Asterix - Operation Hinkelstein was released in the year 1989。Asterix - Operation Hinkelstein is also called as Astérix et le coup du menhir, Asterix och Bautastensmällen, Asterix ja suuri taistelu, Asterix en de knallende ketel, Asterix e la grande guerra, Asterix and the Big Fight, Astérix y el golpe del menhir, Astèrix i el cop de menhir。

When the druid Panoramix is attacked by some roman soldiers, Obelix drives them away by throwing a menhir on them - which accidentally hits Panoramix. After this the druid has lost his memory and can not remember the formula of his magic potions, especially the one which gives superhuman strength.