Star Warsthrives with itscute characters.

But ofall the adorable charactersin the franchise, few are more influential than the Ewoks.

This was the first event that led to the creation of the Ewoks.

An Ewok in Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi

Image via 20th Century Fox

They can’t keep getting away with this!

But, when it came time forReturn of the Jedi, he encountered a problem.

So, because of Chewie, Lucas had to create something new.

Han and Chewbacca pilot the Millenium Falcon, with Luke and Obi-Wan sitting in the back seat

Image via Walt Disney

And that is why we got the Ewoks.

These became the Ewoks, but they are undoubtedly some similarities to the Wookiees.

Yet the biggest change emphasizes Lucas' goal.

Luke and Leia from Star Wars

Unlike the large, shaggy creatures,Ewoks don’t seem threatening.

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After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels attempt to destroy the second Death Star, while Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side.

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Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi