Zhu Zhu Pets Hamsters & Accessories
88ZhuZhu Pets - Hamsters Without the Mess!
Zhu Zhu Pets hamsters, a product of Cepia, LLC, are the latest toy craze to hit the markets. Electronic pets have gained popularity since the Tamagotchi first hit store shelves in 1996. It's easy to see the appeal for parents: they don't require the kind of responsibility that is attached to a live animal, and they can easily be confiscated for bad behavior, or switched off completely. Webkinz are a popular virtual pet, but for parents who prefer a more interactive, offline experience for their children, ZhuZhu Pets are becoming a popular option.
What Are Zhu-Zhu Pets?
In a nutshell, Zhu Zhu Pets (sometimes misspelled "zu zu pets") are small electronic hamsters that can recognize and interact with their accessories. They have two modes: the Loving Mode and the Explore Mode. Loving Mode is activated by pressing the hamster's head, and allows your child to pet and cuddle with the toy, which will respond with purring and cooing noises, before "going to sleep" (or automatically switching off after a period of time). Explore Mode, which is turned on by pressing on the hamster's back, will cause the Zhu Zhu Pet to interact with its environment. It recognizes signals from Zhu Zhu accessories, and behaves accordingly.
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Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Chunk - White
Price: $41.50
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Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Pipsqueek - Yellow
Price: $42.00
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Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Mr. Squiggles - Light Brown
Price: $46.87
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Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Num Nums
Price: $39.99
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There are four Zhu Zhu hamsters, and each has its own unique personality:
- Chunk is the white hamster. He is the surfer of the bunch, laid-back and relaxed. He loves the surfboard accessory, and adores hugs and pets.
- Pipsqueak is the yellow hamster. She is energetic and active, always ready to play or explore a new environment.
- Squiggles, the brown hamster, is a little bit fussy, but he loves to go, go, go!
- NumNums is the gray hamster. She is always hungry, and an expert at tracking down food.
Zhu Zhu Pets Accessories
There are several accessories currently available for your Zhu Zhu Pet hamster. You can mix and match them countless ways to create new exciting environments for endless fun. Some of these accessories are classics inspired by live hamsters, while some are inspired by human activities.
- Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Funhouse is a colorful circular room with tunnels coming off of it at different angles. You can buy multiple funhouses in different colors and connect them together to make an entire hamster colony!
- Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Wheel is an example of a live hamster toy reinvented for your Zhu Zhu Pet. The hamster will go up the ramp and run on the wheel.
- Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Ball is another classic. Place your hamster inside and watch him or her explore the environment.
- Zhu Zhu Pets Ramp is a steep ramp for your hamster to climb, then slide down the spiral slide.
- Zhu Zhu Pets Surfboard And Sleep Dome come together. Your hamster will surf around on the board, then relax inside the sleep dome.
- Zhu Zhu Pets Skateboard And Ramp allows your ZhuZhu Pet to skateboard around and grind on the ramp, just like a pro!
- Zhu Zhu Pets Car And Garage will prompt your hamster to run through the garage, into the car, and go for a little drive.
- Zhu Zhu Pets Carriers are a convenient way to bring your pet along for a trip, or over to a friend's house for a playdate.
- Zhu Zhu Pets Beds are a cozy place to sleep when both kid and toy are tuckered out.
Buy Zhu Zhu Pets Cheap
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ZHU ZHU PETS HAMSTERS FUN HOUSE NEW ZU ZU GO GO 1 DAY
Current Bid: $41.00
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Zhu Zhu Pets Go Go LOT ULTIMATE CITY SET+MORE FunHouse
Current Bid: $299.99
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ZHU ZHU PETS Adventure Ball NIB " Very HARD TO FIND"
Current Bid: $44.25
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ZHU LOT PETS SET WHEEL CAR SKATEBOARD SLIDE ZOO 17 PCS
Current Bid: $379.99
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ZHU ZHU GO GO PETS GIANT HAMSTER FUN HOUSE FUNHOUSE NEW
Current Bid: $39.99
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ZHU ZHU GO GO PETS GIANT HAMSTER FUN HOUSE FUNHOUSE NEW
Current Bid: $39.99
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Things to Know Before You Buy
On the purchasing side of things: Each Zhu Zhu Pet hamster (also sometimes called Go-Go Pets) require two AAA batteries to operate. You can buy hamsters individually, or in packs of more than one. They are available for purchase online, and at stores like Walmart and ToysRUs, and prices vary. All accessories and habitats are sold separately.
