I saw on the TV news that a set of five doll mascots for the 2008 Olympic Games were unveiled in Beijing today. It also seems that Jackie Chan is part of the group. They all are pretty cute together. Each of the “Five Friendlies” symbolizes a different blessing- prosperity, happiness, passion, health and good luck. They also embody the natural characteristics of four of China’s most popular animals–the Fish, the Panda, the Tibetan Antelope, the Swallow–and the Olympic Flame.

These guys are definitely cuter then Izzy from the Olympics in Atlanta in 1996.

Update: China Uses Tibetan Antelope As Olympic Mascot

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