Gamorrean Guard
sw0373 · Star Wars
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi · 2012
Figure ID
sw0373
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2012
Rarity
Rare
Head
Unique molded Gamorrean pig-like snout, horns, and ears in sand green with detailed molded snout wrinkles, single-sided printed eyes and mouth features.
Torso
Sand green torso and sand green shoulder armor piece with diagonal strap and belt printing, paired with reddish-brown arms and reddish-brown hands.
Legs
Standard unprinted sand green legs with matching sand green hips.
Accessories
Typically includes a dark brown or reddish-brown axe or halberd weapon (missing in the provided image).
Color Scheme
Sand green primary with reddish-brown secondary colors, offering an accurate earthy alien look.
Printing Details
Features specialized molded elements rather than extensive printing; head features simple printed eyes and snouts on the custom mold.
Variants
Appeared in a slightly updated version later, but this specific 2012 mold is iconic to the Jabba's Palace wave.
Condition Notes
Inspect the sand green specialized head piece for cracks around the neck stem and check the shoulder armor for stress marks.
Estimated Value
$15 to $25 USD depending on completeness and condition.
Price (New)
Originally came in a set priced at around $119.99 USD in 2012.
Compatible Sets
9516 Jabba's Palace (2012)
Character Background
Gamorrean Guards are porcine sentience hailing from Gamorr, famously serving as brutish enforcers and guards for Jabba the Hutt in Return of the Jedi.
Design Notes
Features a phenomenal custom head mold that accurately captures the classic pig-like appearance from the original trilogy.
Similar Minifigures
Other Jabba's Palace denizens such as Bib Fortuna, Oola, and Jabba the Hutt.
Collectibility
High demand among original trilogy and Jabba's Palace completionists.
History
Debuted in 2012 as part of the highly anticipated remake of Jabba's Palace.
Interesting Facts
The unique molded headpiece was praised by fans for drastically improving upon earlier custom attempts at alien creatures.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a Jabba's Palace MOC or alongside other bounty hunters and scum from the Outer Rim.
Modification Potential
Great for custom Tatooine underworld scenes or sci-fi alien cantina builds.
Overall Assessment
An essential and well-designed troop builder for any classic Star Wars LEGO collection.