Zhu Zhu Pets and Webkinz – Get ‘em While You Still Can!
Zhu Zhu Pets are the hot item on every child’s lips at the moment. Each holiday season there is that one special toy that parents are forced to search for relentlessly. We’ve seen the Tickle Me Elmo craze, the Furbie insanity, Cabbage Patch doll riots and now we are faced with the shopping chaos that is known as the Zhu Zhu Pets hunt.
You have probably heard about these cute and lively little electronic hamsters that run around and make cute sounds, but if you haven’t, don’t feel bad. You can get lots of great information on Zhu Zhu pets from experts on the topic. Zhu Zhu pets come in several different character designs, each of which has it’s own name, unique color and a decorative design on it’s back. Mr. Squiggles comes in brown with a swirl on his back, Pipsqueak is yellow with a star and the list goes on and on, the most rare however appears to be the elusive white Zhu Zhu pet named Chunk. While you might think that the white pet would be unpopular since white toys are destined to a very dirty and stained lifespan, you would be wrong. Some individuals are actually seeking out help so they can find that Zhu Zhu pet in particular.
The hard part of finding a Zhu Zhu pet, as is always the problem with these popular toys, will actually be tracking one down in your area that is available at a reasonable price. CVS and Toys R Us have put these little fellows on sale for $9.99, but whether or not they will have them in stock when you get there is another story. If you haven’t gotten a Zhu Zhu pet for you child yet, you may want to start looking now. They are selling out faster than the stores can order them. If you are an avid online shopper you may be able to track them down a bit easier, but you can expect to pay three times their retail price at least. At this point in the shopping season some people are even seeking out places to buy them online for $25 which is much higher than retail.
If you are serious about getting a Zhu Zhu pet for your child then you don’t want to forget the accessories that go along with them. After all what good is a pet hamster if he doesn’t have a cage and tunnels to run around in? The list of accessories for our furry little friends is quite extensive, and entertaining. The most obvious accessory choice is the Hamster fun House which will give your Zhu Zhu pet plenty of tunnels and room to run around in while your child plays with it. You can also get a wheel (which no hamster is complete without), a pet carrier, a car with garage or even a skateboard for your toy hamster!
Another hot item, that won’t be quite so tricky to find, is the ever popular line of Webkinz stuffed animals. These little guys are absolutely adorable and come in such a wide variety of designs, sizes and styles that you are guaranteed to find something for everyone. If your little one prefers dragons or chimpanzees over hamsters, then Webkinz is probably the hot ticket toy for you this year. Even though they are sought out by kids and collectors alike, they are still relatively easy to find so you shouldn’t need to worry about sold out signs or high markups for most of their animals. The price range on these little fellows will vary depending on the size and style that you are after, but you can generally find them online and in retail stores like Toys R Us or Barnes and Noble for $15 or less. Webkinz are super cute, and super popular as well.
If Zhu Zhu Pets or Webkinz are on your child’s Santa list this year, then it is best to start shopping for them now. The longer you wait the harder it will be to find them at affordable prices. Keep your eyes peeled for announcements at your local stores, especially about Zhu Zhu Pets and get there early. If you can’t track them down yourself, don’t be afraid to ask for help. These two toys are incredibly popular and the longer you procrastinate the harder it will be to track down that perfect Zhu Zhu Pet or Webkinz animal!