Tintin Moon Rocket Launch – 46405 – Fusée au Décollage – Collection Icônes Resin Sculpture – Limited Edition – 2018

A striking limited-edition resin sculpture depicting the famous Tintin Moon Rocket at launch, one of the most instantly recognisable images from Hergé’s The Adventures of Tintin. Produced by Tintinimaginatio in 2018 as part of the celebrated Collection Icônes series, this officially licensed collector’s piece captures the dramatic moment of lift-off from the classic lunar adventures Destination Moon and Explorers on the Moon.

Few objects from the world of Tintin are as iconic as the red-and-white chequered rocket. First appearing in Hergé’s groundbreaking lunar adventures of the early 1950s, the design has become one of the most famous symbols in European comic art and is recognised far beyond the world of Tintin collecting. Hergé’s depiction of space travel, created years before the Apollo missions, remains one of the most celebrated achievements in comic-book history.

This beautifully executed sculpture portrays the rocket rising from its launch platform amidst clouds of smoke and exhaust, recreating one of the defining visual moments of the Tintin series. Expertly cast in resin and finished in hand-applied polychrome decoration, the model faithfully reproduces the clean lines and distinctive colour scheme that have made the Moon Rocket an enduring design classic.

Standing approximately 40.4 cm high, the sculpture makes a substantial display piece and serves as a focal point within any Tintin collection. It is presented in its original Collection Icônes packaging and accompanied by its numbered certificate of authenticity.

Produced in limited numbers for collectors, the Collection Icônes series celebrates the most important visual symbols and objects from Hergé’s work. The Moon Rocket remains the undisputed centrepiece of the series and one of the most sought-after official Tintin display sculptures.

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Condition

New condition. Complete with original presentation box and numbered certificate of authenticity.

Manufacturer: Tintinimaginatio
Collection: Collection Icônes
Reference: 46405
Date: 2018
Height: Approximately 40.4 cm
Material: Resin
Finish: Hand-painted polychrome decoration
Edition: Limited edition with numbered certificate of authenticity

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