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Pete, the resident feline critic
The Pete Gazette
The Playskool Desk Reviewed for kids & the grown-ups who shop for them Reviewed from the windowsill
Lead Review · From: Playskool
Pete Silences the Machine, Claims Five Spheres
Our critic endures the ball popper's tinny jingles and toddler shrieks long enough to steal its five colorful balls for a private, music-free patrol of the hardwood.

It appears the humans have procured another plastic monstrosity, this time from a brand called "Playskool," which sounds dreadfully condescending. It's a vertical labyrinth for spherical objects, a sort of gaudy, air-powered fountain designed to mesmerize the small, clumsy human. The principle seems to be this: drop a ball in, press a button, and a gust of …

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Image of Playskool Busy Ball Popper Toy For Toddlers And Babies 9 Months And Up With 5 Balls (Amazon Exclusive)
Fig. 1 — the subject
Pete's Verdict
★★★☆☆
Ignore the noise; keep the balls.
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