Waldo
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| Waldo | |
| Character Information | |
| Debut: | Where's Waldo? (1987) |
| Species: | human |
| Gender: | male |
| Items: | key, walking stick, kettle, mallet, cup, backpack, sleeping bag, binoculars, camera, snorkel, belt, bag, shovel, books |
| Family: | Woof (pet) Mamma Waldini (mother) caveman (ancestor) |
| Home: | Waldo's house The Land of Waldos |
| Aliases: | Wally, Walter, Holger, Willy, Charlie |
Waldo is the star of the "Where's Waldo" series. The character is known for his distinct wardrobe of a red and white striped shirt, blue pants, boots, red and white striped socks, glasses, and his red and white bobbled hat. He has traveled all over the world, through time, and to distant magical lands.
Waldo isn't the only one like him; he comes from the Land of Waldos, which is a land filled with a pure-blooded race of perfect Waldos just like him. Waldo is always ready for an adventure with his walking stick in hand, and trusty dog Woof by his side. His favorite hobbies are reading and collecting things from his many travels.
The character's age is unknown and his height is described as "tallish" and weight as "lightish". Waldo has a happy-go-lucky attitude and is often seen with a smile on his face.
Waldo first appeared in 1987 in the book Where's Waldo?.
[edit] Family
Waldo hails from from the Waldini family. Besides his dog, Woof, Waldo has a loving mother known as Mamma Waldini. He also has several nephews - including Willy and Walter.
Waldo met his "great-great-great-great-great...(you get the idea) grandfather" in the television episode "A Stone Age Story". The prehistoric Waldini ancestor dressed in a red and white striped cloth, wore a horned bobble cap, glasses, and carried a club.
Waldo comes from The Land of Waldos where he is just one among many Waldos.
[edit] Creating Waldo
When Martin Handford was asked to create a book showcasing his artistic talent, the character Waldo was born to provide a link between each scene. The feeling was that a book full of crowd scenes would have no central theme, but adding a wacky character for the reader to look for adds a purpose to each page. "That's who Waldo is -- an afterthought," Handford said, "[but] as it turns out, the fans were more interested in the character than in the crowd scenes."
