The Buccaneer, better known as Bucky, is a supporting character in Disney Junior's 2011's television series Jake and the Never Land Pirates. Bucky is Jake's living pirate ship and a close friend.
Background
Bucky is a playful pirate ship that has a mind of his own. He communicates through the ringing of his bell and is fully understood by Jake and the others. Most of his roles in the show are rather minor with a few exceptions in which he uses his features to assist Jake and his crew. Despite his often small roles, Jake, Izzy, Cubby, and Skully deem Bucky their greatest treasure. It is also revealed in the episode "Skybird Island is Falling!" that Bucky has the ability to form his sails into a hot air balloon to fly. In the episode "Undersea Bucky!", it was revealed that Bucky has the ability to transform into a submarine. His sounds are provided by John Tanisanio.
Appearances
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
One of Bucky's most significant roles to date is the episode "Bucky Makes a Splash". Here, Bucky is stolen by Captain Hook who needs a new ship to find a sunken treasure. Jake and his crew sneak on board Bucky to defeat Captain Hook, but instead the Captain gets the upper hand, or rather, hook until Bucky washes them away with his water cannon.
Another episode that centered around Bucky was "Bucky's Anchor Aweigh!" Here, Jake, Izzy, Cubby, Marina, and their friend Mr. Octopus planned on giving Bucky a golden anchor as a gift. However, Captain Hook and Mr. Smee swipe the anchor taking it back to The Jolly Roger. Enraged, Bucky sails off in top speed after the sip, leaving Jake and the crew behind. Hook manages to lose Bucky but the Never Land pirates manage to catch up to him using a small boat. Once on board Bucky, they travel to the Jolly Roger and take back the anchor.
In the special episode Jake Saves Bucky, Captain Hook forces Jake and his crew to race the Jolly Roger for the ownership of Bucky. Naturally, Hook decided to cheat, and Bucky was then owned by the villainous pirate. Jake, Izzy, Cubby, and Skully call Peter Pan for help. They learn that if they can retrieve the golden bell, Bucky would be theirs once more. The crew set out to the Island of Bells and battled a fire-breathing dragon to obtain said bell. They head back to the Jolly Roger, retrieve Bucky, and all is well.
Disney Parks
Disney Junior Live!
Bucky is seen with Skully atop of him in the show as a part of Jake and the Never Land Pirates' set.
Trivia
- In "Skybird Island is Falling!", "Jake's Birthday Bash!", and "Bucky's Treasure Hunt" it is revealed he can become a hot air balloon, while in "Undersea Bucky!" and "Jake's Royal Rescue" it is revealed he can become a submarine.
- In the episode "Bucky's Treasure Hunt" it is revealed he can become a digging machine.