The Joker - Lime Vest and Bow Tie
bat005 · Batman
Original 2006 Wave · 2006
Figure ID
bat005
Theme
Batman
Year Released
2006
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
White skin, green eyes, black eyebrows, wide sinister open-mouth grin showing yellowed teeth, dual-sided printing with an alternate worried/scared expression on the back. Topped with a bright green tousled hair piece.
Torso
Purple vest over a lime green shirt with dark green lapels, featuring a printed orange and yellow bow tie and a silver pocket watch chain. Green arms and white hands.
Legs
Plain dark purple legs with matching dark purple hip piece.
Accessories
None standard included for this specific iteration, though some set variations included a crowbar or water pistol.
Color Scheme
Bright green, purple, white, orange, yellow, and silver highlights.
Printing Details
Classic mid-2000s Batman era printing. Simple torso front print with pocket watch chain and lapels, dual-sided face print, no arm or leg printing.
Variants
Appeared in a couple of sets during the 2006-2008 Batman run with minor face variations or packaging changes.
Condition Notes
Prone to wear on the white face printing (scratches on nose or mouth), yellowing of white head and hands due to age, and cracking along the torso side walls.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $15.00 USD depending on condition and completeness.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from $20 to $100 in 2006.
Compatible Sets
7782 The Batwing: The Joker's Aerial Assault (2006), 7785 Arkham Asylum (2006)
Character Background
The Joker is Batman's archenemy, a psychopathic criminal mastermind with a warped, sadistic sense of humor, originating from DC Comics.
Design Notes
Represents the classic comic book look adapted for the initial launch of the LEGO Batman theme, bridging old-school solid yellow heads with the modern flesh/white tone era.
Similar Minifigures
Other early DC Batman Jokers from 2006-2008, such as bat021.
Collectibility
Moderate demand among nostalgia collectors of the original 2006 LEGO Batman line.
History
Debuted in the inaugural 2006 LEGO Batman theme wave, which laid the groundwork for the later LEGO Super Heroes lines.
Interesting Facts
This version of the Joker predates the DC Super Heroes branding and features the classic white-skinned face style unique to the mid-2000s Batman theme.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside the 2006 Batman and Harley Quinn figures on a standard black LEGO display plate.
Modification Potential
Great for purist custom retro Batman scenes or MOCs of Arkham Asylum.
Overall Assessment
A fantastic nostalgia piece with a classic charm, representing the golden age of early licensed LEGO themes.