The Frenchman, the Millionaire, the Tennis Coach and the Fireman are the first characters in the Smile Makers range of vibrators to be released.

"We hope that most women will find at least one of her fantasies within our line-up," Ramblin' Brands co-founder Peder Wikstrom told Dezeen.

Each Smile Maker is shaped to stimulate different erogenous zones and represent its character - the Fireman looks like a flame, the Millionaire is formed like a cigar, the Tennis Coach has a tennis ball at its head and the Frenchman resembles a tongue to symbolise linguistic skills, apparently.

The battery-powered, waterproof toys are made from silicon and have three speeds as well as a pulsation setting.

Brand concept and packaging design were created as a collaboration between creatives Micah Walker, Justine Armour, Pim Van Nunen and Deanne Constantine.

Earlier this year, we reported that designer sex toys had been enjoying record sales following the success of EL James' best-selling erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey.

We featured a travel-friendly vibrator with a lock to avoid accidental activation not too long ago too.

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The text below is from Ramblin' Brands:

What’s all this then?

Who’s behind these colorful little fellas with the funny names? Well, we are. And we’re Smile Makers. It’s our name because it’s what we believe in. Smiles. Big ones. They look beautiful on you. And feel even better.

We believe it so much we created this little gathering of friends for you to play with. Happiness gadgets. Glee contraptions. Joy creators. Vibrators. Call them what you will, they know exactly how to keep a smile on your dial.

And because we believe that’s as healthy as it is lovely, you won’t find us in places that might make you uncomfortable. No red lights, no grubby back alleys. That’s just not our style. You can find us at comeplaywithus.com though, and pretty soon in health and beauty departments all over the world.

It’s nice to meet you. And when you’re up for a smile, come play with us.

This is Us

Smile Makers are here to create smiles and share good vibes with the world. Smiles feel great and make you look lovely because there’s happiness behind them, and they’re contagious in the best kind of way.

What are Smile Makers? Only the friendliest collection of vibrators on the planet.

We think sexual health and overall health are connected, and a cheeky grin is one of the most gorgeous things you can wear. In fact, we think of a smile as the ultimate cosmetic.

Our Approach

You won’t find Smile Makers in places that make you uncomfortable. There will be no grubby back alleys or seedy sex shops for us. Instead you’ll find our collection online at comeplaywithus.com and pretty soon in health and beauty departments all over the world, right beside your favourite beauty brands.

That’s because, from concept and design to packaging and approach, we want to make it a happy experience to find a play partner. Having a bit of fun should never be something you’re made to feel awkward about, so we’re friendly, never take ourselves too seriously, and we promise to be nice to you. Every time.

Our Proposition

Beauty starts with a smile

Fantasies

To keep the giggles coming along and the tongues wagging, each of our products are named after a classic fantasy character. We’re kicking off with four, but will add more to the stable soon.

Sure it’s irreverent and cheeky, but that’s who we are. And part of being a more loved play friend is being able to not take yourself too seriously.

The toy-­like portraits we’ve created to illustrate the fantasy characters is our way of keeping it light and accessible. Couple this graphic style with our tone of voice and personality, and you have something very us.

The best thing the fantasy characters do for our brand is that they give us a range of voices through which we can talk to our consumers. Every time a Smile Maker comes out, the name gives us another unique and ownable way to talk about him.

The Fireman

Is it hot in here, or is it just you? Well, the house may be burning but this helmeted stud isn't afraid of an intense situation. He's strong. He's brave. And, oh my, he's going to heat you up and leave you smoldering. Lie back and enjoy that lovely towering inferno, you damsel in distress. Your hero is coming.

The Frenchman

Who knows what he's saying, but does it matter? This sexy linguist has got you locked in his gaze and soon you'll be delightfully fluent in his native tongue. So make yourself comfortable, mademoiselle, because when it comes to passion this master's going to give you an education.

The Tennis Coach

He's tanned, he looks mighty fine in a pair of little white shorts, and he sure knows what he's doing with that forehand stroke. According to him, perfect play is about skilful aim, so after your sweat session at the net, there's nothing quite like taking him back to yours for a little off-court, indoor action.

The Millionaire

His yacht. His private jet. His island. His thick, long diamond-encrusted fingers. And you. This guy is a collector of the finer things in life, and it turns out you're his favourite plaything of all. He's a powerful player with a great, big trust fund, and he knows exactly how to use it.

