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2009
Don Wands Blue Ripple with LED
Posted in Pictures, PinkCherry.com, Review | 15 Comments »
I love glass and I’ve been lucky enough to able to try some unique variations on standard glass dildos, such as the Don Wands Vibrating Cobalt Nubby and now this: the Don Wands Blue Ripple with LED. What makes this so unique, you ask? The Blue Ripple with LED is like a mini-rave and glass dildo all in one. There is an LED light housed in the base of the dildo, which sends a combination of red and blue flashes throughout the shaft. (The color combination paired with the flashing reminded me of police cars here in California, and I almost felt like my cunt was being pulled over. Seriously.) The lights are reflected off of the very tip of the dildo, making for a fun addition to a typical Don Wands glass dildo. (Please note: in the photo below the LED light looks completely different than it is in real life.)
The Blue Ripple with LED features a hollow base which it can stand upright on (the shape somehow reminds me of a Jell-O mold), a slightly curved shaft, and a semi-realistic shaped head. The LED light is controlled by a small spin-dial housed inside of the base. The shaft features raised blue details that run the length of the shaft, providing subtle texture when used. The large head gives the dildo a nice weight, and also is ideal for g-spotting. Since the base is roughly the same diameter as the head, I personally would not recommend using the Blue Ripple anally.
While the LED is a fun novelty, part of me feels as if it takes away from the toy in some ways. One of the great things about glass is the ability to sterilize it, and because there is no way to take the light out you are limited to how you can go about sterilizing this dildo. With the Blue Ripple with LED, you can’t boil it or throw it in the dishwasher, so the only option you have is wiping it down with a 10% bleach solution. While you can still dip the dildo into warm or cool water for temperature play (make sure not to submerge the base or get any water in the battery compartment), you can’t take it in the bath or shower unless you feel like ruining the LED light. I actually have had a few problems with the spin-dial, and I have the feeling it might be a design flaw. The LED light is very finicky and half the time will not come on, no matter what I try. If you screw the cap to the spin-dial too tight, the light won’t turn on. If you don’t screw the cap tight enough, the light won’t turn on. It can get frustrating trying to get the light on, and almost isn’t worth it in the first place if you’re just jacking off. The LED takes 3 tiny watch batteries (stop groaning) and you have to be careful about how the batteries are put in, since they can cause even more problems with the light.
Aside from the finicky LED, the Blue Ripple is another nice glass piece from Don Wands. What I love about the company is the fact that they think about the consumer, and it shows. Instead of getting a glass dildo with little or no protection, Don Wands sends along a plush storage bag. They also always include lube, which is a nice bonus. If you are looking for a fun novelty that is more than a crappy piece of plastic, the Blue Ripple with LED might just be what you’re looking for. If you are looking for your first glass dildo, I wouldn’t recommend this simply because the LED causes so many limitations that you won’t get to fully experience all that glass has to offer. Otherwise, I’ll let you decide for yourself! You can get your own Don Wands Blue Ripple for $39.99 at PinkCherry.com.
Thank you PinkCherry!
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June 5th, 2009 at 1:48 PM
DILDO POLICE.
Sorry, ma’am, you went from 0-climax in 30 seconds, that’s waaay too fast. Did you see the sign? You need to take the on-ramp and go west on the Rte. Foreplay for a while before you can speed along the Jackoff Highway… please, put down the dildo and get out of the bed. And, ma’am! Get your hand out of your pants, please
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June 5th, 2009 at 1:50 PM
If the dildo talked, I’m pretty sure that’s what it would have said.
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June 6th, 2009 at 6:58 PM
The light is kinda cool, but at the same time, I think glass is pretty enough that it should be able to function without those gimmicks. =/ Still, sounds like another great glass toy.
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June 7th, 2009 at 1:55 PM
This toy looks cool, certainly. I’d think a brick-and-mortar sex toy shop might use one of these as a display item, and then hypothetically sell non-LED toys of the same shape/size. It could be a neat marketing strategy. Nice review!
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