I like the pros and cons but the bottom lines are a bit vague. I went to this site and from the preview page I just think the set up looks horrible. Is the members section a bit more easier to navigate? I'm looking for some new sites to join involving ladyboys.
This site is supposed to have a butt load of photo sets with a lot of models. Do they come in zip format? This has been on my list for an extremely long time to get photos, I figured the videos would be shit. However, since the site is so old, I figured they would get better videos as time went on. Looks like they are garbage huh? So, what's up on the photo sets, a good res with zip downloads or?
I had a strange feeling that something was going to happen to this site when I saw the new network to get access to this site looking identical to a site that I had unfortunate dealings with. Low and behold, I check up on the site with TBP and they are not doing business with them a few months later. I wonder if this had to do with shady business practices like the company that had an eerie similarity in site design as Tranny Boss. Hmm.....either way I'll scratch this off my list if TBP finds them ineligible to do business with.
Good review. I noticed that it was awhile ago since you posted this. However, when you were a member, did the videos end in a cumshot or was it just toyplay?
Hey,
just so you know, met art is only $19.99 a month through a discount from the best porn site, so it's actually cheaper than this site (it says $29.99 a month at the best porn fact sheet). I Just thought I'd let you know for the future if you didn't know already. Pretty good review, adding that comment about kenny g style music really strayed me away from the thought of ever joining here :)
I noticed today (Tuesday, May 19th) that some new old school 80's stars web sites were posted on TBP website. They all seem to be the same company and include the top models from the 80's, including Linda Lovelace, Little Oral Annie, Seka, Amber Lynn, Ginger Lynn, and Christy Canyon. Who knows if your interested but I remembered this review when I saw them today and thought you may want to check them out. I don't know a thing about the 80's stuff or care for it much so these sites might be garbage or there may be better sites but I guess it may give ya something to do if your bored.
I like the look of the site but as mentioned in the tour and review by TBP, the site looks extremely softcore. But, as usual, I'd like to get some PU's opinions on the matter. The latest PU review was years ago, so I'm wondering if any recent members can tell me just how soft the content is. Does it stop at stripping out of the bikini? Do they even strip out of the bikinis? Is there any masturbation? Is there lesbian scenes? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
I noticed you said the site is softcore posing. Is this as far as the site goes? Meaning, do the models eventually masturbate or anything? Thanks for the review! The tour pretty much describes what you stated but I am just wondering if anything happens outside of posing. These are some tiny bikinis! lol :)
Current Member for over 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
- Exclusive content of mostly North American (there are quite a few Brazilian) ebony only shemales doing mostly solo work with some hardcore mixed in.
- Updates weekly with about six photo sets and videos, all on one day. These are usually a photo set and a video scene from one model equaling six updated models a week.
- No DRM protection.
- Video quality is reasonable from 2006 on (WMV only at 1280 X 720 to 640 X 480, ~2000 to ~4000 kbps). 2005 and under are understandably subpar (AVI, WMV, or even Real Media at 320 X 240, ~500 to ~1000 kbps). There is a lower quality option.
- Photo quality is professional with resolutions at 1280 X 800 in the present, 1024 X 680 around 2005-2007, and 760 X 570 or lower under 2005.
- Quality navigation with a model index, correct search features, and favorites tab.
- Active forum for suggestions.
- Good rating system and comment feedback for models and content to see what other members are thinking or saying.
- Excellent customer service.
Cons:
- Photo resolution for a site that has been around for 10+ years should be extremely higher. 1280 is not cutting it, especially if the company claims to be in the premier of shemale content. However, the photography is well founded with good lighting and crisp pics.
- While some videos are updated at 1280 finally, it is still wishy washy. Some are still updated at 640 X 480 or 720 X 480. While the picture quality and cameras used are good, the res should just be higher this day and age.
- Updates are done a bit different than other sites, varying between strip teases, masturbation, masturbation with a cumshot, and hardcore action. The only quirk I have personally is the fact that not all solo shoots end in a cum shot or an attempt (obviously some models cannot cum due to hormones). Usually, when a solo scene in shemale content is done, it is a full strip to masturbation with cumshot shoot. Just takes a bit of getting used to.
