One-Man Sand Skimmer
One-Man Sand Skimmers were small one-man air vehicles used by the Tammuz-an military. At least one was utilized on Tammuz-an in a skirmish between the Ko Zatec-Cha gang and Mon Julpa's forces, with Jann Tosh, Jessica Meade, C-3PO and R2-D2 being involved.[1] Gaff once used one type of this vehicle at the Fortress of Tawntoom on Roon.[2]
Malakili, the keeper of Jabba's rancor, used one when he let the rancor out into Tatooine's Dune Sea for some exercise.[3] It also saw usage by Jabba's Skiff Guards.[4]
Behind the scenes
This vehicle, as seen in Star Wars: Droids, was released by Kenner's The Power of the Force toy line in 1985 as part of the Body-Rig series.[4]
Appearances
Star Wars: Droids—"The New King"- Star Wars: Droids—"The Frozen Citadel"
- A Boy and His Monster: The Rancor Keeper's Tale (as "one-person sandskimmer")
Sources
Star Wars: The Power of the Force (1985) (Pack: One-Man Sand Skimmer Vehicle) (backup link) (First mentioned)- A Guide to the Star Wars Universe, Third Edition, Revised and Expanded
- Star Wars: The Action Figure Archive
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia (As "sand skimmer")
Offscreen, but Not Forgotten: Mini-Rigs, Body-Rigs, and Other Kenner Vehicles on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link not verified!)
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