18.06.2014 | Phoenix, Arizona, USA – California Exotic Novelties was honored on Friday, June 13th with the prestigious Megaward from Castle Megastores. Held at the Marriott Buttes Hotel and Resort, the awards ceremony capped off a week of meetings of key Castle managers and supervisors, and the Castle Expo, where each vendor sponsored a display booth to show off the latest releases.
Susan Colvin, President and CEO of California Exotic Novelties, says, “Thank you so much to Mark Franks and our friends at Castle for the Megaward. We’re honored to receive it and consider it a testament to our wonderful partnership!”
Al Bloom attended the Expo and the Awards Ceremony and accepted the award for California Exotic Novelties. He says, “The Friday the 13th-themed party was wonderful as it always is. Castle always puts on a spectacular event. Thank you Mark Franks, and the entire Castle team!”
For information about California Exotic Novelties, visit the website at www.calexotics.com.
04.06.2014 | Moscow, Russia – California Exotic Novelties joined forces with Kema to make a huge impact at the Russian X’Show. Held May 31st and June 1st, in Russia, the Kema booth spotlighted California Exotic Novelties and the company’s 20th anniversary.
To celebrate, Kema served customized champagne and cake, both adorned with the CalExotics’ 20th anniversary logo. Kema also presented California Exotic Novelties with an award to commemorate 20 years of Excellence the Russian Novelty Market.
Susan Colvin, President of California Exotic Novelties, says, “What an amazing honor to receive! The beautiful cake, the personalized champagne, and this beautiful award are incredibly thoughtful. Kema is an outstanding partner and we value their dedication to our brand. Thank you, Kema, for making the X’Show so incredibly special!”
Kema also offered trade show attendees the exclusive Kema/CalExotics VIP Lounge. It was an oasis for B2B executives who wanted to escape to a place where they could relax and talk strictly business. Accessible through invitation-only, the lounge was located on the second floor which was intended for B2B commerce only.
Angela Mustone, California Exotic Novelties’ International Business Development Manager, attended the show. She says, “What an amazing event! Thank you to everyone at Kema for being fantastic partners in the Russian market. Everyone who attended the X’Show loved the California Exotic Novelties and Jopen products, and we’re thrilled to have been a part of it!”
For more information about California Exotic Novelties, visit the website at www.calexotics.com
02.06.2014 | Los Angeles, California, USA – California Exotic Novelties is nominated for two ETO-Awards. The nominations include: Susan Colvin for Service to the Industry and the Apollo Power Stroker for Best New Male Product. California Exotic Novelties is celebrating its 20th anniversary which underscores Colvin’s contribution to the industry over the past two decades as a renowned female toy producer.
Coming from a time when video dominated the marketplace, Susan Colvin and the team at California Exotic Novelties revolutionized the way pleasure products are made and marketed across the industry. Her goal then, as it is today, is to make toys that are reliable, innovative, and made with the consumer in mind.
Among the contributions of Colvin are some “famous firsts” like: introducing feminine colors like pink and purple, creating a remote-control egg-style vibrator, advertising and follow up with manufacturer warranties through Vibetronics, introducing eco-friendly, solar powered toys to the market, having an all-women product development team, and many more innovations and novelties. 
Conform to EU directives. California Exotic Novelties was an early adapter of RoHS and WEEE standards for motors, though there was no requirement to do so in the in USA.
Have sales staff travel on the road, visiting stores and customers—and they still do it today. Susan Colvin, President and CEO of California Exotic Novelties, says, “I’m honored to be nominated, especially on the 20th anniversary of the company. It is the people here at CalExotics who make the difference and we’re having a great time celebrating our 20th anniversary. A big thank you to Dale and Lee and everyone at ETO magazine for your support! We appreciate the nominations.”
For more information about California Exotic Novelties visit www.calexotics.com. For registration and voting procedure around the ETO-Awards visit www.erotictradeonly.com.
22.05.2014 | Los Angeles, California, USA – California Exotic Novelties offers new releases to the Embrace Collection of products. The line of affordable luxury items sees the addition of six items, just in time for wedding season and summer travelers.
Susan Colvin, President and CEO of California Exotic Novelties, says, “Embrace is special because it combines all the high-end features and benefits that consumers appreciate, while also remaining pleasantly affordable. Features like body-safe silicone, USB charging cords, and independent speeds are the highlights of this extraordinary collection.”
