New Plush Hamsters Dressed to Impress are Scurrying into Market 32 and Price Chopper
Available for a limited time while supplies last, $3 from the sale of Gia the giraffe,
Kip the koala and Uri the unicorn will benefit Cure Rare Disease
Schenectady, N.Y. November 7, 2025 – Three new collectible plush hamsters, each dressed to delight in playful animal costumes, are available now for $10 each at all 129 Market 32 and Price Chopper locations. Perfect as affordable and adorable gifts this holiday season, these soft, huggable plush friends are sure to bring smiles to all ages. Best of all, $3 from each purchase supports Cure Rare Disease, a nonprofit biotech organization developing individualized, life-saving genetic medicines for ultra-rare conditions.
Gia, Kip, and Uri are soft and cuddly, with big personalities:
Uri adores many animals, but his favorite is the mythical unicorn. Although this magical creature hails from ancient legends, unicorns are actually the national animal of Scotland and are believed to represent grace. While hamsters and unicorns may seem worlds apart, both are considered symbols of luck in certain cultures. Uri may have never seen a unicorn in real life, but with magic, anything can happen.
On a recent adventure to Australia, Kip had his very first encounter with a koala. While hamsters are considered exotic rodents, koalas are native to Australia and belong to the marsupial family. These cuddly creatures thrive on a eucalyptus-based diet, munching through nearly two pounds of leaves each day. Although hamsters and koalas are quite different, they do share something in common: both are nocturnal, meaning they’re most active at night and love to snooze during the day!
Gia is a proud member of the rodent family, but her favorite animal is the magnificent giraffe. Found in the Sub-Saharan regions of Africa, giraffes are the tallest land animals on Earth, reaching heights of up to 18 feet; that’s close to 36 times taller than a hamster like Gia! Despite their size difference, hamsters and giraffes share a surprising similarity. Both mammals are herbivores, meaning they munch exclusively on plants and greens. Gia might be tiny, but she’s mighty, just like her long-necked idol, the giraffe!
Market 32 and Price Chopper are proud to offer fun, affordable, and meaningful ways to make the holidays brighter—and make a difference in the process. Partnering with organizations like Cure Rare Disease reflects the company’s commitment to caring for the communities it serves and helping support their overall health and well-being. A small gesture can make a big impact — one heartwarming hamster at a time.