I was surprised to see that this wasn't a hot topic here yet, but...Qualatex Chrome 260x!

Have you SEEN these? They are fantastic. I just got a few bags in a couple of days ago and I'm majorly impressed.

These are so metallic-looking that the so-called "metallic" lines that Qualatex and Betallatex already have are instantly obsolete. The Chrome line (which is currently of six colors: gold, silver, blue, green, mauve, and purple) are so shiny you can actually see your reflection in them -- and they are not the least bit transparent. They're almost as good as double-stuffed.

They inflate and twist just like standard 260s.

LA Rocks' site for them (they go in and out of stock very quickly, they're still VERY much in demand): https://www.larocksmagic.com/SearchResul......&Submit=

Here's Anthony Lena twisting a VERY cool laser gun with Chrome 260s:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lsa9WaEl18E&t=1s

They're a bit more expensive than regular 260Qs, but for the right figures, there is simply no beating them.

Do they really twist like the regulars?

The metallic and pearl are tiring on the hands after a while.

When I get back to NYC, I'm going to get some.

They might be a tiny bit stiffer, because they obviously have to be thicker to be this opaque and brilliant, but I don't really notice the difference. I suppose if I was twisting for an hour, I might start to feel it.

Wow! those look great!

So I've had these for a month now and I have mixed feelings, mostly good.

The colors are fantastic, they feel like no other balloon, are easy to twist, and are a full 60". Black and red asap please.

On the other hand they're a little fragile, and tend to develop slow leaks, especially at connection points where many balloons intersect. You have to twist them with greater care. At least I do.
They don't shock twist well, which can be a bit of a pain.
Also, when using a hand pump, each pump of air leaves a waviness in the balloon. The Lagenda leaves them a little soft for my taste.

The pros far out weigh the cons though. A lot of sculptures look much better because of the color and the texture. The kids LOVE them, and the length is VERY useful.

One weird benefit for me is adding six new colors to my apron caused it to explode; so now I have to re-think my set-up.
With all the new balloons coming out, an apron just can't cut it anymore.

My Supplier [www.balloonartwholesale.co.uk] ran out of the Green Chrome just before St Patricks Day
...Who would have guessed...
Anyway, I proceeded to stuff Silver chromes into Qualatex Emerald greens

I consistently had 6 fingers of the Chrome to spare, unable to put it all in. Ended up cutting it off, and utilised the extra length for other embellishments

So in summary
Proper full length. 8 Petal flowers are achievable, so you can have your chrome 11" to make your metal octopi
When will the 160s and 350s appear?
There is an appetite for them. No news on the Qualatex websites at present