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The HAMSTER! That’s what my son starts yelling when he sees the little brown and white hamsters scurrying about their funhouse. My son has a fair amount of toys and I sometimes look at what he has and think to myself, why didn’t they have that when I was a child?
Thanks to Mom Select, we had a fabulous opportunity to take a sneak peak at the brand new Zhu Zhu Pets! If your child has always wanted his or her own little pet hamster, but you’re wary of live rodents in your house, this is a perfect compromise! I, for one, and squeamish about little furry animals (caged or not) and I don’t like messes. Boy or girl, I’m pretty sure they’ll be zany for Zhu Zhu Pets. I’ve talked to a lot of my friends about them and their first question is, what are they? So, here is a little more information from the site:
Zhu Zhu Pets are fun, interactive hamsters that talk, move and even navigate their way around their own habitat. There are dozens of add-on sets so your child can create a custom world for their new friend.
The first night we opened and set these up, my son would. not. go. to. bed. We had to pry the little hamster from his hands once he fell asleep so it didn’t wake him up. We received 2 hamsters, a habitrail (hamster house), and some add-on pieces. There are a lot of great things about this new toy. First off, it’s very easy to set up. The pieces to the habitrail just snap together. My only complaint (which I’ve actually discussed with several other moms) is that the Hamster Garage is a little difficult to keep together. My son will push the car through the garage and it will have to be rebuilt. The other small issue is that the hamster doesn’t always make it out of the wheel. Since the toy is brand new, I have given my feedback directly to the company and they are working on fixing those two small issues. If your child decides he or she needs the entire habitrail, be sure to have a large enough table to fit it on. The city can get quite big!
The hamsters come with batteries (thankfully) so all you do is push the button on the top of their heads and they’re off and scurrying. The hamsters have two modes, Loving (where they squeak and chatter), and Explore where they “scoot, scamper, bump, and boogie” on the floor and in their habitrail. They honestly make me giggle. I like the fact that the hamsters work on most surfaces and not just in their habitrail. One of the things my son likes is when he puts the hamster in his bed. As soon as his nose hits the back of the bed, he goes to sleep (with the appropriate snoring noise). Best of all, my son gets all the fun out of having a “pet” hamster and I get to keep my house free of rodents and their messes. Hopefully he won’t discover the real thing!
Check out this video to see them in action.
Each add-on piece is sold separately so I actually recommend purchasing the set to save a little money. Currently you can find Zhu Zhu Pets at Toys R Us, Walmart, and Amazon.
Win It! One of you will win a hamster and a slide/ramp. Simply head on over to the site and take a look around. Come back here and leave me a comment with something you like or learned on the site. Comments will close on September 16, 2009 at 10 PM PST. One comment per person, please (unless you do the extra credit). US residents only. Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn.
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I like that there are so many accessory pieces that can be added to keep a child’s interest in the toys.
I think the Zhu Zhu Pets are so cute and I love the add -ons that you can buy to go with them.My Son really likes the skate board and ramp.
Thanks for the giveaway.
My daughter has been asking for a Zhu Zhu pet. I think she would love the car and garage playset also.
Their site taught me what the toy does! It’s very cool, I’m sure it would drive my cat insane. I also learned about how you connect the various parts and accessories to each other.
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I liked the fact that there are many extras that can expand what is done by the toy. Despite the added cost, it would extend the enjoyment that a child can get by watching the hamster do different things.
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super cute! I love this kinda pet…no mess!
What a great pet! No clean-up, no feeding…perfect!
I really like the GoGo Adventure ball….fun toy for this hamster.
Thank you.
i love all the cool accessories you can get.
I love the fact that Mr. Squiggles is described as “fussy and finicky”. Sounds like our family!
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I really like that these can be put away and do not require real food and cage changes.
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I like the Go Go Adventure Wheel. What hamster would be caught without one? But I also like the cuddle mode. I think my girls would like that the most.
I like all the fun accessories they have! Especially the hamster carrier. Such cute things!
I love the variety of play sets that can be used separately and collectively. The car/garage set is really cute~
I learned Zhu Zhu Pets are not recommended for children younger than 4 years of age. Parents need use their own judgment and determine if your child is ready for the toy they are given regardless of their age.
I like the Go Go Adventure Ball – just like a real hamster, would be able to wander without getting lost under furniture.
I like all the accessories available.
These are so cute and have personalities. I love the ball they can run around in. My kids would really enjoy this.
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i love the fact that they seem so real, my daughter has wanted a hamster for awhile but i don’t want the added work so i think these toys are great!
My 7yo daughter has a real hamster and she is a wonderful and responsible pet owner. However, her 3yo sister wants one of her own and she just isn’t old enough to have one yet. This would be the perfect solution for her.
