How many pieces are in the Jabba's Palace?

Jabba's Palace contains 717 pieces.

What age is the Jabba's Palace recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 9-14.

When was the Jabba's Palace released?

Jabba's Palace was released in 2012.

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🏛 Star Wars

Set #9516

Jabba's Palace

Jabba's Palace is a quintessential Star Wars diorama.

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Who it's for: Ages 9+ · Intermediate build Perfect for teens and adults who love Star Wars, particularly Return of the Jedi
Build: 717 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $119.99 list price · 16.7¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.4 community rating from 604 ratings

Fans appreciate the accurate depiction of Jabba's Palace and the inclusion of key minifigures. Some criticize the interior as being a bit cramped and lacking in detail compared to other Star Wars sets.

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📝 Our Take

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Jabba's Palace is a quintessential Star Wars diorama. Capturing the essence of the iconic Tatooine location, this set delivers memorable scenes and characters from Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. Its modular design and detailed interior make it a standout piece for display and play.

This set is perfect for Star Wars enthusiasts and collectors seeking a tangible piece of the saga. The building experience is engaging with a moderate piece count, and the inclusion of key minifigures enhances its value. Its compact size makes it ideal for display on shelves or desks.

Skip this if you're looking for a massive, complex build or a playset with extensive action features. Consider the Mos Eisley Cantina for a larger-scale Tatooine experience, or other Star Wars vehicles for more dynamic play scenarios.

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717

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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9-14

Ages

Build Highlights:

Modular design allows for rearranging the palace layout
Intricate interior details bring Jabba's throne room to life
Fun play features like the trap door and hidden treasure
Satisfying mix of architectural and character-focused building

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⏳ Retired

Jabba's Palace (9516-1) holds strong investment potential due to its status as a retired Star Wars set featuring iconic characters and a memorable location. The set's relatively low piece count compared to its price point initially drew some criticism, but its value has steadily increased since retirement. The inclusion of exclusive minifigures like Jabba the Hutt and Oola significantly boosts its collectibility. While market fluctuations are always a risk, the enduring popularity of Star Wars and the set's limited availability suggest continued appreciation. Investors should monitor market trends and ensure the set is in excellent condition to maximize returns.

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📖 About This Set

Rescue Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt's desert palace!

At Jabba's Palace™ on Tatooine, Princess Leia is disguised as Boushh as she and Chewbacca try to rescue the carbonite-frozen Han Solo. Can she get past the roof-mounted missiles, defense guns and surveillance equipment to reach them? Or will Jabba and his motley band of followers capture the princess and entrap her beneath Jabba's sliding throne? Includes 9 minifigures: Jabba, Salacious Crumb, Bib Fortuna, Gamorrean Guard, Oola, Han Solo, Princess Leia in Boushh outfit, Chewbacca and B'omarr Monk.

• Includes 9 minifigures: Jabba, Salacious Crumb, Bib Fortuna, Gamorrean Guard, Oola, Han Solo, Princess Leia in Boushh outfit, Chewbacca and B'omarr Monk
• Features sliding throne with trap door and hidden treasure, entrance gate with movable guns, flick missile on detachable roof and detachable watchtower
• Also includes Han Solo in carbonite, handcuffs and Jabba's water pipe
• Weapons include medium blaster, blaster pistol, blaster rifle, thermal detonator, axe and Boushh's lance blade
• Jabba the Hutt features poseable head, body and arms!
• Avoid the trap door!
• Release Han from his carbonite prison!
• Jabba's Palace™ measures over 9" (25cm) high, 11" (29cm) wide and 7" (19cm) deep

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Jabba's Palace offers a more focused and character-driven experience compared to the larger-scale Mos Eisley Cantina. While the Cantina provides a broader view of Tatooine's underworld, Jabba's Palace hones in on the key players from Return of the Jedi. For collectors prioritizing minifigures and iconic scenes, Jabba's Palace is a compelling choice. However, those seeking a more expansive and detailed build may prefer the Cantina.

