Where's Waldo? (Blue)
Sept 1987/SE 1997
Overview: Each scene is accompanied by a postcard to the reader from Waldo, who introduces the scene and comments on his travels.
Comments: In the tenth anniversary editions (and any reprints since 1997) Waldo and some other items have been relocated, and in some cases (like the first two books) lots of things have been added to find. Also, each book (only first 4 Waldo books) has a recurring mystery character showing up in each scene. Subsequently, the topless sunbather from the original edition, of Where's Waldo, has been censored out.
Characters & Items to find on each page: Waldo, Wenda, Woof, Wizard Whitebeard, Odlaw, the Mystery Character (a dark-skinned man with a white shirt and red tie), and 25 Waldo Watchers (not all on each page, they are spread throughout the book, for reference sake #1 follows Odlaw and #25 is at the very end of the line on the In Town Page), Waldo's Key, Wenda's Camera, Woof's Bone, Wizard Whitebeard's Scroll, Odlaw's Binoculars, and 12 pieces (one lost in each scene) of Waldo's Equipment.
The two-page spreads include the following scenes;
1. In Town: Eqipment Lost-Tin Cup, 0 Waldo Watchers here. Search for 0 Scene Intro Postcard items,& 15 Back of the book Checklist items.
2. On the Beach: Eqipment Lost-Snorkel, 6 Waldo Watchers 7, 11, 19, 22, 21, & 24 (who is missing a bobble from hat, located on same page). Search for 2 Scene Intro Postcard items,& 29 Back of the book Checklist items.
3. Ski Slopes: Eqipment Lost-Binoculars, 2 Waldo Watchers 2, & 16. Search for 3 Scene Intro Postcard items,& 19 Back of the book Checklist items.
4. Camp Site: Eqipment Lost-Kettle, 4 Waldo Watchers 9, 10, 12, & 13. Search for 3 Scene Intro Postcard items,& 26 Back of the book Checklist items. I couldn't find Odlaw's Binoculars.
5. The Train Station (Formerly Railway Station): Eqipment Lost-Sleeping Bag, 3 Waldo Watchers 1, 14,& 15. Search for 3 Scene Intro Postcard items,& 19 Back of the book Checklist items.
6. Airport: Eqipment Lost-Shovel, 0 Waldo Watchers here. Search for 3 Scene Intro Postcard items,& 23 Back of the book Checklist items.
7. Sports Stadium: Eqipment Lost-Backpack, 0 Waldo Watchers here. Search for 3 Scene Intro Postcard items,& 23 Back of the book Checklist items., I couldn't find Wanda's Camera.
8. Museum: Eqipment Lost-Camera, 3 Waldo Watchers 5, 6 & 23. Search for 3 Scene Intro Postcard items,& 18 Back of the book Checklist items.
9. At Sea: Eqipment Lost-Mallet, 1 Waldo Watchers 4. Search for 3 Scene Intro Postcard items,& 21 Back of the book Checklist items.
10. Safari Park: Eqipment Lost-Bag, 2 Waldo Watchers 8 & 25. Search for 4 Scene Intro Postcard items,& 19 Back of the book Checklist items.
11. Department Store: Eqipment Lost-Belt, 4 Waldo Watchers 3, 17, 18 & 20. Search for 3 Scene Intro Postcard items,& 12 Back of the book Checklist items.
12. Fairground: Eqipment Lost-Cane, 0 Waldo Watchers here. Search for 0 Scene Intro Postcard items,& 13 Back of the book Checklist items.
Total Characters & Items to search for in this book comes to 436.