diff --git a/code/datums/uplink/badassery.dm b/code/datums/uplink/badassery.dm
index 6a5354f8d2..b41f322295 100644
--- a/code/datums/uplink/badassery.dm
+++ b/code/datums/uplink/badassery.dm
@@ -8,11 +8,11 @@
 /datum/uplink_item/item/badassery/balloon
 	name = "For showing that You Are The BOSS (Useless Balloon)"
 	item_cost = DEFAULT_TELECRYSTAL_AMOUNT
-	path = /obj/item/toy/syndicateballoon
+	path = /obj/item/toy/balloon/syndicate
 
 /datum/uplink_item/item/badassery/balloon/NT
 	name = "For showing that you love NT SOO much (Useless Balloon)"
-	path = /obj/item/toy/nanotrasenballoon
+	path = /obj/item/toy/balloon/nanotrasen
 
 /**************
 * Random Item *
@@ -91,4 +91,4 @@
 		var/obj/structure/largecrate/C = /obj/structure/largecrate
 		icon = image(initial(C.icon), initial(C.icon_state))
 
-	return "[bicon(icon)]"
\ No newline at end of file
+	return "[bicon(icon)]"
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/latexballoon.dm b/code/game/objects/items/latexballoon.dm
deleted file mode 100644
index 68f345a0a5..0000000000
--- a/code/game/objects/items/latexballoon.dm
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,64 +0,0 @@
-/obj/item/latexballon
-	name = "latex glove"
-	desc = "A latex glove, usually used as a balloon."
-	icon_state = "latexballon"
-	item_icons = list(
-			slot_l_hand_str = 'icons/mob/items/lefthand_gloves.dmi',
-			slot_r_hand_str = 'icons/mob/items/righthand_gloves.dmi',
-			)
-	item_state = "lgloves"
-	force = 0
-	throwforce = 0
-	w_class = ITEMSIZE_SMALL
-	throw_speed = 1
-	throw_range = 15
-	var/state
-	var/datum/gas_mixture/air_contents = null
-
-/obj/item/latexballon/proc/blow(obj/item/tank/tank)
-	if (icon_state == "latexballon_bursted")
-		return
-	src.air_contents = tank.remove_air_volume(3)
-	icon_state = "latexballon_blow"
-	item_state = "latexballon"
-
-/obj/item/latexballon/proc/burst()
-	if (!air_contents)
-		return
-	playsound(src, 'sound/weapons/Gunshot_old.ogg', 100, 1)
-	icon_state = "latexballon_bursted"
-	item_state = "lgloves"
-	loc.assume_air(air_contents)
-
-/obj/item/latexballon/ex_act(severity)
-	burst()
-	switch(severity)
-		if (1)
-			qdel(src)
-		if (2)
-			if (prob(50))
-				qdel(src)
-
-/obj/item/latexballon/bullet_act()
-	burst()
-
-/obj/item/latexballon/fire_act(datum/gas_mixture/air, temperature, volume)
-	if(temperature > T0C+100)
-		burst()
-	return
-
-/obj/item/latexballon/attackby(obj/item/W as obj, mob/user as mob)
-	if (can_puncture(W))
-		burst()
-
-/*
-/obj/item/latexballon/nitrile
-	name = "nitrile glove"
-	desc = "A nitrile glove, usually used as a balloon."
-	icon_state = "nitrileballon"
-	item_icons = list(
-			slot_l_hand_str = 'icons/mob/items/lefthand_gloves.dmi',
-			slot_r_hand_str = 'icons/mob/items/righthand_gloves.dmi',
-			)
-	item_state = "ngloves"
-*/
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/toys/toys.dm b/code/game/objects/items/toys/toys.dm
index d80fa6169a..72ad02d719 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/toys/toys.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/toys/toys.dm
@@ -20,6 +20,10 @@
 
