Zhu Zhu Pets13 of 14Manufacturer: Cepia LLC Price: $9.99 Ages: 4 and upYou may remember Zhu Zhu Pets from last year, especially if you were stuck with the frustrating holiday shopping task of trying to find the little hamsters on store shelves. This year, they won't be quite as likely to sell out at your local toy store, says Gottlieb. Cepia has introduced a host of new models, including Kung Zhu Battle Hamsters aimed at boys.Like other collectible toys, new Zhu Zhu Pets will work with any Zhu Zhu Pets and accessories your child already has, giving them a little more play value. This is one way toys can provide value: If they get children playing with last year's toys, then you've effectively extended their useful life span, says Byrne. Related Articles:Best holiday saving tipsFrugal holiday tipsHoliday spending calculatorChristmas club tames billsRelated Links:Stretching holiday cashFind frugal, not cheap giftsTips for gifts on a budgetHoliday shipping tips advertisement
Manufacturer: Cepia LLC Price: $9.99 Ages: 4 and up
You may remember Zhu Zhu Pets from last year, especially if you were stuck with the frustrating holiday shopping task of trying to find the little hamsters on store shelves. This year, they won't be quite as likely to sell out at your local toy store, says Gottlieb. Cepia has introduced a host of new models, including Kung Zhu Battle Hamsters aimed at boys.
Like other collectible toys, new Zhu Zhu Pets will work with any Zhu Zhu Pets and accessories your child already has, giving them a little more play value. This is one way toys can provide value: If they get children playing with last year's toys, then you've effectively extended their useful life span, says Byrne.
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