{"product_id":"pins-mascotte-officielle-cobi-1988-vintage-jeux-olympiques-badge","title":"Official mascot Cobi 1988 vintage Olympic Games pin badge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pin depicts the official mascot Cobi, visible on its original card. The mascot is stylized as a character playing table tennis, holding a black paddle in its right hand and wearing yellow shorts with a green top. The outlines are highlighted by a shiny metallic finish that accentuates the design details. The mascot is mounted on a green base, reminiscent of a playing field or platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cardboard backing features several inscriptions at the top: \"MASCOTA OFICIAL\", \"MASCOTTE OFFICIELLE\", \"OFFICIAL MASCOT\", repeated in multiple languages, emphasizing the product's official nature. The name \"Cobi\" is written in black handwritten letters in the center of the card, just above the pin. At the bottom of the backing are the legal mentions \"© 1988 COOB’92 S.A. All rights reserved T.M.\", as well as the pronunciation \"COBI: Pronounced as KOBEE\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cobi mascot is designed in a graphic style typical of the late 1980s, with clean shapes and vibrant colors, characteristic of Olympic design from that period. The pin is attached to the card by two visible perforations, with no indication of the attachment system on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible side of the card and pin shows no major apparent defects, but there are some discreet marks on the cardboard, likely due to the item's age and handling. The pin itself has a uniform surface sheen, with no scratches or missing parts visible in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis official badge is an emblematic item, linked to the world of the Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games, whose mascot Cobi was created in 1988. The card + pin set, with its multilingual inscriptions and period design, makes it a representative piece of the Olympic spirit and the graphic design of the 80s\/90s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is, with slight signs of wear on the cardboard backing visible in the photo. The pin has a beautiful shine and no major alterations observed on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e  \nThe Cobi mascot was designed by Spanish designer Javier Mariscal in 1988 for the Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games. Its deliberately naive and geometric style marked a turning point in the history of Olympic mascots, breaking away from classic animal representations and adopting a bold and modern graphic identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in vintage and Olympic items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: Cobi pin, Olympic badge, Barcelona 1992 mascot, pin badge, vintage Olympic Games, official pin, sports badge, official mascot, Olympic mascot, Barcelona 92 pin, enamel badge, sports pin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54245341823303,"sku":"EBAY-315799864577","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_0cb7f5b0-193b-471a-8d72-d331e0b0c87d.jpg?v=1782637493","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/pins-mascotte-officielle-cobi-1988-vintage-jeux-olympiques-badge","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}