Smart, unpredictable, battery-powered hamsters are set to hit stores again this fall as Cepia re-launches its Zhu Zhu
Zhu Zhu
Zhu Zhu is a Chinese actress and singer. She rose to fame as a VJ on MTV China.
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ZhuZhu Pets.
| Inventor(s) | Russ Hornsby |
|---|---|
| Availability | 2009–present |
| Official website | |
Where can I buy ZhuZhu Pets?
You can find ZhuZhu pets at many local retailers. They’re here to take over the Zhu-niverse! Thank you for visiting the Zhu-niverse! We would love to answer your questions, help you with trouble-shooting, hear your comments, and get your feedback.
What happened to ZhuZhu Pets?
Zhu Zhu Pets was rebooted when an animated series, now known as The ZhuZhus, debuted as " Polly and the ZhuZhu Pets " on September 12, 2016 on the Disney Channel in the United States. Starting February 2017, Spin Master showcased the ZhuZhu Pets franchise in a toy fair with new toy designs, based more on the TV series.
Are there any Zhu Zhu Pets that move and bark?
A clone of Zhu Zhu Pets emerged during 2010 called Furry Frenzies, which featured other animals. This inspired Zhu Zhu Pets to release non-hamster spinoff lines starting in 2011 when several dog breeds of Zhu Zhu Puppies were introduced. They are plush robotic puppies that move around and bark.
What are ZhuZhu Pets play modes?
ZhuZhu Pets can be put in either of two play modes: "nurturing mode," in which they coo and purr, or "adventure mode," in which they explore their habitat and respond to various stimuli. ZhuZhu Pets were a craze during the 2009 holidays.
Why did they discontinue Zhu Zhu Pets?
Dec. 7, 2009— -- There will be no recall for the popular Zhu Zhu Pets Hamsters following a contested report that the toys contained "dangerous" levels of potentially harmful metals, an official for the Consumer Product Safety Commission told ABC News today.
How old are Zuzu pets?
T Zhu Zhu pets were first released in late 2009, and were extremely popular during the holiday season.
How many different Zhu Zhu Pets are there?
What kinds of ZhuZhu pets are there? There are six ZhuZhu pets, each with their own unique looks and personalities. Pipsqueak: This energetic hamster is bright yellow with a shooting star emblem on her back.
What year did Zuzu pets come out?
Founded in 2002, it has 16 employees in the United States and 25 in China. Ms. Hornsby, the marketing director, said Zhu Zhu Pets were the company's breakthrough toy. “This is definitely our big fish,” she said, forgetting the hamster lingo for a moment.
What are the toy hamsters called?
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Do Zhu Zhu Pets interact with each other?
A completely closed site, there is no peer-to-peer interaction. Your child will only be able to interact with furry, funny hamsters and other Zhus! On behalf of the Zhus, Welcome.
What are the names of the Zhu Zhu Pets?
Zhu Zhu Pets are cute litte hamsters. There were nine original hamsters. they are Jilly, Nugget, Mr Squiggles, Scoodles, Winkie, Pipsqueak, Chunk, Numnums, and Patches....They vary from little from Kung Zhu hamsters and Zhu Zhu Puppies, with three buttons on both types:The head button. ... The nose button. ... The back button.
Are Zhu Zhu Pets hamsters or guinea pigs?
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How do you turn off a Zhu Zhu Pet?
Push the top of the Zhu Zhu Pet's head to turn off "Explore" mode. This prevents the pet from moving around. Press the center of the pet's back to put it to sleep. The Zhu Zhu Pet will yawn and enter its inactivity mode.
Where can I watch Quest for Zhu?
Watch ZhuZhu Pets: The Quest for Zhu | Prime Video.
What's the best brand of hamster food?
The 10 Best Hamster FoodsKaytee Fiesta Gourmet Variety Diet Hamster Food. ... Tiny Friends Farm Hazel Hamster Food. ... Brown's Tropical Carnival Food & Treat Hamster Food. ... Brown's Tropical Carnival Natural Fortified Daily Hamster Food. ... Vitakraft VitaSmart Complete Nutrition Hamster Food. ... Kaytee Food From the Wild Hamster Food.More items...•
How do you play Zhu Zhu Pets on DS?
