Makes a swell miniature like Gaston!
No one rocks a red shirt and gloves like Gaston!" (parody of "Gaston" by Menken & Ashman)
This figure is a delightfully bizarre addition to the world of Redcoats and Ruffles. Even though his outfit is completely unhistorical, I still enjoyed painting him and adding him to my collection.
In "Beauty and the Beast", Gaston is the villain of the piece, with an uncanny ability to quickly rally a mob. His other abilities (including shooting and expectorating) are recounted by his lackey Lefou in a delightfully ridiculous song. (left)
In the world of Redcoats and Ruffles (following Beauty and the Beast), Gaston is enemies of both Belle and Beast. Does that mean that he would support King George III or the Patriots? Probably neither. Rather than following one side, he would have no qualms switching if they failed to support him in his goal of defeating Belle and Beast.
This Gaston figure was originally released by Hasbro in 2002. Gaston was part of a five-figure pack that included Belle and Beast in human form. Figure painted with enamel and acrylic paints, sealed with Mod Podge.
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