- The price is a bit high at $35 without using tickets.
Bottom Line:
I can express extreme gratitude to the guys at grooby for creating a site dedicated to showcasing black only TS models. I'm not sure there is another site doing this and they are doing it quite well. With 10+ years under their belt, the site details in mostly solo content which may or may not end in a cum shot with quite a few hardcore scenes as well. Plus, with this long time in activity with constant updates, the model quantity is substantial as well being in the upper 700's. As far as the content goes, there is a lot for everyone but I believe some can be hit or misses.
With that being said, the videos are well done. While the site showcases quite a few videographers/cameramen, some are good at both while others are better at just one thing or the other. Therefore, you get both sides of the spectrum when viewing the videos. While I believe they all use good cameras and provide adaquete lighting, different guys will talk more and even provide the dreaded POV cameraman sex/blowjobs. Also, some videos even have the flash for photos going off which in my book is a no-no during a video shoot. Interviews are provided for most models as well, if that's your fortay. The best thing about this is that they have these interviews usually as a seperate file in case you want to skip out on them. The actual content is stripping to masturbation either ending in a cumshot or not, with most being without. However, almost every model will get an update with a cumshot captured, just not usually the first update. Also, hardcore scenes usually with another man are thrown in the mix quite a bit as well. While not a bulk of the content, you can get some hardcore here.
The photography is usually done in a professional manner. No matter what, I think the site provides all around great photos. As stated in the cons, the res should be higher but all the sets can be downloaded via zip. Plus, some models may not even have video updates so in reality there is more photo content than video content. They don't provide too many repeat photos and the watermark is usually non-intrusive. There is usually no over use of make-up (which can be hard sometimes in TS content), the outfits vary and range from everyday clothes to glamour, and the models tend to be enjoying themselves. Overall, I can't say there is much wrong with these photos besides the fact they should be bigger.
This site is doing a lot more right than wrong. The first being they stuck to the niche and are doing it right by providing such a variety of different ebony models with all sorts of body shape and personalities. The second being that they provide a large amount of updates to keep you an active member if you want to. This is important because the price is pretty high for a site these days. Finally, the site caters to the shemale fan itself by providing all sorts of content in both the photos and videos. They provide active communication and appear to be enjoying what they do. I'd recommend this site.
The more and more I watch the videos from here, the more I realize this sites male performers are doing the right thing in regards of how one should behave in a scene. They rarely talk and when they do, it's nothing but a small mumble or grumble that never affects my mood. The funny thing is that the scenes here are usually quite experimental or different and to actually have the male actors being there as merely a prop without acting like a scumbag is surprising. They are mostly there for Brandi and her friends to enjoy and this is such a high plus. Honestly, sites should look here to see what I believe a lot of us PU's believe is the way a male performer is to behave in a scene.
Thanks for finding the review informative, there are already quite a few and I hope I added a few more details to help others. Honestly, I think the site is truly inspirational for other models/webmasters to look at in terms of content because I do find the scenes to be quite interesting. While I do find the actual erotism to be somewhat low, the fun and creativeness really makes me believe true fans of porn should watch some of these scenes before they die. Do you know of any other sites that contain scenes like these? While I would never say these types of scenes are on my all time high list but I would not mind seeing any other sites that may take this approach to their content and check them out. Thanks for the reply.
Was a member approx. 2 months prior to this review.
Pros:
- Exclusive content of Brandi and others engaging in a variety of content including voyeurism plus conventional to unconventional handjobs, blowjobs, and sex.
- No DRM.
- Updates usually come once a week.
- An 'All about me' section where you can click on her body part and it shows a video of just that part.
- A few wallpapers and comics.
- Video files offered in MPEG and WMV for all updates. All videos can be download via full movie or in clips. However, the quality can be wishy washy with new ones updated at even 480 X 336. But, some do get updated at 640 X 480 at around 2000 kbps or lower. You really don't know what you are getting really which is unfortunate.
