An inflatable toy comprises an inflatable volume and an expandable figurine
that is attached to the inflatable volume such that the figurine is
stretched as the volume is inflated. The expandable figurine assumes a
first predetermined shape when the inflatable volume is in a deflated
state, and assumes a second predetermined shape representing a distortion
of the first predetermined shape when the inflatable volume is
substantially inflated. The figurine can be removably attached to an outer
surface of the inflatable volume. The figurine can comprise a body portion
having multiple limbs, such that the limbs are attached to the inflatable
volume outer surface and are pulled away from the figurine body portion as
the volume is inflated.
