Batman - Dark Gray Suit, Yellow Belt, Black Mask and Cape
bat001 · Batman
Classic LEGO Batman (2006-2008) · 2006
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
bat001
Theme
Batman
Year Released
2006
Rarity
Common
Overall Assessment
An essential nostalgic piece for any DC or Batman LEGO collector, holding steady value and representing the golden era of mid-2000s licensed themes.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation$5 to $12 USD depending on condition and completeness.
Original Retail
Originally included in sets ranging from $20 to $100 USD during the 2006 release window.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Flesh-toned head with stern expression, white pupils, white mouth area, and black eyebrow/brow details; standard hollow stud head piece.
Torso
Dark gray torso with light gray muscular shading, classic black bat symbol inside a yellow oval on the chest, yellow utility belt printed with pouches at the waist; black hands and dark gray arms.
Legs
Black plain legs with black boot printing over the lower portion, matching the original 2006 classic wave styling.
Accessories
Standard black fabric cape with two neck holes, standard black Batman cowl with medium-length ears.
Printing Details
Pad-printed torso front with muscular details and utility belt; simple face print; no back printing as was standard for the 2006 era.
Color Scheme
Black, dark gray, light gray, yellow, and flesh tone.
Known Variants
Appeared in various 2006-2008 Batman sets with slight hand/arm color variations depending on the specific release, though this specific design defines the first-generation LEGO Batman.
Condition Notes
Prone to wear on the yellow belt printing and fading of the flesh tone head. Check for cracks in the black cowl and torso side arms.
Found In Sets
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 iconic DC Comics superhero protecting Gotham City, utilizing his intellect, physical prowess, and gadgets to fight crime.
Design Notes
Represents the foundational design for LEGO Batman before the transition to modern dual-molded cowls and more detailed modern printing styles.
History
Debuted in 2006 as part of the launch of the highly successful LEGO Batman theme, bridging the gap between licensed themes like Star Wars and modern DC/Marvel lines.
Interesting Facts
This initial wave of Batman minifigures predated the unified DC Super Heroes theme by five years and utilized flesh tones that were still relatively new for licensed themes.
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility as a nostalgic piece for collectors who grew up with the original 2006 Batman wave.
Similar Minifigures
Batman variants from the LEGO Batman Movie, DC Super Heroes theme, and later Batman iterations.
Display Suggestions
Display on a standard black LEGO baseplate alongside classic villains like The Joker and The Penguin from the same 2006 wave.
Modification Potential
Can be upgraded with modern dual-molded cowls or capes, though purist collectors prefer maintaining original 2006 components.