The Chic, Sexy Alternative To High End Toys
By Desiree Duffie
There's that pretty display case in your store with frilly feathery minxy things and bean-shaped flowery gadgets. Locked and lighted and reserved for customers with discerning tastes and juicy fat wallets - these are the high-end sex toys. The toys that cost hundreds, even thousands of dollars. Toys that rock stars and trust fund babies flock to. Toys that wanna-be rock stars and trust fund babies flock to.
But wait. Who can afford a gold plated sex toy? Consumers are cutting back and looking for lower priced alternatives. So what happens when the average middle-income customer falls in love with the pretty products in the glass display case but can't afford them?
Before you lose the sale, offer them a cost-conscious alternative. A car salesperson won't let a customer walk out the door because they can't afford a Mercedes, instead they'll show them a Toyota that rides just as nicely.
Let's say Ms. Customer is eyeing one of those dainty bean-shaped toys with all those frou-frou flowers but says there is no way she can afford it. Just walk her over to the Grrl Toyz display so she can see the Discreet Curved Vibe. Compact for travel with a curved design that hugs the body, the Discreet Curved Vibe is slightly larger and therefore easier to handle than the frou-frou bean shaped vibes - and it costs about $50 less than even the most basic beanie model.
What about customers who like silicone toys shaped like goofy animals? If dolphins turn them on, then show them a unique and affordable one. The climax Silicone Splash Dolphin is made from 100% platinum cured silicone. It has a curved tail that can be used as a handle, or the included Silky-Smooth love bullet can be inserted to make Flipper flip-out and vibrate. Hygienic, safe, and beautiful, this dolphin is waterproof and retails in the mid-thirty dollar range.
If the customer is looking at a fancy G-Spot vibe, but doesn't have a C-Note to spend, the popular Slimline G is an economical option. Available in a variety of colors and sizes, the Slimline G is perfectly angled for G-Spot hunting and can also be used for external stimulation. Ideal for playing alone or with a partner, the simple design is as brilliant as it is practical. It is made of hard plastic with no controversial phthalates and retails for around $30.00.

If Ms. Consumer can't fork out the dough for the sparkly glass dildo illuminated in your case like the Hope Diamond - and priced like it, too - then tell her to indulge with the CyberGlass Pink Indulgence from Adam and Eve Signature Toys. CyberGlass is hand-blown, fracture-resistant, and can be heated or cooled to a desired temperature. The CyberGlass Pink Indulgence has a trendy color, is angled for G-Spots, and even includes a pretty storage bag. It looks just as good as its pricy counterparts when you take it out of the packaging - and costs a third of what they do, too!

Furry, fuzzy, fluffy, frilly toys can capture a girl's attention in the blink of an eye. But if she ain't got the dough for the bling, then show her what she can swing. Take her over to the moderately priced Taboo Tease. This bejeweled vibe might not sparkle with Swarovski crystals, but it does gleam with fashionable rhinestones and frill with a super soft tickler attached to the base. The shimmering plastic vibe is both attractive and phthalate-free. Priced at pennies on the dollar compared to that frilly pinky minxy thingy, the Taboo Tease is sure to please her pocket book, too. And if she's sad because her toy doesn't come with a fancy stand, please explain that smart people store their sex toys in a drawer or satin bag for privacy and cleanliness.
There are many other frugal options for the penny-pinched consumer, and for retailers and distributors. Do your comparison shopping and let Topco Sales provide you and your customers with smart alternatives until the economy flourishes again.

