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Lead Review · From: nobasco
Twenty-Six Rubbery Blobs Become a Nocturnal Percussion Orchestra
Pete rejects the squishies as prey, then spends the night nudging each one off the desk to compose a symphony of soft impacts below.

My human seems to have acquired what can only be described as a silent, multi-colored infestation. These "Mochi Squishies," as the package declares, are a collection of 26 small, rubbery facsimiles of various lifeforms, including a few that are a rather insulting interpretation of my own noble species. They are apparently designed for stressed little humans…

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Image of nobasco Squishies, 26 Pack Mochi Squishy Toys - Kawaii Cat Squishys Slow Rising Animals - Party Favors, Goodie Bag, Birthday Gifts, Mini Squishies Stress Reliever Toy Pack
Fig. 1 — the subject
Pete's Verdict
★★★☆☆
Fine instruments for acoustic experiments.
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