Batman - Light Gray Suit, Black Cowl, Scowl
bat001 · Batman
Classic LEGO Batman (2006-2008) · 2006
Figure ID
bat001
Theme
Batman
Year Released
2006
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
White pupils with black mask outline printed on a solid white head piece, topped with the classic hard plastic black cowl with medium ears.
Torso
Light gray torso with prominent black muscle shading, silver-outlined black bat symbol on the chest, and a yellow utility belt with a square buckle. Features black arms and light purple/lavender hands (note: lavender hands indicate variant mixing, as standard bat001 featured black hands).
Legs
Dual-molded or printed black hips with light gray legs featuring black boot printing at the lower section.
Accessories
Standard soft black fabric cape with two neck holes that slips over the neck stalk underneath the head and cowl.
Color Scheme
Light gray, black, yellow, and flesh/white head with accidental or swapped lavender hands.
Printing Details
Simple pad printing characteristic of mid-2000s licensed themes, featuring torso muscle outlines, chest emblem, and basic face graphics without back printing.
Variants
Appears with black hands in its original release (bat001), though this specific specimen displays swapped lavender hands likely from a custom build or error.
Condition Notes
Prone to fading of the light gray plastic over time, micro-scratching on the hard plastic cowl, and fraying on the fabric cape edges.
Estimated Value
USD 8 to USD 15 depending on completeness and hand color accuracy
Price (New)
Originally available in sets priced from USD 20 to USD 100+ during the 2006 wave.
Compatible Sets
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
Character Background
Bruce Wayne, billionaire industrialist by day and vigilante Batman by night, protecting Gotham City from its colorful rogues' gallery.
Design Notes
Represents the first generation of licensed LEGO Batman figures before the transition to flesh-toned standard heads and more complex molded cowls.
Similar Minifigures
bat002 (Batman with dark gray suit), bat007 (Batman with glide suit), and various later iterations from DC Super Heroes.
Collectibility
High collectibility among nostalgic fans of the original 2006 LEGO Batman wave, serving as a cornerstone piece for DC collectors.
History
Introduced alongside the launch of the highly successful 2006 LEGO Batman theme, establishing the baseline design for Gotham's hero for years.
Interesting Facts
The original 2006 Batman figures utilized classic yellow heads with printed white eyes under the mask, contrasting with later flesh-toned versions.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark gray or black LEGO plate inside a dust-free acrylic case alongside classic villains like the 2006 Joker and Penguin.
Modification Potential
High potential for purist upgrades, such as swapping out the swapped lavender hands for correct black hands or pairing with custom cloth capes.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic and highly iconic early licensed minifigure with moderate value, excellent display appeal for classic DC fans, though hampered slightly by non-standard hand colors in this image.