Merchandise

The Olympic mascots were everywhere.

Beijing Huan Ying Ni

Little Nini was green and sweet

The clerks expertly powered through customers and credit cards

Beijing had reportedly spent $44 bilion on this event.

All the official sponsors had headquarters on the Olympic Green.

Inspirational messages about determination and the glory of athletics poured forth.

LG had a blue building with an enormous plastic man bursting out of the side.

There was a building dedicated to Green technology in China

LCD lights indicated all the energy saving features that were possible

The promises of a bright, wealthy, expensive future were everywhere.

New Beijing Great Olympics

Red Cross Hand in Hand Olympics

One World One Dream