I’m absolutely fascinated by cardboard design and these new toys are one of the coolest designs I’ve seen. The Amazing Treat Machine Rollers are little cardboard toys that you put together from pre-punched cardboard. Each one holds a catnip packet (comes with the toys) and has a compartment for placing treats. When the toys roll across the floor, the treats fall out, enticing kitty to keep playing (at least until all the treats are gone).
The rollers come in a set of four in a cool little box that would make a great gift for any cat lover. You punch out the pieces and assemble the rollers. The design is truly brilliant and the instructions are pretty easy to follow. There’s even a video showing you how to assemble the rollers.
They sent us some rollers to test out and the cats like them as much as I do. Ando and Theo were the first to give them a sniff:
Then I made this little video. As you can see, Ando is the worst treat thief ever! I didn’t realize just how bad he is until I saw all the clips of him stealing treats. He’s terrible! And, yes, he did throw up promptly after making the video. Too many treats. (If you can’t see the video below in your email, click here to watch it on the site.)
The Amazing Treat Machine Rollers are $9.95 for a set of four and can be purchased online at AmazingTreatMachine.com or at Amazon.
ENTER TO WIN! FIVE WINNERS!
Five lucky winners are each going to receive a set of Amazing Treat Machine Rollers! To enter, please leave a comment on this post. The winners will be chosen in a random drawing on November 3. One entry per person. This giveaway is open to addresses in the US and Canada.
October 28th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
My Nicki cat would probably steal all the treats from Camille… But I could always separate the cats so they both get in on the fun!
October 28th, 2010 at 7:36 pm
An awesome idea! it would be a great exercise for my cats while getting some treats.
October 28th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Enter us please. They look like fun.
Tavi, Cody and Gracie
October 28th, 2010 at 8:35 pm
Perfect for my cats!
Sidney would relish the challenge, & Glory – well, Glory could use the challenge. And, it’s cardboard, ultimately cat-tasty.
October 28th, 2010 at 10:03 pm
These are great! Thanks!
October 28th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
Those treat rollers look like great fun! I’m sure my cats would enjoy them.
How do you keep a WHITE carpet so clear of stains, when we *know* that kitties only upchuck coloered vomit on white?
October 28th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
The kitties are always looking for new and fun toys! I can see my one food-crazy cat eating the cardboard to get to the nip or treats!
October 29th, 2010 at 12:19 am
This is GREAT. How clever. Our rescue kitties would love these.
October 29th, 2010 at 2:57 am
That would be great!
October 29th, 2010 at 2:58 am
Fantastic!
October 29th, 2010 at 3:53 am
Our cats will definitely love this! They are inquisitive and stubborn when it comes to relinquishing anything to the other cat : )
October 29th, 2010 at 5:28 am
My cat Newf would have hours of fun with these!
October 29th, 2010 at 6:10 am
We have a cat rescue, we take in cats that people can no longer keep due to moving, health, losing their house, whatever. The cats range in age from 6 months to 12 yrs old. They all love toys and we spend alot of time buying toys or making them… This is a GREAT ! idea. I am sure our kitties would go nuts over these. they love their treats.
October 29th, 2010 at 6:20 am
I know mine would be excited about destroying the cardboard too!
October 29th, 2010 at 7:44 am
Great idea! My cat would just love this!
October 29th, 2010 at 9:06 am
My kitties LOVE anything cardboard! I can just see them running all around the house with these.
October 29th, 2010 at 9:55 am
Why can’t I come up with an idea like this? These are wonderful!
October 29th, 2010 at 10:17 am
My cats would have a ball with these and my ferrets would too!!!
October 29th, 2010 at 10:54 am
I like that these treat rollers are environmentally friendly (i.e “green”). It looks like something my 4 cats would love!
October 29th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Fluffball and Twoie would luv these!
October 29th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
cool!!!! LOVE the design! i want
October 29th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
These would make perfect kitty stocking stuffers!
October 29th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
fun toys! my cat would love playing with these and I’d love him getting more exercise too!
October 29th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
These are great! I love that they are cardboard instead of plastic!
October 29th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
These are too cute! My girls would just love a new toy.
October 29th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
Wow, I make something like this using papertowel or toilet paper cardboards, BUT since the rolls will soon be out without the cardboard, I guess I’ll have to make my own OR Buy These . . . I could also WIN some too, huh? Hint, hint!
October 29th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
This would be a great way to positively reinforce exercise when play time isn’t an option! Plus which kitty wouldn’t love a constant treat supply?
October 29th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
these are pretty cool! what a great idea.
October 29th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
my cats would love these!
October 30th, 2010 at 12:12 am
Woo! I want some for my babas!
October 30th, 2010 at 4:06 am
What a great idea! For some reasons, my cats have never been enticed by catnip, but the treats certainly ought to peak their interest! And, I definitely like the inexpensive part
October 30th, 2010 at 7:32 am
Wow! Lily will massacre that thing! Can’t wait!
October 30th, 2010 at 7:47 am
Best new toy in a long time. Light, great material, yummy
October 30th, 2010 at 8:03 am
Wow!! these look so cool. Tuff can’t wait to get some so he can roll his treats around
October 30th, 2010 at 8:56 am
my cats totally want this!!!!!
October 30th, 2010 at 11:34 am
I have a treat thief at my house too, but with 4 of the toys, maybe the others would get a shot
October 30th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
These are cute! My cats would love them, but I bet my rabbit would love them more.
October 30th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Cute. And my cat loves to bite cardboard boxes, so these would be fun for him and I wouldn’t feel too bad about them being torn up as he plays with them.
October 30th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
My cats would love these.
October 30th, 2010 at 7:14 pm
How fun!!!
October 31st, 2010 at 9:14 am
Great idea to encourage playtime/exercise!
October 31st, 2010 at 2:32 pm
So cute!!
October 31st, 2010 at 3:04 pm
I should be making my tubby cat work for his treats. At least I taught him he has to sit like a good boy in the morning for his treat!
October 31st, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Very clever idea. My Oslo and Persephone would love these.
October 31st, 2010 at 6:55 pm
These are such a brilliant idea! Always wanted to try a treat ball for my kitty, but the only ones I could find were for dogs and too big and chunky for our purpose.
October 31st, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Looks like fun! My cat would love playing around with one of those
October 31st, 2010 at 7:52 pm
so much more classy than my attempts with a toilet paper tube!
November 1st, 2010 at 3:49 am
Threegood the rescued field stray eats too fast and this will slow her down!
November 1st, 2010 at 7:14 am
My cat has only recently started to like treats, and this would be a great new way for him to enjoy them!
November 1st, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Oh, these look like my kitty would actually play with them. Please enter us in the giveaway contest. Thank you.