The sun shines longer during the dog days of summer, and that means there’s more time to party on the weekends, and a few extra hours to unwind at the end of an exhausting day. Grab a drink, hit the pool, and channel your innermost artist with this giant, officially licensed Etch-A-Sketch lounge mat.
Chances are you’ve grown up with an Etch-A-Sketch. It’s been an iconic recreational mainstay since it was first introduced in 1960, instantly becoming one of the top-selling toys of the era. Since then, it’s continued to inspire artists and hobbyists of all ages, from preschoolers to grown-up children of the 60s.
Unlike other fad toys (does anyone remember Cootie?), Etch-A-Sketch has endured. It snagged a recurring role in Pixar’s Toy Story series, and there’s an active online community where “sketchers” continue to create and share mind blowing pieces of art.
Traditionally, Etch-A-Sketchs are filled with aluminum, with the artist using dual knobs to control a stylus which scrapes away the dust to draw their image. Well, aluminum doesn’t float, nor is it very comfortable, so you’ll probably want to fill this with air via its two inflation valves and enjoy sturdy leak-proof seams to get the most buoyant bang for your buck.
Whether you’re the Van Gogh of Etch-A-Sketch or just feeling nostalgic, this float is the perfect way to soak up some creativity as well as some sun, whether it's at the pool, the beach, or anywhere in between. Not only is it durable for any kind of water, its heavy duty PVC ensures that it stays cool for however long you need to chill.
Best of all, the classic rectangular design of the Etch-A-Sketch is put to use in a way that looks good and makes sense. It has two cup holders where the handheld version would feature its turning knobs. And, most cleverly of all, the device’s “display area” is transparent (with no aluminum in sight!). That means that not only are you the actual artistic subject, you’re also able to work on your tan from below without having to flip yourself over from time to time.
Fully inflated, this double-size lounger measures 6 feet long by 4 feet wide, and supports up to 500 lbs, so you’ll be comfortable with a second passenger onboard – or you can have plenty of extra space to play the reclusive artist.
All you need to do is kick back with a couple of cold drinks and float on. Just watch out for any unwanted tan line(ograph)s!
