Weequay Skiff Guard
sw0448 · Star Wars
Return of the Jedi · 2013
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
sw0448
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2013
Rarity
Uncommon
Overall Assessment
An excellent mid-tier collector piece with great print detail, essential for any Return of the Jedi fan.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuationApproximately $8 to $15 USD depending on completeness and condition.
Original Retail
Originally available in a $24.99 set containing multiple minifigures.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Orange-yellow skin tone with distinctive Weequay cranial ridges, facial scarring, and piercing eyes, topped with a black molded hair/headwrap piece.
Torso
Dark brown torso with intricate reddish-brown and green tunic printing, silver buckle, and bandolier detailing, matching reddish-brown arms and dark brown hands.
Legs
Dark brown legs with detailed continuous printing extending down to show wrapped cloth, a belt with a pouch, and green accent panels.
Accessories
Typically comes with a blaster or a force pike, though none are pictured in hand here.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing with detailed textures on the torso and legs, featuring precise alignment across the hip joint.
Color Scheme
Dominantly dark brown, reddish-brown, and green, with orange-yellow flesh and black accents.
Known Variants
Standard version as released in the 2013 Desert Skiff set.
Condition Notes
Check for print wear on the torso and leg edges, as well as potential cracks on the torso arms and side walls.
Found In Sets
75020 Jabba's Sail Barge (2013) and 9496 Desert Skiff (2012).
Character Background
Weequay guards served as loyal mercenaries and enforcers for Jabba the Hutt, famously present during the battle at the Great Pit of Carkoon in Return of the Jedi.
Design Notes
Features a unique sculpted headpiece to accurately capture the alien morphology of the Weequay species.
History
First introduced in 2012 as an updated version of classic Jabba's Palace skiff guards, bringing modern printing standards to alien background characters.
Interesting Facts
The Weequay species is known for communicating via pheromones, though this is rarely depicted in toy form.
Collectibility
Moderately high for original trilogy Star Wars collectors completing diorama scenes like the Desert Skiff or Sail Barge.
Similar Minifigures
Other Jabba's Palace guards such as Nikto Guards and Gamorrean Guards.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a custom desert diorama baseplate alongside Boba Fett, Han Solo, and Luke Skywalker on the Desert Skiff.
Modification Potential
Great for custom bounty hunter crews or Outer Rim MOC scenes.