Jabba's Palace

Name: LEGO Jabba's Palace 9516
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 9516
Rating: 4.7 (33 reviews)

86 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA2012717 pcsHigh agreement · 94%

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LOVED (8)

01Unrivalled character lineup with 10 characters (6 exclusive)
02Excellent minifigure design including three first-appearances
03Substantial two-part model (throne room + watch tower)

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CRITICIZED (6)

01Very high original price for piece count alone
02Notable exclusions (Boba Fett, Luke Skywalker, Lando Calrissian—though these were in 9496 Desert Skiff)
03~17 cents-per-piece ratio considered steep

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Build Facts what critics report

⏱ Build time

just over an hour

🧩 Difficulty

intermediate

🎯 Audience

collectors

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

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What reviewers are saying

"9516 Jabba's Palace was and still is an ultimate, comprehensive LEGO Star Wars set."

Brick Fanatics

"It's a 'good' set with 'great' figures"

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Ecosystem

4480 Jabba's Palace (2003) — 9516 Jabba's Palace was an upgrade in every way from the 2003 predecessor, improving minifigure lineup, model size, functionality, and authenticity to the Return of the Jedi location.

9496 Desert Skiff 86 — Released at the same time (2012); 9496 included Boba Fett, Luke Skywalker, and Lando Calrissian that were notably absent from 9516, allowing collectors to get a more complete character set by purchasing both.

75005 Rancor Pit (2013) 58 — While both sets were designed to exist independently, they combine via indents in 9516's base, creating an ultimate creation and significantly enhancing value, depth, and story potential for both sets.

75020 Jabba's Sail Barge (2013) — Only other set featuring the Jabba the Hutt mould that debuted in 9516.

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"9516 Jabba's Palace was and still is an ultimate, comprehensive LEGO Star Wars set."

Key Pros

✓Unrivalled character lineup with 10 characters (6 exclusive)
✓Excellent minifigure design including three first-appearances
✓Substantial two-part model (throne room + watch tower)

Key Cons

✕Very high original price for piece count alone
✕Notable exclusions (Boba Fett, Luke Skywalker, Lando Calrissian—though these were in 9496 Desert Skiff)

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"It's a 'good' set with 'great' figures"

Key Pros

✓Exceptional minifigure lineup with improved Jabba and Gamorrean Guard
✓Boushh (Leia) as star attraction with detailed helmet and accessories
✓Good tan/dark tan palette for desert MOCs

Key Cons

✕~17 cents-per-piece ratio considered steep
✕Throne room feels compact

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (10)

Boushh

Oola

Jabba the Hutt - Olive Green, Tan Face, Dark Tan Wrinkles

Salacious B. Crumb - Bright Light Orange Eyes with Black Pupils (6008131 / 6034978)

Bib Fortuna - Dark Blue Robe, Light Nougat Skin

Gamorrean Guard - Olive Green, Dark Tan Hips

Han Solo in Carbonite

Han Solo - White Shirt with Wrinkles on Front, Reddish Brown Legs, Dual Sided Head

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Jabba the Hutt mould
New, painted and highly-accurate mould; likely contributed significantly to the set's high price
Minifigure moulds for Leia in Boushh disguise, Oola, Salacious B. Crumb, and Bib Fortuna
New moulds representing excellent minifigure design
22 SNOT 1x1 bricks
fruit bowl, cups, coins accessories
tan/dark tan palette

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