CHATSWORTH, Calif.—Balldo, which touts itself as "the world's first ball dildo," came in at 500 percent over its target goal in the crowdfunding campaign it mounted to go to market.
Designed by Nadgerz Inc., the product and its mascot Chuck have attained what the company deems a "cult following" with promotional plugs on various podcasts, morning shows and humor websites.
"Moulds have been opened and we expect to have the product in cosumers' hands in mid to late May," Balldo founder and Nadgerz Inc. CEO Jerry Davies said. "We have opted for a simple and 100 percent recyclable tri-fold clamshell packaging that can free-stand or hang and clearly displays the product—which is critical for a product requiring a significant degree of education in order for the customer to understand what it is, how to put it on and how to use it.
"Whilst this was never our intention to get a cult following, it's clear the world is excited about the Balldo and ballsex one way or another!" Davies added. "It's publicity, so when these are on the shelf, people will recognize the brand name, which has to be good for us in the long run."
He continued, "The first units are making their way out to influencers and performers and we hope to have the first packaged units out to buyers in May. We have also opened our first adult site, www.ballgasm.com. Here we will detail how the Balldo should be worn, and when the first ballsex/Balldo clips start coming in—we will link to them or potentially host them from here.
"Our crowdfunding platform is still open and is just charging MSRP equivalent (when shipping cost is factored in)—so customers can still order direct and stores who want to order tester packs of three or 10 can still get a good deal to test the water before buying off a distributor when these channels come online. Once we have finalized distributor pricing, we'll be locking in those relationships shortly."
Davies concluded, "It's exciting times for us, it's just the first product in our suite of many in this field. We are stoked to think that we now have enough funds to start the big push of marketing and commence the next round of product design."
For more information, visit Balldo.com.
