Japanese Balloon-blowing Automaton

This Japanese automaton toy dates from the 1980s. With a set of batteries in the base, the little figure, who looks a bit like a Japanese warrior, is ready to inflate your balloons for you!

You have to fit the balloon onto a little plastic device, and this then plugs in to the toy.

Once the balloon is inflated, you can either push a little lever and see the balloon whooosh of into the air. Or you can remove the balloon and tie a knot in the end, if you are planning to have a balloon party.