Some releases just make sense. The Spirou and Fantasio LPL 04C enamel plate, taken from the cover of the album "Spirou et les petits formats" by Roba and Franquin, is one of them. Officially released on March 20, 2026, this piece marks a new step in CAC Éditions' range of Franco-Belgian comic enamel plates — and suffice it to say, it deserved a proper unboxing.
The unboxing video
Before going into detail, watch the complete unboxing of the LPL 04C in the video below. It shows the piece in its packaging, its finishes, and what makes it immediately recognizable to any Spirou fan.
An enamel plate taken directly from an iconic cover
What is striking first about the LPL 04C is the source of the drawing. It is not an illustration created for the occasion, but a visual extracted directly from the album cover — with all that this implies in terms of artistic legitimacy and connection to the history of Franco-Belgian comics.
The color version (LPL 04C) faithfully reproduces the characteristic palette of this cover. The enamel gives the colors a depth and durability that no paper print can reproduce — this is precisely what makes enamel plates valuable in the eyes of serious collectors.
A partnership with Zédibulle Éditions
This release is the result of a collaboration with Tony Dhaussy of Zédibulle Éditions, CAC Éditions' partner on this piece. This type of editorial partnership, built around a common respect for the original work and associated rights, guarantees the authenticity of the approach — and that matters in a market where the provenance of a piece directly affects its value on the secondary market.
Limited edition of 49 copies: what that really changes
The LPL 04C is produced in only 49 copies in its color version. This is a deliberately confidential print run, and this choice is not insignificant.
In the market for Franco-Belgian comic collectibles, the print run is one of the three fundamental valuation criteria — along with the manufacturer and the condition. A print run of 49 copies immediately places this piece in the category of rare acquisitions. In five years, finding an LPL 04C in "new with original packaging" condition will probably be much more difficult than today.
For collectors who want to understand how rarity, condition, and manufacturer influence the value of a piece over time, the Franquin & Co Figurines Price Guide – 3rd edition is a useful reference for contextualizing their acquisitions.
The CAC Éditions enamel plate range: a consistent editorial line
The LPL 04C is part of a range of comic enamel plates built with true consistency. Each release is conceived as a collectible piece in its own right, not as a generic derivative product.
Among the other references available in this range:
- The Spirou and Fantasio enamel plate – champagne black version, also a limited edition of 49 copies, for those who prefer more sober finishes
- The Blake and Mortimer enamel plates by E.P. Jacobs, available in a collector's version (21 copies)
- The Lucky Luke enamel plate by Achde, limited to 33 copies in the color version
Each piece in the range follows the same logic: limited print run, drawing from an original work, enamelled manufacturing. A guiding principle that guarantees the consistency of the collection over the long term.
To get an overall view of the available Franco-Belgian enamel plates, the special issue dedicated to enamel plates published by CAC Éditions lists the main references on the market.
Why acquire the LPL 04C now?
The question deserves to be asked frankly. With only 49 copies in its color version, the Spirou LPL 04C enamel plate will not stay in stock for years. This type of piece — ultra-confidential print run, author's drawing, iconic comic universe — attracts both long-time collectors and new entrants to the market looking for a first quality acquisition.
The Roba / Franquin association on the same piece also represents a rare editorial argument: two major designers of the Spirou series, two generations of Franco-Belgian comics, united in a format that spans decades without aging.
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