Description
This is a 10 piece Plants vs Zombies foil balloon set for $30.78 - shaped and printed foil balloons in one pack, sent from Australian stock. It is close to the only way to decorate for this theme in Australia without making everything yourself.
Plants vs Zombies is a genuinely popular theme with a real gap behind it. The game has an enormous following with primary school children and almost nothing exists on Australian party shelves, so parents end up buying green and brown balloons and printing character pictures at home. Foil balloons solve it properly: they are shaped and printed, they hold their form, and unlike latex they can be inflated with air and kept for the next party if they survive. Ten pieces is enough to build a cluster behind the cake or run a line along a wall.
Specifications
| Theme |
Plants vs Zombies |
| Number of items |
10 |
| Type |
Foil balloons |
| Colour |
Multicoloured |
| Occasion |
Birthday |
| Material |
Non-toxic, disposable |
| Stock location |
Australia |
What's in the Box
| 10 x Plants vs Zombies foil balloons |
Supplied as one set, shapes and designs as shown in the photographs |
Why Choose This Plants vs Zombies Balloon Set
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A theme almost nobody stocks - Plants vs Zombies is barely available in Australian party shops, so a matched foil set saves improvising with plain green balloons.
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Foil holds its shape - printed and moulded, so the characters are recognisable, unlike latex where a printed design distorts as the balloon expands.
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Air-fill and keep them - foil balloons hold air for weeks and can be deflated through the valve and stored flat for reuse.
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Ten is a cluster, not a single balloon - enough to build a proper feature behind the cake table rather than one lonely character.
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Australian stock - dispatched locally within one business day.
How Do You Inflate Foil Balloons Without Helium?
Air works and lasts far longer. Foil balloons have a self-sealing valve rather than a neck you tie, so you need something narrow to push into it - a drinking straw, a balloon pump nozzle, or the thin tip most hand pumps come with. Push it in about 3cm, inflate until the balloon is firm but the seams are not straining, then pull the straw out and the valve seals itself. Air-filled foils will not float, so tape or tack them to a wall, tie them to a stick, or cluster them low around the cake table. If you want them floating, they need helium, and unlike latex a foil balloon holds helium for days rather than hours.
Can You Reuse Foil Balloons?
Yes, which is what separates them from latex. To deflate one without damaging it, slide a straw back into the valve to hold it open and gently press the air out from the sealed end toward the valve. Fold it loosely rather than creasing it hard, and store it flat. Handled that way a foil balloon survives several parties. The two things that end them are sharp creases across a printed area and over-inflating, which stretches the seams so the balloon leaks slowly from then on.
What Age Is a Plants vs Zombies Party For?
Mostly six to twelve. The game sits in that window where children are old enough to play it independently and young enough to still want a themed birthday, and it is one of the few themes that works for both boys and girls without anyone feeling it was picked for them. It also has a real nostalgia following with teenagers and adults who played the original, which is why these sets get bought for milestone birthdays and gaming-themed gatherings well outside the primary school age bracket.
Who Buys These
Parents of primary school children who have asked for a Plants vs Zombies party and found nothing at the shops, which is the usual route to this listing. Beyond that, gaming cafes and school holiday programs use them for themed days, and older fans buy them for nostalgia birthdays. It is also a common choice when siblings want different themes and one of them refuses anything with a princess on it.
Pair It With
Fill in around the foils with green and brown metallic chrome balloons or mini latex balloons, and build a full wall with a 113 piece balloon arch kit plus balloon decorating tape and balloon clips. For the same age group in a different theme, the Pikachu party range covers banner, toppers and balloons.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many balloons are in the set?
10 foil balloons, supplied as one set in the shapes and designs shown in the photographs.
Do they need helium?
No. Air works and lasts far longer. Use a straw or pump nozzle in the valve and tape or tie them in place.
How long do they stay inflated?
Air-filled foils hold for weeks. Helium-filled foils hold for several days, much longer than latex.
Can I reuse them?
Yes. Deflate through the valve with a straw, fold loosely without creasing and store flat.
Do they arrive inflated?
No. They ship flat, which keeps postage low and protects the printing.
Are they safe around children?
The material is non-toxic. Foil balloons are conductive, so keep them away from powerlines and overhead wiring outdoors.
How quickly does it ship?
Stock is held in Australia and orders are prepared within one business day, with express available at checkout.
Fast Australian Shipping
Stocked and shipped from Australia, with delivery to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin as well as regional addresses. Orders are prepared within one business day, and express delivery is available at checkout if the party is close.
This is an unofficial themed party product and is not affiliated with, licensed by or endorsed by any character or brand rights holder. Colours and printing may vary slightly from the photographs.
