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Silly Bandz and other Brands

Updated on September 25, 2012

The Silly Bandz Craze

Silly Bandz, from Brainchild Products, are the original die molded silicone bracelets. The colorful fun shapes come in themed packs of different sizes. Some themes are harder to find than others, making them a sought-after collectible.

Kids all over the US are collecting, trading, wearing and playing with Silly Bandz. If they haven't reached your area yet, just wait. When one child in a school finds them everyone goes crazy over them.

Since the fad took off there have been a number of companies jumping on the rubber band-wagon. Each coming up with their own varieties. Kids don't seem to have a preference in brands, they just want them all.

My daughter has over 100 different bandz, I've lost count!

This hub includes 5 of the most popular brands of silicone bracelets, Silly Bandz, Stretchy Shapes, Zany Bandz, Rubba Bandz, and Crazy Bands.


Silly Bandz Shapes List

Alphabet: Full alphabet plus an extra A, E, I, O, U, S, L, T, F, and G

Arctic: Walrus, Narwhal, Snowy Owl, Polar Bear, Eskimo, Wooly Mammoth

Art Fest: Brush, Tent, Sun, Dancer, Ballerina, Fiddle

Barbie: Barbie Posing, Barbie in Heels, Poodle, Heart Sunglasses, High Heel, and Barbie Profile

Baseball: Baseball, Home Plate, Bat, Pitcher, Batter, and Baseball Hat

Basic: Sun, Star, Bone, Heart, Dollar Sign, and Woman Sign

Beach: Message in a bottle, Crab, Palm Tree, Sailboat, Surfer, Seashell.

Chat Pack: @, OMG, KK, TTYL, LOL, and BFF

Dinosaurs: T-Rex, Velociraptor, Brontosaurus, Triceratops, and more

Dora the Explorer: Dora, Boots, Swiper, Isa the Iguana, Tico the Squirrel, Benny the Cow

Fan Appreciation: Alarm Clock, Robot, Skull and Crossbones, Snail, Platypus and Venu Flytrap

Fantasy: Mermaid, Unicorn, Fairy, Dragon, Phoenix, and Genie

FarmVille: FarmVille Sheep, Cow, Pig, Tree, Barn, Tractor, Biplan, and Zynga Dog

Halloween: Jack-O-Lanterns, Bats, Frankensteins, Spiders, Witches, and Ghosts

Hello Kitty: Hello Kitty Head, Hellow Kitty Standing, Bow, Hello Kitty Sitting, Apple, and HK

Hershey's: Hershey's Kisses Chocolate, KISS, Chocolate syrup, Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, Jolly Rancher Candy, and HUGS.

Holiday I: Santa, Snowman, Christmas Tree, Stocking, Candy Cane, and Angel

Holiday II: Snowflake, Santa, Elf, Dove, Snowman, and Christmas Tree

iCarly: Carly, Sam, Freddie, chat terms: BRB, LOL, and TTYL

Justin Bieber: Headphones, Music Note, I Heart JB, Bieber Heart, Justin Singing, and Hat

Kardashian Glam: Kim, Kourtney, Khloe, K, Glam, Purse, Diamond Ring, High Heel, Kiss Lips, Sunglasses, D-A-S-H, and Perfume Bottle

Marvel: Iron Man, Spider Man, Wolverine, Captain America, Hulk, Thor

Paul Frank: Julius the Monkey, Clancey, Ellie, Tyrone, Steve, and Skurvey

Pet Animal (Retired Theme): Turtle, Pig, Duck, Dog, Cat, and Rabbit

Pinkalicious: Pinkalicious, Pinkalicious Head, Cupcake, Wand, Flower, and Tiara

Princess: Princess, Diamond Ring, Glass Slipper, Castle, Magic Wand, and Tiara

Rainforest: Gecko, Tree Frog, Panther, Gorilla, Toucan, and Monkey

Rango: Rango, Beans, Waffles, Mariachi Owl, Priscilla, and the Rango Logo

Rockbandz: Mic Stand, Rocker, Rock Handz, Guitar, Drums, and "ROCK"

Rudolph: Rudolph, Abominable Snow Monster, Sam the Snowman, Hermey the elf, and Santa Claus

