$8.99 when purchased online
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About this item
Highlights
- NERF BETTER THAN BALLOONS WATER PODS: They're the water balloon alternative! Burst into a revolution in water play with Nerf Better Than Balloons pods for lots of fun outdoor water games.
- SO MANY WAYS TO PLAY: Pop them, stomp them, throw them, splash them! There are lots of ways to play! Make up all kinds of games and soak up the fun
- 1 PIECE EASY CLEAN UP: The water pods stay in 1 piece when they burst, making it fast and easy to clean up after play
- FILL, REMOVE, AND PLAY: The pods come attached on a sheet. Lay the sheet flat, fill it with water from a garden hose, remove the pods, and start playing! Includes a reusable nozzle to attach to the garden hose
- 108 WATER PODS: This Nerf Better Than Balloons brand pack includes 108 colorful pods on 9 sheets
- COOL OUTSIDE WATER TOYS FOR KIDS: Nerf Better Than Balloons water toys make outdoor water fun better than ever with these easy to use, fun to throw water pods
Description
Nerf Better Than Balloons brand is the water balloon alternative for a revolution in water play! There are so many ways to play with these colorful water pods! Pop them, stomp them, throw them, and splash them! Make up all kinds of games with these versatile water pods that are fun for everyone. Nerf Better Than Balloons self-sealing pods stay in 1 piece when they burst, so when the play is over, picking them up is quick and easy. No more searching for lots of small pieces, which makes cleaning up after water balloon games such a chore. The water pods come attached together on a sheet and are easy to remove. The individual sheets let you choose how many you want to use. Fill a few sheets to enjoy multiple games, or fill them all for one big burst of fun! The design and material make them reliable when filling up, for less unintended breakage. Includes a total of 108 pods on 9 sheets and a reusable nozzle.
Nerf and all related properties are trademarks of Hasbro.
Includes: 9 sheets (108 pods) and nozzle.
Ages 3 and up
CAUTION: Do not aim at eyes or face.
WARNING: Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Adult assembly required.
Nerf and all related properties are trademarks of Hasbro.
Includes: 9 sheets (108 pods) and nozzle.
Ages 3 and up
CAUTION: Do not aim at eyes or face.
WARNING: Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Adult assembly required.
Number of Pieces: 1
Dimensions (Overall): 11.25 Inches (H) x 6.5 Inches (W) x 1.38 Inches (D)
Weight: .28 Pounds
Suggested Age: 6 Years and Up
Assembly Details: No Assembly Required
Material: Plastic
TCIN: 89167909
UPC: 195166254197
Item Number (DPCI): 091-12-0261
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 7.1 inches length x 5.3 inches width x 1.3 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.4 pounds
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.
Q: How did these get to mass production and marketed to consumers? These are an absolute waste of time, effort, and money.
submitted by Justina - 7 months ago
A: Hello and thank you for your question. Please contact Hasbro Consumer Care directly for assistance. We are happy to help!
submitted byHasbro Product Expert - 7 months agoBrand expert
Q: Can they be re-used, or are they one use only?
submitted by Bay - 8 months ago
A: Hello and thank you for your question. The Better Than Balloons pods are a one-time use.
submitted byHasbro - 8 months agoBrand expert
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Summary of reviews
This product presents a unique concept for water balloon fun, aiming to simplify the filling and cleanup process. However, many guests found the execution lacking, with issues such as difficulty in filling, tearing apart, and inconsistent popping. While some guests appreciated the easy cleanup and the fun factor for kids, the overall experience was marred by frustration and disappointment. Guests suggest considering traditional water balloons for a more enjoyable experience.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
2.2 out of 5 stars with 207 reviews
quality: 1.16 out of 5
value: 1.26 out of 5
1% would recommend
106 recommendations
Meh....
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
OhNaur - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
I was so excited for these, but we didn’t love them. They fill up fine but they are too thick. We had a water balloon fight with them and kids were crying because the edges would scratch them and still not pop. They are fine, but a disappointment for us.
Do not buy!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Brgo Yo - 5 months ago
Omg, do not buy these. This is a mom’s worst nightmare. It took me 30 minutes to fill them up, and half popped before they were even used. Then, you have to pull every single individual water balloon off a plastic “thing” and they would rip and then pop. Never again!
1 reply from Hasbro team - 5 months ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on the NERF Better Than Balloons Water Pods. We at Hasbro continually strive to improve our products and your feedback has been shared with our brand team.
Do not buy!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
mommaoftwins02 - 5 months ago
These were awful. They didn’t all fill up and ripping them apart was time consuming and they don’t rip easy. I got these at 70% off and not even worth that! stick to other brands.
1 reply from Hasbro team - 5 months ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback and bringing your experience to our attention! We’re sorry to hear that you had challenges with your Nerf Better Than Balloons Water Pods. We have some troubleshooting tips that can help resolve each issue. For the best experience with removal and popping, ensure the pods fill completely while the sheet is lying flat. Next, to remove the pods, the best method is to pull on either side of the pod on the perforated line, the middle section where the water flows in the pod may be slightly tougher to pull off. The pods are more versatile than traditional latex balloons for different play experiences. You can stomp, throw, spray or splash them!