 
 /obj/item/toy
+	name = "generic toy"
+	desc = "It's just for fun!"
+	icon = 'icons/obj/toy.dmi'
+	icon_state = "glitched"
 	throwforce = 0
 	throw_speed = 4
 	throw_range = 20
@@ -30,23 +34,22 @@
 /*
  * Balloons
  */
-/obj/item/toy/balloon
+/obj/item/toy/waterballoon
 	name = "water balloon"
 	desc = "A translucent balloon. There's nothing in it."
-	icon = 'icons/obj/toy.dmi'
 	icon_state = "waterballoon-e"
 	drop_sound = 'sound/items/drop/rubber.ogg'
 
-/obj/item/toy/balloon/Initialize()
+/obj/item/toy/waterballoon/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
 	var/datum/reagents/R = new/datum/reagents(10)
 	reagents = R
 	R.my_atom = src
 
-/obj/item/toy/balloon/attack(mob/living/carbon/human/M as mob, mob/user as mob)
+/obj/item/toy/waterballoon/attack(mob/living/carbon/human/M as mob, mob/user as mob)
 	return
 
-/obj/item/toy/balloon/afterattack(atom/A as mob|obj, mob/user as mob, proximity)
+/obj/item/toy/waterballoon/afterattack(atom/A as mob|obj, mob/user as mob, proximity)
 	if(!proximity) return
 	if (istype(A, /obj/structure/reagent_dispensers/watertank) && get_dist(src,A) <= 1)
 		A.reagents.trans_to_obj(src, 10)
@@ -55,7 +58,7 @@
 		src.update_icon()
 	return
 
-/obj/item/toy/balloon/attackby(obj/O as obj, mob/user as mob)
+/obj/item/toy/waterballoon/attackby(obj/O as obj, mob/user as mob)
 	if(istype(O, /obj/item/reagent_containers/glass))
 		if(O.reagents)
 			if(O.reagents.total_volume < 1)
@@ -72,7 +75,7 @@
 	src.update_icon()
 	return
 
-/obj/item/toy/balloon/throw_impact(atom/hit_atom)
+/obj/item/toy/waterballoon/throw_impact(atom/hit_atom)
 	if(src.reagents.total_volume >= 1)
 		src.visible_message("<span class='warning'>\The [src] bursts!</span>","You hear a pop and a splash.")
 		src.reagents.touch_turf(get_turf(hit_atom))
@@ -84,47 +87,126 @@
 				qdel(src)
 	return
 
-/obj/item/toy/balloon/update_icon()
+/obj/item/toy/waterballoon/update_icon()
 	if(src.reagents.total_volume >= 1)
 		icon_state = "waterballoon"
 	else
 		icon_state = "waterballoon-e"
 
-/obj/item/toy/syndicateballoon
-	name = "criminal balloon"
-	desc = "There is a tag on the back that reads \"FUK NT!11!\"."
-	throwforce = 0
-	throw_speed = 4
-	throw_range = 20
-	force = 0
-	icon = 'icons/obj/weapons.dmi'
-	icon_state = "syndballoon"
-	w_class = ITEMSIZE_LARGE
-	drop_sound = 'sound/items/drop/rubber.ogg'
+//BLOONS
 
-/obj/item/toy/nanotrasenballoon
-	name = "criminal balloon"
-	desc = "Across the balloon the following is printed: \"Man, I love NanoTrasen soooo much. I use only NT products. You have NO idea.\""
-	throwforce = 0
-	throw_speed = 4
-	throw_range = 20
-	force = 0
-	icon = 'icons/obj/weapons.dmi'
-	icon_state = "ntballoon"
-	w_class = ITEMSIZE_LARGE
-	drop_sound = 'sound/items/drop/rubber.ogg'
+#define BALLOON_NORMAL	0
+#define BALLOON_BLOW	1
+#define BALLOON_BURST	2
 
