The Joker - Tim Burton's 1989 Batman Version
bat005 · Batman
Batman (1st Wave) · 2006
Figure ID
bat005
Theme
Batman
Year Released
2006
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
White skin, red painted smile extending past lips, heavy black makeup around eyes, slicked-back black hair piece
Torso
Purple suit jacket over a lime green vest with a yellow flower lapel and a green bow tie, yellow-green plaid pattern
Legs
Plain purple legs with purple hip piece
Accessories
None currently shown, though originally often came with a purple top hat, cane, or laughing gas gun
Color Scheme
Purple, lime green, white, and black
Printing Details
Classic mid-2000s Batman printing style, detailed front torso with lime green plaid pattern, single-sided face print with classic comic/movie hybrid expression
Variants
Appeared in a slightly different variation in later 1989 Batwing sets, but this specific version is tied to the 2006 wave
Condition Notes
Check for print wear on the torso vest pattern and yellowing on the white head piece. Hand clutch and arm stiffness should be verified
Estimated Value
10 to 20 USD depending on condition and presence of original accessories
Price (New)
Came in sets ranging from 20 to 100 USD originally
Compatible Sets
7782 The Batwing: The Joker's Aerial Assault (2006)
Character Background
The Joker is Batman's archnemesis, a criminal mastermind with a warped, sadistic sense of humor. This version is inspired by Jack Nicholson's iconic portrayal of the character in Tim Burton's 1989 Batman film
Design Notes
Utilizes the classic 2006 Batman theme face printing style with stark white skin and exaggerated facial features before flesh tones became standard for licensed themes
Similar Minifigures
Other early Batman villains from 2006-2008 such as The Riddler, The Penguin, and Two-Face
Collectibility
Moderately high for nostalgia collectors of the original 2006 LEGO Batman line, highly appreciated by DC Super Heroes completists
History
Introduced at the launch of the original LEGO Batman theme in 2006, marking LEGO's return to DC Comics properties with dedicated sets
Interesting Facts
This minifigure design pre-dates the transition of licensed themes to flesh-toned minifigures, keeping the classic yellow-era aesthetic with white paint
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside the 2006 Batmobile or Batwing sets on a black collector plate
Modification Potential
Can be upgraded with modern purple suit leg printing from later iterations to create a purist custom hybrid
Overall Assessment
A fantastic piece of LEGO Batman history representing the golden age of the mid-2000s licensed themes with great nostalgic charm