulgah witch Morag. Under Chief Chirpa, Wicket earned his place as a trusted village scout, and he briefly served as an apprentice to the shaman Logray, learning navigation, medicine, and survival tactics that would later prove crucial against the Galactic Empire.
Poteri & Abilità
* Archery & Marksmanship: Skilled in handling a bow and arrow, trained from early childhood alongside his brother Weechee. * Slingshot Proficiency: Expert at using a slingshot in both combat and puzzle-solving scenarios. * Wilderness Survival & Trapping: Master of forest camouflage, guerrilla tactics, and setting heavy traps capable of taking down giant beasts and Imperial walkers.
* Celestial Navigation: Ability to navigate vast distances across Endor's frozen wilderness using the stars as a guide. * Glider Crafting & Piloting: Skilled in constructing and flying Ewok hang gliders built from lightweight Endorian wood. * Basic Medicine & Herbalism: Knowledgeable in gathering healing plants like fuzzynettles and sunnydew flowers learned during his apprenticeship under Logray. * Improvised Weaponry & Tools: Proficient with spears, forked sticks, prodding rods, and utilizing burr balls in combat.
Apparizioni
* Star Wars: Ewok Adventure (c. 1983/1984 Game): Unreleased Atari 2600 prototype game where players control Wicket flying a hang glider. * Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983 Film): Canonical debut where Wicket meets Leia and aids the Rebellion. * Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure (1984 Film): Live-action film where Wicket helps Cindel and Mace Towani defeat the Gorax. * Random House Picturebooks (1984–1986 Books): Children's book series featuring Wicket in titles like 'The Ewok Who Was Afraid'. * Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (1985 Film): Live-action sequel film in which Wicket defends Endor against Sanyassan Marauders. * Star Wars: Ewoks (1985–1986 Animated TV Series): 26-episode animated series following young Wicket's adventures in Bright Tree Village. * Star Wars: Ewoks (1985–1987 Comic Series): 14-issue Marvel Star Comics series depicting Wicket's early life. * Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1994 Game): SNES video game featuring Wicket and Ewok allies on Endor. * Star Wars: Ewoks – Shadow Stalker (1997 Comic): Dark Horse comic exploring Endorian warrior traditions. * Star Wars: Tales (1999–2005 Comic Series): Anthology comic series featuring short stories centered on Wicket. * Star Wars Battlefront II (2005 Game): Original Battlefront II featuring Ewoks as playable allies on Endor maps.
* LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (2006 Game): Playable character with small-hatch traversal and slingshot mechanics. * LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (2007 Game): Playable character across the complete saga compilation. * Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes (2015 Game): Collectible Light Side attacker hero added in 2017 with Ewok squad synergy. * LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2016 Game): Playable character in the expanded character roster. * Star Wars: Aftermath – Empire's End (2017 Novel): Canon novel mentioning Wicket's life on Endor post-Galactic Civil War. * Star Wars: Force Arena (2017 Game): Mobile real-time strategy game featuring Wicket as a playable card unit. * Star Wars Battlefront II (2017 Game): EA action game featuring playable Wicket-style Ewoks in 'Ewok Hunt' mode. * Star Wars Forces of Destiny (2017–2018 Animated Shorts): Canon micro-series featuring Wicket in shorts like 'Ewok Escape' and 'Traps and Tribulations'. * Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures (2018–2020 Animated Shorts): Animated shorts recreating Wicket's encounter with Leia Organa. * Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019 Film): Cameo appearance on Endor alongside his son Pommet Warrick. * LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (2022 Game): Playable character with custom slingshot combat and traversal abilities. * Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – Ewoks #1 (2023 Comic): 40th anniversary celebration one-shot comic. * Star Wars: Ewoks (2024–2025 Comic Miniseries): Marvel 4-issue comic miniseries featuring Wicket protecting Endor from Imperial remnants.
Relazioni
* Princess Leia Organa: Close Friend & Ally. Wicket befriended Leia after her speeder bike crash and introduced her to his tribe. * Princess Kneesaa: Best Friend & Childhood Companion. Daughter of Chief Chirpa who shared many forest adventures with Wicket. * Teebo: Best Friend & Fellow Scout. Constant scouting companion who trained alongside Wicket in Bright Tree Village. * Logray: Shaman & Mentor. Village medicine man who briefly took Wicket on as an apprentice. * Chief Chirpa: Tribal Leader. Chief of Bright Tree Village who led the tribe alongside Wicket during the Battle of Endor.
* Weechee & Willy Warrick: Older Brothers. Fellow Ewok scouts who guided Wicket during his upbringing. * Deej & Shodu Warrick: Parents. Father and mother of Wicket in Bright Tree Village. * Erpham Warrick: Great-Grandfather. Legendary Ewok warrior whose legacy inspired Wicket's surname. * Cindel & Mace Towani: Human Allies. Siblings whom Wicket befriended and rescued from the Gorax. * Pommet Warrick: Son. Appears alongside Wicket in 'The Rise of Skywalker'. * Morag: Enemy. Tulgah witch who repeatedly attacked Bright Tree Village. * King Terak: Enemy. Sanyassan Marauder leader who invaded Endor during 'The Battle for Endor'.
Evoluzione
Wicket's character arc shifts from that of an overly eager young 'wokling' into a respected warrior leader. Early in his life, Wicket struggled with being sidelined by older Ewoks, frequently getting into misadventures like breaking his brother's bow or getting tricked by dark entities like Stagorr and Morag.
His eagerness to grow up led him to test his skills in archery, hang gliding, and medicine under Logray. His turning point came when he befriended Princess Leia, elevating his role from a simple village scout to a key military figure in galactic history. By tactical brilliance and native resourcefulness, Wicket helped defeat the Galactic Empire's forces on Endor. Over time, Wicket matured into a prominent tribal figure, a defender against Imperial remnants, and eventually a father to Pommet Warrick.
Da Collezione
Wicket W. Warrick is one of the most iconic and frequently produced alien character figures in Star Wars merchandise history. His collecting lineage began in 1983 with Kenner's original Return of the Jedi 3.75-inch figure, which remains a staple piece for vintage action figure collectors.
Modern action figure collectors look to Hasbro's Star Wars: The Vintage Collection (TVC) and The Black Series 6-inch line, which feature Wicket with detailed fabric hoods, bow, and spear accessories. High-end display collectors target Hot Toys' 1/6th scale collectible figure, celebrated for its movie-accurate layered synthetic fur application and fine accessory detailing, as well as mini-busts and statues produced by Gentle Giant Ltd. and Sideshow Collectibles.
Curiosità
* Warwick Davis was only 11 years old when he played Wicket in Return of the Jedi, getting the role after Kenny Baker fell ill. * In The Rise of Skywalker, Warwick Davis reprised his role as Wicket alongside his real-life son, Harrison Davis, who played Wicket's son Pommet.
* Wicket's first name originates from a brave nature spirit in Ewok legend, while his surname Warrick honors a legendary warrior ancestor. * An unreleased 1980s Atari 2600 game titled Star Wars: Ewok Adventure was built entirely around Wicket flying a hang glider against AT-ST Walkers.
