The Joker - Lime Vest, Purple Suit, Purple Hat
bat005 · Batman
Classic LEGO Batman (2006-2008) · 2006
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
bat005
Theme
Batman
Year Released
2006
Rarity
Rare
Overall Assessment
A fantastic, nostalgic piece of LEGO history embodying the golden era of early licensed themes. Essential for any serious Batman collector.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuationBetween $15 and $30 USD depending on overall condition and inclusion of original accessories like the hat.
Original Retail
Originally included in sets retailing from $30 to $100 in 2006.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Classic white face with wide red smiling lips, black eyebrows, green eyes, and green hair visible under the hat. Single-sided printing.
Torso
Purple suit jacket over a lime green vest with a turquoise and yellow dotted tie and orange buttons. Detailed black lapel outlines and pocket printing. Purple arms and light purple hands.
Legs
Plain solid purple standard legs matching the jacket color.
Accessories
Purple fedora/trilby hat.
Printing Details
Classic 2006 era pad printing with vibrant colors, simple yet iconic facial expressions, and sharp lines on the vest and tie.
Color Scheme
Purple, lime green, bright light orange, turquoise, and white.
Known Variants
Appeared in a few early Batman sets with minor variations in hat inclusion, but this specific configuration with the hat and lime vest defines the 2006 original wave.
Condition Notes
Prone to wear on the facial printing, scratching on the purple hat, and loose hand clutch power over time. Check the back of the torso for fading or cracks.
Found In Sets
7782 The Batwing: The Joker's Aerial Assault (2006), 7888 The Tumbler: Joker's Ice Cream Surprise (2008)
Character Background
The Joker is Batman's arch-nemesis, a criminal mastermind with a warped, sadistic sense of humor, originating from DC Comics.
Design Notes
Features the classic pre-flesh era white face and early Batman character molding style, utilizing the classic fedora piece molded in bright purple.
History
Introduced at the launch of the highly successful LEGO Batman theme in 2006, laying the groundwork for all future DC Comics superhero minifigures.
Interesting Facts
This version of the Joker heavily draws inspiration from the classic comic book aesthetic rather than the 1989 Tim Burton film or the Christopher Nolan trilogy.
Collectibility
High collectibility among nostalgic LEGO Batman and DC Super Heroes collectors due to its status as a first-generation licensed character.
Similar Minifigures
bat021 Joker from the 2008 Batmobile set, and later variations from LEGO Batman 2 and DC Super Heroes themes.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark grey or black LEGO baseplate alongside the original 2006 Batman minifigure inside a dust-free acrylic display case.
Modification Potential
Can be used as a purist base for custom classic comic book Joker variants or retro MOC city crime scenes.