The Joker - Lime Vest, Orange Bow Tie
bat005 · Batman
Classic Batman (2006-2008) · 2006
Figure ID
bat005
Theme
Batman
Year Released
2006
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
White skin, green hair molded piece, classic 2006 Joker face printing with red lips, black eyes, and white teeth grinning widely. Head is dual-sided: no, single print.
Torso
Purple vest over green shirt, orange bow tie, silver chain detail on the pocket. Black back printing with jacket tails.
Legs
Plain dark purple legs without printing.
Accessories
Typically comes with a bright green crowbar or sometimes no accessory in bulk lots.
Color Scheme
Purple, green, orange, white, and gray.
Printing Details
Standard 2006 pad printing, decent alignment, simple graphic style characteristic of mid-2000s licensed sets.
Variants
Appeared in a few early sets with slight variations in face printing across the 2006-2008 run.
Condition Notes
Prone to wear on the torso printing, especially the orange bow tie and silver chain. Check for cracks in the arms and torso sides.
Estimated Value
$10 to $20 USD depending on condition and completeness.
Price (New)
Originally came in sets ranging from $30 to $100 USD in 2006.
Compatible Sets
7782 The Batwing: The Aerial Assault, 7888 The Tumbler: Joker's Ice Cream Surprise
Character Background
The Joker is Batman's arch-nemesis, a psychopathic criminal mastermind with a warped, sadistic sense of humor.
Design Notes
Features the classic molded hair and green hairpiece combined with early Batman theme printing styles.
Similar Minifigures
Other early DC Batman villains from the 2006 wave like The Riddler and Two-Face.
Collectibility
Moderately high for nostalgic collectors who grew up with the 2006 Batman sets.
History
Released during the initial revival of LEGO Batman before the advent of DC Super Heroes and LEGO Batman Movie themes.
Interesting Facts
This specific vest design is iconic for the first generation of LEGO Batman sets released in 2006.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside the 2006 classic Batman minifigure on a simple black LEGO baseplate.
Modification Potential
Great for custom classic Batman MOCs or purist Joker iterations.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic and essential piece for early LEGO DC Super Heroes collectors, holding steady secondary market value.