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“CalExotics” name that most people used to refer to
California Exotic Novelties. In addition to unveiling
its new branding, CalExotics had plenty more to show
at ANME. There were a number of new products in
various successful collections, including the Mighty
Mouth motorized masturbator in the Colt Gear
collection, and the Special Edition Butterfly Kiss
vibrator, which comes in white and 3D clamshell
packaging.
Making its debut at the show were the His Hers
Our kits. Nichole Grossmann, from CalExotics’
marketing department, said the kits are designed to be
easily stocked and merchandised in retail outlets. The
His kits are the Masturbation and Prostate Training
versions; the Hers kits are the Clit Kit, the Kegel Kit,
the G-Spot Kit and the Anal Kit; while the Ours kits
feature the Romance Kit, Date Night Kit, Weekender
Kit and Fetish Kit.
CalExotics also debuted a new e-learning platform
geared toward retailers. The program will offer
educational courses each month to let retail managers
and staff members learn about the features of
various CalExotics products. Once the complete the
presentation, they can take a quiz, and get emailed a
certificate of competition and a link to click to enter
monthly prize drawings.
“Our first month we will award Starbucks gift
cards,” Grossmann said. “Other months there will
be gift certificates for other stores, or even prizes of
CalExotics’ products.”
At the OhMiBod booth, husband-and-wife team
Brian and Suki Dunham announced the newest
additions to the Lovelife collection: the Wanderlust
massager, which is a wand-style massager with a
heart-shaped head; and the Snuggle, a dual stimulator
that is a combination of the Cuddle and Adventure
massagers form the existing lineup. The new products
will begin shipping in October, just in time for the
holidays.
Sportsheets showed customers that their
Manbound collection is back with a new look and new
products. With new models and new photo shoots
done against a gritty brick background, the collection
features all the favorite products, as well as a new
Neck & Wrist Restraint, a Mask, a Ball Stretcher and a
Bondage Starter Kit.
The manufacturer also expanded its Sexperiments
collection with the Sexy Severe Kit, Masquerade Party
kit and the Golden Opportunities kit.
Pipedream Products’ major debut was the Gold
Edition of its Icicles line. Like its predecessors, each
item in this collection is a hand-blown glass piece, but
the 12 SKUs in the Gold Edition are all gold glass.
The manufacturer also expanded its Neon collection
with the Orgasmo Kit, which boasts a length of rope,
a vibrating cock ring, a pocket rocket-style vibrator
and samples of Orgasmo Gel and G-Spot Gel.
And in the Nasstoys booth, founder and owner
Elliot Schwartz said the new the Surenda Oral Vibe
was performing well among retailers. The U-shaped
vibrator fits inside the mouth and curve outside along
the cheek to enhance oral sex performances. Available
in pink and flesh colors, the Surenda Oral Vibe offers
five speeds and functions.
“Customers are really loving this vibe,” he said.
“It’s been a big hit for us.”
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Dream Team Pipedream Products head Nick Orlandino and his staff were on hand at the company’s booth for the July show. Among the items
debuted was a Gold Edition for the popular Icicles line of glass toys.
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