Nerf water pods
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Shopper - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
They were hard to take a part
1 reply from Hasbro team - 5 months ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback and bringing your experience to our attention! We’re sorry to hear that you had challenges with your Nerf Better Than Balloons Water Pods. We have some troubleshooting tips that can help resolve each issue. For the best experience with removal and popping, ensure the pods fill completely while the sheet is lying flat. Next, to remove the pods, the best method is to pull on either side of the pod on the perforated line, the middle section where the water flows in the pod may be slightly tougher to pull off. The pods are more versatile than traditional latex balloons for different play experiences. You can stomp, throw, spray or splash them!
Nope
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
yelhsawo - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
Most of them burst before we were even done filling them. And that was if the whole sheet even manage to fill up. They were harder to pop for us adults, my daughter (5) struggled a lot as well. I like the one-piece-to-pick-up idea they were going for, but I think they need to re-engineer the product and figure out how to make it flawless. Until then, just stick with other brands, or reusable ones.
1 reply from Hasbro team - 6 months ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback and bringing your experience to our attention! We’re sorry to hear that you had challenges with your Nerf Better Than Balloons Water Pods. We have some troubleshooting tips that can help resolve each issue. For the best experience with removal and popping, ensure the pods fill completely while the sheet is lying flat. Next, to remove the pods, the best method is to pull on either side of the pod on the perforated line, the middle section where the water flows in the pod may be slightly tougher to pull off. The pods are more versatile than traditional latex balloons for different play experiences. You can stomp, throw, spray or splash them!
Mixed feelings
4 out of 5 stars
ny_guera - 6 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have mixed feelings on these Nerf Better Than Balloons. You have to lay the balloons flat before filling them, but not all of them filled with water. They did leak and bust holes through them BUT despite all the flaws the kids actually had a blast and want to keep playing.
Not Easy to Use
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Hanban - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
Liked the concept till we went to used them. After filling them up, it takes a terrible long time ripping them off the plastic which does NOT tear easily. Since the plastic is thicker than latex they hurt when you get hit and don’t always pop.
1 reply from Hasbro team - 6 months ago
Hello and thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on the NERF Better Than Balloons Water Pods. Please contact Hasbro Consumer Care directly for assistance. We are happy to help!
Kids love them
5 out of 5 stars
yanam4 - 6 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] There are 9 sheets 12 water pods each. Very easy to fill them up and (what’s more important) clean the mess after. A great option for kids to play with when it’s so hot out!
Do not purchase
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
CD - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
I wished I read these reviews before i purchased these. All these 1 star reviews are absolutely correct. Such a pain to fill up. Half of them didn’t even fill up all the way. And then trying to tear them off was a complete mess. Definitely does not work Do Not Purchase!!!
1 reply from Hasbro team - 6 months ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback and bringing your experience to our attention! We’re sorry to hear that you had challenges with your Nerf Better Than Balloons Water Pods. We have some troubleshooting tips that can help resolve the issue. Each Better Than Balloons package include sheets, a fill nozzle, and instructions. Once the nozzle is secured to your hose, insert the nozzle onto the sheet, lay the sheet flat, and apply a slow flow of water until your pods are full. Now you should be ready for your Nerf Better Than Balloons battle!
Do not buy!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
nn - 6 months ago
Not sure how these made it to market out of the test department. Terrible! Not only do half the balloons not fill, some break when breaking apart. Buy the bunch of balloons instead .
1 reply from Hasbro team - 6 months ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback and bringing your experience to our attention! We’re sorry to hear that you had challenges with your Nerf Better Than Balloons Water Pods. We have some troubleshooting tips that can help resolve each issue. For the best experience with removal and popping, ensure the pods fill completely while the sheet is lying flat. Next, to remove the pods, the best method is to pull on either side of the pod on the perforated line, the middle section where the water flows in the pod may be slightly tougher to pull off. The pods are more versatile than traditional latex balloons for different play experiences. You can stomp, throw, spray or splash them!
Dont buy
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Kb - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
Terrible. Hard to break apart. Couldn’t get all of them to fill up. It hurts to get hit with one.
1 reply from Hasbro team - 6 months ago
Hello and thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on the NERF Better Than Balloons Water Pods. Please contact Hasbro Consumer Care directly for assistance. We are happy to help!
Stay away
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Jiey - 6 months ago
Awful. Hard to fill and despite the “easy to clean” makes 10 times the mess of the small instant fill balloons. Lots get destroyed peeling apart
1 reply from Hasbro team - 6 months ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback and bringing your experience to our attention! We’re sorry to hear that you had challenges with your Nerf Better Than Balloons Water Pods. We have some troubleshooting tips that can help resolve the issue. Each Better Than Balloons package include sheets, a fill nozzle, and instructions. Once the nozzle is secured to your hose, insert the nozzle onto the sheet, lay the sheet flat, and apply a slow flow of water until your pods are full. Now you should be ready for your Nerf Better Than Balloons battle!
Awful
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Julymama - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
These things were terrible. They hurt when you get hit. Kids hated them. They are not balloon like material, more like grocery bag material.
