January 14, 2003, 3:57 pm
Posted by: George     (www.coubertin.com/)
From: London, United Kingdom

Congrats Michael, Great website. Beautiful horse. Fabulous Izzy collection. Keep up the good work! And lots of cuddles to Izzy the horse. Best wishes, George Administrator http://www.coubertin.com/ Coubertin.com Olympic Collectors' Auction

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July 25, 2003, 8:43 pm
Posted by: bill hicks  (hickrybill@yahoo.com)   
From: Decatur, GA

Enjoyed a brief visit and plan to return to look for trade possibilities. Met you at the Varsity, and look forward to your return. Good work!

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December 25, 2002, 2:51 pm
Posted by: Robin  (izzy@ideatrout.com)   (www.ideatrout.com)
From: New Orleans, La

Can't wait to see the collection!

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January 14, 2003, 6:48 pm
Posted by: Calvin Jones  (calvinj@charter.net)   
From: Lawrenceville, GA

Great start!

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January 15, 2003, 6:40 pm
Posted by: Kathryn      
From: The Show Me State!

Michael, the site looks WONDERFUL! Very professionally done! I had no idea that there was a whole "world" of Izzy items - thanks for opening my eyes to something so unique and interesting! Keep up the good work!

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January 16, 2003, 9:20 am
Posted by: Sylvia M. Robinson  (mamasyl1@msn.com)   
From: The Peach State-Georgia

SPLENDID SITE! SPLENDID COLLECTION! CONGRATULATIONS TO MY FRIEND FOREVER...

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January 16, 2003, 11:14 am
Posted by: Marc  (98france98@ifrance.com)   (www.Pins-92France98.net)
From: France

Congratulations ! Very good site with nice scans and details . Very interesting and nice support for collectors .

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January 16, 2003, 5:30 pm
Posted by: Angie Moore  (frisor@aol.com)   
From: D'ville GA

I am very impressed with this site. I am a Georgian and didn't even know this history of Izzy. I do now!! Thanks

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January 17, 2003, 9:02 pm
Posted by: Terri Asay  (Tishyga100@aol.com)   
From: Tallapoosa, Ga.

One of my best friends collects these pins also. My girls love going over to her house and looking at her Izzy pins. This site is great to show them different ones out there!!

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January 17, 2003, 9:50 pm
Posted by: Al Falcao  (alfalcao@rogers.com)   (www.pinfever.com/al/al)
From: Markham, ON, Canada

Michael, congratulations on a wonderful and enlightening website! I learned a lot about Izzy...thanks to you. I also saw several Izzy pins that I never knew existed. Happy collecting. I admire your passion!

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January 18, 2003, 11:05 pm
Posted by: Phil Orcutt  (fileorcutt@aol.com)   
From: Richmond, VA

Hello Michael, A great collection!!! Do you have Izzy riding on top of the Budweiser Wagon with the Clydesdales? Stamped on back "TM@9293ACOG", old Izzy, no nose. Was told ACOG then advised Budweiser not to mix Izzy and Beer. There is also an Xerox Holiday Izzy collection. Keep on collectiong, the Izzy pins look fantastic!!! Love those Izzy Hard Rock Guitar pins. File Orcutt

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February 1, 2003, 2:36 am
Posted by: Manfred     (www.mypins.de/ibm)
From: Berlin / Germany

Hello to the States, just found your site and enjoyed surfin' it for a while. I like these cute mascots from the Olympics. My favorite collecting category is IBM PINS. I maintain my IBM site with passion and look forward to find new pins. Enjoy life and collecting. Kind regards, Manfred

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February 20, 2003, 1:36 pm
Posted by: Isaac aka :Jake"  (ihunter147@msn.com)   
From: Gardena, California

Michael, congratulations for you wonderful and very informative web site. I promise to visit frequently. By the way, Carmen in Georgia referred your site to me. I will also continue to look for WANTED IZZY(s) for both of you. Jake

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March 11, 2003, 7:40 pm
Posted by: Linda N.     
From: San Francisco

Great Izzy site. Didn't know there were quite so many different pins. Will keep my eyes open for others and sort through my collection to see if I have any you are missing (I doubt it!). Wishing San Francisco got the US bid for 2012 (and won the overall bid) so I could start my own extensive mascot pin collection!

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March 18, 2003, 11:24 pm
Posted by: Kathryn     
From: The Show Me State!

It's been a while since I've visited the site, and am so impressed by all the improvements made since! I especially love the picture of Nancy and the horses - you guys have lots of great photos...thanks for sharing!

