The Joker - Lime Vest, Lavender Suit Jacket, Checkered Vest Pattern
bat005 · Batman
Classic Batman / DC Super Heroes · 2006
Figure ID
bat005
Theme
Batman
Year Released
2006
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
White face printing with wide white-toothed grin, red lips, black eyes with white pupils, and sharp black eyebrows. Topped with a bright green molded hair piece with swept-back spiky locks.
Torso
Purple torso with a detailed printing of a lavender suit jacket, light blue and black checkered vest, orange inner waistcoat, and a bright lime green bow tie. Features white arms and white hands.
Legs
Plain dark purple standard legs and matching dark purple hip piece without any side or front printing.
Accessories
None included in this basic configuration, though variants of this figure often came with a black crowbar, a Tommy gun, or a water squirting flower.
Color Scheme
Classic Joker palette consisting of dark purple, bright green, white, lavender, light blue, and bright orange accents.
Printing Details
Early mid-2000s standard pad printing with crisp lines on the torso and head. Simple single-sided face and torso prints with no back printing or leg printing, characteristic of the 2006 Batman wave.
Variants
Appeared in a few early sets with minor facial expression updates or alternative hand colors in later waves, but this specific print combination matches the first-generation 2006 release.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include chipping on the white hand paint, scratching on the green hair piece, and torso wear around the arm sockets. Check for cracking on the torso sides.
Estimated Value
Used complete condition ranges from $10 to $20 USD depending on the tightness of the joints and condition of the white hands.
Price (New)
Originally available in 2006 sets priced between $20 and $100 USD depending on the size of the set.
Compatible Sets
Appeared in set 7782 The Batwing: The Joker's Aerial Assault (2006) and set 7785 Arkham Asylum (2006).
Character Background
The Joker is Batman's archenemy, an iconic criminal mastermind with a warped, sadistic sense of humor and a bleached white complexion resulting from a chemical plant accident.
Design Notes
Represents the definitive classic LEGO comic-book Joker design before the transition to flesh-toned minifigures and highly detailed modern printing techniques.
Similar Minifigures
Other early DC Batman villains from 2006-2008 such as The Riddler (bat007) and Two-Face (bat011).
Collectibility
Moderate to high collectibility among nostalgia collectors who prefer the classic yellow-era and early Batman themes over modern iterations.
History
Part of the foundational LEGO Batman wave launched in 2006, which successfully bridged the gap between classic licensed themes and modern intricate set designs.
Interesting Facts
This version of the Joker lacks flesh tones, maintaining the classic yellow-era tradition of yellow heads, though the Joker specifically received a unique white head mold.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark grey or black baseplate alongside the 2006 iteration of Batman and classic Batcave builds.
Modification Potential
Can be easily integrated into custom modular city crime scenes or updated with modern dual-molded leg pieces for a modernized purist custom.
Overall Assessment
A fantastic piece of LEGO history that captures the quintessential comic-book look of Batman's greatest villain with classic charm and appeal.