8 Minifigures Included

Chewbacca, Reddish Brown

3 parts

B+

Jabba The Hutt (Big Fig)

Han Solo, White Shirt, Reddish Brown Legs, Dual Sided Head Closed Mouth / Closed Eyes

4 parts

B+

Gamorrean Guard, Printed Head, Olive Green Hands

3 parts

B+

Bib Fortuna, Clenched Teeth, Cape

5 parts

Boushh / Princess Leia in Disguise

5 parts

B'Omarr Monk

12 parts

The minifigures are a major draw, with Jabba the Hutt being a unique, molded figure. Boushh/Princess Leia and Oola are also desirable and unique to this set.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 717
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 140 unique parts, 678 pieces
Minifigures: 8

The official piece count includes the 39 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. 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.

Tile 6 x 6 with B...

Part #: 10202 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Gear 8 To...

Part #: 10928 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Salacious B. Crumb

Part #: 14036 1× Medium Nougat

String with End S...

Part #: 14226c11 1× Black

Equipment Goblet ...

Part #: 2343 2× Pearl Gold

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 32× Tan

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Part #: 2412b 3× Dark Red

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Part #: 2412b 1× Black

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 1× Reddish Brown

Part #: 2465 3× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2653 8× Black

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 1× Light Bluish Gray

Lever Small Base ...

Part #: 298c02 1× Black

Part #: 3002 6× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 7× Dark Tan

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 40× Dark Tan

Brick 2 x 10

Part #: 3006 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 8

Part #: 3007 1× Tan

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 4× White

Part #: 3010 4× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 30136 16× Reddish Brown

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Part #: 30151a 1× Trans-Clear

Equipment Binoculars

Part #: 30162 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 5× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 10× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

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Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 5× Reddish Brown

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Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 8× Tan

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Plate 1 x 1

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Plate 6 x 12

Part #: 3028 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 12

Part #: 3029 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Equipment Space B...

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Plate 4 x 4

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Plate 4 x 6

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Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 6 x 10

Part #: 3033 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 8

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Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 2× Tan

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 2× Reddish Brown

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 1× Red

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Part #: 3062b 23× Reddish Brown

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 7× Dark Tan

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Part #: 33320 2× Green

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Part #: 3701 1× White

Technic Axle 6

Part #: 3706 1× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 4× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Black

Technic Axle 10

Part #: 3737 1× Black

Technic Plate 2 x...

Part #: 3738 2× Black

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Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 1× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 3961 1× Dark Tan

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Part #: 4032a 6× Dark Orange

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Part #: 4032a 2× Black

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Part #: 4151b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 2× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 4216 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 16

Part #: 4282 1× Dark Bluish Gray

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Equipment Frying Pan

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Bar 1 x 3 [Clip /...

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Part #: 61184 1× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 6141 9× Trans-Orange

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Part #: 6141 8× Dark Bluish Gray

Equipment Handcuffs

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Part #: 6157 1× Light Bluish Gray

Container Box 2 x...

Part #: 61780 2× Reddish Brown

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Food Ice Cream Sc...

Part #: 6254 1× Bright Light Orange

Tile 1 x 3

Part #: 63864 4× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 64647 1× Trans-Neon Orange

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Part #: 6587 1× Dark Tan

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Part #: 6636 21× Dark Tan

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Part #: 6636 2× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 73983 3× Black

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Part #: 76768 2× Reddish Brown

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Part #: 76768 10× Tan

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Part #: 85984 4× Tan

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 87087 22× Tan

Block with Handle...

Part #: 87561pr0001 1× Pearl Titanium

Cylinder Half 3 x...

Part #: 87926 1× Tan

Hair Ponytail and...

Part #: 87990 1× Dark Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 88072 2× Black

Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 2

Part #: 88292 10× Tan

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 88393 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 90258 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 92280 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 92593 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 92593 3× Light Bluish Gray

Bar 1L with Top S...

Part #: 92690 2× Pearl Gold

Weapon Gun / Blas...

Part #: 92738 1× Black

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 92947 5× Tan

Brick Round Corne...

Part #: 95188 6× Dark Tan

Equipment Bottle

Part #: 95228 1× Trans-Brown

Brick and Axle Se...

Part #: 96874 1× Orange

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 2× Pearl Gold

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0009 1× Pearl Gold

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0010 1× Flat Silver

Brick Sloped 75° ...

Part #: 98560 21× Dark Tan

The set features a good selection of tan and dark tan bricks, useful for desert-themed MOCs. The reddish-brown palisade bricks are also a nice touch for adding texture.

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Inventory Statistics

141

Unique Parts

717

Official Piece Count

678

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 39 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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