When I initially saw him and took the photo, I leant more towards coincidence. But seeing the result later — especially the distinctive glasses — I reckon it was totally intentional.
LOL. Excellent. Made my morning. Who knew that book was a work of nonfiction?
Did you speak with him? I wonder if he travels the world like that. I’d think it’d be a pretty recognizable thing for many people in a wide range of locales.
Benjamin says
You mean Waldo, right?
Lee says
Yes and no. He’s Wally in the UK, Waldo in North America. No idea why.
Hans Horst says
Walter, Willy, Charlie, Holger, Effi, Waldo, no idea why they felt that Wally needed localization. 🙂
Lee says
No, a real odd one. In other languages I can at least understand it. But in English it doesn’t make much sense. At least not to me.
Jeffrey says
Agreed – no idea why either a Brit or American would want to dress up like that (and you’re not even in Akihabara).
Lee says
No, it’s a hard one to fathom…
WP says
I wonder whether he intentionally dressed to look like Wally, or whether it was just a coincidence!
Lee says
When I initially saw him and took the photo, I leant more towards coincidence. But seeing the result later — especially the distinctive glasses — I reckon it was totally intentional.
Hans ter Horst says
Love the atomic boy drawing, just wondering if it is put up there by the council.
Lee says
Great, isn’t it? Nah, it’s by Invader, the French urban artist: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invader_(artist)
Coli says
This picture is awesome. Had a huge laugh. Thanks!
Lee says
Not at all. Glad you enjoyed it!
Squidpuppy says
LOL. Excellent. Made my morning. Who knew that book was a work of nonfiction?
Did you speak with him? I wonder if he travels the world like that. I’d think it’d be a pretty recognizable thing for many people in a wide range of locales.
Lee says
I know. Based on a real character, who, it would seem, isn’t all that elusive after all!
Nah, I didn’t say anything. Wouldn’t have known what to say to be honest. But yeah, there can’t be that many places where he wouldn’t be recognised.
F.Y. says
I’m still looking for the dropped scroll and the female wally…. any hints?
Lee says
Haha! You’ve got Wally and Atom Boy, how much more do you want?! 😉
Zeno Vassiliades says
Is this near the Pokemon/nintendo centre or something? I remember being here one time i think back on 2007
Lee says
It’s just past Tower Records on the right, when you are heading towards Harajuku.