Figz Collectible Profile

Name: Ryan Williams
Sport: BMX/Scooter
Country: Australia
Nickname: RWilly
Figz Appearance: Vol#1

Ryan Williams was the first athlete to join the Figz Collection. 

Origin Story

Ryan Williams grew up riding on Australia’s Sunshine Coast before becoming one of the most progressive athletes in modern action sports. Known globally as R-Willy, he first built his reputation in freestyle scooter riding, quickly rising to the professional level and joining the touring roster of Nitro Circus.

During this period, Ryan became known for landing a series of world-first tricks, establishing himself as one of the most innovative riders in the sport. His progression-driven approach soon extended beyond scooters as he began pushing his limits in BMX.

As video platforms expanded, clips of Ryan attempting and landing increasingly complex tricks began circulating worldwide, earning him a reputation for performing combinations previously considered unrealistic. His rapid progression in BMX captured the attention of the wider industry and led to an invitation to compete in Big Air at the X Games.

Williams won the event, marking the start of an extraordinary run of success. Since then, he has accumulated more than ten X Games gold medals across multiple disciplines, including Big Air, Park Best Trick, Dirt, and Dirt Best Trick.

By the early 2020s, Williams had firmly established himself as one of the most progressive riders in action sports, known for redefining the limits of trick progression across both BMX and freestyle scooter riding.

Career Highlights

Major achievements in international competition and progression.

• X Games gold medals in multiple disciplines including BMX Dirt, BMX Dirt Best Trick and BMX Park Best Trick

• Has created and landed multiple world-first tricks 

• Viral trick clips viewed millions of times across social media

• Recognised globally as one of the most progressive riders in action sports

Impact on the Sport

Ryan Williams helped redefine the ceiling of trick progression in freestyle BMX & Scooter riding.

By landing tricks previously considered unrealistic, he shifted expectations for what riders could land and to chase your dream no matter how big. His crossover success between BMX and freestyle scooter also blurred the traditional boundaries between the two sports.

Many younger riders cite his trick progression as inspiration for pushing technical limits further.

Athlete's Message to Collectors

“Thanks for supporting the Figz collection. Progression in action sports only happens because riders and fans push things forward together. This figure represents the tricks and moments that shaped my riding.”

— Ryan Williams