Ampelmann Berlin

Berlin


It took a vociferous grassroots campaign to save the little Ampelmann, the endearing fellow on East German pedestrian traffic lights. Now the beloved cult figure and global brand graces an entire shop's worth of T-shirts, fridge magnets, pasta, onesies, umbrellas and other knick-knacks.

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