Bart's Special Shape Collection

Come and see the latest news in the world of special shape balloons: new balloons, special events, ...
Information and suggestions are welcome!

wed 14 September 2005
Another Aeromagic balloon

AeroMagic is proud to have delivered a brand new Sphere balloon to ING Direct. One side has their logo and the other side is the trademarked slogan "SAVE YOUR MONEY".

It will be touring the United States the rest of 2005 and they are working on the schedule for 2006. The balloon is registered as N-666NG.

fri 19 August 2005
Latest new shape from Cameron

A few weeks ago this brand new balloon has left the Cameron factory.

For the moment it is registered in the UK as G-CDKG.

fri 29 July 2005
The AeroMagic Beagle-Maximus flies

This week the largest Beagle in the world “Beagle-Maximus” was ready for his testflight. The balloon is registered as PP-XOB.
Marcos and Ricardo will participate with this balloon at several balloonmeetings.

sun 24 July 2005
New special shape: "Funny Bunny"

What always was a dream for webmaster Bart, now finally has come true. Yesterday our brand new balloon was presented at the yearly Balloonfiesta at Olen (Belgium).

Funny Bunny is a Cameron Z-120 with add-ons and is registered as OO-BXV.

This balloon will be available for meetings and private passengerflights. We're currently working on a new website wich will be online soon. In the meantime you can contact us by e-mail at info@funnybunny.be

mon 11 July 2005
New Cameron balloon.

This time a Cameron Z-120 with add-ons for Interbrew UK.

The balloon will be used to promote Bass Beer in the UK and is registered as G-CDLB.

fri 1 July 2005
New "inverted" balloon in Brazil

Here is the design of the brand new balloon from Amazon Balloons (Brazil).
The balloon is currently on tour in Brazil. More pictures and information coming soon.

thu 30 June 2005
The latest shape from Ultra Magic

This balloon is designed by Yamamoto Kansai who is well-known as fashion designer in the world. It has been used for the climax of the opening ceremony of AICHI Expo 2005 (Japan).

The balloon is manufactured by Ultra Magic and is registered as JA-A1228.

Contact Masahiko Fujita for more information and bookings.

wed 11 May 2005
New Cameron balloon for France.

Again a flying animal is leaving the Cameron factory.

End of December we already saw the flying lion. This time the newest shape is a flying cock called Cocorico.

The balloon is a Cameron N-90 with add-ons. Registration is F-GOCO.

tue 10 May 2005
The latest creation from Victoria Balloons

This balloon was made by Victoria Balloons (Brazil) for the Water To Go Company, from New Jersey, USA.

Volume: 2800m3 (98000cuft)
Height: 27m (88feet)
Width (diameter): 14m (46feet)
Current registration: PP-XLU

The balloon incorporates a novel venting device created by Victoria, called FlapVent ™. The FlapVent ™ is in process of being patented by Victoria Balloons.

mon 4 April 2005

There's a new special shape called "Nailed!" - a 42,000 cubic foot hot air balloon impaled with a gigantic nail. This balloon also has the unique feature of having a curbside recycling bin converted to use as a basket, complete with the original functioning wheels and lid!

"Nailed!" is currently under construction by Jon Radowski and will be ready later this Spring. It will be flying in the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and will be available for appearances at other events nationwide during its 2005 inaugural tour. More details and an event schedule can be found at http://www.nailballoon.com

For more information, contact Jon Radowski.

mon 28 March 2005
Shapes for sale

The list of secondhand shapes is very big at this moment.

Today the Panasonic balloon was added. This balloon has only 40 hours.
Don't hesitate to contact the current owner, Luc Smeets, for more information.

Or visit the for sale page.

mon 14 March 2005
Old shape ready to fly!

Last year the Dutch pilot Hans van Hoesel purchased this old golfball-balloon from Per Lesser (Sweden). The balloon is manufactured in 1981 by Cameron Balloons and will be used again for flights all over the world.

More information can be found at www.golfbalballon.nl

sat 19 February 2005
The AeroMagic Beagle-Maximus

The largest Beagle in the world “Beagle-Maximus” is being built for the 2005 ballooning season by AeroMagic. Beagle-Maximus envelope is for sale and is a factory demonstrator balloon.

If you love dogs and ballooning (and who doesn't) this mammoth canine is for you. It is available for purchase now and could be received at one of several balloon events it will be attending in Canada and the US this year. Don't miss out on the chance to chase all those pesky Cat balloons out there!

For more information, contact Barry DiLibero (USA).

mon 13 December 2004
New Cameron balloon

Beside you see the latest special balloon manufactured at Cameron Balloons.

More and more pilots purchase a normal shaped balloon with appendages. This to have a balloon cheaper then a complexe design and with the benefits of a real special shape.

This "Lion" will be registered as G-JMJR.

mon 1 November 2004
Retired shapes inflated

Last saturday "Balloons Rest In Peace" inflated some retired balloons in the afternoon. The first 2 balloons where special shapes.

More pictures from the inflation can be found at the following site.

If you have a retired balloon yourself and you're interested in sharing it with the group please contact us.

