{"product_id":"boyhood-ballon-dog-wooden-sculpture-oak","title":"Boyhood Ballon d’Og Wooden Sculpture, Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA childhood memory made permanent in solid oak by Denmark’s Boyhood.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBallon d’Og is Boyhood’s balloon dog: the twisted party animal every child wanted someone to make for them, carved in solid FSC-certified European oak so it never loses its air. The rounded segments and knotted joints are shaped with the softness of a real balloon. Available in 2 sizes: Small, Large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boyhood (Denmark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boyhood Ballon d’Og, Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid wood design collectible for display (Boyhood: not a toy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, Large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 5.1″ × W 2.2″ × L 6.5″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 11.8″ × W 4.9″ × L 14.8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e European FSC White Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not published by the distributor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15+ (US distributor); Boyhood: not a toy, keep away from babies and small children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vietnam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem numbers (MPN):\u003c\/strong\u003e Small: BY-400005; Large: BY-400006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC\/EAN:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not published by the distributor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid oak, FSC-certified wood (Boyhood)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 sizes: Small, Large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery piece shows its own grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBookshelves, desks, sideboards and display cabinets; collectors and fans; gifts for teens and adults. Pair it with: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/boyhood-ballon-dog-wooden-sculpture-smoked-oak\"\u003eBoyhood Ballon d’Og Wooden Sculpture, Smoked Oak\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBabies and young children: Boyhood says it is not a toy (choking hazard), and the US distributor lists it for ages 15+.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA spot in strong direct sun: the wood’s color may change over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuyers who need the exact weight: it isn’t published.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we carry it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve been curating design-led pieces since 2009. Boyhood is a Danish design brand founded by designer Jakob Burgsø. It makes collectible wooden icons from solid FSC-certified wood, including officially licensed characters from some of the world’s best-known brands. We source every piece through Boyhood’s official US distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy once: durability and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo dust, wipe with a soft, clean, dry cloth. To remove marks, use only water on a soft, damp cloth and dry it thoroughly. Direct sunlight may change the color of the wood over time (US distributor’s care notes). Boyhood adds that solid wood should be kept away from direct heat such as wood-burning stoves and radiators, which can discolor and dry it out, and that small variations in grain and surface are part of the natural material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat sizes does the Boyhood Ballon d’Og, Oak come in?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall: H 5.1″ × W 2.2″ × L 6.5″; Large: H 11.8″ × W 4.9″ × L 14.8″ (US distributor’s figures).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the Boyhood Ballon d’Og, Oak a toy for children?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The US distributor lists it for ages 15 and up, and Boyhood describes it as a design object, not a toy: keep it out of reach of babies and small children because of the choking hazard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the Boyhood Ballon d’Og, Oak made of?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid oak. The distributor lists: European FSC White Oak. Made in Vietnam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho designed the Boyhood Ballon d’Og, Oak?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoyhood, the Danish design brand founded by designer Jakob Burgsø, which turns childhood memories into solid wood objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I clean the Boyhood Ballon d’Og, Oak?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDust it with a soft, dry cloth; for marks, use only water on a damp cloth and dry it straight away. Keep it out of strong sun and away from radiators and stoves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow fast does the Boyhood Ballon d’Og, Oak ship?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips in 2–3 business days. We source it through Boyhood’s official US distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGifting \u0026amp; bulk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrdering several pieces for gifts, a shop display or a project? 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