Rubber Pussy Project #139: California Exotics APOLLO Reversible Masturbator Max

One reason I started using toys was to change the sensations I got while masturbating. I was tired of using my hands and toys allowed me to have new experiences almost on a daily basis. That's why when I see a toy like the Apollo Reversible series, I want to collect them all - which I did!

The first one I tested was the Max version which has a very aggressive look. Is this toy a good value or just another cheap American toy? Let's go to the review and see!

First Impression
My first impression of this toy was "Tenga 3D cheap copy". It is basically the same concept - a relatively small toy that you flip inside out to use the surface as the masturbator's texture. When I took it out of the box, that impression became stronger because it is basically the same size - 5 inches long by 2 wide -, but I noticed a few differences right away. the texture on this toy seems to be much more aggressive than any provided by the Tenga 3D line.


Review
Since this toy is sold as a reversible toy with a smooth texture and the intense texture as an option, I used the Max in both versions. The smooth version shines thanks to its really good suction, allowing you to build up a fat load - if you like smooth toys. Since most of you guys don't care about smooth toys, I scored the toy based on the textured side only.

As I mentioned in the video, the texture is not overwhelming thanks to the different heights of the crossing lines, but the toy makes it presence felt at all times. With the texture, I could not last more than 25 minutes using this toy as an insert for my 1-AM Anime doll (review coming soon). If you have reading this blog, you know I prefer longer sessions, but still the Max beat me up in a few minutes.

Cleaning this toy is super easy. Rinse your fluids with some water before flipping the toy inside out for a more detailed cleaning. Drying is as easy as pat-drying it with a paper towel or a regular towel.

Verdict
The Apollo Reversible Masturbator Max is an interesting toy to add to your collection if you are looking for a toy that is not too obvious and that you can take on the road. With a relatively low price averaging $25 (USA), it is a versatile toy to play either alone or with your partner.

RPP Score: 21 / 25
Feedback: 5/ 5
Orgasm Build Up: 4/ 5
Realism: 2 / 5
Durability: 5 / 5

Value: 5 / 5

RPP 3.5: CalExotic's The Gripper (RPP #128)

 The Holidays are here and with them all the craziness about buying gifts, preparing the house for visits, and travel reservations. In my case, madness involves buying most of the toys I will review the following year and making space for the rubber pussies, asses, mouths  and other random body parts we can use to masturbate...

Today, I am sharing with you a toy commonly found in most "health and beauty" stores on the webs: The Gripper by California Exotics. This is a toy in the $30 - $40 price range and found in eBay, Amazon, Adam & Eve and many other stores on the Internet. Is it a good toy to spend your cash? Lets go to the review!

First Impressions
I had seen this toy around since it came out, and honestly, it was not until I found it on a special sale in PinkCherry that I decided to buy it - just to make the free shipping total. Initially it is not impressive... Another pink rubber pussy encased in gray with the usual ribbed texture... But the thing looks tight and stimulating, and tight canals with ribs promise intense sessions- either in the good sense or the "cheese grater" sense. 

Review
So I took the Gripper out of the box and realized this toy was more interesting that I thought at first. For starters, the toy is on the bigger side, having a size similar to most meiki toys (about 6 inches long by 2 inches in circumference), which gives the thing a good hand feel. Second, it is a dual density toy - the gray exterior is a harder density material giving you a good grip of the toy even after your hands are wt with lubricant. Third, the toy is an open-ended toy, which is great for cleaning and as expected, the canal is TIGHT. I lubed and tried the Gripper as an insert for Ada, my Love Venus R doll.

As said before, The Gripper is TIGHT. You need to be full mast and  lube yourself freely to enter this toy. Once inside, the ribs and the tightness will do the job  The pressure around your little friend is constant and the ribs are noticeable, but not too aggressive, keeping the sensations on the intense area of the spectrum.

With the combined tightness and ribbed stimuli, I barely lasted 30 minutes in  my sessions with this toy before cumming hard inside this rubber pussy. This is definitively a toy for those looking for intensity.

Cleaning the Gripper was easy - just running water with a drop of antibacterial soap. I left it to dry in open air after each use and it was dry in the inside after about 24 hours. 

Verdict:
The Gripper is one of those unassuming toys waiting for you to add it to your collection. It is a tight toy that does not have too much give away, so guys with girth greater than 5 inches should think twice before buying this toy. 

Score: 22 / 25

Feedback: 5 /  5
Orgasm Build Up: 4 / 5
Realism: 3 / 5
Durability: 5 / 5
Value: 5 / 5

Where to buy: Amazon, PinkCherry, Adam & Eve, and many other stores...

RPP 3.5: Girl Next Door (G.N.D.) Masturbator (RPP #116)

One of the big issues I have with American made toys is how simple their textures are compared to Japanese toys. Well, California Exotics apparently got tired of hearing those complaints and decided to make a realistic toy that is affordable.

Gentlemen, let me introduce you the Girl Next Door (GND).

Review

With a price in the mid $20's, the GND is an affordable toy. It is relatively small, measuring about 5 inches long by 1.5 inches wide, so you expect yet another poor attempt of American companies at value toys. Well, you will be surprised!

The GND is small, but everything related to this toy except the package screams Japanese toy! First, the material is very soft and elastic, the orifice looks realistic enough for a sub $30 toy, and the outside had been designed to allow an easy grip on the toy. Like its Japanese cousins, the GND has a texture full of random nubs that give a sensation much closer to the real thing that the ribs usually used in most American toys.

When playing with the GND, you will feel the texture that is subtle at first, but soon you will find fucking it faster and faster. If you use the GND as an insert for a doll, the GND will feel real and will allow you for control... You cum when ready and no earlier than that.

Now, the toy has a few issues. First, if you use it as a stroker, be ready for the stickiness of the material, which for me was a drawback. Second, the entrance orifice is small, so be sure to be fully erected before nailing this toy. Also, a small orifice means that the orifice will tear sooner or later. My GND did not tear during testing, but I expect them to happen soon.

Cleaning is relatively easy because the GND is an open ended toy - meaning you don't have to turn it inside out to clean.

Verdict: The Girl Next Door is a good starter toy for those looking for more realistic sensations at a low price. The texture feels fine for a $30 toy, and because it fits in most sex dolls in the market,  using it as an insert is highly recommended.

RPP Score:

Feedback: 4/5
Orgasm Buildup: 4/5
Realism: 4/5
Durability: 3/5
Value: 4/5

Total Score: 19 / 25

Buy your "Girl Next Door" HERE!