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    Choosing an Inflatable for a Picket Line

    A picket-line display needs more than a character choice. Use this planning checklist to gather the site and event details that must be confirmed for your selected inflatable. It is a list of questions, not a setup manual or a legal clearance.

    Explore characters for your message

    Fat Gorillagorilla

    Listed size: 15 ft

    Fat Gorilla

    The mighty gorilla represents raw power and solidarity. This imposing inflatable makes a bold statement at any labor action or protest.

    Strike Spiderspider

    Listed size: 15 ft

    Strike Spider

    The menacing spider symbolizes corporate web of exploitation. With detailed legs and dramatic presence, this inflatable catches every eye.

    Photos illustrate the character. Confirm exact dimensions, supplied equipment, availability, and delivery arrangements before ordering.

    Start with the actual display location

    Identify where you intend to place the display and who controls that space. Ask the appropriate site contact about permission and applicable permits. Consider how the proposed display relates to entrances, pedestrian routes, vehicles, and the surrounding activity; have the actual requirements assessed rather than guessing from a photo.

    Bring those details to the product discussion. Listed height alone does not establish footprint, overhead clearance, or a suitable anchoring arrangement. Do not assume that an inflatable used at another demonstration will suit your location.

    Get the product-specific operating information

    Request the manufacturer instructions and confirm the blower and accessories supplied with the specific model. Check electrical requirements, the approved anchoring method, weather limitations, and the requirements for supervision, setup, and shutdown.

    Share the applicable instructions with the people responsible for the display. This page does not specify safe wind speeds, ballast weights, anchor counts, or electrical ratings. If equipment is damaged, unstable, or operating unsafely, stop use and follow the manufacturer’s shutdown instructions.

    Product support and safety guidance

    Choose the character after clarifying the message

    The rat is associated with labor-protest symbolism; clowns offer a satirical alternative. Gorilla and spider characters provide other visual choices in the catalog. These are messaging options, not guarantees of visibility, attendance, or campaign results.

    Compare the photos with your intended signs and explanation. Keep the purpose clear to people encountering the action for the first time, and make sure your organizers can speak to the actual issue.

    Read about the union-rat symbol

    Work backward from the event date

    Send the selected product, quantity, destination, and event date before purchase. Delivery timing needs confirmation; do not equate payment with dispatch. Give your team time to review the applicable instructions and resolve outstanding site questions before the action.

    If your plans or delivery details change, contact us promptly. Review the shipping and returns policies for order questions. For legal questions about your planned activity, seek qualified advice specific to your circumstances rather than treating this checklist as permission to proceed.

    Shipping and delivery details

    Questions before your next step

    Does listed height tell me how much space I need?

    No. Confirm the inflated footprint, clearances, and approved anchoring arrangement for the chosen product and site. Product support and safety guidance.

    Does this checklist authorize a public display?

    No. Confirm permission and applicable requirements for your location, and seek qualified legal advice when needed. This page is not a permit or legal opinion.

    What if the event date changes?

    Contact us promptly with your order reference or inquiry details to discuss available options. Review the current cancellation and return conditions. Returns and cancellations.

    Have a site and date in mind?

    Tell us the product you are considering, quantity, destination, and event date. Ask for the applicable product requirements before ordering.

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