The sky's the limit! Check out these wacky hot air balloons

Did you know Bristol is famous for its hot air balloons?

Every year the city hosts a big event where there are even more in the sky than usual!

The annual Bristol International Balloon Fiesta starts in less than two weeks.

The skies above the Somerset city will be filled with colourful hot air balloons from 7-9 August for the fiesta!

So, we thought it might be fun to take a look a some of the most impressive balloons that will be taking part...

Slick the Dragon has become a bit of a hot air balloon celebrity!

The giant green character, complete with distinctive blue shirt, has become one of the most-loved regulars on the UK ballooning circuit, delighting crowds wherever he lands.

And we can see why, he is very cute!

But wait, he's got a friend!

Oggy the Friendly Dragon is one of the UK's largest special-shape hot air balloons, towering at around 143ft (43.6m) tall.

His big smile and bright colours make him a fan-favourite at Bristol's annual fiesta.

Frozen forever in mid-skydive, Action Man looks as though he has leapt from a plane rather than risen gently from a field!

The Action Man balloon is one of the most complex special shapes around.

But due to his ageing fabric, he now usually appears tethered rather than taking to the skies.

Claiming to be from the fictional planet Zurcon, Astro the Alien has become a familiar face at UK balloon festivals.

He often appears alongside his "Alien Probe" companion at balloon festivals across the country.

But he's not alone.

Hey Astrina!

This year Astrina the Alien will accompany Astro to the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, adding another out-of-this-world character to the skies.

If you like trains and you like ballons, well this one is for you!

Making its way over from the Netherlands, this impressive train-shaped balloon will bring a touch of railway magic to this year's balloon fiesta.

And look at this! It's Wallace & Gromit's Moon Rocket.

Created by Exclusive Ballooning in partnership with Aardman, the creator of Wallace and Gromit, that recently celebrated a special anniversary

The orange balloon is regularly spotted in the sky.

This HUGE balloon has been around since 1997.

It is 150ft (46m) tall. That's about half the length of a football pitch!

The creators of the balloon said they simply made it "for fun".

Do you have a favourite? Or maybe you have a cool idea for a new balloon? Let us know in the comments below!