The Joker - Lime Vest
sh005 · Super Heroes
DC Universe / Batman · 2012
Figure ID
sh005
Theme
Super Heroes
Year Released
2012
Rarity
Common to Uncommon. While it is a retired figure from over a decade ago, it was mass-produced in widely available sets.
Head
White head with a wide, red-lipped grin and exposed yellow teeth. Green eyebrows and a messy green hair piece (molded plastic).
Torso
Dark purple jacket with lime green sleeves and gray hands. Printing includes a lime green vest, orange bow tie, and a pearl gold pocket watch chain.
Legs
Plain dark purple legs with no printing.
Accessories
Missing its original set accessories, which typically included a large gun or a 'Bang!' flag pistol. Currently shown without handheld items.
Color Scheme
A classic Joker palette: Purple jacket/pants, Lime Green vest/sleeves/hair, and White face skin tone.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso (front) and head. Lacks back torso printing and leg printing, which was standard for the 2012 era.
Variants
This is the 'sh005' version. Other variants include the 2006 classic (bat005) and more modern versions like the Joker from 'The LEGO Batman Movie'.
Condition Notes
Prone to 'torso cracks' on the sides under the armpits and loose hip joints. The green hair piece can show paint wear on the tips if played with heavily.
Estimated Value
Used: $5.00 - $8.00 USD. New: Hard to value as a standalone, but the original sets are worth significantly more.
Price (New)
N/A (Individual figure). Came in sets ranging from $12.99 (6863) to $69.99 (6857).
Compatible Sets
6863 Batwing Battle Over Gotham City, 6857 The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape, 10672 Batman: Defend the Batcave.
Character Background
The Joker is Batman's arch-nemesis, first appearing in DC Comics in 1940. This version is inspired by his classic comic book appearance.
Design Notes
Introduced a new era of DC minifigures following the end of the 2006-2008 Batman line, featuring more vibrant colors and updated facial expressions.
Similar Minifigures
sh133 Joker (Orange suit), bat005 Joker (Classic 2006), sh309 Joker (Long Coat).
Collectibility
Moderate. It is a core character for any DC collection, but due to many newer, more detailed versions, its value has remained relatively stable.
History
Launched as part of the initial 2012 LEGO Super Heroes DC Universe wave, which revitalized the partnership between LEGO and DC after a 4-year hiatus.
Interesting Facts
The Ronaldinho figure pictured next to it is a known high-quality 'bootleg' or custom figure, as LEGO never officially released a Brazil/Nike licensed Ronaldinho.
Display Suggestions
Looks best when paired with the sh002 Batman. Displaying it in a Funhouse MOC highlights the purple and green contrast.
Modification Potential
Excellent for 'purist' customs. The head and hair are frequently used by fans to create 1966 Cesar Romero-style Jokers with the mustache visible.
Overall Assessment
A solid, nostalgic figure for collectors of the 2012 Super Heroes era. Reliable quality but lacks the detail of modern arm/leg printing seen in later releases.