- Pictures and screencaps available for downloading. However, while there are two seperate categories for images; both are actually taken from the captured videos.
- Scenes have a different take of conventional porn with contests, myth busting, and more in bottom line. This can be seen as good or bad I suppose.
Cons:
- Inactive blog with the last entry being 12/18/2007 at the time of this review.
- For a basic video only site, quality of videos is subpar.
- As stated above in pros, there are no actual proper photography images available and these screencaps are not available to download via zip.
- Site navigation is easy until you have to download a video. First, when clicking 'Download Movie', it takes you to a page with only clips available to download. If you want the full video, you have to click on "Download movie in 1 large file" which takes to you YET another screen which plays the videos in flash and has the links. Just too much of a hassle to get the full clip downloaded.
- Video names are not available in a meaningful naming process, they are random numbers.
- Site design appears the original with no plans to update it. Thus, it looks dated.
- When attempting to download, I get a lot of broken links that are sometimes working again later or not.
Bottom Line:
Brandi Belle offers a solo model site which compiles scenes that are clearly out of the ordinary when it comes to content. While an occasional straight forward sex, HJ, or BJ scene can be updated; they are clearly in the minority. To clarify what is offered in the majority of the content, I will explain. Brandi appears to have fun attempting to 'discover' things such as myths or rumors by herself or to let her friends in on the action which will either be in the form of just watching or participating in various scenes. These scenes can include measuring penis sizes and then seeing which feels better, testing real pussies versus fake ones, or even seeing how far a guy can squirt his cum and how much. Some other examples include hidden camera sex, sex with 'fans', apparently mailed in footage of other couples having sex, lots of unconventional handjobs, and teaching others to do certain sexual tasks. This is just a few examples of what is offered which I think clearly demonstrates that the site offers some content that is extremely different than what other sites have to offer.
However, due to the site offering unconventional themes I believe that after awhile (as stated in a few other reviews) that some scenes are kind of repeat themed with a different perspective that in the overall midst of things; is the same scene over and over again. Also, since the content can be a bit off-beat or over the top, the actual scene may not express an extreme amount of erotism than a scene that is more conventional in nature. Plus, a lot of times there is an extreme amount of voyeurism present, with both males and females there just watching a scene (sometimes demonstrating no emotion or even involvement) which can be different for most people who are used to regular ol' scenes. In effect, this can create a peculiar sense of atomsphere in the scene because everyone is constantly being watched. However, this can be a solid plus for some who may particular like these kind of scenes. In addition, Brandi can sometimes appear to show less enthusiasm in certain videos which creates a dull experience as well.
While I state quite a few pros and cons about the actual content, the overall content is quite entertaining for a first time customer. Why? Because the content is so damn different and largely innvovative. Through the mix of somewhat dull scenes, I did find some great content that was entirely erotic and distinct.
Overall, the site is a good experience for a first time user. However, the site does lack stability for long time users. This includes an out dated site design, largely annoying navigation, wishy washy updates with video clarity as a guessing game, and the fact that most scenes may have been done already. But, if a scene with something new and as innovative as older material is updated, the content can be mostly well done and entertaining. So, I'd say this site boasts an above-average entertainment value with a lot holding it back to be awesome.
After reading the current TBP review at 82, I decided to take a look at the tour. After looking at the tour, the site seemed quite promising. The model is hot and I actually would not mind seeing more of her....However, I then looked at the TBP facts sheet. 640 X 480 res with grainy picture and highest res of pics at 1024? Ew. Then I checked out WittyGuy's review and noticed even more, there are no zips and the site just recently started updated at 640 x 480 (about a year ago?)...Oh man. Just like WittyGuy commented about the site being Amateur, I can agree to some extent that I should expect less quality...but still, 640 X 480 and 1024 res for pics with no zip downloads for sets? I hate it when I really want to join a site but something so simple just as technical things stray me away. It's amazing that TBP would judge this site an 82 with this aspect but it is what it is, I'd have to go with WittyGuy's review as a better sum for score...and I think he was being quite kind in that score as well.
