2010 Olympic Mascots revealed. Artists forget that Vancouver is in Canada, not Japan.

[NinjaBoy]

Vancouver 2010 Olympic mascots revealed. Artists forget that Vancouver is Canada, not Japan.

Vancouver 2010 - The Adventures of Quatchi, Miga and Sumi Begin in Earnest

[SEAN!]

i think they're aight

[Gusto]

i guess they look a little anime-ish, but "All three are mythical creatures with roots in local legend. One is a sasquatch. One is a sea-bear. And one is an animal guardian spirit."

[hardstylin]

wheres the fuckin beaver?

[cubed]

^the beaver was already used in the montreal games.

[Gusto]

Originally Posted by hardstylin

wheres the fuckin beaver?

hey man the beaver isn't a canadian national icon like the sea-bear is.

[hardstylin]

^^ haha nice i had no idea

edit:for cubed

[SEAN!]

Originally Posted by hardstylin

wheres the fuckin beaver?

chillin with the queen

[hardstylin]

Originally Posted by Gusto

hey man the beaver isn't a canadian national icon like the sea-bear is.

haha wtf is a sea-bear anyways?

im with ninja these 3 suck.

[Gusto]

"None of the three mascots actually exist in real life: Miga the Sea Bear is a combination of an orca and a bear. Sumi, the Paralympic mascot, is a Thunderbird but looks more like a bear with wings.

And Quatchi is the first Sasquatch in history to actually make an appearance before human beings. "

[Gusto]

i love how sumi, the paralympic mascot, looks in perfect health and has wings instead of a wheelchair.

[ebbomega]

Name one animation studio in Vancouver that doesn't draw heavy influence from Anime. One.

So what if it looks anime? Anime's a big thing in Vancouver. A lot closer to Van culture than that Inukshuk any day.

I understand the thought of marketing to kids and also creating 3 instead of 1 = 3X the sales "but mommy I want to collect all three!"

Im assuming the legends these "creatures" hold are of local native culture. I also accept the fact that they have an anime-ish look that isnt over done with BC being so multi cultered.

But when it comes to the actual "creatures" im really confused and disappointed, they're like some new form of Mr Potato head. I think they should of used more real animals that can represent our province. Sasquach... are you serious?

[NinjaBoy]

Originally Posted by ebbomega

Name one animation studio in Vancouver that doesn't draw heavy influence from Anime. One.

So what if it looks anime? Anime's a big thing in Vancouver. A lot closer to Van culture than that Inukshuk any day.

Don't get me wrong, I think they are awesome for toys and stationary, not an olympic mascot so much. I'm an anime fan too though.

I don't have a huge problem with them, I just found it really funny.

Trying to have me list an animation studio in Vancouver that dosen't draw from anime is kinda silly though. You could pretty much say that for any studio...

[dabbler]

Vancouver 2010 - Welcome


Miga is a young sea bear who lives in the ocean with her family pod, out past Vancouver Island near Tofino, British Columbia. Sea bears are part killer whale and part bear. Miga is part Kermode bear, a rare white bear that only lives in British Columbia.

All summer long, Miga rides waves with local surfers. But during the winter months, she often sneaks onto the shores of Vancouver to seek adventure. When Miga discovered that humans were 'surfing' on snow, up in the mountains, she knew she had to join the fun. Snowboarding soon became her favourite winter sport. Her dream is to land a corked 720 in the half-pipe one day… It will take lots of practice, and a few falls along the way, but she’s sure she can do it.
The sea bear is inspired by the legends of the Pacific Northwest First Nations, tales of orca whales that transform into bears when they arrive on land. The Kermode bear is a rare white or cream-coloured sub-species of the black bear that is unique to the central West Coast of British Columbia. According to First Nations’ legend, Kermode bears — also known as Spirit Bears — were turned white by Raven to remind people of the Ice Age. Orcas are also honoured in the art and stories of West Coast First Nations, as travellers and guardians of the sea.


Quatchi is a young sasquatch who comes from the mysterious forests of Canada. Quatchi is shy, but loves to explore new places and meet new friends. Although Quatchi loves all winter sports, he’s especially fond of hockey. He dreams of becoming a world-famous goalie.

Because of his large size, he can be a little clumsy. But no one can question his passion. He knows that if he works hard and always does his best, he might one day achieve his dream. Quatchi is always encouraging his friends to join him on journeys across Canada. He is also often recruiting others to play hockey — or at least to take shots at him!
The sasquatch is a popular figure in local native legends of the Pacific West Coast. There is both a legendary ‘woman-of-the-woods’ (a slightly fearsome figure whose stories are told to discipline young children) and a ‘man-of-the-woods’ (a shy giant who lurks in the forests). The sasquatch reminds us of the mystery and wonder that exist in the natural world, igniting our imagination about the possibility of fantastical creatures in the great Canadian wilderness.
Sumi is an animal spirit who lives in the mountains of British Columbia. Like many Canadians, Sumi's background is drawn from many places. He wears the hat of the orca whale, flies with the wings of the mighty thunderbird and runs on the strong furry legs of the black bear.

Sumi’s name comes from the Salish word “Sumesh” which means “guardian spirit.” Sumi takes his role very seriously. He works hard to protect the land, water and creatures of his homeland. Sumi is a great fan of the Paralympic Games. He’s determined to learn all the sports, so he can play and race with his animal friends all winter long.
Transformation is a common theme in the art and legend of West Coast First Nations. Transformation represents the connection and kinship between the human, animal and spirit world. Revered animals, such as the orca whale, the bear and the thunderbird, are depicted in transformation through masks, totems and other forms of art. The orca is the traveller and guardian of the sea. The bear often represents strength and friendship. And the thunderbird — which creates thunder by flapping its wings — is one of the most powerful of the supernatural creatures.

[G3N3R4L]

i vote quatchi.


he pwns those other fools. QUATI SMASH!

[TrixX]

^^^so is blink 182 our theme song??????

[tiedye]

Shit.

[miss.myra]

awwww

they look like happy tree friends haha

[rawb]

I AM SO DOWN FOR THIS o

[crackdragon]

the sasquatch looks like some poor attempt at an owl. I vote we replace with a wookie

[Revolver]

i think they look really,really stupid.

like they got the asthetic ideas from bubble tea dens in metrotown.

ya im not a fan.but maybey they will grow on me abit.

[ebbomega]

they remind me of Samurai Jack more than anything.

[b0ld]

not digging these characters at all... I would of loved to see the spirit bear being a mascot however.

[MissBehavior]

I really like them! :)