Innsbruck 1976 Winter Olympics Mascot: Schneemann the Snowman Scarce original souvenir figure of Schneemann, the official mascot of the Innsbruck 1976 Winter Olympics. Made by Hofmann, the figure measures 9.25″ x 8″ x 6″ and depicts Schneemann, a snowman with a Tyrolean hat, who was the first official Winter Olympic mascot. Includes its original ‘Innsbruck 76’ finger tag and its colorful original cardboard box. In fine condition, with some wear to the fingertips, and some wear around the carrot-nose insertion point.

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