The Pacific Pin Club, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Mukmuk finally freed !!

2010 sidekick makes move from cyberspace

Vancouver Sun
November 27, 2008

VANCOUVER - For the last year, little Mukmuk has existed only in cyberspace as a virtual sidekick to the three 2010 Olympic and Paralympic mascots - Quatchi, Miga and Sumi.

But no more. Mukmuk, the Vancouver Island marmot, is being freed today with his own line of merchandise, including plush toys, pins, T-shirts and the orange and blue toque the character wears online.

Mukmuk Freed
Read the Vancouver Sun Article

Vancouver Sun 2010 reporter Jeff Lee Surprised by Mascot Visit
View the Vancouver Sun Video - scroll down to "Freeing Mukmuk"

Jeff Lee's Blog Account of Mukmuk's new found freedom
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What is the Pacific Pin Club?

The Pacific Pin Club is Western Canada's premiere organization for lapel pin collectors and traders. Founded in 1986, the Club is entering its 25th year of generating awareness and interest in pin collecting and promoting the hobby in British Columbia, across Canada and around the World.

Last updated: 01 January 2009