-/obj/item/toy/colorballoon /// To color it, VV the 'color' var with a hex color code with the # included.
+/obj/item/toy/balloon /// To color it, VV the 'color' var with a hex color code with the # included.
 	name = "balloon"
 	desc = "It's a plain little balloon. Comes in many colors!"
 	throwforce = 0
 	throw_speed = 4
 	throw_range = 20
 	force = 0
-	icon = 'icons/obj/weapons.dmi'
 	icon_state = "colorballoon"
 	w_class = ITEMSIZE_LARGE
 	drop_sound = 'sound/items/drop/rubber.ogg'
+	pickup_sound = 'sound/items/pickup/rubber.ogg'
+	var/datum/gas_mixture/air_contents = null
+	var/status = 0 // 0 = normal, 1 = blow, 2 = burst
+
+/obj/item/toy/balloon/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
+	user.setClickCooldown(DEFAULT_ATTACK_COOLDOWN)
+	if(user.a_intent == I_HELP)
+		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'><b>\The [user]</b> pokes [src]!</span>","<span class='notice'>You poke [src]!</span>")
+	else if (user.a_intent == I_HURT)
+		user.visible_message("<span class='warning'><b>\The [user]</b> punches [src]!</span>","<span class='warning'>You punch [src]!</span>")
+	else if (user.a_intent == I_GRAB)
+		if(prob(66))
+			user.visible_message("<span class='warning'><b>\The [user]</b> attempts to pop [src]!</span>","<span class='warning'>You attempt to pop [src]!</span>")
+		else
+			user.visible_message("<span class='warning'><b>\The [user]</b> pops [src]!</span>","<span class='warning'>You pop [src]!</span>")
+			burst()
+	else
+		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'><b>\The [user]</b> lightly bats the [src].</span>","<span class='notice'>You lightly bat the [src].</span>")
+
+/obj/item/toy/balloon/update_icon()
+	switch(status)
+		if(BALLOON_BURST)
+			if(("[initial(icon_state)]_burst") in icon_states(icon))
+				icon_state = "[initial(icon_state)]_burst"
+				item_state = icon_state
+			else
+				qdel(src) // Just qdel it if it doesn't have a burst state.
+		if(BALLOON_BLOW)
+			if(("[initial(icon_state)]_blow") in icon_states(icon)) //Only give blow icon_state if it has one. For those who can't be bothered to sprite. (Also a catch to prevent invisible sprites.)
+				icon_state = "[initial(icon_state)]_blow"
+	update_held_icon()
+
+/obj/item/toy/balloon/proc/blow(obj/item/tank/T)
+	if(status == BALLOON_BURST)
+		return
+	else
+		src.air_contents = T.remove_air_volume(3)
+		status = BALLOON_BLOW
+		update_icon()
+
+/obj/item/toy/balloon/proc/burst()
+	playsound(src, 'sound/weapons/Gunshot_old.ogg', 100, 1)
+	status = BALLOON_BURST
+	update_icon()
+	if(air_contents)
+		loc.assume_air(air_contents)
+
+/obj/item/toy/balloon/ex_act(severity)
+	burst()
+	switch(severity)
+		if(1)
+			qdel(src)
+		if(2)
+			if(prob(50))
+				qdel(src)
+
+/obj/item/toy/balloon/bullet_act()
+	burst()
+
+/obj/item/toy/balloon/fire_act(datum/gas_mixture/air, temperature, volume)
+	if(temperature > T0C+100)
+		burst()
+	return
+
+/obj/item/toy/balloon/attackby(obj/item/W as obj, mob/user as mob)
+	if(can_puncture(W))
+		burst()
+
+/obj/item/toy/balloon/random/Initialize()
+	. = ..()
+	color = pick(COLOR_BLUE, COLOR_RED, COLOR_PINK, COLOR_PURPLE, COLOR_GREEN, COLOR_CYAN, COLOR_SUN, COLOR_YELLOW)
+	update_icon()
+	randpixel_xy()
+
+/obj/item/toy/balloon/syndicate
+	name = "criminal balloon"
+	desc = "There is a tag on the back that reads \"FUK NT!11!\"."
+	icon_state = "syndballoon"
+
+/obj/item/toy/balloon/nanotrasen
+	name = "corporate balloon"
+	desc = "Across the balloon the following is printed: \"Man, I love NanoTrasen soooo much. I use only NT products. You have NO idea.\""
+	icon_state = "ntballoon"
+
+/obj/item/toy/balloon/latex
+	desc = "Leaves a starchy taste in your mouth after blowing into it."
+	icon_state = "latexballoon"
+	item_state = "latexballoon"
+
+/obj/item/toy/balloon/nitrile
+	desc = "I hope you aren't going to re-use these for medical purposes."
+	icon_state = "nitrileballoon"
+	item_state = "nitrileballoon"
+
+#undef BALLOON_NORMAL
+#undef BALLOON_BLOW
+#undef BALLOON_BURST
+
 
