Ultimate Collectors Guide to Silly Bandz Bracelets

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Silly Bandz Bracelets 101

Silly Bandz are the latest and hottest novelty toy for kids. Silly Bandz are rubbery bracelets that take the shape of animals, logos, symbols, Disney characters and other shapes when set down on a flat surface. When worn, they appear look like the old jelly bracelets that were popular in the 1980s. They come in all different colors and there are even tie die silly bandz, bands that change color in the sun and glow-in-the-dark Silly Bandz. Kids trade and collect these bracelets.

In some schools, they've even been banned because the constant trading proved to be a distraction. There have also been concerns over whether wearing numerous, tight fitting bracelets around the wrist could be dangerous to a child's health. (See below for more info.)

If you'd like to learn where to buy Silly Bandz, how to collect the bracelets and which ones are the most rare and sought after limited edition bracelets, read on!

The Golden Rule

If you break somebody's Silly Band, you owe them two!

About Silly Bandz Bracelets

The Basics

Unicorn Silly Bandz BraceletAuthentic Silly Bandz are made by BCP Imports. The bands themselves are made from silicone and sold in packages, though some places allow you to buy individual bracelets one at a time. Stores that sell Silly Bandz sometimes have trading events where collectors can swap individual bracelets. The bands look like colorful, plain bracelets when worn or stacked on the wrist. When they are laid flat on a table, the form a special shape. Silly Bandz are available in a variety of the themes including Zoo Animals, Fun Shapes, Sea Creatures, Dinosaurs, Pets, Beach, Art Fest, Rainforest, Marvel (comics), Baseball, Spring, Western, Rockbandz, Alphabet, Princess...the list goes on and new ones are added all the time! Other shaped rubber band manufacturers include Zany Bands, Rubba Bands and Looney Bands.

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Where to Buy Silly Bandz

Buying packs of Sillly BandzSilly Bandz are sold at most major retail stores like Walmart and Target and gift shops like Hallmark. They can also be found at drug stores like CVS or convenience stores and gas stations. Stores in local malls, like Claire's also carry the bracelets. They can be ordered online directly from the SillyBandz.com website, or through third party online stores and retailers like Amazon.com. The latter is a great place to find rare or hard to find Silly Bandz. (A must for die-hard collectors and traders!)

“Don't sleep, swim and bathe wearing multiple Silly Bandz!”

Buy Silly Bandz Online

Rare Silly Bandz can be hard to find in local retail stores. Check out what Amazon.com has to offer when it comes to finding these collectible bracelets.
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Silly Bands Shapes List

Guide to Silly Bandz Shapes

Some Silly Bandz are sold in packs of 24, others 36.
Silly Bandz Pet Animals - 24 Pieces: Turtle, Pig, Duck, Dog, Cat, Rabbit
Silly Bandz Pet Animals - 24 Pieces
Silly Bandz Silly Zoo 24 Pcs.: Elephant, Giraffe, Hippo, Kangaroo, Ostrich, Rhino
Silly Bandz Silly Zoo 24 Pcs.
Sea Creatures: Sharks, Dolphins, Seals, Fish, Sea Horses, Penguins
Silly Bandz Basic Shapes - 24 Pcs Suns, Hearts, Dollar Signs, Woman shape
Silly Bandz Basic Shapes - 24 Pcs.
Silly Bandz Silly Dino Shapes - 24 Pcs.: T-Rex, Velociraptor, Brontosaurus, Triceratops, more
Silly Bandz Silly Dino Shapes - 24 Pcs.
Silly Bandz Western Shapes 24 Pcs.: Sheriff Badge, Horseshoe, Bronco, Cowboy Boot, Cowboy Hat, Longhorn
Silly Bandz Western Shapes 24 Pcs.
Alphabet: All letter shapes, full alphabet in 26 pack with extra vowels and S,L, T, F and G
Silly Bandz Princess - 24 Pcs.: Princess, Diamond Ring, Glass Slipper, Castle, Magic Wand, Tiara
Silly Bandz Princess - 24 Pcs.
Silly Bandz Rock Band - 24 Pcs.: Mic Stand, Rocker Dude, Rock Hand, Guitar, Drums, and the word "ROCK"
Silly Bandz Rock Band - 24 Pcs.
Spring: They don't make this one anymore but it included Butterflies, Bees, Tulips, Umbrellas, Kite, Chick
*Glow in the dark Silly Bandz:
Fantasy Pack: Mermaids, Unicorn, Fairies (Fairy shape), Dragon, Phoenix, Genies
Silly Bandz 24-Pack Baseball Shapes: Baseball, Home Plate, Bats, Pitcher, Batters, Baseball Hat
Silly Bandz 24-Pack Baseball Shapes
Rainforest: Gecko, Tree Frog, Panther, Gorilla, Toucan, Monkey
Beach: These change color in the sun. Includes Message in a bottle, Crabs, Palm Tree, Sail Boat, Surfer dude, Seashell
Art Fest: Brushes, Tents, Suns, Dancer, Ballerina, Fiddle
Marvel Comics: Iron Man, Spider Man, Wolverine, Captain America, Hulk Thor
Halloween Silly Bandz: Jack-O-Lantern, Bats, Frankenstein, Spiders, Witch, Ghost
*Glamour & Fantasy:

