New York Toy Collective Receives AVN, ‘O’ Awards Noms

NEW YORK—New York Toy Collective is nominated for Best Pleasure Products Manufacturer - Small for the upcoming 2020 AVN Awards.

“We’re thrilled to be recognized alongside so many iconic brands,” said NYTC co-founder Chelsea Downs. “It means so much to us to have our work be seen – it proves we’re doing it right. Congratulations to everyone who was nominated, and we look forward to celebrating with everyone in January!”

In addition to the AVN Award nomination, the NYTC’s newest offering for 2019, Jack, is nominated for Outstanding External Stimulator for the AVN “O” Awards. A 2-in-1 representational FTM stroker/packer combo made of soft silicone, Jack’s stroker cavity is ribbed and creates fantastic suction for anatomy at least a half inch in diameter, and can be stretched to accommodate larger anatomy. For more information, including reviews, visit NewYorkToyCollective.com/product/jack/.

Founded in 2012, New York Toy Collective creates high-quality intimacy toys and products for all forms of gender affirmation, ranging from packers, STP products, binders, accessories, and more. NYTC co-founders Chelsea and Parker have always been technology-forward, consistently embracing new ideas to enhance consumers’ personal lives in a way which is affordable, body-safe, and durable, with a functionality which allows for both a continued physical and emotional connection for the end user.

NYTC’s products have been embraced by both adult and mainstream media, including The New York Times, Times Magazine, Huffington Post, Motherboard, Jezebel, Fleshbot, Cosmopolitan, and more; its popular Mason was featured in the television series Transparent’s second season, and Orange is the New Black star Ruby Rose featured the company’s best-seller, Shilo, in their gender-identity-focused “Break Free” music video.

Taking place at The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Jan. 25, the 2020 AVN Awards celebrates the best of the best in adult entertainment. For more than three decades the show, dubbed “the Oscars of adult” by Entertainment Weekly, has been the adult industry’s biggest night, and the award itself, the industry’s highest honor. With a stylish red-carpet pre-show and lavish star-studded ceremony, AVN celebrates outstanding achievements in “the business of pleasure.”  For more information, visit AVNAwards.com, Facebook.com/TheAVNAwards, or Twitter.com/AVNAwards; to view the full list of 2020 AVN Awards nominees, visit AVN.com/awards/nominees.

Now in its 11th year, the “O” Awards honor the best products and collections from leading and cutting-edge manufacturers. The ceremony for the 2020 “O” Awards will take place Thursday, Jan. 23, during the AVN Novelty Expo in Las Vegas. For more information, visit NoveltyExpo.com. To view the full list of 2020 “O” Award nominees, visit AVN.com.

Boasting 5-star reviews since its inception, 99 percent of NYTC’s products are made in the USA, of premium, platinum-based silicone, and are odorless, boilable, and dishwasher-safe. The products are also hypoallergenic, non-toxic, and free of phthalates, have a soft, life-like feel, and are incredibly durable. A company driven by technology and innovation, but also with the understanding of how emotional connection is vital to gender expression, NYTC believes your body shouldn’t limit your sexual possibilities, and is committed to providing products with that goal in mind.

For more information, visit NewYorkToyCollective.com, and follow on Twitter.com/NYToyCollective, Facebook.com/NewYorkToyCollective, Instagram.com/newyorktoycollective, and Instagram.com/nytoycollective/.