I really like that you can choose from 4 hamsters and all of the wonderful add ons that you can get too.
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I think the spiral slide and ramp as well as the bed blanket are too cute. Thanks for the chance.
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I like that the accessories can be put together to make a bigger play area. I read their blog, and it mentions a Patches hamster, but I don’t see a toy with that name. I’d like to see a few more hamsters added to give kids a bigger selection to choose from.
Hamster Car an Garage would be nice to go with it too,thanks
I like the fact that they make little hamster noises! Thanks for the contest!
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hehe… I love Pipsqueak! OK… she wouldn’t be nearly as cute without all the extras… I also think the adventure ball is ‘themely’
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I like the garage. My 3 kids would so love this. I also really like the adventure wheel
Thank you for the chance
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I need a pet I don’t have to clean up after. I love these and their accessories
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I love the hamster car and garage. Really, I love the whole concept and the not having to clean tthe cage aspect:) When my daughter saw this commercial she practically went gaga:)
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I really like the Go Go Adventure Ball
My daughter is asking me for these!! So adorable!! Thanks for the chance.
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In Fun Facts it said that hamsters were named after a German word for storing food. I think hamsters are cute.
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The site is cool I like the Wheel reminds me of my hamster I had when I was little. My daughter would love this!!!!
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I love the car for the little hamsters. That is cute!
I like the gray hamster and the car and garage set.
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I love the selection of play sets, the kids would never get bored with so many! I really think the Skateboard ramp is too cute!
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My daughter wants one of these so bad LOL I love that they make different noises and come with different accessories ! Like the ball and the car.
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I like the hamster car and garage. I also like how they give the hamsters personalities.
I like squiggles-That the one my daughter wants
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I just love the fact that they are cute, cuddly and mess-free!
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I like the section of games they had on there for the kids to play,
My daughter loves to have interactive toys, but she also likes to sleep with her animals as well. This one has a cuddle mode which would be great for her!!!
I like the modes you can choose the ways U wanna play with this interactive pretend pet toy. My granddaughter has asked for this 4 Christmas. I also like the ball & Car. Thanks 4 the chance 2 win. This is gonna B the Hot new toy kids R gonna want this year 4 Christmas.
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I like the Go Go Adventure Ball.
I like that there are so many different accessories. My kids would really enjoy this!
I like all the extra things you can buy for your hamster. The car and garage along with the ball is really cute.
I learned that we can survive without the real life hamsters. Now I can convince our children with this toy.
I learned that it has a code reader inside it to recognize different areas in the habitats. Cool toy! Thanks!
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I can’t believe all the colorful additions they have for these adorable little pets. How perfect for a Meema that just can’t do the real furry thingies……LOL
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I just love the little video. I love their slogan about having a pet without the mess; that is just what I am looking for.
Thank you for offering this up!!!~
No clean up….just got two goldfish and so much cleanup….I want the Go Go ball.
i like that you can expand all the sets
I love all the accessories you can buy. The car and garage are adorable! Thanks for the review and giveaway!
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I think the #1 thing I like about these is that they don’t die! LOL! Seriously! Do you know how many mice, fish, hamsters we have already had???? LOL! My hubsy thinks it would be fun for them to roll around in the ball to tease the dogs with! Crazy men!!!
I think the ultimate thing about the whole set up is that I could buy each of my 4 girls their own hamster, be able to tell who’s is who’s, and they can all play with the set, extensions, and add ons! That is just ingenious for a mom of multiple children!
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I like that there are so many extras so you can get pieces you really want.
I think it’s an adorable website with very cute animations
I think my daughter would love this toy.
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I loved the Go Go Adventure Ball. It’s too cute, thanks.
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This is all my daughter talks about! The variety of stuff that you can add is amazing. I could see getting a new piece for every special occasion.
I think the kids would really enjoy the Hamster Funhouse to go with the hamster and slide!
I like that they are interactive
I learned that there are a ton of accessories that look just like the real deals, and that the hamsters have names.
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I like that you can connect all the tubes and spirals and that it is like having a real hamster!!! (with out the mess!!)
thanks for the giveaway
i think that the zhu zhu (or go go) pets are justs soo cute my daughter might get one tommorrrow i will leave a comment if she does i hope she does so she can stop bugging me about it lol well i also think that the zhu zhu pets are just soo adorible! theys toys are right now the #1 toy in america they are like sold out everywere! well anyways bye!
We love the Go Go Adventure Ball. Everything looks like so much fun. Thanks for the great contest
I love the hamster wheel and tunnel!
