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Pete, the resident feline critic
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Lead Review · From: Melissa & Doug
Gang of Six Rearranged Into Bespoke Orthopedic Throne
Our critic conducts a lineup interrogation of six plush safari suspects before arranging them by texture preference and colonizing the pile as a conquered trophy bed.

My human has presented me with a collection of fabric effigies, apparently from a purveyor named "Melissa & Doug," which sounds less like a premium toy company and more like the couple next door who use a leaf blower at 7 AM. These are six "hand puppets"—hollowed-out caricatures of a safari, including a frankly insulting depiction of a tiger. They are inten…

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Image of Melissa & Doug Safari Buddies Hand Puppets, Set of 6 (Elephant, Tiger, Parrot, Giraffe, Monkey, Zebra) Soft, Plush Animal Hand Puppets For Toddlers And Kids Ages 2+
Fig. 1 — the subject
Pete's Verdict
★★★☆☆
As playthings, a failure. As tribute, superb.
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