Batman - Black Suit, Yellow Oval Chest Insignia, White Eyes, Smirk Expression
bat001 · Batman (Classic)
LEGO Batman I · 2006
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
bat001
Theme
Batman (Classic)
Year Released
2006
Rarity
Common
Overall Assessment
An iconic piece of LEGO history that marks the beginning of the highly successful LEGO Batman product line
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation$5.00 to $10.00 USD depending on condition
Original Retail
Came packaged inside various 2006-2008 LEGO Batman sets ranging from $20 to $100 retail
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Flesh tone with white eyes, determined smirk expression, dual-sided with an angry/gritting expression on the reverse
Torso
Black torso with detailed grey muscle shading and the iconic yellow/black oval Batman chest emblem, black arms and hands
Legs
Plain black unprinted legs attached to a bright yellow utility belt piece
Accessories
Black scalloped fabric cape and a black Batarang
Printing Details
Pad-printed torso with high-detail grey muscle lines and crisp yellow-and-black oval logo emblem; head features clean white eye prints
Color Scheme
Black, bright yellow, and light flesh tone accents
Known Variants
Includes a light grey suit variant from the same wave and versions without dual-sided facial expressions
Condition Notes
Check for fading or wear on the yellow oval chest logo and scratches on the glossy black cowl and torso
Found In Sets
7779 Batman Dragster: The Batmobile Chase, 7780 The Batboat: Hunt for Killer Croc, 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
Character Background
Batman is the superhero alter ego of billionaire Bruce Wayne, dedicated to protecting Gotham City from criminals and supervillains using his intellect, physical prowess, and gadgets
Design Notes
Features the classic 1st generation Batman cowl with medium-length pointed ears and standard hollow studs
History
Debuted in the inaugural 2006 launch of the LEGO Batman theme, laying the design groundwork for future DC Comics superhero minifigures
Interesting Facts
This initial 2006 wave predates the official LEGO Super Heroes DC theme by five years, launching independently as its own dedicated line
Collectibility
Moderate demand among nostalgia collectors of the original 2006 LEGO Batman theme wave
Similar Minifigures
bat002, bat007, sh016
Display Suggestions
Display alongside classic villains like The Joker and The Penguin from the same 2006 wave on a black baseplate
Modification Potential
Can be easily upgraded with modern dual-molded utility belts or cloth capes from recent DC sets