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Pete, the resident feline critic
The Pete Gazette
The Music Puzzle Desk Reviewed for kids & the grown-ups who shop for them Reviewed from the windowsill
Lead Review · From: Springbok
Thick Pieces Make Superior Projectiles, Human
Our critic ignores the nostalgic record-store image entirely, rating this Springbok on the superior heft and skitter-velocity of its random-cut pieces.

It appears my human has acquired yet another flat box of colorful clutter. This one is from a brand called Springbok, and it promises to recreate some dusty old "Main Street Melody Shop." While the image of disorganized human artifacts holds zero appeal for me, I am intrigued by the specifications. The pieces are described as thick and "random cut." This is…

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Image of Majestic Value Brand 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Featuring Top Album Covers Throughout The Years
Fig. 1 — the subject
Pete's Verdict
★★★★☆
A treasure trove worth curating.
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