Sunday, August 30, 2009

Zhu Zhu Pets Review and Giveaway!




Zhu Zhu Pets are fun, interactive hamsters that talk, move and even navigate their way around their own habitats. And the best thing about these pets? No mess and no fuss…just hours of interactive play!
I was very excited to be selected by MomSelect to do this review and giveaway.
When the Zhu Zhu Pets package arrived and I saw all the boxes and pieces that needed to be put together I was quite intimidated. I will admit that I display signs of ADHD when trying to follow kid-toy directions! But I made it a goal of mine to do this project all by myself. Well, I did get my husband to help with one tiny part, but I did the rest on my own. It took me roughly 60 minutes to put all the pieces together from start to finish. I consider that fast because I did it while both of my kids ( 5 and almost 2) were in my face! They were very excited for me to finally finish. They did get sent to play upstairs so I could have 15 minutes of set-up time all to myself.

Zhu Zhu Pets are for ages 4 and up, but my 22 month old son seemed almost ready to enjoy this toy as much as my 5 year old daughter. I say almost because in the beginning I am sure he thought the hamster ( which he called a mouse) was in fact real and was looking over his shoulder to keep it in his view. I don't blame him though, the way Mr. Squiggles scurried about was very realistic!
My 5 year old let her imagination take over as soon she was left to play. She thought it was one of the best toys she has! She loves the hamster and thinks all the add-on sets are really cool.
I was impressed at how realistic the hamster was. The way it moved and scurried around it's surroundings reminded me of when I was little and had real hamsters. The little noises it makes are very funny. I think this is a good alternative to a live hamster- and no messy cages to clean!
You can make your hamster kingdom as big or as small as you would like. You are able to purchase add-on sets to expand or change your kingdom.
Since no toy on the market is perfect; I will list a few things I was not impressed with.

  • The connector clips do not stay clipped. ( this was the only thing my husband helped me with because I thought I was doing it wrong when I wasn't). I might have to try to super glue them in place.


  • The hamster can get lots of hair ( we have a cat and dog) entangled in its wheels which will cause it to move slowly or not at all. You just have to untangle/clean it and the hamster is ready for action again.


  • The garage doors won't stay on and the top of the garage pops off very easy. My kids finally just took the top off and left it off. This too can probably be fixed with some super glue!

With those being the things that stood out to me I would like to say that I ( and my kids of course) loved Zhu Zhu Pets. I have never seen a toy like it before and I enjoyed watching the kids play with this.

If you would like the chance to win a Zhu Zhu Pet hamster and slide/ramp set please do the following:

**MAIN RULE (this must be followed or no other entries will count!) Log onto the Zhu Zhu Pets website and tell me what add-on set you would like and who you would give it to.

1 extra entry-subscribe to my RSS feed (or let me know that you already have) in a separate comment.

1 extra entry- follow my blog


2 extra entries- Write a post in your blog linking to my blog about this giveaway ( 2 comments please)

2 extra entries- Comment on a non-giveaway post my blog. ( 2 comment please)

1 extra entry-Follow me on Twitter. ( sidebar access)

1 extra entry-Tweet about this giveaway (be sure to include the link in your comment so I can check!) you can do this once a day.



Please be sure to separate your entries in the comment box.

*This giveaway will close on September 10th at 11:59pm of and the winner will be announced by the afternoon of September 11th. The winner will be chosen by using Random.org from all valid entries and will be contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to contact me before they forfeit their prize. Giveaway is open to US residents only.



115 comments:

Mary said...

I love the Go Go Adventure Ball. My boys would really enjoy the Zhu Zhu pets because we have pet allergies and this would be the next best thing to having a real pet.

mfalcon13 (at) hotmail (dot) com

Anonymous said...

Emily wants a hamster so this would be just the thing. No clean up or feeding. She would like the Adventure Ball.
traymona[at]aol.com

ky2here said...

