Trouble reading this newsletter? Please click here to view it on the Topco Sales website. To ensure that "Novelty News" is not filtered as unwanted email, please add newsletter@topcosales.us to your email address book.
Brought to you by Topco Sales®
Issue #25, January 2009
Novelty News Features

The Chic, Sexy Alternative To High End Toys

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.

grrl toyz® Discreet Curved Vibe

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.

climax® Silicone Splash Dolphin

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.

Wildfire® Slimline G®

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.

Adam and Eve® CyberGlass™ Pink Indulgence

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!

Taboo® The Tease

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

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!

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

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!


TLC® Bumps and Grinds DVD Edition (0901-7)
0901-7
TLC®
Bumps and Grinds DVD Edition
TLC® Japanese Silk Love Rope™ Wrist Cuffs, Black (1449-6)
1449-6
TLC®
Japanese Silk Love Rope™ Wrist Cuffs, Black

Adam & Eve® Couples Sensual Sampler Kit (A8326-4)
A8326-4
Adam & Eve®
Couples Sensual Sampler Kit
TLC® Honey Bee For Lovers Kit (4867-7)
4867-7
TLC®
Honey Bee For Lovers Kit

TLC® Adult Paint Box, Four, 1 fl. oz. Bottles, Brush and Stencils (3206-7)
3206-7
TLC®
Adult Paint Box, Four, 1 fl. oz. Bottles, Brush and Stencils
TLC® I Love BJ Kit, Minty Collection (3131-7)
3131-7
TLC®
I Love BJ Kit, Minty Collection

TLC® Bottoms Up®, Finger Rimmers, Smoke (0325-6)
0325-6
TLC®
Bottoms Up®, Finger Rimmers, Smoke
Noveltease™ Body Bingo Game (0916-7)
0916-7
Noveltease™
Body Bingo Game

TLC® Body Whipped Créme, Orgasmic Chocolate (3504-9)
3504-9
TLC®
Body Whipped Créme, Orgasmic Chocolate
Taboo® Kinky Cuffs, "Spank Me" (4021-6)
4021-6
Taboo®
Kinky Cuffs, "Spank Me"

Fetish™ Chains of Pleasure Kit (1416-7)
1416-7
Fetish™
Chains of Pleasure Kit
TLC® Bondage Love Swing™ (1456-7)
1456-7
TLC®
Bondage Love Swing™

Penthouse® Sweet Surrender, The Game of Dominance & Submission (P9201-7)
P9201-7
Penthouse®
Sweet Surrender, The Game of Dominance & Submission
TLC® Adult Play Pail (3215-4)
3215-4
TLC®
Adult Play Pail

Noveltease™ Noveltease™ Spicy Dice (1309-6)
1309-6
Noveltease™
Noveltease™ Spicy Dice

Our Very Own T.A.R.P.

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.

Larry Flynt and Joe Francis requested that the US government bail out the adult entertainment industry because:

They have serious concerns about the state of the industry in the midst of the global economic crisis.
They enjoy clever publicity stunts.
They want to line their pockets like the CEOs of Wells Fargo and Bank of America.
They want an excuse to visit D.C.

The $5 billion that is being requested as assistance for the adult entertainment industry is:

Not enough money to sustain the industry through this hard time.
Too much money to ask for from congress.
The perfect amount of money to ensure the industry continues to thrive.
An arbitrary number with no statistical basis.

The global financial crisis' impact on your business is:

Non-existent. I'm thriving.
Minimal. I'm not concerned.
Significant. I can feel the pinch.
Cataclysmic. No one is having sex.

The petition that Larry Flynt and Joe Francis presented to congress is:

Brilliant. I wish I had done it.
Silly, but harmless.
A waste of time and money.
Clever and ballsy.

 
The Buzz
Check out what consumers are saying about Topco Sales manufactured toys.

Noveltease Bridal Bed Bouquet
"There are very few women who don't enjoy being wooed. But it's too easy to forget those little things you can do. That's where the Noveltease Bridal Bed Bouquet comes in. These rose scented fabric petals look like the real thing, smell like the real thing, and stay white and pretty even if you just had your brains banded out while laying on them. And there are a number of suggestions for alternate uses. All good, indulgent and seductive stuff."
- SexToysBuzz.com

Japanese Silk Love Rope Blindfold & Cuffs Kit
"My God, tie me up and throw away the key! This Love Rope really gets your imagination working overtime. The soft rope cuffs don't chafe and they are sturdy, sensual, and adjustable, leaving lots of room for creativity. The kit also comes with a small yet very informative 16-page booklet which is helpful for newbies. Naughty, sexy, fun – I loved it!"
- SexHerald.com

Joanna Angel's Burning Angel Rubber Ankle Cuffs
"What better way to get kinked out than with Joanna Angel's ankle cuffs? No discomfort at all, and we had fun using them. If you are looking to spice things up with your girlfriend, these ankle cuffs will do the job. But be warned, your girlfriend may love them too much."
- Kobiata.wordpress.com

Featured Products
Two New Offerings from Adam & Eve®, Available from Topco Sales®

Two New Offerings from Adam & Eve®, Available from Topco Sales®

Available from Topco Sales® and Adam & Eve®, the best selling Adam’s Cock is now re-imagined and redesigned as Adam’s Cock, 7X Vibrating with 7 intense functions of vibration and pulsation.

Other innovative and exciting featured products now available from Topco Sales:

New Balls and Bullets now Available from Topco Sales®!

New Balls and Bullets now Available from Topco Sales®!
Introducing the Sensual Penthouse® City Line of Toys available from Topco Sales®

Introducing the Sensual Penthouse® City Line of Toys available from Topco Sales®
Newsletter Staff
  • Managing Editor
    Desiree "News Goddess" Duffie
  • Staff Coordinator
    Justina "Type A" Walford
  • Contact Liaison
    Liz "Fabulous" Plascencia
  • Feature Editor
    Annalee "Woo Me" Wooster
  • Feature Editor
    Emily "Hollywood" James
  • Layout / Web
    John "Web Monkey" Ferrel
$$EMAIL$$