🧸 Figuras de COBI: Guía para Coleccionistas

🧸 COBI Figures: Collector's Guide

Since its appearance as the official mascot of the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games, COBI not only won over the public with its charisma and originality, but also gave rise to one of the most beloved lines of collectible figures for those nostalgic for Olympic design and lovers of vintage collecting.

Today, original COBI figures have become true treasures for collectors worldwide. But… how do you identify an authentic figure? What types exist? Where can you find them and how do you care for them? This guide will give you the answers.

🧾 Types of COBI figures

The most sought-after figures were manufactured by Comansi in 1988, before the Games. They are made of solid PVC, with a matte finish and a distinctive Cubist design. Some of the most iconic include:

  • COBI keychains: Available in versions with and without clothing. In different sizes and for various sports.
  • COBI figures: For serious collectors, there are the same versions available in non-keychain format, but with even more sports and larger sizes (which wouldn't fit in keychain form). Disciplines include weightlifting, boxing, swimming, vaulting, and more.
  • COBI Box: This is the most original piece. It retains its official box, which has NEVER been opened. Even the air inside has over 30 years of history. These are the most unique, largest, and most expensive pieces.
  • Other COBI formats: Finally, we have other varied formats such as pencils, safety pins, suction cups... In all sizes and styles.

🔍 How to identify an original figure

  • Year of manufacture : must indicate 1988 on the base or the packaging.
  • Material : Hard PVC, not flexible or hollow.
  • Design style : faithful to Mariscal's style, without distortions.
  • Brand : many bear the Comansi or Olympic Committee seal.
  • Original certificate or presentation : a detail that increases the value.

🛒 Where to buy them?

  • Specialized stores like our website COBI Barcelona , ​​where all pieces are original and certified.
  • Collectors' fairs and vintage markets.
  • Platforms like eBay or Wallapop, although with a higher risk of replicas.

💡 Tips for preserving them

  • Keep them away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
  • Avoid humidity, as it can affect the paint and the material.
  • If you display them, do so in closed display cases to protect them from dust.
  • Handle them with care: although sturdy, some pieces have delicate parts.
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