Skateboard and U-Turn Ramp for our youngest grandson.

Mysharona said...

the go go adventure ball for my daughter

Anonymous said...

The Go Go Adventure Ball looks fun. I would give it to my roommate who had to give up his hamster because of my allergies.

katzkids by Kathy D. said...

I would get the skateboard & u-turn ramp because the Zhu Zhu Pet would be going to my Son.He loves skate boarding and we both think these Zhu Zhu Pets are really cool.
Thanks for the giveaway.

Mommy 2 Bears said...

I would have to get the Go Go Adventure Ball since it couldn't be a "real" hamster if it didn't have a ball. This would be for my two girls. Which means I'd have to go buy another one since I know they wouldn't share.

Mamushi Love said...

I like the Hamster Car/Garage set. If I won, it'd go to my God-daughter and God-nephew.

karenmed409 said...

I like the Go Go adventure ball
karenmed409(at)comcast(dot)net

karenmed409 said...

subscribed to feeder

karenmed409 said...

following as karenmed409

karenmed409 said...

following on twitter as karenmed409

karenmed409 said...

tweeted: http://twitter.com/karenmed409/status/3682922224

abfantom said...

My daughter has been asking for a Zhu Zhu pet. She also wants a the Garage and Car.

abfantom at yahoo dot com

Nicole C. said...

I would get the Surfboard and Sleep Dome and give it to my daughter!!

choateorama(at)gmail(dot)com

Elena said...

The car and garage would go to my soon to be 9 year old daughter! I know she'd love it! Thanks for the contest!

Anonymous said...

The go go adventure ball for my six year old niece.

brandon_ralston@hotmail.com

Tarah said...

My niece would enjoy the Go Go Adventure Ball!

Tarah
tarah716[at]ymail.com

Anonymous said...

I like the car and the ball! My daughters teddy bear hamster died, she would love this!

Anonymous said...

subscribed in google

Anonymous said...

I follow

denyse said...

My son would love the U-Turn Ramp and skateboard.

denyse_g@hotmail.com

Viva said...

These toys are great! I love the Go Go Adventure Ball for my son! Thanks.

ReggieMann said...

I like the hamster pet carrier, blanket and bed - I would give it to my niece.

ReggieM1961 (at) gmail (dot) com

Dove420 said...

I think I'd like the Hamster Funhouse first. This would all go to my granddaughter because she want a hamster sooooo much and we can't get her one because of my allergies

dove42(at)comcast(dot)net

Lisa Woods said...

I would like the go go Adventure ball and would give it to my 6 year old son, Logan. He loves all animals and saw this on t.v. and wanted one.

clynsg said...

I would like the garage set, but am glad to have the head-up about the top coming off. I would give it to my grandson.

clynsg at yahoo.com

clynsg said...

Blog follower

clynsg at yahoo.com

cstironkat said...

I would give this to Alison who would love another pet, and I would add on the hamster car and garage.

tatertot374 said...

My 3 kids would love the garage and the car
Thank you for the chance
tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

tatertot374 said...

I follow your blog
Thank you for the chance
tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

tatertot374 said...

I follow you on twitter - tatertot374
Thank you for the chance
tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

tatertot374 said...

I tweeted
http://twitter.com/tatertot374/status/3737673592
Thank you!
tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

karenmed409 said...

tweet: http://twitter.com/karenmed409/status/3743499461

karenmed409 said...

todays tweet http://twitter.com/karenmed409/status/3768429685

snytar said...

I would get the hamster car and garage. These would go to my daughter. She already has them listed on her Christmas List.

lwilson4479 said...

I would really like the car and garage set. My son loves cars and would think it was hysterical!

Anonymous said...

I like the Go Go Adventure Ball, it looks just like the kind you give to a real hamster! This would be for my son and daughter to share. Thank you.

msurosey@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I follow (mail4rosey). Thank you.

msurosey@yahoo.com

karenmed409 said...

tweet- http://twitter.com/karenmed409/status/3780910550

Anonymous said...