Resolutions For The New Year
By Emily James
Making New Year's resolutions is a long standing tradition, dating back to before the Roman calendar was even implemented and January 1st was marked as its first day. These resolutions reflect our aspirations for the future as well as those things we wish to leave behind. They are frequently broken, but always made in good faith. Here is a collection of a few resolutions made this year. Maybe we'll check back in December to see how everyone did...
"2009 is going to be a year of change and, in that spirit, I want to focus on having a positive attitude in my personal and professional life. My glass is half full and can only get fuller!"
Coyote Days, Good Vibrations
"I want to make it to Europe this year."
Jon Duede, Topco Sales
"I intend to follow success for the first six months, and then celebrate with victory for the remainder."
Johnny Jackson, F-St. Corp
"I resolve to never again utter the words ‘nothing else can shock me now' because, inevitably, someone will come up with something else that, you guessed it, will make me do a double take and say ‘What the...?'"
Cynthia Harrell, Temptations Parties
"I have resolved to make the small changes to improve the quality of my life."
Tim Crawford, Topco Sales
"I resolve to have just ONE pair of Christian Louboutin shoes by the end of the year."
Anne Sebastian, Adam & Eve
"I resolve to just sit back and take it all in."
The Perfect Ass, Item #7488-7, Topco Sales

Chi Chi LaRue Opens a Store in West Hollywood!
By Annalee Wooster
Chi Chi LaRue's is West Hollywood's newest Adult boutique, offering DVDs, novelties, lubricants, condoms, apparel, cards, photo books, calendars, smoking accessories, performance enhancers and more. Chi Chi LaRue's works closely with key partners such as Topco Sales, TLA Video, MD Science Labs/Swiss Navy, Wet, ONE Condoms and Hazzard Zone Apparel to provide all the essentials of an adult boutique.
The entire Chi Chi LaRue line of adult novelties was private label manufactured by Topco Sales. We can fulfill any private label needs with all inclusive packages from concept to completion. The Topco Sales creative team can develop lotions, lubricants and adult novelty items that fit any brand identity. Our state-of-the-art lab is FDA registered. Almost any of the products in our current catalog can be adapted to a private label brand, or we can create new products. We take care of the materials, product design, art, product fill and packaging of private label lines.
http://www.topcosales.us/privatelabel
Chi Chi LaRue's
8932 Santa Monica Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069
http://www.c1r.com/chichilarue/store
Photo Gallery
http://www.c1r.com/chichilarue/store/gallery



Valentine's Day Round Up
By Annalee Wooster
Valentine's Day is just around the corner. We've compiled a list of the sexiest couple's toys and games that will melt the chocolate this February!
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0901-7
TLC®
Bumps and Grinds DVD Edition |

1449-6
TLC®
Japanese Silk Love Rope™ Wrist Cuffs, Black |
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A8326-4
Adam & Eve®
Couples Sensual Sampler Kit |

4867-7
TLC®
Honey Bee For Lovers Kit |
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3206-7
TLC®
Adult Paint Box, Four, 1 fl. oz. Bottles, Brush and Stencils |

3131-7
TLC®
I Love BJ Kit, Minty Collection |
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0325-6
TLC®
Bottoms Up®, Finger Rimmers, Smoke |

0916-7
Noveltease™
Body Bingo Game |
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3504-9
TLC®
Body Whipped Créme, Orgasmic Chocolate |

4021-6
Taboo®
Kinky Cuffs, "Spank Me" |
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1416-7
Fetish™
Chains of Pleasure Kit |

1456-7
TLC®
Bondage Love Swing™ |
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P9201-7
Penthouse®
Sweet Surrender, The Game of Dominance & Submission |

3215-4
TLC®
Adult Play Pail |
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1309-6
Noveltease™
Noveltease™ Spicy Dice |
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Our Very Own T.A.R.P.
By Emily James
For those following the news about the global economic crisis over the past few months – and really, who hasn't? – there is very little about it that makes people smile or gives Leno and Letterman fodder for their opening monologues. People have watched incredulously as the U.S. government dumped money on the fat cats who mismanaged their companies into near ruin, all the while wondering Where's my bailout?
However, the beginning of 2009 saw Hustler's Larry Flynt and Girls Gone Wild's Joe Francis speak out and ask that a little bit of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) be tossed in the general direction of the adult industry. According to Mr. Flynt, "It's time for congress to rejuvenate the sexual appetite of America." The American people were virtually ignored when it came to the government's decision to help out the banking and car industries.
What do you think? Is a bailout justified? Is the request from Larry Flynt and Joe Francis to congress a joke? Is this just a clever stunt? We want to hear from you. Please take our poll. Results will be published in the February issue of the newsletter.
