

GoodGuide subsequently issued an apology saying that their testing methods (which checked for surface toxins) were different from the federal standards (which check for soluble toxins.) Consumer Product Safety Commission said that the toy was within the "very protective" standard. In December 2009, testing done by the consumer organisation GoodGuide was initially thought to have found more than the allowed level of the toxic, silvery metalloid antimony in the Mr. These birthmarks varied from Pizza to Shoes and expressed their personality and lifestyle.Ī huge line of Zhu Zhu Pet outfits, playsets and Zhus themselves were designed by Dana Stewart.įollow-Up Releases Main article: Toylines In 2012 the popularity diminished, and the Zhu Zhu Pets franchise was quietly discontinued in 2013.Įach Zhu Zhu Pets differs visually, from the patterns to the type of Zhu they all each had a different birthmark. To capitalize on the success of Zhu Zhu Pets, Cepia released loads of merchandise, games and two movies to promote the brand. They were initially retailed for US$9 but demand during the craze drove the resale price over US$100 and sometimes as high as several hundred dollars. Released in 2009, Zhu Zhu Pets was a major success commercially.

Zhu Zhu Pets were created by Russ Hornsby for his St.
