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- “I got my sword! ”
- ―Jake
The Forever Sword (better known as Jake's Sword) is a magical weapon owned by Jake in the Disney Junior series Jake and the Never Land Pirates. It was created by Peter Pan from the wood of the Forever Tree and given to Jake when the young pirate was given the task to keep Never Land safe from Captain Hook when Peter left to explore the outside world.
History
- “ I've gotta get my sword back. Peter Pan gave it to me! I don't know what I'd do without it!”
- ―Jake
Sometime before the events in the series, Peter Pan carved the sword using the wood from the Forever Tree, an old, and massive tree that is hidden under Never Land's surface. When Peter decided to explore the world outside of Never Land, he bestowed the sword on to Jake so the young pirate could be a good leader.
Abilities
- “I couldn't have done it without my sword.”
- ―Jake
In spite of being a wooden sword, the Forever Sword's magic allows it to cut through material like an ordinary sword. The episode The Sword and the Stone revealed that the power of the sword can only be accessed by the one with the purest of heart - Jake. In the episode "ShiverJack" revealed the Forever Sword has the power to with stand the power of ShiverJack's enchanted ice.
Role in the Series
Being wielded by the main character of the show, the Forever Sword is featured in many episodes. The sword's origin and Jake's role as protector of Never Land was put to the test in "The Sword and the Stone" when Captain Hook stole Jake's sword. Throughout that adventure, Jake had to use various fill-ins to complete tasks that his sword would be handy for. At the end, Jake learns that the power of his sword can only be accessed through the one with the purest heart - himself.
In the episode Jake's Never Land Rescue,while Jake's crew is having lunch, and after saying, "Never Land Forever!", his sword mysteriously vanishes. The crew learns from Fairy Rock that Never Land is in danger of disappearing forever. The crew begins their quest to save Never Land.
In the episode "Cubby's Crabby Crusade", while looking after Jake's sword Cubby is mistaken for Jake by King Crab and his subjects, who need help protecting their treasure, the Golden Claw, from Captain Hook.
In the episode "Jake's Mega-Mecha Sword", Jake's crew is running the Belch Mountain Parkour Race, but not before Jake finds the Mega-Mecha Sword, a legendary device with mechanical features and when Izzy says "It's legendary", Hook attempts to steal the Mega-Mecha Sword for himself.
In the episode "Captain Jake's Pirate Power Crew!", The Forever Sword makes a brief cameo appearance resting at the side of Jake and Cubby's bed.
Spin-offs
Jake's Never Land Pirate School
Jake's sword appeared on the logo of the spin-off.The sword plays a key role in the episode "I've Got my Sword",As Jake mentions various pirates have objects dear to them, for Jake its his sword.
Jake's Buccaneer Blast
Jake's sword reappears in the latest spin-off searching for the Pirate Pieces of Eight hidden all over Never Land, said to uncover a hidden treasure.
Printed material
The Forever Sword makes numerous appearances in various books and comics. Some stories are mere adaptations of the series various episodes.
Video games
The Forever Sword continuously makes several appearances in several video games and apps. In the Disney Junior online game "Cave of Mystery" Jake uses his sword to destroy crates that are blocking his path.In the Disney Junior App "Quest For the Four Swords" The Forever Sword is the standard sword Jake use in his quest to free Captain Hook and Mr. Smee from a magical stone door.Jake most venture through the island of Never Land and collect the four magical swords that can open the door.
Theme parks and other live appearances
Disney Junior - Live on Stage!
Jake's sword appears in the live musical stage show at Disney California Adventure and Disney's Hollywood Studios. During Jake's segment Captain Hook steals their team treasure chest where they keep their gold doubloons and joins the audience pretending to be Tick-Tock the Crocodile to scare Hook off.
Disney Junior Live-Pirate & Princess Adventure
Jake's sword is again featured in the musical stage show.Jake and his swashbuckling friends Izzy and Cubby, with a little help from Peter Pan, battle Captain Hook to unlock treasure hidden inside a mysterious volcano. It's danger and dueling on the high seas as Jake discovers what it takes to be a true hero.
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Trivia
- Despite how valuable it is to the young pirate captain Jake's Sword has been stolen four times first by Captain Hook in "The Sword and the Stone",briefly by Blinky the chameleon in "Mr. Smee's Pet", Mama Hook in the"The Mystery Pirate!." and the fourth time in "Cubby's Crabby Crusade."
- Despite vanishing in the special "Jake's Never Land Rescue",The Forever Sword has appeared in every episode in season 1-3 (except "Battle for the Book" and The Great Never Sea Conquest.)