Jabba the Hutt (Body / Slug Torso)
sw0116 · Star Wars
Original Trilogy · 2003
Figure ID
sw0116
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2003
Rarity
Rare
Head
Molded directly into the single-piece rubbery/plastic body element featuring large printed yellow eyes with black slits and deep facial folds.
Torso
Sand green molded body piece serving as both torso and lower body, featuring ribbed texture and prominent skin folds mimicking Jabba's slug-like physique.
Legs
None, as this is a specialized large molded single-piece figure body rather than a standard minifigure assembly.
Accessories
Typically paired with a throne build and other characters like Leia or 3PO depending on the set, but this specific body piece requires a separate head cap piece to complete Jabba.
Color Scheme
Sand green primary body color with bright yellow and black printed eyes.
Printing Details
Pad-printed yellow eyes with black slit pupils directly onto the molded sand green head portion.
Variants
Appeared in early 2000s sets before being replaced by a larger multi-piece buildable Jabba with a soft fabric blanket in 2006.
Condition Notes
Prone to fading, dust accumulation in the deep crevices, and scuffing on the nose or eye prints due to its soft plastic or rubbery texture.
Estimated Value
15 to 30 USD depending on condition and whether the head cap is included
Price (New)
Contained within sets originally retailing around 50 USD to 60 USD in 2003.
Compatible Sets
4480 Jabba's Palace (2003)
Character Background
Jabba Desilijic Tiure was a notorious Hutt crime lord operating a criminal empire from his palace on the Outer Rim desert planet of Tatooine.
Design Notes
A classic early LEGO Star Wars large custom molded piece representing creatures that could not be built using standard minifigure parts.
Similar Minifigures
Later versions of Jabba the Hutt from 2006 (sw0168) and 2012 (sw0399).
Collectibility
Moderately high for nostalgic early 2000s LEGO Star Wars collectors seeking vintage molds.
History
Introduced in 2003 as part of the iconic Jabba's Palace wave, representing a major milestone in specialized LEGO creature molds.
Interesting Facts
This early version of Jabba is often affectionately remembered by fans for its compact, slug-like simplicity compared to the massive brick-built and multi-piece versions that followed.
Display Suggestions
Display on a Tatooine-themed sandy baseplate alongside early-era bounty hunters and guards from the 2003 Jabba's Palace set.
Modification Potential
Low modification potential due to its specialized non-standard single-piece creature mold construction.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic and charming piece of early LEGO Star Wars history, highly valued by vintage completionists.