A pamphlet of feline opinion · est. mmxxv
Pete, the resident feline critic
The Pete Gazette
The MEGA BLOKS Desk Reviewed for kids & the grown-ups who shop for them Reviewed from the windowsill
Lead Review · From: Mega Brands
Plastic Mountain Range Conquered, One Paw at a Time
Our critic dismisses the blocks as an invasion but grudgingly crowns himself king of a wobbly nine-block tower before sending it magnificently to the floor.

My human has presented me with a gargantuan, crinkly sack filled with what appear to be oversized, brightly colored plastic tumors. I am told these 150 "Mega Bloks" are for the small, loud human, ostensibly to help its "growing mind." From my perspective, their primary function seems to be creating a treacherous, multi-colored obstacle course across my pref…

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Image of MEGA BLOKS First Builders Toddler Blocks Toys Set, Deluxe Building Bag with 150 Pieces and Storage, Blue, Ages 1+ Years
Fig. 1 — the subject
Pete's Verdict
★★★☆☆
Worthy adversaries, earned my grudging respect.
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