Shapped Rubber Band Bracelets from other manufacturers

Collectible, but not official

*Mystical shaped rubber bracelets: Magical Shapes: Unicorn, Fairy, Mermaid, Moon, etc.
Mystical Shaped Bands Pkg/12
*Sweet Treats Shaped rubber band bracelets: Milkshakes, Ice cream, cake, sundae, cake etc.
Sweet Treats Shaped Bands Pkg/12

*Forest Animal Shaped Bracelets
Forest Animal Shaped Bracelets Pkg/12

Alphabet Silly Bandz

Alphabet Silly Bandz

About RARE Silly Bandz

What Makes a Silly Band Rare or Hard to Find?

Bama Money Silly Bandz with Dangling Feet

All kids have their favorite Silly Bandz but some are rare and hard to find. According to the AnimalBraceletsBlog.com, this is because some packs don't come with ALL the available shapes in the set. One such example is the Tyrannosaurus Rex Silly Bandz. It wasn't included in each individual Dinosaur pack of bands. Though the rare bracelets may vary by color, some of the most rare Silly Bandz shapes include:

*Hello Kitty: Very hard to find!
*Mickey Mouse and Disney Bandz: Popular Disney characters.
*Monkey Bama Bandz: Their arms, legs and tails dangle from the wrist).
*Guess Who Rubba Bands: Black bands that look like silhouettes of famous characters, like Michael Jackson, elvis, Michael Jordan, Sherlock Holmes, etc.
*Tie Dye Hipster Stretchy Shapes: Peace sign symbol, lava lamp, 60s guitar, all in tie dye colors
*USA Rubba Bandz: Patriotic, red, white and blue bands in the shape of an eagle, money sign, peace sign with fingers, Statue of Liberty, map of U.S., Liberty Bell.
*Crazy Treats Crazy Bands: Limited Edition, money goes to raise money for Autism Awareness. Features cupcakes, lollipops, ice cream cones, hard candy, etc.
*Cancer Ribbon

Sea Creatures Silly Bandz

Silly Bandz Sea Creatures 24 Pcs.

Sanrio Hello Kitty Silly Bandz

Authentic Hello Kitty bracelets

Hello Kitty Silly Bandz are extremely sought after as these super cute bracelets are a favorite among Hello Kitty fans. They were once featured on the Sanrio website, but all that is there now is charm bracelets and other Hello Kitty bracelets. However, you can still find Hello Kitty Silly Bandz on websites like Amazon. They usually come in packs of 10 and glow in the dark.
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Where to Trade Silly Bandz

Events and Conventions

Looking for a local Silly Bandz trading event? Look beyond your school! Silly Bandz Trading events are sometimes held in craft stores or toy stores. Start your search here!
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Are Silly Bandz Dangerous?

How to Safely Wear Silly Bandz

Avoid wearing stacks of tight fitting Silly BandzIt's true that wearing a lot of these bracelets at once can constrict the blood vessels in the wrists. When groups of bracelets are worn at one time, the bracelets actually create a "tourniquet" effect, which could potentially lead to blood clots and inflammation. This is especially true when kids where LOTS of bracelets for HOURS. Because Silly Bandz are sold in packs of 24, the temptation to wear a bundle is there. However, its best to advise children to select a favorite few and wear those to school.

When wearing multiple bracelets, be aware of arm swelling, color change or feelings of tingling or numbness. If this happens, remove the bands immediately.
Source: "Dr Manny: Silly Bandz Bracelet Trend May Be Dangerous for Kids" (May 26, 2010)

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Tie Dye Silly Bandz, Tie Dye Animal Bracelets, Tie Dye Bandz, and Tie Dye Animal Rubber Bands. Whatever you call them, everybody wants them. The hottest new thing in Bandz is tie dyed versions. Tie Dyed Sillybandz are animal and shaped rubber bands that come in a mixture of colors.

Rare Silly Bandz on eBay

eBay is another great source for finding rare Silly Bandz.
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Hello Kitty Silly Bands 

Hello Kitty Silly Bands 24 pack Glitter, Glow and Tie Dye

Amazon Price: $10.99 (as of 02/15/2012)Buy Now

Hello Kitty Silly Bandz or shaped rubber bracelets are one of the most sought after types of Silly Bandz. Sanrio did make some of these Hello Kitty rubber band bracelets but they are very hard to find.

NFL Silly Bandz 

Forever Collectibles NFL New Orleans Saints Logo Bandz

Amazon Price: $0.01 (as of 02/15/2012)Buy Now

Forever Collectibles makes NFL shaped rubber bracelets, like SIlly Bandz, for NFL teams. There are also sports rubber bracelets for NHL, MLB and other pro sports.