You run the little ZhuZhu around collecting coins, finding keys to unlock different levels. You also have to take care of the pet, feed, water, put to bed and take to the potty. AS you unlock more levels you get more pets! They can add up, but it's fun to take care of them all.
What is Zhuzhu pet?
ZhuZhu Pets. ZhuZhu Pets ( Mandarin pronunciation: [tʂú tʂú], formerly known as Go Go Pets in the UK) is an American line of plush robotic hamster toys created by Cepia LLC in 2009.
Who makes Zhuzhu toys?
ZhuZhu Pets ( Mandarin pronunciation: [tʂú tʂú], formerly known as Go Go Pets in the UK) is an American line of plush robotic hamster toys created by Cepia LLC in 2009.
What is the Zhuzhu pet's play mode?
ZhuZhu Pets can be put in either of two play modes: "nurturing mode," in which they coo and purr, or "adventure mode," in which they explore their habitat and respond to various stimuli. ZhuZhu Pets were a craze during the 2009 holidays.
What are the Rockstar pets?
In early 2010 a set of new characters was released, including the Rockstar pets (Roxie, Ryder, Pax, and Kingston), inspired by the children of celebrities such as Angelina Jolie and Gwen Stefani.
When did Zhuzhu Princess come out?
In December 2010 the ZhuZhu Princess series was released, as was a line of sixteen Burger King toys. Also released in 2010 were the first edition of ZhuZhu Babies, which are not electronic or plush, but plastic toys articulated with a small ball under their belly. The second 2011 edition of ZhuZhu Babies included motors.
When did the Quest for Zhu come out?
Film. On September 27, 2011, the franchise's first full-length feature film Quest for Zhu was released straight-to-DVD. A second full-length feature film, The Power of Zhu, appeared to be in the works, potentially being released on DVD sometime in 2012.
Is Zhuzhu Pets 2 on Wii?
The sequel, ZhuZhu Pets 2: Featuring The Wild Bunch, was also released for Nintendo DS and Wii, as well as ZhuZhu Pets: Kung Zhu for Nintendo DS. In 2011 ZhuZhu Princess: Carriages & Castles and ZhuZhu Puppies were released for Nintendo DS. Zhu Zhu Pets: Pets to the Rescue was planned for release on the Nintendo 3DS in 2013 ...
Release
Zhu Zhu Pets were created by Russ Hornsby for his St. Louis company, Cepia LLC. Released in 2009, Zhu Zhu Pets was a major success commercially. They were initially retailed for US$9 but demand during the craze drove the resale price over US$100 and sometimes as high as several hundred dollars.
Lore
Zhu Zhu Pets come from the Zhu-niverse. They speak Zhuish, a hamster version of English.
Zhu Zhu Pets (2017)
Zhu Zhu Pets brand was rebooted when an animated series, the ZhuZhus aired on September 12, 2016 on the Disney Channel in the United States. Starting February 2017, A new line of rebooted designs of Zhu Zhu Pets were released.
Trivia
A clone of Zhu Zhu Pets emerged during 2010 called Furry Frenzies, which featured other animals. This inspired Zhu Zhu Pets to release non-hamster spinoff lines starting in 2011 for the Kitten and Puppies line.
Overview
History
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.
The original ZhuZhu Pets are nine different characters, with names including Chunk, PipSqueak, Mr. Squiggles, and Num Nums. There are various accessori…
Video games
In 2010 the first ZhuZhu Pets video game was released for Nintendo DS, iPhone, and PC. The sequel, ZhuZhu Pets 2: Featuring The Wild Bunch, was also released for Nintendo DS and Wii, as well as ZhuZhu Pets: Kung Zhu for Nintendo DS. In 2011 ZhuZhu Princess: Carriages & Castles ZhuZhu Babies and ZhuZhu Puppies were released for Nintendo DS.
Film
On September 27, 2011, the franchise's first full-length feature film Quest for Zhu was released straight-to-DVD. A second full-length feature film, The Power of Zhu, probably in the works and has a trailer, potentially being released on DVD sometime in 2012. However, as of February 2014, no other films or even plans for films have been released for "The Power of Zhu", although it was completed and was "secretly distributed" to TV stations in France and Brazil under the title "Ama…
See also
• The ZhuZhus
• FurReal Friends
• Hatchimal
External links
• Official website