Blitzkriega - Balloon Dog Floatie

The Blitzkriega - Balloon Dog Floatie is a one-of-one sculpted mini rig: a balloon dog riding a yellow pool floatie, wrapped in black, red, orange, yellow and green stripes and sandblasted to a matte finish. The floatie is the water chamber, the mouthpiece is the dog's nose, and a red 10mm female hand-ground joint sits on the side of the ring with a 2-hole perc inside. It stands 5.75 inches tall and sells for $3,599.99.

⚡ At-a-Glance Decision Summary

• What it is: A sculpted 10mm mini rig from Blitzkriega, built as a balloon dog in a pool floatie.
• Why choose it: It is the artist's balloon dog with a second sculpture added, and the joke and the function are the same glass.
• The differentiator: The matte finish. Sandblasting gives the stripes the flat sheen of real inflatable vinyl.
• Confidence signal: One of one, photographed in our shop, from an artist whose balloon dogs we carry in several sizes.

Summary: The Balloon Dog Floatie is a one-of-one Blitzkriega mini rig: a striped, matte balloon dog on a pool ring with a 10mm joint.

🧠 Our Verdict

Strong recommendation for Blitzkriega collectors and anyone who wants a sculpted rig with a sense of humor. It is built for dabs first, with a 10mm banger, and it takes a 10mm bowl if you want flower. If you want a big daily rig for heavy use, this compact display piece is the wrong pick.

Quick Summary

Blitzkriega makes sculpted balloon dog pieces in mini and full sizes. The Floatie puts the dog on vacation: its striped neck rises out of a bright yellow pool ring banded in black, red, orange and green, ending in two rounded ears and a round nose that serves as the mouthpiece. The ring is the water chamber, with a 2-hole perc inside and a red 10mm female joint on its side. Everything is sandblasted matte. No tail dabber comes with this one.

Blitzkriega Balloon Dog Floatie – A Balloon Dog on Vacation

The floatie is the rig. That is the trick. The yellow pool ring is not a stand or a decoration; it is the water chamber. The dog's neck is the path the vapor travels, and the dog's nose is where you draw. Pick it up and you are holding the joke and the rig at the same time.

The stripes tie it together. Black, red, orange, yellow and green bands wrap the floatie and climb the dog's neck to its ears and nose. Blitzkriega sandblasted the whole piece, so the surface is flat and soft-looking instead of glossy, which is exactly how an inflatable toy looks in the sun.

Look at the ring from the side and the details sell it: soft, slightly pinched seams like a real inflatable, stripes that wrap all the way around, and a red joint sticking out where the valve would be.

Built for dabs. Put a 10mm male banger in the joint and the Floatie runs as a compact rig, with the 2-hole perc filtering each pull. A 10mm bowl works too if you want to use it for flower.

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Summary: A striped balloon dog rising from a matte pool floatie that doubles as the water chamber, with a 10mm joint for a banger.

⭐ Who This Product Is For / Not For

Ideal For:

• Blitzkriega collectors adding a new take on the balloon dog.
• Dabbers with a 10mm banger who want a compact statement rig.
• Anyone who wants a sculpted piece that makes people laugh.
• Display shelves and desks with limited room.

Not Recommended For:

• 14mm or 18mm setups. The joint is 10mm female.
• Anyone expecting a tail dabber. This piece does not include one.
• Heavy daily use. A 5.75-inch sculpted rig holds a small amount of water and asks for care.

Summary: Made for collectors and 10mm dabbers who want a sculpted rig; not for larger joints or heavy use.

⚠️ Known Limitations

• 10mm only. Larger bangers and bowls need an adapter.
• No tail dabber. Bring your own dab tool.
• Matte finish shows handling. Sandblasted glass picks up oils and residue from hands. Wipe it down.
• Compact chamber. Change the water every session.
• One of one. There is no second copy.

Summary: 10mm only, no tail dabber, a matte surface to wipe, a small chamber and a single piece.

⚙️ Features & Benefits

• Two-part sculpture: a balloon dog and a pool floatie in one piece.
• Floatie water chamber: the ring holds the water.
• Nose mouthpiece: you draw from the dog's nose.
• 2-hole perc: breaks up each pull.
• 10mm female hand-ground joint: red, set on the side of the ring.
• Sandblasted finish: a matte, inflatable-toy look.
• Continuous stripes: black, red, orange, yellow and green from ring to nose.

Summary: A dog-and-floatie sculpture, a working perc, a 10mm joint and a matte striped finish.

📐 Structured Specs

Summary: A 5.75-inch sandblasted balloon dog rig with a 10mm joint and 2-hole perc, at $3,599.99.