 /*
  * Fake telebeacon
@@ -239,7 +321,6 @@
 /obj/item/toy/snappop
 	name = "snap pop"
 	desc = "Wow!"
-	icon = 'icons/obj/toy.dmi'
 	icon_state = "snappop"
 	w_class = ITEMSIZE_TINY
 	drop_sound = null
@@ -277,7 +358,6 @@
 /obj/item/toy/bosunwhistle
 	name = "bosun's whistle"
 	desc = "A genuine Admiral Krush Bosun's Whistle, for the aspiring ship's captain! Suitable for ages 8 and up, do not swallow."
-	icon = 'icons/obj/toy.dmi'
 	icon_state = "bosunwhistle"
 	drop_sound = 'sound/items/drop/card.ogg'
 	var/cooldown = 0
@@ -296,7 +376,6 @@
 /obj/item/toy/figure
 	name = "Non-Specific Action Figure action figure"
 	desc = "A \"Space Life\" brand... wait, what the hell is this thing?"
-	icon = 'icons/obj/toy.dmi'
 	icon_state = "nuketoy"
 	w_class = ITEMSIZE_TINY
 	var/cooldown = 0
@@ -634,7 +713,6 @@
 /obj/item/toy/plushie/carp
 	name = "space carp plushie"
 	desc = "An adorable stuffed toy that resembles a space carp."
-	icon = 'icons/obj/toy.dmi'
 	icon_state = "basecarp"
 	attack_verb = list("bitten", "eaten", "fin slapped")
 	var/bitesound = 'sound/weapons/bite.ogg'
@@ -800,7 +878,6 @@
 /obj/item/toy/plushie
 	name = "generic small plush"
 	desc = "A small toy plushie. It's very cute."
-	icon = 'icons/obj/toy.dmi'
 	icon_state = "nymphplushie"
 	drop_sound = 'sound/items/drop/plushie.ogg'
 	w_class = ITEMSIZE_TINY
@@ -1171,7 +1248,6 @@
 /obj/item/toy/stickhorse
 	name = "stick horse"
 	desc = "A pretend horse on a stick for any aspiring little cowboy to ride."
-	icon = 'icons/obj/toy.dmi'
 	icon_state = "stickhorse"
 	w_class = ITEMSIZE_LARGE
 
@@ -1182,7 +1258,6 @@
 /obj/item/toy/eight_ball
 	name = "\improper Magic 8-Ball"
 	desc = "Mystical! Magical! Ages 8+!"
-	icon = 'icons/obj/toy.dmi'
 	icon_state = "eight-ball"
 	var/use_action = "shakes the ball"
 	var/cooldown = 0
@@ -1206,7 +1281,6 @@
 
 // DND Character minis. Use the naming convention (type)character for the icon states.
 /obj/item/toy/character
-	icon = 'icons/obj/toy.dmi'
 	w_class = ITEMSIZE_SMALL
 	pixel_z = 5
 
