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Bringing Your Inflatable Costume to Life

izzy costumeEasy to Use and Comfortable to Wear, Inflatable Costumes Bring Energy and Life to Events

They swing.  They sway.  They walk up and hug you!  Most people are familiar with cold-air inflatables that are tethered to the ground.  Many are also familiar with newer dynamic inflatables that are still tethered, but can flap and wiggle in the wind.  Making their way up on the popularity list are inflatable costumes.  What's the difference?  Inflatable costumes let your character move around freely wherever he wants.

When you say "costume," the first image that comes to mind is most likely an outfit made of cloth.  But inflatable character costumes offer some unique advantages ordinary material can't.  For instance, inflatable costumes are truly unique.  People are used to seeing costumes made of material, but the appearances, shapes, and colors of inflatable costumes stand out in the crowd.

"Aren't Inflatable Costumes Hot?"

If you've ever worn a traditional costume, you know they can be quite uncomfortable.  Heavy and hot are the two words that most often describe the experience.  Inflatable costumes, however, are equipped with a battery-operated fan system that straps to the waist of the wearer.  This keeps them much cooler than you might expect.  As for the weight, traditional mascot costumes can add as much as 20 pounds to your load.  And that doesn't include the other layers (such as cold packs for the neck and body or special undergarments) that have to be worn as well.  On the other hand, inflatable costumes are made of lightweight vinyl and are filled with air.  It's more like wearing a swimming pool float than a costume.

"Are Inflatable Costumes Difficult to Wear?"

You can dress in an inflatable costume in under 4 minutes [printable inflatable costume instructions].   It takes just six simple steps including:

  1. Put the fully charged battery into the blower pack and connect it to the blower.
  2. Attach the costumer blower tube to the blower flange.
  3. Step into the customer legs and attach the shoes using adjustable Velcro straps.
  4. Put the blower pack on the support belt and clip the belt into place.
  5. Slip the rest of the costume on and inflate by turning on the blower and closing the zipper.
  6. Make any necessary final adjustments for the performer's viewing and comfort.

See the process in action when you watch this inflatable costume video.

That's it!  Your inflatable mascot costume is ready to walk, jump, shake hands, give hugs, and fully interact with the crowd.  If you think a photo or tethered inflatable drove on-lookers wild, just wait until they see the living, "breathing" version.  Kids and adults alike will be doing double-takes… and isn't that really what marketing is all about?


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What Others Say About Landmark Creations


“We knew Landmark was the only company that would be able to understand our vision and work to make it come to life.”

- P. Donaldson, American Cancer Society

"I chose Landmark Creations because they had a reasonable price for a customized inflatable. The other inflatables featured on their site made me confident that they could produce exactly what I was looking for."

- Sara Chadeck, KONO 101.1 FM

"We had a very positive experience working with Landmark Creations and were very impressed with their service and how quickly we were able to receive our inflatable. The product is high quality and super easy to use, which makes a huge difference when setting up."

- Missy Keiper, Avera McKennan Foundation

“The inflatable finish arch looked fantastic! Local media was also there filming, so photos and videos of our race were viewed by many with our logo front and center.”

- David Parker, Pacific Road Runners Club

“This has created tremendous buzz around town and we have received a great deal of compliments on the Big Tire. Exposure is my goal, and the inflatable does that better than anyone, including me, can do at these events. The Big Tire never takes a break, gets tired or has to take a call. It just keeps shining bright and the kids love it.”

- Ed Chaney, Ed Chaney Tire Center Inc.

"The inflatables have been a great success at shows, seminars and especially at pet shops where they help us to coordinate Iams Co. weekends that allow us to promote and increase sales of our products."

-The IAMS Company