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contactmike1 wrote: I do animated lights, so my 2008 addition was going to be a Disney Fantasmic! show segment. I was looking at going with the new DMX capabilities of LOR. So, I need some sort of "evil" monster for Mickey to "fight" in his dream. If you follow the Disney show which originated in the early 90s, the grande finale is usually a dragon. Really, I just need something big and "scary" to inflate. I thought an inflatable might have a better impact than video -- even though the inflatable is static.
So it was just an idea. I don't have the whole thing planned out in my head yet, and I think the LOR DMX solution I'm looking at may be too expensive to accomplish in one year.
Anyways, so I was really surprised I couldn't find an inflatable dragon. Can you think of anything else that would make a good inflatable for a "scary/evil" dream sequence Mickey Mouse has? Taller is better.
Thanks for any tips!
Oh man if and when you do this Disney thing please share pictures and/or video. I love Mickey Mouse! Your idea sounds awesome=)
rmjohn99 wrote: Smoke machine, vacuum hose to mouth, and this guy:
He's pretty scary for Mickey to fight.
Ryan
This is the guy I have. And I DO have a smoke machine for it. However, I am not sure how to modify to get smoke out the nose. I know it's just a matter of piping it, but that means I have to cut up fabric, doesn't it? I've never used an airblown before, so it's a scary proposition. Anyone have some tips or know any good sites about modifying airblowns that I might get some ideas from? I just don't like the idea of putting holes in an airblown when I have no clue what I'm doing...
I'm also curious...has anyone ever filled the inside of their airblowns with smoke/fog? I'm sure it would leak out seams...might create an interesting effect.
contactmike1 wrote: rmjohn99 wrote: Smoke machine, vacuum hose to mouth, and this guy:
<snip pic>
He's pretty scary for Mickey to fight.
Ryan
This is the guy I have. And I DO have a smoke machine for it. However, I am not sure how to modify to get smoke out the nose. I know it's just a matter of piping it, but that means I have to cut up fabric, doesn't it? I've never used an airblown before, so it's a scary proposition. Anyone have some tips or know any good sites about modifying airblowns that I might get some ideas from? I just don't like the idea of putting holes in an airblown when I have no clue what I'm doing...
I'm also curious...has anyone ever filled the inside of their airblowns with smoke/fog? I'm sure it would leak out seams...might create an interesting effect.
I think you would only need to cut a small hole in it's mouth.
I did some experimentation with fog and vacuums last year, using a air pump. It s***ed the fog in, and spit it out through about 10-15' of 1" tubing.
Get some 1", or maybe 1.5" tubing, run it up into the inflatable through the zipper hole on the bottom, and out the mouth.
Triceratops Price
10ft. tall 30ft. long $4,900
15ft .tall 46ft. long $5,900
20ft. tall 60ft. long $9,900
Accessories: Air Blower, Carrying Bag for Inflatable, Ropes for Tethering and Tarp (to place Inflatable on top of when set up).
Material: 8 oz. vinyl coated nylon with ultra violet inhibitors and fire retardant.
Freight: All freight charges to be paid by customer.
Sales Tax: Prices do not include required sales tax.
Payment Terms: 50% deposit is required to begin manufacturing. Balance due prior to shipment.
Warranty: 2-Year warranty on workmanship and material. Damages by forces of nature, accidental or deliberate is/are not covered.
Turnaround: 4-5 weeks
I was afraid prices would be like that, which is why I went with the gargoyle. While a custom inflatable like that would be perfect (I wish my gargoyle was a wee bit taller), it would be more expensive than all my hardware combined!
I do hear (from a different source) creative inflatables does fantastic work, and their photos do look amazing. For anyone who has the bucks to spend, their work is high quality.
.......I mean single guys...OUCH!!!!
Here is a price list from Creatable Inflatables on their T-Rex Dinosaurs