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March 26, 2003, 11:15 am
Posted by: Melissa  (dquantock@aol.com)   
From: Fayetteville, NC

"Wonderful Web-site" and Tribute to the "Wonderful Mascot", IZZY!!! Nice Job Michael~ Keep adding to your collection! You teach and inspire us about this pin world and from it grows a "Circle of Pin Friends" that are very special people..... I thank-you for that! Keep loving Izzy<3

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March 27, 2003, 12:07 pm
Posted by: Isaac Hunter  (ihunter147@msn.com)   
From: Gardena, California

Michael, congratulations for you wonderful and very informative web site. I promise to visit frequently. By the way, Sylvia( Sorry for the mix-up in my February 20, 2003 entry, Sylvia.)in Georgia referred your site to me. I will also continue to look for WANTED IZZY(s) for both of you. Jake

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April 26, 2003, 1:07 am
Posted by: Leslie Chaffin  (ellsie20@yahoo.com)   
From: Mulvane, KS

I enjoyed seeing the many faces of "Izzy" and remembering the Games. Your site did confirm that at least one pin I continue to hunt does really exist. I missed getting it years ago, but looks like if I keep hunting, I'll find one. (Your catalog #2104). I especially enjoyed the picture of your equine Izzy. We used to raise, train and show Appaloosa sporthorses and I still hope someday we can find a warmblood to breed to our stallion (before he's way too old) for a true spotted sporthorse.

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June 28, 2003, 11:08 pm
Posted by: Mike     (www.societyofolympiccollectors.org)
From: United Kingdom

Congratulations on your fun Izzy pins site. Keep up the good work! :-)

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July 5, 2003, 9:05 am
Posted by: doris  (cookfam@bellsouth.net)   
From: morrw,ga

i like your site,mybe you can give me some info on apin i have it has izzy with a micophone withe wards broadcaster welcome party.july16,1996

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July 19, 2003, 6:38 pm
Posted by: Andrea D. J.  (Ajdelling@aol.com)   
From: Georgia

Hey! I really enjoyed reviewing your site. Thanks for keeping the spirit of Izzy and the Atlanta Olympic Games alive!

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January 24, 2004, 6:43 pm
Posted by: Melissa  (dquantock@aol.com)   
From: FT Bragg, NC

I'm still loving and collecting this Blue Guy! Your site is so wonderful and I come back to it often! Thanks for the fun pin hobby~ You take care Michael!! :c) I'm still searching for one for your collection~

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September 25, 2003, 6:07 pm
Posted by: Bob Izzi  (bob.izzi@mcfa.com)   
From: Kennesaw, GA

You have a great website -- best of luck with your Izzy collection. Some time you need to come to Atlanta and view my Izzy pin collection -- you are welcome anytime! Bob Izzi

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December 31, 2003, 7:34 pm
Posted by: Ward Family     
From: Hobart, NY

Great site. We love the photos of your horses.

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January 10, 2004, 6:41 pm
Posted by: Rolf Thalmann  (Rolf-Thalmann@t-online.de)   (www.rolf-thalmann.de)
From: Germany

Hello, great site ! Sorry I have no IZZY pins doubles, but you can see some in my museum ! Best Olympic wishes from Hamburg, Germany Rolf

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October 3, 2003, 10:57 am
Posted by: Mike     (www.skymark.com )
From:

A very good site!

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May 23, 2004, 2:53 pm
Posted by: michael sierra  (badgerboy0192@aol.com)   
From: tampa florida

i have a izzy pen that he does not have it is copy righted 1992 and it is izzy running then it says izzy official member. also it is a butten

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August 9, 2004, 8:25 pm
Posted by: CW     
From: USA

I have the Izzy playing tennis pin on the bottom saying Atlanta 1996 500 days March 7, 1995. do you know if it's rare?

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August 10, 2004, 11:38 am
Posted by: Terry Brown     
From: Chicago, Illinois

You've got to be kidding! Izzy was barred from Olympic events not because of the "excitement" he generated, but because he was ugly and absurd and frightened small children. A tribute to "mascots by committee", Izzy is reviled by all who bother to remember him. All mascots generally suck, but Izzy is by far the worst.

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August 10, 2004, 11:42 am
Posted by: Andrew Sampson     
From: San Diego, CA

Izzy dead yet? I sure hope so!!!!

