zhu zhu pets - what do I REALLY need??? - The DIS Discussion Forums

wendylovesdisney · 11-21-2009, 09:40 AM

Hey everyone. For those who have given the pesky critters to their kids already, what were the must-have pieces - the ones that the kiddos REALLY liked? I don't want to waste any money.

Thanks very much!

wendylovesdisney · 11-21-2009, 10:30 AM

anyone? I need help??

AlternateEgo · 11-21-2009, 10:54 AM

Hmm... I haven't given the girls theirs yet, since they are for Christmas, but I got them each a hampster and the blanket.

I might possibly give them a giftcard to purchase the other pieces later, but I am not positive. They are hard to find and I figure after Christmas they will be around more.

Plus, the kids get so much around Christmas, that it might prolong the fascination with the Zhu Zhus if we offer more pieces throughout the year.

Of course my girls are 7, 5, & 4, so that might not work for older girls.

Perditamarie · 11-21-2009, 11:05 AM

Mine are saved for Christmas too....athough DH has threatened to dig them out to ebay them!

I just got 1 hamster, 1 bed or carrier and 1 ball....I figure the ball would be the most entertaining, like a real hamster, and take up the least amount of space.

It will be interesting to hear which pieces the kids preferred.

All American · 11-21-2009, 11:09 AM

Have they asked for specific pieces? If so, I would just get those. Our daughter wanted the brown hamster and the car, so that's what she's getting.

samshane · 11-21-2009, 11:47 AM

I have a 3 pack of hamster and 2 of the fun houses... of course it is all packed away for Christmas. It was all I could find at the MRSP in the store - I wasn't paying a fortune for them. I figure the kids could play with the hamsters and connect the fun houses together for them to run in. If I happen upon any of the other pieces at the store, I will get them for the kids - if not, then I am sure they will be happy anyway!

eyeheartgoofy · 11-21-2009, 12:17 PM

My DD got her zhu zhu pets back in September for her Birthday. We gave her the funhouse, the wheel, a bed and one hamster.

I think that was a good mix. I'd say the funhouse with one add on option (wheel, spiral slide, etc), plus a hamster would be enough to really "play" with the hamster. A bed or a carrier would be a nice touch, but not required.

DD has asked for the ball (which she is getting) for Christmas. If I see the spiral slide anywhere, I will buy that too ... but I'm not specifically hunting (just stopping by toy aisles if I'm out shopping).

rentayenta · 11-21-2009, 12:40 PM

I got my DD a yellow hamster and the car. Anything else she wants, she can save up for.

They appear to be a never ending money pit.

wendylovesdisney · 11-21-2009, 01:46 PM

Well, the reason I ask is because my Mother bought every last stinking piece when someone had just unloaded them from a truck. I do not wish to keep it all as it is just too much money, etc. I am trying to figure out how to narrow it down so that the rest can be returned. My sister said that the pieces all look "fun".... but really do they need it all? I am trying to be practical and not overspend.

P.S. - I am not fishing for buyers here, by the way. I am dead serious about not wanting all of it. I am looking for honest opinions. I am also not trying to irk those of you who have driven to umpteenth Targets or Walmarts looking. This was pure dumb luck that my Mother stumbled on them.

-Wendy

AlternateEgo · 11-21-2009, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perditamarie

Mine are saved for Christmas too....athough DH has threatened to dig them out to ebay them!

I have been thinking about this too... but seriously, lol.

Dh has been working 2 weeks off 2 weeks and it is killing us right now. I keep thinking that if I just sell them on ebay, I could get the kids each a really nice gift instead of the Zhu Zhus (they haven't even asked for them)

11-21-2009, 09:40 AM	#1
wendylovesdisney What's a Pooh Bear got to do around here to get a tag? The TF thinks wendy is a wonderful sister Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 748	zhu zhu pets - what do I REALLY need??? Hey everyone. For those who have given the pesky critters to their kids already, what were the must-have pieces - the ones that the kiddos REALLY liked? I don't want to waste any money. Thanks very much! __________________ Wendy Mom to 2 Chinese Princesses

