Ian Chaplin, toys trading manager for Argos said: “Go Go Hamsters have proved to be extremely popular with demand at Argos up four-fold in the space of three weeks.

"As the UK’s number one in toys we have managed to secure better stock levels than than any other UK retailer. Tens of thousands of the racing rodents will be arriving into Argos stores before the end of the week in time for Christmas stockings.

"As with any popular item at this time of year, we would advise customers to check & reserve online to make sure their hamster is ready and waiting to be collected at their local store.”

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