Zhu Zhu pets... how hard will they be to find for Christmas? - Page 76

laura4444 · **11-7-2009, 4:18 PM**

Now, you all know I make the clothes for the little cuties, but this really bothers me. I am all for free enterprise, but it really scares me with all of the "crystals" and dye all over them. What if some little 3 year old puts them in their mouth? I just don't think it is very safe. What do you guys think?

friholic · **11-7-2009, 4:19 PM**

Most of my local Walmarts are saying they have, nada, nothing, zero on hand. They have not been holding them back and don't know when they might get some. One Walmart lady joked "false advertising". Ok!

I talked to one earlier in the week. They were suppose to have this BIG PLAN, a line, designated area, and so on. They have a whole total of 4 in their store. Nope, not 4 cases, not 4 pallets, not 4 racks..............but 4, 1 box, 1 of each color. Glad I called again to ask instead of heading out there to stand in line.

Now I have been getting several "they might be on tonights truck, we don't know" type answers. So I think I am going to just hit the 'ole computer and wait for the rooster to crow, bark, meow.............

rjncmj · **11-7-2009, 4:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by laura4444

OMG!!!! Check out this one.....just PLAIN WRONG....the poor little hamster!

http://cgi.ebay.com/One-Custom-Desig...mZ120490033290

Someone let their child color that one. Young child. Either that or they colored it in the dark.

friholic · **11-7-2009, 4:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by laura4444

OMG!!!! Check out this one.....just PLAIN WRONG....the poor little hamster!

http://cgi.ebay.com/One-Custom-Desig...mZ120490033290

Hamster Abuse. These people should be reported.

georgiapeach717 · **11-7-2009, 4:22 PM**

my bad gulliam, i will look out for those!

ummmm so when did chunk go drag queen?!?!? LMAO!

rjncmj · **11-7-2009, 4:26 PM**

I still like my dream of a mint green hamster named Yum Yum but I'd like it factory made not someone's art project.

Christina97 · **11-7-2009, 4:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by rjncmj

That one is ugly!

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought that

laura4444 · **11-7-2009, 4:29 PM**

Etoys http://www.etoys.com/product/index.j...ductId=3895799 has the "gift pack" in again....the one with the $38 batteries if anyone is interested.

Jen8112 · **11-7-2009, 4:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by laura4444

Etoys http://www.etoys.com/product/index.j...ductId=3895799 has the "gift pack" in again....the one with the $38 batteries if anyone is interested.

OMG $90 are they crazy?!

laura4444 · **11-7-2009, 4:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jen8112

OMG $90 are they crazy?!

YES THEY ARE...and you know they are TRU right?

guilliam · **11-7-2009, 4:33 PM**

I just can't figure out WHY someone would buy one that someone has colored on or glued stuff to. And I don't care how secure they say those beads are glued on there, it can't be safe for a little child!

rjncmj · **11-7-2009, 4:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by laura4444

Etoys http://www.etoys.com/product/index.j...ductId=3895799 has the "gift pack" in again....the one with the $38 batteries if anyone is interested.

My husband and I both got a good laugh out of the $38 batteries the first time you guys were talking about it. I'm really surprised it even went out of stock in the first place.

laura4444 · **11-7-2009, 4:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by rjncmj

My husband and I both got a good laugh out of the $38 batteries the first time you guys were talking about it. I'm really surprised it even went out of stock in the first place.

I just thought about something...since I am on the east coast, when my hubby goes to Walmart I can report back to you all so that you know how the hamster frenzy is going. That way you all on the west or in the middle of the country will have a heads up!

rjncmj · **11-7-2009, 4:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by guilliam

I just can't figure out WHY someone would buy one that someone has colored on or glued stuff to. And I don't care how secure they say those beads are glued on there, it can't be safe for a little child!

I agree, you can't let kids play with those. Just handling them the beads will come loose. As much as I'm hunting these little hamsters, I don't see myself "collecting" them and putting them on a shelf to look at.

Jen8112 · **11-7-2009, 4:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by rjncmj

My husband and I both got a good laugh out of the $38 batteries the first time you guys were talking about it. I'm really surprised it even went out of stock in the first place.

Because some people are that desperate...

laura4444 · **11-7-2009, 4:39 PM**

If he decides to go to TRU, IDK because of the one hamster deal, I will let you all know that, too.

rjncmj · **11-7-2009, 4:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by laura4444

I just thought about something...since I am on the east coast, when my hubby goes to Walmart I can report back to you all so that you know how the hamster frenzy is going. That way you all on the west or in the middle of the country will have a heads up!

I'm counting on it!! LOL

rjncmj · **11-7-2009, 4:44 PM**

On Cepia's ZhuZhuPets.com site they show the orange carrier as more of a yellow and they don't show the blue one at all.

There is no blue bed is there?

LuvMaerz · **11-7-2009, 4:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by jerica388

I just got off the phone with my regular WM lady (at the store that never had limits before). She said they will start handing them out at 12:01 at the site to store counter in the back of the store and there will be a limit of 2 per customer.

