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Pete, the resident feline critic
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From the wires — the critic descends upon the next desk shortly. The toys have been warned.
Lead Review · From: GUND
Ears Pass Inspection; Audio Remains a Criminal Offense
Our critic grants Flappy a conditional stay of execution after the hypnotic ear-flap engineering overrides his outrage at the tinny peek-a-boo soundtrack.
By Pete · Resident Feline Critic

My human, in their infinite and often misguided wisdom, has procured a "Flappy the Elephant." The brand, GUND, is respectable; I've found their plush creations to be of a superior quality for biscuit-making and as pillows. This particular specimen is a gray pachyderm, allegedly animated and capable of song. It is, quite offensively, marketed towards babies.…

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Image of Baby GUND Animated Flappy the Elephant Plush, Singing Stuffed Animal Baby Toy for Ages 0 and Up, Gray, 12"
Fig. 1 — the subject
Pete's Verdict
★★★☆☆
Kinetic sculpture tolerated; mute button required.
From The Desk
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GUND
Barnyard Intruder Earns Rank of Plush Vassal

My human, in their infinite and often misguided wisdom, has presented me with a "GUND Cozys Collection Cow." It appears to be a soft effigy of a barnyard animal, clearly intended …

★★★☆☆ — Not a toy; a loyal plush subordinate.
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My human, in another fit of what I can only assume is a primitive nesting instinct, has procured a rather large, brown fur-covered effigy. From the v…

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My human, in her infinite and often misguided wisdom, has presented me with what appears to be a stationary, fluffy creature. The manufacturer, GUND,…

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★★★★☆
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