{"id":2685,"date":"2019-10-31T20:00:45","date_gmt":"2019-10-31T20:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bettybutch.com\/?p=2685"},"modified":"2020-10-25T17:42:08","modified_gmt":"2020-10-25T17:42:08","slug":"review-trick-or-treat-with-tantus-discount-grab-bags-ft-vamp-bronco-ripple-small","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bettybutch.com\/index.php\/2019\/10\/31\/review-trick-or-treat-with-tantus-discount-grab-bags-ft-vamp-bronco-ripple-small\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Trick or Treat with Tantus Discount Grab Bags (ft Vamp, Bronco, Ripple Small)"},"content":{"rendered":"

When Buster and I decided to throw away our old sex toys (all made of porous materials), it took a little while to save up enough for silicone replacements. We bought our first body-safe dildos from Tantus<\/a>, a manufacturer that\u2019s been making and championing body-safe silicone sex toys since before it was cool.<\/p>\n

We were on a tight budget, so we turned to Tantus\u2019s Grab Bags<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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[Description: A Halloween pail tipped over, spilling out a plethora of candy, seasonal goodies, and three silicone sex toys. The toys are a white flesh tone butt plug, a purple and black striped dildo, and a sparkly white beaded plug.]<\/figcaption><\/figure>Tantus Grab Bags<\/a>, for those of you who might be unfamiliar, are \u201cblind box\u201d dildos and plugs. You know what model you\u2019re getting (such as the General<\/a> or the Hookah<\/a> dildos), but it comes in an entirely random color scheme. Sometimes they\u2019re even a different density.<\/p>\n

Because you don\u2019t know exactly what you\u2019re getting, Tantus heavily discounts these toys. That makes them an ideal choice for bargain hunters and folks on a budget. Grab Bag inventory fluctuates, so if you\u2019re after a particular toy, you might have to wait \u2013 and then grab it fast while it\u2019s in stock!<\/p>\n

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[Description: A screenshot of Tantus’s Grab Bag section. The toy stock photos are greyed out. Most of them have Sold Out banners.]<\/figcaption><\/figure>We purchased three Grab Bags to rebuild our toy collection: the Vibrating Vamp dildo, Bronco butt plug, and Ripple Small beaded plug. Much to our delight, each toy\u2019s random coloration was very different.<\/p>\n

The surprise element of getting Grab Bag<\/a> toys felt a lot like pouring out a sack full of candy after trick-or-treating: you kinda know what you\u2019re gonna get, but it\u2019s still a mystery until it spills out in front of you.<\/p>\n

the vamp silicone dildo<\/em><\/h4>\n

The Vamp<\/a> seems innocuous at first glance. Its shaft is ramrod straight, with a flared base that makes it strap-on compatible and safe for anal. It\u2019s 7 inches tall, and its widest diameter \u2013 the head\u2019s ridge \u2013 is 1.75 inches. The Vamp is above average size (5.5\u201d\/1.5\u201d) but not especially imposing\u2026 in theory.<\/p>\n

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[Description: The Vamp standing upright. It’s a purple and black dildo with a round flared base, a straight shaft with mild vein texturing, and a prominent head.]<\/figcaption><\/figure>In practice, this dildo is intense<\/em>. Our Vamp is made in Tantus\u2019s super firm silicone. (It also comes in super soft, which is presumably a much cushier experience.) Under duress, I could probably stake a vampire with this thing. It feels significantly larger in use than its dimensions would suggest, and although Tantus rates this silicone \u201cflexible,\u201d it has almost no give. Its surface is also subtly textured: powdery-soft when you stroke it, but strangely abrasive in use.<\/p>\n
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[Description: The Vamp standing in brighter light to show the pulled back foreskin detailing on its shaft.]<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are some advantages to a rigid dildo. It retains its shape in use, which is especially appreciated for anal or for firmly massaging the g-spot (if you angle it.) Its rigidity makes it super stable in a harness. It feels big and almost brutal<\/em> when thrusted, forcing you to feel every inch and minute texture. And it carries vibration well when you hold a vibrator (especially a wand) against its base.<\/p>\n

(Our Vamp is actually the vibrating version, which Tantus no longer carries.)<\/p>\n

Like our Tantus Anaconda<\/a>, the Vamp has served Buster best as a period dildo. Its matte finish doesn\u2019t feel gritty when used with ample lubrication (natural or outsourced), and its inflexibility makes for a thoroughly unrelenting fuck when Buster\u2019s hormones demand wreckage.<\/p>\n

That being said, we prefer to grab the Tantus Anaconda over the Vamp<\/a>. It serves the same purpose but has a handle for easier pounding.<\/p>\n

Our Grab Bag Vamp is a swirl of purple and black silicone. This is a gorgeous match for its name and for our own lazy goth aesthetic. It\u2019s a shame we don\u2019t pull the Vamp out more often, but now that I review toys for a living, the Vamp\u2019s been outshined by a closet overflowing with squishier alternatives.<\/p>\n

Grab a random density\/color Vamp as a Grab Bag ($26)<\/a>, or choose a default density and color: Tantus Vamp Original<\/a> ($50 USD), Tantus Vamp Super Soft<\/a> ($50 USD.)<\/p>\n

the bronco silicone butt plug<\/em><\/h4>\n

The Bronco<\/a> is a meaty<\/em> mid-size butt plug. Ours is made of a soft silicone that provides enough squish to be comfortably clenchable without being too flexible or floppy. The Bronco\u2019s dimensions (5 inches tall, 1.75 inches in diameter at its widest) make it too big for most beginners, but not as imposing as its heftier cousin the Ringo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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[Description: A tall butt plug with a narrow triangular shaft and a t-shaped base, surrounded by Halloween decor.. including severed fingers that almost match the plug’s white flesh tone.]<\/figcaption><\/figure>For Buster, the softness balance that our Bronco offers is perfect<\/em> for a butt plug. Everyone\u2019s butt stuff preferences are different, of course. But the Bronco is rigid enough to stay the course on insertion, and not so firm that it\u2019s an unpleasant passenger once it\u2019s in. Some people love<\/em> hard butt plugs. Buster does not.<\/p>\n

