Pete's Expert Summary
My Human, in her infinite and often baffling wisdom, has procured what appears to be a plush purple creature hiding an inferior plastic one. The primary appeal, from my highly evolved perspective, is the initial plush costume. It has the potential for a decent nap spot, provided its synthetic fur doesn't hold too much static. The subsequent "unboxing" of ten so-called surprises is a tedious ritual of crinkling plastic and tiny, losable objects designed to be batted under the heaviest furniture. The true prize seems to be the miniature bear totem, a perfectly-sized tribute for a superior being such as myself. The rest—the gangly doll, its garish fashions, and especially the promise of "fun" involving water—is an utter waste of my waking hours.
Key Features
- With 10 surprises in 1 package, Barbie Cutie Reveal Care Bears dolls deliver the cutest unboxing experience with plush friends, fashions and transforming fun!
- Which doll will you reveal? Unbox to find fan-favorite Share Bear with purple plush costume featuring winking face and heart lollipop graphic -- so cute and lovable!
- Lift the costume head and reveal a Barbie fashion doll with long, blonde hair streaked with purple, posable joints and twinkle-shine eye details!
- Open the 4 surprise bags to find fashions and accessories like a skirt, headband, sunglasses, pair of shoes, sponge-comb and matching mini Share Bear!
- Kids can dress and style Barbie doll by reversing the costume top to find a super-soft fleece jacket with a fun print -- the costume head turns into a bed for the mini Care Bears friend, too!
- Use icy cold and warm water to transform Barbie doll's hair with color streaks and a new look -- repeat again and again!
- This series of Barbie Cutie Reveal dolls makes a great gift for kids 3 to 7 years old, especially fans of the Care Bears and those who love spreading sharing, caring and togetherness!
A Tale from Pete the Cat
The intrusion arrived in a loud, crinkly box, an offense to the quiet dignity of my afternoon sunbeam. My Human placed the thing on the floor, and from the plastic prison emerged a fuzzy, purple head with a single, winking eye. It stared at me, a silent, plush mockery. An imposter. There is only room for one soft, gray, impossibly handsome creature in this domain, and this purple interloper was clearly a challenge to my authority. I watched from the arm of the sofa, my tail a metronome of irritation, as the Human committed the first indignity: she decapitated it. I expected a hollow shell, perhaps a place to store my spare mousies. Instead, she pulled a pale, long-limbed homunculus from within the fuzzy suit. A Barbie. I sighed, a deep, guttural sound of profound disappointment. Another one. All plastic angles and synthetic hair. My interest evaporated. I began meticulously grooming my left shoulder, a clear signal that this whole affair was beneath my notice. The Human then proceeded to dismember the packaging further, revealing a skirt, some shoes, and other useless plastic trifles. Just as I was about to dismiss the entire episode and demand a treat for my troubles, a glimmer of value appeared. From a small, crinkly bag emerged a miniature version of the purple creature. It was small. It was soft. It was, in essence, pre-killed prey of the highest quality. This, I understood. This was an offering. A tiny, silent supplicant. The Human, in her ignorance, chattered about how "cute" it was, completely missing the solemnity of the moment. The final act of absurdity was when she took the large, hollowed-out purple head and declared it a "bed" for the tiny totem. A bed! The sheer audacity. I waited, with the patience of a predator, for her to be distracted by the glowing rectangle in her hand. Then, I made my move. A silent leap from the sofa, a soft landing on the rug. With a single, expert hook of my claw, I liberated the miniature bear from its ridiculous throne. I trotted over to my own plush bed, deposited my new prize, and curled around it. As for the purple head, I gave it a solid swat, sending it skittering into the dark void beneath the entertainment center. The tribute has been accepted; its gaudy vessel has been discarded. Order is restored.
