Artefacts

Sydney 2000, Olly, one of the Games' mascots.

Physical description

Kingfisher shape stuffed toy.

Created

Created: Matthew HATTON Created: Mattel

Materials

synthetic material

Colors

multi coloured

Dimension

35 x 19 x 18 cm, 547 g

Literature

BECKER, Jonathan. The Unauthorized Guide to Olympic Pins & Memorabilia. Schiffer Publishing Ltd: Atglen, USA, 2002. ISBN 0-7643-1491-2. The Treasures of the Olympic Games / texts by Martha Macintosh. London: Carlton Books, 2008. The Treasures of the Olympic Games / texts by Martha Macintosh. London: Carlton Books, 2011. The Treasures of the Olympic Games / texts by Martha Macintosh. London: Carlton Books, 2016.

Type of item

Souvenirs -> Doll

Reference number

80508

Keywords

Sydney 2000, Olympic Games animal Olympic mascot

Notes

Matthew Hatton, designer of the mascots for the Games of 2000 in Sydney, wanted to represent earth, air and water, and to sum up the spirit of the city, the Games and the new Millennium through unique animals. These are the echidna, Millie (for millennium), the kookaburra, Olly (for Olympics), and the duck-billed platypus Syd (for Sydney).