I just got home from Walmart . Decided to check the Zhu Zhu area... which is EMPTY except for a "Limit 2 Per Person" sign!!!!!! We have NEVER EVER EVER had a limit before, and never needed to. It looks like the sign was from the corporate office or something because it said on it, in small print, when/where to post it. I just hope they don't continue the 2/person limit beyond this weekend. Because if I end up finding the newbies before Christmas (doubtful), I am going to play dirty to get all 4... and I don't care WHO knows it! LOL (I will call my MIL to come and check out with 2 if that is what it takes!!).

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Originally Posted by rocky41102

I just hit the Zhu Zhu jackpot at my Target! They had everything I needed this afternoon, all the hamsters, the slide, ball, car, and skateboard thing. I was so excited! No limits and no one else even looking for them either, so I bought some extras. I have to figure out what I want and what is going to my sister for her 2 kids and then see what's extra! Now I can get rid of the 3 pack from TRU when it comes since it's a lot more expensive. I bought almost everything they had out with the exception of a few hamsters and a few accessories-I felt bad about taking everything and lucky I did because some lady walked by after me and picked up the last 3 hamsters for her kids stockings (I heard her talking on the phone about it)! I almost didn't even go in that store either but I needed toothpaste and a shirt for DD! I'll have to check the wish list now

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Wow... what a GREAT feeling!!!!!!!! Imagine the people who are going to stand at Walmart /TRU to get 1 or 2, and your Target just has them sitting there! Sort of ironic.

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Originally Posted by jerica388

I really feel bad for Chunk. The rhinestone smile is really kind of creepy...

http://cgi.ebay.com/OOAK-CUSTOM-PIRA...item439b3974ac

I agree... it SHOULD be against the law to defile a Zhu Zhu like that. Leave them alone! They dont want to be dyed or bejeweled! LOL

LuvMaerz · **11-7-2009, 4:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by rjncmj

On Cepia's ZhuZhuPets.com site they show the orange carrier as more of a yellow and they don't show the blue one at all.

There is no blue bed is there?

I have an aqua blue carrier, but I never saw a bed in that color.

Mommax3 · **11-7-2009, 4:48 PM**

Just called the 3rd Walmart today, this one is about 20 min north of me. They stated that the Hamsters will be handed out by the sporting goods desk. Limit of 2. Even though it's a 24 hour store the sporting goods dept closes at 10 pm and will open back up at 7am, so we would have to be in line way earlier than 7. I just wish that there would be one plan across the board, 3 different walmarts in driving distance and all 3 are different.

laura4444 · **11-7-2009, 4:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by rjncmj

On Cepia's ZhuZhuPets.com site they show the orange carrier as more of a yellow and they don't show the blue one at all.

There is no blue bed is there?

Yes there is. TRU is the only one who I have seen carry them. They are a 2 pack. The one is a aqua bed with a pink carrier and the other odd one is an orange carrier with a green bed. They do exhist!

rjncmj · **11-7-2009, 4:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by Mommax3

Just called the 3rd Walmart today, this one is about 20 min north of me. They stated that the Hamsters will be handed out by the sporting goods desk. Limit of 2. Even though it's a 24 hour store the sporting goods dept closes at 10 pm and will open back up at 7am, so we would have to be in line way earlier than 7. I just wish that there would be one plan across the board, 3 different walmarts in driving distance and all 3 are different.

Getting in line way earlier than 7 really sucks! But on the bright side, 3 different ways of doing it gives you three different chances of scoring hamsters. Both my Walmart 's are doing it the same, so I have to choose which one and hope I choose right.

rjncmj · **11-7-2009, 4:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by laura4444

Yes there is. TRU is the only one who I have seen carry them. They are a 2 pack. The one is a aqua bed with a pink carrier and the other odd one is an orange carrier with a green bed. They do exhist!

Ah, you're right! I just checked TRU.com and there is a two pack with a aqua bed. Thanks!

guilliam · **11-7-2009, 4:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by laura4444

Yes there is. TRU is the only one who I have seen carry them. They are a 2 pack. The one is a aqua bed with a pink carrier and the other odd one is an orange carrier with a green bed. They do exhist!

They do also sell the orange and green carriers by themselves, but I won't be picky!! I can always take the beds I have back to the store.

The blue carrier is more a turquoise or teal color, which is why dh thinks it is too girly. Of course, he thinks the hamsters are girly too

but ds7 likes them and ds7 gets whatever he wants (daddy is wrapped around his finger

) (ds7 has Down Syndrome so we encourage creative play strongly)

guilliam · **11-7-2009, 5:01 PM**

So, besides Zhu Zhu, what else are your kids asking for?

LuvMaerz · **11-7-2009, 5:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by friholic

Most of my local Walmarts are saying they have, nada, nothing, zero on hand. They have not been holding them back and don't know when they might get some. One Walmart lady joked "false advertising". Ok!

