Vans released a collection of shoes in collaboration with the internationally-popular children’s puzzle book Where’s Wally? in January. The line-up dropped in Japan on Friday (March 12).
Vans x Where’s Wally Collection
SK8-HI ODLAW – ¥10,000 (Before Tax) / AUTHENTIC LAND OF WALDOS – ¥8,000 (Before Tax) / OLD SKOOL INTERNATIONAL/STRIPES – ¥9,000 (Before Tax) / CLASSIC SLIP-ON FIND STEVE/BEACH – ¥8,000 (Before Tax)
CEMENT HEATHER – ¥8,000 (Before Tax)
STAMP SS POSTAGE ¥4,000 (Before Tax)
STRIPE POCKET SS WHITE RACING RED – ¥4,000 (Before Tax)
JOCKEY WHITE RACING RED – ¥3,500 (Before Tax)
HOUSER SS WHITE RACING RED – ¥6,000 (Before Tax)
WIZARD SS (WHERE’S WALDO) WHITE RACING RED – ¥4,000 (Before Tax)
SK8-HI ODLAW – ¥6,500 (Before Tax) / CLASSIC SLIP-ON FIND STEVE/BEACH – ¥5,500 (Before Tax) / OLD SKOOL INTERNATIONAL/STRIPES – ¥6,000 (Before Tax) / ERA POSTAGE ¥5,500 (Before Tax)
Sizes (Japan): 16.5cm, 17.5cm, 18.5cm, 19.0cm, 20.0cm, 21.0cm, 22.0cm
OLD SKOOL V INTERNATIONAL/STRIPES – ¥5,500 (Before Tax) / SK8-HI ZIP ODLAW – ¥6,000 (Before Tax) / SLIP-ON V FIND STEVE/BEACH – ¥5,000 (Before Tax) / ERA ELASTIC LACE POSTAGE – ¥5,000 (Before Tax)
Sizes (Japan): 12.0cm, 13.0cm, 14.0cm, 15.0cm, 16.0cm
PO BOYS CEMENT HEATHER – ¥6,000 (Before Tax)
STAMP SS BOYS POSTAGE – ¥3,500 (Before Tax)
STRIPE SS BOYS WHITE RACING RED – ¥3,500 (Before Tax)
BEACH SS BOYS FIND STEVE/BEACH – ¥3,500 (Before Tax)
SNAPBACK BOYS RACING RED – ¥3,000 (Before Tax)
Where’s Wally?, also known as Where’s Waldo? in the US, is a children’s puzzle book series created by English illustrator Martin Handford. First released in 1987, the books contain detailed illustrations of dozens of people from which readers must locate a cast of reoccurring characters including the titular protagonist.
The Vans collection features these detailed depictions on the shoes which are available in men’s, women’s, and kids sizes.
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Where’s Wally? x Vans (Japan Release)
Released: March 12, 2021
Where: Vans Store, ABC-MART GRAND STAGE Online Store, ABC-MART GRAND STAGE, and select ABC-MART stores
Online Store: https://www.abc-mart.net/shop/
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Art from Famed Japanese Artist Cookie!
For this unique collaboration, Japanese artist Cookie! provided some new art of Tony Tony Chopper. The Authentic 44 DX One Piece Cookie! features a pink checkerboard pattern with an illustration of the adorable character blended with Cookie! himself. The collection will also feature other goods including hats, bags, hoodies, shirts, and socks.
The Vans One Piece Collection will go on sale on November 11, 2022, at the Vans Story at APAC and VANS retailers nationwide. It’s unclear whether the items will be available to purchase overseas.
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VANS × ONE PIECE
On Sale: November 11, 2022
Where to Buy: VANS Stores, VANS Carriers nationwide
Official Site: https://www.vansjapan.com/
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Hello Kitty will be collaborating with Where’s Wally? to release a lineup of general goods from November 2019.
Where’s Wally? is a picture book we are all familiar with. Wally first made his debut 32 years ago and soon became a famous picture book character known all over the world. Where’s Wally original illustration exhibitions in Japan have been met with a hugely positive response, being visited by people of all generations and nationalities.
The company Plazastyle holds a license to use the character Where’s Wally in Japan. With this license, they have created the WHERE’S WALLY? HELLO KITTY collaboration, which is based on Where’s Wally encountering Hello Kitty while on his travels around the world.
Just some of the collaboration goods include T-shirts, socks, pouches, compact mirrors, mobile phone accessories such as smartphone cases and chargers, and much more.
All we can do is wait in excitement for the goods to be released!
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WHERE’S WALLY? HELLO KITTY COLLABORATION GOODS
Official Character Website: https://www.plazastyle.com/charapla/wally/
Hello Kitty Official Website: https://www.sanrio.co.jp/character/hellokitty/
PLAZASTYLE Official Website: https://www.plazastyle.com/charapla/wally/
