Batman - Black Suit, Yellow Belt, White Eyes
bat001 · Batman
Classic Batman / Original 2006 Wave · 2006
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
bat001
Theme
Batman
Year Released
2006
Rarity
Uncommon
Overall Assessment
An iconic and nostalgic piece of LEGO history representing the genesis of the modern LEGO superhero theme, highly recommended for nostalgic collectors.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuationUSD 8.00 to USD 15.00 depending on overall condition and presence of cape.
Original Retail
Originally included in sets ranging from USD 20.00 to USD 100.00 in 2006.
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-eyed Batman mask mold attached, stern expression with white eyes printed on the cowl and a flesh-toned mouth showing below.
Torso
Black torso with detailed grey and yellow muscle contour printing, yellow oval surrounding a black bat symbol, plain black arms and hands.
Legs
Plain black unprinted legs with a yellow utility belt piece snapped over the hips featuring pouches and buckle details.
Accessories
Black utility belt piece (part of the standard equipment for early Batman figures).
Printing Details
Simple early-era pad printing on the torso with a yellow and black chest emblem and muscle lines; white eye printing directly on the hard plastic cowl.
Color Scheme
Primarily black with yellow and grey accents.
Known Variants
Variants include versions with grey suits, blue suits, or different facial expressions introduced in later LEGO Batman waves.
Condition Notes
Prone to wear on the yellow chest emblem and utility belt printing; the cowl may collect dust in the recessed eye cavities.
Found In Sets
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
Bruce Wayne, billionaire industrialist by day and vigilante crime-fighter Batman by night, dedicated to protecting Gotham City from criminals and supervillains.
Design Notes
Features the classic hard plastic dual-molded style cowl with attached white eyes that defined the early LEGO superhero era before fabric capes and separate head/mask pieces became standard.
History
Released alongside the inaugural launch of the LEGO Batman theme in 2006, marking LEGO's first major foray into DC Comics properties.
Interesting Facts
The hard plastic cowl piece with built-in white eyes was a signature design choice for early DC and Marvel superheroes before LEGO switched to removable hair/masks over printed heads.
Collectibility
Moderately high for nostalgic collectors of the original 2006 LEGO Batman theme which laid the groundwork for LEGO Super Heroes.
Similar Minifigures
Other early Batman variants from the 2006-2008 LEGO Batman line, such as the grey suit version.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark-themed LEGO baseplate or inside a wall-mounted acrylic display case alongside classic Gotham villains from the 2006 wave.
Modification Potential
Can be upgraded with a custom fabric cape if missing, or used as a centerpiece in retro-themed MOC Batman dioramas.