I talked to one earlier in the week. They were suppose to have this BIG PLAN, a line, designated area, and so on. They have a whole total of 4 in their store. Nope, not 4 cases, not 4 pallets, not 4 racks..............but 4, 1 box, 1 of each color. Glad I called again to ask instead of heading out there to stand in line.

Now I have been getting several "they might be on tonights truck, we don't know" type answers. So I think I am going to just hit the 'ole computer and wait for the rooster to crow, bark, meow.............

I think that might be as good a plan as any! I am wondering what midnight might bring online.

guilliam · **11-7-2009, 5:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by rjncmj

I still like my dream of a mint green hamster named Yum Yum but I'd like it factory made not someone's art project.

Me too, I would be ALL OVER finding that Hamster!! Green is MY favorite color

guilliam · **11-7-2009, 5:12 PM**

I'd be willing to bet I could go to my Walmart tomorrow and get hamsters

Provided they got any in that is. I think there's only 2 of us around here that are even aware of them

mtnative · **11-7-2009, 5:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by guilliam

So, besides Zhu Zhu, what else are your kids asking for?

DD (4) wants a dollhouse from Santa, a new doll, doll stroller, and everything she sees advertised on tv! Luckily for me, I bought the wooden Melissa and Doug dollhouse (w/furniture and family) last year on an Amazon sale for $40...Whooohooo!

DS (7) wants DS games, a tub of legos, a clock, and a bow an arrow set. I can't get him to commit to what he wants Santa to bring so I'm still attempting that. DH wants to get him a netbook computer but DS doesn't seem interested so I say "no".

DD is easy, DS is not, so will be looking to see what other 7 year old boy's are wanting!

11-7-2009, 4:22 PM	#2255
georgiapeach717 Member Joined: Oct 2009 Location: north georgia Posts: 695	my bad gulliam, i will look out for those! ummmm so when did chunk go drag queen?!?!? LMAO! __________________ Robin, wife of Brian and stay at home mommy of a 5 and 2 year old!!

11-7-2009, 4:33 PM	#2261
guilliam Member Joined: Nov 2005 Location: OHIO Posts: 2,214	I just can't figure out WHY someone would buy one that someone has colored on or glued stuff to. And I don't care how secure they say those beads are glued on there, it can't be safe for a little child! __________________ "It's A Major Award!"

11-7-2009, 5:01 PM	#2276
guilliam Member Joined: Nov 2005 Location: OHIO Posts: 2,214	So, besides Zhu Zhu, what else are your kids asking for? __________________ "It's A Major Award!"

11-7-2009, 5:12 PM	#2279
guilliam Member Joined: Nov 2005 Location: OHIO Posts: 2,214	I'd be willing to bet I could go to my Walmart tomorrow and get hamsters Provided they got any in that is. I think there's only 2 of us around here that are even aware of them __________________ "It's A Major Award!"

11-7-2009, 4:18 PM	#2251
laura4444 Member Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 268	Now, you all know I make the clothes for the little cuties, but this really bothers me. I am all for free enterprise, but it really scares me with all of the "crystals" and dye all over them. What if some little 3 year old puts them in their mouth? I just don't think it is very safe. What do you guys think?

11-7-2009, 4:19 PM	#2252
friholic Member Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 365	Most of my local Walmarts are saying they have, nada, nothing, zero on hand. They have not been holding them back and don't know when they might get some. One Walmart lady joked "false advertising". Ok! I talked to one earlier in the week. They were suppose to have this BIG PLAN, a line, designated area, and so on. They have a whole total of 4 in their store. Nope, not 4 cases, not 4 pallets, not 4 racks..............but 4, 1 box, 1 of each color. Glad I called again to ask instead of heading out there to stand in line. Now I have been getting several "they might be on tonights truck, we don't know" type answers. So I think I am going to just hit the 'ole computer and wait for the rooster to crow, bark, meow.............

11-7-2009, 4:26 PM	#2256
rjncmj Member Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 377	I still like my dream of a mint green hamster named Yum Yum but I'd like it factory made not someone's art project.

11-7-2009, 4:29 PM	#2258
laura4444 Member Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 268	Etoys http://www.etoys.com/product/index.j...ductId=3895799 has the "gift pack" in again....the one with the $38 batteries if anyone is interested.

11-7-2009, 4:39 PM	#2266
laura4444 Member Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 268	If he decides to go to TRU, IDK because of the one hamster deal, I will let you all know that, too.

11-7-2009, 4:44 PM	#2268
rjncmj Member Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 377	On Cepia's ZhuZhuPets.com site they show the orange carrier as more of a yellow and they don't show the blue one at all. There is no blue bed is there?

11-7-2009, 4:48 PM	#2271
Mommax3 Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 114	Just called the 3rd Walmart today, this one is about 20 min north of me. They stated that the Hamsters will be handed out by the sporting goods desk. Limit of 2. Even though it's a 24 hour store the sporting goods dept closes at 10 pm and will open back up at 7am, so we would have to be in line way earlier than 7. I just wish that there would be one plan across the board, 3 different walmarts in driving distance and all 3 are different.