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Desert Skiff

Desert Skiff

9496-1·Star Wars·2012·4 minifigs·80 parts

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$28.68
New Avg
$51.51
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About Desert Skiff

Desert Skiff (9496-1) is a LEGO Star Wars set from 2012 that sells for around $28.68 used on BrickLink. It includes 4 minifigures with a combined resale value of $25.94 — that's 90% of the set's price in figures alone. The most valuable is Boba Fett - Head Beard Stubble at $12.19. For sellers buying complete sets to part out, the minifig value here makes this one worth considering.

Part-out value

The minifigures in this set are worth $25.94 individually on BrickLink — 90% of the complete set price ($28.68). The figs carry almost all the value here. If you find this set incomplete or are buying to part out, the minifigures are where the money is.

Seller notes

  • Sealed copies sell for $51.51 vs $28.68 used — a 80% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.

Minifigures in Desert Skiff (4)

Luke Skywalker (Dark Bluish Gray Jedi Robe)
Luke Skywalker (Dark Bluish Gray Jedi Robe)
sw0395$3.74
Boba Fett - Head Beard Stubble
Boba Fett - Head Beard Stubble
sw0396$12.19
Kithaba (Klatooinian Skiff Guard) - Dark Tan Vest
Kithaba (Klatooinian Skiff Guard) - Dark Tan Vest
sw0397$4.01
Lando Calrissian - Skiff Guard, Tan Hips
Lando Calrissian - Skiff Guard, Tan Hips
sw0398$6.01

Parts (80)

Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
×2
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel (2429 / 2430)
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel (2429 / 2430)
Tile 1 x 4
Tile 1 x 4
×2
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle
×4
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4
×2
Brick 2 x 6
Brick 2 x 6
Brick, Modified Facet 3 x 3
Brick, Modified Facet 3 x 3
×4
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Free Ends
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on Side - Free Ends
×2
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
×4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×3
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
×4
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×9
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 6
Plate, Round Corner 3 x 3
Plate, Round Corner 3 x 3
×4
Bar   4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand)
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand)
Slope 45 2 x 2
Slope 45 2 x 2
×2
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
×2
Panel 1 x 4 x 1
Panel 1 x 4 x 1
×2
Tile 2 x 2
Tile 2 x 2
×3
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
×2
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
×6
Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Hole
Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Hole
×4
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1
Technic, Axle  2L Notched
Technic, Axle 2L Notched
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole
×2
Slope 65 2 x 2 x 2 with Bottom Tube
Slope 65 2 x 2 x 2 with Bottom Tube
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
×2
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin and Connections between Studs
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin and Connections between Studs
×3
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
×8
Plate 2 x 6
Plate 2 x 6
×5
Plate 2 x 10
Plate 2 x 10
×2
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
×2
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
×6
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
×2
Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 with 2 Holes
Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2 with 2 Holes
×2
Dinosaur Tail / Neck Middle Section with Bar Hole and Technic Pin
Dinosaur Tail / Neck Middle Section with Bar Hole and Technic Pin
×2
Dinosaur Tail End Section / Horn
Dinosaur Tail End Section / Horn
×2
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Plate, Round 1 x 1
×7
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
×4
Tile, Round 2 x 2
Tile, Round 2 x 2
×2
Hinge Cylinder 1 x 3 Locking with 1 Finger and Pin with Round Hole and Friction Ridges on Ends
Hinge Cylinder 1 x 3 Locking with 1 Finger and Pin with Round Hole and Friction Ridges on Ends
×2
Wedge 8 x 3 x 2 Open Right
Wedge 8 x 3 x 2 Open Right
Wedge 8 x 3 x 2 Open Left
Wedge 8 x 3 x 2 Open Left
Plate 2 x 16
Plate 2 x 16
×3
Wedge 6 x 4 Triple Inverted Curved
Wedge 6 x 4 Triple Inverted Curved
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2
Minifigure, Weapon Pike / Spear - Handle with Round End
Minifigure, Weapon Pike / Spear - Handle with Round End
Cone 1 x 1 with Top Groove
Cone 1 x 1 with Top Groove
Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)
Antenna Small Base with Black Lever (4592 / 4593)
×3
Tap 1 x 1 without Hole in Nozzle End
Tap 1 x 1 without Hole in Nozzle End
×2
Slope, Curved 3 x 2 x 2/3 with 2 Studs, Wing End
Slope, Curved 3 x 2 x 2/3 with 2 Studs, Wing End
Slope, Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 with 2 Studs and Curved Sides
Slope, Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 with 2 Studs and Curved Sides
×2
Wedge 4 x 4 Triple Curved No Studs
Wedge 4 x 4 Triple Curved No Studs
Brick, Round Corner 4 x 4 Macaroni with 3 Studs
Brick, Round Corner 4 x 4 Macaroni with 3 Studs
×4
Barb / Claw / Horn / Tooth - Small
Barb / Claw / Horn / Tooth - Small
×9
Minifigure, Weapon Axe Head with Clip
Minifigure, Weapon Axe Head with Clip
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on Side
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on Side
×2
Plate, Round 4 x 4 with Hole
Plate, Round 4 x 4 with Hole
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on End
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on End
Technic, Pin 1/2 with 2L Bar Extension (Flick Missile)
Technic, Pin 1/2 with 2L Bar Extension (Flick Missile)
Minifigure, Visor SW Clone Trooper
Minifigure, Visor SW Clone Trooper
×4
Minifigure, Helmet Antenna / Rangefinder with Rounded Shaft for Helmet SW Clone Trooper with Holes
Minifigure, Helmet Antenna / Rangefinder with Rounded Shaft for Helmet SW Clone Trooper with Holes
×3
Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate
Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate
Slope 18 2 x 1 x 2/3 with Grille
Slope 18 2 x 1 x 2/3 with Grille
×2
Panel 1 x 1 x 1 Corner
Panel 1 x 1 x 1 Corner
×2
Bar   6L with Stop Ring
Bar 6L with Stop Ring
×4
Minifigure, Weapon Lightsaber Hilt Straight
Minifigure, Weapon Lightsaber Hilt Straight
Minifigure, Weapon Lightsaber Hilt Straight
Minifigure, Weapon Lightsaber Hilt Straight
Plate, Modified 1 x 6 with Train Wagon End / Fence
Plate, Modified 1 x 6 with Train Wagon End / Fence
×2
Tile 1 x 6
Tile 1 x 6
×4
Slope 30 1 x 2 x 2/3
Slope 30 1 x 2 x 2/3
×2
Aircraft Fuselage Aft Section Curved Top 6 x 10
Aircraft Fuselage Aft Section Curved Top 6 x 10
Plate, Modified 10 x 10 Octagonal with Hole
Plate, Modified 10 x 10 Octagonal with Hole
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Clip with Center Cut on Top
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Clip with Center Cut on Top
×4
Windscreen 8 x 4 x 2 with 4 Studs and Bar Handle
Windscreen 8 x 4 x 2 with 4 Studs and Bar Handle
×2
Minifigure, Weapon Gun, Blaster SW Small with Scope
Minifigure, Weapon Gun, Blaster SW Small with Scope
×4
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted
×4

Common questions about Desert Skiff

How much is LEGO Desert Skiff (9496-1) worth?

Desert Skiff sells for an average of $28.68 used and $51.51 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.

What minifigures come in LEGO set 9496-1?

This set includes 4 minifigures: Luke Skywalker (Dark Bluish Gray Jedi Robe) ($3.74), Boba Fett - Head Beard Stubble ($12.19), Kithaba (Klatooinian Skiff Guard) - Dark Tan Vest ($4.01), Lando Calrissian - Skiff Guard, Tan Hips ($6.01). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $25.94. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Desert Skiff?

The minifigures alone are worth $25.94 (90% of the $28.68 set price), so parting out the figs individually on BrickLink can be profitable. Start with Boba Fett - Head Beard Stubble at $12.19 — it's the highest-value figure in the set.

Is LEGO Desert Skiff (9496-1) retired?

Yes, Desert Skiff was released in 2012 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms.

How do I check if my Desert Skiff set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 4 minifigures. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.

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