Qualatex chrome balloons

Nopops4me · #1 16-04-2018, 09:40 AM

A while ago a post mentioned the introduction of Qualatex chrome balloons. All seems to have gone quiet about these. Have they not taken off (not enough helium perhaps - sorry about that) as well as Qualatex had wanted, or have I missed something?

snh61 · #2 12-05-2018, 09:05 PM

They are expensive. At least $1 a piece for a 11 incher, as far as I know. But I would like to have some, am very interested how tight they are when fully inflated, as those metallic balloons can get very tight when overinflated.

Seasider · #3 13-05-2018, 11:55 AM

I bought a mixed bag of chrome balloon from a party shop near me, 100 for £23 which I thought was ok. We’ve just used some to decorate the house for a birthday and in my opinion they are stunning. They are firm but no more than other pearlized balloons I’ve had before. We blew them without a pump and they didn’t resist really. One thing I noticed was the neck seemed slightly longer than normal? I have included a pic (my wife blew these ones up so not big at all!!) she doesn’t normally blow balloons up so I was well chuffed and I will look after this bunch!!

#4 17-05-2018, 09:27 PM

They sound amazing & I'll bet pics don't do em justice...what intrigues me is the illusion of having an object that appears to be solid & metallic; yet the object is soft, squishy & pliable...damn i really want some now! I gotta try 'em!

Bounci · #5 18-05-2018, 03:58 PM

I've been intrigued by these since they were released... But like mentioned, the price is a bit of a downfall. A bag of 100 for $23 is certainly not bad though. But it won't be until they start doing them in 16" and up that I'll réally be sold on them.

#6 18-05-2018, 10:27 PM

Oh, yes! The bigger, the better

I would certainly make the investment for 16"ers & up....
.......are you listening Qualitex?

OverTheTop · #7 19-05-2018, 03:33 AM

Originally Posted by Bubble Boy :-P

Oh, yes! The bigger, the better

I would certainly make the investment for 16"ers & up....
.......are you listening Qualitex?

If you're listening, please bring back the Q24

Seasider · #8 19-05-2018, 06:00 AM

Absolutely agree would love to see them in 16” size, that would be a smart business move!! I wonder if the manufacturers check out these sites, they must know about the balloon fetishising market?!!

Bounci · #9 19-05-2018, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by OverTheTop

If you're listening, please bring back the Q24

YES. Oh, I would wish upon a star...

emmanuelle · #10 23-10-2018, 05:42 PM

I've seen the chrome balloons in much bigger sizes on AliExpress.
I'll bet they'll be super tight though, and suspect they will pop prematurely.
Has anyone tried them yet?