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What do Zhu Zhu Pets do?
Zhu Zhu pets are toys shaped like small animals, most commonly hamsters. Each Zhu Zhu Pet has a symbol on their backs, known as a birthmark. All Zhu Zhu pets can make noises by pressing their nose or their head, and can move around when their back is pressed.
Are Zhu Zhu Pets hamsters or guinea pigs?
Squiggles is a hamster of all trades—he just has to get a bit more organized at sorting them out! He is somewhat of a scatter-brained rodent, which can be challenging for the team as they try to understand and operate (and be “guinea pigs” for) his latest inventions!
Are Zhu Zhu Pets Dangerous?
Squiggles, and all other Zhu Zhu Toys, are safe and compliant with all U.S. and European standards for consumer health and safety in toys,” Russ Hornsby, CEO of Cepia LLC, said in a statement posted on the Zhu Zhu Pets Web site.
Why were Zhu Zhu Pets discontinued?
(CNN) — The maker of Zhu Zhu hamsters, one of the hottest-selling toys of the holiday season, defended its product after a consumer Web site said one of the toy hamsters carries high amounts of a potentially hazardous substance.
Are Zhu Zhu Pets still being made?
Zhu Zhu Pets were a hot gift item when introduced for the 2009 holiday season, but Cepia says that demand that still exists for the toy line, which was discontinued in 2012. Zhu Zhu Pets sell for $8-$15 each, depending on the model/character.
How do I activate Zhu Zhu pet?
When your Zhu is stopped or asleep:
- Press your Zhu’s nose to hear it talk.
- Press or pet your Zhu’s head to hear it coo and chirp.
- Press your Zhu’s back to make it scurry around and explore. [NOTE: the button will appear as the collar dog tag for puppies when that product line is added]
Who made Zhu Zhu Pets?
Russ Hornsby
ZhuZhu Pets were created by Russ Hornsby for his St. Louis company, Cepia LLC. The name comes from Mandarin zhūzhū (Chinese: 猪猪), meaning “little pig.” In late 2009 Cepia employed only 16 people in the U.S. and 30 in China.
What do you need to know about ZhuZhu Pets?
Keep hair, loose clothing and fingers away from them to make sure nothing gets caught, pinched or entangled. Zhus like to be played with on flat surfaces, in habitats, add-ons, vehicles, tubes and other Zhu products. Do not play with Zhus on grass, sand, dirt or carpet. Zhus are not pet toys. Keep Zhus away from your other animals.
How many hamsters are there in Zhu Zhu Pets?
A total of 9 different hamster characters were introduced as the original batch. Various accessories are also available for these cute and cuddly toy pets. These accessories include hamster roller wheels, balls, and playground or amusement park mazes. They also mimic real pets by making up to 40 different sounds.
What’s the best way to play with a ZhuZhu?
Keep hair, loose clothing and fingers away from them to make sure nothing gets caught, pinched or entangled. Zhus like to be played with on flat surfaces, in habitats, add-ons, vehicles, tubes and other Zhu products. Do not play with Zhus on grass, sand, dirt or carpet.
What to do when your ZhuZhu dog is asleep?
When your Zhu is stopped or asleep: Press your Zhu’s nose to hear it talk. Press or pet your Zhu’s head to hear it coo and chirp. Press your Zhu’s back to make it scurry around and explore. [NOTE: the button will appear as the collar dog tag for puppies when that product line is added]