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Rocket Balloons

Put a rocket balloon on the launcher, pump it up, and watch it fly.

  • Rocket Balloons Refill
    Item #: WRBL-200

    $3.99 In Stock

  • Rocket Balloons Kit
    Item #: WRBL-050

    $14.99 In Stock

Usually ships out the next day.

Recommend for 8 to 9 years with adult supervision.

Attach a special rocket balloon to the launcher, pump the launcher to blow up the balloon and let it go! It's everywhere, up, down, circling all around with an amazing zip and whistle! Kids will love this one; its guaranteed to give them some good exercise as well as science fun! Recommended for children ages 8 and up.

What's included?

  • Rocket Balloons Kit
    • 50 Sky Rocket balloons
    • Rocket balloon air pump
  • Rocket Balloons refill pack
    • 21 Sky Rocket balloons

How does it work?

Basically, the sky rockets work like your favorite balloon when you blow it up and let it go. The launcher forces the air in fast, and blasts the balloon into the air with amazing force.

What does it teach?

You can stretch your science fun with this toy. Use it as an opportunity to discuss Newton’s Laws of Motion, then get out of the way!

Product FAQ

  • Are the rocket balloons provided latex free?
    No, the rocket balloons provided do contain latex.

Warning - Balloon Choking Hazard

  • How many spheres come in the packet?
    In the 100 gram jar, there are approximately 75 giant spheres!
  • How large to they get?
    They start out as only a 10 mm marble and grow to approximately 55 mm!
  • How many spheres come in the packet?
    In the 100 gram jar, there are approximately 75 giant spheres!
  • How large to they get?
    They start out as only a 10 mm marble and grow to approximately 55 mm!

    Click the thumbnail below to see the video.

  • Rocket Balloon
    December 5th, 2006

A little disappointed

Melanie Kost    -  September 18, 2011

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This user gave 3/5 stars


We found these extremely hard to blow up with the enclosed straws. This may have been easier with a pump. However, about half of the balloons popped before we even got them blown up. The end blew off on most of the ones that popped. Some had holes in them before we even attempted to blow air into them. On the flip side, the ones that did work were a lot of fun. The kids really enjoyed watching and listening to them!

rocket balloons

Joyce Beller    -  February 28, 2011

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This user gave 1/5 stars


I found these balloons to be poor quality and much flimsier than the ones I purchased at another online store. Will not buy again.

Joyce,
We are extremely sorry to hear about your disappointment in the Rocket Balloons Refill Kit.  A customer service representative will be in touch with you to try and work something out.
-Steve Spangler Science Web Team

What's better than rockets and balloons?

Robin    -  February 18, 2011

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This user gave 5/5 stars


What can you say about noisy balloons that shoot up 50 feet besides awesome! My son plays with these all the time. Was a great Christmas hit and gets everyone outside to see the balloons go off! A few do pop, but hey, that's just part of the fun. They don't last forever, but you get your bang for the buck for sure. We'll be buying more

Great Purchase!!!

Matthew Drayer    -  July 3, 2010

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This user gave 5/5 stars


My little brother loves these! Great fun!

Rocket Balloons

Ginny    -  April 21, 2010

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This user gave 1/5 stars


I am sorry to say we were very disappointed with this product. About 2 years ago I ordered the Ballons with refills and we LOVED them. I teach science enrichment to 100 5-6 year olds each week. Recently I ordered refills and an extra pump. While the pump works well the balloons are awful. Some had holes before I even could inflate them, some popped with just a little air and some did not make a noise when released. The squeal the original balloons made was the best part for the children; I am sorry the quality has declined.

Disappointed

Carolyn Greenwood Village, CO   -  January 31, 2010

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This user gave 1/5 stars


I bought the big pack after reading the two reviews thinking I would take these balloons to Kenya to use with some school children there. When my 14 year old grandson and I tried a couple today, we were greatly disappointed by their performance. The two we tried barely made it off the ground and the noise they made was nothing special either. I wish I could send the rest back for a refund.

Carolyn, Thanks for your review. A member of our customer service team will be contacting you to discuss the problem you experienced. Sounds like you have a bad batch of balloons, and we'd be happy to replace them or give you a full refund. In the future if you ever have any issues please call us immediately and we'll be happy to help. -- Steve Spangler Science Web Team

Way better than I thought

Jenny Brown Yukon, OK   -  November 3, 2009

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This user gave 5/5 stars


I didn't expect these to be this cool. I filled them up and passed them out to all the adults at VBS and had them let them go during the opening and WOW, it was like the 4th of July. The kids were so excited. There were a few balloons that either had a leak or blew up when I was pumping them up, so calculate that in when ordering so you have enough. Great product.

Rocket Balloons

Danae Englewood   -  August 4, 2009

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This user gave 5/5 stars


The Rocket Balloon with Pump is a fun toy, once the rocket balloon is filled up with air you can let it go and watch it whistle and whip through the air. You can use it just about any where but I recommend that you use it outside and watch where the balloon takes off to.

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