In early 2024, I developed a passion for preserving old or retired mascot costumes from sports teams, corporate events, and similar settings. I’ve always found something comforting about them. They’re designed to bring smiles, represent identities, and make people feel seen.
That overlap between mascots and fursuits really speaks to me. Both can give people a sense of connection, confidence, or simply a chance to exist in a way they might not be able to otherwise.
It’s hard for me to look at any of these suits and not feel some kind of nostalgia, admiration, or just respect for how much they can mean to someone. I think they deserve to be remembered, not just tossed aside once their "job" is done.
While I’ll likely hold onto those two for personal reasons, I’m hoping to find second chances for many more once I have the space. I plan to pass those costumes on to local schools and organizations in my community. I think that’s a much better option than buying some cheaply made, overpriced wholesale costume that falls apart within months.
Mascot obsession aside, I enjoy retro gaming and computing, painting, film photography, and all sorts of other stuff.
Hopefully I can find some like-minded folks here!
