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2006–09 / THE GLOSSY FUTUREA little time travel. A lot of childhood.

Welcome back, 2009.

Glass buttons. Blue skies. A future that felt friendly.

Step inside the memory

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✦ YOU ARE HERE / 2009

IN THIS YEAR’S TOY VAULT

Zhu Zhu Pets

A pet without the pet chores.

Bring the memory home ↗

✷ An illustrated 2006–09 room. Representative era objects; not an exact photo of this year’s pick.2006–09 collection

01 / THE TOYZHU ZHU PETS · 2009

YOU REMEMBER THE FEELING.

Remember wanting one?

Tiny toy hamsters scurried around their own bright little world.

Holiday popularity: Cepia identifies ZhuZhu Pets as a 2009 holiday hit.

Explore the toy’s story ↗Collection notes & sources ↗

A pet without the pet chores.

KEEP THE MEMORY LANE GOING

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Representative 2006–09 toy artwork; not an exact depiction of Bakugan

2008BakuganSmall spheres. Big battles.Representative era artwork

Representative 2006–09 toy artwork; not an exact depiction of iPod touch

2007iPod touchSwipe into a new world.Representative era artwork

Representative 2006–09 toy artwork; not an exact depiction of Nintendo Wii

2006Nintendo WiiEverybody wanted a turn.Representative era artwork

INSIDE THIS YEAR’S VAULT

The 2009 collection.

2 curated picks for this year. Explore the era’s music and movie memories below.

Zhu Zhu PetsFeatured pick ZhuZhu PetsToy

02 / AROUND THE MEMORYTHE TOY IS ONLY PART OF THE STORY.

★ WELCOME TO YOUR PERSONAL MEMORY PAGE ★

And all the
little things around it.

A playlist for the walk home. A movie on the big screen. A bright new digital world.

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♫ 2006–09_playlist

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2006–09 MIXTAPE

THE SOUNDTRACK

One more replay.

An era playlist, drawn from 2008 hits. Find the songs that take you back.

♪ Open your mixtape. Pick a track.

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THE VIDEO SHELF / 2009

THE MOVIE NIGHT

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U.S. theatrical release: 2009. Open the shelf for this year’s pick and more from the era.

▸ Browse the shelf. Pick a movie.

2006–09_everyday_magic

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THE LITTLE THINGS AROUND THE TOY

THE EVERYDAY MAGIC

The connected living room.

Motion controllers, pocket music, and the promise of a bright digital future.

A memory, just for remembering.✦ Away messages, new tabs, and a brighter digital world.

YOU ARE IN THE 2009 MEMORY RING[ back to Zhu Zhu Pets ][ next: the toy hunt ]

03 / FIND IT TODAYOLD FAVORITE. NEW CHAPTER.

✦ THE VIRAL VAULT SHOPPING ARCADE ✦

Bring the
memory home.

Find an original from the era,
or meet today’s version.

✦ The vintage toy hunt

FOR THE NOSTALGIA

The vintage original.

Search for 2009 Zhu Zhu Pets. Check the seller’s photos, model, condition, and missing parts. Search results may include other years.

VINTAGE / PRE-OWNED[ Find vintage on eBay ↗ ]

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✦ A new generation of memories

FOR A NEW GENERATION

The toy shelf today.

Explore Zhu Zhu Pets and related toys sold today. The original model may be discontinued. Confirm the version and seller before buying.

CURRENT / NEW VERSION[ Explore Zhu Zhu Pets ↗ ]

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For the person who still remembers.
A childhood favorite can make a thoughtful gift.

THE CROWD CALL

Your holiday favorite for 2026?

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KEEP A LITTLE NOSTALGIA

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THE MEMORY LANE CONTINUES

There is always
another memory.

Choose any year above, or keep travelling back.

Welcome back, 2009.

Zhu Zhu Pets