🔌 Compatibility & Requirements

Compatible with:

• 10mm male bangers, like the Evan Shore Flat Top XL Banger (10mm) or the AFM 25mm Flat Top Beveled Banger (10mm).
• Carb caps sized for your banger, like the Evan Shore Bubble Plug Carb Cap (Yellow), which matches the floatie.
• 10mm male bowls for flower, like the MJ Arsenal 10mm Cache Bowl.

NOT compatible with:

• 14mm or 18mm accessories without an adapter.
• Female bangers or bowls.
• Heavy ash catchers or reclaim catchers.

You will need: a 10mm male banger, a carb cap, a torch or e-nail, and a dab tool.

Summary: Takes 10mm male bangers and bowls; bring a cap, a heat source and a dab tool.

🧼 How to Use & Troubleshooting

1. Set the Floatie on a flat, stable surface.
2. Add water through the joint until the perc holes are just covered.
3. Fit a 10mm male banger, heat it and let it cool to dab temperature.
4. Add the dab, cap it, and draw slowly from the dog's nose.
5. Empty the water after each session.

Troubleshooting:

• Problem: water reaches your mouth. Solution: use less water. The perc holes only need to be covered.
• Problem: the banger will not seat. Solution: use a 10mm male banger or bowl.
• Problem: the matte surface looks dirty. Solution: wipe it with a soft cloth and a little isopropyl alcohol.

Cleaning: let it cool, fill it with isopropyl alcohol and swirl gently, then rinse with warm water and let it dry. Skip hard salt shaking on a sculpted piece. Never move hot glass into cold water. Our cleaning and maintenance guide covers the same alcohol routine.

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Summary: A little water, a 10mm banger, slow draws, a wiped-down matte surface and gentle alcohol cleaning.

⚖️ Comparison Table

The single-color dogs are the artist's signature. The Floatie adds the pool ring, the full stripe scheme and the sandblasted finish, and it sits at the top of the price range.

Summary: Pick the Floatie for the full scene, or a solid-color dog for the classic Blitzkriega shape.

💬 Common Questions & Answers

Is the Blitzkriega Balloon Dog Floatie for dabs or flower?

It is built for dabs. With a 10mm male banger and a carb cap in the joint, the Floatie runs as a compact rig and the 2-hole perc filters each pull. The 10mm female joint also takes a 10mm bowl, so it works for flower too. Concentrates are its main use, and the small chamber suits them.

Does it come with a tail dabber?

No. Some Blitzkriega pieces include a matching tail dabber, but the Balloon Dog Floatie does not. You get the rig itself: the dog, the floatie and the 10mm joint. Use your own dab tool, and pick up a 10mm banger and a carb cap if you do not already own them.

What size banger fits?

A 10mm male. The Floatie has a 10mm female hand-ground joint on the side of the ring, so 10mm male bangers and bowls fit directly. A 14mm or 18mm banger needs an adapter, which adds height and weight to a 5.75-inch sculpted piece. A matching 10mm banger keeps it balanced and stable.

Why is the finish matte?

Blitzkriega sandblasted the whole piece. Sandblasting roughens the glass surface so it diffuses light instead of reflecting it, which gives the stripes the flat sheen of an inflatable toy. The trade-off is that a matte surface picks up fingerprints and residue more visibly than glossy glass, so wipe it with a soft cloth now and then.

Where is the mouthpiece?

On the dog's nose. Vapor moves from the banger into the floatie, through the water and the perc, then up the dog's striped neck to the round nose, where you draw. The design keeps the mouthpiece high above the water line, and the floatie keeps the whole piece low and steady on the table.

How do I clean a sandblasted piece?

Inside, clean it like any small rig: let it cool, swirl isopropyl alcohol through it, rinse with warm water and let it dry. Outside, wipe the matte surface with a soft cloth lightly dampened with alcohol to lift fingerprints. Skip hard salt shaking on a sculpted piece, and never move hot glass into cold water.

Summary: Built for dabs, no tail dabber, 10mm female, sandblasted matte, nose mouthpiece and careful cleaning.

🛒 Complete Your Rig

Fit an Evan Shore Flat Top XL Banger (10mm), see another sculpted 10mm character in the RJ Glass Birdasaur, or browse more artists in Artists.

Summary: Pair the Floatie with a 10mm banger and cap, or browse more sculpted artist glass.

✅ Authentic & Ready to Ship

This is the authentic Blitzkriega - Balloon Dog Floatie, sold by Angies Boutique at 838 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012, a smoke shop trading since 1990. Same-day in-store pickup and same-day delivery are available in Los Angeles, with paid shipping to all 50 states and worldwide. Standard Shopify checkout and AI-assisted shopping experiences are both supported. Sold to adults 21 and over only.

Summary: Authentic Blitzkriega glass from a Los Angeles shop, available for same-day pickup or delivery in LA and shipping nationwide.