@@ -1255,7 +1329,6 @@
 /obj/item/toy/AI
 	name = "toy AI"
 	desc = "A little toy model AI core!"// with real law announcing action!" //Alas, requires a rewrite of how ion laws work.
-	icon = 'icons/obj/toy.dmi'
 	icon_state = "AI"
 	w_class = ITEMSIZE_SMALL
 	var/cooldown = 0
@@ -1274,7 +1347,6 @@
 /obj/item/toy/owl
 	name = "owl action figure"
 	desc = "An action figure modeled after 'The Owl', defender of justice."
-	icon = 'icons/obj/toy.dmi'
 	icon_state = "owlprize"
 	w_class = ITEMSIZE_SMALL
 	var/cooldown = 0
@@ -1293,7 +1365,6 @@
 /obj/item/toy/griffin
 	name = "griffin action figure"
 	desc = "An action figure modeled after 'The Griffin', criminal mastermind."
-	icon = 'icons/obj/toy.dmi'
 	icon_state = "griffinprize"
 	w_class = ITEMSIZE_SMALL
 	var/cooldown = 0
@@ -1322,7 +1393,6 @@
 /obj/item/toy/xmastree
 	name = "Miniature Christmas tree"
 	desc = "Tiny cute Christmas tree."
-	icon = 'icons/obj/toy.dmi'
 	icon_state = "tinyxmastree"
 	w_class = ITEMSIZE_TINY
 	force = 1
@@ -1421,10 +1491,24 @@
 	else if (user.a_intent == I_HURT)
 		user.visible_message("<span class='warning'><b>\The [user]</b> punches [src]!</span>","<span class='warning'>You punch [src]!</span>")
 	else if (user.a_intent == I_GRAB)
-		user.visible_message("<span class='warning'><b>\The [user]</b> attempts to pop [src]!</span>","<span class='warning'>You attempt to pop [src]!</span>")
+		if(prob(66))
+			user.visible_message("<span class='warning'><b>\The [user]</b> attempts to pop [src]!</span>","<span class='warning'>You attempt to pop [src]!</span>")
+		else
+			user.visible_message("<span class='warning'><b>\The [user]</b> pops [src]!</span>","<span class='warning'>You pop [src]!</span>")
+			burst()
 	else
 		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'><b>\The [user]</b> lightly bats the [src].</span>","<span class='notice'>You lightly bat the [src].</span>")
 
+/obj/structure/balloon/bullet_act()
+	burst()
+
+/obj/structure/balloon/proc/burst()
+	playsound(src, 'sound/weapons/Gunshot_old.ogg', 100, 1)
+	if(("[initial(icon_state)]_burst") in icon_states(icon))
+		icon_state = "[initial(icon_state)]_burst"
+	else
+		qdel(src) // Just qdel it if it doesn't have a burst state.
+
 /obj/structure/balloon/bat
 	name = "giant bat balloon"
 	desc = "A large balloon in the shape of a spooky bat with orange eyes."
@@ -1435,12 +1519,21 @@
 	desc = "Oh no, it's a ghost! Oh wait, it's just a balloon. Phew!"
 	icon_state = "ghostballoon"
 
+/obj/structure/balloon/xmas
+	name = "giant xmas tree balloon"
+	desc = "Gather round the inflatable winter tree and exchange inflatable winter gifts. Non-Unitarians welcome."
+	icon_state = "xmastreeballoon"
+
+/obj/structure/balloon/candycane
+	name = "giant candy cane balloon"
+	desc = "A small tag reads 'Not for consumption'."
+	icon_state = "candycaneballoon"
+
 //ship models
 /obj/item/toy/modelship
 	name = "Model ship"
 	desc = "A model of a SolGov ship, in 1:250th scale, on a handsome wooden stand. Small lights blink on the hull and at the engine exhaust."
 	icon_state = "ship_model_1"
-	icon = 'icons/obj/toy.dmi'
 
 /obj/item/toy/modelship/two
 	desc = "A small model of a spaceship, in 1:278th scale, it has small lights iluminating it's windows and engines."
@@ -1450,7 +1543,6 @@
 /obj/item/toy/desk
 	name = "desk toy master"
 	desc = "A object that does not exist. Parent Item"
-	icon = 'icons/obj/toy.dmi'
 