The silicone for our Bronco is nice and sleek. (Unlike the slight texturing on the Vamp.) Sliquid Sassy slicks its surface like a dream.<\/p>\n

The Bronco<\/a>\u2019s shape is excellent too. Its rounded tip and gradually widening body make it easy to insert. The last \u2013 and thickest \u2013 part of the shaft is very<\/em> satisfying to work past, and even more satisfying to be plugged with because it rests low. The neck provides a gentle stretch that\u2019s still a relief from the shaft\u2019s width. And the t-shaped base is a secure anchor for the plug. It comfortably fits between ample cheeks and it\u2019s unobtrusive enough to make long wear possible.<\/p>\n

Does it seem like I\u2019m doing nothing but praising this butt plug? Good. This is Buster\u2019s favorite butt toy, and it\u2019s perfect in every way except one<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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[Description: A topside view of the Bronco laying down in candlelight, surrounded by plastic body pieces to enhance its creepiness.]<\/figcaption><\/figure>The fucking hideous<\/em> color.<\/p>\n

My nickname for our Bronco is \u201cthe butt nugget,\u201d because it looks like an uncooked chicken nugget gone bad. But that\u2019s the nature of a Tantus Grab Bag<\/a>. Sometimes you get something gorgeous, sometimes you get an ungodly flesh tone butt plug.<\/p>\n

You can get the Bronco in a random color\/density as a Grab Bag<\/a> (price unknown), or grab it in a set color: Tantus Bronco<\/a> ($50 USD.) Grab me one in lime green while you\u2019re at it!<\/p>\n

the ripple small silicone butt plug<\/em><\/h4>\n
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[Description: A sparkly white butt plug with a beaded shaft and circular base, surrounded by candy.]<\/figcaption><\/figure>And now to my<\/em> Tantus Grab Bag toy: the Ripple Small!<\/p>\n

The Ripple Small is a slim, sleek, rigid silicone plug with a beaded shaft. The largest bead is an inch in diameter, and it\u2019s not even a full 5 inches tall. My Grab Bag Ripple Small<\/a> was an ideal purchase for me: a money-saving compromise between my desire for a beginner\u2019s plug, and my interest in anal beads.<\/p>\n

This plug is very easy to insert. Slathered in lube, its narrow, hard silicone tip slips right past overzealous sphincter muscles. Each subsequent bead provides a slightly wider pop. I find the Ripple Small<\/a> to be too uncomfortable for plugging (more on that in a sec), but I love using it as an anal dildo. Slow or rapid thrusting allows me to enjoy the rippling of its firm little bumps. It\u2019s a mild tease that\u2019s perfect for booty beginners.<\/p>\n

So why don\u2019t I plug with this plug? A few reasons. The stiff silicone and narrow head feel downright pokey when left alone. The neck isn\u2019t much thinner than the final bead, so the toy won\u2019t stay in place. And the inflexible circular base is like sticking the bottom of a shot glass between my cheeks. My voluptuous ass won\u2019t tolerate it, especially when sitting or standing.<\/p>\n

But that\u2019s fine! The Ripple Small<\/a> is an unintimidating entry into butt play as a very small dildo with a really good handhold for thrusting. My butt is satisfied with that. I just wouldn\u2019t recommend it as a butt plug, personally.<\/p>\n

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[Description: The Ripple laying on its side overtop a string of pearls.]<\/figcaption><\/figure>My Grab Bag Ripple is a beautiful pale white absolutely dazzling with sparkles. Pictures don\u2019t do it justice. I guess I understand why a butt toy doesn\u2019t normally come in white, but it\u2019s so pretty<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The Ripple Small is available as a random Grab Bag ($27)<\/a>, or in its default colors: Tantus Ripple Small<\/a> ($30 USD), Tantus Ripple Large<\/a> ($40 USD.)<\/p>\n

final thoughts on tantus grab bags<\/em><\/h4>\n
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[Description: The Bronco, Vamp, and Ripple Small clustered around a Jackolantern pail.]<\/figcaption><\/figure>Our Tantus Grab Bag<\/a> experience was the epitome of a mixed bag<\/em>. The colors ranged from gorgeous to grotesque. The Vamp<\/a> was a learning experience we quickly replaced. The Bronco<\/a> was \u2013 and still is \u2013 a favorite. And the Ripple Small<\/a> isn\u2019t a great plug, but it\u2019s a good dildo. As the start of our body-safe silicone toy collection, these toys were imperfect, but well worth saving up for.<\/p>\n

Tantus\u2019s bargain mystery offerings gave us access to toys we couldn\u2019t afford any other way. Because Tantus uses excess silicone to make their Grab Bag toys, they\u2019re reducing waste, and folks on a budget get a discount\u2026 plus the element of surprise. Because toy firmness varies, I don\u2019t think Grab Bags<\/a> are a good choice for folks like Buster with solidified preferences \u2013 but for those with broad horizons or just starting to explore, Grab Bags are a great option. Especially if you grab them up during one of Tantus\u2019s 30-50% off sales.<\/p>\n

Just be prepared for treats and<\/em> tricks. There\u2019s always a chance of butt nuggets.<\/p>\n

Happy Halloween!<\/p>\n

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These toys were purchased with my own money way back in 2017. Affiliate links were used in this post.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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