Batman - Utility Belt, Black Cowl, Scowl
bat001 · Super Heroes
Batman (Classic) · 2006
Figure ID
bat001
Theme
Super Heroes
Year Released
2006
Rarity
Common
Head
Flesh tone, dual-sided printing with white eyes, scowling mouth on one side and smirk on the reverse, standard Batman cowled headgear with long ears in black.
Torso
Black torso with detailed grey muscle shading, classic yellow and black oval bat symbol on the front, plain black arms, and black hands.
Legs
Plain black legs with a yellow utility belt piece snapped over the hips.
Accessories
Standard black fabric cape with two neck holes.
Color Scheme
Black, yellow, and grey, featuring a traditional dark color palette representing the early 2000s LEGO Batman aesthetic.
Printing Details
Pad printed torso with silver/grey muscle lines and a yellow/black oval emblem; dual-sided head with white eye prints on the cowl-less face underneath the mask.
Variants
Includes versions with light flesh skin tones, grey-suited variants, and later iterations featuring dual-molded cowls or different torso muscle line details.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include chipping on the yellow utility belt, fading or wear on the torso bat emblem, and micro-tears around the neck holes of the fabric cape.
Estimated Value
Used complete: $4.00 - $8.00 USD; New/Sealed: N/A as an individual figure.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets priced from $20 to $100+ during the 2006 wave.
Compatible Sets
7779 Batman Dragster: The Catwoman Pursuit, 7780 The Batboat: Hunt for Killer Croc, 7781 The Batmobile: Two-Face's Escape, 7782 The Batwing: The Joker's Aerial Assault, 7783 The Batcave: The Penguin and Mr. Freeze's Invasion, 7784 The Batmobile: Ultimate Collectors' Edition
Character Background
Batman is the superhero alter ego of billionaire Bruce Wayne, protecting Gotham City from criminals and iconic villains like the Joker, The Penguin, and Two-Face using his intellect, gadgets, and combat skills.
Design Notes
Introduced the modern Batman minifigure design with the standard hard plastic cowl and the classic yellow oval chest logo, bridging older generic minifigures with licensed themes.
Similar Minifigures
Batman variants from the 2006-2008 Batman line, LEGO Batman Movie series, and DC Super Heroes themes.
Collectibility
Moderate demand among nostalgia collectors of the original 2006 LEGO Batman line, though widely produced.
History
Debuted in the inaugural wave of LEGO Batman in 2006, marking the official launch of the enduring DC Super Heroes partnership with Warner Bros.
Interesting Facts
This specific figure was featured prominently in promotional material for the original 2006 LEGO Batman theme and the highly popular Traveller's Tales video game LEGO Batman: The Videogame.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark grey or black baseplate alongside classic Gotham villains from the 2006 wave inside an acrylic dust-proof case.
Modification Potential
Highly compatible with modern custom cape elements, custom weapons like Batarangs, or mixed with parts from later DC Super Heroes iterations.
Overall Assessment
A foundational and iconic licensed minifigure that holds strong nostalgic value for early 2000s LEGO collectors, featuring classic printing and solid durability.