The Joker - Classic Purple Suit with Orange Vest
bat005 · Batman
Classic Batman / 2006 Wave · 2006
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
bat005
Theme
Batman
Year Released
2006
Rarity
Uncommon
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic classic from the early days of LEGO licensed themes. Essential for completing the 2006 Batman wave, though condition varies widely on the secondary market.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuationEstimated value ranges from $5 to $15 USD for used incomplete/complete, and up to $25+ USD for pristine condition with original hair.
Original Retail
Originally available in 2006 sets priced between $20 and $100 USD depending on the specific set size.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
White head with classic Joker face printing featuring a wide red grin, green eyes, black eyebrows, and purple lip/cheek lines. Missing hair piece in the image.
Torso
Purple jacket torso with an orange vest underneath, a green bow tie, and a white flower lapel pin. Grey hands.
Legs
Plain solid purple legs with a purple hip piece.
Accessories
None present in the image, though typically came with a green hair piece and sometimes a Tommy gun or joy buzzer depending on the set.
Printing Details
Classic 2006 era pad printing with simple line work and solid color fills on the torso and head. No back printing.
Color Scheme
Primary colors include purple, orange, green, and white, with grey hands, representing the classic comic book aesthetic of the character.
Known Variants
Variants include versions with different facial expressions from later waves, and the original dark grey hands or light grey hands depending on the exact production batch.
Condition Notes
The figure shown is incomplete (missing hair) and shows mild wear on the face printing and grey hands. Check for cracks in the torso sides and clutch power.
Found In Sets
7782 The Batwing: The Joker's Aerial Assault, 7785 Arkham Asylum
Character Background
The Joker is Batman's archnemesis, a criminal mastermind with a warped, sadistic sense of humor and a white-skin, green-hair appearance resulting from a chemical accident.
Design Notes
Represents the foundational design for LEGO's early DC Super Heroes era before the modern Superhero themes established standard dual-molding and intricate textures.
History
Released at the very beginning of the licensed LEGO Batman theme in 2006, paving the way for the massive DC Super Heroes and LEGO Batman Movie lines.
Interesting Facts
This version of the Joker predates the official DC Super Heroes theme by five years, launching under the dedicated Batman banner.
Collectibility
High demand among nostalgic LEGO Batman collectors who seek out the original 2006 wave figures.
Similar Minifigures
Other early Batman theme villains like Two-Face (bat007) and The Riddler (bat003) from the 2006 wave.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside other 2006 Batman wave characters on a standard black LEGO display plate under low UV lighting.
Modification Potential
Can be upgraded with modern custom hair pieces or combined with newer custom fabric coattails for a more detailed display piece.