A pamphlet of feline opinion · est. mmxxv
Pete, the resident feline critic
The Pete Gazette
The Diva Starz Desk Reviewed for kids & the grown-ups who shop for them Reviewed from the windowsill
Also Reviewed
Diva Starz
Ghost Coracle Survives the Leviathan Test
★★★☆☆
From the wires — the critic descends upon the next desk shortly. The toys have been warned.
Lead Review · From: Alexa
The Box Beats the Doll Every Single Time
Our critic investigates a talking fashion doll sharing a name with his beloved smart speaker, dismisses it as a false idol, and immediately annexes its packaging.

My human, in their infinite and often baffling quest for my amusement, has unearthed an artifact. It appears to be a collection of miniature, synthetic garments for a plastic homunculus from the year 2001. The primary selling point, if one can call it that, is its supposed "interactivity" tied to the name "Alexa." This is deeply suspicious. While I acknowle…

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Image of ALEXA Diva Starz Interactive Fashions
Fig. 1 — the subject
Pete's Verdict
★☆☆☆☆
The box was always superior
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