Zhu-niverse (http://www.zhuniverse.com)
common sense media says
Site for "Zhunatics" to learn more about little robot pets.
parents & educators say
- 100% say it's educational
- 67% say they noticed product placement
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this fan site will appeal to kids who collect Zhu Zhu Pets. Kids must be able to read to play many of the games, and there's not a lot to do here other than play the games and look at all the different Zhu Zhu products you can purchase (but not on the site). The main emphasis is on promoting the hamster characters and showing kids all the ways they can have fun with them.
Educational value:
There's a little to learn on the site. Some of the games, such as the matching game, have an indirect learning component, and there's personality quizzes and other Zhu Zhu-related games that need kids to read to complete. But most games here are for fun or Zhu Zhu promotion, not education. The site also contains instructions and troubleshooting directions for the offline pets.
Violence:
A couple of games, such as "Sneaky Ninja," are based on fighting themes and include military vehicles, attack dogs and cannons shooting water balloons.
Sex:
Not applicable.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
The site is based on promoting how much fun Zhu Zhu Pets can be, with YouTube videos showing kids playing with their Zhu Zhus, bios that show off each character's personality, places for kids to mark "I Want It!" or "I Have It!," and a list of where-to-buy retail sites.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
Privacy & safety:
Parents must register first themselves, then their child can register through that account. Information such as date of birth, gender and email address are collected at time of registration. You do not have to register to use the site, just to have an account and a record of your activity on the site, such as your wish list and games you've played. The site says it uses cookies and "may use" web beacons in the future.
Parents must have an account first for their child to have an account.
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Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:
- 100% say it's educational
- 67% say they noticed product placement
- 67% say safety or privacy is an issue
- 33% say sexual content is an issue
- 33% say violence is an issue
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homegirl13
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
kids will love it!
the hamsters make noises that will give you a headach but otherwise good.
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Puppyluv13
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
Zhu Zhu Pets Rock!!!!!!!
From what this says, sounds like fun!
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stephanie10
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parent
loven it
i love it is great for kids because it never gets to old always fun
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sparkiejoe
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
Awesome you have good choose
I think it was a very good review
why did you choose it?
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katelynhodge
parent of 10 year old
parent of 10 year old
the best
love it
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Smiley5
kid, 6 years old
kid, 6 years old
The Cute Zhuzhu Pets!
I think the zhuzhu pets are fine for older kids but better for younger kids. The younger kids would play all day with the zhuzhu pets if they could when the older kids would bring them to eachothers house as a joke. The noise on them i think is funny. They are so soft and fuzzy you could sleep with them. I like the idea of the bed because when they turn the zhuzhu pets off, they can put them in the bed. I also like how they can walk. Zhuzhu pets are cute!
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bubblegumashley8
kid, 10 years old
kid, 10 years old
the toys are a waste of money they break after like 5 months
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