🐉 Fantasy & Exotic

How I Rate Fantasy Toys

Silicone quality is the first thing I check. Every brand in this ranking uses platinum-cure silicone, the same material used in medical implants. If a maker can't prove their silicone source, they don't get listed. Beyond materials, I score on design originality, texture execution, firmness options, and the ordering experience. A toy with gorgeous silicone means nothing if the company takes four months to ship it and ignores your emails.

I also factor in measurement honesty. Some brands inflate numbers or use camera angles that make everything look bigger than it is. Mr Hankey's publishes circumference at multiple points along each shaft, which should be the industry standard. If I can't trust a brand's measurements, I dock points. Full scoring breakdown on my testing page.

Types of Fantasy Toys

How to Choose Your First Fantasy Toy

Size first, shape second. Pick something in the small or medium range with moderate texture. A heavily ridged knotted design at large size is not a starter toy. The Bad Dragon Chance (small) or a smoother Primal Hardwere design are solid first picks.

Firmness trips people up more than anything else. Medium (5 on Bad Dragon's scale) is the right call for almost everyone starting out. Soft looks incredible in photos but flops during use. Firm transmits every ridge without cushion, which gets intense fast on textured designs. Medium gives you detail with enough give to stay comfortable.

Budget $65-$100 for a quality small-to-medium piece. That's the real cost of hand-poured platinum silicone from a maker who isn't cutting corners. If that's too steep for a first experiment, Tantus offers a few non-realistic shapes in the $25-$40 range. Not as creative as the dedicated fantasy makers, but body-safe and functional enough to tell you whether you want to invest in a custom order. Use water-based lube with all silicone toys, and a soft toothbrush to clean textured designs.

What to Avoid

• Cheap fantasy-shaped toys on Amazon or AliExpress. If a dragon dildo costs $15, it's TPE or PVC with a silicone label slapped on. Platinum silicone costs more than that in raw materials alone.
• Ordering your first fantasy toy in firm silicone. Aggressive texture plus zero give equals a bad time. Start medium.
• Going straight to large or XL without experience at smaller sizes. Fantasy shapes often have knots and swells that add circumference you're not ready for. The size-play category covers safe progression.
• Indie makers who won't disclose their silicone source or show a cure test. Asking "is this platinum-cure?" isn't rude. It's the bare minimum before putting something inside your body.
• Assuming Bad Dragon ready-made drops will be available when you want them. Inventory sells out in seconds. Plan for custom wait times (4-8 weeks) or check Primal Hardwere for faster turnaround.

Are fantasy dildos body-safe?

From the brands I recommend? Yes. Bad Dragon, Primal Hardwere, Pleasure Forge: all platinum-cure silicone. Same stuff used in medical implants. The $15 dragon cock from AliExpress or Etsy? That's almost certainly toxic TPE with a fantasy shape. The real brands charge $65+ because platinum silicone is expensive. If it's cheap and fantasy-shaped, it's not real silicone.

What firmness should I choose?

Start with medium (5 on Bad Dragon's scale, or whatever the brand calls their middle option). Soft firmness looks amazing but it's floppy and hard to insert. Firm gives great texture detail but can be uncomfortable, especially with textured designs. Medium is the sweet spot for most people. You can always order a second one in a different firmness once you know what you prefer.

Is Bad Dragon worth the wait and the price?

The silicone itself? Absolutely. The ordering experience? Painful. Ready-made drops sell out in seconds and custom orders take weeks. If you want the same quality without the chaos, Primal Hardwere ships much faster and their designs are excellent. But if a specific Bad Dragon model speaks to you, the product quality does justify the price.

How do I pick my first fantasy toy?

Start with something in the small or medium size range with moderate texture. Heavily ridged or knotted designs are better saved for after you know what you enjoy. The Bad Dragon Chance (small) or a smooth-ish design from Primal Hardwere are solid entry points. And pick medium firmness. I cannot stress this enough.

Can I choose custom colors?

That's half the fun. Most fantasy toy makers offer custom color pours where you pick the colors and sometimes the pattern (marble, split, fade, etc.). Bad Dragon, Primal Hardwere, and Pleasure Forge all do customs. Some indie makers on Etsy do them too, but verify their silicone is legit before ordering. A beautiful color pour on toxic material is still toxic material.

How do I clean fantasy dildos with complex textures?

Same as any silicone toy, but you might need a bit more effort with textured designs. Warm water and antibacterial soap, work it into the ridges and crevices with your fingers. For a deep sanitize, you can boil them since they're solid silicone with no electronics. A soft toothbrush helps get into tight texture gaps. Full cleaning instructions in my toy cleaning guide.

Fantasy dildos vs realistic dildos: which should I try first?

Depends on what you're after. If you want something that feels like a human penis, go realistic with a Vixen Creations VixSkin. If you're curious about textures and shapes that don't exist in nature, start fantasy. Neither is more "advanced" than the other. Some people skip realistic entirely and go straight to fantasy. There's no progression path you're supposed to follow.

What's a 'knot' on a fantasy dildo?

A bulge near the base that's wider than the shaft. Inspired by canine anatomy but the sensation is its own thing: the stretch and pop of getting past the knot is what people are after. Start with a small knotted design if you're curious, and use soft firmness so the knot compresses. Bad Dragon Chance and Rex both feature knots. Not everyone likes it, but the people who do really do.