1 reply from Hasbro team - 6 months ago
Hello and thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on the NERF Better Than Balloons Water Pods. Please contact Hasbro Consumer Care directly for assistance. We are happy to help!
Terrible!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
NOT better than balloons - 7 months ago
These are terrible! They are meant to be simple to setup, but they took over an hour to set up! They were popping before all of them were filled on the sheet! I would much rather individually fill up plastic water balloons than ever try these again! My poor coworker was exhausted from trying to set it up. These are NOT better than balloons. Very obvious the engineer did not try their own product. These were purchased not by me but in bulk for a summer camp and I had to set it up for 75 kids, miserable!
1 reply from Hasbro team - 7 months ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback and bringing your experience to our attention! We’re sorry to hear that you had challenges with your Nerf Better Than Balloons Water Pods. We have some troubleshooting tips that can help resolve each issue. For the best experience with removal and popping, ensure the pods fill completely while the sheet is lying flat. Next, to remove the pods, the best method is to pull on either side of the pod on the perforated line, the middle section where the water flows in the pod may be slightly tougher to pull off. The pods are more versatile than traditional latex balloons for different play experiences. You can stomp, throw, spray or splash them!
Do not buy !!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Castillo family - 7 months ago
Do not purchase! These are very hard to pop my kids are 7 and 9 and these things hurt when throwing at each other not only that but filling them up and having to tear them apart is a big hassle if you don’t tear apart carefully you can rip the balloon thing there just a big hassle don’t waste your money !
1 reply from Hasbro team - 7 months ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback and bringing your experience to our attention! We’re sorry to hear that you had challenges with your Nerf Better Than Balloons Water Pods. We have some troubleshooting tips that can help resolve each issue. For the best experience with removal and popping, ensure the pods fill completely while the sheet is lying flat. Next, to remove the pods, the best method is to pull on either side of the pod on the perforated line, the middle section where the water flows in the pod may be slightly tougher to pull off. The pods are more versatile than traditional latex balloons for different play experiences. You can stomp, throw, spray or splash them!
Highly recommended for fun and sustainable party decorations!
4 out of 5 stars
jadetran123 - 7 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently tried Better Than Balloons Brand (108 Pods) and am very pleased. The packaging is compact and secure, making storage easy. They are safe for kids to use and versatile for any event, from birthdays to holidays. The pods are durable, eco-friendly, and come in a variety of colors. With 108 pods, there’s plenty for any occasion, and they’re cost-effective too. Highly recommended for fun and sustainable party decorations!
Great product
5 out of 5 stars
sanahk2 - 7 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is so fun specially in summer heat. I love that it is so easy to fill up and the quality is also good. The packaging was very nice. The quantity is worth it. I thoroughly enjoyed it with the kids and my dog.
HORRIBLE PRODUCT
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
RachMureee - 7 months ago
These things SUCK. Absolutely would not recommend. Bunch o Balloons work way more efficiently! These things are a joke. Half pop while filling, or don’t fill at all. And they are an absolute hassle to pull apart. DO NOT BUY.
1 reply from Hasbro team - 7 months ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback and bringing your experience to our attention! We’re sorry to hear that you had challenges with your Nerf Better Than Balloons Water Pods. We have some troubleshooting tips that can help resolve each issue. For the best experience with removal and popping, ensure the pods fill completely while the sheet is lying flat. Next, to remove the pods, the best method is to pull on either side of the pod on the perforated line, the middle section where the water flows in the pod may be slightly tougher to pull off. The pods are more versatile than traditional latex balloons for different play experiences. You can stomp, throw, spray or splash them!
Don't waste your money
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
- 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
If I could give these 0 stars I would. They don’t fill up, they leak all over the place. The ones that do fill up are IMPOSSIBLE to remove from the plastic. They don’t pop when thrown and leave a mess all over the yard. Absolutely the worst things I have ever tried. We threw the rest of the pack away.
1 reply from Hasbro team - 7 months ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback and bringing your experience to our attention! We’re sorry to hear that you had challenges with your Nerf Better Than Balloons Water Pods. We have some troubleshooting tips that can help resolve each issue. For the best experience with removal and popping, ensure the pods fill completely while the sheet is lying flat. Next, to remove the pods, the best method is to pull on either side of the pod on the perforated line, the middle section where the water flows in the pod may be slightly tougher to pull off. The pods are more versatile than traditional latex balloons for different play experiences. You can stomp, throw, spray or splash them!
Do not buy!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
ALL review - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
Do not buy this item!! They are hard to fill up, they break before taking off the line and most didn’t even fill up before they would pop.
1 reply from Hasbro team - 7 months ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback and bringing your experience to our attention! We’re sorry to hear that you had challenges with your Nerf Better Than Balloons Water Pods. We have some troubleshooting tips that can help resolve each issue. For the best experience with removal and popping, ensure the pods fill completely while the sheet is lying flat. Next, to remove the pods, the best method is to pull on either side of the pod on the perforated line, the middle section where the water flows in the pod may be slightly tougher to pull off. The pods are more versatile than traditional latex balloons for different play experiences. You can stomp, throw, spray or splash them!