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Pete, the resident feline critic
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The Snow Sports Desk Reviewed for kids & the grown-ups who shop for them Reviewed from the windowsill
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SportsStuff
Snowboard Serves Nobly as Bridge to Forbidden Catnip
★★★☆☆
Hey! Play!
Kibble Puck Press Changes Everything
★★★★☆
Soared
Padded Shorts Lose; Their Bag Wins Unconditionally
★★★☆☆
From the wires — the critic descends upon the next desk shortly. The toys have been warned.
Lead Review · From: Bodyprox
Padding Arrives; Pete Identifies a Superior Landing Zone
Our critic dismisses the human's clumsy armor but discovers its EVA foam makes an impeccable portable silencer for his late-night shelf-clearing operations.
By Pete · Resident Feline Critic

My human, in a display of their typical lack of coordination and foresight, has acquired what appears to be a form of personal armor for their hindquarters. It's called the "Bodyprox Protective Padded Shorts," a black, web-like garment designed to cushion their falls during undignified "action sports." Honestly, the very concept is an insult to felines ever…

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Image of Bodyprox Protective Padded Shorts for Snowboard,Skate and Ski,3D Protection for Hip,Butt and Tailbone (Large) Black
Fig. 1 — the subject
Pete's Verdict
★★★★☆
Essential gear for the discerning saboteur.
From The Desk
Image of Max Fun 4 Pack Snowball Maker Snow Ball Toys Games with Handle for Kids Outdoor Indoor Winter Snowball Fight Maker Tool Clip with Drawstring Bag
Max Fun
Duck Honored, Football Maker Exiled Beneath the Sofa

My human, in their infinite and often misguided wisdom, has procured a set of brightly colored plastic clamps from a brand named "Max Fun." The claim is that these tools—shaped li…

★★★☆☆ — The bag alone redeems this set.
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Image of LEGO Friends Holiday Ski Slope and Café 41756 Building Toy Set, Creative Fun for Ages 9+ with 3 Mini-Dolls and Lots of Accessories, A Gift for Kids Who Love Snow Sports or Role Playing
LEGO
Plastic Fox Banished; Kingdom of Whims Declared Open

So, the human has presented me with a box of colorful, clicky plastic rectangles. Apparently, this is a "LEGO Friends Holiday Ski Slope and Café." Fr…

★★★★☆
Image of DJofy Winter Sports Building Block Toy Set, Wooden Action Figures with Assembly Playland Map, Sports Board Game, Wooden Toy Playset of Snow Ski and Ice Block Set, for Baby Toddler Kids Children
DJofy
Wooden Athletes Make Excellent Dominoes, Notes Observer

Honestly, my human seems to believe my opinion is required for every parcel that breaches our home's defenses. This latest box disgorged a collection…

★★★★☆
Image of BelugaDesign Padded Shorts Knee Set | Women Winter Sports Ski Snowboard 3D Impact Pad | Adjustable Breathable Protective Gear Butt Hip Knee Brace
BelugaDesign
Staff Bent Double; Imperial Dais Secured

My human has presented me with what appears to be a wearable lumpy pillow system from a brand called "BelugaDesign." It is, I deduce, a set of padded…

★★★★☆
Image of BigMouth Inc. 4 ft Inflatable Snow Tube for Kids and Adults, Heavy Duty PVC Sled for Tubing & Sledding, Easy Grip Handles, Easy Deflate and Store - Cheeseburger
BigMouth Inc
Giant Cheeseburger Fails Taste Test, Passes Nap Test

My human, in their infinite and often baffling wisdom, has acquired what appears to be a monument to their most gluttonous fantasies: a four-foot-wid…

★★★☆☆
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