Zhu Zhu Hamsters Are 2009s Hottest Toy

If you have watched any television with your child over the last month, there is a good chance that you have seen a commercial forZhu Zhu Pets Hamsters. If you haven't seen one of these commercials, you might think that this is a new breed of hamsters. However, Zhu Zhu Pets Hamsters aren't real hamsters. Instead, they are plush toy hamsters that operate on AAA batteries and run around on the floor.

For those of you who have seen the television commercials, you might have had a hunch that these were going to be a popular toy this year. Thanks to the high energy nature of the commercials, kids respond instantly when they see them. If you show the commercial to any child, chances are they are going to want their very own right away.

While many people were guessing that this was going to be a popular toy for the Christmas season, Toys"R"Us has now made this official. In fact, not only did Zhu Zhu Pets Hamsters make their list of the fifteen hottest toys for the 2009 holiday season, but the Zhu Zhu Pets Hamsters are actually predicted to be the hottest toy on this list.

So, what makes a toy that seems so simple such a hot product this year? Well, given the current state of the economy, it just may be a sign of the times. While there are toys on the hot list that cost hundreds of dollars, Zhu Zhu Pets Hamsters retail for just $8 (however, expect prices to go through the roof as the holidays get closer and demand for these toys increases).

Another reason that these hamsters made their way to the top of the hot list is because they are so customizable. To begin with, there are four different hamsters: Mr. Squiggles, Pipsqueek, Num Nums and Chunk. There is also a fifth hamster (Patches), who is only available with the special Starter House. Speaking of the Starter House, not only is there this "play area" for the hamsters, but there is also a Funhouse. In addition to these two houses, there are a wide variety of add-ons, including a hamster wheel and garage (which comes with its own miniature car).

In addition to the hamsters, houses and add-ons, there are also accessories for the hamsters. The accessories include an Adventure Ball, blankets and carriers in a variety of colors, beds and much more. When kids see this wide variety of choices, they can't help but get excited!

Because there is no denying how hot these toys are going to be this year, if you have children, you better buy these as presents now. Stores and websites are already selling out of the hamsters, houses and accessories, so if you want to ensure that your child has a smile when Christmas morning arrives, make sure that you make your purchases now and hide them until "Santa puts them under the tree!"