{"product_id":"adidas-take-off-rough-rat-gallery-crewneck-early-90s-size-us-s-m","title":"Adidas “Take Off” Rough Rat Gallery Crewneck — Early 90s — Size US S\/M","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAdidas “Take Off” Rough Rat Gallery Crewneck — Early 90s — Size S\/M\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThePlugOfVintage presents a rare Adidas “Take Off” series crewneck from the late 1980s \/ early 1990s — designed in West Germany, manufactured in Hong Kong, and featuring the iconic “The National Rough Rat Gallery” graphic print.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most sought-after pieces in the archival Adidas collecting world. Original labels intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chest carries the bold \u003cstrong\u003e“The National Rough Rat Gallery”\u003c\/strong\u003e print, and the sleeves and ribbing are accented with striking \u003cstrong\u003elime green\u003c\/strong\u003e detailing. A garment that perfectly captures the moment Adidas stepped off the athletics track and onto the streets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas — Take Off series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e West Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hong Kong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 80s \/ Early 90s (c. 1991–1993)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crewneck sweatshirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraphic:\u003c\/strong\u003e The National Rough Rat Gallery — Rocky Rat, Funky Rat, Pilot Rat, Accident Rat, Punk Rat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccent colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lime green on sleeves and ribbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60% Cotton \/ 40% Polyester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boxy \/ oversized box cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e US S\/M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Take Off Series — Adidas Goes Rogue\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the mid-1980s, Adidas underwent a major strategic shift. The brand wanted to expand from pure athletic performance into youth leisure and streetwear. For this experimental new era, the \u003cstrong\u003e“Take Off” line\u003c\/strong\u003e was created — combining premium athletic materials with completely uninhibited, wild graphics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetween 1991 and 1993, Adidas introduced cartoon rat characters into parts of the Take Off collection — known among collectors as the \u003cstrong\u003e“No Rats” or “Rough Rats” series\u003c\/strong\u003e. This crewneck features five distinct characters: \u003cstrong\u003eRocky Rat, Funky Rat, Pilot Rat, Accident Rat\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the background-lurking \u003cstrong\u003ePunk Rat\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was Adidas’ direct response to the rising alternative rock, skateboarding, and punk\/hip-hop subcultures of the early 90s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe series was a limited experiment. When Adidas hit financial difficulties and went through ownership changes in 1993, the Take Off line was discontinued and the brand returned to its more traditional “Equipment” direction. These sweatshirts were produced in relatively small numbers and have \u003cstrong\u003enever been reproduced\u003c\/strong\u003e. What exists is what exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7\/10 — Good Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood condition for a garment of this age and rarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric shade is very slightly faded — consistent with age and honest vintage wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphic print is intact and fully legible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal labels are present and readable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA few very small holes on the front of the sweatshirt, neatly repaired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaint wear mark on the ribbing of one sleeve — subtle and in keeping with the garment’s history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo odour, no structural damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA rare early 90s Adidas Take Off Rough Rat Gallery crewneck — West Germany design, lime green accents, five rat characters. Minor age marks on a genuinely irreplaceable archival piece.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note — Vintage Item Disclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll items at ThePlugOfVintage are thoroughly inspected, documented, and photographed before listing. Any known flaws or imperfections are always disclosed in the product description — we believe in full transparency, because that’s the standard serious collectors deserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe kindly ask that you read the product description carefully and take time to review all provided images before purchasing. Our goal is to present every flaw and detail as accurately as possible — so you know exactly what you’re getting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat said, vintage garments carry decades of history, and occasional minor signs of age, wear, or natural material changes may exist beyond what even a careful inspection can detect. If you have any specific condition questions, we are always happy to present the item personally upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery piece we list is sold as-is, as a vintage item.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ThePlugOfVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54052123803976,"sku":null,"price":255.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/1959\/7128\/files\/vintage-adidas-take-off-1990s-the-national-rough-rat-gallery-crewneck-front-theplugofvintage-com.png?v=1789307569","url":"https:\/\/theplugofvintage.com\/products\/adidas-take-off-rough-rat-gallery-crewneck-early-90s-size-us-s-m","provider":"ThePlugOfVintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}