![]() Who wouldn’t want a deadshot sniper mercenary as a partner? Fennec spent most of her adult life as a highly skilled bounty hunter, but met her match at the hands of Din Djarin – more affectionately known as Mando. The most kick-butt sidekick in the Star Wars story might be Fennec Shand. “Fate sometimes steps in to rescue the wretched.” Not bad for someone who consistently eats frogs and takes naps. But within half a year, The Child was everywhere, and in most any store. Third-party, unlicensed merchandise beat Disney to the punch by several months. Disney did not appear to be ready for the immediate and immense popularity of Baby Yoda (as he was first called). Grogu took an already highly anticipated debut of The Mandalorian and brought the show to an unforeseen phenomenon. In return, Grogu exhibited some curious Force-ful abilities, which he used to protect his armored friend. Within a very short period of time, Grogu went from simply being protected by Mando, to being truly loved by him. The tiny 50-year-old baby was initially just the subject of Mando’s next “job.” But this strange, speechless, and adorable creature immediately won the Mandalorian’s heart, leading to a series of complications involved with protecting the ultimate Star Wars MacGuffin. No matter what you call him, one fact is certain – this little green being took the world by storm in November 2019 when he appeared in the first episode of The Mandalorian. Artoo’s short astromech body and spunky bleeps and squeeks make him the most “cuddly” and celebrated droid in the galaxy. From that fateful moment (when his competitor droid R5-D4 malfunctioned on the grounds of Owen and Beru’s moisture farm), Artoo took the reins as Luke Skywalker’s trusty companion, and has since accompanied him throughout his journey of becoming a Jedi. Long after the Clone Wars ended, Artoo’s loyalty to the Republic landed him in the service of Princess Leia, until his search for Obi-Wan Kenobi led him to Tatooine. The astromech droid successfully guided Anakin Skywalker throughout space in the Clone Wars of the Old Republic. Threepio’s puny partner Artoo originated with royalty. Through it all, Threepio’s loyalty has never wavered, even when he’s had to endure the edgy impatience of Han Solo. He’s even been blown to pieces several times, but always successfully reassembled. Never one to be let in on the plan, he’s been “persuaded” to conduct a search for an old Jedi Master, and once temporarily served as an interpreter for Jabba the Hutt. He spent most of his time under the family line of Queen Amidala and Princess (later General) Leia. And since the time young Anakin Skywalker first took to the skies to begin his Force-filled life, Threepio has been a loyal – if not occasionally irritating – servant for the good guys. Threepio – a protocol droid – has the distinction of having been built from spare parts by a child who would later become Darth Vader. More affectionately known as Threepio and Artoo, this pair has literally been through multiple wars together, throughout every chapter of the Star Wars saga. Here are the best ones who have served as trusty (and sometimes rusty) sidekicks. And every few years, we fans get a new droid to celebrate. ![]() In short – droids are almost as varied as the live characters who inhabit the universe. They are usually shiny, and can have anywhere from zero to over a dozen limbs. They come in all sizes – tall, short, square, round. ![]() We don’t care what that Mos Eisley cantina owner says – we love droids. Here are a few of the best sidekicks in the Star Wars galaxy. A handful have attached themselves to the cosmic stars of others, and in doing so endeared themselves in the hearts of Star Wars fans everywhere. The galaxy far, far away is chock full of colorful characters – some furry, some scaly, some mechanical, and some that look an awful lot like you and me. For part two in our series, let’s applaud some favorite sidekicks in the Star Wars Galaxy and Marvel Cinematic Universe. Our two-part series on favorite Disney sidekicks began with those primarily in the animated medium (with one magical exception). In fact, the most successful good guys usually have a trusty sidekick by their side (or at least pulling some strings in their corner). The most successful superheroes in the universe rarely complete the mission on their own. (A version of this post was shared with Laughing Place on October 7, 2022.)
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