The Penguin The Penguin is an enemy of Batman ' s and a chief crime boss in Gotham City . He was released in 2006 as a part of the Batman theme . He was redesigned and appeared in DC Universe Super Heroes theme in 2013 and appeared again in 2014 . In " The LEGO Batman Movie " , Penguin is voiced by John Venzon who was not credited for the role . Description . Batman . Unlike most minifigures from the original " Batman " theme , The Penguin is not based on his appearance from " Batman : The Animated Series " . Other minifigures who are not include Catwoman and Killer Croc . The reason Penguin and Catwoman are not is possibly because their appearances in that show were based on " Batman Returns " and Warner Brothers insisted those designs be used on that show , rather than the depictions the creators wanted . The Penguin is made out of four LEGO parts including a Black Top Hat , a Light Flesh head with a monocle , large eyebrows , and a wide grin , a Black torso which depicts a suit with an orange vest and purple bow - tie with White hands , and Purple Short Legs . Super Heroes . In 2013 Penguin received a redesign . He has lighter purple short legs , a black jacket closed with one button . A grey vest is showing from the bottom and a white shirt and a light purple bow tie at the top . He has back printing depicting the suit on his back , and little indent with the grey vest showing through , and the white shirt at the bottom . His eye now shows through his monocle and he has a less detailed mouth , but more lines around his face . He still wears a black top hat . He comes with a silver fish and an open umbrella made from a black wand and a black radar dish . Fur Coat . He comes with the same hat and face as the previous version . The torso is all black with white hands and a white shirt with a regular purple tie and his suit is printed with a brown fur . His back is printed with fur and the creases in the jacket . He has medium stone grey short legs . The design of the umbrella is the same but with a brown handle . This version also includes a device to control his Penguin Minion s . Classic TV Series . This variant is based on Burgess Meredith ' s portrayal of the Penguin in the classic Batman television series . The only differences between this version and the first Super Heroes variation are the lavender top hat and the black legs . The Lego Batman Movie . In " The Lego Batman Movie " , The Penguin ' s appearance is based off the Danny DeVito portrayal of him in the 1992 film " Batman Returns " . He has a new mold for his exaggerated top hat , in black . His head is now Aqua and he features a maniacal smile , cheekbones , a mole and a dark blue monocle over his right eye . ( The version in the Arctic Roller is scowling . ) He introduces a new white fur collar piece and his torso shows his bulging stomach straining at his purple waistcoat and suit jacket . His arms , legs and hands are still black , but his arms now have the white cuffs of his sleeves printed on them . The Penguin has a new closed - umbrella piece . The Lego Batman Movie ( alternate ) . In The Lego Batman Movie set # 70911 , the Penguin remains the same as his Lego Batman Movie variant , but he has a grimace expression . Video Game Appearance . In " LEGO Batman : The Videogame " . In , Penguin ' s appearance is identical to his appearance in , but his umbrella has been remodeled . His umbrella is now a Black 4L Bar and 3 by 3 radar dish in Purple when opened , or a never - released " closed umbrella " piece when closed . In " LEGO Batman 2 : DC Super Heroes " . Penguin reappears in " " with a slight redesign of his " Batman " appearance . His face has been slightly changed and now no longer has the cheek lines , the eyebrows , and his teeth aren ' t as distinct as before . He also has back printing , a similar design to the Lex Luthor minifigure . His umbrella is also a lighter shade of purple and thicker . On the Playstation Vita device though , he seems to have his exact " Batman " appearance , except his legs seem to be of the normal variety . Background . The corpulent and aristocratic Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot , came to be The Penguin , Gotham City ' s " Gentleman of Crime " as a result of his traumatic upbringing . Ostracized as a child for his pointed nose , obesity , and short stature , The Penguin does not share the insanities or obsessions of most of Gotham ' s rogues , though he is particularly fond of birds . He owns the Iceberg Lounge and operates it as a front for various underground rackets and crooked schemes . Trained in judo , his weapons of choice are his collection of trick umbrellas , which conceal various weapons , gasses , and gadgets . In " LEGO Batman : The Videogame " . In " " , Penguin was a boss on the level " Penguin ' s Base " where he is fought alongside Catwoman and many