Sumo Omni: My Son's Dream Come True (And How You Can Win One)

This giveaway is now closed. Scroll to the bottom of the comments to see who won.

Before I start this review, let me say that this is NOT a paid review of any sort. I'm giving an open, honest evaluation of this product without any financial incentive. Though I'd be open to a financial incentive if anyone wanted to offer me one. ;-)

I'd seen that the people at Somo had been giving their products to many bloggers to try. So I contacted them and they sent me a free Sumo Omni to use and review. That was a couple weeks ago, the results are now in, and I can report that the item has been a HUGE hit in our house.

But before I get to that, let me describe what this is. (You can click the link above if you want to see for yourself -- they have pictures and even demos.) It's basically a large (4.5' x 5.5') bag filled with Sumo "beads." To me, it's a huge, upper end bean bag chair. It's made with rip-proof nylon, so no need to worry about breaking, and it comes in 10 different colors. Best of all, you can make it into almost any shape, so you can sit on it, recline on it, sit on it -- you name it.

I'd say that it works best in either a rec room or an entertainment room. We have it in our living room, which is a place that won't work for many people. But since our living room is such a hodge podge of furniture anyway, it's fine there. It would work in the living room of a younger person -- either single or couple -- that's designed in a bit trendier fashion.

Why has it been such a hit with us? Three words: kids...video...games. My son loves to use the Sumo Omni to relax and play his video games (I still have to use the chair.) We had thought about getting him one of those video game chairs for Christmas, but he likes the Sumo Omni better (we asked him -- he's used the other chairs at friends' houses.) It's also a hit with my daughter, but she doesn't get to use it nearly as much since my son is on it all the time.

The only "issue" with the item is the cost -- it's $129. I think you can look at this two ways. First, you can say "wow, that's a lot for a bean bag chair -- even an upper end one." Or you could compare it to other furniture you might buy in its place -- a video game chair, lounge chair, etc. The Sumo people have a "competitor's price" on their site of $229. I'm not sure how realistic that price is, but if it's even close, then $129 is a bargain.

But for you, dear Free Money Finance reader, you can get a Sumo Omni for FREE. Here's how:

1. Leave a comment below -- any comment.

2. Sometime later this week, I'll stop by the post, stop the submissions, and name the winner (picked at random).

3. It will be that person's responsibility to check back to see if they are a winner and then email me their contact information.

4. I'll send the winner's info to the Sumo people, and they'll send him/her a Sumo Omni.

A few rules for these giveaways:

1. I will be the complete and final judge.

2. Legal disclaimer: I can not guarantee safe delivery of the items. The Sumo people have been great to work with (they sent me my chair with no problem) and I'm sure all will be fine, but since I can't control the product being shipped and delivered, I won't be held accountable if there's a mess up.

3. If you win something and do not contact me within a week of winning, I reserve the right to give your prize away to another winner. Note again: I won't track down the winners -- it's your responsibility to come back and see if you won.

4. Local laws, rules, and regulations apply.

Good luck! Post a comment below for your chance to win!

Comments

[Randy C.]

must...win...comfy...chair...

[Mrs.W]

It looks fun... I'm sure your kids do love it. I'd have a hard time keeping the husband off, myself!

[Traciatim]

Wow, count me in on that contest. That thing looks pretty amazing.

[Michelle Foster]

Sounds like a great chair for my 12 year old son. He always takes over the couch!

[FrigidDigit]

Me me please!!! I'd love to have one of those! AND I read FMF regularly :)

[Mondonut]

I'd be happy to "take a seat"! Looks really versatile...

[Mondonut]

I'd be happy to "take a seat"! Looks really versatile...

[Greg]

Neato! I bet my kids will love it!

[Scott Moonen]

FMF, thanks for the opportunity to enter this contest.

[Jeremy]

$129 isn't bad for an "upper end" bean bag chair. Check these guys out for a comparison: http://www.lovesac.com/

[Josh A.]

