Thrusti Kicki Grabbi, the California-based designers and marketers of unique, branded novelty and gift items, announces the launch of their distinct, new line of adult products.

TKG rolls out their new line with:
  • A tempting black lacquer, boar bristle paddle brush
  • A divine miniature porcelain tea set
  • A variety of assorted incense
  • Non-scalding, fragrance and dye-free, low temperature burning candles
  • A line of greeting cards designed in the same fashion as their packaged products
Thrusti Kicki Grabbi focuses on designing creative and highly stylized packaging, products and artwork that includes characteristics of sophistication, mischief, lightheartedness, and empowerment. The company keeps an eye to developing unique, affordably high-end product, emphasizing a turn-of-the-century design aesthetic. This line fuses a playful naughtiness, with traditional gift items, in a way that's both original and refreshing. The packaging incorporates limericks and humor and merchandises beautifully in the specialty marketplace, pairing well with a wide variety of adult items, giftware, accessories, and books.

The People Behind Thrusti Kicki Grabbi:

Steven Ghio

Mr. Ghio has significant experience in the toy and gift industry. His background includes over ten years of project management, design, licensing, marketing and manufacturing experience. His positions have included Director of Product Development for Absolutely NEW, Senior Product Designer for Hasbro Toys, Product Manager for University Games and a successful product development firm of his own. His portfolio of projects is extensive and includes work with many high profile licenses, including Warner Brothers, Disney, Discovery Channel, Lucas Film, Pixar and Nickelodeon.

Susan Mattice

Ms. Mattice is President of Thrusti Kicki Grabbi, a firm founded in September of 2001. As a woman-owned business, Ms. Mattice is the "voice and face" of TKG. She brings to the team extensive project management, motivational and organizational skills gained from her experience working in design, construction, and project management. She is a licensed Landscape Architect and has a BSLA from the California Polytechnic State University.



San Francisco International Gift Fair 2005