Freeze Girl s . Penguin is a playable character in every ground villain level in " Power - Hungry Penguin " and unlocked after the level " Rockin ' the Docks " is complete . Penguin has the ability to glide and release penguin bombers from under his top hat . He is armed with one of his trick umbrellas which allows him to glide and acts as both a melee and ranged weapon . The Penguin led a team which also consisted of Bane , Man - Bat , Killer Croc , and Catwoman . The team planned to unleash an army of Penguin Minion s on Gotham City . Penguin and Bane went to the city docks to retrieve a satellite dish being delivered . Once the satellite was fastened onto Penguin ' s submarine , Commissioner Gordon and the Police arrived . Penguin abandoned Bane to bring himself and the satellite to safety . This put Bane into fit of rage . He threw a police car into the air , which landed on him , knocking Bane out . Catwoman ' s jewel - thievery skills were utilized when she and The Penguin set out to steal the Gotham Diamond , which was necessary to power the satellite which powered the Penguin Minions . When the jewel was secured , Catwoman refused to hand it over to The Penguin . A moment later Police Officers arrived . Both Catwoman and the Penguin escaped , but they were separated . Catwoman was chased across the rooftops by Batman and Robin , because the Gotham Diamond was still in her possession . When she was cornered , Catwoman threw the diamond onto the street , where it was retrieved by her cat , Isis . Catwoman was then put into the custody of the Gotham City Police Department , and held in the cells below their headquarters . While searching for Catwoman , Penguin was spotted by a Police Boat , he summoned Killer Croc to help escape the police . After doing so , they were pursued by Batman and Robin , which resulted in the destruction of Penguin ' s Submarine . In an attempt to evade the Dynamic Duo , Penguin and Croc escaped into the sewer where they received a message from Catwoman who was looking to be freed from the prison cells beneath the Police Department . They laughed at her until she informed them that she still had the diamond , so they agreed . Killer Croc and Penguin made their way to the Police Department by way of the sewer . Once Catwoman was freed , she once again refused to hand over the diamond , until Killer Croc growled at her . Shortly after , Batman and Robin arrived , which caused Catwoman and Penguin to flee . Croc stayed behind to try and fend them off and allow Penguin and Catwoman to escape . Penguin and Catwoman retreated to the City Zoo where they were planning on staging the final phase fo their plan . When Batman and Robin arrived at the zoo , Catwoman and Penguin rushed to the Arctic habitat of the zoo , where they were hoping to execute the last stage of their scheme . When Batman and Robin arrived , Penguin fought alongside Catwoman and the Freeze Girl s , but was defeated and sent back to Arkham Asylum . In " LEGO Batman 2 " . The Penguin is among the villains who raid the Man of the Year Award ceremony after The Joker steals Bruce Wayne ' s trophy . He steals a gold necklace from a woman and listens to The Joker acceptance speech with Harley Quinn , The Riddler , and Two - Face at Lex Luthor ' s table . When Batman and Robin arrived , he escapes through the theater with Joker , Riddler , and Two - Face before Batman and Robin defeat Harley . They then found him , and sent him back to Arkham Asylum . Later , when Lex Luthor was demonstrating his Kryptonite gun to The Joker , he aimed it at the wall of Penguin ' s cell at Arkham Asylum . The wall was destroyed and Penguin was revealed to be behind it in a bathtub with a fish . While Lex and Joker were talking , Penguin walked past them and jumped of the wall gliding on his umbrella to escape . He is later seen during the prison break and tries to escape Batman and Robin on with Bane and Poison Ivy with the former ' s mole - machine . Penguin hides at the Arctic World exhibit of the zoo ( once again ) in the hub , and is available for 500 , 000 studs after he is defeated . He is also a playable character in the LEGO Gotham City bonus level . The Penguin Minion s also appear around Gotham City as basic enemies and on the first level on occasion . In portable versions , Penguin ' s minikit can be found in the first level , " Gotham Theatre " . He costs 100 , 000 studs . In " LEGO Batman 3 " . Penguin returns as a character , but is not part of the story . His umbrella serves as a gun , glider , and shield . His penguin robots return , but they are much more erratic and fast , and need to be shot with his gun to be detonated , instead of holding a button . He appears in his Fur Coat variation , and as his appearance from the 1966 " Batman " show . In " The LEGO Batman Movie " . Penguin appears in " The LEGO Batman Movie " .