We live in a day and age when you can go out and buy an actual sex machine any day of the week. The Velvet Thruster Mini Teddy is one such device. You only need to insert it, and it takes care of the rest. I’ll tell you about my experience with this marvel of modern science in my review below.
Mini Teddy is a fantastic thrusting dildo/vibrator for moderate to experienced users. It has a good range of intensities so you won’t get bored anytime soon. It’s also powerful and will become a favorite for those who can orgasm from internal stimulation alone.
Who Should Try It? If the idea of power and thrusting appeals to you, it’s an excellent device. Women who can achieve vaginal orgasms will also be impressed by this one.
Who Can Skip It? If you are a thrusting toy beginner or prefer gentler stimulations, I recommend Lovense Gravity instead since it has more moderate power. Gravity is also better for long-distance couples and cam girls since it’s app-controlled. Finally, if you want a lot of power, a full-sized fucking machine, like this one from Lovense, will be a better choice.
You Can Buy It on the Thruster website for $166. Use code MSTG20 for 20% off!
Table Of Contents
What Is Velvet Thruster Mini Teddy?
Mini Teddy is a thrusting dildo from a company called Velvet. I’ve used another sex-replicating machine recently: the Motorbunny Buck, a saddle vibrator that sets you back $1500+. On the other hand, the Velvet Mini costs only $166 and has some of the same functions, the perfect introduction for newbies to the beautiful world of thrusting. It’s got a suction cup and simple-to-operate controls, and the shaft has veins for days.
First Impressions & Features
Velvet Mini features at a glance:
- Material: Medical-grade silicone
- Size: 2.5” x 10” (5” insertable length)
- Color: Moroccan red, mint green, lilac zen, and black
- Mechanism: Self-thrusting dildo
- Weight: 13.25 oz
Packaging
This device was packaged discreetly in a cardboard box. Inside, the box included everything I needed: a charger, an instruction manual, and the Mini Thruster. I was bummed there wasn’t a carrying case.
Material
The Velvet Mini is made of body-safe platinum silicone. It’s soft, but I do wish it was waterproof.
Dimensions
I know they call this thing a mini, but it’s sizeable. The Velvet Company also sells an extra-large model, which made my vagina gasp.
Body
The shaft is veiny and realistic in design but not the color since they don’t have a flesh-toned option.
How To Charge Velvet Mini Thruster?
The user manual says that the Mini Thruster will last up to two and a half hours. I tested it and found this to be true. Mine lasted almost two and a half hours (two hours, twenty-seven minutes). However, after two hours, the dildo became noticeably exhausted. To fully charge, it took one hour and four minutes.
Warranty and Support
Velvet Thruster offers a one-year “tip to tail” warranty with no questions asked. That’s outstanding in the world of adult devices, where most only cover the manufacturer’s defects for the first year.
How To Clean Velvet Mini Thruster?
I’m not going to sugarcoat it: cleaning this toy won’t be easy. First, turn the toy off in its most protracted position. Then, grab the soap and warm water, and wash carefully because this thing isn’t waterproof and has plenty of seams and ridges.
How To Use Velvet Mini Teddy?
- Charge your Velvet Mini for two hours, wash it, then keep tons of water-based lube nearby; you’ll need it.
- After that, press the power button and crank the settings up if you dare.
- The control buttons are easy to operate. The power button turns it on and off; it starts on the lowest power.
- The plus button turns up the intensity five times since it has six total settings. The minus button lowers it.
- Pressing the power button once turns the device off in its shortest position; pressing it twice within three seconds will stop it in a specific position for easy cleaning.
- Make sure you don’t insert it too far. Though 2.5” of thrust may not seem like a lot, it can feel too deep if you’re not careful.
You can read more on how to use a thrusting dildo here.
My Personal Experience
The website describes the experience like this: “It punches your ‘fuck yes’ button.” I love that description paired with a color you can choose called “lilac zen.” This toy is a carnival of contradictions, it seems. There isn’t any romance here, only power, like in a Shakespearean historical play.
I’ll be honest: I was slightly intimidated by this thrusting dildo. I’m somewhat sensitive, and my G-spot has something akin to social anxiety, so I was worried this sex toy and I would not be a match made in heaven.
Design
I tend toward sex toys that look modern and sleek, like I’m masturbating with an alien egg or a sculpture you’d put on your mantel. But many people love realistic design, and it’s perfect for them.
Stimulations
Let me put it this way: the thrusts aren’t gentle. They don’t warm you up first. There’s no flirting. If you need that, you’ll have to prep yourself before turning Teddy on. Once Teddy’s warmed up, he’s going in for the kill.
But, in lower settings, I enjoyed the novel feeling. Hence this toy could be ideal for people who love torque.
In addition, the deeper thrusts mean there’s no way to use this on your clit if you like clitoris stimulations. The only vibration I felt was the mechanical hum of the motor rather than anything buzzy or rumbly. If you’re like me and need clitoral stimulation, you’ll have to pair it with another vibrator. Fortunately, it’s easy since you can use the Velvet Mini without your hands.
All in all, there’s a good range of intensities before you reach the top speed. It’s powerful and will probably become a favorite toy for those who have vaginal orgasms from internal stimulation alone.
Sound Level
Mini Teddy sounds like a sewing machine. You know that repetitive whirring sound whenever you push down on the pedal? Yes, using this transported me to my grandma’s basement when she would make me dresses as a kid.
