Batman - Dark Gray Suit, Yellow Belt, White Pupils
bat001 · Batman
Batman I · 2006
Figure ID
bat001
Theme
Batman
Year Released
2006
Rarity
Common
Head
Black head with white eyes/pupils printed in the cowl eyeholes and a stern or slightly gritted teeth mouth expression, underneath a solid black cowl with medium ears.
Torso
Dark gray torso with black outlining, a yellow and black Batman oval logo on the chest, and a printed yellow utility belt extending around the waist.
Legs
Plain dark gray legs and matching dark gray hip piece.
Accessories
Typically comes with a black Batarang accessory, though none are pictured in this specific shot.
Color Scheme
Dark gray, black, and yellow with light flesh hands.
Printing Details
Simple early-era pad printing featuring the iconic yellow-oval bat symbol, simple belt details, and white eyeholes on the head piece.
Variants
Appears in multiple variations including versions with light gray suits, blue suits, and later dual-molded cowls with flesh-colored chins.
Condition Notes
Prone to wear on the chest logo and utility belt printing due to friction with the cowl and regular play. Check the clutch power and look for scratches on the dark gray plastic.
Estimated Value
5.00 USD to 12.00 USD depending on condition and whether accessories like the Batarang are included.
Price (New)
Originally available in 2006 sets ranging from 20 USD to 100 USD depending on the set size.
Compatible Sets
7779 Batman Dragster: Catwoman Pursuit, 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 operates as Batman, a vigilante protecting Gotham City from criminals and supervillains after witnessing the murder of his parents.
Design Notes
Represents the classic 2006 launch of the LEGO Batman theme, using the older solid black cowl piece where the face is printed directly onto a standard head viewed through cutouts.
Similar Minifigures
Other early DC Super Heroes Batman variants from 2006-2008 such as bat002 or bat006.
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility as a nostalgia piece for the original 2006 LEGO Batman wave, highly sought after by theme completists.
History
Launched the highly successful modern LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes era before the superhero theme was officially folded into Super Heroes in 2012.
Interesting Facts
This specific wave of Batman sets predates the official DC Super Heroes banner and laid the foundation for the entire LEGO Batman Movie and Super Heroes subthemes.
Display Suggestions
Display on a simple black LEGO plate alongside early rogues like the 2006 Joker or Penguin figures inside a dust-free acrylic case.
Modification Potential
Can be upgraded using purist parts by swapping the solid head with a dual-molded flesh chin cowl from later iterations, though traditional collectors prefer keeping it stock.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic staple of mid-2000s LEGO design that holds strong sentimental value for collectors who grew up with the original Batman theme.