How can a toy feel and look so good but smell so wrong? This is the question I keep asking myself over Tommy Blade by Topco. Naturally, this toy is a replica of the handsome porn superstar Tommy Blade.


MATERIAL:

Tommy is made from Sensafirm which only gets a rating 2 on Eden due to its porous nature. Sensafirm is a soft variation of Thermal Plastic Elastomer - polyvinyl chloride and silicone substances to form a skin like material. Because of the porous properties a condom should be used if you intend on sharing your toy or want to use it anally. The texture is more silicone feel with a slight sheen rather than the softness of human skin. Tommy has a nice firmness that allows for anal play but is still flexible. This toy has a nice pronounced mushroom head which in itself has plenty of detail – including fine wrinkles (like you may find on a real penis) and urethral Meatus indent. Tommy has a rather distinct frenulum and slight veining on a downward curved shaft. The scrotum is well defined and is attached to a large suction cap for hands free fun which will stick well to most surfaces. The suction cap sticks so well to a wet shower wall that it took both hands to peel him off. Nothing worse than a toy that won't suck on when required! I also stuck Tommy to my timber bed head and had no issues with him losing suction.


CLEANING & STORAGE:

Sensafirm cannot be sanitized by boiling. It should be washed before and after usage with antibacterial soap or antibacterial toy cleaner. I allow him to drip dry in a protected area as Tommy does tend to be a magnetic for lint. It should be stored in a container or bag on its own where it won't come into contact with any other toys. This prevents the sensafirm absorbing foreign colors or merging with another object. I read one site saying Sensafirm should be sprinkled with cornstarch or Renew power after washing. I personally have never done this with mine and he has not gone sticky at all. Only water based lubricant should come into contact with this toy.


COLORING:

Tommy arrived with the exact hand-painted colorings shown in the item picture. I have found a lot of toys (particularly cyberskin and UR3) have extreme colorings in the beginning which do wash off and tone down to a more natural color. He is 6 1/4 inches insertable, 9 inches in complete length and 5 1/2 inches in circumference making him slightly in the larger size range. It is a hefty weight at 1.5 pounds.


ODOR:

Even though Sensafirm is Phthalate free, Tommy has a very strong chemical smell and taste that is left on your hands and anywhere else it touches. This includes bedding and clothing if Tommy is left sitting against it for any length of time but easily washes out or even fades with some airing. No amount of washing seems to rid this odor from the actual toy. I bought this toy back in early May 2010 and have him airing in a cupboard (with occasional washing) in the hope the stink will fade. Unfortunately I'm very sensitive to such strong smells and I recommend anyone else who may have the same problem to avoid Sensafirm. It has toned down a little but still has too much odor for me to be able to use often. Perhaps in 18 months – 2 years time Tommy will be stink free but I'm not holding my breath!


PACKAGING:

The toy arrived in a cardboard box which features an autographed picture of Tommy and the dildo on the front – not discreet in the slightest. Included inside with the toy is a collectible Rascal trading card. As much as the box wasn't really over-sized, I decided not to keep the box due to a major lack of space.

Being a large realistic penis shape dildo some beginners may find this intimidating. I would recommend this toy to anyone who has some experience and is looking for an larger size life like cock – assuming you don't have any issues with strong odors. I have used Tommy vaginally, anally and orally a handful of times and would dearly love to use this toy on a regular basis. I preferred to use this toy anally due to the firmness and shape. I had to turn the toy upside down so the balls were up near my clit as the downward curve was uncomfortable when I used this in my vagina. The suction cap is great to get a good grip on this toy allowing you to ram away with ease. I've only used this toy for full on solo fun but Tommy would eagerly join in couple usage.

This one is a toughy. I still really like him - shape wise. But I just can't get rid of that obnoxious odor! The stench has faded very slightly but not enough to be able to use without causing a migraine. Even storing in bi-carb for a couple of months hasn't done anything. I'm affraid I'll have to say good-bye to Tommy ... when I can bring myself to do it.