Bad Dragon vs Primal Hardwere
THE VERDICT
If alien egg-laying is the fantasy, Primal Hardwere, and nothing else is a serious option. They pioneered the commercial ovipositor, still lead that niche, include a free egg mold and instructions with the order, and make everything in the USA from dishwasher-safe platinum silicone. If the fantasy is anything else, Bad Dragon, with a far wider creature range, full customization down to firmness and cumtube, and the best silicone among the dedicated creature makers. Primal Hardwere's signature pieces are large (9-12.5 inches) and built for one very specific kink. Bad Dragon's only real problem is the wait for a custom pour, not the toys.
Primal Hardwere for ovipositors, Bad Dragon for everything else
KEY DIFFERENCES
- Bad Dragon scores higher overall, 8.0 to 7.9, but the verdict above gives each brand its own job.
- Typical prices: Bad Dragon $70–$390, Primal Hardwere $55–$135.
SCORE BREAKDOWN
PROS & CONS
- Best silicone among the dedicated creature makers
- Designs that actually work, not just novelty gimmicks
- Full customization: color, firmness, cumtube, suction cup, a Vac-U-Lock base
- About 70 creature dildos, most of them from a $75 Mini to a $225 XL
- Masturbators are disappointing, so buy a Fleshlight instead
- Custom orders are limited each month and take 5-6 weeks to make
- Expensive, especially with add-ons
- No returns for sizing or a change of mind
- The definitive ovipositor maker; nobody else owns this niche the way they do
- Body-safe platinum-cure silicone, hand-sculpted and made in the USA
- Ovipositor orders include a free egg mold and instructions for the gelatin eggs
- Real mainstream press coverage (Vice, Autostraddle) backing the brand's legitimacy
- Built for a very specific kink; not a general-audience fantasy brand
- Most signature pieces are large (9-12.5 inches)
- The gelatin-egg ritual is involved; you make the eggs yourself
- Generous lube isn't optional with these designs, it's mandatory
WHO SHOULD BUY WHICH
- You want the best silicone among the dedicated creature makers
- You specifically want the dildos (Chance, Rex, Echo, Nova)
- You enjoy full customization (colors, firmness, cumtube)
- An ovipositor or alien egg-laying play is the specific fantasy you're after
- You're an experienced insertable user comfortable with large, stretch-dependent toys
- Body-safe platinum-cure silicone, made in the USA, matters to you
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QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK
Does Bad Dragon make ovipositors?
One. Bad Dragon's Ovipositor is $129 in a single size and soft firmness, or $156 bundled with an egg mold, lube and toy cleaner (the plunger comes with both). Primal Hardwere owns that niche and ships the egg mold and instructions with the toy. For egg-laying play specifically, Primal Hardwere is the default choice.
Which has the wider range?
Bad Dragon, by a lot. About 70 creature designs across sizes, firmnesses and colors. Primal Hardwere's catalog is built around ovipositors and a handful of other kink-specific pieces.
Which is easier to order from?
Primal Hardwere. You can order any time, its FAQ says nearly all orders ship within 3 to 5 business days, and a few pieces are on Amazon in fixed colors with normal checkout. Bad Dragon caps custom orders each month and takes 5-6 weeks to make one, and its in-stock toys ship within days but only in the colors already poured.