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"Desert Skiff Escape earns its BrickScore of 75.9 as a solid, improved vehicle set whose standout Return of the Jedi minifigure lineup, especially the exclusive Boba Fett and new Han Solo hair mold, makes it a near-essential pickup for Original Trilogy collectors despite a Sarlacc pit that most reviewers found underwhelming."
The 2017 Desert Skiff Escape impressed critics as a meaningful upgrade over its 2012 predecessor, with Brickset calling it 'a delightful surprise' that exceeded low expectations. The improved dark tan color scheme, curved railings, more spacious deck, and sturdier construction all received praise, while the minifigure lineup anchored by a Return of the Jedi variant Boba Fett and updated Han Solo drew consistent enthusiasm. Owners broadly agree: 4.59 out of 5 across 364 ratings with 88% would-recommend from LEGO.com buyers. The Sarlacc pit is the one area where critics and many owners found fault, describing it as too shallow and visually rough compared to the previous version.
Where they split: The Sarlacc pit divides opinion: Brickset and multiple LEGO.com reviewers considered it a step back from the 2012 version (too shallow, visually rough), while others found it adequate or even praised the Technic chomping action. The gangplank also split critics, with some preferring the older longer design for accuracy over the 2017 telescopic version.
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"Overall I was very sceptical when I learned that a new desert skiff was being released in 2017. The previous version was marvellous and left little room for improvement in my opinion so this seemed like an update which w…"
Brickset Reviews
"this is the first one to go full dark tan for the primary color and I think it's the highest they've ever gotten the bull works at the front and the rear to date"
JANG's LEGO Reviews"Overall I was very sceptical when I learned that a new desert skiff was being released in 2017. The previous version was marvellous and left little room for improvement in my opinion so this seemed like an update which was doomed to mediocrity. However, it has proved to be a delightful surprise."
"this is the first one to go full dark tan for the primary color and I think it's the highest they've ever gotten the bull works at the front and the rear to date"
Owners love the improved skiff design, exclusive minifigures, and play features, though some wish Luke or Lando had been included and find the Sarlacc design questionable.
Amazon4.6
LEGO.com4.4
