Weequay Skiff Guard
sw0821 · Star Wars
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi · 2017 - Released during the 20th Anniversary of the LEGO Star Wars license and the Rogue One/The Last Jedi era. It debuted in set 75174.
Figure ID
sw0821
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2017 - Released during the 20th Anniversary of the LEGO Star Wars license and the Rogue One/The Last Jedi era. It debuted in set 75174.
Rarity
Uncommon. It appeared in only one mid-range set and one high-end set, making it harder to find than generic stormtroopers but easier than main characters.
Head
Nougat color with detailed wrinkles and ridges reflecting the species' biology. Single-sided printing with a grimacing expression, featuring black eyes and dark brown detailing.
Torso
Dark Brown torso with Dark Red scarf printing, a patterned vest with bone/tooth ornaments, and a brown belt. Dark Brown arms with Dark Brown hands.
Legs
Olive Green legs with detailed printing of tan loincloth/tunic flaps and black strap details on the hips and front of the legs.
Accessories
Includes a Silver Metallic shoulder armor piece (Pauldron with spikes). Missing its original handheld weapon which was a black vibro-ax (halberd-style).
Color Scheme
Earth-toned palette including Dark Brown, Olive Green, Nougat, and Dark Red, accurately reflecting the gritty look of Jabba's Desert Skiff guards.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on head, torso (front and back), and legs. The registration is sharp, particularly the thin lines of the facial wrinkles and the texture on the legs.
Variants
This is the updated 2017 version. A previous version (sw0487) existed with different leg colors and torso details released in 2013.
Condition Notes
Prone to hairline cracks on the sides of the torso (common for dark brown plastic of this era) and loose shoulder poly-armor. The Nougat head print is generally durable.
Estimated Value
Used Complete: $8 - $12 USD. New: $15 - $20 USD. As shown (missing weapon): $6 - $9 USD.
Price (New)
Retail context: Set 75174 (Desert Skiff Escape) retailed for $29.99 USD in 2017, which included four minifigures.
Compatible Sets
75174 Desert Skiff Escape (2017) and 75190 First Order Star Destroyer (Brief appearance as a background guard in some regional distributions).
Character Background
A Weequay guard in the service of Jabba the Hutt. This specific costume commemorates the guards seen during the attempted execution of Luke Skywalker at the Great Pit of Carkoon.
Design Notes
The use of Olive Green for the legs was a significant accuracy upgrade over the previous Tan versions. The spike pauldron is a specialized mold that adds significant silhouette value.
Similar Minifigures
sw0487 Weequay Guard (2013 version), sw0402 Jabba's Palace Gamorrean Guard, sw0820 Boba Fett (2017 version), and sw0011a Boba Fett.
Collectibility
Moderate. Highly desirable for Star Wars fans building Sarlacc Pit dioramas. Its value remains stable as it hasn't been re-released since 2017.
History
Represents the evolution of alien species in LEGO Star Wars from simple yellow heads to highly textured, species-specific nougat/flesh-toned prints.
Interesting Facts
Weequays are known in Star Wars lore for their ability to communicate pheromonally. The LEGO printing captures their leathery skin texture remarkably well for a standard element.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a Desert Skiff MOC or alongside a Han Solo and Chewbacca. Use a clear 1x2 brick to simulate his 'pushing' Luke off a plank.
Modification Potential
Excellent for custom pirate or post-apocalyptic MOCs. The head and torso are popular for 'wasteland' style custom minifigures.
Overall Assessment
A solid, movie-accurate figure that stands as the definitive version of the Weequay Skiff Guard. Essential for Return of the Jedi completionists.