Beijing Olympics Mascots

I'm really into Asian animated characters. First I fell in love with Sanrio (Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll), then I found San-X (Buru Buru and Hello Panda). I remember that China developed mascot characters for the upcoming Olympics in Beijing in 2008. Here are the adorable animated mascots and some words from the Beijing Olympics website.

" Like the Five Olympic Rings from which they draw their color and inspiration, Fuwa will serve as the Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, carrying a message of friendship and peace--and blessings from China--to children all over the world.

Designed to express the playful qualities of five little children who form an intimate circle of friends, Fuwa also embody the natural characteristics of four of China's most popular animals--the Fish, the Panda, the Tibetan Antelope, the Swallow--and the Olympic Flame."