LEGO Set 9496 Desert Skiff: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	9496
Release year	2012
Piece count	220
Minifigures	4
Theme	Star Wars
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO Star Wars set 9496, Desert Skiff, depicts a desert skiff from the Star Wars universe. Released in 2012, it belongs to the Star Wars theme and contains 220 pieces with 4 minifigures.

Desert Skiff is part of the LEGO Star Wars range focused on vehicles and scene based builds from the saga. The model represents a desert skiff, a compact transport craft associated with a dry, sandy setting rather than a large starship.

The build is therefore centred on one main vehicle supported by a specific character group.

The set suits play with a smaller Star Wars vehicle and also works as a focused display item in a collection.

Inventory of set 9496

The inventory of set 9496 lists 220 pieces, spare parts excluded: 98 different lots (one shape in one color) for 94 part shapes. The box also contains 3 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 9496

Main color: dark bluish gray, making up 20% of the parts, followed by dark tan (15%) and light bluish gray (15%).

Color	Parts	Share
Dark Bluish Gray	45	20%
Dark Tan	34	15%
Light Bluish Gray	32	15%
Black	29	13%
Reddish Brown	28	13%
Tan	19	8.6%
White	8	3.6%
Trans-Clear	6	2.7%
Red	4	1.8%
Pearl Titanium	2	0.9%
Other colors (10)	13	5.9%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates Special	33	15%
Plates	30	14%
Tiles	17	7.7%
Bricks Round and Cones	13	5.9%
Bricks Sloped	12	5.5%
Animal / Creature Body Parts	12	5.5%

Most common parts in set 9496

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	9
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) 3794a	Dark Tan	8
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small 53451	White	8
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b	Dark Tan	6
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole 3941	Trans-Clear	6
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Reddish Brown	6
Plate 2 x 6 3795	Dark Bluish Gray	5
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle 2432	Dark Bluish Gray	4
Brick Wedged 3 x 3 Facet 2462	Tan	4
Brick 1 x 4 3010	Tan	4

77 of the 94 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 9496

5 part shapes in set 9496 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 7 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Minifig Head Lando Calrissian, Thin Split Moustache, Smile, Eyebrows, Eyes with White Pupils Print [Hollow Stud] 3626cpr0982	Reddish Brown
Minifig Head Kithaba, Green Facial Lines Print [Hollow Stud] 3626cpr0984	Olive Green
Torso Armour Plates with Back Straps and Dark Red Sash Print, Black Arms, Reddish Brown Hands 973c03h19pr2068	Dark Orange
Torso Vest with Three Pocket Bandolier Print, Tan Arms, Reddish Brown Hands 973c26h19pr2070	Dark Tan
Helmet Skiff Guard with Printed Facegear and Headband 47544pr0001	Dark Brown

Rebuilding set 9496 from another set

Share of the parts of set 9496 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
75396 Desert Skiff & Sarlacc Pit	25%	565	2024

No similarly sized set goes above 25%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 9496 within its line

With 220 pieces, set 9496 ranks #431 out of 814 Star Wars sets in our database, which have an average of 495 parts. Among the 321 sets released in 2012, it ranks #131. That is less than half the average Star Wars set size.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 9496 Desert Skiff have?

LEGO set 9496 Desert Skiff has 220 pieces. It was released in 2012 as part of the Star Wars theme.

What year was LEGO set 9496 released?

Set 9496 Desert Skiff was released in 2012 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 9496?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 9496 Desert Skiff: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 9496?

The instructions for LEGO set 9496 Desert Skiff can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 9496.

What is the main color of LEGO set 9496?

Dark bluish gray, with 45 out of 220 pieces, or 20%. Next come dark tan (15%) and light bluish gray (15%).

How many different parts does set 9496 contain?

Set 9496 has 98 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 94 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 2 in black, with 9 copies.

Does LEGO set 9496 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 5 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Minifig Head Lando Calrissian, Thin Split Moustache, Smile, Eyebrows, Eyes with White Pupils Print [Hollow Stud].

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 9496?

Set 75396 Desert Skiff & Sarlacc Pit, released in 2024: it supplies 25%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Which minifigures are included with LEGO set 9496?

The set includes Boba Fett, Kithaba, Lando Calrissian in Skiff Guard disguise and Luke Skywalker in dark bluish gray robes.

Is set 9496 mainly a vehicle build or a location build?

It is mainly a vehicle build. The model focuses on the desert skiff, with the included minifigures providing the scene context.