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I visited Zhu Zhu Pets and learned that these hamsters have over 40 different sound effects, depending on the unique environment
they encounter.
I like that there are a variety of add ons, and really like the Hampster Funhouse!
The kids would love the Hamster Funhouse! Thanks.
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The grand kids would like Go Go Adventure Ball.
The kids would love the Hamster Fun House. thanks for the giveaway.
I like that there are four different colors and personalities.
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we love the car. it is so cute
I LOVE that this pet doesn’t need the cage cleaned
I like that the FAQ/Instructions are very easy to find on the front page.
I learned about the Hammy Hide-and-Seek game
I love that there are so many add-ons. Also, it’s a no-fuss, no-muss pet! No clean up!
just like the real thing without the mess
I learned that these are interactive toys. My kids would LOVE these!
i like the idea that they are like a real pet but with no mess. That is the kind of pet for me
I learned thast there’s allkinds of seperate pieces that can be bought for this.
I thought these were available only online. But I can get tone at my local Toys R Us.
I learned that they have ALOT of accessories!!
I learned that a real hamster’s life span is 2-3 years, while these will not need “funerals”. I know my daughter would like these. Thanks!
I love the hamster funhouse.
I like the Hamster Car and Garage.
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I love everything>> the car with a garage is my fave>> that ball is nice too..
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Too cute, I love the little car accessory! Thanks for the chance!
No backyard funerals required.
They have some fun games on the site!
I learned Zhu Zhu Pets include two play modes: nurturing mode where the hamsters coo and purr, and adventure mode where the hamsters explore their habitat.
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I like that each hamster has its own personality. I bet you won’t be able to find one of these on the shelves come Christmas time! Great toy! Thanks for the chance!
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i learned that each hamster comes with it’s own sound and personality. they are really cute and i like the little car that they can drive in.
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I really, really like the Go Go Adventure Ball. I had a hamster when I was a kid and loved to watch it roll around in its little ball. This would bring back some fun childhood memories, without the mess!
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Thanks so much for providing the link to the official site! I am excited to see that Walmart and Toy’s R Us are supposed to be caring them now. I’ve got to start shopping now so I won’t find myself desperate at Christmas time when the shelves are emtpy. This is all my child talks about now. She has a real hamster and gerbil but wants these as well! My husband is afraid she that she is going to think that our real hampster can hang out with them!
I love all the neat accessories you can get.
Love the Hamster Funhouse! I just found out about this wonderful toy two weeks ago, and I think that it would be great fun for my granddaughters!
I was surprised to learn this-Hamsters are omnivorous (they eat insects).
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I love how cute they are–without the mess! I know my daughter would be fascinated by playing with this set!
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I like the skateboard and u turn ramp. Thank you!
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I love these! I love the funhouse, skateboard ramp, and gogo ball
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I really like that there is NO MESS or smell! Gak the girls had real rodents, we’ll stick with the ZhuZhu pets for Ian.
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I like the Hamster Car & Garage.
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I love how they resemble real hamsters. I also love all the additional habitates that come with this awesome toy/
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My daughters have been wanting this. I like that you can add on different parts. This toy looks so cool!
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I love all the different accessories which makes it fun for a child to collect. My daughter has already asked for this at Christmas time so I would love to win
I am really excited about the toys..I like that it’s something different and new that we haven’t really seen yet.
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I don’t know where my first entry went but I’ll try again.
I like the Hamster Car & Garage.
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i am following you on twitter and i tweet this contest here http://twitter.com/kylienkate
i am already a subscriber by email
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I like the fun house and the fact that these “pets” can take care of themselves.
I love that there are so many things you add to them so that the play can be varied and imaginative – my son really wants one of the hamsters and the car and garage
I like that they have many add-ons.It is good to keep a kids imagination flowing.Thanks!
I like that this toy has lots of accessories. It looks like you can have a lot of fun with all the different pieces available. Thanks.
the playsets are great
I love that they are interactive and chatter,play and sleep just like a real hamster.
Thank you so much for the chance to win.
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they have hamster games on the site
I really like that these can be put away and do not require real food and cage changes.
I like all the accessories you can get, lots of fun stuff
I really like that little car the Zhu Zhu tools around in, too cute.
My grandson would enjoy these as pets.
I think it’s amazing the hamster can line up and get on the wheel and walk on the wheel!! That would be a really fun part of the set! Thanks so much.
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i like mr squiggles
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I like all of the neat toys. Thanks
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I like the accessories you can get for your pet.
I love the Hamster Funhouse!
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I learned that they have so many habitats to play in!
I love the Go Go Adventure Ball
i like the go go wheel.
what a neat toy, i’ve never seen it before.
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