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  • Jkloon
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2013
    • 357

    #16
    Re: Custom Dragon!

    Working things out with the manufacturer now. Bypassed the company and went straight to the factory manager

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    • uwa
      Junior Member
      • Jul 2016
      • 5

      #17
      Re: Custom Dragon!

      I can't see your pictures yet because I'm a new member, but... in talking with your supplier/manufacturer, have they given you design guidelines, or even just a few "we can make this kind of shape, but we can't make this kind of shape" tips?

      I just ordered my first big inflatable over Alibaba, and being a 3d modeler, I'm already kind of interested in designing my own in the future. I'm just not sure where to begin, what sorts of curves require what kind of seam work, etc.

      Oh, and - you said "inflatable" and "dragon" in the same paragraph, so I'm probably interested too :3

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      • Jkloon
        Senior Member
        • Aug 2013
        • 357

        #18
        Re: Custom Dragon!

        Because it's similar to the PuffyPaws Zenith I'm working out permissions. PuffyPaws is just terrible at responding to emails. If I get permission then it's a go. Considering that other similar dragons have been produced I assume PuffyPaws is okay with it. I'll make sure to keep you guys updated!!

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        • uwa
          Junior Member
          • Jul 2016
          • 5

          #19
          Re: Custom Dragon!

          Good luck with them - or I hope at least their silence is enough to determine that they're not challenging your work! :S

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          • Jkloon
            Senior Member
            • Aug 2013
            • 357

            #20
            Re: Custom Dragon!

            So, PuffyPaws has decided that they are going to re-run the Zenith dragon. I assume this means that they won't want any competition and may not grant me permission to produce my design. I haven't gotten anything from them yet, but don't hold your breath.

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            • Jkloon
              Senior Member
              • Aug 2013
              • 357

              #21
              Re: Custom Dragon!

              Additionally, I have inquired about what changes would have to be made in order for them to produce it without requiring permission from PuffyPaws. As always, I'll keep you updated!

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              • Jkloon
                Senior Member
                • Aug 2013
                • 357

                #22
                Re: Custom Dragon!

                I made contact with PuffyPaws and am in communication with them. They gave permission for one or two to be produced, and asked if I'd wanted to make more. Working things out now.

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                • Jkloon
                  Senior Member
                  • Aug 2013
                  • 357

                  #23
                  Re: Custom Dragon!

                  The dragon will not be produced upon request of PuffyPaws, I'm working on more designs and appreciate your enthusiasm. I've got a new design that I'm waiting on for approval that I personally like more than the old one. Will upload pics soon. (Can't figure out how to do a mobile upload).

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                  • Jkloon
                    Senior Member
                    • Aug 2013
                    • 357

                    #24
                    Re: Custom Dragon!

                    Here's my new design
                    Attached Files

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                    • new2inflate
                      Junior Member
                      • May 2016
                      • 17

                      #25
                      Re: Custom Dragon!

                      I dig the look; same size as the original design?

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                      • Jkloon
                        Senior Member
                        • Aug 2013
                        • 357

                        #26
                        Re: Custom Dragon!

                        Same size, once again waiting on the manufacturer

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                        • Jkloon
                          Senior Member
                          • Aug 2013
                          • 357

                          #27
                          Re: Custom Dragon!

                          Okay everyone, it has been a long and arduous process, but I finally have some ideas on a timeline and probable production. The manufacturer I am working with will give me a price estimate in late January of next year, after the Chinese new year when prices are likely to change. The image above (titled Dominus-colour-blue) is the dragon being produced and will likely require no modification for production. It looks like this is finally happening guys and I'm so excited. I will create a google form and post it here and other forums when I get the price estimate. Try and drum up some excitement wherever you can, the more orders I get the more likely it is that the production cost will go down and I can give a rebate.

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                          • new2inflate
                            Junior Member
                            • May 2016
                            • 17

                            #28
                            Re: Custom Dragon!

                            Any word back on this? I forgot to check back in January, but I'm curious to see if your project got off the ground (i.e. opened pre-orders).

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                            • Jkloon
                              Senior Member
                              • Aug 2013
                              • 357

                              #29
                              Re: Custom Dragon!

                              I'm still working on things. Jet creations is no longer working with new clients, which slowed things down a bit. Instead I'm working with PuffyPaws toys!! If you're interested in updates, check out DominusInflatables on Twitter! Right now my design is just being finalized and updated by somebody who works with PuffyPaws so that I can go to production. Here are the unofficial designs! https://drive.google.com/folderview?...GM4UW5zZzZZblE

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