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August 10, 2004, 2:29 pm
Posted by: Jeff Anderton     
From: Houston, TX

I have to agree with the last two correspondents: Izzy was a disaster and I hated him from Day 1 of the Olympics. Parenthetically, I would note that adults probably shouldn't get too wrapped up in animated characters created to sell pins and hats to kids. Regards, Jeff

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August 20, 2004, 3:08 pm
Posted by: jacqueline blanks  (jac2cha@yahoo.com)   
From: stamford, connecticut

Well it refreshing to see other people interested the 1996 Izzy mascot. I wonder do you know anyone or any place that might have the fan club certificate. Thank you Jackie B.

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November 9, 2004, 9:00 am
Posted by: Michael Moore Hates America  (mhaque@freeanimecontent.com)   
From: USA

I really like your site a lot. You have done a very good job!

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January 24, 2005, 1:39 pm
Posted by: eer     
From: chicago

Hi, i love izzy too!

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February 13, 2005, 1:16 pm
Posted by: mark  (mrk_winters@yahoo.com)   
From:

nice collection

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July 16, 2005, 4:54 pm
Posted by: izzy  (izzynikki95@aol.com)   
From: huntington park /california

o my god i am famous thank u for signing my book !!! u guys rock!!!

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July 26, 2005, 2:35 pm
Posted by: Cecile  (tncecile511@yahoo.com)   
From: Tennessee

Have enjoyed browsing through the site. I don't have any pins, but do have an Izzy (stuffed) Mascot who is holding the torch and has an olympic medallion around his neck.

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August 5, 2005, 4:51 pm
Posted by: izzy  (musicpixe@yahoo.com)   
From: Raleigh, North Carolina

My parents named me izzy even before it was an olympic mascot! this site is freakishly awesome.

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October 26, 2005, 9:58 am
Posted by: Evie  (eh@innovis.gr)   (www.athens-greece.us)
From: Greece

You have a great passion about Izzy pins! Thats very nice! I had a wonderful stay here!

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May 22, 2005, 12:51 pm
Posted by: Ken  (Ken@north.de)   (http://www.super-geschenke.com)
From: Berlin, Berlin

Hi, i was just browsing through the internet when i stumbled over your site by accident. So i took my time and signed your guestbook. This is by far the greatest experience of the internet – finding new and interesting sites - meeting great people from all over the world I wish you all the best and good luck with your site Keep up the good work Regards Ken

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May 11, 2005, 2:20 pm
Posted by: Donald Leyden  (mail@leydenhouse.com)   (www.leydenhouse.com)
From: Leyden, MA USA

I really like your site a lot. You have done a very good job! The flag section is very cute.

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January 18, 2006, 5:33 pm
Posted by: PAM  (livelines_1@yahoo.co.uk)   
From:

You have a great website -- best of luck with your Izzy collection.

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January 18, 2006, 5:35 pm
Posted by: SUE     
From:

Michael, the site looks WONDERFUL! Very professionally done! I had no idea that there was a whole "world" of Izzy items

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January 19, 2006, 5:51 pm
Posted by: izzy nathanson  (izzynathanson@yahoo.com)   
From: Boulder, Colorado

My name is Izzy!!!!!!!!!!! I'm not kidding!!!

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March 26, 2006, 1:04 pm
Posted by: brenda  (bcole1@bellsouth.net)   
From: dublin georgia

I tried using link to contact you and it failed.returned my email to you if you would please contact me i am interested in 3 of your pins you have and you have a great site... thanks

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July 28, 2006, 10:43 pm
Posted by: Izzy     
From: Kansas city

Izzy is my nickname! I'll be durned.

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August 29, 2006, 9:57 am
Posted by: JoAnn  (sherylmorris@earthlink.net)   
From: N.C

Thanks for keeping " Izzy " busy - Glad the Atlanta 1996 didn't turn out to be a " Whatwasit ? " , as some foreign media would have punned it to be . Izzy owes a debt of gratitude to Whatizit !

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January 29, 2007, 2:49 pm
Posted by: Heywood Jablowme     
From:

I wish I could travel back in time and punch the people in the face who came up with this mascot. Absolutely the worst ever. Izzy is a major league bacon strip on the already soiled underpants of the Olympic (bowel) movement.

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November 23, 2006, 2:56 pm
Posted by: Robin     
From: New Orleans

Great site! I didn't know there were so many Izzy pins out there. I'll keep my eye out for "new" ones for you!

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February 6, 2007, 9:20 am
Posted by: Debra     
From: Knoxville, Tn

I have a whole basement of Izzy stuff! I wonder if I have all the same pins you do??