I would love the car or ball for my son.

samsakara@twcny.rr.com

rbailey1958 said...

Go-Go Adventure Ball
pkbailey@charter.net

rbailey1958 said...

Blog follower
This would B 4 my granddaughter

rbailey1958 said...

Twitter follower[pkbailey01]
pkbailey@charter.net

CDStardust said...

My son would love the Hamster car and garage. If I were to win, this would be for my son! Thanks for the chance!

karenmed409 said...

tweet- http://twitter.com/karenmed409/status/3798815039

karenmed409(at)comcast(dot)net

karenmed409 said...

tweet- http://twitter.com/karenmed409/status/3821603580

Jeff said...

My son would love the Zhu Zhu with the surfboard accessory

Metal Momma said...

my daughter would love the adventure ball

AB Smith said...

the car and the ball look like good add on's.

My 5 yr old son would LOVE this!

AB Smith said...

i follow blog!

AB Smith said...

http://twitter.com/2kidsblogger/status/3840332614

tweet

Jeni said...

I think the go go adventure ball is cute I would give it to my son he's been asking for it

Unknown said...

We would like to also have the Go Go Adventure Ball and this would be for my granddaughter, thanks.

kport207 at gmail dot com

karenmed409 said...

tweet- http://twitter.com/karenmed409/status/3852811627

Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

This would be perfect for my daughter who has been begging for a hamster.
Our favorite add on is the Go Go Adventure Ball. And our favorite hamster is NumNums.
Thank you so much for the chance to win.

Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

I am subscribed to your RSS Feed via Google Reader.

Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

I am following via Google Friends Connect.

Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

I am following on Twitter as jlsc123.

erma said...

I like the hamster wheel and tunnel. I would give it to my kids.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net

Kerry said...

I would like the hamster funhouse for my daughter. Her hamster died a yr ago, and she just was not ready for the responsibility again. Since these have come out it is all she talks about. Would love to surprise her with it!

Thanks! :)

Kerry said...

following you on twitter as batchicky

Thanks :)

Kerry said...

following your blog :)

carrieallen84 said...

I would get the hampster bed and blanket for my daughter!! That is what she wants...lol

carrieallen84 said...

I subscribed to your blog via google reader!!

carrieallen84 said...

I follow you on twitter!!

Kerry said...

tweeted :)

batchicky Zhu Zhu Pets giveaway!! http://bit.ly/tngsJless than 5 seconds ago from web

fidget said...

the hamster funhouse looks like a fun add on! I would give it to my daughters

fidgetblogs at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

I'd have to say the Go Go Adventure ball for Ian- he is entranced by the commercial of these things.

Unknown said...

I follow you on Twitter- dddiva

Unknown said...

http://twitter.com/dddiva/status/3867004425

Sonya said...

My kids would love the hamster car and garage! They've been begging a small furry pet, so hopefully this would keep them happy for a little while!

karenmed409 said...

tweet- http://twitter.com/karenmed409/status/3869851784

karenmed409@comcast.net

CC said...

My kids would love this, and the Go Go Adventure ball!

speechforme at gmail

CC said...

I follow you on twitter @speech_hero

speechforme at gmail

missreneer said...

I really love the spiral slide and ramp. I would give it to my 2 daughters and son. Thank you for the great contest:)

Anonymous said...

DUE TO COMPUTER SLIP DON"T KNOW IF MY COMMENT WAS ENTERED SO HERE IT IS AGAIN !!! SORRY !!

My boys have been going crazy since they saw the commerical for these!! Due to allergy's in the house the much wanted dog or cat can't come into our home and we have not had any luck with fish or hermit crabs.. The boys would be thrilled with these.. They would love the car and garage or the adventure ball as add on's

typhi599@aol.com

theflyingacc said...