If you have sexier associations with a sewing machine, the sound might augment your experience. For me, it was a bit of a downer. This toy is one you’ll only want to use when your roommates aren’t home unless you’re very open about your masturbation schedules.
Versatility
The suction cup worked well if I had the dildo pointed vertically. When pointed horizontally, after a while, mine lost its suction. The best option is to use it on a clean surface and put the tiniest bit (just a drop!) of water on the inside of the suction cup before use. It worked like a charm once I got it positioned correctly. The thrusting motion of the shaft is intense even at the lowest speed.
If you want to see what Mini Teddy looks like and how to use it, please watch our unboxing and demonstration video below:
Review Summary
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Overall, Teddy is a fantastic introduction to thrusting dildos and fucking machines.
Pros
- Totally hands-free
- Suction-cup base
- Intense thrusting action
- Six thrusting speeds
- The flared base makes it anal-safe.
- Long battery life
- Travel friendly
- 128 strokes per minute
- 1-year warranty
- 2.5″ stroke length
Cons
- Loud
- Not waterproof
- On the expensive side
- Difficult to clean
Who Should Try It
If the idea of a sex toy with a lot of power and thrust speed appeals to you, this is an excellent device to try. People who like more accessible toys capable of efficiently eliciting vaginal orgasms will also be impressed with this one.
Who Can Skip It
If you need clitoral stimulation or prefer gentler internal sensations, you’ll want a different fucking machine. In addition, for those who need a lot of power, a full-sized sex machine is a better choice.
Alternatives to the Velvet Thruster
In this chapter, you can see a comparison table and shorter reviews of alternative products we tested. As you can see, each row has the test criteria our team used during the testing. To make our testing process even more transparent, we also included the raw test data so you can see how the products performed with each test criteria.
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| Name | Mini Teddy | Jackie | Sammie | Nanci |
| Average Rating | 96% | 93% | 91% | 90% |
| Design | 95% | 85% | 90% | 93% |
| Sizes | 93% | 92% | 91% | 88% |
| Realism | 94% | 97% | 92% | 91% |
| Settings | 90% | 87% | 90% | 90% |
| Stimulation | 97% | 88% | 89% | 89% |
| Ease of Use | 94% | 93% | 91% | 89% |
| Build Quality | 92% | 93% | 92% | 89% |
| Special Features | 94%% | 93% | 83% | 92% |
| Price & Value | 93% | 87% | 88% | 89% |
| Price Tag | $159.00 | $266.50 | $254.98 | $249.98 |
| Material | Silicone | Silicone | Silicone | Silicone |
| Insertable Length | 5 inches | 7 inches | 7 inches | 7 inches |
Velvet Jackie, Frankie, Sammie, Nanci, and Walter
Usually, I’d review the original Velvet Thrusters separately, but this time I’m going to review them as a group (what would you call the collective name for dildos? A gaggle? A cock-bloc?). They have more in common than not.
They are all $240 and bend ninety degrees, making them less rigid than the Teddy.
The battery life is a jaw-dropping eight hours, and the length stretches 3.5 inches compared with Teddy’s 2.5.
The Prime series is much quieter than Teddy and has a three-year warranty. They also have a color band at the bottom that denotes what setting you’re on, making it easy to remember your fave. In the image below, you can see all the heads and accessories in the Prime series.
The only significant difference between these dildos is their aesthetic:
- Velvet Thruster Prime Jackie has a veiny shaft and is called “the penis of champions” on the website.
- Frankie has a larger head.
- Velvet Thruster Prime Sammie is the girthy one at 1.85″ wide.
- Nanci Velvet Thruster Prime puts extra pressure on your G spot.
- Walter looks like an alien probe but is an anal bead thruster.
- Teddy GS is a G-spot thruster.
If you know you love self-thrusting dildos, the Velvet Thruster Prime series is perfect. They are larger, and each one fits a different niche.
Otherwise, you may want to start with the Mini Thruster to save money before investing in an heirloom dildo.
Velvet Build-Your-Own Dildo
The Prime series also has a build-your-own option, and its base price is $274.53, an interesting price choice. You can opt for a different head and base color and pick from the head shapes of Jackie, Frankie, Sammie, Nanci, and Walter. You can add accessories like a reach handle, a partner play handle, a suction cup, and an extra charger.
The build-your-own dildo is an excellent option for anyone who wants a little bit more customization.
Lovehoney Dream Rabbit
The Lovehoney Dream Rabbit is our pick for the best budget thrusting dildo, costing just $90. It’s perfect for beginners on a budget, is waterproof, and has clitoral stimulation since it’s a rabbit-style dildo. It doesn’t come with suction, though, and it only thrusts one inch.
Fun Factory Stronic Real
Price-wise, the Fun Factory Stronic Real is comparable as it costs $169.99. The Stronic Real is waterproof but doesn’t come with a suction cup. Stronic Real’s design is slightly sleeker, but the thrusting will also be shallower than the Velvet dildo.
Zalo Desire
The Zalo Desire easily wins the self-thrusting toy beauty pageant. It looks like a royal wand and has a Swarovski crystal on its handle. Plus, the Zalo Desire has a heating mechanism, which will please those who love temperature play. It costs $139, slightly cheaper than the Teddy.
I am Sold! Where Can I Buy It?
Grab your mini thruster on the official site for $166 or Shevibe for $159.
Thanks for reading my Velvet Thruster Mini Teddy review!
Angela
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