The Joker - Lime Vest and Bow Tie
sh005 · Super Heroes
Batman · 2006 (released as part of the initial Batman theme wave)
Figure ID
sh005
Theme
Super Heroes
Year Released
2006 (released as part of the initial Batman theme wave)
Rarity
Rare
Head
White head with wide red-lipped open-mouth grin, black jagged teeth, green eyes, and purple makeup above eyes; styled green hair piece
Torso
Dark purple jacket with light green plaid vest, yellow buttons, green bow tie, and orange flower lapel
Legs
Plain dark purple legs with standard dark purple hips
Accessories
Soft purple fabric cape
Color Scheme
Dark purple, bright green, white, yellow, orange, and red
Printing Details
Classic 2006 era pad printing with sharp lines on the torso and expressive face details; no back printing or leg printing
Variants
Appears in two sets with minor variations in production runs, notably different facial expression variants across later Batman waves
Condition Notes
Watch for wear on the soft fabric cape, fading on the white head, and scratching on the torso and face prints
Estimated Value
15 to 30 USD depending on condition and presence of cape
Price (New)
Came in sets ranging from 20 to 100 USD originally
Compatible Sets
7782 The Batwing: The Joker's Aerial Assault (2006), 7785 Arkham Asylum (2006)
Character Background
The Joker is Batman's archenemy, a master criminal with a warped, sadistic sense of humor and a chaotic clown-like appearance
Design Notes
Iconic early DC Super Heroes design utilizing the classic molded spiky hair piece and standard fabric cape
Similar Minifigures
Other early DC Batman villains like The Riddler and Two-Face from the 2006 wave
Collectibility
High collectibility for classic Batman and DC Super Heroes completionists
History
Part of the foundational 2006 LEGO Batman line that preceded the modern DC Super Heroes theme
Interesting Facts
This classic grinning design set the aesthetic standard for LEGO Jokers for several years before modern dual-molded pieces were introduced
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark grey or black baseplate alongside early 2006 Batman and Robin minifigures
Modification Potential
Great for purist customisations or classic Batman dioramas
Overall Assessment
An absolute must-have classic for DC Super Heroes collectors, capturing the quintessential early aesthetic of the Batman theme