Batman - Dark Gray Suit, Yellow Belt, Black Mask and Cape
bat001 · Batman (Classic)
LEGO Batman I · 2006
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
bat001
Theme
Batman (Classic)
Year Released
2006
Rarity
Common
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic and essential piece for any superhero collector, representing the golden era of the original 2006 LEGO Batman line.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation$5 to $12 USD depending on overall condition and presence of the original cape.
Original Retail
Originally available in 2006 sets ranging from $20 to $100.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Light flesh flesh tone with stern white eyes and mouth expression, single-sided printing, paired with a classic black molded plastic cowl with medium ears.
Torso
Dark bluish gray torso with black outline and yellow oval bat-symbol on the front, yellow utility belt printing, gray arms, and black hands.
Legs
Plain black legs with black hip piece.
Accessories
Standard black fabric cape with a single neck hole.
Printing Details
Simple early-era pad printing on the torso front only; back is unprinted. Head features simple white eye slits over flesh tone.
Color Scheme
Dark bluish gray, black, and yellow accents.
Known Variants
Variants include light gray suit versions and versions with alternative facial expressions from later waves.
Condition Notes
Check for fading or scratching on the torso printing, dust accumulation in the cowl recesses, and fraying edges on the cloth cape.
Found In Sets
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
Bruce Wayne, billionaire industrialist by day and vigilante crime-fighter known as Batman by night, protecting Gotham City.
Design Notes
Features the classic 2006 molded plastic cowl introduced at the launch of the original LEGO Batman theme, bridging old-school simplicity and modern licensed detail.
History
Introduced in 2006 as part of the debut wave of the LEGO Batman theme, establishing the standard look for the Dark Knight for several years.
Interesting Facts
This specific figure is the foundational design that launched LEGO's incredibly successful partnership with DC Comics.
Collectibility
Moderately high demand among nostalgic collectors who grew up with the original 2006 LEGO Batman sets.
Similar Minifigures
bat002, bat003, and various modern DC Super Heroes Batman figures.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a standard black LEGO baseplate alongside classic rogues like The Joker and The Penguin from the 2006 wave.
Modification Potential
Can be easily upgraded with modern dual-molded legs or updated face prints from current DC Super Heroes sets.