Epic Nixie Dildo Shape-Shifting Spirit: review

Epic Nixie Shape-Shifting Spirit, in brief — here’s what you get

Epic Nixie Dildo Shape-Shifting Spirit is a fantasy dildo in silicone without electronics, with a bumpy texture, a tapered shaft, and a flared suction-cup base. The name comes from the nixies in Germanic and Nordic folklore — water spirits that, according to the legend, change their form — and the entire design language is built around that idea: wave-like ridges along the shaft, raised knobs, and a marbled multi-color cast in pink, turquoise, and green.

The specification is brief, because the product has no technology to specify. What there is to go by is size, material, and the suction cup. The manufacturer’s own dimensional drawing states 155 millimeters total, 130 millimeters insertable, and a base of 70 millimeters, with the shaft’s diameter measured at four points: 30, 30, 35, and 40 millimeters from top to bottom. The material is listed by EPIC as hypoallergenic and body-safe liquid silicone. In Sweden, the item is sold by five stores at prices between 195 and 399 SEK, and four of them had it in stock at the price check on September 12, 2026.

This review is about the item with EAN 8435565953669. The number is confirmed by three independent parties: Sexonic lists it as gtin13 and mpn in the page’s structured product data with the brand EPIC, Blush Me lists it as sku in its JSON-LD, and Vuxen prints it as the item number in the quick facts box. None of the five stores lists any size or color variant of Nixie, so unlike several of Epics anal plugs, there is no sister item number here that you can mix it up with.

What is a fantasy dildo, and where does Nixie fit into the category?

Fantasy dildo — in Swedish stores often called a dragon dildo — refers to a dildo that doesn’t try to imitate a penis, but instead has a shape taken from mythology, the animal world, or pure fantasy. The practical reason the category exists isn’t aesthetic but tactile: a form that isn’t realistic can have texture along the entire shaft, and texture creates a different feel during movement than a smooth surface does.

The category is dominated by large products. That’s where Nixie stands out. With 130 millimeters of insertable length and up to 40 millimeters in diameter, it sits in the lower third of what Swedish shops list under dragon dildo — compare with Another World Dildo Pink & Purple, which is 22.4 centimeters long with 19.3 centimeters of insertable length and 5.5 centimeters as its largest diameter. It’s over 6 centimeters more to insert and 1.5 centimeters more in thickness.

In practice, this means that Nixie is a fantasy dildo for the person who wants the texture but not the size. The manufacturer is very clear about this positioning and describes the model as suitable for beginners and for someone looking for a softer and more controlled experience. What can be established purely objectively is that a maximum diameter of 40 millimeters sits close to an average realistic dildo, while the texture and shape don’t.

Who makes Epic Nixie — Epic, Cybersilicock and Dreamlove

Epic is a brand under the Spanish distributor Dreamlove. The trade publication EAN Online reported on May 24, 2024, that Dreamlove launched the EPIC CYBERSILICOCK dildo collection, built around silicone dildos and masturbators and described by the manufacturer itself as inspired by Greek mythology. Nixie is included in that series, even though the specific figure is Germanic rather than Greek — the collection has grown beyond its original framework over time and today includes names such as Kelpie, Cerberus, Hades, Talos and Sidhe.

One thing must be said plainly about the documentation, because it affects how much in this text can be verified: Dreamloves own website refused connection during all attempts on September 12 and 13, 2026. The connection attempts were rejected already at the TCP level, and the Spanish address dreamlove.es redirects to the same server and then responds behind an automatic block. No link to it is therefore included in the source list, because it couldn’t be verified.

The consequence is not that the information is missing, but that it has to be retrieved indirectly. EPIC’s own product text is reproduced verbatim and unedited by several European retailers — the German shop Koschari and the Portuguese EuPoUpo both publish exactly the same five points, in the same order, with the same wording. In addition, the manufacturer’s dimension drawing and characteristic graphics are included in the product image series, and those images are EPIC’s own regardless of which shop distributes them. Where it says "tillverkaren anger" below, the information comes from that material. Where a shop has added something on its own, it is written out.

Measurements: 15.5 centimeters total and 13 centimeters insertable

The dimensions are the most important entry in the specification for a product without electronics, and Nixie belongs to the smaller group of fantasy dildos where the manufacturer actually publishes more than one number. It includes both an overall length, an insertable length, a base diameter, and a measured shaft diameter at several points—and in addition, a drawing that shows where the measurements are taken.

