Sold Out Immediately: Adidas 1970-2022 World Cup Mini Ball Set Released
Update: The amazing Adidas 1970-2022 mini football set went on sale recently, but has unfortunately already sold out at most stores including Adidas. If you are still looking to get a set your best chance is probably a place like eBay.
Update: Adidas have finally listed the spectacular 1970-2022 'Historical Mini Football Set' on their online store. The set is currently available for pre-order with a delivery date of January 23rd, 2022. The RRP is £170 / €200 (via @TheShirtUnion).
Adidas have re-released every of their World Cup footballs as mini versions as part of a special collection.
Indeed, it is not the first time that Adidas released a set of mini World Cup soccer balls. The Three Stripes released the practical same set ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Adidas Historical Mini Ball Set
The limited-edition Adidas Historical Mini Ball world cup set features all the official footballs from the 1970-2022 World Cup as mini versions in a "beautiful collectors box".
The biggest downside is the price
From the Telstar to the Al Rihla, with the intricate Azteca and vibrant Brazuca in between, it makes for the ultimate football display.
Every Adidas Mini Ball Even has a foam core, so no ball pump is needed.
Adidas 2022 Historical Mini Ball Set - Features
- Every Adidas World Cup ball (1970-2022) as a Mini version
- Size 3
- 14 balls in total
- 100% TPE foam
- Foam core
- Inflation not required
- Release Date: December 2022
- "Limited Edition": Quantity not announced
- Price: 250 USD
The biggest downside of the collection is certainly the price. The Adidas 2022 Mini Ball Set retails at 250 USD. It is not available to buy in Europe and the US yet.
Are you a fan of Adidas re-releasing classic World Cup balls as Mini versions? Should Adidas also release actual remakes of their classic World Cup balls? Comment below.
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