The two new wands are the Sweetheart
and the Beloved. High-powered with seven functions, the wands also have seven independent speeds for each function. The Sweetheart also features triple motors, one in the shaft and one in each tip of the dual teasers. They are both battery operated. The Embrace Love Balls are premium, vibrating Kegel exercisers with seven functions of vibration, an easy retrieval cord, and an easy-touch control button. Embrace Love Balls are rechargeable and come with an included USB charging cord.Vibrating probes make their debut in the Embrace Collection. The Beaded and Tapered probes are ergonomically shaped, pliable, durable, come with an included USB charging cord, and have seven functions of vibration, pulsation and escalation. The Embrace Pleasure Ring rounds out the new items. Stretchy, comfortable, and incredibly luxurious, it also boasts seven functions of vibration and has an included USB charging cord.
Lupe Martinez, International Account Manager for California Exotic Novelties, says, “When your customers want luxury on a budget, show them the Embrace Collection. These lavish pleasure products will help women unleash their inner goddess. Men will enjoy them too, because they are the perfect couples’ toys. I recommend stocking the entire Embrace Collection—your customers will thank you for it!” For more information about Embrace, go to www.CalExotics.com.
08.05.2014 | Los Angeles, California, USA – Bendie Power Stud is the latest version in a long line of successful Stud products introduced to the market by California Exotic Novelties. This brand has generated best seller numbers, as will these great new additions.
Curvy, Rod, and Little Guy are soft, power-packed studs that easily bend for multi-directional positioning. Each feature 3 intense speeds, an easy push button control, and are 100% waterproof. Each style is available in contemporary Satin Finish pink, black, and purple. Be sure to stock up with these soon to be best sellers…and they’re priced right for even faster sales.
Cliterrific and Over & Under are two soft Satin Finish and powerful classic designs that flex and bend for multi-directional positioning. These beauties feature 3 intense speeds, an easy push button control, and the Over & Under has dual motors. They are 100% waterproof, and are available in pink, black, and purple.
Please call your sales representative today for immediate shipment of these, or any of the best selling California Exotic Novelties products…in stock, and ready to ship! More: www.calexotics.com.
28.04.2014 | Los Angeles, California, USA – More Exciting Pleasure Products from the Global Leader in Innovation. California Exotic Novelties, the leader of innovation in adult novelties, introduces the Silicone Basics Collection, and new additions to the Love Rider line of products.
Susan Colvin, President and CEO of California Exotic Novelties, says, “We’re proud of the new Silicone Basics Collection. These incredibly life-like, silicone toys are powerful and priced-right. Plus we are adding more items to the very popular Love Rider line, which is enjoying immense growth because of its huge popularity.”
Silicone Basics consists of four products, each flexes and moves with the user. Made with premium, body-safe silicone, they are also incredibly realistic. Items include: the Silicone Basics 10-Function “G”, 10-Functions Stud—which vibrate with 10 functions of vibration, pulsation and escalation—and the non-vibrating Chubby “G”, and Long John. Each comes in pink, brown and ivory.
Jackie White, Vice President of Sales for California Exotic Novelties, says, “The Silicone Basics are priced to sell. I can tell they are going to be very popular. Let’s face it people can’t get enough of basic, affordable dongs!”
The Love Rider range has three additions: a new harness and two vibrating probes.
The Universal Love Rider Platinum Harness is a supportive, high-quality harness with a reinforced O-ring which stretches to fit most probes. Hand stitched, it has dual layers of fabric and a plushy soft lining. Comfortable and fully adjustable, it fits waists up to 53”/134 cm.
The new Love Rider probes include the Wireless Pleaser and the Wireless Curve. They are premium, solid, silicone probes that charge with an included USB cord. The seven functions of vibration are powerful, and the Pleaser features dual motors. The sturdy suction cup base holds the probe in place, while the flexible design allows it to move with the user. Probes may be used in or out of the water.
“The cool thing about the Love Rider Collection, is the fact that it’s a merchandising dream! The products look sensational when hung together on a wall. I recommend using the free Visual Merchandising Plan for Love Rider to maximize the impact this phenomenal line has on consumers,” says Al Bloom, Senior Director of Business Affairs for California Exotic Novelties.
For more information about Silicone Basics and Love Rider, go to www.CalExotics.com. Free Visual Merchandising Plans and retail support sales tools can also be found there. To become a part of the company’s online community, visit www.ClubCalExotics.com.
17.04.2014 | Queensland, Australia – California Exotic Novelties wins twice at Adultex 2014. The company brings home the Best Packaging Award for Scandal and the Best Social Media Honor. The annual trade exhibition offers retailers from Australia and New Zealand the opportunity to view products from the world’s leading manufacturers and vendors.
Susan Colvin, President and CEO of California Exotic Novelties and Jopen: “We’re incredibly honored by these amazing awards. Thank you to Calvista, Michael Bassett, and everyone who was involved with the Adultex show. We’re always excited to be a part of it!”
