Sat, 21 Nov 2009 1:54p.m.
Every year, there seems to be one really hot toy – and this year it's a pet for kids who want one and parents who don't.
They are electronic hamsters called Zhu Zhu Pets. They have names like Chunk, Pipsqueek and Num Nums, and suddenly these robotic rodents top every little girl's holiday wishlist.
They retail for only US$8 - if you can find one. But on the internet, they're going for much more.
Made by a small company, the pretend pets are expected to rack up US$50 million in sales this Christmas.
CBS / 3 News