r/InflatableandPlush

I am a bit young, and I don't necessarily have the money to purchase one, but I just want to know how to get one. I really want one badly as it looks really cute and so much fun to have! But then reality strikes as usual and I don't have a job. But other than bursting the bubble, I know at least one of y'all might have one, so if you don't mind me asking how to get one? If y'all have any suggestions please let me know, because I am new and want to have fun cuddly friends as well that I will keep and enjoy for a very long time! Thanks for reading this, cheers.

Note: If any of y'all don't want your FyaRyuu, then I will happily take it :)

How did you discover inflatables community and when did you buy your first CUSTOM inflatable?

From which custom inflatable companies you mostly buy inflatables? Or if you don't have any, which one will be your first inflatable to play with?

Just wondering a couple things as I've gotten bpmy first inflatables,

1 what are some good like pumps or whatever for inflating and deflating, I'm fine with anything but preferably be relatively small and quiet

2 best way/products to clean toys, I wanna make sure they can be clean and healthy :D

3 way to reinforce mass produced/weaker toys, I got two little dolphins designed for kids and I wanna make sure they're strong enough to support my weight (although, I weight very little anyways so not too much of a problem haha)

I have an interesting question: what's your favourite inflatable animal from your collection and which animal you mostly buy (I don't mean only from standard makers like Intex and Bestwayz but from custom companies too)?

PS: I love posting here, even if I'm quite new to this community

https://preview.redd.it/emwsjzq3vgjh1.png?width=800&format=png&auto=webp&s=5953671c01b6ab7ba487f892fc8727f890cd92b1

He got a bit stretchy, but I like him a bit more like this. This little guy looks so happy! But due to a lack of space, I had to put him on Vinted...hope he finds a good new home🖤

I have not yet received my first inflatable, but I have got a couple of plushes. I know about many inflatable companies and have heard good reviews of them, but I have seen many a time products show up for a company called CandyCoated. I know they make suits, but they also make toys. Does anyone know about the company and where they stand on the end of quality and design for their products? If so, I have been eyeing them for a long time but can't necessarily know due to me being unable to purchase one of their products. This is because of my age and money at the time of this being sent out to the internet to read. It would be helpful if anyone has any information they would like to share, I personally would love to hear it!

Yo I'm new to the hobby itself despite looking at art for a good while and I wanna get my hands on an intex orca but im not sure which one to go for

Ive heard that the black orca is more durable than the translucent blue one because he vinyl is thicker but im not fully sure if its true

do they feel different?

Is one that much more durable?

How much more inconvenient would the extra 40 cm of length from he black orca be

I mainly want to use them at home mainly on a carpet or bed

Which intex hand/foot pump should I get alongside, or do bike pumps also work?

Is there anything else I should know?

Sorry if I'm overthinking things

Looking to buy inflatables that aren't currently being produced (e.g from puffypaws, phenod, ICF, etc) and wanted to know if there are seller groups on telegram and/or subreddits for that ^^

Edit: if you know of any groups please tell me which groups, feel free to send a dm or just comment (idk if its okay to redirect to groups in comments)

I have a question: how many inflatables do you have in collection and which custom animals you mostly buy: e.g. dragons, whales, etc?

I have one blue whale from Bestway that I had since my childhood.

Also what inflatable maker companies are good? Except Inflatable World, Horseplay Toys, PuffyPaws, Jet Creations (and standard makers like Intex and Bestway)