With the World Cup now under way we thought we would have a look at some of the official and unofficial collectables and memorabilia available to collect and buy.

The Official FIFA Store

There are quite a few interesting items here. The World Cup mascots are always fun and especially nice are the range of Limited Edition prints available.

There are about 20 prints available, including prints for each host and of interest to collectors will be the Romero Britto prints.

 

Robert Harrop Designs

To celebrate the World Cup in Brazil, Robert Harrop has produced 10 special Bull Terrier footballers. The England and Brazil editions are both timed and feature Red Bull Terriers. The remaining eight are all modelled using White Bull Terriers: Germany, France, Argentina, Spain, Netherlands, Italy, USA and Australia.

Coca-Cola World Cup Brazil 2014

The Coca-Cola Company has had a long-standing relationship with FIFA since 1974 and has been an official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™ since 1978. Coca-Cola has had stadium advertising at every FIFA World Cup™ since 1950. Brazil 2014 sees one of their largest campaigns ever. Look out for special bottles, cans, and promotions which will vary from country to country.

Betty Boop

Something different with these Betty Boop footballer figurines. There are six different posed figures. Header, On My Knee, Striker, Goalie, Free Kick and Star Player.

 

Panini Stickers and Panini Heritage Collection

Football stickers form part of every World Cup. When I was first collected you had to lick the backs to stick them in (my first was Argentina 78). Panini have a section called Panini Heritage which includes framed prints and tee-shirts featuring the covers of all the previous World Cup sticker albums.

Swarovski Silver Crystal

Swarovksi’s latest limited edition Soccer Champion Mo has a World Cup feel. She is very colourful with a yellow head, green body and clear horns and bell. A football hitting the target decorate her body. All very much giving a Brazilian theme.