Kmart transports shoppers to the early 2000s by launching inflatable furniture

Kmart has sent shoppers into a buying frenzy with the release of a product that transports us all back to the early 2000s.As we ring in 2025, Kmart has taken a trip back to 2005 by launching inflatable chairs, tapping into the current resurgence of Y2K aesthetics.The iconic and affordable furniture pieces are now available online and in-store, combining a heavy dose of nostalgia with functionality.READ MORE: King Frederik X reflects on first year as monarch with Queen Mary in his first New Year addressThe Single Inflatable Chair retails for just $8 and is available in an electric pink and a vibrant blue.Previously, the hallmark of coolness was inflatable furniture, which is reminiscent of a time when Tamagotchis made us feel like parents, bedrooms were plastered with posters of boy bands, and low-rise jeans were mainstream fashion.READ MORE: What 2025 has in store for your star sign, according to an astrologistSocial media has been lit ablaze with excitement after a video of the new product was shared on TikTok.The TikTok account @riccy_ricardo shared the news, saying: "Guys, the early 2000s are back with inflatable chairs. Oh my god, [it's] at Kmart," before captioning the video: "I need [it] immediately."Viewers were quick to flood the comment section with their opinions of the popular furniture item's revival."Takes me back to primary school when I said that my house when I moved out would be entirely inflatable furniture 😂," one user wrote."Honestly, imagine the struggle of trying to get out of one of those in your 30s," another joked.READ MORE: 'Much better solution': The $19 Kmart buy surprisingly perfect for new year's storage taskOne user suggested, "All we need is the inflatable bubble backpacks that match 🤭😂."There was plenty of debate in the comment section, with some TikTokers noting a major flaw between the original and new versions."Oh my gooooddddddd I'm almost 40 and I had the pink one but it was way better with arm rests when I was 17 💅," a user wrote, pointing out that Kmart's chair didn't have armrests."Where's the armrest part of it 😡," one added, echoed by another user: "No where are the armrests. Mine had armrests."Some viewers were flatly against its revival: "Noooo. Do we remember how sweaty these are in summer. What is going on."For a daily dose of 9honey, subscribe to our newsletter here.Another agreed, jokingly writing: "NO NO NO! Why haven't they learnt from our mistakes?"The late '90s and early 2000s trend has been making waves throughout the homewares and fashion industries, with the re-introduction of noughties staples like trucker hats and velour tracksuits.READ MORE: Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales share message celebrating the new yearInflatable furniture is among the ultimate throwbacks due to its affordability, being light weight and their undeniably fun nature.Kmart describes the Single Inflatable Chair as "perfect for comfortable lounging at your campsite or backyard".The inflatable chair is also a fun piece of home décor and can be used for various outdoor activities, such as festivals and sporting events.FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP HERE: Stay across all the latest in celebrity, lifestyle and opinion via our WhatsApp channel. No comments, no algorithm and nobody can see your private details.