It's been ages since I used a bean bag chair. I'll take a seat.

[Mark]

Great site with interesting topics.

[BradM]

This may be a Christmas present even if I don't win it. What do you get someone that's hard to buy for....maybe a Sumo Omni.

[JH]

Free beats $129 any day!

[Tim]

Sure, I will take a Sumo Omni seat. :)

[Tim]

I'd be happy to try the Sumo out.

[buhler]

It would fit perfectly in our Den, would love to have one.

[Rabbit]

All you had to mention was that it's a gamers chair!!

[rdub98]

Thanks again for a great giveaway!

[Brandon Barkley]

Oooh pick me! Pick me! Oooh Oooh Oooh *waves hand in air frantically*

[Young Cheung]

Hmmm...seems like a tool for frugality to me. Reading up on personal finance lately, frugality and saving up are common advice for successful personal finance. This bean bag's multiple use is perfect for frugal investment in furniture! For a soon to be college grad like me who will also very soon move out and venture the world, I think it'll serve nicely as a sofa, chair, and bed in my future living quarters. If I ever do get one I'll name it "The Beans to be Lean" ;)

[Cindy]

I would love to win this one! My kids don't play video games yet, but their mother does!

[Tim]

I would love on!

[Miss Grad]

Looks comfy!

[Mike B]

Might as well put my name in. Those chairs look great.

[Chief Family Officer]

We just donated our glider (the risk of danger to little hands and feet was just too great) so we could definitely use a new chair!

[Lauren B]

You know, I remember when I was young and we had a bean bag chair, I was desperate to know what was inside of it...so of course I opened it and promptly dumped it on the garage floor.

We found those little beads for YEARS. YEARS!

It was totally worth it, though.

[Matt]

Nice chair - something to consider!

[Eric F]

Please throw my name in the hat! That is a little pricey, but I wouldn't mind giving it a shot.

[Big AL]

Sounds like something I'd like to try for free!

[Lance]

Awesome chair, I'd like to have one of those! Thanks!

[Brandon]

cool. maybe i'll win a free sumo omni!

[Colin]

My xbox just got the "three rings of death" but I'm sure I could find another use besides video gaming for this awesome piece of lounge furniture!

[Rich]

Great! Another give away. I love these!

[Doug]

Looks like a great product. My pregnant wife probably won't find much pleasure with climbing in and out of it but that leaves more Sumo Omni time for me!! ;)

[Cigar Jack]

I want one! Thanks for the Contest!

[Esther]

I would love this. I've been wanting one forever but it doesn't quite fit into my budget yet.... and have i mentioned that winning this would be a bright spark in the middle of a very dull and dreary week of exams.... :P

[Scott Johnson]

Wow. I'd love a seat like that! (And I'd make the kids use the chair and I'll use the Sumo Omni!)

[Brian O'Shea]

That looks comfortable....good present for my wife.

[Emily Cassidy]

I live in a small 300 sq ft studio and this looks like it would be the perfect piece of extra comfy furniture without being a big space hog.

Thanks for the idea!

[One Day at a Time]

Not having any furniture, this sounds fantastic! Thanks for the giveaway

[Tracee F]

Looks like a great chair. We're having to scale down our living room furniture since we moved to a smaller house, and something like this looks perfect.

[George]

This would be a great gift for my 5 and 3 year old. Thanks for the opportunity!

[Matt]

This looks like it would make an excellent addition to my hodge podge living room as well! Thanks for the contest.

[Monika]

comfy chairs make comfy homes.

[mxus]

It looks very useful!! Thanks for the review and the change to try it for free.

[RobK]

That looks great! Thanks for the contest!

[JSmithers]

Beads beads the magical fruit, wait, that's not right.

[dianefromPA]

Great blog, enjoy reading it! A Sumo Omni would just be a bonus.

[Evan]

I hope I win the chair!