Orca
sh357 · The LEGO Batman Movie
Collectible Minifigures, Series 1 · 2017
Figure ID
sh357
Theme
The LEGO Batman Movie
Year Released
2017
Rarity
Uncommon; part of a blind-bag series but specifically distributed in the LEGO Batman Movie CMF line.
Head
Standard minifigure head hidden beneath a large specialized Orca headpiece. The mask features red eyes, white shark-tooth printing around the mouth opening, and a molded dorsal fin.
Torso
Black torso with white belly print transitioning into a light bluish-gray 'gills' pattern on the upper chest. Black arms and black hands.
Legs
Dual-molded black and white legs with black printing that mimics the tail/flipper patterns of a killer whale.
Accessories
Typically none included within the blind bag for this specific character, though his 'mask' is a large specialized headpiece that covers the entire torso.
Color Scheme
Classic monochrome black and white with red eye accents, staying true to both the animal and the Batman rogue character design.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the headpiece (teeth/eyes), torso front, and dual-molded legs. No back printing on the torso as it's covered by the tail/mask element.
Variants
This is the only official LEGO minifigure of the Orca character.
Condition Notes
Watch for paint rubbing on the red eyes and white teeth of the headpiece. The mask piece fits tightly and can sometimes cause slight clutch-power stress on the neck.
Estimated Value
Used: $4.00 - $6.00 USD; New/Sealed in bag: $8.00 - $12.00 USD.
Price (New)
$3.99 USD original retail price in January 2017.
Compatible Sets
71017 The LEGO Batman Movie Series 1 Collectible Minifigures.
Character Background
Orca (Grace Balin) is a DC Comics villain who was a marine biologist transformed into a whale-human hybrid. She appeared briefly in The LEGO Batman Movie as part of the Rogues Gallery.
Design Notes
The headpiece is a significant mold, similar to the Shark Suit Guy from Series 15, but with distinct Orca markings and the dorsal fin shape.
Similar Minifigures
Shark Suit Guy (col15-13), Penguin (sh312), and other Batman Movie obscure villains like Killer Moth or Mime.
Collectibility
High for Batman enthusiasts and CMF completionists; moderate for general collectors as she is a 'D-list' DC villain.
History
Debuted as part of the massive character expansion for the 2017 LEGO Batman Movie, which introduced many obscure comic book characters to minifigure form for the first time.
Interesting Facts
Despite her monstrous look, in the film, Orca is seen at the end helping Batman, showing her more heroic comics origins as a biologist who wanted to help people.
Display Suggestions
Looks best in an underwater-themed vignette or lined up with the other 19 characters from the LEGO Batman Movie CMF Series 1.
Modification Potential
The headpiece is often used by MOC builders to create 'Shark-man' or 'Atlantean' style warriors for fantasy settings.
Overall Assessment
A fun, well-printed figure that captures the quirky aesthetic of the LEGO Batman Movie. It is a great example of LEGO's willingness to produce niche characters with high-quality unique molds.