Beijing China Olympics Fuwa Friendlies Plastic Mascot Action Figure Chinese 2008 For Sale

Rare collectibles from the 2008 Beijing China Olympics! Known as Fuwa or Friendlies. Set of 5 hard plastic figures. These are NOT the more common plush doll versions, but a sturdy plastic. About 5 ½ inches tall. Awesome colors!From the Wiki: mascots of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The designs were created by Han Meilin, a famous Chinese artist… There are five Fuwas: Beibei, Jingjing, Huanhuan, Yingying and Nini. Together, the names form the sentence "…", or "Beijing huanying ni," which means "Beijing welcomes you". Originally named 'The Friendlies', they were promoted as 'Fuwa' when concerns arose that the name could be misinterpreted.As shown. Minor wear, some small blemishes.