The manufacturer’s own measurement drawing, point by point

The drawing is included in EPIC’s image series and is unusually informative for the category. It states 155 millimeters as the total height from the tabletop surface to the tip, and 130 millimeters as the insertable length, measured from the top side of the flared base. The base is stated as 70 millimeters across.

What makes the drawing valuable is the diameter specifications. Instead of a single figure, it shows four measurement points along the shaft, with arrows marking exactly where they are taken: 40 millimeters just above the base, 35 millimeters a bit higher up, and 30 millimeters at two points further up toward the tip. In other words, the product is thickest closest to the base and tapers as you go upward, which is the opposite order of how a classic realistic dildo looks.

In practice, this means two things. The first is that the thickest section is passed last during insertion, not first—a common objection to dildos with a wide base is that they become hard to receive at the end, and that criticism applies here. The second is that a diameter specification of “3.5 cm” or even “3–4 cm” isn’t enough to understand the product. You need to know that the four centimeters are at the very bottom and that the three centimeters are where you first meet it.

Two sets of measurements from the same manufacturer

Here there is a discrepancy worth presenting, because it runs straight through the entire distribution chain. EPIC publishes two different sets of measurements for the same product, and they differ by five millimeters at three of the four points.

• The measurement drawing states 155 mm total, 130 mm insertable, 70 mm base, and 30–40 mm shaft diameter.
• The product text, the one Koschari and EuPoUpo reproduce word for word, states 15.5 cm total, 13.5 cm insertable, 7.5 cm suction cup, and a single diameter of 3.5 cm.

The overall length is the only number both agree on. The difference shows up in the Swedish shops: Blush Me, SexleksakerOutlet, and Vuxen follow the drawing and state 13 centimeters insertable, while Joyme follows the product text and states 13.5 centimeters. Blush Me goes the farthest and prints both the smallest and largest diameter—3.00 and 4.00 centimeters—which is the most useful wording of the four, because it captures that the product is conical.

Which number should you trust? The drawing. It shows where the measurements are taken, it is more specific, and it is internally consistent with the four diameters. The product text’s 3.5 centimeters is reasonably an average or an approximate value for the shaft’s mid-point, and 13.5 centimeters looks like it has been rounded up. So count on 13 centimeters insertable and at most 4 centimeters thick.

Weight: 165.1 grams — and why the numbers from the stores don’t say so

The manufacturer’s product text states the weight as 165.1 grams. That decimal place suggests an actual weighing rather than a rounded marketing value, and it is reproduced the same way by both Koschari and EuPoUpo. Among the five Swedish stores, only Joyme publishes it at all.

Joyme also states, in its separate shipping field, a weight of 174 grams and dimensions of 147 × 69 × 69 millimeters. These are the store’s own delivery details, not the manufacturer’s, and they should be read as exactly that. Note that 147 millimeters is shorter than the product’s own 155 millimeters, which means this field can hardly refer to a package that holds the item standing upright — it is most likely a placeholder value in the store’s system. Neither the manufacturer nor any of the five stores publishes the real dimensions of the packaging, and none of them publishes what is included in the delivery other than the product itself.

That a weight is published at all is more unusual than you might think. Neither Mythology Kuno Utopia nor Another World Dildo Pink & Purple — the two models compared further down — are listed with any weight at all in the same store’s specification table, despite both being listed with length, insertable length, diameter, material, and color. 165.1 grams is thus one of the few verifiable weight values in the entire category. Practically speaking, a low weight means the product is easy to control with one hand and the suction cup doesn’t have to work against the weight when the shaft is loaded sideways — but it also means it lacks the firmness that some people prefer.

Material: liquid silicone with no published hardness

The material question determines whether the product is still hygienic after five years, and you can’t make up for it with care. EPIC lists a single material for Nixie: high-quality, hypoallergenic, body-safe liquid silicone with a soft, realistic surface that’s meant to be easy to clean. The manufacturer’s own specification graphic reinforces the same point with two labels: "supersoft silicone" and "fully flexible".

