Top toy craze of Christmas 2009, Go Go Pets, have been renamed Zhu Zhu Pets for 2010. The name change makes the packaging of the British version of the popular toy hamsters match the brand internationally but makes no difference to the fun.
For ages 4 years and older • 2 x AAA batteries required
From around £9.99
In wave one of Zhu Zhu Pets Chunk, Mr Squiggles, Num Nums and Pipsqueak are back as the four toy hamsters that feature. These interactive and realistic hamsters feature artificial intelligence, they can talk, move around their habitat and are enormously entertaining.
Zhu Zhu Pets Hamsters
By Character
For ages 4 years and older • 2 x AAA batteries required (NOT included)
Where to Buy Zhu Zhu Hamsters
From around £9.99 at Amazon.co.uk
£9.99 from Character Online
Each of the four hamsters has been given its own characteristics:
- Chunk is a laidback surfer Hamster has a big heart and an even bigger belly
- Mr Squiggles is the modern day Hamster Houdini. When he’s not hiding or playing tricks you’ll find him tumbling around in his little exercise ball
- Num Nums is shy yet sweet and will sneak her way into your heart with all her hamster kisses
- Pipsqueak is super sweet and smart, apparently the brains of the Go Go Hamsters operation
Play peek-a-boo with Waybuloo’s Yojojo. This battery powered soft toy features lots of phrases and sound effects. Yojojo’s ears also drop down when you squeeze his tummy.
For ages 18 months and older • 3 x AA batteries (included)
From £32.99 at Amazon
Toddlers can have so much fun playing peek-a-boo and with raising and lowering Yo Jo Jo’s ears.
Waybuloo is a popular CBeebies television programme with a philosophy that leads it to of explore emotions and relationships. Young children are told stories of co-operation, friendship and fun. A magical place called Nara, is a land of happiness and laughter that is home to the four Piplings. Yojojo is one of the Piplings and is joined by De Li, Lau Lau and Nok Tok for a happy Waybuloo time.
Waybuloo Peek & Pull Yojojo
The popularity of the show suggests that items from the Waybuloo range be a highly likely bestseller for Christmas 2009. Most wanted by toddlers.
Waybuloo Peek & Pull Yo Jo Jo
By Fisher Price
For ages 18 months and older • 3 x AA batteries required (included)
Product Features & Contents
- Play peek-a-boo.
- Fun phrases and sound effects.
- Ears wiggle.
Product Details & Specifications
Product name: Waybuloo Peek & Pull Yo Jo Jo
Recommended age: from 18 months and older
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Battery requirements: 3 x AA batteries required (included for demonstration)
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Manufacturer/Supplier: Fisher Price (Mattel)
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Packaged item weight: approx. 0.9 kg
Country of origin: China
Chunk, Mr Squiggles, Num Nums and Pipsqueak are four toy hamsters from the Go Go Pets range that have quickly become a Most Wanted item for many children. This range is also known as Zhu Zhu Pets.
For ages 4 years and older • 2 x AAA batteries required (not included)
£9.99 from Character From $19.99 on Amazon
These interactive and rather realistic hamsters feature a kind of artificial intelligence, they can talk and move around their habitat.
Many soft toys that have battery operated features are often merely short-lived novelties; and sometimes, an expensive novelty. However, Go Go Hamsters look like they’ll provide a great deal of fun. They are ready to be played with at any time and they can get up to all sorts of antics with the playset accessories (sold separately).
The video below shows all the fun that’s to be had without the responsibility of feeding, cleaning or burial.
Each of the four hamsters has been given its own characteristics:
- Chunk is a laidback surfer Hamster has a big heart and an even bigger belly
- Mr Squiggles is the modern day Hamster Houdini. When he’s not hiding or playing tricks you’ll find him tumbling around in his little exercise ball
- Num Nums is shy yet sweet and will sneak her way into your heart with all her hamster kisses
- Pipsqueak is super sweet and smart, apparently the brains of the Go Go Hamsters operation
This FurReal Friend acts just like a real kitty when you pet her. Lulu purrs, licks her paw, rolls back and looks right back at you. She’ll love lots of affection from you, when you pet her soft fur. This kitten also comes to “life” by opening and closing her eyes, moving her ears and her head.
For ages 4 years and older • 4 x C batteries included
£49.99 from TheToyShop 
$54.99 from Amazon
FurReal Friends Lulu My Cuddlin’ Kitty also comes with a comb and a special adoption certificate.
FurReal Friends Lulu My Cuddlin’ Kitty
By Hasbro (product no. 89987)
For ages 4 years and older • 4 x C batteries required (included)
Features & Contents
- ‘Licks’ her paw to clean her face
- Relaxes when you pet her
- Rolls over to let you give her tummy rubs
- Blinks her eyes
- Moves her head and ears
- Comes with a cat comb
- Comes with an adoption certificate
- Included 4 x C size (LR14) batteries
This set of three linen puppets features a pig, a dog and a blue bear. Their cute looks not only appeal to young puppeteers but they also have the ability to mesmerise and entertain babies, who’ll love to watch these puppets perform.
Exclusive to Great Little Trading Company
£15.00 from Great Little Trading Company
This set of puppets can be machine washed at 40 degrees Celsius and each puppet measures 29cm high x 23cm wide.
£15.00 • Set of 3 Animal Hand Puppets
Exclusive to Great Little Trading Company
Timmy is a tired lamb, ready for sleep with his teddy bear. If you lie Night Night Timmy down his eyes will close and he’ll begin to snore. Press Timmy’s hand you’ll hear him bleat baaa. Timmy’s teddy bear attaches to his hoof with velcro.
For ages 2 years and older • 3 x LR44 batteries included
£15.95 from Amazon
Night Night Timmy is a wonderful cuddly companion for children to take to bed.
Timmy Time: Night Night Timmy
Soft toy by Vivid Imaginations • Product no. 21014
For ages 2 years and older • 3 x LR44 batteries included
Where to Buy Night Night Timmy
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Elmo’s mouth opens and closes in time with his words and his arms and legs move in a manner so convincing it’s like the real Elmo is in the room; if, that is, you have always imagined him to stand 12 inches tall.
Elmo Live can tell stories, jokes, he sings songs, likes to receive hugs and, of course, responds to tickling. A stool is included so he can get comfy when spinning one of his yarns.
The fun is started by simply a tickle or squeeze of Elmo’s foot, tummy, back or nose. If you stop playing, Elmo will get tired, yawn and fall asleep to save his battery.
Available from: I Want One of Those
Elmo Live | by Fisher-Price
For children 18 months and older | 6 x AA batteries required (included)
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During the waking hours there’s fun to be had, with daisy, chasing the bed that zooms around on its wheels.
Blanket Time Igglepiggle
Igglepiggle’s blanket can be detached, a small piece of velcro on a hand holds it. There is also a sensor so that Igglepiggle knows when then blanket is missing. There are 4 games to play: Hide and Seek, Who’s There?, Dance Along with Igglepiggle and Igglepiggle find his blanket. The toy can play the familiar sounds, music and speech from the programme.
This toy will be hugely popular and there have been reports of it being in short supply so it might be worth buying this soon for children who love In the Night Gardren.
Blanket Time Igglepiggle | Hasbro