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Contributor: Al Bloom Al Bloom
(Cal Exotics)
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Originally posted by Antipova
Welcome CalEx!

You all have hundreds of products---are there some stars in your lineup that have been popular through the years? And which new products are becoming stars?
Our famous Jack Rabbit has been selling as our # 1 item for 17 years...but so many more are catching up! Couture Collection and Lia Collection are doing great!
05/18/2011
Contributor: Nichole G Nichole G
(Cal Exotics)
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Originally posted by VioletMoonstone
I've only been on Edenfantasys for a month or two now... I'm still kind of a newbie so I hope that if I ask any questions they don't sound silly.
No silly questions here!
05/18/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
What is Cal Exotics position on some of the copycat companies that crop up and steal your designs? Is there ANYTHING that can be done about that on a legal basis?
05/18/2011
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
What is one of your best-selling sex toy collections?
05/18/2011
Contributor: Al Bloom Al Bloom
(Cal Exotics)
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Originally posted by Teagan Shepard
Why are some CalExotics items still branded Swedish Erotica?
Swedish Erotica is a trademark that I owned when I was in the video business...I licensed the name to Susan years ago for toys!
05/18/2011
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
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Originally posted by Nichole G
No silly questions here!
Agreed!
05/18/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Nichole G
You know what would be great for a quick run to the store? A set of our Dr. Laura Berman vibrating panties. You can be in line having the orgasm of your life
Oooh I would love that! I have one of the Dr Laura vibes and it rocks!
05/18/2011
Contributor: VioletMoonstone VioletMoonstone
I just barely got the Waterproof Jack Rabbit in pink! I love it. Smells kinda strange but maybe it'll fade off with a few washings. I'm wondering if I should try to cover it somehow or if it's ok. It's made out of jelly...
05/18/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
Of all the Cal Exotics products I have had the pleasure of using, only one has broke (The plastic ring on a C-ring), I am so impressed at how robust your toys are and the long life. I am sure this quality of workmanship is appreciated by many.
05/18/2011
Contributor: Al Bloom Al Bloom
(Cal Exotics)
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
What is Cal Exotics position on some of the copycat companies that crop up and steal your designs? Is there ANYTHING that can be done about that on a legal basis?
I'm on it daily! We try our best to stay one step ahead of the dupers!
05/18/2011
Contributor: Nichole G Nichole G
(Cal Exotics)
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Originally posted by VioletMoonstone
I'd like to know... Who designs all the toys? Is it one person or different people? Males or females? I don't know what it is but I love California Exotic toys... probably because a lot of them come in my favorite colors. =]
All our products are made by women for women. We were the 1st women owned novelty company as well.
Everything here has a women's touch. Design, color, look and feel.
05/18/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Kayla
What is one of your best-selling sex toy collections?
I've been curious as to this as well.
05/18/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Al Bloom
Our famous Jack Rabbit has been selling as our # 1 item for 17 years...but so many more are catching up! Couture Collection and Lia Collection are doing great!
I have one on my wishlist. I will own it soon!
05/18/2011
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
Oooh I would love that! I have one of the Dr Laura vibes and it rocks!
I do believe I have the Intimate Basics Siena, and I was VERY impressed with the amazingly strong vibrations. A basic vibrator that is just strong.
05/18/2011
Contributor: Nichole G Nichole G
(Cal Exotics)
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
Hi Desiree. Glad to have you too.
Desiree says HI
05/18/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by Al Bloom
I'm on it daily! We try our best to stay one step ahead of the dupers!
The one that Metis spoke out against on her Facebook page was one of the most outlandish I've seen. It looked as if every product was a copy.
05/18/2011
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
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Originally posted by Nichole G
Desiree says HI
Hi Desiree! I'm glad you could make it!
05/18/2011
Contributor: VioletMoonstone VioletMoonstone
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Originally posted by Nichole G
All our products are made by women for women. We were the 1st women owned novelty company as well.
Everything here has a women's touch. Design, color, look and feel.
Ohhh! That's why your brand is my favorite. I see... It makes sense now.
05/18/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
Any products that y'all though would be big hits that failed miserably?
05/18/2011
Contributor: Al Bloom Al Bloom
(Cal Exotics)
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Originally posted by VioletMoonstone
I just barely got the Waterproof Jack Rabbit in pink! I love it. Smells kinda strange but maybe it'll fade off with a few washings. I'm wondering if I should try to cover it somehow or if it's ok. It's made out of jelly...
Air it out well, wash it well...it's a smell created in the mfg process, and it gets trapped in the box....just needs air! If you are sensitive to the material, use a condom.
05/18/2011
Contributor: namelesschaos namelesschaos
What would you say is your biggest challenge as a company? What would you say is your proudest achievement?
05/18/2011
Contributor: Nichole G Nichole G
(Cal Exotics)
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
I have one on my wishlist. I will own it soon!
It's one of our all time best sellers! You will love it!
05/18/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
I've noticed that a lot of your vibrators are multi-speed as well as muti-fuction, with lots of variety. Is this because of the women aspect? Do women make all of the design decisions?
05/18/2011
Contributor: Lady Venus Lady Venus
oooohhhh...I'm here, Kinda. Have a lil' one who doesn't want to go to bed tonight.
05/18/2011
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
How did you feel winning Toy Manufacturer of the Year for Xbiz this year? That's an amazing accomplishment!
05/18/2011
Contributor: Al Bloom Al Bloom
(Cal Exotics)
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
Any products that y'all though would be big hits that failed miserably?
Yes, but they all came back around! Waterproof, rechargeable, remote control, solar, computer powered...all failed the first time around, then as consumers became more sophisticated, these ideas came back into the limelight!
05/18/2011
Contributor: VioletMoonstone VioletMoonstone
Quote:
Originally posted by sexyintexas
I've noticed that a lot of your vibrators are multi-speed as well as muti-fuction, with lots of variety. Is this because of the women aspect? Do women make all of the design decisions?
Multi-speed = awesome! Makes me more likely to purchase.
05/18/2011
Contributor: Teagan Shepard Teagan Shepard
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Originally posted by Lady Venus
oooohhhh...I'm here, Kinda. Have a lil' one who doesn't want to go to bed tonight.
mine's still napping. I've got to go wake him up so he won't be up til 2am.
05/18/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
I've been wondering who designs your lingerie type products. I have one that was pretty nice, but another that just wasn't all that great. I know lingerie can be a really tough thing to design though, so I'm always curious about the designing process behind a set.
05/18/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by Kayla
How did you feel winning Toy Manufacturer of the Year for Xbiz this year? That's an amazing accomplishment!
Congrats on that!
05/18/2011