It’s safe to say that the world was shocked when, only recently, a fake hamster became one of the best toys to sell during the holiday season. There have been a number of stuffed creatures that have had mechanical movement in them over the last few years, but most of them have been larger animals, like dogs or cats. There was even a huge horse that children could ride. But no one had seen something small, like a hamster, become an animated stuffed creature. Until the Zhu Zhu pets arrived.
Zhu Zhu pets are little hamsters that act similar to real hamsters. They run around on the floor and in a ball just like a real hamster, and they can even live in little hamster mansions, much like the Habitrails that are so popular for the real creatures. They are small and furry and they even make noises. Parents were all shocked when every gift list they saw in the last few years included one of these animals in it.
But you can’t just get any Zhu Zhu pet. Each one has a different attitude and makes different noises. So if your child asked you to get Zhu Zhu Pets Scoodles, then that was the hamster that you should attempt to get! When it comes to this particular character, he is a rather unassuming brown and white hamster. Touch him, however, and you’ll see how soft he is. Most of the pets are very soft, but some say that this one is just a bit softer than the others, possibly due to the darker fur that he has.
As with all of the other pets that have come out from this line, Zhu Zhu Pets Scoodles runs around and does just what a regular hamster does. There are many different additions that you can get for your hamster, including a vehicle and many different tracks to go along with the houses. There’s even a little garage for the car! Because he’s not a real hamster; therefore, he is perfect for younger children to play with. There are really no responsibilities for his care aside from batteries. And he’s perfect for families where the children are not allowed to have pets due to rules of the house. Even families who have members who suffer from allergies will be able to enjoy this little creature.
Will the pets last for a long time? It’s looking like they will. Children love being able to play with pets like Zhu Zhu Pets Scoodles whenever they want to, and not having to have the responsibility to feed or care for them. And parents love that they make no mess and require no care, making these pets a win-win for everyone! They also make an ideal first “pet” experience as children can still learn about what would be required for care if this product was real.