Background

Ramblin’ Brands worked with a collective from the agency world led by reknowned creatives Micah Walker, Justine Armour, Pim Van Nunen and Deanne Constantine to create Smile Makers.

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The Form 6 G3 vibrator has a universal power adapter and can be recharged by resting it on the accompanying charging base. The lithium ion battery will run for over six hours on a single charge.

It's made from medical grade silicone and is waterproof and washable. "We cut no corners in creating our products," said Ethan Imboden, founder of Jimmyjane. "When a part looks like steel, it is steel, never chromed plastic."

We previously reported on two earlier products in the range, created for Jimmyjane by San Francisco designer Yves Béhar – a vibrator with two independently-powered tips and another made from waterproof flexible silicone.

Earlier this year, we reported that designer sex toys had been enjoying record sales following the success of Fifty Shades of Grey, the bestselling erotic novel by EL James.

We've also featured an online boutique where customers can design their own bespoke sex toys and a table lamp with a vibrator stowed in its side.

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The One Handed Condom Wrapper is designed for people with hemiplegia, a condition which paralyses one side of the body, making some everyday tasks extremely difficult. The wrapper requires a simple finger-clicking action to break both the outer layer of foil and the thin plastic lining inside.

"I guess it's just common sense - why is a condom an obstacle and hinderance instead of enhancing a moment?" says Pawle. "It was born out of a project that looked at a specific condition but it actually had a value that everyone could appreciate or connect with."

We previously featured a condom applicator which was named the Most Beautiful Object in South Africa by Dutch designer Jurgen Bey.

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Here's some more information from the designer:

Preserving human dignity

The project concerns hemiplegia, a condition affecting one side of the body with semi-paralysis symptoms similar to that of a stroke, which makes simple daily tasks we take for granted surprisingly difficult. I chose to focus on how indignity manifests itself in these situations, trying to prevent these moments from occurring by providing a designed intervention. I looked at the challenges a hemiplegic faces over the course of their life with particular focus on the experience of growing up and the social anxieties that we feel experience.

Through research I managed to gain insight into the effects of hemiplegia on people's lives. One of the most common effects is hand dystonia - involuntary contraction and twisting of muscles. This has very obvious physical effects, limiting function, dexterity, manipulation and numbing the senses in the affected side.

Condom

At a time when you perhaps want a moment to run as smoothly as possible, unwrapping a condom can be a stressful experience. With increasing feelings of awkwardness between partners and the added pressure from surrounding social groups, this activity can cause surprising distress.

The design is a one handed condom wrapper to help newly sexually active young adults to avoid embarrassment when using a condom. It is easily opened to boost feelings of confidence, allowing the individual to perform and sustain a mood without the awkward distraction of a difficult wrapper. I wanted to try to exploit the moment of opening, to make it as smooth in real life as the moment that exists inside your head, focusing on the gesture making it charming and cool!

A durable outer layer of foil with perforations protects the thin inner plastic lining sealing the condom. It uses a finger snapping action to exert enough force to break both layers.

It is not a hardcore product design as deep and detailed as materials, glues and welding, but it is a crafted experience, and feasible nonetheless. I have creative barcode protection and have registered the design.

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Dezeen Wire: designer sex toys are enjoying record sales thanks to the success of bestselling erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey by E L James, according to design-led vibrator brand Jimmyjane.

The brand, which recently collaborated with designer Yves Behar on a series of sex toys (above), said it had seen a spike in sales, which it attributes to the novel.

"While conversation around female sexuality and pleasure has rapidly picked up steam over the past decade, the popularity of Fifty Shades has caused an overwhelming societal shift bringing the dialogue to the fore," says Jimmyjane chief creative Ethan Imboden, who founded the brand in 2004. "These novels are accelerating the progress of vibrators and other accessories into the mainstream, and are igniting imaginations around the world."

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Below is a press release from Jimmyjane:

July 18, 2012: Jimmyjane, the design-centric brand and leading innovator in the vibrator market, is part of a trend of pleasure product companies seeing a spike in sales and consumer interest due to the popularity of the adult novel, Fifty Shades of Grey. In addition to record sales - Fab.com recently revealed that their best selling item is a Jimmyjane vibrator - retailers of sex accessories are noticing a substantial shift in consumer attitudes in which customers are emerging seeking top quality, well-designed products.