Stumbling upon this newer site, I realized that the world of TS content from Brazil is actually the same models over and over again. Not taking anything away from the site because they have a lot of models that I do enjoy. But this was just the first time I had this feeling when visiting this site, that I have seen all these models on here on the other top sites. But, a site with Adriana Suzuki will probably eventually get a site visit from me.
I'm not a member anymore but it's great to hear you are attempting to boost the resolution. As I said before, I think the photography is stellar but the res could just be boosted a bit. You guys really seem to care about what the paying customers want and while we seemed to bump heads a bit in the past, I do appreciate and respect everything that you and your staff do. I'm really surprised when I saw old videos being remastered because I don't think any other TS site is doing this at the moment besides Shemale Strokers. I do know that Shemale Yum is kind of the Grooby 'flagship' site and after hearing the news, I am even more interested in the sites for another membership. Can I check out any of these new high res photos on the sample/preview page? I'd love to see them. Thanks for the hard work and response! Keep up the great work.
You are totally right. I have not joined a site with them in awhile so I think it was refreshing. My main concern is they are like true porn stars and many act in their scenes like it's just 'another day at the job'. It's always been my main quirk with Brazilian TS models. But, I did enjoy the site.
Ah, I'm not familiar with IIRC. Is it another place buying their scenes liscened from Shemale Yum? I was a member a few months ago and I don't remember them remastering but they may even be doing it on the shemale yum site and this is new to this site. Either way, it's nice to see any site doing this because many of the grooby sites older videos are quite bad and in multiple clips. It's great to see them without clips and looking better because some of the older scenes are well done but just bad quality. Thanks for the positive feedback and ttyl!
Current Member for over 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
- Exclusive content of Brazilian TS models in mostly solo masturbation content but quite a lot of hardcore as well.
- Updates once a week on one day with 4 seperate model updates with each including a photo and video set. Plus, 2 videos are remastered as well.
- No DRM.
- Newest videos have a few options with the highest being at ~1280 X 720, 3,500 kbps. Other options are available. Streaming is available for recent updates in 2010 only. Drop in quality and less options as you get older in year, around 2006 and lower.
- Photos are all available via zip and newest ones are at ~1280 X 850 with a non-intrusive watermark.
- Navigation is solid with plenty of features like accurate searches, user tags, comments, blogs, FAQ, and 'my portfolio section'.
- Coming soon section with model previews.
- Rating system for models as well as sets to check out what others think is hot.
- There are some brief comments in models' profiles which can give some insight or facts.
Cons:
- I got slow download speeds but cust service attempted to help at least.
- High price if you are not using ticket system.
- A slight con but really can't be helped is the drop in quality as you get lower in year. This is expected but at least they are remastering old videos which I don't think any other grooby site is doing.
- Some of the cumshot footage in solo scenes are taken from hardcore scenes either shot previously or for future updates. Sometimes, the footage is never put up but it's obviously not from that exact solo scene.
- Photos are lower in resolution for such a site that is considered in the upper echelon of TS sites.
- Some may dislike the fact the site updates once a week with all updates because they may miss out on a few updates if their membership expires.
- Some videographers do a little more chit chatting than others with the models which is usually not direction but just pointless comments about how hot or sexy a model is. Just uncalled for in my opinion.
Bottom Line:
Brazilian Transsexuals really surprised me from Grooby. After using their ticket system and joining a lot of their sites, I really thought this one stood out the most. I'm actually surprised this one seems to be the sleeper when compared to all of their sites but I liked it the most. While many will see the same models they have seen on so many other South American TS sites, there was also a lot of new fresh ones I've never seen. Plus, there is A LOT of content which seems to be a great trend from most Grooby sites in general.
