Ewok - Wicket
sw0286 · Star Wars
Original Trilogy · 2011
Figure ID
sw0286
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2011
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Molded dark tan Ewok hood piece with built-in ears, covering a standard minifigure head printed with a furry face, black eyes, and orange nose/mouth.
Torso
Dark tan torso with furry texture printing on the front, black hands, and standard dark tan arms.
Legs
Short dark tan non-posable legs with no additional printing.
Accessories
Typically comes with a spear, though none is shown in the current image.
Color Scheme
Dark tan, olive green undertones in specific hood variants, and black accents.
Printing Details
Simple pad printing on the face and torso to simulate fur texture and facial features; standard quality for 2011 Star Wars sets.
Variants
Multiple Ewok variants exist with different hood colors and facial expressions, such as Logray, Chief Chirpa, and generic Ewok warriors.
Condition Notes
Check for wear on the printed face and torso fur lines, as well as bite marks or cracking on the short legs.
Estimated Value
Used complete market value ranges from $5 to $10 USD depending on the inclusion of accessories.
Price (New)
Originally available in 2011 sets retailing around $40 to $250.
Compatible Sets
7956 Ewok Attack (2011), 10235 Ewok Village (2013)
Character Background
Wicket W. Warrick is the brave young Ewok who befriended Princess Leia on the forest moon of Endor and helped the Rebel Alliance defeat the Galactic Empire.
Design Notes
Uses the specialized short legs and standard hood piece specifically engineered for the Ewok sub-theme to properly scale them against human minifigures.
Similar Minifigures
Other Endor Ewoks such as Chief Chirpa (sw0500) and Logray (sw0501).
Collectibility
Moderately high demand among Star Wars original trilogy completionists and Ewok village diorama builders.
History
First introduced in 2002 with a simpler printed head, this 2011 update brought significantly improved face and torso printing.
Interesting Facts
Wicket was played by actor Warwick Davis in Return of the Jedi, who was only 11 years old during filming.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a forest-themed MOC baseplate alongside Rebel commandos and Scout Troopers in an Endor diorama.
Modification Potential
Can be easily swapped with different spears, hoods, or integrated into custom forest moon display scenes.
Overall Assessment
A charming and essential character for any Return of the Jedi collection, notable for utilizing specialized short legs and unique hood molding.