Where's: Waldo

Created by illustrator Martin Handford in 1986, the character was originally an afterthought designed to give direction to Handford's passion for drawing massive, detailed crowd scenes.

As Waldo journeys, he loses his personal belongings (like his camera, binoculars, or backpack) and tasks the reader with locating them as well. Where's Waldo

Originally named "Wally" in the UK, he was renamed Waldo for North American audiences. He has inspired numerous sequels, animation, and world records for the most people dressed as him. The Where's Waldo Legacy Created by illustrator Martin Handford in 1986, the

The books follow Waldo on a worldwide hike, taking him to incredibly crowded, fantastical places, including sandy beaches, ski slopes, bustling fairgrounds, and even the "Land of the Waldos". He has inspired numerous sequels, animation, and world

Waldo is a jolly, adventurous traveler recognized by his signature red-and-white striped beanie, shirt, nerdy glasses, blue pants, and walking stick.

The core "story" is that Waldo is lost in these dense, meticulously drawn, chaotic scenes, and the reader must find him.