✱ on Instagram: "In 2009, Zhu Zhu Pets exploded onto the scene as the toy nobody saw coming—fluffy robotic hamsters that zipped around, squeaked, and lived in plastic playsets that looked like hamster hotels. And somehow, they became the hottest toy of the year. ⸻ 1. What It Was • Motorized Toy Hamsters: • Each one had a soft, furry shell and little wheels underneath. You’d turn them on, and they’d scurry around making cute noises. • Personalities Included: • Characters like Mr. Squiggles, Num N