Sanrio: Hello Kitty, Chcococat, Keroppi, Badtz-Maru Pochacco, and My Melody

Save the Gulf: Coral, Dolphins, Crawfish, Sea Turtles, Pelicans, Sea Gulls

Sea Creatures (Retired Theme): Shark, Dolphin, Seal, Fish, Sea Horse, and Penguin

Sponge Bob: SpongeBob square pants, Squidward, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Plankton, and Jellyfish

Spring (Retired Theme): Butterfly, Bee, Tulip, Umbrella, Kite, and Chick

Troy Lee Designs: Troy Lee Designs Sig, Lucas Oil Logo, Pistonbone Logo, Skully, MC, Fifty's Pin, a Trophy, and TLD Helmet

Western: Sheriff Badge, Horseshoe, Bronco, Cowboy Hat, Boot, and Longhorn

Yo Gabba Gabba: DJ Lance Rock, Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Toodee, and Plex

Zoo: Elephant, Giraffe, Hippo, Kangaroo, Ostrich, and Rhino


Silly Bandz
2 Pack Combo
Princess & Sea Creatures


$11.95

One pack includes 24 Princess shapes and the other contains 24 Sea Creature shapes.

These rubber bands return to their original shape when you take them off the item they're holding (or off of your wrist).


Stretchy Shapes List

All American: Stars, Stripes, USA, Eagle, United States

Christmas Cheer: Santa, Tree, Candle, Mistletoe, Rudolph, and Jingle Bell

Emoticons: Joy, Winking, Happy, Sad, and Goofy (All Solar Powered)

Fast Food: French Fries, Corndog, Milkshake, Chinese Takeout, Ice Cream, and Pizza (All Vanilla Scented)

Fresh Food: Asparagus, Cherries, Mushroom, Grapes, Chicken, and Strawberry (All Strawberry Scented)

Fun 'N' Sun: Flip Flops, Beach Ball, Popsicle, Sunbather, Palm Trees

Gadgets: Mobile, Tablet, Player, Gamer, Camera, and Laptop (All Tie-dyed)

Good Job: Certificate, Blue Ribbon, Gold Trophy, Silver Trophy, Bronze Trophy, and Medal (All Metalic)

Happy Birthday: Balloons, Birthday Cake, Party Hat, Cupcake, Present, and Party Horn (All Dotted like Confetti)

Happy Hanukkah: Torah, Menorah, Dreidel, Gift, Gelt, and Star of David (All Metalic)

Hipster: Guitar, Love, Lava Lamp, Bus, Peace Sign, and Peace Symbol (All Tie-dyed)

Little Diva: Hanger, Tiara, Lipstick, Sunglasses, Shoe, and Gift

My Backpack: Banana, Water Bottle, Notebook, Hair Brush, Hi-Top Sneaker, and Mp3 Player (All Tie-dyed)

Nature Trail: Maple Leaf, Finch, Acorn, Daisy, Storm Cloud, and Butterfly

Sightings: Big Foot, Ghost, Alien, Mothman, Jersey Devil, and Loch Ness Monster (All Glow in the Dark)

Spring Break: Swim Trunks, 2-Piece Bikini, Sand Crab, Waves, and Lounge Chair (All Tie-dyed)

Wild West: Cowboy Hat, Cactus, Horse, Boot, Horseshoe, and Star

Wizard & Witch: Magic Wand, Wise Owl, Toad, Witch’s Hat, Broom, and Book of Spells (All Glitter)


Zanybandz Shapes List

Animal Crackers: Oscar the Owl, Emmet the Boar, Leonard the Lion, Franklin the Buck, Rusty the Raccoon, and Willie May the Wolf (All Glow in the Dark)

At The Beach: Surf’s Up Surfboard, Summer Sun, Sandcastle, Sea Shell, Tidal Wave, and Pokey the Turtle (All Tie-dyed)

Bag O’ Dogz I: Baby Girl the Pug, Pokey the Greyhound, Eva the Yorkie, William the Bulldog Adolf the Schnauzer, and Roy the Lab (All Glow in the Dark)

Bag O’ Dogz II: Jack the retriever, Liezal the Daschund, Celeste the Corgi, Billy Joe the Coonhound, Paco the Chihuahua, and Maggie the Collie (All Glow in the Dark)

