Review of the Missing: Alfred The Butler

Alfred the Butler is known as an indispensable part of Batman’s team. While supervising the day-to-day operations of Wayne Manor, Alfred has on more than one occasion rescued Batman’s bacon from the fire. As such, his Minimate form was rumored to be released as part of the Batcave C3 Playset. I’ve also heard he was to be released as part of a separate Wayne Manor C3 Playset. In any event, Alfred never saw the light of production. All we have are photos of his prototype from a toy exhibition.

I really like this prototype. I think the face artwork looks fantastic. It holds a hint of arrogance along with the English butler’s concern, and the moustache looks great. The butler jacket and color applications give Alfred the regal appearance of an orderly English serviceman. But the coup-de-grace is the serving platter attached to the hand, complete with wine bottle and glass. Magnificent. You can almost hear Alfred say, “Sir, do you intend to be returning before daylight, or should I prepare the first aid kit to be served along with breakfast?”

I hope we see an Alfred just like this.