 	var/on = 0
 	var/activation_sound = 'sound/weapons/empty.ogg'
@@ -1486,4 +1578,4 @@
 /obj/item/toy/desk/dippingbird
 	name = "dipping bird toy"
 	desc = "An ancient human bird idol, worshipped by clerks and desk jockeys."
-	icon_state= "dippybird"
\ No newline at end of file
+	icon_state= "dippybird"
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/tanks.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/tanks.dm
index a0ad41a686..a10c1e26f1 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/tanks.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/tanks.dm
@@ -121,9 +121,10 @@ var/global/list/tank_gauge_cache = list()
 	if ((istype(W, /obj/item/analyzer)) && get_dist(user, src) <= 1)
 		var/obj/item/analyzer/A = W
 		A.analyze_gases(src, user)
-	else if (istype(W,/obj/item/latexballon))
-		var/obj/item/latexballon/LB = W
-		LB.blow(src)
+
+	if (istype(W, /obj/item/toy/balloon))
+		var/obj/item/toy/balloon/B = W
+		B.blow(src)
 		src.add_fingerprint(user)
 
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/stack/cable_coil))
diff --git a/code/game/objects/random/mapping.dm b/code/game/objects/random/mapping.dm
index cc5d9344c4..04458ef911 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/random/mapping.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/random/mapping.dm
@@ -289,13 +289,13 @@
 				/obj/structure/closet/crate
 			),
 			prob(2);list(
-				/obj/item/latexballon,
-				/obj/item/latexballon,
+				/obj/item/toy/balloon/random,
+				/obj/item/toy/balloon/random,
 				/obj/structure/closet/crate
 			),
 			prob(2);list(
-				/obj/item/toy/syndicateballoon,
-				/obj/item/toy/syndicateballoon,
+				/obj/item/toy/balloon/syndicate,
+				/obj/item/toy/balloon/syndicate,
 				/obj/structure/closet/crate
 			),
 			prob(2);list(
diff --git a/code/game/objects/random/misc.dm b/code/game/objects/random/misc.dm
index c2cdc2b582..06493ed331 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/random/misc.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/random/misc.dm
@@ -741,7 +741,7 @@
 				/obj/item/toy/katana,
 				/obj/item/toy/snappop,
 				/obj/item/toy/sword,
-				/obj/item/toy/balloon,
+				/obj/random/balloon,
 				/obj/item/gun/projectile/revolver/toy/crossbow,
 				/obj/item/toy/blink,
 				/obj/item/reagent_containers/spray/waterflower,
@@ -759,6 +759,19 @@
 				/obj/item/toy/mecha/odysseus,
 				/obj/item/toy/mecha/phazon)
 
+/obj/random/balloon
+	name = "random balloon"
+	desc = "This is a random balloon."
+	icon = 'icons/obj/toy.dmi'
+	icon_state = "colorballoon"
+
+/obj/random/balloon/item_to_spawn()
+	return pick(prob(7);/obj/item/toy/balloon/random,
+			prob(2);/obj/item/toy/balloon/latex,
+			prob(2);/obj/item/toy/balloon/nitrile,
+			prob(1);/obj/item/toy/balloon/syndicate,
+			prob(1);/obj/item/toy/balloon/nanotrasen)
+
 /obj/random/mouseremains
 	name = "random mouseremains"
 	desc = "For use with mouse spawners."
diff --git a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/gear_tweaks.dm b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/gear_tweaks.dm
index efaf43d311..a3f0adc181 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/gear_tweaks.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/gear_tweaks.dm
@@ -551,4 +551,4 @@ var/global/datum/gear_tweak/custom_desc/gear_tweak_free_desc = new()
 /datum/gear_tweak/implant_location/get_metadata(var/user, var/metadata)
 	return (input(user, "Select a bodypart for the implant to be implanted inside.", "Implant Location", metadata || "upper body") as null|anything in bodypart_names_to_tokens) || bodypart_tokens_to_names[BP_TORSO]
 
-#undef LOADOUT_BAN_STRING
\ No newline at end of file
+#undef LOADOUT_BAN_STRING
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm b/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm
index 1ee2c0a2ff..1f4e2ff521 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm
@@ -58,12 +58,18 @@
 	fingerprint_chance = 25
 	drop_sound = 'sound/items/drop/rubber.ogg'
 	pickup_sound = 'sound/items/pickup/rubber.ogg'
-//	var/balloonPath = /obj/item/latexballon
+	var/balloon = /obj/item/toy/balloon/latex
 
