Webkinz Amazing Hamsters Coming to Webkinz World!

[Justin]

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Webkinz Amazing Hamsters Coming to Webkinz World!

Originally Submitted by Justin on Fri, 03/26/2010 - 6:32pm.

Ever wondered what would happen if you crossed Webkinz with Zhu Zhu pets? Well, you might find out.. We've come across some very interesting information about a significant upcoming feature in Webkinz World -- Amazing Hamsters!

We aren't sure if this will be the final name that Ganz settles on, but the feature is currently in development and tentatively slated for release into Webkinz World in July! According to our sources, there will be 6 plushes of varying colors to start with, and certain colors will be more limited in availability to retailers making some rarer than others. They are expected to be around the same size as Zum Buddies, and we are unsure about the approximate cost.

The best description we've heard is to imagine Zhu Zhu pets within Webkinz World. You will be able to build mazes and tunnels by adding different pieces and the Amazing Hamsters will run through the mazes and obstacles! We assume that the Hamster area will be a separate section of Webkinz World, like Zumwhere, however Ganz could surprise us and have them running through our rooms.

UPDATE (May 26th): Ganz has released a "teaser" image of the six hamsters (shown above).

We expect that these new Hamsters will be available for order very soon. As soon as they are, you will be able to purchase them on pre-sale at Webkinz Insider's partner store, Ameriwade. Remember, a portion of every sale made online at Ameriwade goes to support Webkinz Insider. (www.ameriwade.com)

[Dawdee]

So, is it official Zhu Zhus, or (not to be rude) knock-off type hamsters?

[heart891011]

yeah wethehamsters will be so happy webkinz hamsters she will love them she always wanted one I did to

[shelbydawn123]

oh no hamsters r take over all of ww and all of humanity

[Justin]

Originally Posted by Dawdee

So, is it official Zhu Zhus, or (not to be rude) knock-off type hamsters?

Not officialy Zhu Zhus... Webkinz Amazing Hamsters will be separate but just think of virtual Zhu zhus.

[dementeddrummer]

hmm that is an interesting idea and it will bring wekinz into s different market so that is . . . different

[Toothache]

I guess I will try one out, but I think it won't be that great. But it would be alot better if they would run around your room :-)

[wethehamsters]

yes thanks ganz thanks my dream has come true not just one hamster but six thanks so much and thanks heart891011 for bringing me up again

[b1uski3sxox]

Hmm. Not too sure on this one... Ganz seems to be copying Zhu-Zhu Pets (or whatever those strange little robots are). I'd like it MUCH better if they just made Lil'kinz hamsters. And, go figure, when they come out, I'll only really be attracted to the "rare" ones, because the "common" ones will be ugly little creatures, and I'll end up paying upwards of a hundred dollars for a rare on on eBay, and... *huff huff huff*

[SchmoopiePie]

Interesting, but I am skeptical. I am waiting to hear more about what they do and maybe to even her some feedback from people who get them. I was expecting zumbuddies to be awesome too, but then they ended up costing as much as a full-priced Webkinz and well, I don't think many people liked them. I believed I heard them being compared to being as fun as watching a spoiled child have a temper tantrum.