11-21-2009, 10:30 AM	#2
wendylovesdisney What's a Pooh Bear got to do around here to get a tag? The TF thinks wendy is a wonderful sister Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 748	anyone? I need help?? __________________ Wendy Mom to 2 Chinese Princesses

11-21-2009, 10:54 AM	#3
AlternateEgo Honeymooned at Disney, now planning our first family trip. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 645	Hmm... I haven't given the girls theirs yet, since they are for Christmas, but I got them each a hampster and the blanket. I might possibly give them a giftcard to purchase the other pieces later, but I am not positive. They are hard to find and I figure after Christmas they will be around more. Plus, the kids get so much around Christmas, that it might prolong the fascination with the Zhu Zhus if we offer more pieces throughout the year. Of course my girls are 7, 5, & 4, so that might not work for older girls. __________________ Me(Crystal) DH(Jeff) DD7(Alayna) DD5(Brianna) DD4(Keeley) 9 Months to go... Are we there yet? Our first official Pre Trip Report for our first official Family Trip Summer '92 Offsite , Sept. '07 ASMu Free Dining , Sept. '09 CSR Free Dining-Honeymoon <- Still waiting to join my first "Big Give".

11-21-2009, 11:05 AM	#4
Perditamarie DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 2,530	Mine are saved for Christmas too....athough DH has threatened to dig them out to ebay them! I just got 1 hamster, 1 bed or carrier and 1 ball....I figure the ball would be the most entertaining, like a real hamster, and take up the least amount of space. It will be interesting to hear which pieces the kids preferred. __________________ My Disney Inspired Home page PerditasPlace.org

11-21-2009, 11:09 AM	#5
All American DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 856	Have they asked for specific pieces? If so, I would just get those. Our daughter wanted the brown hamster and the car, so that's what she's getting. __________________ Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning how to dance in the rain.

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11-21-2009, 11:47 AM	#6
samshane Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: WA state - but forever a New Englander Posts: 263	I have a 3 pack of hamster and 2 of the fun houses... of course it is all packed away for Christmas. It was all I could find at the MRSP in the store - I wasn't paying a fortune for them. I figure the kids could play with the hamsters and connect the fun houses together for them to run in. If I happen upon any of the other pieces at the store, I will get them for the kids - if not, then I am sure they will be happy anyway! __________________ Sam Mom to DD10 , DD9 , and DS7

11-21-2009, 12:17 PM	#7
eyeheartgoofy DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,601	My DD got her zhu zhu pets back in September for her Birthday. We gave her the funhouse, the wheel, a bed and one hamster. I think that was a good mix. I'd say the funhouse with one add on option (wheel, spiral slide, etc), plus a hamster would be enough to really "play" with the hamster. A bed or a carrier would be a nice touch, but not required. DD has asked for the ball (which she is getting) for Christmas. If I see the spiral slide anywhere, I will buy that too ... but I'm not specifically hunting (just stopping by toy aisles if I'm out shopping).

11-21-2009, 12:40 PM	#8
rentayenta Authentic Feelin' itchy I hear an infant cry and it's letdown city I would kiss their little chinchilla lips off! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 10,963	I got my DD a yellow hamster and the car. Anything else she wants, she can save up for. They appear to be a never ending money pit. __________________ me DH DD12 DD10 DS8 Riley Guinness Relax boys, the belly dancer does not want your singles- a May 9-20 trip report: http://www.disboards.com/showthread....6#post31925886

11-21-2009, 01:46 PM	#9
wendylovesdisney What's a Pooh Bear got to do around here to get a tag? The TF thinks wendy is a wonderful sister Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 748	Well, the reason I ask is because my Mother bought every last stinking piece when someone had just unloaded them from a truck. I do not wish to keep it all as it is just too much money, etc. I am trying to figure out how to narrow it down so that the rest can be returned. My sister said that the pieces all look "fun".... but really do they need it all? I am trying to be practical and not overspend. P.S. - I am not fishing for buyers here, by the way. I am dead serious about not wanting all of it. I am looking for honest opinions. I am also not trying to irk those of you who have driven to umpteenth Targets or Walmarts looking. This was pure dumb luck that my Mother stumbled on them. -Wendy __________________ Wendy Mom to 2 Chinese Princesses

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