Bristol Balloon Fiesta is one of the highlights of the city's events calendar and a big reason for that is the special shapes.
Weird and wonderful balloons were first introduced to the annual spectacle in 1997, over which time we've seen some fantastic designs take to the skies above Bristol.
At this year's festival, which takes place between August 8-11, we will once again be treated to a host of the very best from across the globe, with both familiar favourites and brand new additions to look forward to.
Buster the Bulldog and the Maxwell House Coffee Jar will be returning, joining the Stowells Wine Box, the Belvoir balloon and the Cube, as well as Symbaloo the Longleat lion, which will be on show for its third year.
The Oh Bear, which is flying in all the way from Taiwan for its first UK appearance, is likely to be a highlight - as will the iconic Paddy Power Lucky Pants and Snow White, which are both returning to the field for the first time since 2013.
We could even see Darth Vader drifting ominously above our heads if the £10,000 target required to bring him to Bristol is reached.
You can help make it possible by donating to the Fundsurfer campaign.
And as if all of that wasn't already enough, two more special shapes have just been revealed which we will be able to spot from miles away.
The emoji company
The emoji company has announced that it will be joining in the fun at this year's Fiesta.
This means we will see both the iconic emoji smiling and winking face riding high above the Bristol skies, along with the 130 or so other balloons.
Back down at Ashton Court, emoji will be hosting a series of shows in the main events arena every hour on Sunday, August 11 between 1pm-5pm.
Families can take part in emoji races, play the emoji Wheel of Fortune, have a selfie taken with an emoji character and win some top emoji prizes.
