Balloon

Balloons in Poptropica have only several uses.

Handheld balloons
Balloons can be held in your hand.

Can be found at the Clown store at Counterfeit Island and the Poptropica Store.

It is handheld, but not a handheld item. So that means you can both put on your balloon and a handheld item.

Colorful Balloons ( Time Tangled Island)
Cannot be picked up and isn't an item. These ballons are seen outside of the Party Time Tower in three groups and are in multiple colors.

Color Balloons (Counterfeit Island)
Not an item. These balloons can be picked from the Clown store. They come in five different colors. They allow you to stay in the air longer when you jump. Can be popped at will.

3rd Birthday Balloon (Poptropica Store)
For the Poptropica third birthday party.

4th Birthday Balloon (Poptropica Store)
For the Poptropica fourth birthday party.

5th Birthday Balloon (Poptropica Store)
For the Poptropica fifth birthday party. The 5th birthday baloon changes color.

Non-Free Balloons
Balloons (Poptropica Store)Some emoticon shaped balloons for sale - 250 credits

Multi-Player Game
The balloon game can be played at any Common Room. The game is like Connect Four, except it's sending the balloon down to up, not up to down. And it has no limit to take turns.