I would keep it for myself and get the car and garage. If people would shame me, I'd give it to my Cowboy and get the skate ramp thingy

If I win we will work it out>> thank you for the chance to win

Amanda S. said...

I like the Hamster Bed and Blanket and I would give the set to my middle daughter. She wants a pet, so this would work, lol!

renee said...

I would have to pick the surfboard and sleep dome for my son.

pinkpanthers94@gmail.com

renee said...

follow your blog

pinkpanthers94@gmail.com

renee said...

follow you on twitter as whatmommiesneed

pinkpanthers94@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I would love to also get the car and garage attachment. This would be for my daughter.

Unknown said...

i follow your blog

Unknown said...

I follow you on twitter Jammie79

Jen Felong said...

The Go Go Adventure Ball for my youngest son.
jenthemom22 at yahoo.com

Crystal F said...

I like the skateboard and u turn ramp. I would give this to my girls. Thank you!

karenmed409 said...

tweet; http://twitter.com/karenmed409/status/3889103418

karenmed409(at)comcast(dot)net

Sheila Hickmon said...

I would love the car and garage and it would be for my daughter! Thanks!

hawkgirl_16{at}hotmail{dot}com

tatertot374 said...

Tweet
http://twitter.com/tatertot374/status/3889932870
Thank you!
tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

Unknown said...

Lots of differant things you can get but I like the Go Go adventure ball

packerfantimmy said...

My little guy would love NumNums and the car & garage set. I would love the Adventure Ball. Thank you for this great contest. As an out of work father, like many others, I can't thank you enough for these types of contests
titletowntreasures(at)yahoo(dot)com

mchavez718 said...

I like the hamster wheel and tunnel. These little guys are so cute.

janetfaye said...

I like the Wheel and Tunnel and I would give it to my grandson.

janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

Marie said...

I would add the Go Go Adventure Ball because my kids would love that -- although I must admit that my son really wants one of these and he's been asking for the car to go with it!

marielay@gmail.com

dvice12 said...

I'd like the surfboard and sleep dome for my kids

Fionen said...

I like the Skateboard & U-Turn Ramp. I would give it to my nephew for his birthday.

Fionen said...

I subscribed to your RSS feed via Google Reader.
email: fionen_ftw (at) fionen (dot) com

Fionen said...

I follow your blog.
email: fionen_ftw (at) fionen (dot) com
username: Fionen

Fionen said...

I follow you on Twitter.
username: Fionen

Fionen said...

I commented on two non-giveaway posts: "3 superfoods" and "they grow up so fast."
Entry #1

Fionen said...

I commented on two non-giveaway posts: "3 superfoods" and "they grow up so fast."
Entry #2

Charity S said...

I like the Hamster Bed and Blanket.

Thanks

charisscharity at yahoo dot com

Charity S said...

I subscribe via yahoo reader.

Charity S said...

Following your blog.

charisscharity at yahoo dot com

Charity S said...

I tweeted.

http://twitter.com/ccboobooy/status/3900612307

tlcfromtn said...

I like the Car & Garage. I'd give this to my grandson because he keeps asking for one.

braaisjo at gmail dot com

tlcfromtn said...

I follow your blog

braaisjo at gmail dot com

Marinalane said...

I would like the hamster Garage and car for my daughter! She is 5 and REALLY wants one of these pets! Thank you for the giveaway! lanemarinab@aol.com

Bridget3496 said...

I like the skateboard and u turn ramp and I'd give it to my grandson

Bridget3496 said...

subscribe in google reader- brdgcombs@aol.com

Marinalane said...

I Subscribe to your feed (Susan Marina Brown Lane) lanemarinab@aol.com

Marinalane said...

I Follow your Blog! (Marinalane) lanemarinab@aol.com

Marinalane said...

I Follow you on Twitter! (Marinalane) lanemarinab@aol.com

Marinalane said...

I Tweeted!http://twitter.com/Marinalane/status/3904500386 lanemarinab@aol.com