The USA is being taken over by rodents, albeit little cute furry ones. The Zhu Zhu pet hamsters are the very latest craze in children’s toys and, based upon early indications, will be at the top of each child’s letter to Santa this Christmas. They could even be the toy of the year for 2009.
According to the company’s marketing slogan, Zhu Zhu pets are “pets without the mess”. They don’t need to be fed, they don’t need their cage cleaned out and they don’t die leaving you to explain to tiny Johnny that his hamster has gone to heaven. Two new AAA batteries from time to time is all that will be required.
Zhu Zhu pets are innovative, interactive, plush motorized hamsters which incorporate artificial intelligence which allows them to speak and explore their own environments. They have two modes of play: “Nurturing” mode where the hamsters make cute tiny noises and “Exploring” mode where they explore their environment and make various responses using their artificial intelligence and sensors.
The hamsters have over forty different sound effects and these are used, in conjunction with their AI system, in a manner which is appropriate to their external stimuli. For example, if one of the hamsters goes into the bathroom they will make toilet flushing or tooth brushing noises. If they enter the bedroom then they will make snoring noises or alarm clock sounds.
There are five different Zhu Zhu hamsters available. Each one has its own individual personality. Mr. Squiggles loves to explore, Num Nums likes to eat, Chunk is a chilled out surfer dude type of hamster, Pipsqueak is small but powerful and Patches is a flower loving hamster.
As well as the hamsters themselves, there’s a wide range of Zhu Zhu pet accessories which permits children to connect them in a variety of customized configurations. These include; hamster funhouse, hamster wheel and tunnel, adventure ball, skateboard, hamster automobile and garage, hamster surfboard, hamster bed and blanket, hamster carrier and blanket. There’s plenty to select from. Kids will never be bored.
It appears that kids just adore the Zhu Zhu pets. Right now, eight out of the top ten positions in Amazon’s Toys and Games bestsellers list are occupied by either the Zhu Zhu Pets or Zhu Zhu Pet Accessories. They’re going to be a massive hit this Christmas – so be certain to get hold of your Zhu Zhu pet hamster well in advance of the massive day.
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