There are hundreds of takes on the dual action vibrator|Rabbit & Dual-action vibrators. From the inception of the original, the rabbit style vibe is a winner no matter what. I chose to review Wabi|Rabbit vibrators: Wabi vibrator so I could see what the Japanese were tossing onto the table.

First off, I have to sing the praises of elastomer. Elastomer (a fancy word for rubber) is one of the most sensuous materials I have had the pleasure of introducing into my body. I was coming up in the age of jelly toys, so the silicone and elastomer toys around now blow my mind. Naturally scent free, phthalate free, and pliable, elastomer is a winner in the sensation department.

The box for the Wabi (kudos for the super cute name) was definitely not was I was used to. The vibe was wrapped in plastic and inside a clear plastic box that boasted no brand name or instructions. I noted with disdain that one of the metal battery terminals had jarred loose and was floating around the box. I replaced it with no problem and started to play with it.

The toy is beautiful, very intricate in design; I can't wait to show it off actually. Pink and crystal clear. The makers decided to show off the workings of this vibe using clear covers on the mechanics. The head has these delicate, delectable swirls molded into it; soft serve ice cream comes to mind.

The shaft is just as detailed, ribbed, swirled; I almost envision reptilian skin when I look at it. The craftsmen responsible for this piece of art added rows of ticklers down the back of the shaft. The perfect final touch. Wabi is just as cute as its name.

With Duracell assistance, let's move on the real deal. The vibe rotates in both directions at the same speed and possesses two vibe speeds. That is the extent of the functionality. Actually, it is enough for me, unless someone invents a toy that will wash my car.

Down note: I noticed that the low and high vibe speeds felt exactly the same; no difference at all. Perhaps mine is flawed, but personally, I can't complain.

My toys rarely leave the earthquake setting, so one high speed works for me. Wabi slid in with ease and warmed up to my body temp quite quickly. DJ hit the vibe button, and this baby revealed its true talent: the clit stimulator.

I cannot tell what kind of animal this is supposed to embody, but it has two tentacles extending out from its paws and two more from its nose. They hit perfectly on the top and bottom of my clit. Ultra hot sensation, twenty thumbs up on this function, double yum for sure.

When he thumbed the rotate button, it was all it took to send me over the top. From insertion to orgasm, less than two minutes. Wabi is a winner.

We are saddened to report that Betty Rocket's beautiful purple Wabi passed away. The circumstances around her death are suspicious and are being investigated. She was last seen being placed into Betty Rocket's bag o' tricks. Approximately six days later, Betty began to inventory her stash when she observed Wabi in an awful state. The elastomer material Wabi is said to be made of had MELTED on several key parts of its anatomy. Specifically the head and the clitoral stimulator. The elastomer had softened, and could be pulled away from the internal mechanisms. Betty immediately consulted with her husband DJ, who simply stated "How the fuck did that happen...?"

On a serious note, I am not sure what happened. It really did appear as if the Wabi had been exposed to a large heat source and had melted. I was extremely disappointed. I searched for a culprit (lube, cleaner, etc.) but was unable to identify any reason why Wabi would have done this. Anyone else seen this? The problem here was that I could not verify the manufacturer, so I had absolutely no recourse. Wabi, you will be missed. Will I buy a new one? Not until I find out how the first one bit the dust....