Pete's Expert Summary
My human presented this small, fluffy bauble, a "Furblet," with the kind of reverence usually reserved for a fresh tin of tuna. Apparently, it is a miniature version of some larger, more obnoxious creature and is meant to celebrate a human holiday with its garish blue-and-white coloring and promise of "festive" noises. It makes over 45 sounds in a language that is certainly not the sophisticated dialect of the Feline, which immediately marks it as inferior. Its primary features seem to be making noise when prodded and having ears that pop up. The pop-up ears are a minor point of interest, as sudden movement is the cornerstone of any respectable hunt. The keychain, however, suggests it might be dangled, which could elevate it from a simple floor nuisance to a proper aerial target. Still, the threat of it "harmonizing" with others of its kind is enough to make my fur stand on end.
Key Features
- SNO-WAY THE FESTIVE FURBLETS FRIEND: This holiday Furblets friend is a mini Furby toy who brings festive musical cheer! They're great small gifts, stocking stuffers, or rewards for Christmas, Hannukah, or anytime
- PLAYS MUSIC AND SPEAKS FURBISH: Sno-Way is a music toy who plays merry holiday tunes and says funny phrases in Furby language (does not speak human languages). Includes 3 A76/LR44 button cell batteries
- 3 WAYS TO ACTIVATE 45+ SOUNDS: Press the beak for fun feeding noises and tap the heart gem for music. The top of the head powers on and off and activates fun Furbish phrases (ships in try me mode, see instructions)
- KEYCHAIN CLIP FOR ON THE GO: This 2 inch/5 centimeter small plush toy for girls and boys has a removable keychain clip for backpacks or other travel bags. Surface clean only
- PEEKABOO EARS POP OPEN: Fold one or both ears down and press the head to make them pop back up
- HARMONIZE WITH OTHER FURBLETS (SOLD SEPARATELY): Furblets come in different colors and music style personalities. Collect more than one and they'll sing together!
- WORKS WITH FURBY, TOO (SOLD SEPARATELY): If you have the latest Furby from 2023, activate Furdar mode to see what Furby has to say about their "dee noo-lahs" (little friends)
A Tale from Pete the Cat
The object arrived in a small, clear prison, which the human gleefully opened. It was a tiny, fuzzy blue cyclops with enormous, unblinking eyes and ears that were folded over its head like a pathetic, furry helmet. It smelled of plastic and desperation. The human placed it on the grand expanse of the living room rug, a sacrifice to a god it could not comprehend: me. I approached with the silent, deliberate steps of an apex predator assessing a particularly strange-looking beetle. I gave it a cursory sniff. Nothing. It was an inert lump. My human, a creature of simple and predictable habits, then poked its head. The ears snapped open with an audible *thwip!* and it emitted a series of high-pitched, nonsensical chirps. Well now. That was unexpected. The sudden motion activated a deep, primal circuit in my brain. I ignored the ridiculous noises; they were merely the terrified squeals of prey. I extended a single, perfect claw and carefully pressed down on the top of its head. The ears folded. I released. They snapped back up. *Thwip!* Interesting. I repeated the process. Fold. *Thwip!* Fold. *Thwip!* A simple, yet elegant, mechanism. This tiny creature, for all its flaws, possessed a single, redeeming quality. It was a well-engineered button for triggering my sense of superiority. My scientific curiosity piqued, I decided to test its other functions. I tapped the gem on its chest. A tinny, excruciatingly cheerful holiday tune erupted from within its tiny body. It was an assault on the senses, a crime against acoustics. I flattened my ears and issued a low growl, batting it firmly until it rolled under the ottoman, silencing the wretched melody. I retrieved it later, once it had learned its lesson. I tapped its beak, and it made a different set of noises, something my human called "feeding." As if. I am the only one who gets fed in this house. This function was irrelevant. My final analysis is this: the "Sno-Way Furblet" is a deeply flawed entity. Its musical capabilities are an abomination and must be punished swiftly whenever they are activated. Its Furbish language is an insult. However, its pop-up ear function is a minor marvel of engineering. I will permit its existence within my territory under one condition: it is to be used solely as a device for popping ears. It is not a friend. It is not a pet. It is a puzzle box with a single, satisfying solution, and I am the only one smart enough to have figured it out.
