Pete's Expert Summary
So, the Human has presented me with a 'Tea Hedgehog' from the esteemed GUND establishment. I must admit, GUND's legacy of quality precedes them, so I won't dismiss it out of hand like some common, fluff-filled monstrosity from the discount bin. Its purported 'super-soft' texture and substantial 10-inch size suggest it could serve as a moderately acceptable pillow or, perhaps, a worthy opponent for a ceremonial disemboweling. The most peculiar feature is its curved shape, allegedly designed to "look into your eyes." A bit presumptuous, if you ask me. While its primary function seems to be 'cuddling' for small, loud humans, its high-end construction might just save it from being a complete waste of my perfectly good napping schedule.
Key Features
- HEDGEHOG PLUSH: Tea is a beautifully crafted hedgehog with super-soft chestnut-colored plush material. This crescent-shaped hedgehog sits at 10” and has a curved shape designed to look into your eyes, making a special, cuddly moment of every squeeze
- SOFT & HUGGABLE: This adorable plush toy features surface-washable construction for easy cleaning and is made from a soft, premium material that meets our famous GUND quality standards. Do not machine-wash. Appropriate for ages 1 and up
- GIFT WITH GUND: Our plush dolls, teddy bears, sensory toys and stuffed animals make timeless birthday and baby shower gifts, anniversary gifts, and gifts for every other occasion. GUND baby toys, kids toys, and plushies are cuddly friends for life
- QUALITY CUDDLES: Our award-winning bears and kids toys appeal to animal lovers everywhere, known for their unmatched quality and huggable plush designs. From toddlers to adults of all ages, GUND toys are cherished for play, collecting and cuddling
- PREMIER PLUSH: As one of America’s first soft toy makers, GUND has crafted unique and classic teddy bears and plush animals for 125 years. Today we proudly carry this legacy and stand by our kids toys, known globally for quality and innovation
- Includes: 1 GUND Tea Hedgehog 10” Plush, Poly Bag
- Covered by the Spin Master Care Commitment. See below for full details
A Tale from Pete the Cat
The Human placed the new *thing* on the Persian rug—my Persian rug—and then left the room, humming. It was a stout, chestnut-colored creature, unnaturally still. Its most unsettling feature was its posture; a permanent, curved deference that aimed its tiny, black bead eyes directly at my vantage point on the leather armchair. It was an invitation. Or a challenge. I decided to treat it as a formal summons. I descended with the silence befitting my station, my white paws making no sound on the hardwood floor. A low, slow circle was in order, my tail giving a single, contemplative twitch. The air around it was clean, smelling only of newness and the faint, cloying scent of the Human's optimism. I extended a single, perfect white paw, claws sheathed, and prodded its flank. The plush gave way with a luxurious softness GUND is known for, but the object itself didn't flinch. It just... stared. The interrogation had begun. My first test: The Stare-Down. I narrowed my eyes, pouring every ounce of my predatory dominance and existential ennui into my gaze. The hedgehog met it without flinching. Next, the Tail-Lash Warning, a sharp *thwump-thwump* against the floorboards that usually sends dust bunnies fleeing in terror. Nothing. Finally, the ultimate gambit: the Slow Blink. An offer of truce, a sign of trust between equals. The hedgehog, of course, did not blink back. It did not need to. In its unyielding, silent gaze, I understood. It wasn't challenging me; it was acknowledging my authority. It was a silent sentinel, a stoic subordinate. It passed the tests. This was no mere plaything to be batted under the sofa and forgotten. This was a subject, a steadfast and loyal constable ready to stand watch. I gave it a deliberate, approving sniff, then turned my back on it—the highest honor—and curled up against its soft, supportive form. Let it guard my sleep. Its name is 'Tea,' the Human said. A ridiculous name. From this day forward, he shall be known as Sergeant Spines. His watch has begun.