What does "liquid silicone" mean in practice

The term comes from the manufacturing method. Liquid silicone rubber — in the industry LSR, liquid silicone rubber — is a two-component silicone that is injected into a mold in a liquid state and cures there. The method gives more even castings with fewer air bubbles than hand casting, and it is a prerequisite for the marbled, multi-color patterns that this entire category is built on: two or more colors flow together in the mold without mixing completely.

What’s important for you as a buyer is that silicone is non-porous. A non-porous surface can be cleaned, because there are no microscopic voids where residues can get trapped. It is the single most important property of a material that is meant to sit against mucous membranes, and that is why the material row carries more weight than almost every other row in this specific specification. A dildo made of molded silicone without seams, openings, or electronics is also as simple a cleaning task as it can get: there is nothing to reach except the surface.

What EPIC, however, does not publish is hardness. No shore hardness is stated anywhere — neither in the product text, in the property image, nor at any of the five Swedish stores. The manufacturer calls the material both "supersoft" and "fully flexible," but those are descriptive words without any measurement value. Since hardness is exactly what determines how a dildo with an embossed structure feels—soft silicone settles after the body, hard silicone pushes back—there is a real gap in the basis. Fun Factory and others that publish shore values do so precisely because the figure can be compared between models in a way that the word "soft" never does.

Phthalates, hypoallergenic — and what isn’t declared

Phthalates are a group of plasticizers used to make plastics, especially flexible, pliable PVC. The Kemikalieinspektionen describes them as substances that can affect the hormone system and make reproduction more difficult, and several of them are therefore restricted or banned within the EU in a large number of products. The sex toy category is a recurring target of supervision just because it contains flexible plastic against skin and mucous membranes.

Silicone doesn’t require phthalate plasticizers to become soft—softness comes from the polymer’s own structure—and therefore the word silicone in a material declaration, by itself, is better information than almost any other entry in a product specification. That is the decisive difference from terms such as TPE or "jelly rubber," which say nothing at all about which plasticizers are included.

But be careful with the wording. EPIC does not expressly state that Nixie is free from phthalates, BPA, or latex. What it says is “hypoallergenic” and “body-safe,” two words without any legal definition, and none of the five Swedish shops adds its own phthalate declaration. That’s a clear difference compared with, for example, Womanizer and Satisfyer, both of which print the three substance groups by name. The material specification silicone makes the question less urgent here than it would be on a soft-molded plastic product—but the absence of an explicit declaration is worth noting, and it’s one of the reasons this model does not get top marks on the material criterion.

The country of manufacture is not published either, by EPIC or by any shop. That’s the norm in this category, but it’s still a gap, since the origin is tied to what kind of supervision the product has actually been subject to.

The suction cup, the shape, and how the structure is intended to work

Without buttons, programs, or a battery, there are three things that determine how the product behaves: the suction cup’s base, the shaft’s conicity, and the surface texture. All three are documented by the manufacturer, two of them with measurements.

Suction cup: 70-millimeter base and the marking “strong suction cup”

The base is flared and wavy in its contour, and the manufacturer’s dimension drawing shows that it measures 70 millimeters across. A separate image in EPIC’s own image series shows the underside of the base with an arrow and the text “strong suction cup.” The product text states the same thing: a firm suction cup that adheres to smooth surfaces and enables hands-free use. The measurement 7.5 centimeters in the product text is the only detail that says something different from the drawing’s 70 millimeters.

What a suction cup actually requires to work is worth spelling out, because it’s the function that’s most often described as disappointing in customer reviews across the entire category. It needs a smooth, tight, non-porous surface: tile, bathtub enamel, a mirror glass, a lacquered panel. It doesn’t adhere to grout lines, to texture, to untreated wood, or to plastic with a matte surface. The surface should be clean and lightly moistened, and the edges should be pressed down all the way around before you press down the middle—the air in the center is what should come out, not air at the edges that should be pulled in.

A 70-millimeter base is in the mid-range. It’s wide enough to provide real grip on tile and wide enough to function as a safety brake during anal use, but it’s narrower than on several of the larger fantasy dildos, where 8–9-centimeter bases are common. Since the product weighs only about 165 grams, the low weight is an advantage here: the lighter the product is, the less leverage it creates against the suction cup when the shaft is loaded sideways.

The structure: bumps, ridges, and a shaft that tapers upward

The surface is covered with raised, oval bumps arranged in irregular rows, with sweeping ridges between them. The top is rounded and blunt rather than pointed, and the transition between the tip and the shaft is marked but not sharp. There is no edge, no crown, and no undercut of the kind that creates the sharp “click” of a realistic model.

