So Gen 4. What does it mean? It mean's most models are done more cleanly and second. Cycles. Cycles allows you to mix and match a huge variety of inputs and shaders to create all kinds of material. I spent 6 hours last night to create more rubbery and shiny materials. This one I call, "Smooth Toon Balloon" since it has a balance of shininess and smoothness on the surface. I'm still working towards a true balloon material that has a slight transparency that regular balloons have but this works better for something that isn't monochrome.

  frisky-line get's to be the first demonstration. I swear he was made for this.