Scarecrow - Dark Gray Suit
sh001 · Super Heroes
DC Universe - Batman · 2012, appearing in the first wave of the rebooted Super Heroes line following the retirement of the original Batman theme.
Figure ID
sh001
Theme
Super Heroes
Year Released
2012, appearing in the first wave of the rebooted Super Heroes line following the retirement of the original Batman theme.
Rarity
Uncommon. While it was the most common version of Scarecrow during the 2012 era, it was specific to only one set and has since been retired for over a decade.
Head
Tan head featuring a sack-texture print. It includes large, wide-eyed pupils with white highlights and a stitched mouth design. The head is single-sided and unique to this specific character design.
Torso
Dark Gray torso with a suit jacket print. It includes a blue necktie and a noose/rope detail wrapped around the neck and hanging down the left side. It features back printing of the suit contours and noose continuation.
Legs
Plain Dark Gray legs and hips, matching the suit color. There is no printing on the legs or the sides.
Accessories
The figure originally came with a fear gas canister (built from a transparent lime green 1x1 round brick and a syringe) and a pitchfork. The image shown is missing these accessories.
Color Scheme
Primary color is Dark Gray (suit), with Tan (mask/head) and Light Flesh (hands) accents. The printing adds Tan and Sand Green textures to the mask area.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing typical of the 2012 era. It features detailed line work on the sack mask and noose. Printing is present on the front and back of the torso, but no printing on the arms or legs.
Variants
This is the sh001 variant. Other variants include the 2006 version (bat005) with brown tattered clothes and the later 'The LEGO Batman Movie' version with a more complex molded mask and pizza-delivery outfit.
Condition Notes
The Dark Gray plastic is fairly durable, but the noose printing around the neck is prone to scratching if the head is rotated frequently. Common issues include 'torso cracks' at the side seams and loose neck clutch power.
Estimated Value
Used (Complete): $12.00 - $18.00 USD; New/Mint: $25.00+ USD; As pictured (missing accessories): $8.00 - $10.00 USD. Prices fluctuate based on the popularity of Batman-related media.
Price (New)
Originally available in set 6857 (The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape) which retailed for $39.99 USD in 2012.
Compatible Sets
Set 6857 (The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape), which was a LEGO Shop at Home and Toys 'R' Us exclusive in most regions.
Character Background
Dr. Jonathan Crane, also known as Scarecrow, is a classic Batman villain. This version is inspired by his more formal comic book appearances where he hides his straw-filled mask under a suit, emphasizing his dual identity as a disgraced professor.
Design Notes
This design was a significant upgrade from the 2006 version, moving away from the 'classic' castle-style straw head to a more realistic sack texture. It lacks the special molded 'hat-hair' pieces seen in later versions.
Similar Minifigures
Scarecrow (bat005), Scarecrow (sh332), and other 2012-era DC villains like the Joker (sh005) or The Riddler (sh008).
Collectibility
High. As it is the very first figure (sh001) in the massive 'Super Heroes' line, it holds historical significance for completionist collectors of DC and Marvel minifigures.
History
Released at the start of 2012 during the 'reboot' of LEGO's DC partnership. This figure marked the transition to more detailed facial expressions and back-printing as standard features.
Interesting Facts
Despite being the primary villain of Batman Begins, LEGO did not produce a 'Christopher Nolan' style Scarecrow until much later; this figure served as the 'modern' representation during the Dark Knight Rises era despite its comic-book look.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a Gotham City Arkham Asylum MOC or alongside the 6857 Funhouse set. Use a transparent green base to simulate fear gas clouds.
Modification Potential
The head is frequently used by customizers to create 'slasher' style horror figures or custom scarecrows for farm dioramas. The suit torso is versatile for any dark-gray suited professional.
Overall Assessment
A solid, mid-tier collectible. It is recognized for its unique 'noose' printing and its status as the entry point (sh001) for a decade of Super Heroes collecting. Recommendation: Buy if you can find it with original accessories.