Bugz & Beez: Harry the Catepillar, Igor the Spider, Betty Jo the Butterfly, Lucy the Ladybug, Speedy the Snail, and Zany B the Bumblebee(All Glow in the Dark)

Camp Wig Wam: Tree, Canoe, Teepee, Sampson the Bear, Marvin the Moose, and Ricky Lee the Squirrel (All Glow in the Dark)

Circus: Monkey, Seal, Balloon, Big Top Tent, Elephant, and Clown

Dragonz: 2 Headed Dragon, Battle Axe, Viking Helmet, Viking Shield, Castle, and Viking Ship (All Tie-dyed)

Hollywood: Diamond Bling, Portia the Poodle, Hollywood Star, Big Bucks, Stretch Limo, and Shades (All Tie-dyed)

Moonlight: Fangs, Rose, Wolf, Vampire, Half Moon, and Heart (All Glow in the Dark)

Mystic: Willow the Fairy, Genie Lamp, O'Malley the Leprechaun, Flame the Dragon, Pearl the Mermaid, and Skye the Unicorn (All Glow in the Dark)

Noah's Ark: Oscar the Owl, Billy the Goat, Eva the Hummingbird, Ginger the Giraffe, Clarence the Camel, and Reggie the Rooster (All Glow in the Dark)

Old West: Cactus • Cowboy Hat • Cowboy Boot • Edith the Horse • Mikey the Coyote • Tex the Longhorn

Piratez: Crossbones, Petey the Parrot, Anchor, Sword, Captain Jack the Pirate, and Pirate Ship (All Glow in the Dark)

Retro: Desi the Doodle Bug, Acoustic Guitar, Peace Sign, Love, Daisy, and Lava Lamp

Safari: Gorilla, Safari Jeep, Ostrich, Lion, Giraffe, and Binoculars

Sportz: Hockey Stick, Baseball Bat, Basketball Jersey, Tennis Racket, Football, and Megaphone (All Glow in the Dark)

Spring: Gracie the Lamb, Dexter the Duck, Bernice the Bunny, Ethan the Dragonfly, and Daisy the Daffodil (All Glow in the Dark)

Water Creatures: Lilly the Lobster, Raymond the Stingray, Mr. Gotti the Shark, Melvin the Alligator, Horace the Sea Horse • Frankie the Starfish


Rubba-Bandz (from Panaria International Inc.) Shapes List

Afrika: Lion, Rhino, Giraffe, Cheetah, Gorilla, and Elephant

Black & White: Car, Train, Moon, #1, Airplane, People, and Star

Body: Bone, Hand, Foot, Nose, Lips, and Heart

Camo: Cat, Dog, Cow, Pig, Sheep, and Rabbit

Doggie: Basset Hound, Boxer, Bulldog, Poodle, Fox Terrier, and German Shephard

Dinosaurs:

Farm Animals:

Fruity: Pineapple, Strawberry, Banana, Pear, Apple, and Grape

Guess Who: Sherlock Holmes, Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jordan, Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley and Alfred Hitchcock

Hip Hop: Dollar Sign, Peace Sign, Word, Breakdancer, Microphone, and Hip-Hopper

Holy: Angel, Dove, Cloud, Fish, Cross, and Star

Lovely Critters:

Mystical: Unicorn, Angel, Dragon, Sun, Four Leaf Clover, and Dove

Number: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9

Petting Zoo:

Reptile: Lizard, Crocodile, Snake, Cobra, and Turtle

Rock-N-Rebel: Eagle, Cross, Motorcycle, Music Sign, Guitar, and Saxophone

Sea Creatures:

Sports: Tennis Player, Hockey Player, Football Quarterback, Baseball Pitcher, Lacross Player, and Basketball Player

Symbols: Heart, Moon, Apple, and Butterfly

Things: People, Airplane, Car, Train, Boat, and Four Leaf Clover.

