Everyone remembers Cabbage Patch dolls and Tickle Me Elmo. Remember all of the frantic shoppers pushing and shoving to get that last Cabbage Patch doll or Tickle Me Elmo off of the shelf?  A lot of us remember them because we could not find them for our child's Christmas present. Stores sold out within a matter of days and many children were disappointed on Christmas morning. The Christmas 2009 shopping season  brings us another hot new toy.  Zhu Zhu Pets is an alternative to owning a live hamster. These lovable little guys have been created with an artificial intelligence that allows them to know which room they are in when inside their funhouse and to make noises suitable for each room.  In the bathroom you  will hear them brush their teeth and flush the toilet! In the bedroom they will make sleeping noises and wake up to the sound of the alarm clock.

There are currently five different hamsters to choose from, each one with their own unique personality.
* Zhu Zhu Pets Patches - the flower-loving hamster.
* Zhu Zhu Pets Chunk - the laid back surfer hamster.
* Zhu Zhu Pets PipSqueak - the petite powerhouse hamster.
* Zhu Zhu Pets Mr. Squiggles - the hamster who loves to explore.
* Zhu Zhu Pets Num Nums - the hamster with an affinity for yummy food.

Every pet needs a home and these little hamsters are not any different.  The Zhu Zhu Pets Funhouse is a great way to start building your very own Hamster City.  The funhouse includes the kitchen/bedroom studio with a bathroom.  Build your own Hamster City by adding some of the great accessories that are available.  Check out the pictures below and choose your favorite one!

The initial release of Zhu Zhu Pets was a huge success and stores were sold out within just a few days.  The national marketing launch results are following that trend and ZhuPets and their add ons are already sold out at a number of stores and it is only the end of October. If your child has Zhu Zhu Pets on their Wish List, don't delay, order today!  So whether you have a son or a daughter they will love playing with their new pet and their Zhu Zhu Pets Funhouse.