GASTON LAGAFFE'S INVENTIONS (HACHETTE) - Lot 279

GASTON LAGAFFE'S INVENTIONS (HACHETTE) N°3: The spiked helmet Bilboquet Inspired by the universe created by : André Franquin. Collector's figurine in resin and plastic, from the official Hachette collection, faithfully reproducing one of Gaston Lagaffe's playful and perilous inventions: the bilboquet, linked by a thread to a traditional spiked helmet. The statuette is brimming with detail, depicting Gaston head-on, a concentrated smile on his lips, wearing his famous green sweater, blue jeans and espadrilles. He holds the red ball in his hands, ready to attempt the famous shot under the worried gaze of his editorial colleagues. The statuette is presented on a black display base imitating a paving stone, adorned with a gold plate engraved "BILBOQUET CASQUE A POINTE". Characteristics and contents of the lot: Status: mint in original sealed packaging (original plastic over-blister intact). Components included: * Gaston figurine and his invention on engraved base. The exclusive documentary booklet n°3 inserted at the back, including files on the history of the journal de Spirou (March 1977, the creation of Trombone illustré) and a focus on Gotlib and his complicity with Franquin. Condition: Figure: mint condition. The model is ideally protected in its original transparent thermoformed shell. The bright colors (the red of the ball, the blue of the espadrilles), the fineness of the thread and the delicate tip of the helmet are in a state of absolute freshness. Packaging / Booklet: The set is preserved fully sealed in its original protective bag. The large yellow cardboard backing is very well preserved, remaining clean and flat, with no major creases or chips. The original barcode and price tag (€13.50) are clearly visible on the front. A great retro collector's item, essential for recapturing the comic genius and inventiveness of Dupuis' famous goofball.