Batman - Dark Gray Suit, Gold Belt, Black Mask (The LEGO Batman Movie)
sh312 · Super Heroes / DC Universe
The LEGO Batman Movie · 2017 - Released as part of the first wave of sets and the CMF line accompaniment for the film's premiere.
Figure ID
sh312
Theme
Super Heroes / DC Universe
Year Released
2017 - Released as part of the first wave of sets and the CMF line accompaniment for the film's premiere.
Rarity
Common - This specific version was mass-produced across multiple high-volume retail sets and polybags.
Head
Double-sided flesh-toned head with a white headband across the top to create the 'glowing eyes' effect when the cowl is on; expressions include a stern grimace and a confused/scowling look.
Torso
Dark Stone Gray torso with detailed black muscle definition, a black bat logo outlined in gold, and a highly detailed utility belt with gold pouches; includes black arms and black hands.
Legs
Dark Stone Gray unprinted legs with Dark Stone Gray hip piece.
Accessories
Traditional black fabric cape with a scalloped bottom edge and a black rubberized cowl (style 21105) featuring short ears and white eyes.
Color Scheme
Primary Dark Stone Gray and Black with Gold accents on the belt and emblem border.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso front and back; the back features continuation of the belt and muscle definition; no printing on arms or legs.
Variants
Over 20 variants exist in this specific movie sub-theme alone, including 'Disco Batman', 'Tartan Batman', and various suit-only versions; sh312 is the standard 'Tactical' version.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include fraying on the soft fabric cape and 'silvering' or bite marks on the soft plastic cowl. The neck area of the torso is prone to small hairline stress cracks.
Estimated Value
Used Complete: $3.00 - $5.00 USD; New/Mint: $6.00 - $9.00 USD. Value is kept low due to high market saturation.
Price (New)
N/A (Included in sets ranging from $10.00 polybags to $100.00+ play sets like 70909 Batcave Break-in).
Compatible Sets
70900 The Joker Balloon Escape, 70903 The Riddler Riddle Racer, 70905 The Batmobile, 70909 Batcave Break-in, 70917 The Ultimate Batmobile, 30521 The Mini Batmobile polybag.
Character Background
Based on Will Arnett's portrayal of Bruce Wayne/Batman in The LEGO Batman Movie (2017), characterized by his narcissism, loneliness, and love of heavy metal.
Design Notes
Features a specialized cowl mold that allow the white headband on the minifigure's head to align perfectly with the eye holes, creating a comic-accurate 'blank eye' look.
Similar Minifigures
sh329 (Batman - Utility Belt), sh204 (Batman - Scowl), and other variants from the 2017-2018 movie line.
Collectibility
High volume but moderate demand; it is a foundational piece for any LEGO Batman Movie collection, though not a high-value investment piece.
History
This design marked a shift where LEGO began adding significantly more detail to the utility belt, moving away from simple line drawings to 3D-effect gold pouch printing.
Interesting Facts
The 'eyes' of this figure are actually a white band printed on the forehead; without the mask, the figure appears to be wearing a sweatband or sports strap.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other 'Batsuits' from the film on a rotating rack to mimic the Batcave scene from the movie. Use a spotlight to catch the gold printing details.
Modification Potential
Excellent for purist customs; the torso is highly sought after for creating 'The Batman' (2022) or 'Arkham' style custom figures due to the heavy tactical detailing.
Overall Assessment
A quintessential 2010s-era Batman. While common, the printing quality and specific cowl mold make it one of the most aesthetically pleasing and movie-accurate figures produced by LEGO.