BB-8
Resistance Droid
Resistance droid and partner of pilot Poe Dameron. Features a white and orange spherical body.
Quotes
- Beep! Beep! (BB-8's signal sound)
- Beeep beep! (Responding to Poe)
Trivia
- BB-8 adopts a unique droid design where the dome-shaped head moves while rolling on the spherical body.
- The character design is highly praised for balancing robotic appeal and charm.
- Extremely popular droid in toy sales and character merchandise.
- The voice is based on electronic sounds with various modifications by prop creators.
- Mascot representing the new generation of Star Wars.
Alternate names
BB-8
BB8
BB Unit
Profile
- Species
- Droid
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Small droid consisting of a white and orange dome-shaped head and spherical body. The head rotates freely, and the spherical part rolls smoothly. Equipped with numerous small panels, sensors, and arms.
- Height
- About 67cm
- Distinguishing features
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- Spherical body
- Characteristic white and orange coloring
- Movable hemispherical head
- Iconic items
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- Dome-shaped head
- Small multi-function arm
- Built-in wheel
- Signal transmitter
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Loyal
- Detailed personality
- Brave and curious. Extremely loyal and caring towards comrades. Uses quick thinking to help Poe Dameron and others. Excellent droid capable of precise judgment even in tricky situations.
- Keywords
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- Loyalty
- Brave
- Quick-witted
- Curious
- Partner-oriented
- Charming
- Talents
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- Excellent navigation skills
- Hologram recording and playback
- Communication functions
- Repair assistance
- Security unlocking
- Skills
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- Immediate response in emergencies
- Information gathering
- Stealth operations
- Multi-function arm operation
- Danger avoidance
- Motivation
- Protect the Resistance and pilot Poe Dameron, and contribute to galactic peace.
- Habits
- Frequently uses sound-based communication. Expresses emotions through head movements.
- Favorite colors
- White, Orange
- Hobbies
- Supporting the pilot
History
- Backstory
- Originally manufactured in the early days as the partner droid of Resistance ace pilot Poe Dameron. Meets Rey on the planet Jakku and gets involved in adventures together thereafter. Plays important roles in combat and intelligence activities, becoming a symbolic figure for the Resistance.
- Debut date
- December 18, 2015
- Work title
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens
- Media type
- Movie
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 7
Meeting with Rey
- Significant event
- Meeting with Rey
- Description
- Meets Rey on the planet Jakku and begins acting together.
Contribution to the Resistance
- Significant event
- Contribution to the Resistance
- Description
- Supports Poe Dameron and participates in Resistance operations.
Participation in The Last Jedi
- Significant event
- Participation in The Last Jedi
- Description
- Appears in the sequel and is active as a member of the Resistance.
Activities after The Force Awakens
- Significant event
- Activities after The Force Awakens
- Description
- Plays important roles throughout the sequel trilogy.
Relationships
Poe Dameron
Partner
Always acts together with Poe in Resistance battles, with deep trust.
Rey
Ally
Cooperation begins from their meeting on Jakku.
Resistance
Resistance: mascot
Media appearances
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Movie / Supporting
Released in 2015
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Movie / Supporting
Released in 2017
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Movie / Supporting
Released in 2019
Star Wars Resistance
Anime / Mascot
Released in 2018
Voice cast and creators
Unknown
- Voice actor
- Unknown
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical versions and series overall
Unknown
- Voice actor
- Unknown
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Theatrical versions and series overall
George Lucas
- Creator name
- George Lucas
- Role
- Original author
Lucasfilm
- Creator name
- Lucasfilm
- Role
- Licensee
The Walt Disney Company
- Creator name
- The Walt Disney Company
- Role
- Licensee
Related goods
BB-8 Figure
- Item name
- BB-8 Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
BB-8 Plush Doll
- Item name
- BB-8 Plush Doll
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular