A Larger-than-Life Idea: How the Inflatable Man Came to Be They're colorful and vibrant, with grins permanently painted on their faces. Their cylindrical bodies and stubby arms flail tirelessly as they sway to and fro with the breeze. You can’t ignore them. You know who they are. You’ve seen them before, probably in front of a newly-opened store, shopping establishments announcing exciting discounts, or huge events where sponsors aim to showcase their brands. They’re customized with attention-grabbing graphics and designed based on what a business needs. If your business is hidden from a main street's view, an inflatable tube man can grab a potential customer's attention. Read on to learn about his humble beginnings. A Larger-Than-Life Idea Hailing from Trinidad and Tobago, the carnival artist Peter Minshall caught the attention of the Atlanta Summer Olympics organizers with his gigantic puppet creations. In 1996, the planning committee commissioned him...