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March 1, 2007, 4:45 am
Posted by: izzy   (ninja_turtle04@yahoo.com)   
From: philippines

i love that name!!!!!! 8z my name!!!!!

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March 2, 2007, 12:55 pm
Posted by: Iggy     
From:

Iggy love Izzy

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August 20, 2007, 3:15 pm
Posted by: Rebecca Roberts  (bunnye124@yahoo.com)   (www.google.com)
From: Douglasville, GA

I remember Izzy when I was a nine-year-old girl. Izzy was a blue, tear-shaped "blob" with rings around his eyes and tail. Izzy was a mascot at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. I went to the Olympic Games eleven years ago.

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September 18, 2007, 4:29 pm
Posted by: Brendan Rau     
From: USA

Sorry to be the gadfly, but Izzy was an embarrassment! Misha from Moscow '80 was a great mascot--the best yet, in my opinion. Sam from L.A. '84 also was a great mascot. Hidori from Seoul '88 and Cobi from Barcelona '84 had ample charm as well, but the Centennial Games of 1996 deserved a mascot much more creative than Izzy, and much more succinctly symbolic of the Olympics and its history. Oh, and why did Izzy have to be a teenager in the first place? Did adult fans of the Olympics even matter to those who designed Izzy in the first place? Time Magazine had it right: the amorphous, smiling blob looked like blue sperm in sneakers. The Atlanta Olympics deserved much better.

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September 18, 2007, 4:38 pm
Posted by: Brendan     
From: USA

Cobi from Barcelona '92. Oops.

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December 2, 2007, 4:47 pm
Posted by: Anya  (anay@honaone.com)   
From: USA

Great site! I didn't know there were so many Izzy pins out there. I'll keep my eye out for "new" ones for you!

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September 23, 2007, 1:38 pm
Posted by: Jack Behrle  (john.behrle@verizon.net)   
From: Bryn Mawr, PA

I thought lift trucks kept you busy enough...........! Best regards!

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April 24, 2008, 11:13 am
Posted by: Dianne "DJ"  (raptorplanef16@hotmail.com)   
From: USA/Detroit/Michigan

Thurs, April 2, 2008: Hi my name is "Dianne DJ" and was fortunate to be selected as a 1996 Atlanta Olympic Volunteer. My introduction to "Pin Trading" while waiting to pick-up Olympic Volunteer creditials in the "tent". I was given the "Opening Ceremony" Pin by a Georgia Power staff pin. Had many complements on the Pin...however, do not wear it anymore. On Mon, April 28, 2008, I will give a presentation to "inform" about "Pin Trading" in my PowerPoint 2007 Presentation class. and yes I have Izzy pins. will send Links to your site. Wish me luck..dianne "DJ" NoTE: found your site while searching by typing "the official olympic pin guide" when I saw Izzy decided had hit gold!! will come back to visit your site after "Final Exams" are over!

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April 24, 2008, 5:54 pm
Posted by: Judy  (mwilliamson16@comcast.net)   
From: Indianapolis, IN

I have an izzy pin that I didn't see on your sight. It's in a "Big Impressions" plastic case. Limited Edition 7,500. Depicts izzy, Kristin and Hakon. Have you seen it? Judy

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May 1, 2008, 1:11 am
Posted by: Isha Roy  (irisharoy@gmail.com)   (www.IndiaFloristNetwork.com)
From: Pune

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From: Goa

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May 3, 2008, 6:29 am
Posted by: www.snehopaharam.com  (orchidsnrose@hotmail.com)   (www.snehopaharam.com)
From: India

Keep up the good work..

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May 3, 2008, 6:29 am
Posted by: www.snehopaharam.com  (orchidsnrose@hotmail.com)   (www.snehopaharam.com)
From: India

Keep up the good work..

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May 3, 2008, 7:02 am
Posted by: Shirin Jindal  (chennaiflowerplaza@gmail.com)   (www.chennaiflowerplaza.com)
From: India

I liked the content on this site. Would like to visit again.

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May 4, 2008, 7:19 am
Posted by: marley  (jusley06@gmail.com)   
From: 1701

cute..

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Posted by: marley  (jusley06@gmail.com)   
From: 1701

cute..

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Posted by: GauravSingal  (uponnett@gmail.com)   (www.uponnet.com)
From: India

Content and website are good

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May 9, 2008, 1:22 am
Posted by: sanjana  (amchiemumbai@yahoo.com)   (www.amchiemumbai.com)
From: India

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