Jimmyjane has seen a spike in sales across their full product range, and in particular in their best-selling line of FORM Waterproof Rechargeable Vibrators, designed by Yves Behar and Ethan Imboden. Unlike prior generations of sex accessories, FORM Vibrators exceed the high standards of quality, function and aesthetics that these more discerning customers routinely apply to the other products in their daily lives.

"While conversation around female sexuality and pleasure has rapidly picked up steam over the past decade, the popularity of Fifty Shades has caused an overwhelming societal shift bringing the dialogue to the fore. These novels are accelerating the progress of vibrators and other accessories into the mainstream, and are igniting imaginations around the world," says Ethan Imboden, founder and Chief Creative of Jimmyjane. Imboden has worked to break down the taboo around female sexual pleasure and pleasure products since he launched his brand in 2004.

The three most recent Jimmyjane vibrator launches were a design collaboration between Imboden and Yves Behar, noted industrial designer and founder of Fuseproject. Behar believes "The more that consumers know about the pleasure products that are available to them, the more they're empowered to make educated choices about design, quality and efficacy. From the numbers we're seeing, Fifty Shades seems to be providing quite an education."

At Jimmyjane, the conventional wisdom is that this is just the beginning of the vibrator's movement into the mainstream dialogue. Recently there has been a wave of exposure, from the film Hysteria (about the invention of the vibrator) and the Tony award-winning play, In the Next Room, to product features on shows such as Mrs. Brown's Boys and even Oprah. Earlier this year, Channel 4 commissioned Sex Toy Story, a documentary looks behind Britain's biggest supplier of sex toys, Ann Summers.

About Jimmyjane

Jimmyjane is a design-centric brand founded on the belief that life is better with a sexy twist. We design products and experiences to provide pleasure, strengthen connection, and create provocative possibility. From decadent massage candles and natural massage lotions to luxurious blindfolds and the iconic 24k gold vibrator, if you enjoy being sexy, we have something for you. Jimmyjane has been honored with numerous design awards, and new concepts are continually in development to bring sophisticated sexiness to all. For more information, visit WWW.JIMMYJANE.COM.

ABOUT YVES BEHAR/FUSEPROJECT

Founded in 1999 by Swiss-born visionary Yves Béhar, fuseproject is committed to projects that utilize technological innovation and design to improve people's day-to-day lives, promote sustainable living, and create positive social change. The fuseproject dream is for all consumers to be aware of the environmental and social impact of materials and packaging, and to buy according to humanitarian, ethical, and environmental loyalties. www.fuseproject.com

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The first product from new erotic brand United Indecent Pleasures is an eight-inch chocolate penis that oozes fondant cream.

The filling comes in six fruit and liqueur flavours, and there's a firmer chocolate fondant in the base.

The company was founded by publicist Angelica de Millet, who met graphic designer David Ruiz and architect-turned-chocolatier Michel Laline while working at Laline's company Chocolat Factory.

Chocolat Factory produced the chocolate moustaches that were bestsellers at our Christmas pop-up The Temporium.

Apparently they're working on chocolate breasts next.

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Here are some more details from United Indecent Pleasures:

The brand

United Indecent Pleasures is a top brand of hedonistic products that have been designed to unite several pleasures, with the purpose of multiplying the sensorial experiences of those who dare try them. Today we are pleased to present you with the first in a collection of perverse, sophisticated, ironic and transgressive objects of desire, perfect for people who can resist anything but temptation.

The product

To launch United Indecent Pleasures, its first product aims to fuse together two of humankind’s most venerated pleasures: sex and chocolate. It does so with a perverse black chocolate cock that is filled with perverse fluids and stimulating liqueur: 8 inches of dark chocolate cock filled with...

Handmade with cocoa from Grenada, our sublime cocks are individually handcrafted using a technique that results in a solid enough consistency to allow the product to be transported, whilst not compromising the subtlety and finesse required to enjoy an erotic experience – a delicacy worthy of the gods.

The filling

Each cock has a double filling: The lower part of the enormous cock (from the waist down, so to speak) is filled with a fine chocolate fondant that has a sensual texture conceived to melt in the mouth, or any other part of the body, and that is remarkably delicate and smooth.

