How many pieces are in the Rancor Pit?

Rancor Pit contains 380 pieces.

What age is the Rancor Pit recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 8-14.

When was the Rancor Pit released?

Rancor Pit was released in 2013.

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🏛 Star Wars

Set #75005

Rancor Pit

The Rancor Pit is a must-have expansion for any LEGO Star Wars Jabba's Palace display.

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Who it's for: Ages 8+ · Intermediate build Perfect for teens and adults who love Star Wars and expanding their LEGO dioramas
Build: 380 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $59.99 list price · 15.8¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.1 community rating from 489 ratings

Fans appreciate the set as a great addition to Jabba's Palace, enhancing the overall display. Criticisms often focus on the set feeling incomplete on its own and the relatively simple building techniques.

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📝 Our Take

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The Rancor Pit is a must-have expansion for any LEGO Star Wars Jabba's Palace display. This set perfectly captures the grim atmosphere of the Rancor's lair, offering a menacing backdrop for Luke Skywalker's desperate struggle.

This set is perfect for Star Wars fans looking to expand their diorama of Tatooine's underworld. The build is relatively straightforward, focusing on creating a visually appealing and structurally sound enclosure for the Rancor monster (available separately), and it's a great display piece when combined with Jabba's Palace.

Skip this if you're looking for a standalone playset. The Rancor Pit is designed to connect with Jabba's Palace (9516-1), and on its own, it may feel incomplete; consider purchasing both for the full experience.

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380

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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8-14

Ages

Build Highlights:

Interesting use of layered plates to create the pit's texture
Sturdy construction ensures stability for display
Great integration with Jabba's Palace set
Play features include a falling gate and bone elements

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⏳ Retired

The Rancor Pit is a retired set that complements the popular Jabba's Palace set, making it highly desirable for collectors. Its relatively low piece count compared to other Star Wars sets might make it more accessible to a wider range of buyers. Given the increasing price trend and the set's integral role in completing the Jabba's Palace scene, it presents a solid investment opportunity. However, potential investors should be aware that its value is heavily tied to the availability and price of Jabba's Palace.

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📖 About This Set

Help Luke escape the clutches of the mighty rancor!

Build a famous scene from Star Wars™: Episode VI Return of the Jedi™ with this stackable set! Jedi Master Luke Skywalker is trapped in the Rancor™ Pit beneath Jabba the Hutt’s Palace and must escape. Look for a way out before the gate lifts and the mighty rancor makes an entrance! Battle the rancor with the bone before he eats the Gamorrean guard. Then, find the hidden compartment with a secret key or drop the gate on the space beast before it’s too late! Combine with LEGO® Star Wars™ 9516 Jabba’s Palace for a stackable scene with a trapdoor into the Rancor Pit! Includes rancor, skeleton and 3 minifigures: Luke Skywalker, Malakili and Gamorrean Guard.

• Includes rancor, skeleton and 3 minifigures: Luke Skywalker, Malakili and a Gamorrean guard
• Features opening gate, secret room and hidden compartment
• Rancor features movable arms, jaw, hands and fingers
• Accessories include bone, 2 keys, pitchfork and a bucket
• Find the hidden key in the secret compartment!
• Open the gate or smash it down onto the rancor!
• Collect the first-ever LEGO® Star Wars™ rancor creature!
• Rancor Pit measures over 6" (16cm) high, 7" (19cm) wide and 7" (20cm) deep
• Combine with LEGO Star Wars™ 9516 Jabba’s Palace for a stackable scene with trapdoor into the Rancor Pit!
• Rancor stands over 3" (10cm) tall

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The Rancor Pit (75005-1) is specifically designed as an add-on to Jabba's Palace (9516-1). While other Star Wars sets like the Mos Eisley Cantina (75290-1) offer similar Tatooine-themed environments, the Rancor Pit uniquely provides a dedicated space for the Rancor creature (if you own it separately) and enhances the play/display options of Jabba's Palace. If you already have Jabba's Palace, the Rancor Pit is an essential addition. If you're starting fresh, the Mos Eisley Cantina might offer more standalone play value.

