Batman - Utility Belt, Black Cowl, Armor Suit
sh016 · Super Heroes
DC Comics · 2012
Figure ID
sh016
Theme
Super Heroes
Year Released
2012
Rarity
Common
Head
Black head with white glowing eyes and grim expression, dual-sided printing with a firm set mouth on one side and an angry/gritting expression on the reverse.
Torso
Black torso with detailed grey and yellow armor muscle outlines, black bat symbol inside a yellow oval on the chest, and utility belt printing running along the bottom. Black arms and black hands.
Legs
Plain black unprinted legs attached to a standard black hip piece.
Accessories
Standard black Batarang, black grappling hook gun, small black fabric cape, and the buildable mini-pod/armor station with computer console seen in the image from set 6857.
Color Scheme
Predominantly black with striking yellow and grey accent printing on the chest and utility belt.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing featuring sharp metallic-yellow and grey tones over a solid black plastic body, crisp white eye graphics, and clean line work on the muscular torso armor.
Variants
Features the classic 2012-2015 era Batman torso design with the yellow oval chest logo before LEGO transitioned heavily towards the New 52 and movie-accurate all-black or dark bluish-grey tactical suits.
Condition Notes
Prone to minor scuffing on the top of the black cowl and potential wear on the yellow chest printing if handled excessively. Check for clutch power in arms and legs.
Estimated Value
Used complete is typically valued between $5.00 and $9.00 USD depending on the inclusion of the set-specific accessories and pod.
Price (New)
Originally released in sets ranging from $12.99 to $69.99 USD in 2012.
Compatible Sets
6857 The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape, 6860 The Batcave, 6863 Batwing Battle Over Gotham City
Character Background
Bruce Wayne, billionaire playboy of Gotham City, who fights crime as the vigilante Batman following the murder of his parents.
Design Notes
Represents the quintessential classic comic-book-inspired aesthetic of the early 2012 LEGO DC Super Heroes relaunch, utilizing the standard pointy-eared cowl introduced in 2006.
Similar Minifigures
Batman variants from the 2012-2014 wave including sh002, sh015, and various other comic-style iterations.
Collectibility
Moderately collectible for DC fans looking to complete the initial 2012 Super Heroes wave, though widely produced across multiple sets.
History
Introduced at the absolute start of the revived LEGO DC Super Heroes theme in 2012, setting the visual standard for Batman figures for several years.
Interesting Facts
This specific era of Batman is heavily featured in the classic LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes video game released the same year.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed inside its original small containment pod setup from set 6857 or alongside classic villains like The Joker and Harley Quinn on a standard black LEGO display plate.
Modification Potential
Excellent base figure for custom purist Batman variants by swapping out capes, cowls, or leg pieces from later eras.
Overall Assessment
A staple and essential figure for any early LEGO DC Super Heroes collection, combining iconic comic book styling with high nostalgic value.