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Lead Review · From: GUND
Conceptually Flawed, But Purr-fectly Soft
Our critic roundly condemns the unicorn mashup as an aesthetic catastrophe before grudgingly curling up on it and purring.

My Human has presented me with a GUND creation, a six-inch effigy of that famous, mouthless feline, but grotesquely fused with a mythical horned equine. It's a garish pastel yellow, boasting a rainbow tail that defies all natural laws of camouflage. However, I must concede that the GUND brand implies a certain structural integrity and superior softness, whi…

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Image of GUND Sanrio Hello Kitty Unicorn Plush Toy, Premium Stuffed Animal for Ages 1 and Up, Yellow, 6”
Fig. 1 — the subject
Pete's Verdict
★★★☆☆
Terrible concept, excellent nap pillow.
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