4 Minifigures Included

Skeleton, Standard Face, Bent Arms, Vertical Hand Clips, 60115 Torso

6 parts

C+

Gamorrean Guard, Printed Head, Olive Green Hands

Luke Skywalker, Dark Bluish Gray Robes, Tan Hair, Dual Sided Head

4 parts

The set includes a rare Malakili minifigure, the Rancor Keeper, which is exclusive to this set and adds significant collectible value. The Gamorrean Guard is also a desirable figure.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 380
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 89 unique parts, 364 pieces
Minifigures: 4

LEGO counts 380 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 381, including the 17 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Bar Holder with Clip

Part #: 11090 2× Black

Door 1 x 12 x 16 ...

Part #: 11216 1× Dark Brown

Creature Body Par...

Part #: 11327 2× Reddish Brown

Creature Body Par...

Part #: 11329 4× Reddish Brown

Creature Body Par...

Part #: 11340 1× Reddish Brown

Creature Body Par...

Part #: 11342 1× Reddish Brown

Creature Body Par...

Part #: 11343 1× Reddish Brown

Creature Body Par...

Part #: 11464 1× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 27× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2 x 5 w...

Part #: 2454a 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 16

Part #: 2465 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 16

Part #: 2465 3× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 4× Black

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 9× Dark Tan

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 10× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 15× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 10× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 2× Reddish Brown

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30136 27× Dark Tan

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 5× Dark Tan

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Tan

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 7× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 13× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30237b 5× Black

Plate 6 x 12

Part #: 3028 5× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 10

Part #: 3030 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 30363 2× Light Bluish Gray

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 1× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 9× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3048c 8× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 30565 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32014 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Part #: 3298 8× Dark Bluish Gray

Food Turkey Drums...

Part #: 33057 1× Dark Orange

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 9× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 11× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Minifig Head Skel...

Part #: 3626cpr0895 1× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

Part #: 3830 2× Reddish Brown

Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

Part #: 3831 2× Reddish Brown

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 1× Reddish Brown

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4216 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4287c 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Panel 1 x 4 x 1 w...

Part #: 43337 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 75° ...

Part #: 4460b 4× Dark Tan

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Rock Panel 2 x 4 x 6

Part #: 47847 5× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Round Corne...

Part #: 48092 3× Light Bluish Gray

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 53451 8× Dark Tan

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 53451 1× Black

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 6003 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Door Frame 1 x 4 ...

Part #: 60596 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Door 1 x 4 x 6 Ba...

Part #: 60621 1× Dark Brown

Brick 1 x 10

Part #: 6111 3× Light Bluish Gray

Container Box 2 x...

Part #: 61780 1× Reddish Brown

Equipment Key

Part #: 62808 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 3

Part #: 63864 2× Light Bluish Gray

Equipment Telesco...

Part #: 64644 2× Dark Brown

Flame / Headwear ...

Part #: 64647 2× Trans-Orange

Technic Axle 3 wi...

Part #: 6587 2× Dark Tan

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 7× Dark Tan

Hinge Plate 1 x 4...

Part #: 73983 2× Black

Brick Arch 1 x 5 ...

Part #: 76768 10× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 87087 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 88072 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 88393 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 90258 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 14

Part #: 91988 1× Light Bluish Gray

Chain 6L [5 Links]

Part #: 92338 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 92691 1× White

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 93160 1× White

Bucket 1 x 1 x 1

Part #: 95343 1× Reddish Brown

Bucket 1 x 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 95344 1× Dark Tan

Equipment Pitchfo...

Part #: 95345 1× Reddish Brown

Brick and Axle Se...

Part #: 96874 1× Orange

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 2× Trans-Red

Brick Sloped 75° ...

Part #: 98560 5× Dark Tan

The set offers a good selection of dark bluish gray and dark tan bricks, useful for creating textured surfaces and cave-like structures in MOCs. The palisade bricks are particularly valuable for adding detail.

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EvanTubeHD enjoys the Rancor figure's posability and the set's ability to connect with Jabba's Palace (9516). However, they note that the Rancor barely fits through the gate, which is a minor design flaw.