The combination with conical taper is intentional. Because the shaft is narrowest at the very top—30 millimeters—and thickest at the bottom—40 millimeters—the filling gradually increases the farther into the product you go. What you can conclude is that a conical shape of this kind makes it possible to stop at any level and get a different thickness, instead of having just one fixed overall size. For a model that is explicitly aimed at beginners, it’s a logical design.

The structure also has a practical consequence that is rarely spelled out in store texts: it increases friction. Textured, bumpy silicone grips the mucous membrane more than smooth silicone does, which means you’ll need more lubricant than with a smooth model of the same size. Expect to apply more than you think, and to reapply during use.

Can Epic Nixie be used anally?

The flared base is the design detail that makes anal use possible in the first place—it works as a stop and prevents the product from being pulled inside. The 70-millimeter base is well proportioned relative to the 40-millimeter shaft, which is the ratio that matters. Swedish stores also place the model in their dragon dildo categories, where both vaginal and anal use are the normal case.

At the same time, it has to be said plainly: EPIC does not state in its product text that Nixie is intended for anal use, and none of the five Swedish stores do either. Vuxen lists the features as intense stimulation, unique design, unique stimulating texture, hands-free stimulation, suction cup, and use alone or with a partner—but not anal use. It’s different from, for example, Mythology Kuno Utopia, which Blush Me explicitly describes as designed for safe anal play. If you want a product that the manufacturer itself has constructed and described for anal use, it’s worth choosing one where it says so.

This general advice applies regardless of the product: use plenty of water-based lube, take your time, and never let go of a product for anal use unless the base is wider than the widest part of the shaft. Here it is—allowing a 30-millimeter margin.

Water resistance: “waterproof” without an ingress protection rating

The manufacturer’s feature image labels the product with the word “waterproof,” along with an umbrella symbol. That’s the entire commitment. No IP rating is published by either EPIC or any of the five stores, and there’s no measured value you can refer to.

Why an ingress protection rating matters even without electronics

An IP rating comes from the international standard IEC 60529, which defines enclosure classes for electrical equipment. The second digit indicates protection against water: 4 for splashes from all directions, 6 for powerful water jets, and 7 for immersion to a depth of one meter for 30 minutes. So the difference between “splash-proof” and “tolerates immersion” is not a nuance but two different tests.

The standard is written for electrical equipment, and a solid silicone cast without a battery, motor, buttons, or charging port has no cavity where water can seep in and no electronics that can short-circuit. That’s why manufacturers in this category almost never classify their products, and in practical terms it’s reasonable: there’s nothing to protect. What can be stated is that a one-piece silicone dildo in practice tolerates both rinsing and immersion, and that the absence of a classification here doesn’t mean the same thing as it does with a vibrator.

But still don’t list it as a verified attribute. The word “waterproof” on a product image is a promise with no testing behind it, and the only thing that is actually backed up is the material. Treat water resistance as a result of the product being solid silicone—not something the manufacturer has documented.

Cleaning, lubricant, and storage

Rinse the product in lukewarm water before and after each use, and use fragrance-free soap or a cleaning product intended for intimate products. Be extra careful in the recesses between the bumps and in the transition between the shaft and the base—those are the only places where residue can end up staying on an otherwise smooth cast. Let it air-dry or wipe it with a clean towel.

The lube question has a clear answer for all silicone products: use water-based lube. Silicone-based lube breaks down the silicone surface over time and makes it porous, and a porous surface can no longer be cleaned properly—only replaced. Oil-based products such as coconut oil leave a film that’s difficult to remove and also binds dirt. Since Nixie’s structure increases friction, the choice of lube is more practically significant here than on a smooth model.

For storage, there’s a rule that’s specific to multi-colored silicone: don’t let it lie in direct contact with other silicone products for long periods of time. Different silicone blends can react with each other and produce sticky surfaces or color transfer. A separate pouch or a separate compartment solves it. The manufacturer does not publish whether a storage pouch is included in the delivery, and none of the five shops state any delivery contents beyond the product.