Tool-Mate: Hammer, Pliers, Wrench, Screwdriver, Nail, and Drill

U.S.A.: Liberty Bell, Peace Sign, Dollar Sign, United States, Eagle, and Statue of Liberty

Vogue: Purse, Hat, Dress, Diva, High Heel Show, and High Heel Boot

Wacky Animal: Hedgehog, Pelican, Flamingo, Kangaroo, Octopus, and Frog

Wild Things:

Yummy: Gummy Bear, Hershey Kiss, Ring Pop, Gingerbread Man, Lollopop, and a Piece of Candy


*~* There are also Glitter, Glow, Neon, Scented, and Tie Dye varieties. *~*


Guess Who?

It seems like everyone is looking for Michael Jordan, Michael Jackson and Marilyn Monroe Silly Bandz. They are actually from Rubba-Bandz. They, along with Sherlock Holmes, Elvis Presley and Alfred Hitchcock, are among the first of the "Famous Silhouettes". A pack of 12 bands includes 2 of each character.

Just like other Bandz, after being stretched these black bands return to their original shape. They aren't just for kids! Bring fun back into your home or office with these clever rubber bands. Use them as a bookmark, for wrapping presents, or flick them at your co-workers.

Pack of 12 Guess Who Rubba Bandz Rubber Bracelets - $2.77


Crazy Bands Shapes List

(All Crazy Bands Glow in the Dark)

Crazy Baseball: Bat, Home Plate, Cleat, Glove, Hat and HOMERUN

Crazy Basic: Sun, Dollar Sign, Bone, Heart, Woman and Star

Crazy Beach: Shovel, Crab, Beach Umbrella, Sand Castle, Palm Tree and Sunglasses

Crazy Bunny: Bunny, Baby Chick, Egg, Carrot, Butterfly and Lamb

Crazy Cats: An assortment of cats (Tie Dye)

Crazy Critters: Frog, Squirrel, Bee, Snail, Hummingbird and Dragon Fly

Crazy Dino: An assortment of six dinosaur shapes

Crazy Faith: Footprints, Bible, Cross, Fish, Dove and Heart

Crazy Football 1: Football Helmet, Mascot, Megaphone, Football and Letter (Alabama Crimson Tide)

Crazy Football 2: Football Helmet, Mascot, Megaphone, Football and Letter (Auburn Tigers)

Crazy Frogs: An assortment of frog shapes (Tie Dye)

Crazy Fuzzy Family: An assortment of creatures (Tie Dye)

Crazy Groovy: Peace Sign, Flower, Van, Beetle, LOVE, Peace Hand

Crazy Holiday: Stocking, Snowman, Santa, Candy Cane, Tree and Angel

Crazy Hope: Flower, Awareness Ribbons, Heart, Venus Symbol and HOPE

Crazy Liberty: Flag, Sparkler, Liberty Bell, USA Map Outline, Star, and Statue of Liberty (Tie Dye)

Crazy Love: Cupid, Heart & Arrow, Roses in Vase, Kissing Couple, Lips, and LOVE

Crazy Monkeys: An assortment of four monkey shapes (Tie Dye)

Crazy Music: Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Saxophone and Musical Notes

Crazy Neptune: Sting Ray, Swordfish, Sea Turtle, Whale, Octopus and Shark

Crazy Pets: Pig, Duck, Turtle, Cat, Dog and Rabbit

Crazy Posh: Diamond Ring, Lipstick, Lips, Boot, Shopping Diva and Poodle

Crazy Reindeer: Elf, Holiday Tree, Snowflake, Reindeer, and Gift

Crazy Rock: Crown, Electric Guitar, ROCK, Musical Note, Keyhole, and Winged Heart

Crazy Team Spirit: Megaphone, Goal Post with Football, Football, Helmet, Cheerleader, and Football Player (10 different color choices)

Crazy Trains: An assortment of six train shapes

Crazy Treats: Ring Pop, Ice Cream Cone, Lolli Pop, Cupcake, Gummy Bear and Mint Candy

Crazy Wildlife: Deer, Grizzly Bear, Moose Head, Eagle, Salmon and Wolf

Crazy Zoo: Kangaroo, Rhino, Elephant, Ostrich, Giraffe and Hippo


Peace Sign Bandz!

Stretchy Shapes: Hipster,  Crazy  Bands: Crazy Groovy, and  Rubba-Bandz: U.S.A.
Stretchy Shapes: Hipster, Crazy Bands: Crazy Groovy, and Rubba-Bandz: U.S.A.
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