Batman - Standard, Black Cowl, Molded Mask with White Eyes and Grin
bat001 · Batman
Classic Batman / Original 2006 Wave · 2006
Figure ID
bat001
Theme
Batman
Year Released
2006
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Black head with white eyes and closed-mouth grin printing, paired with the classic hard plastic black Batman cowl with medium ears.
Torso
Black torso with silver/grey muscular outline printing and the classic yellow oval Batman chest logo with black bat silhouette. Plain black arms and black hands.
Legs
Plain black standard legs and black hip piece without printing.
Accessories
Standard scalloped edge soft fabric black cape that attaches via the neck hole under the head and cowl.
Color Scheme
Predominantly black with yellow and grey/silver accents on the chest emblem and torso musculature printing.
Printing Details
Simple pad printing characteristic of mid-2000s licensed themes, featuring the iconic yellow oval logo and basic grey torso lines.
Variants
Variants include versions with light bluish grey hands, different facial expressions, and later iterations featuring dual-molded cowls or more detailed modern printing.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include fading or scratching on the torso chest emblem, dust trapped in the fabric cape, and micro-scratches on the hard plastic cowl.
Estimated Value
$5.00 to $12.00 USD depending on overall condition and presence of the original cape.
Price (New)
Originally available in 2006 sets ranging from $20 to $100 USD.
Compatible Sets
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, 7785 Arkham Asylum
Character Background
Bruce Wayne, a billionaire industrialist who witnesses the murder of his parents as a child and trains to fight crime in Gotham City as the vigilante Batman.
Design Notes
Features the classic hard plastic cowl used during the launch of the LEGO Batman theme in 2006 before transitioning to softer rubberized cowls in later years.
Similar Minifigures
bat002, bat003, and later versions of LEGO Batman from the Super Heroes theme.
Collectibility
High nostalgia factor for collectors who grew up with the original 2006 Batman sets, making it a foundational piece for DC superhero collections.
History
Introduced alongside the debut of the LEGO Batman theme in 2006, marking LEGO's first major foray into DC Comics properties outside of Batman's movie-specific appearances.
Interesting Facts
The hard plastic cowl of this figure is rigid and prone to resting slightly higher on the head than modern flexible rubber cowls.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark grey or black baseplate alongside classic villains from the 2006 wave like The Joker, The Penguin, or Two-Face.
Modification Potential
Can be upgraded using purist custom methods by swapping the torso for a modern detailed version while keeping the classic head and cowl.
Overall Assessment
An essential nostalgic piece for any LEGO Batman collector, representing the foundational design of the theme with classic charm.