The videos are mostly solo masturbation footage but this site tends to focus a lot more on the cumshot than most Grooby sites. Therefore, you are usually get more than one video from a model with this shown but some are left out (if they ever existed). A great addition to the site is a lot of videographers use different camera angles when capturing the cumshot, giving a wide vary of footage including close-ups, full body shots, and medium shots of the same cumshot in one video. Most videos do involve a striptease and toyplay but most all end in a cumshot. Also, the site emphasizes on hardcore footage a bit more than most of the Grooby sites that are not actual sites with only hardcore. Plus, most of this footage can range from B/TS, TS/TS, G/TS, and threesomes or more. Therefore, there is a wide array of content that should keep everyone happy. However, plenty of the videos may have chitter chatter amongst the cameraman and models. Although, this unfortunantly is mostly from the camera man telling the model how sexy she is or whatever. I just always believe this is a no-no because it seems like it becomes the videographers own personal sex video instead of producing porn for the masses. But, overall, the majority of the videos are extremely well done and crisp; sometimes even innovative.
The photography is done great as well. While my quirk is that the resolution could be higher, the actual photography is well done. The photos are crisp, well lighted, average to great settings, and change frame to frame enough with no a lot of repeats. There are plenty of different positions with ass shots, tit shots, close-ups, and/or full body shots. Overall, these are well done but I'd expect a boost in the res department if they want to be put in the 90's.
This site is extremely well done. You know what you are getting and that is mostly quality. The customer service seems to care with attempts at finding the problem with the slow download speeds. While the issue was never resolved, I cannot say if anyone else will experience slow download speeds from the site. However, the only thing holding me back from giving this site a score in the 90's is the slow download speeds, an expensive monthly price, the chit chat in some videos, and the lower resolution for photos. Other than that, this site has it all. A great site design, awesome navigation, popular models, hot and sexy on camera footage, a large archive, and cool features.
Thanks for the concern, I have always had faith in the customer service at Grooby. I emailed you with the trace and I hope I can figure out what the problem is. I like the site so far but the download speed is quite the burden. Thanks again.
I am experiencing extremely slow download speeds (80-200 kbps) in all types of situations (weekday days/nights and weekends day/nights). This is strange because I've been a member of a bunch of Grooby sites and never had this problem. The server must be located somewhere different than the other sites. This is a shame so far because this site boasts some pretty large files.
After seeing a lot of comments and conversations about this I have to agree with PinkPanther that this is unsatisfying. 6 months is an extremely long amount of time to join a site just to get HD videos and honestly, most newer sites and other older sites are updating their videos to better resolutions and clarity without doing such things as being a member for certain amount of site to obtain this content. I just can't see how this is a 'must to join' with having to join that long as the option, I could see one month or so but even that just seems outta control these days. Just my 2 cents....
Oh, I think I might have read the comment wrong. My mistake. Give us an update on your situation if you can actually get through to customer service on the phone or if they give you a valid response. If it is a direct sale from the merchant and they do not honor the sale, then that is extremely shady business and should be looked at more closely.
Ouch, I hate it when sites have an automated response to questions in support or just seem so damn thickheaded that they give an answer to a clear, concise question with complete vagueness. I've had this happen to me quite a few times and I do feel it does affect my overall experience with a site in general.
As for the place where you got the deal, I'm guessing it was a link out to the site which then offered this price at their billing processor (like how TBP discounts work?). Maybe, you can attempt to contact support or someone from the site that gave the discount link to confirm the discount is still in effect or had success? Good luck with this adventure, I hate the waiting process when shit goes wrong and I know what you are feeling right now :(
No biggie, I actually saw it listen on the 'new full trials' category yesterday and that's what enticed me to try it out. It was only $1 but I just thought I'd let someone know about it. Thanks for the quick response as usual.
I just joined the $1 trial membership. I always wanted some content of this model and I noticed TBP states that this was a full access trial. However, upon joining via brookskye.com, the access was to a network site called monster member with the brooke skye content. However, I am not allowed to download any pictures or videos at all, it wants me to upgrade. Therefore, this is not a full access trial as stated.
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