All the spikes add to the complexity, as do all the horns and such on the head. It's not the most complex project we've undertaken, but it's definitely above average complexity.

Complexity essentially boils down to "how many little details (chambers, coloration, patterns) are used on the toy".

Why do you ask? :)

Shoot me an email at puffypawstoys[at]gmail.com

*long whistle* Oh well, there's always sometime mid-decade.

When do you need the money by?

By the time pre-orders close. You can put your order in anytime.

when do preorders close again.. I missed it :)

They're up in the journal >_>

November 14th :)

Sooo, two months to contemplate this *paws chin* Though I'll have to figure out Shipping/Customs charges to the UK.

*pulls out the pocketwatch and proceeds to hypnotise* buybuybuybuybuybuybuybuy n..n

All our European items get sent to aphorx for redistribution, so, I don't believe you'll have to pay VATS twice

Arr, that doesn't sound too bad.

$590+UK VAT = ~$700, in GBP is ~£460, and then shipping from wherever Aphorx is. I'll have a good think on that *grin*

If it's any help, we don't collect for any of the shipping/VATS stuff until after the project is complete as we have no idea of box sizes/weight until it's done! ;)

Ooooh, I remember you talkin about this one n..n

Money prevents me doing such a big leap, but hopefully next year or something I'll snap up one of your wonders either way :)

After the lovely party you put on at EF, I definitely wanna get one when finances permit! n..n

Must...build...you...bear...nnnnggggh ;)

A lovely idea, but how much would that cost?

Shoot me an email at puffypawstoys[at]gmail.com and we can work it all out :)

Done!

What made you change your decision on air chambers? I know from the original design the legs were supposed to be separate air chambers.

I'm a lightweight after all (145lbs), I can sit on a standing Merek dragon without much trouble. ^'===='^;;

This design makes for a stronger and bouncier toy. :)

Very amazing toy idea. I like it, and perhaps I'll try to gather the funds for this mega dragon.

I barely have enough room for my wolf. Think this might be a no-go for me on that basis :)

ok so 590 plus $285 USD for holes on them... gosh when do you need the money by?

November 14th :)

eeeep I cant come up with the money by then SOB

Shoot me an email, maybe we can work something out :) puffypawstoys[at]gmail.com

OK thanks. Just got killed with car repair costs is all

I still think it'd be better to have seperate air chambers for each leg. Would make things easier. Imho the current decision only makes it weaker, not stronger. You simply could higher the pressure in the legs, if you want him to support more weight, likely what I think Deko wanted to point out. No need to higher the pressure in every part of it. I'll still get two pieces of this Dragon, but I had to mention that :P
If there's any way to get seperate chambers, I'd be pleased to even pay a bit more for them. Maybe start a poll, who prefers seperate chambers and who doesn't. Though, I have no clue what others think about this point.

I currently have a dragon with this three chamber design and one with a 7 chamber design. Trust me when I say that the 3 chamber design is a lot stronger and a lot more fun.

If it's no cirmcumstances, I'd really prefer the 7 chamber one. I imagine it will be way better, if you lay on him without sinking into the body because the air goes into the legs. The 7 chamber design seems to work quite well on the Merek ones already (legs = lower pressure, body = higher pressure to prevent sinking - and of course something to stabilize him under his belly).
Don't want to cause any trouble at all, just asking.

We really don't have the means to do such overhead on a project.

Honestly, I disagree with you when you say "(legs = lower pressure, body = higher pressure to prevent sinking..)". Think of it this way. If you inflate a toy fully (which most folks due) and you get on the back of the dragon, the air in the sealed leg chambers has no where to go, but the legs bend/collapse and the air has to move somewhere, so it adds a LOT more stress to the seams, which, if not built well, break. With a single body-leg chamber design, sure the body might sink somewhat, but honestly no more than if it was separate. Additionally, all air looking for a place can escape all throughout the toy and the amount of added pressure per inch of seam is FAR FAR less than that suffered by single chamber legs.

Not trying to be confrontational, just explaining how we understand seams and air pressure to work ;) Feel free to offer your two cents :3

I tend to discuss about stuff I have an own opinion of, so don't worry :)
I also get what you try to point out. But since this is pricey, I don't think he'll be made of cheap stuff or weak seams.
I can't tell anything about the quality of your toys yet, as I've neven been confrontated with one, but hearing good feedback from others, so I doubt it's bad quality at all.
So, if you'd offer me a 7 chamber version - ok. If you only offer me the standard, 3 chamber, version of it - ok.
If I can get the 7 chamber one for a bit more (or same :P) $$$ - ok. If it's too much of effort and therefore not possible - ok.
Either way it's fine, whatever you wish. =)

Lol, i convert my toys to less chambers when i can...more bouncer...I love


Although Rationsu might have some technical truth based on experience with hull pressure....

I figure more chambers means less surface area = less pressure per a square inch if inflated all the way up. More surface area would technically distribute the pressure over the entire surface area, and since many like to inflate tight..this can cause more stress on all the seams at once (or stretch out allot, lol)...


This idea comes from an EP of Mythbusters i saw while they filled a large tank with 4psi before it blew (wasn't sealed right or something). Had allot of surface area. 4psi doesn't seem allot but in a large tank that is allot of force distributed over a large surface area.


Either way, I still love the single chamber Idea...Thanks for letting me know about the payment...I am considering a private project in the distant future.

Most people with six-or seven-chamber toys deflate the legs somewhat before riding. That's common sense.

A bit late, but $600 for a seven-foot toy sounds exceedingly expensive. Why the high price?