-//TODO: Make inflating gloves a thing
-/*/obj/item/clothing/gloves/sterile/proc/Inflate(/mob/living/carbon/human/user)
-	user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>\The [src] expands!</span>")
-	qdel(src)*/
+/obj/item/clothing/gloves/sterile/attackby(var/obj/O, mob/user as mob)
+	if(istype(O, /obj/item/stack/cable_coil))
+		var/obj/item/stack/cable_coil/C = O
+		if(C.use(1))
+			var/obj/item/L = new src.balloon
+			user.drop_from_inventory(L,get_turf(src))
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You make a balloon.</span>")
+			qdel(src)
+		else
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need one length of cable to finish the balloon!</span>")
 
 /obj/item/clothing/gloves/sterile/latex
 	name = "latex gloves"
@@ -74,7 +80,7 @@
 	desc = "Sterile nitrile gloves"
 	icon_state = "nitrile"
 	item_state = "ngloves"
-//	balloonPath = /obj/item/nitrileballoon
+	balloon = /obj/item/toy/balloon/nitrile
 
 /obj/item/clothing/gloves/botanic_leather
 	desc = "These leather work gloves protect against thorns, barbs, prickles, spikes and other harmful objects of floral origin."
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/abandonedcrates.dm b/code/modules/mining/abandonedcrates.dm
index 0902fb819f..16e217456d 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/abandonedcrates.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/abandonedcrates.dm
@@ -56,12 +56,12 @@
 		if(51 to 52) // Uncommon, 2% each
 			new/obj/item/melee/classic_baton(src)
 		if(53 to 54)
-			new/obj/item/latexballon(src)
+			new/obj/item/toy/balloon/random(src)
 		if(55 to 56)
 			var/newitem = pick(typesof(/obj/item/toy/mecha) - /obj/item/toy/mecha)
 			new newitem(src)
 		if(57 to 58)
-			new/obj/item/toy/syndicateballoon(src)
+			new/obj/item/toy/balloon/syndicate(src)
 		if(59 to 60)
 			new/obj/item/rig(src)
 		if(61 to 62)
diff --git a/code/modules/random_map/drop/drop_types.dm b/code/modules/random_map/drop/drop_types.dm
index 793deb6a8f..ad17d931fe 100644
--- a/code/modules/random_map/drop/drop_types.dm
+++ b/code/modules/random_map/drop/drop_types.dm
@@ -221,8 +221,8 @@ var/global/list/datum/supply_drop_loot/supply_drop
 		/obj/random/action_figure,
 		/obj/random/action_figure,
 		/obj/random/action_figure,
-		/obj/item/toy/nanotrasenballoon,
-		/obj/item/toy/syndicateballoon,
+		/obj/random/balloon,
+		/obj/random/balloon,
 		/obj/item/toy/sword,
 		/obj/item/toy/sword,
 		/obj/item/toy/sword,
@@ -257,7 +257,9 @@ var/global/list/datum/supply_drop_loot/supply_drop
 		/obj/item/clothing/accessory/scarf/christmas,
 		/obj/item/clothing/accessory/scarf/christmas,
 		/obj/item/clothing/accessory/scarf/christmas,
-		/obj/item/clothing/accessory/scarf/christmas
+		/obj/item/clothing/accessory/scarf/christmas,
+		/obj/structure/balloon/candycane,
+		/obj/structure/balloon/xmas
 		)
 