The Scandal Collection is sophisticated fetish and consists of restraints, harnesses and sensory accessories. The award-winning package art captures the brand and narrates a story with its provocative photography. California Exotic Novelties’ social media initiatives center around its online community, Club CalExotics, and is supported through Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube, and more.
Michael Bassett, CEO of Calvista, says, “Congratulations to our friends at California Exotic Novelties and Jopen for winning two awards and for being a part of the Adultex show. Everything was a huge success and we’re grateful for the support from Susan Colvin and her team. Thank you!”
In addition to winning two awards, California Exotic Novelties and its sister company, Jopen, also displayed products at the trade show. More information about Scandal and other collections from California Exotic Novelties, visit www.CalExotics.com. Free Visual Merchandising Plans and retail support sales tools can be found there. For information about Jopen products, please go to www.jopen.com.
31.03.2014 | Las Vegas, Nevada – California Exotic Novelties brings Coco to Las Vegas: To introduce her toys to retailers at the International Lingerie Show, Coco will appear in the Eldorado Trade Show Booth from 1pm to 3pm on Tuesday, April 1st. Then that evening, Coco will make her first public appearance to celebrate her toy line at the Déjà Vu Adult Emporium.
Coco says, “The release of the Coco Licious Collection has been absolutely exhilarating! Everyone loves the toys. I’m looking forward to meeting retailers in the Eldorado Booth during the International Lingerie Show and can’t wait to show fans the products at Déjà Vu’s Adult Emporium.” Susan Colvin, President of California Exotic Novelties: “We’re proud to bring Coco to Vegas. She was so much fun to have at the July ANME Show, that we were thrilled when our friends at Eldorado offered to host her in their booth during ILS. And then to add icing to the cake, the gang at Déjà Vu’s Adult Emporium collaborated with us to bring Coco to their store! Coco is going to be a busy girl, and we hope members of the industry and media get a chance to see her at either event.”
“I am thrilled to have Coco appear in the Eldorado booth at the International Lingerie Show. We are very excited that she will be on hand to promote her fabulous new line brought to us by Cal Exotics,” says Larry Garland, CEO of Eldorado. For more information about the Coco Licious Collection from California Exotic Novelties, visit www.CalExotics.com, or go to www.CocosWorld.com.
27.03.2014 | Los Angeles, California, USA – California Exotic Novelties is taking it back to basics in a whole new way with the Silicone Basics Collection, this week the Long John and the Chubby “G”. These Silicone dongs are soft, life-like and versatile – and priced just right to fly off the shelves.
The Silicone Basic Long John (15.25 cm x 4.5 cm) and the Silicone Basic Chubby „G“ (14 cm x 4.5 cm) are available in Pink, Ivory and Brown. Stock the entire collection and display it prominently, your customers will love the high quality at an affordable price. Use the visual merchandising plan as a guide to help dress your wall; it’s available at www.calexotics.com under product information.
20.03.2014 | Almere, The Netherlands – California Exotic Novelties, the global leader of innovation in adult novelties, featured several collections at the Scala Fair. Entice, Scandal, Body & Soul, and Love Rider were some of the featured California Exotic Novelties’ Collections. JOPEN, the sister company to CalExotics, was also on display. LUST and KEY were spotlighted at the event.
Susan Colvin, President and CEO of California Exotic Novelties, says, “We love participating in the Scala Fair and enjoy the opportunity to showcase our latest and most popular products the European market. We received wonderful feedback. Everyone who visited our display raves about our products and collections!”
The Scala Fair was held March 9th and 10th in Almere, the Netherlands. The theme of the show was “Discover Your Senses”, referring to the five senses, which recur in all aspects of Scala’s showroom. The products and brands were stylishly presented in various areas. Additionally the showroom featured two concept stores where several brands were presented to inspire shop owners.
Berry Koldewijn, Director of Sales for Scala, says, “Like always everyone at Scala Playhouse took a great effort to welcome our guests and suppliers at the Scala Fair. We had great responses to the way we emphasized our theme, our new offers and we had even more visitors that last time. A great sign in the market for us, because it shows that more and more retailers are interested in the way we work together with our partners like California Exotics Novelties, JOPEN, and our customers.”
Angela Mustone, International Business Development Director for California Exotic Novelties, says, “The Scala Fair was a spectacular event and everyone loved the latest toys from California Exotic Novelties and JOPEN. Thank you Scala for being a gracious host, and creating an amazing event!”
More information about Entice and other California Exotic Novelties’ Collections can be found on www.CalExotics.com. JOPEN products can be seen at www.JOPEN.com.