Georgia Man Builds Massive Olympic Memorabilia Collection with Son

Randy Parsons has amassed thousands of plush mascots, pins, and other items from Olympic and Paralympic Games over decades.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Randy Parsons, an Atlanta resident, has assembled an extensive collection of Olympic and Paralympic memorabilia over the years, including plush mascots, pins, and other items. Parsons has been collecting these items with his son Kenny, and the two have attended numerous Olympic Games together, bonding over their shared passion for Olympic history and memorabilia.

Why it matters

Parsons' collection highlights the enduring appeal of the Olympic Games and the way they can bring families together through shared interests and experiences. His dedication to preserving Olympic history and memories reflects a broader fascination with the global sporting event and its cultural impact.

The details

Parsons' collection includes a wide range of items, from the iconic Cobi mascot from the 1992 Barcelona Games to the more recent Tina and Milo stoat mascots from the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. While some of the pieces are worth hundreds of dollars, Parsons says he acquires them on a "shoestring budget." The collection has become a way for Parsons and his son Kenny to bond, with the two attending 12 Olympic Games together so far.

  • Parsons began collecting Olympic memorabilia decades ago.
  • This year's Olympics will be the 13th that Parsons has attended.
  • Parsons and his son are excited to see what they can collect at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

The players

Randy Parsons

An Atlanta resident who has assembled an extensive collection of Olympic and Paralympic memorabilia over the years, including plush mascots, pins, and other items.

Kenny Parsons

Randy Parsons' son, who has attended 12 Olympic Games with his father and shares his passion for collecting Olympic memorabilia.

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What they’re saying

“I don't have enough. And you see, I have a pretty, this is probably a pretty nice-sized collection.”

— Randy Parsons (WXIA)

“My son Kenny, we've been going as a father and son. We've developed that bond of going.”

— Randy Parsons (WXIA)

What’s next

Parsons and his son are excited to see what they can collect at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

The takeaway

Parsons' collection of Olympic and Paralympic memorabilia has become a way for him and his son to bond over their shared passion for the Games, highlighting the ability of the Olympics to bring families together and create lasting memories.