Batman - Black Suit with Yellow Oval Chest Logo and Utility Belt
bat001 · Batman
Classic Batman / LEGO Batman (2006-2008 Wave) · 2006
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Figure ID
bat001
Theme
Batman
Year Released
2006
Rarity
Uncommon
Overall Assessment
An iconic piece of LEGO Batman history representing the golden era of mid-2000s licensed sets, highly recommended for nostalgic collectors.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuationUSD 15.00 to USD 30.00 depending on condition and inclusion of the correct original cape and accessories.
Original Retail
Originally available in sets ranging from USD 20.00 to USD 100.00 during the 2006 LEGO Batman launch wave.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, completeness, and market demand.
Parts
Head
Black dual-sided head with white eyes and stern expression, flesh-colored skin tone, paired with the classic hard plastic cowl with medium-length ears.
Torso
Black torso with molded black cape attached at the neck, featuring the iconic yellow and black oval bat-symbol and a detailed metallic gold and black utility belt print.
Legs
Plain black standard legs with matching black hips, unprinted.
Accessories
Black plastic cape, hard plastic cowl, and a black molded bataranga accessory.
Printing Details
Pad-printed torso featuring metallic gold and yellow highlights, white eye printing on the head, high durability typical of mid-2000s licensed LEGO themes.
Color Scheme
Primarily black with yellow and gold accent printing on the chest and utility belt.
Known Variants
Includes versions with light flesh skin tones, grey suit variants, and later redesigns featuring softer fabric capes.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include scratches on the plastic cowl, fading of the gold utility belt paint, and potential dust accumulation in the cape neck groove.
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
Bruce Wayne, wealthy American industrialist who witnessed the murder of his parents as a child, swearing an oath of vengeance against criminals, leading him to train to physical and intellectual perfection and don a bat-themed persona to fight crime in Gotham City.
Design Notes
Features the classic hard plastic cowl used in the early years of LEGO Batman before transitioning to softer rubberized molds in later waves.
History
Debuted in the inaugural 2006 LEGO Batman theme wave, which marked LEGO's successful return to licensed comic book properties following the success of LEGO Star Wars.
Interesting Facts
The hard plastic cowl used for this figure is fragile compared to modern rubberized cowls and is frequently found cracked in secondhand collections.
Collectibility
High collectibility among nostalgic fans of the original 2006 LEGO Batman theme and superhero completionists.
Similar Minifigures
bat002, bat003, and various modern LEGO DC Super Heroes Batman minifigures.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark-themed or Gotham-inspired custom LEGO MOC baseplate alongside classic rogues gallery villains like the Joker and Penguin.
Modification Potential
Can be upgraded with purist custom cloth capes or combined with newer dual-molded legs, though purist collectors prefer maintaining original components.