What It Is: An air mattress that turns into a couch–and other stuff.
Such As: The five-in-one sofa bed also folds into some kind of beach chair and can be used as a “high-rise sleeper” for children.
Quote: “Get off the floor and suffer no more! The future of relaxation has finally arrived!”
Science: Every seam is electronically fused. It works because of Air-O-Space’s “advances” in weightless load technology.
Cost: Double Size is $99; Queen Size is $128.85. Air pump and nozzles included. Claims to replace $5,000 worth of furniture. Slip covers also available for purchase.
Gimmick: The show’s host, Brandon, sits on the sofa bed while two Mack trucks from opposite sides try to squeeze the sofa–and therefore Brandon–to death. But they trucks are not strong enough to destroy the Air-O-Space. It does not burst, it does not budge. Brandon’s co-host squeals with fear and delight.
Comment: This infomercial was a real letdown in that, like so many others, it showed the same footage over and over. I was slightly interested in the prospect of seeing Brandon get splattered, but I knew in my heart it wouldn’t really happen.
Evaluation: Looks an awful lot like sitting in a blow-up swimming pool. There doesn’t seem to be much difference between the “luxurious lounger” and the “relaxing recliner.”
From the Company That Brought You: Youth Cocktail and New England Patriots Stackables.
Rating: 4
– Timothy Inklebarger
Posted on March 21, 2006