Signs & Shapes is a balloon manufacturer based in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded by Lee Bowen in 1989, the company specializes in the fabrication of inflatable costumes, signs, and balloons. The company moved into their current, specifically-built warehouse in 2009. Clients of the company include Purina, the Harlem Globetrotters, FritoLay, and Macy's.
Balloons Created[]
Giant Balloons[]
- Angry Birds' Red (2015-2017)
- Charlie Brown (2nd Version, 2016-2018)
- Red Titan (2020-2023)
- The Boss Baby (2020-2022)
- Ada Twist, Scientist (2021-2022)
- Grogu (2021-2023)
- Pikachu & Eevee (4th Version) (2021-present)
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid (3rd Version, 2022-present)
- Bluey (2022-present)
- Monkey D. Luffy (2023-present)
- Kung Fu Panda's Po (2nd Version, 2023-present)
- Spider-Man (3rd Version, 2024-present)
- Goku (2nd Version, 2024-present)
Balloonicles[]
- The Aflac Duck (2011-2013)
- Trixie's Dreidel (2013)
- Cloe the Holiday Clown (2014)
- The Aflac Duck (2nd Version, 2014-2016)
- Mother Ginger (2016)
- The Aflac Duck (3rd Version, 2017-2019)
- Go Bowling Pins and Bowling Ball (2018-2023)
- Baby DINOs (2018-present)
- Dishmates (2021)
- Cheese (2022-present)
Cold-Air Inflatables[]
- Tough Guy and Bulldog Trycaloons (2011-2023)
- Nutcracker and Mouse King Trycaloons (2012-present)
- Pepperidge Farm Goldfish (2012-2014)
- Royal Caribbean Globe (2013-2015)
- Snowman (2013-2015, Macy's Holiday Parade exclusive)
- Sour Patch Kids Hot Air Balloon (2018-2019)
- The Wondership Balloons (2022-present)
Miscellaneous[]
- The Wizard of Oz Balloonheads (2013-2014)
- Yes, Virginia 34th Street Marquee (2014-2015)
- Geoffrey the Giraffe Inflatable Costume (2022-present)
- Tom Turkey 34th Street Marquee (2022-present)