More information about the collection and the balloons can be found at www.brip.tk.



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Come and see the latest news in the world of special shape balloons: new balloons, special events, ... Information and suggestions are welcome! wed 14 September 2005 Another Aeromagic balloon AeroMagic is proud to have delivered a brand new Sphere balloon to ING Direct. One side has their logo and the other side is the trademarked slogan "SAVE YOUR MONEY". It will be touring the United States the rest of 2005 and they are working on the schedule for 2006. The balloon is registered as N-666NG. fri 19 August 2005 Latest new shape from Cameron A few weeks ago this brand new balloon has left the Cameron factory. For the moment it is registered in the UK as G-CDKG. fri 29 July 2005 The AeroMagic Beagle-Maximus flies This week the largest Beagle in the world “Beagle-Maximus” was ready for his testflight. The balloon is registered as PP-XOB. Marcos and Ricardo will participate with this balloon at several balloonmeetings. sun 24 July 2005 New special shape: "Funny Bunny" What always was a dream for webmaster Bart, now finally has come true. Yesterday our brand new balloon was presented at the yearly Balloonfiesta at Olen (Belgium). Funny Bunny is a Cameron Z-120 with add-ons and is registered as OO-BXV. This balloon will be available for meetings and private passengerflights. We're currently working on a new website wich will be online soon. In the meantime you can contact us by e-mail at info@funnybunny.be mon 11 July 2005 New Cameron balloon. This time a Cameron Z-120 with add-ons for Interbrew UK. The balloon will be used to promote Bass Beer in the UK and is registered as G-CDLB. fri 1 July 2005 New "inverted" balloon in Brazil Here is the design of the brand new balloon from Amazon Balloons (Brazil). The balloon is currently on tour in Brazil. More pictures and information coming soon. thu 30 June 2005 The latest shape from Ultra Magic This balloon is designed by Yamamoto Kansai who is well-known as fashion designer in the world. It has been used for the climax of the opening ceremony of AICHI Expo 2005 (Japan). The balloon is manufactured by Ultra Magic and is registered as JA-A1228. Contact Masahiko Fujita for more information and bookings. wed 11 May 2005 New Cameron balloon for France. Again a flying animal is leaving the Cameron factory. End of December we already saw the flying lion. This time the newest shape is a flying cock called Cocorico. The balloon is a Cameron N-90 with add-ons. Registration is F-GOCO. tue 10 May 2005 The latest creation from Victoria Balloons This balloon was made by Victoria Balloons (Brazil) for the Water To Go Company, from New Jersey, USA. Volume: 2800m3 (98000cuft) Height: 27m (88feet) Width (diameter): 14m (46feet) Current registration: PP-XLU The balloon incorporates a novel venting device created by Victoria, called FlapVent ™. The FlapVent ™ is in process of being patented by Victoria Balloons. mon 4 April 2005 There's a new special shape called "Nailed!" - a 42,000 cubic foot hot air balloon impaled with a gigantic nail. This balloon also has the unique feature of having a curbside recycling bin converted to use as a basket, complete with the original functioning wheels and lid! "Nailed!" is currently under construction by Jon Radowski and will be ready later this Spring. It will be flying in the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and will be available for appearances at other events nationwide during its 2005 inaugural tour. More details and an event schedule can be found at http://www.nailballoon.com For more information, contact Jon Radowski. mon 28 March 2005 Shapes for sale The list of secondhand shapes is very big at this moment. Today the Panasonic balloon was added. This balloon has only 40 hours. Don't hesitate to contact the current owner, Luc Smeets, for more information. Or visit the for sale page. mon 14 March 2005 Old shape ready to fly! Last year the Dutch pilot Hans van Hoesel purchased this old golfball-balloon from Per Lesser (Sweden). The balloon is manufactured in 1981 by Cameron Balloons and will be used again for flights all over the world. More information can be found at www.golfbalballon.nl sat 19 February 2005 The AeroMagic Beagle-Maximus The largest Beagle in the world “Beagle-Maximus” is being built for the 2005 ballooning season by AeroMagic. Beagle-Maximus envelope is for sale and is a factory demonstrator balloon. If you love dogs and ballooning (and who doesn't) this mammoth canine is for you. It is available for purchase now and could be received at one of several balloon events it will be attending in Canada and the US this year. Don't miss out on the chance to chase all those pesky Cat balloons out there! For more information, contact Barry DiLibero (USA). mon 13 December 2004 New Cameron balloon Beside you see the latest special balloon manufactured at Cameron Balloons. More and more pilots purchase a normal shaped balloon with appendages. This to have a balloon cheaper then a complexe design and with the benefits of a real special shape. This "Lion" will be registered as G-JMJR. mon 1 November 2004 Retired shapes inflated Last saturday "Balloons Rest In Peace" inflated some retired balloons in the afternoon. The first 2 balloons where special shapes. More pictures from the inflation can be found at the following site. If you have a retired balloon yourself and you're interested in sharing it with the group please contact us. More information about the collection and the balloons can be found at www.brip.tk.

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