Desert Skiff & Sarlacc Pit

The LEGO Star Wars Desert Skiff & Sarlacc Pit, set 75396, was released in 2024 as part of the celebration marking the 25th anniversary of the LEGO Star Wars theme. It is designed to depict the iconic opening sequence from Return of the Jedi, specifically the confrontation above the Great Pit of Carkoon. This iteration follows a long lineage of LEGO sets based on the same scene, dating back to the original 2000 Desert Skiff release, and aims to refine the playability and minifigure selection for a modern audience.

The set features a redesigned skiff along with a compact, buildable Sarlacc pit equipped with tentacle elements. The design process focused on balancing structural stability with the play features required to recreate Luke Skywalker’s escape. It includes a specific lineup of minifigures—Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Lando Calrissian, Boba Fett, and a Weequay guard—which were chosen to represent the core cast involved in this cinematic moment. The set was met with interest from adult collectors and families alike for its inclusion of the Nien Nunb minifigure, a character requested by fans for many years.