The Kung Zhu Ninja Warriors are one of the newest groups of hamsters from the Zhu Zhu collection, and unlike most of the Zhu Zhu pets this bunch are a tough lot. By tough I mean that they really look tough-complete with a serious face that is ready to go and fight (though I still think they are furry and cute in their own way). These Zhu Zhus appeal primarily to boys and give them a chance to play with other kids in an interactive way. I like to think of them as plush action figures as they appeal to kids who like playing with GI Joe-type toys. These hamsters are recommended for kids age 4 and up as there are some small parts, making them not ideal for younger kids.
There are actually eight of these hamsters in all but they are divided into two groups- the Ninja Warriors and the Special Forces. I think it’s a great idea for the toy company to divide the Battle Hamster series into two factions so that children can create their own story-line between the two bunches. The Kung Zhu pets have four characters: Azer, Drayko, Yama, and Thorn. Thorn is the grey hamster and Azer is the brown one. Drayko is black and Yama white. Even their colors give them a sense of seriousness. Aside from that they also squeak, although it’s more of a grunt compared to the cute squeaking of the regular Zhu Zhu pets. The squeaking sounds come from pushing the nose of the hamster. You can also have the hamsters do battle in the Kung Zhu Battle Arena, which is sold separately.
Kung Zhu Ninja Warriors for sale at Amazon.com
The nice thing about the Kung Zhu Ninja Warrior series is that you can dress them up in battle armor if you want them to fight in the arena with the Special Forces bunch or other kinds of Zhu Zhu Pets. This armor will make the Ninja Warriors look cool, but it also protects them while they are bumping into each other in the arena. The battle armor is also sold separately, but since these accessories are not that expensive it’s not really that bad. You can purchase a Ninja Warrior separately at around $10 to $12 or you can purchase one set which has all the 4 members at around $25 to $30.