The upper part of the handsome member is filled with a sensorial treasure, the colour and texture of which is remarkably similar to a real man's fluid, with the advantage that these boast a range a different flavours that are nearly as exotic and surprising as the real thing.

Choose from 6 varieties: Fresh mint fondant, Valencia orange fondant, Williams Pear liqueur fondant, Mozart chocolate liqueur fondant, Cointreau liqueur fondant and Irish coffee liqueur fondant.

The hand made production

8 inches of dark chocolate cock filled with... are made in the Chocolat Factory workshop in Sant Cugat del Vallés,
Barcelona. The Maitre chocolatier Michel Laline team, are made by hand and with top quality natural ingredients. Chocolat Factory uses cocoa cultivated on a number of plantations where fair trade and education for children are promoted.

The packaging

United Indecent Pleasures has designed a special packaging system with biodegradable materials, to keep your fabulous cock in perfect condition.

Brand designer

The United indecent Pleasures design has been created for the visual pleasure, being able to manage to produce an ocular orgasm in retinas specially sensitive to the beauty. The brand design is work of the studio Ruiz+company in Barcelona. The well known graphic designer David Ruiz has received many international rewards for his projects.

Brand creator

Angelica de Millet is the creator of United Indecent Pleasures, a brand that incites the celebration of life through sophisticated, ironic and perverse products, created for pleasure. Born in Barcelona she is the granddaughter of financier Fèlix Millet Maristany (Catalan nationalist and cultural sponsor) and Montserrat Tusell (naturalist guru and one of the driving forces of yoga amongst 1950s Catalan intellectuals). As a young girl, Angelica was unaware of the fact that not everybody had a labyrinth in their garden, and her childhood was filled with all kinds of daily pleasures and refined customs that over time encouraged her interest in hedonism.

Her professional career began when she was only fourteen, when her father, after squandering the family fortune in record time on Aston Martins, left the family home for a Russian translator. Her mother, a glamorous, party-loving and hedonistic woman, opened a restaurant to “put food on the table for her children”. That’s when Mittus was born, the only restaurant in the world where those in charge knew for sure that the hamburgers were made with real steak. In a setting not unlike a Chicago club from the 20s, Angelica worked as a chef, creating her firsts sensorial experiments with her Big Aphrodisiac Cup and the Sensorial Sausage. She also showed her interest in the pleasures of the soul through her artistic creativity, she’d make erotically shaped dishes with Russian salad or papier mâché models of favourite clientele that after a while she’d turn into puppets and try to sell. This period marked the beginning of an exciting professional life, destined for utter economic failure, working as an illustrator, writer, comic book artist, screen writer and puppet theatre interpreter, comic poem writer, herbalist and scent creator, multi- textured jam maker, failed peasant, cat tamer (obviously an impossible mission) and specialist tomato farmer.

Finally, she found a modus vivendi as a publicist, hiding her identity under the pseudonym nenenfree. As a result of her work for the company Chocolat Factory, with the ingenious graphic designer David Ruiz, her passion for design and her fascination with chocolate was born. This marked the starting point of United Indecent Pleasures and its first product, the 8 Inch Dark Chocolate Cock.

Brand manager

People call me Maximus Delectae, a nickname I gain for being a neurotic, trisexual, gourmet hedonist. I’m obsessed with pleasure in all its shapes and forms, and even more so with the idea of sharing it. With my alter ego Angelica de Millet, I’ve created United Indecent Pleasures, a brand of products dedicated to lovers of pleasure and the good life. Ahhh... a life surrounded by beauty where ordinary things such as effort, sausages or plastic garden furniture cease to exist... a life in which when you wake up in the morning, you have no aches and pains... a leisurely life where you lounge around on your Louis XV chaise longue in a small palace decorated by Peter Greenaway, in the company of three ephebes that are fighting over my endowment while our parts are becoming as big as the price of our stock market shares and a beautiful virgin pours us a glass of Armand Brignac. At our feet Grimonde, an adorable Big Splash of nervous tongue, plays with the imperial pink granite box holding our indecent diamond Iphone and on its screen we watch this excellent Fellini sequence* that expresses with impeccable precision the spirit of United Indecent Pleasures.

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