Power Of The Force Jabba The Hutt 3D Display Diorama

5/29/2026

Released in 1998 for $18.99, the Star Wars: The Power Of The Force Jabba’s Palace 3D Display Diorama gave collectors an instant Return Of The Jedi display environment for their growing Jabba’s Palace action figure collection. At 25 inches wide, this cardboard diorama offered a large, colorful backdrop at a very affordable price, especially considering that it also included an exclusive Han Solo in Carbonite action figure.

By the late 1990s, Hasbro had already released a surprisingly strong lineup of modern Power Of The Force Jabba’s Palace characters, including members of the Max Rebo Band, dancers, aliens, guards, and other background characters from Return Of The Jedi. What collectors needed was a place to put them, and this 3D display diorama filled that role nicely for many years.

Star Wars: The Power Of The Force Jabba’s Palace 3D Display Diorama

The Jabba’s Palace 3D Display Diorama is made almost entirely from one large cardboard piece. Assembly is simple and only takes about five minutes. Collectors just need to fold the cardboard sections into place and connect the pieces to create the display environment.

The only separate cardboard accessory is Jabba’s throne. This piece needs to be folded individually and then placed in the correct spot in front of the palace grill. Once assembled, the diorama creates a wide, shelf-ready backdrop that works especially well with Hasbro’s late 1990s Jabba’s Palace figures.

The Artwork And Display Value

One of the best parts of this set is the artwork. The outside of the cardboard display features an illustration of Jabba’s Palace, while the inside shows the interior of Jabba’s court. The illustrated walls, throne area, archways, and palace details give the display a fun vintage-modern charm that still looks great today.

There is even an illustrated rancor peeking out from underneath the throne area, right around the spot where collectors would expect the trap door to be. It is a small touch, but it gives the diorama extra personality and makes the environment feel more connected to the movie.

Han Solo In Carbonite Action Figure

The set included an exclusive Han Solo in Carbonite action figure. The figure represents Han shortly after being freed from the carbonite block by Princess Leia in Return Of The Jedi.

A carbonite block was also included, and Han Solo can be placed inside it. However, the fit is not perfect. The figure does not sit all the way inside the block, and it can be difficult to keep the carbonite block standing upright because it tends to fall over. Even with that limitation, this remains a unique version of Han Solo that was not available anywhere else.

An Interesting Packaging Detail

One fun detail can be found on the packaging photography. When this set was released in 1998, Hasbro had not yet released a proper modern Return Of The Jedi Jabba the Hutt figure that could sit naturally on the throne.

Instead, the packaging used the Jabba the Hutt figure released in 1997 for the Special Edition assortment. That figure faced forward rather than sideways, which made Jabba look a little unusual when placed on the throne. It is one of those quirky late 1990s collecting details that makes this era so fun to look back on.

How It Holds Up Today

Hasbro released a much more detailed plastic Jabba’s Palace display environment in 2023 in Star Wars: The Vintage Collection (have a look at it here), and there is no question that the newer version offers more depth, durability, and details. For many collectors, that release finally retired this cardboard diorama from their shelves after a good 20+ years.

Still, the 1998 Power Of The Force Jabba’s Palace 3D Display Diorama deserves credit. For more than 20 years, it gave collectors an affordable and good-looking way to display their Jabba’s Palace figures. At just under $20 with an exclusive action figure included, it offered a lot of value at the time.

If you can find one today for around $20 and need a quick display piece for your Return Of The Jedi Jabba’s Palace figures, it is still easy to recommend. It cannot compete with the later Vintage Collection plastic version, but the artwork, shelf presence, and nostalgic charm still make it a fun piece for Star Wars action figure collectors.

Thanks for reading, and happy collecting!

Packaging Text
As one of a species known to live for at least one thousand years, Jabba the Hutt had plenty of time to build up his ill-gotten empire. No other crime lord lived in such luxurious, palatial surroundings, where his every need was immediately attended to by members of his court and a large collection of slaves. The repulsive, slug-like Hutt had his fingers in just about every unseemly activity known, from elaborate smuggling operations to his early days on Tatooine when gambling on Podraces was as big as the sport itself.