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Anyone know if they have a Toy calendar.. Or know how to find one if one exists?

I bought the Loopz game for $5... I have no need for it.. Plus it was only $5 shipped via Prime Trial.. Maybe I could use it for the tree at work.. I already have two items from there.. Last year I did 5 (I think.. or 6).. Starting early.. My kids get enough.. Might as well give some unfortunate children a happy(er) xmas...

And apparently the 3-pack of hamsters is back in stock as well for $31.99 http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/413pedwkK3L._SL500_AA280_.jpg http://www.amazon.com/ZhuZhu-Pets-Hamsters-May-Vary/dp/B002JM11ZU/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1261623814&sr=1-7 -Dave

I went to walmart this morning when they opened up at 6am. They had the sign there, limit one per customer, 90 expected per day, etc. I go to the toy area, ask where they are gonna be and what not.. The manager just said go ahead and sell 'em.. I could've gotten 4 or more but.. I only got 2. They had a cart full of the 'original' ones.. I got the 2 to complete the original ones that I didn't have already -Dave

Mostly 'available' as the 2nd wave just barely came out/was released.. -Dave

Yeah, I was looking.. Walmart went fast, but couldn't find many accessories online.. I did get a chunk online at walmart, and shipping was much better there.. I just need the damned slide/ramp and I am done ... for now

All above items 'IN STOCK' when checked moments ago

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3548395 - Slide w/ Ramp http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3548394 - Hamster car & Garage

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3548385 - Pipsqueak http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3548377 - Numnums http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3548376 - Chunk http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3548375 - Mr Squiggles

The original 4 Zhu Zhu Pets are 'IN STOCK' at Toysrus.com Go now!

We have two small dogs that are chiuauas (sp?). I just know that my fiance and I will get a kick out of the dogs barking at them when the kids are done with them. One of our dogs like 'attacks' the vacuum when we try to use it.. Doesn't even have to be on. Its hilarious to watch. -Dave

Shopko isn't a bad place to get them right now.. Just like above ~$55 including shipping for 4 hamsters vs $100. I do have to say, I gave up and gave in to the hamster thing. One of my daughters and sons would like to have these, so, on sunday I did go to TRU to buy the mega set. We aren't gonna get any more pets / accessories just as of yet depending on alot of factors. 1) Are they gonna like it? 2) How long are they gonna play it? 3) Are the dogs gonna get more 'play time' out of these things than the kids? Those three things are deciding factors on if we get more or not... And after christmas they should be readily available as well :) -Dave

Yeah the big set was 'in stock' .. probably for a very brief few moments online this morning.. Maybe about 10 mins ago or so. But I did see 'In Stock'.. that count? Yeah parents sometimes stress too much about these things.. Lets see... $12 for a hamster here.. $30+ there at the bay.. Hmm... Do I want less stress or less money in my pocket? I would choose the less stress (personally).. I guess my experience at Toys R Us has taught me a thing or two. Its all good though :) There is only one real thing that I want for christmas this year is that damned Mindflex game.. It looks cool, and it may be frustrating (the game) just cause of the mechanics of it, but, it would be cool to see what brain power (or lack thereof) I have to move that ball.. On a side note... I do have to say shopko's shipping seems outrageous... -Dave

I know that walmart is sold out online, same with toys r us(Except for that big set for 129.99). So, to be 'scurrying' around town finding these may be frustrating and downright dumb.. (No I do NOT work for shopko in any way shape or form).. Why not buy from shopko right now, pay the $12 per hamster, and be done with it? One less stress you will have this holiday season. -Dave

Walmart: $8 online per hamster Toys R Us: $10 online per hamster Shopko: $12 online per hamster Now do you REALLY WANT these for christmas? I don't think paying $12 per hamster from shopko is THAT BAD unless you really wanna jaunt over to ebay and pay $30+ per hamster.. Just sayin.. -Dave