Was Where is wally in the 80s?

Yes, "Where's Wally?" (known as "Where's Waldo?" in North America) was created in the 1980s. The first book was published in the UK in 1987 by Martin Handford. It quickly gained popularity for its detailed illustrations and the challenge of finding the character Wally among crowded scenes. The series has since expanded into multiple books, merchandise, and adaptations.