Batman - Dark Gray Suit, Dark Brown Cowl and Cape, Red Belt (LEGO Scala / Belville style action figure)
scala_batman · Scala
DC Comics Super Heroes / Scala · 2006
Figure ID
scala_batman
Theme
Scala
Year Released
2006
Rarity
rare
Head
Molded dark brown cowl with white eyes and flesh-colored lower face printing, not a standard LEGO minifigure head piece.
Torso
Dark gray molded torso with built-in muscle contours, prominent red and black bat symbol, and integrated dark brown shoulder armor pieces.
Legs
Molded dark gray legs with boot details and dark brown molded boot feet, attached to a fixed hip assembly.
Accessories
Removable dark brown fabric cape attached around the neck.
Color Scheme
Dark gray, dark brown, red, and flesh tone.
Printing Details
Pad-printed facial features and chest emblem on molded plastic parts rather than standard minifigure brick components.
Variants
Part of a rare niche of LEGO fashion doll and specialized action figure lines produced in the mid-2000s.
Condition Notes
Prone to paint chipping on the red belt and chest logo, edge wear on the molded plastic limbs, and potential fraying on the fabric cape.
Estimated Value
15.00 USD to 30.00 USD depending on condition and completeness.
Price (New)
Originally sold as part of specialty Scala/Belville themed sets in 2006.
Compatible Sets
Specialty LEGO Scala sets featuring DC Comics characters released around 2006.
Character Background
Batman is the iconic DC Comics vigilante protector of Gotham City, appearing here in a stylized action figure format outside the standard minifigure system.
Design Notes
Uses specialized non-standard LEGO action figure scaling rather than classic minifigure proportions, featuring pre-assembled molded parts.
Similar Minifigures
Other LEGO Scala or Belville character figures from the mid-2000s.
Collectibility
Niche collectibility appeal primarily targeted at DC Super Heroes completionists and rare theme collectors.
History
Representing a fascinating experimental era of LEGO figures outside the standard system before the massive success of standard system-scale superheroes in 2006.
Interesting Facts
Many mainstream LEGO collectors do not realize this figure is an official LEGO product due to its departure from traditional minifigure construction.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed upright in specialized acrylic display cases alongside other non-standard LEGO figures or DC memorabilia.
Modification Potential
Low modification potential due to non-standard parts that are incompatible with standard LEGO building systems.
Overall Assessment
A unique, unusual curiosity for dedicated Batman collectors and LEGO history enthusiasts, scoring high on novelty but low on standard system compatibility.