In one of the most American moves ever, not only did a staunch anti-communist protest of the Moscow Olympics occur, but we also merchandised the ever-loving crap out of it.
In 1980 and literally 1984 calls for a boycott of Russia from the Olympic games were heard nation-wide, and it resulted in some absolute banger merch that we couldn't resist but to bring back to life.
One of the most prominent Icons is a friendly-looking bear, Misha (Миша). Also known as "Mishka", the cutesy mascot was not only one of the original Olympic mascots, but also the first to be wildly successful in terms of merchandising. How could you say "no" to something that cute after all?
Used extensively in the opening & closing ceremonies both in the 1980 Olympics and more recently the 2014 Olympics in Sochi (which were also controversial due to the rising tensions in Ukraine leading to the annexation of Crimea and other protests occurring simultaneously). Unfortunately, being the frontman of the Russian Olympics means you're going to be the face of the boycott as well.
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1980s Olympics Commemorative Pin and Sticker Bundle
Great quality print with strong adhesive. I slapped these bitches right on my kayak, slapped it and said "this bad boy can fit so much beer in it"
There’s not much to write about, it’s exactly as seen in my photos. Perfect for my future jacket plans.
Gf enjoys confusing the boomers who live around us while wearing these.
Nice Stickers and pins. The stickers stick well and the pins stay in place.
Pins are great quality and a perfect little addition to any pin collection.
