Batman, Black Suit, Yellow Batman Logo
bat001 · Batman
The Videogame / Classic Batman (2006-2008) · 2006 - Debuted in the first wave of LEGO Batman sets (The Batcave: Penguin and Mr. Freeze's Invasion).
Figure ID
bat001
Theme
Batman
Year Released
2006 - Debuted in the first wave of LEGO Batman sets (The Batcave: Penguin and Mr. Freeze's Invasion).
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare. While widely distributed in 2006, it is retired and highly sought after as the 'original' modern Batman.
Head
Yellow classic head with a smirk and white 'headband' print to simulate the eyes through the cowl. Single-sided printing.
Torso
Black torso with yellow Batman logo inside an oval. Musculature and utility belt printed in light gray and yellow. Black arms and yellow hands.
Legs
Plain black legs, no printing. Standard hip joiner.
Accessories
Includes a black cowl (part 3991p01) with short ears and a black serrated Batarang. Cape (black cloth) is missing in the image.
Color Scheme
A classic '90s cinematic and '06 LEGO aesthetic: primarily black with high-contrast yellow highlights and light gray muscle outlines.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing for the era. Features the iconic 'yellow oval' logo. No leg or arm printing, typical of 2006 standards.
Variants
Standard yellow-head (bat001) and a later Light Flesh head version (bat001a) released in 2008 for the video game tie-in sets.
Condition Notes
Watch for 'nicks' on the cowl ears and torso cracks under the arms. Fraying of the cloth cape is the most common point of wear.
Estimated Value
Used: $15 - $25; New/Pristine: $45+. Value fluctuates based on set completeness and cape condition.
Price (New)
N/A (Individual figure). Originally in sets ranging from $9.99 (7779) to $89.99 (7783).
Compatible Sets
7779 Batman Dragster, 7780 The Batboat, 7782 The Batwing, 7783 The Batcave, 7785 Arkham Asylum.
Character Background
Bruce Wayne as Batman. This specific design is heavily inspired by the 1989/1992 Burton films and the 2008 LEGO Batman Video Game.
Design Notes
The first modern Batman. It introduced the 'cowl' mold that defined the character for several years before movie-specific molds appeared.
Similar Minifigures
bat002 (Grey Suit), bat001a (Flesh Head), and the 2012 DC Super Heroes reboot Batman (sh016).
Collectibility
High. This is a keystone figure for any DC collector as it represents the birth of the LEGO Batman theme.
History
Launched in 2006 as LEGO's first foray into licensed DC content; it paved the way for the entire DC Super Heroes line.
Interesting Facts
The yellow head was used to maintain the 'LEGO DNA' before the company switched to flesh-toned heads for all licensed themes.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed with the 2006 LEGO Batmobile (7781) or in a shadow box with the 2006 Joker and Robin.
Modification Potential
The cowl and Batarang are frequently used in 'purist' MOCs of 1980s-era Batman characters.
Overall Assessment
An iconic piece of LEGO history. Essential for hobbyists; the print is simple but represents a golden era of LEGO design.