Anpanman Balloon Inflator

Anpanman, the superhero whose head is made of a sweet roll filled with anko bean paste, remains as popular among Japanese children as he was in the forty years of his original run. The ongoing anime series certainly plays a role in this popularity but even without the TV show, the staggering number of Anpanman-themed toys available in Japan has really helped maintain the character's appeal. And few toys are as imaginative as the Anpanman Balloon Inflator!

Inspired by the balloon sellers who are still fixtures at fairs and festivals around Japan, the Anpanman Balloon Inflator is a small battery-powered, air-producing engine that allows you to inflate a balloon at the press of a button. And though you could inflate any type of balloon you want, the real fun comes when you inflate the balloons included with the machine – which are, of course, Anpanman-themed! You get six types of balloon in the set, all based on characters and vehicles from the series.

Specs and Features:

• Balloon designs: 6
• Dimensions: 9 x 23 x 10 cm (3.5 x 9 x 3.9")
• Weight: approx. 549 g (1.2 lbs)
• Materials: silicone, aluminum, ABS, rubber, polypropylene
• Batteries: 2 AA alkaline batteries (not included)
• For ages 3 and over
• Contains: balloon filler, 5 aluminum balloons with air valves, 1 rubber balloon, 1 rubber balloon air valve, 6 sticks, 1 sticker, 1 back panel