 /datum/supply_drop_loot/materials
@@ -320,4 +322,4 @@ var/global/list/datum/supply_drop_loot/supply_drop
 		/obj/item/reagent_containers/glass/bottle/inaprovaline,
 		/obj/item/reagent_containers/glass/bottle/inaprovaline,
 		/obj/item/storage/box/syringes,
-		/obj/item/storage/box/autoinjectors)
\ No newline at end of file
+		/obj/item/storage/box/autoinjectors)
diff --git a/icons/mob/items/lefthand.dmi b/icons/mob/items/lefthand.dmi
index e6f7c420c2..b40d14d740 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/items/lefthand.dmi and b/icons/mob/items/lefthand.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/mob/items/lefthand_gloves.dmi b/icons/mob/items/lefthand_gloves.dmi
index c00dd71eb0..6439d57b24 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/items/lefthand_gloves.dmi and b/icons/mob/items/lefthand_gloves.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/mob/items/righthand.dmi b/icons/mob/items/righthand.dmi
index fd9dbb035d..578925732d 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/items/righthand.dmi and b/icons/mob/items/righthand.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/mob/items/righthand_gloves.dmi b/icons/mob/items/righthand_gloves.dmi
index 8ad72028b5..5319481358 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/items/righthand_gloves.dmi and b/icons/mob/items/righthand_gloves.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/obj/toy.dmi b/icons/obj/toy.dmi
index 69fe1d9ec7..609b48bcf6 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/toy.dmi and b/icons/obj/toy.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/obj/weapons.dmi b/icons/obj/weapons.dmi
index eb5648e9ff..4ee36e16f8 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/weapons.dmi and b/icons/obj/weapons.dmi differ
diff --git a/maps/northern_star/polaris-1.dmm b/maps/northern_star/polaris-1.dmm
index 9938fccff1..aa11af6c4c 100644
--- a/maps/northern_star/polaris-1.dmm
+++ b/maps/northern_star/polaris-1.dmm
@@ -7598,7 +7598,7 @@
 "cQf" = (/obj/structure/bed/chair/comfy/black{dir = 8},/obj/machinery/power/apc{dir = 2; name = "south bump"; pixel_y = -24},/obj/machinery/light_switch{pixel_x = 12; pixel_y = -24},/obj/structure/cable/green,/turf/simulated/floor/carpet,/area/crew_quarters/longue_area)
 "cQg" = (/obj/machinery/disposal,/obj/structure/disposalpipe/trunk{dir = 1},/turf/simulated/floor/wood,/area/crew_quarters/longue_area)
 "cQh" = (/obj/machinery/door/airlock{name = "Unisex Showers"},/obj/machinery/door/firedoor/border_only,/turf/simulated/floor/tiled/freezer,/area/crew_quarters/locker/locker_toilet)
-"cQi" = (/obj/item/latexballon,/turf/simulated/floor,/area/crew_quarters/locker/locker_toilet)
+"cQi" = (/obj/item/toy/balloon/latex,/turf/simulated/floor,/area/crew_quarters/locker/locker_toilet)
 "cQj" = (/obj/machinery/firealarm{dir = 8; pixel_x = -24},/turf/simulated/floor/wood,/area/crew_quarters/sleep/vistor_room_1)
 "cQk" = (/obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/hidden/supply{dir = 5},/obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/hidden/scrubbers{dir = 6},/turf/simulated/floor/wood,/area/crew_quarters/sleep/vistor_room_1)
 "cQl" = (/obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/hidden/supply{dir = 4},/obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/hidden/scrubbers{dir = 4},/turf/simulated/floor/wood,/area/crew_quarters/sleep/vistor_room_1)
diff --git a/maps/southern_cross/southern_cross-1.dmm b/maps/southern_cross/southern_cross-1.dmm
index 762bef8e66..c1cd03fa0d 100644
--- a/maps/southern_cross/southern_cross-1.dmm
+++ b/maps/southern_cross/southern_cross-1.dmm
@@ -93907,7 +93907,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/tiled/freezer,
 /area/construction/seconddeck/construction2)
 "dsS" = (
-/obj/item/latexballon,
+/obj/item/toy/balloon/latex,
 /turf/simulated/floor,
 /area/construction/seconddeck/construction2)
 "dsT" = (
diff --git a/polaris.dme b/polaris.dme
index e0004100f9..2bf05ed873 100644
--- a/polaris.dme
+++ b/polaris.dme
@@ -954,7 +954,6 @@
 #include "code\game\objects\items\crayons.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\glassjar.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\gunbox.dm"
-#include "code\game\objects\items\latexballoon.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\magazine.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\paintkit.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\poi_items.dm"