Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster: Hottest Toy for Christmas 2009

Hot Toy 2009: Zhu Zhu Pet Hamster Do Not Over Pay

Jolene Thomas
Zhu Zhu Pets Hamsters are the hottest toy for Christmas 2009. Kids are asking for the hamsters and their house.

The Zhu Zhu hamster and house can be bought for less than $35. Making it a very affordable Christmas gift this year. Especially with many people out of work and needing to tighten the budget.

They are flying off the shelves so fast. Adults cannot find them in stores locally or even on the internet.

Of course they are showing up on eBay and craigslist for large over-charged prices. Higher prices are people taking advantage of adults with begging kids. Every year it happens and I am still amazed that people like to profit off kids toys.

Who is really going to pay $30 for a $10 toy? It seems some people are or this would not happen year after year.

Try not to pay high over inflated prices. It may be tempting to buy off craigslist or eBay to please your children. But do not encourage price gouging.

Remember the day after Christmas they will be all over the stores at normal prices.

Here is a list with what the prices should be in most retail stores.

Zhu Zhu Pets Hamsters

Each hamster has their own personality. They make noises and scurry around just like a real hamster. Only Zhu Zhu hamsters are clean and will not keep you up all night while they are running on their wheel.

Zhu Zhu Pets - Num Nums the Hamster
A grey hamster who likes food, laughs, and lots of love.
Cost: $8-$10

Zhu Zhu Pets - Chunk the Hamster
A white surfer hamster.
Cost: $8-$10

Zhu Zhu Pets - Mr. Squiggles the Hamster
A brown adventurous hamster.
Cost: $8-$10

Zhu Zhu Pets - Pip Squeak the Hamster
A yellow hamster that is not afraid of anything.
Cost: $8-$10

Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Accessories

Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Giant Funhouse
The main hamster house. The other fun add-ons all connect to this.
Cost: $20-$25

Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Car and Garage
A fun extra add-on, your hamster can have their very own car. Connects to the main Giant Funhouse.
Cost: $15-$20

Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Sleeping Hut with Surfboard
A special sleeping area. Another part that can be added on to the main Giant Funhouse.
Cost: $10-$15

Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Adventure Ball
Classic hamster ball. This ball is an excellent choice for those on a budget. A hamster and a ball would make a complete gift.
Cost: $10-$15

Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Slide with Ramp Play Set
A "must have" if you find a skateboard loving hamster Chuck. Connects to the Giant Funhouse.
Cost: $15-$20

Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Skateboard and U-Turn Kit
Another "must have" if you find a skateboard loving hamster Chuck. Connects to the main Giant Funhouse.
Cost: $10-$15

Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Wheel and Tunnel Set
The classic hamster wheel. Good news is your Zhu Zhu hamster will not decide to play on it in the middle of the night.
Cost: $15-$20

Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Carrier and Bed Combo
Comes in several different colors and a really cute extra if you can find one. A good option if you cannot find the Sleep Hut.
Cost: $10-$15

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Sources:
Amazon.com
Toys R Us.com
Wal-Mart.com

Published by Jolene Thomas

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  • Jolene Passardi 11/9/2009

    Wal-Mart sells them for $8
    ToysRUs sells them for $10
    (their online sites too)
    I've also heard Target has them.

    Ebay and craigslist are more. On my local craigslist people are selling them for $20-$30.
    Amazon.com has some resellers selling at $20 plus prices.

  • Patricia Sheasley Sicilia 11/9/2009

    I haven't seen them any cheaper than $24.95! Where are they on sale for $8-12? !!!!

  • Julie Darleen 11/8/2009

    I am committed to not buying a Zhu Zhu at all...no way...not going to happen...oh wait I do have some little ones to buy for this year...rats

  • Gene Kiernan 11/7/2009

    just started to look for these in stores for my daughter for christmas. had no idea they would be this hard to find hehe.

  • Bethany Marsh 11/7/2009

    Sounds cute, I hadn't heard of these, either.

  • Karen Zakavec 11/6/2009

    Have not heard of these. My kids are grown and my granddaughter is a baby so I don't have to worry about "must have" toys. They sound kinda cute, though.

  • Nikki 11/6/2009

    :D

  • Rebecca Rosenburg 11/6/2009

    I'm going to have to check these out- they sound like fun :)

  • Jennifer Bove 11/6/2009

    aww they sound cute:)

  • Lee Wright 11/6/2009

    My niece wanted one of these for her birthday in October. We looked everywhere and so did her parents, impossible to find. Unless, like you said, you want to get gouged on eBay. We had to tell her maybe next year because finding it for Christmas seems unlikely too.

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