Company history
In January 2009, the world of soaps and gaming merged in one sudsy explosion. On a whim, owner Chrystal Doucette invented soap shaped like video game controllers and other electronics. Her soap was the first to communicate with subcultures of gamers and geeks. She hasn't seen anything like it and hasn't seen gamers this excited about soap.
The first video game-themed soap, a PlayStation 2 replica controller, received so much attention, Chrystal decided to start making more video game controller replicas. Through luck and hard work, she was able to leave the 24-7 world of news reporting for a much more zen existence.
Each product is made in her home. Chrystal remains committed to using only high quality, vegan ingredients in her geek soap.
Timeline
January 2009: DigitalSoaps establishes website on Etsy. First products include TV Remote Controller, Calculators, PlayStation 2 Controller, Chess Set, Desktop Computer, iPod, Mouse, 3 1/2-inch Disk and Cell Phone.
ONLY ONE EVER MADE. VERY CHALLENGING.
FIRST ONE SOLD EVA. FIRST NES SOAP TO EXIST.
February 2009: After being featured at a PlayStation forum, PS soaps sell out. Owner decides to make a Nintendo soap. Public freaks out in joy. First one sold is clear blue color.
March 2009: First Xbox 360 controller is sold. Color: Clear blue. A clear red one sells the same day. Chrystal begins experimenting with soap paint to add realism to soap. First realistic NES soap is sold March 18. On March 29, First Super Nintendo controller sells.
Notable releases:
April 2009: Chrystal decides to quit her full time reporter job to make soaps. Accepts part time position at same company. Wiimote soap is introduced!
May 2009: First NES soap without soap paint is introduced.
Saga will continue in next update.