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Imagine have completed another giant inflatable project abroad! Having created and installed a large helium filled chain for a 'Euro - funded' operatic event in Gdansk, Poland.

Yet again the collective team at Imagine rose to the challenge to design and create the huge inflatable structure. This was formed from 11 interlocking chain links each of which was 3.5 meters long. As these would not contain sufficient helium to lift the combined weight a number of large helium filled spheres were incorporated into the design. These were produced in black to hide against the sky above the feature item of the chain.

Such a large installation called upon all the experience and expertise of Imagines' operators which managed the on-site activity. The result was an impressive eye-catching spectacle - revealed as the high point of the performance. Extensive media coverage including several European TV companies ensured the event was broadcast far and wide!

As a preferred supplier to Orange Telecom - of various inflatables over many years, Imagine Inflatables were delighted to be approached again - to supply giant 7m high inflatable animal characters for the latest European advertising campaign!

Imagines' comprehensive design facility produced 3D artwork from basic flat outlines - which was the basis of the impressive inflatables. These were required to promote the re-launch of the Orange mobile phone packages - each denoted by an animal icon. Similar to those created for a similar campaign 4 years ago, Orange were keen to utilise Imagines' capability again!! From receiving the initial enquirey and outline drawings, Imagine managed the creation and management of the large inflatable characters including supervision on the film set locations in Lisbon, Portugal. 

EMC2 wanted to show their support of the Wasps rugby club in a BIG way?!.. So they turned to Imagine to create a giant inflatable rugby player! At over 6m tall, this now towers over people at matches and associated events!!...

A growing sector of Imagines' business over recent years has been the site-marking of proposed wind turbine locations. The number of such projects has increased to the point where it is now virtually a business of it's own!!

With a proven track record as a responsible blimp operator, with many years experience this extension of the business has been a sound one.

In accord with the UK Civil Aviation Authority, Imagine has developed a safe approach to the siting of blimps in controlled airspace areas at higher than usually permitted heights - up to 420ft.! This includes marking the tether lines with additional 'wind-sock' markers part way up! (as shown in the photo above)

To promote their range of pizzas Chicago Town are running a competition the prizes of which include a number of inflatable mini football pitches. These were designed, and created by the Imagine team and the first batch of 50 supplied - ready for the lucky winners to be enjoying a kick-about in soon!

Detail Express is a revolution in car washes utilising “GREENER” products that are100% biodegradable and environmentally friendly meaning less harm to the environment and zero waste.

To promote their innovative approach they tasked Imagine Inflatables to create eye-catching shelters for cars being valeted.

These are being used at the ever increasing number of Detail Express sites across the UK. 

To promote their launch into the business communications market, Virgin Media asked Imagine to provide and install a number of branded red spheres throughout the UK.

The above photo shows one of the spheres outside the Virgin Media offices in Belfast. This was one of 24 separate locations. Quite a logistical excercise, as all had to be installed on a single day!.. Imagines' team of operators managed the project with spheres showing different slogans delivered to the various locations.

The parents of a student at boarding school wanted to ensure his birthday did not go unnoticed! So they approached Imagine Inflatables to produce a helium filled giant blimp with a suitable message art-worked on the hull! Imagines' operational staff liaised with staff at the school to arrange the installation.

The element of surprise was maintained by commencing the preparation and inflation while the students were in class. As the 'birthday boy' had to walk outside, along with a group of friends - he saw his impressive birthday surprise flying overhead!!..

To highlight the potential perils associated with young drivers, the producers of the 'Police, Camera Action' TV series featured a mock road / hazard situation to test the young drivers. This was in conjunction with 'DriveSafe UK' a leading driver training provider and in this case operating on the airfield at RAF Scampton. The focus of the event was to get the young drivers to avoid a 'target' car at various speeds and simulated conditions - using a 'skid-car'!!

To reduce the obvious risk from potential collisions, the production team approached Imagine Inflatables to provide a full sized inflatable car!.. While most of the drivers managed to avoid the impressive inflatable - it was hit a few times including twice at high speeds! Everyone was relieved that the robust design by Imagine allowed the car to survive an impact of 25 mph - which sent the inflatable cartwheeling through the air before coming to rest approx 70 ft away!..