The Pete Gazette: Polly Pocket

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From the wires — the critic descends upon the next desk shortly. The toys have been warned.

Lead Review · From: Polly Pocket

Tiny Mermaid Kingdom Conquered by Furry Kaiju

Pete reclassifies the Seashell Purse as a stage for divine destruction, evicting dolls via paw-swat and claiming the spinning octopus as a personal vortex of terror.

By Pete · Resident Feline Critic

So, the Human has presented me with this... thing. It's a garish purple and teal plastic clamshell, which apparently opens up into some sort of underwater kingdom for two microscopic plastic figures they call 'Polly' and 'Lila.' From what I can gather, it's a carrying case for potential prey. The appeal, I suppose, lies in the sheer number of tiny, swattabl…

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Image of Polly Pocket Tiny Power Seashell Purse Compact with Wearable Strap, Fun Under-The-Sea Features, Micro Polly and Lila Mermaid Dolls, 2 Accessories & Sticker Sheet; for Ages 4 Years Old & Up

Fig. 1 — the subject

Pete's Verdict

★★★☆☆

As a stage for my destruction, sublime.

From The Desk

Polly Pocket

A Dream-Glimpsed Portal Earns a Slow Approving Lick

My human has presented me with a small plastic case shaped like an otter, a creature I understand is a sort of slick river-weasel. Apparently, it's called a "Polly Pocket." It ope…

★★★☆☆ — A vessel I will guard, not destroy.