5ft Inflatable Blow Up Man

An inflatable man that stands five feet tall once blown up — near enough life size, which is the whole joke. It packs down flat, so it travels to the party in a handbag and arrives as a full-size guest.

What's in the pack

• One uninflated blow-up man, 5ft tall when inflated

Sizing & fit

One size. Five feet tall inflated and flat-packed until then. Inflate it by mouth or with a small hand pump; do not use a compressor or a car foot pump at full pressure, as the seams will go.

Styling it

It is funnier dressed than bare, so put a hat, a wig or a football shirt on it. Prop it in a chair or seatbelt it into a car seat rather than leaving it on the floor.

Care

Wipe it down with a damp cloth and a little mild soap, and let it dry completely before you deflate it. Let all the air out through the valve, fold it loosely instead of creasing it hard, and store it away from sharp edges and radiators.

More like this

It goes down well alongside the rest of our hen party bits, there is more air-filled nonsense in inflatable costumes, and plenty of props in accessories.

Safety: A novelty item, not a swimming aid or a lifesaving device — never use it in water. Keep it away from naked flames, cigarettes and sharp objects. The valve plug is a small part, so keep it away from young children.

• One uninflated blow-up man, 5ft tall when inflated

It is funnier dressed than bare, so put a hat, a wig or a football shirt on it. Prop it in a chair or seatbelt it into a car seat rather than leaving it on the floor.

A novelty item, not a swimming aid or a lifesaving device — never use it in water. Keep it away from naked flames, cigarettes and sharp objects. The valve plug is a small part, so keep it away from young children.