On the playing side of things: Zhu Zhu Pets do need interaction from your children. They sometimes get stuck in a certain spot, for example, on the hamster wheel or in a funhouse, and will need a little help along. If you're expecting something that will entertain in a passive way, the way a video does, this is not what you're looking for. If you want to encourage your child to engage with a toy, or test out his or her abilities to care for (and not tire of!) a real pet, this might be the gift you're looking for!
Watch Kids Playing With Zhu Zhu Pets
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Comments
I bought these for my girls already but put them away until the holidays, so they don't know yet. I know they'll love them. Their older cousins have guinea pigs and every time we see them my girls want their own; I'm sure these zhu zhu pets will be a big hit. And I don't have to worry about cleaning up after them ... too bad I still have to clean up after my kids, though!
Now these little guys look like a ton of fun!
Christmas for my 2 year old grandson!
Thanks Maddie for sharing!
What will they think of next? Cute toy! Thanks for letting us know!
Maddie Ruud,
This is interesting electronic Zhu Zhu pets? Hmmm these may be great for my grandchildren. What will they think of next?
Thank you for sharing!
Blessings
These remind me of the old Petster - but these are adorable.
They are so easy to clean up after. :)
wonder if we get them in India ..
I just purchased two hampsters and the funhouse for my niece on Amazon.com. I had no idea that her Auntie would love it just as much as she did.
I had not heard of these. They are cute. This might be perfect for my daughter because I just cannot handle another life pet right now :)
I have a cat and this would keep her busy while I write my Hubs. Nice job!
Nice toys i love to gift them to my toddlers. I can not say about my children because i myself enjoyed it lot.
Dang! I was about to write about zhu zhu pets - I asked my granddaughter and she said she wants one - so I thought I should write a hub about it - good job!!
My daughter wants this so badly since she can't get a real one because her cat would eat it in 2 seconds flat. Interesting.
My sister bought these zsu zsu pets for her grandchildren. I bought them on line for a huge price and they were going like hotcakes. I think they will love them. I bought the ball so the great dane won't eat the cute little pet. They had chincillas and they were a huge mess. Ask my sister, she always knows what is going to be the biggest seller every Christmas. But, she got hers for the retail price. She doesn't mind drivig and standing in line. But, if you want one now, you had better get on line and start bidding.
Zhu Zhu Pets in the News
- Zhu Zhu Pets Are In Stock On Black Friday At ToysRUsI4U2 days ago
ToysRUs just announced their promotions for Black Friday 2009. One that stands out is the announcement to have tens of thousands of Zhu Zhu Pets in stock starting Black Friday in ToysRUs stores. On top of that the first 100 customers in line at their lo...
- Zhu Zhu Pets Flying Off ShelvesKAKE Wichita3 days ago
Hot toy hamsters called Zhu Zhu Pets, are hard to find as stores sell out as quickly as the toys come in.
- Snuggies And Zhu Zhu Pets Will Be Under Your Christmas TreeI4U30 hours ago
Is the supply chain data of Panjiva to be believed than the chances of a Snuggie or a Zhu Zhu Pet will be under your Christmas tree are very high. Panjiva (Via Computer World) used their new Panjiva Trends service (free to use this month) to analyze wh...






















dohn121 says:
2 months ago
These look really cool, Maddie. I'll have to check to see if my brothers and sister's children already have these guys, as I'm sure they make great gifts (not to mention easy to clean-up after). Thank you for sharing this!