Cepia's Xia-Xia line makes holiday season debut

ST. LOUIS — The maker of ZhuZhu Pets has introduced a new line of toys for this holiday season.

Cepia said Xia-Xia (pronounced "shah-shah") consists of four colorful, collectible hermit crabs that dance and play. The line also includes playsets and accessories, the company said.

"Kids love hermit crabs for a number of reasons, including their colorful shells, tropical habitats and cute crawls," Cepia CEO James Russell Hornsby said. "Xia-Xia gives children all these features, but adds unpredictability, collectability and silly fun that we hope kids will enjoy. Parents will love them too, as they are affordably priced."

Xia-Xia hermit crabs, playsets and accessories range in price from $5.99 to $19.99.