Rocket Balloons

[Pickles]

I just noticed that Qualatex now makes a rocket balloon that is much cheaper than the traditional rocket balloon. Has anybody purchased these, and is there a significant difference between this and the original rocket balloon?

LaRock's description says that the Qualatex rocket balloon is a little shorter and thinner than the original, but I'm thinking that with the low price, it's worth trying.

[bugaboo the clown]

I love those. I use them at some of my big events when I am finished setting up and waiting to go on the clock. They keep the kids busy.

[Fitzwilly]

I wasn't aware of that. Thanks Pickles. I probably won't use them, but it is nice to know they are out there.

[Lilly_A_Clown]

What is a rocket balloon????

[Fitzwilly]

A rocket balloon is about 3 to 4 inches in diameter and about 3 to 3 1/2 foot long. They are usually thicker than a normal animal balloon and when they are made they do not roll the neck. Think about a regular balloon and at the mouth there is that little roll that helps you blow it up. They come with a short straw that you stick inside and blow through. You don't tie them you just relese them and they fly all over the place while making a really annoying buzzing sound.

[Lilly_A_Clown]

thats awsome! I want some!!!

[BlossomTheClown]

You've gotta get some Lilly ... the kids love them. If you want to just get a few to try, I've found them at Dollar General. I think there's 8-10 in a pack for $1. I believe Wal-Mart has the same packet for $.88. Some of the clowns in my group found a bigger package at Big Lots last year for around $3-$4 and it included 25 rocket balloons along with a pump. It wasn't one of those little cheap pumps either. We all went to Big Lots and bought those so we had extra pumps too. It was a great deal.

We all use our pumps to blow up the rocket balloons but the straws come in handy if you want to leave a balloon with someone. Then you can give them the straw too as they aren't easy to blow up by mouth.

[Lilly_A_Clown]

I fouid them also on T Myer and they were 12 or 13 dollars for 75. I think I want!!!!

[Pickles]

Originally Posted by BlossomTheClown

the kids love them. .

I think I love them just as much -- if not more -- than the kids. Granted, I'm really easily amused, but I can entertain myself for hours with a rocket balloon.

I've also used them at parties where we've had contests to see whose balloon can fly the farthest. Fun!

[OkiDoki]

You also got these round ones. They are great too. They are circling fast just above the floor with a hell of a noise instead of going into the air like the rocket. I just love them both. I never go for a gig without them.