Desert Skiff

Name: LEGO Desert Skiff 9496
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 9496
Rating: 4.69 (160 reviews)

86 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA2012213 pcsHigh agreement · 99%

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3analyzed

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160

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Highly Recommended

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LOVED (8)

01Exceptional minifigures especially Lando and Boba Fett
02Exclusive Kiaba Klaatu Warrior figure
03Updated Sarlacc with mandibles and grabbing action

+5 more with Collector

CRITICIZED (8)

01Single flick-fire missile limits play value
02Sarlacc is basic with limited detail
03Vehicle not dramatically different from previous versions

+5 more with Collector

Build Facts what critics report

🧩 Difficulty

intermediate

🎯 Audience

all

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

bobafettsarlaccexcellentplayabilityflick-fireskiffversionspartsdetaillandogreatweaponsmissileholdnicecolorusefulmocsgoodsizepriceupdatedsourcematerialfeaturesimprovementprevious

What reviewers are saying

"At first I thought the price is a bit high, but more on this later."

EuroBricks

"I am 150% happy and satisfied with this set number 9496 from 2012"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

7956 Ewok Attack — The Desert Skiff is way more satisfying than Ewok Attack with similar price points

7749 Echo Base — The Desert Skiff is way more satisfying than Echo Base with similar price points

Original LEGO Skiff — Pretty impressive size improvement on the new skiff compared to the original

7104 Desert Skiff (2000) 81 — The 2012 version trumps the original in overall design. It is wider, longer, has corrected the lack of sleek curved look, and is a huge improvement despite still lacking curved hand rail details.

Star WarsInvestment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

EuroBricks

Expert Video Source · avg of 2

BUY

"At first I thought the price is a bit high, but more on this later."

Key Pros

✓Excellent minifigure lineup with newly designed Luke and Boba Fett, and particularly awesome Lando and Kithaba figures
✓Great playability with moveable wings, weapons compartment, and flick-fire missile on the skiff
✓Functional Sarlacc pit that can hold minifigures

Key Cons

✕Initial price point of €29.99 seemed high before coupon
✕Sarlacc mouth can only hold one minifigure securely

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BUY

"I am 150% happy and satisfied with this set number 9496 from 2012"

Key Pros

✓Exceptional minifigures especially Lando and Boba Fett
✓Exclusive Kiaba Klaatu Warrior figure
✓Updated Sarlacc with mandibles and grabbing action

Key Cons

✕Single flick-fire missile limits play value
✕Sarlacc is basic with limited detail

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (4)

Boba Fett - Head Beard Stubble

Lando Calrissian - Skiff Guard, Tan Hips

Kithaba (Klatooinian Skiff Guard) - Dark Tan Vest

Luke Skywalker (Dark Bluish Gray Jedi Robe)

Standout parts (per reviewers)

SNOT pieces (Studs Not On Top)
New pieces that are described as useful and nice
Tan bricks
Nice tan color selection described as useful and thematic for desert setting
Earth-tone color palette (tan, dark tan, light bley)
Described as distinctively desert-like and useful for steampunk-inspired MOCs, rarely seen in large quantities in previous sets.
Two 2x16 dark bley plates
Large plates typically included loosely in small sets to accommodate the set's horizontal Desert Skiff orientation.
Sarlacc monster
Updated with mandibles from newer CG version, moving grabbing tentacle arms, can actually grip and hold minifigures
Clear 2x2 round bricks
Stand pieces not commonly found in many sets