Durability: what wears out, and what doesn’t

A product without electronics has no component that ages on its own. There is no lithium-ion battery that loses capacity with charge cycles, no motor that gets sluggish, and no charging connector to misplace. That is the structural advantage of the whole product type, and it’s worth factoring in when comparing the price to a vibrating model in the same price range.

Two things still wear out, though. The first is the suction cup: the rubber lip at the edge is the thinnest part of the molding and the part that has to work the hardest, and suction power decreases if the lip deforms or gets a scratch. The second is the surface. Silicone can handle a lot, but the structure with raised knobs means more edges that can catch on fingernails, zippers, or other objects in a drawer. Both of these are storage problems rather than usage problems.

Is a warranty period published for Epic Nixie?

No. Neither EPIC nor any of the five Swedish stores publish a warranty period for this product. That’s normal in the category—a product without electronics has no functional components to guarantee—but that means the only protection you have is the one required by law. In practical terms, it’s not a small thing: the right to complain under konsumentköplagen is three years and applies regardless of what the manufacturer promises or chooses not to promise. More about that further down.

Epic Nixie compared with the alternatives

Three comparisons are relevant: against the nearest competitor in the same size, against a significantly larger fantasy dildo, and against a product from the same brand with a different idea. All measurements and prices below are taken from each product page at Blush Me, the same shop that sells Nixie the cheapest among those that have it in stock, which makes the prices directly comparable.

Against Mythology Kuno Utopia 15,5 cm—same size, 50 SEK cheaper

Mythology Kuno Utopia Dildo 15,5 cm is the most direct competitor you can find. Blush Me states a total length of 15,50 centimeters, an insertable length of 13,00 centimeters, and a largest diameter of 4,00 centimeters—so identical measurements to Nixie according to the dimension drawing, down to the decimal. Both are multi-colored silicone with a suction cup, both are in the store’s dragon dildo category, and both lack electronics.

The differences are in three places. Price: Kuno costs 249 SEK at Blush Me versus Nixie’s 299 SEK—so 50 SEK less for the same measurements. Documentation: Kuno lacks a published minimum diameter, while Nixie has four measurement points along the shaft in the manufacturer’s own drawing, which gives a clearer picture of how the product tapers. Area of use: Blush Me explicitly describes Kuno as designed for safe anal play, while neither EPIC nor the stores make a corresponding assurance about Nixie.

The conclusion is that the two are interchangeable in terms of measurements but not in terms of the insertable base. If you want the cheapest possible silicone fantasy dildo in this size, Kuno is 50 SEK cheaper and explicitly intended for anal use as well. If you want to know exactly where the thickness is located before you buy, Nixie is the only one of the two that gives you a drawing.

Compared to Another World Dildo Pink & Purple 22.4 cm — an entirely different size class

Another World Dildo Pink & Purple costs 395 SEK at Blush Me, i.e. 96 SEK more than Nixie. For that money, you get a significantly larger product: 22.40 centimeters total length, 19.30 centimeters insertable, and 5.50 centimeters as the largest diameter, molded in what the store calls high-quality silicone.

In terms of actual difference, it’s 6.3 centimeters more insertable length and 1.5 centimeters more in thickness. This is not an upgrade but another choice: 19.3 centimeters is more than what most people use in practice, and 55 millimeters in diameter is clearly above what a beginner should reasonably start with. Conversely, Nixie isn’t an option at all if that’s the size you’re after.

What makes the comparison interesting is the price relationship. 96 SEK extra for almost 50 percent more insertable length and close to double the volume shows that the price in this category doesn’t follow material usage particularly well. The price difference between fantasy dildos is more about brand, design, and the store’s margin than about how much silicone went into it.

Compared to Epic Vrakos Dragon Egg — the same brand, the same price, different idea

Epic Vrakos Dragon Egg Anal Plug 11.5 cm costs 299 SEK at Blush Me — exactly the same price as Nixie. That makes the comparison straightforward: same manufacturer, same store, same price tag, two completely different designs.

Vrakos is an anal plug with an egg-shaped body, built around diameter rather than length, and intended to stay in place. Nixie is a dildo built around length and structure, intended to be moved. Neither one replaces the other. What they have in common is the brand’s design language and the same material specification, and what they have in common in terms of drawbacks is the documentation: neither one publishes hardness, warranty period, or country of manufacture.

If you’re buying for the shape and you like EPIC’s style, then it’s worth knowing that the brand has several products in the same price range with the same material description but completely different functions. If it’s a dildo with a suction cup you want, Nixie is the one of the two that has it.

