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SAM THE OLYMPIC EAGLE Cushion : Character Designed by Disney Legend Bob Moore
$ 7.36
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Up for sale is a mint-in-package (MIP) official 14" round inflatable seat pillow cushion depicting "Sam the Olympic Eagle" . . . the mascot of the 1984 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles.Made in 1980 by MOOCHIE'S for use in the Olympics to be held in Los Angeles in 1984 (so distributed at Olympic Games of 1984). The cushion has never been removed from its packaging. Features the American Eagle Mascot on one side and the Olympics Logo on the other.
He was designed by Disney Legend Bob Moore, an artist for Disney, and embodies lots of symbols related to American patriotism. Let’s start with the fact the character is a bald eagle, which is the national bird of the United States, where the games were held.
Being named Sam also suggests a kinship with Uncle Sam, another American symbol. Moore designed Sam to look friendly and cheerful in order to embody the optimism of the American Olympic spirit as well as appeal to children.