Batman - Black Suit, Spiky Ears, Yellow Oval Chest Logo
bat001 · Batman (Classic)
Batman I / DC Super Heroes · 2006
Figure ID
bat001
Theme
Batman (Classic)
Year Released
2006
Rarity
Common
Head
Black head with white glowing eyes and open-mouth smirk, single-sided printing, paired with the classic hard plastic black cowl with long spiky ears.
Torso
Black torso with yellow and black oval Bat-symbol logo, grey utility belt print, black arms, and black hands.
Legs
Plain black legs with standard black hip piece and no side printing.
Accessories
Standard soft fabric black cape attached around the neck under the head and cowl.
Color Scheme
Black, yellow, and metallic silver/white accents on the face printing.
Printing Details
Simple pad printing characteristic of mid-2000s LEGO licensed themes, featuring the classic oval Batman chest emblem.
Variants
Includes versions with light bluish grey cowl accents or later versions with dual-molded heads and more detailed armor printing.
Condition Notes
Prone to wear on the chest emblem printing, scratching on the hard plastic cowl ears, and edge fraying on the fabric cape.
Estimated Value
5.00 USD to 12.00 USD depending on the condition of the cape and printing.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from 20 USD to 100 USD in 2006.
Compatible Sets
7779 Batman Dragster: Catwoman Pursuit, 7780 The Batboat: Hunt for Killer Croc, 7888 The Tumbler: Joker's Ice Cream Surprise
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 Batman.
Design Notes
Features the iconic hard plastic cowl with long pointed ears which was standard for the initial 2006-2008 Batman wave before transitioning to softer rubber cowls.
Similar Minifigures
bat002 (Batman with dark bluish grey suit), bat003 (Batman with jet pack)
Collectibility
Moderate to high for nostalgia collectors of the original 2006 LEGO Batman theme.
History
Introduced in the inaugural 2006 LEGO Batman wave, marking the official launch of modern DC Comics sets.
Interesting Facts
The hard plastic cowl used for this figure is notorious for scratching easily and was phased out in later iterations.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark themed baseplate alongside classic villains like The Joker or Catwoman from the 2006 sets.
Modification Potential
Can be easily combined with newer fabric capes or integrated into custom retro Gotham MOCs.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic staple of early licensed LEGO themes that holds decent value for pure nostalgia and represents the golden era of 2000s superhero sets.