Price range: 195 to 399 SEK at five stores

Five Swedish stores sell the item with EAN 8435565953669. Cheapest in the lineup is Sexonic at 195 SEK, most expensive is Joyme at 399 SEK. That’s 204 SEK, or just over a 104 percent difference for exactly the same article number, the same colorway, and the same packaging.

The inventory situation, however, completely changes the picture. Sexonic, which has by far the lowest price, was the only one of the five that was listed as sold out in the price check on September 12, 2026. That means the cheapest price you could actually order at was 299 SEK, at either Blush Me or SexleksakerOutlet, which were at exactly the same level. After that, Vuxen at 349 and Joyme at 399. So the range among shops where the item was in stock is 299 to 399 SEK, a difference of 100 SEK or 33 percent—considerably narrower than the 104 percent that the entire flow suggests.

This is a recurring pattern worth recognizing: shops that list a product as sold out may keep an old or a clearance price in the feed, and that price is rarely what you end up paying when the item comes back in. Therefore, always sort by stock status before you sort by price.

Vuxen also publishes information worth paying attention to: the shop states that the lowest price in the last 30 days was 349 SEK, i.e. the same as the current price. That suggests the model hasn’t been on sale at that shop during the period, which in turn makes it less likely that you’ll miss a promotion by buying now.

The prices in the table above are updated when the shops’ product feeds are updated, but always check the final price at checkout. In this price range, shipping costs make up a significant portion of the total: Vuxen lists free shipping only from 799 SEK and Joyme only from 899 SEK, and the product costs at both shops less than half of that. Shipping could therefore very well be the item that determines which shop is cheapest overall.

Who is Epic Nixie for—and who isn’t it for?

It’s for you if you want a fantasy dildo with clear structure but don’t want to go up in size. 13 centimeters insertable and up to 4 centimeters in diameter are manageable dimensions, and the conical shape lets you choose thickness by choosing depth. It’s for you who wants massive silicone with no electronics to charge, clean around, or wait for to break. And it’s for you who wants to be able to use the product hands-free against tile or the edge of a bathtub—70 millimeters base and 165 grams in weight are a good combination for just that.

It’s not for you if you’re looking for size: Another World offers 6.3 centimeters more insertable length for 96 SEK more. It’s not for you if you want the lowest possible price on a silicone item in this size—Mythology Kuno Utopia has identical dimensions for 50 SEK less. It’s not for you if you require a published shore hardness, a material declaration that mentions phthalates by name, or a guarantee period, because none of these are published. And it’s not for you if you want the manufacturer itself to have explicitly stated that the product is intended for anal use, because EPIC doesn’t write that.

One last thing belongs in the decision, and it has to do with expectations rather than specifications. Products in this category are often bought as much for how they look as for what they do, and Nixie is noticeably more interesting to look at than a realistic dildo in the same price range. It’s a completely legitimate reason to buy—but it’s worth being aware that it’s what you’re paying for, because a smooth silicone model with the same measurements costs less.

Warranty, complaints, and right of withdrawal

As noted above, neither EPIC nor any of the five stores publishes a voluntary manufacturer warranty for Nixie. What applies is therefore exclusively your statutory rights, and they are not insignificant.

According to konsumentköplagen, you have three years to make a complaint about defects in the item. An original defect—such as a crack in the casting, a suction cup that never sticks, a bubble in the silicone—is therefore something you can complain about for three years regardless of the fact that no manufacturer has promised anything at all. For a product of this kind, in practice it provides better protection than most voluntary warranties, because what can go wrong with a solid silicone casting is almost always a manufacturing defect rather than wear and tear.

For distance purchases, you also have a right of withdrawal for fourteen days under the Act on distance contracts and off-premises contracts. Be aware that in practice the right of withdrawal is limited for hygiene items that have been removed from a sealed package—this is exactly the type of product for which the exception is written. The right to make a complaint for defects, however, always applies, even if the package has been opened. If you have questions about what applies in your case, Konsumentverket guides you via Hallå konsument.

A practical tip: if you can, check the casting before breaking the seal, and photograph the package when you open it. For a product without a warranty and without a serial number, the receipt and the photo of the unbroken seal are the only evidence you have if something turns out to be wrong.