Earlier this year, a package arrived here at Rock Father HQ containing two ShtankOut! Plush Toys. But were they really “toys,” or are they a deodorizer? It’s a strange concept that brings a few different elements into a new product, self-described as an “adorable plush clip-on toy that doubles as an odor eliminator – Perfect for smelly sports bags, lockers, backpacks and more.” So what’s the reality as experienced here in The Rock Father’s State-of-the-Art Toy Testing Facility (our house)?
ShtankOut! is interesting for sure, but not necessarily fun, which makes calling this a “toy” a problem for me. They are a cute odor eliminator, each carrying a pretty powerful, fruit-infused scent, but the problem is, it feels like you’re letting your kids play with an air freshener, and that’s weird. Hanging these in a locker or backpack is indeed a great use – still not a toy. I also think that ShtankOut! carries an unfortunate name.
While it might not be fun for the kids, ShtankOut! does support a great cause, with a portion of all proceeds from the sale of ShtankOut! being donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association to provide research funding for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). The founders of ShtankOut’s 10-year old son, Ryan was diagnosed with the degenerative disease in 2008. DMD affects about one in 3,500 boys, and is the most common lethal genetic disease of children worldwide.
For more details on ShtankOut! or where to buy your own, check out http://shtankout.com
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