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Chia Pets are American styled terracotta figurines〔(Green Space: It’s beginning to look a lot like Chia, everywhere you go – Framingham, MA ). The MetroWest Daily News. December 11, 2010. Retrieved on 2012-01-10.〕 used to sprout chia,〔(Chia Pet FAQS ). Chia.com. Retrieved on 2012-01-10.〕 where the chia sprouts grow within a couple of weeks〔(Chia Pet | Arts & Culture | Smithsonian Magazine ). Smithsonianmag.com. Retrieved on 2014-04-26.〕 to resemble the animal's fur or hair.〔(Chia Pet seeks Web name ch-ch-change – CNET News ). News.cnet.com. Retrieved on 2012-01-10.〕 Moistened seeds of chia (''Salvia hispanica'')〔 are applied to the grooved terra cotta figurine body. Marketed by Joe Pedott〔 and produced by San Francisco, California-based company Joseph Enterprises Inc.,〔(Chia Products ). Chia.com. Retrieved on 2012-01-10.〕 the first Chia Pet, ''Chia Guy'' was created on September 8, 1977.〔 A trademark registration was filed on Monday, October 17, 1977.〔(CHIA PET – Reviews & Brand Information – Encap Products Company Mt. Prospect, IL – Serial Number: 73144986 ). Socialmedia.trademarkia.com. Retrieved on 2012-01-10.〕 Pedott first learned about Chia Pets when he attended a housewares show in Chicago in 1977.〔 Chia Pets achieved popularity in the 1980s following the 1982 release of a ram, the first widely marketed Chia Pet.〔 The catchphrase sung in the TV commercial as the plant grows in time lapse is "Ch-ch-ch-chia!". This catchphrase originated at an agency brainstorming meeting, where one of the individuals present pretended to stutter the product name.〔 As of 2007, approximately 500,000 Chia Pets were sold annually,〔 and they are sold only during the holiday season.〔 Originally made in Mexico, Chia Pets are now produced in China.〔 A range of generic animals has been produced, including a turtle,〔(Buy CHIA Pet, Turtle Online at ). Drugstore.com. Retrieved on 2012-01-10.〕 pig, puppy, kitten,〔 frog, and hippopotamus.〔(The History of Chia Pets ). Inventors.about.com (1977-09-08). Retrieved on 2012-01-10.〕 Cartoon characters have also been licensed, including Garfield, Scooby-Doo, Looney Tunes, Shrek, The Simpsons, and SpongeBob.〔 Additionally, there are Chia Pets depicting real people, including Barack Obama.〔 Joseph Enterprises also sells replacement seeds for Chia products and also sells chia seeds in bulk as a nutritional supplement.〔http://chia.com/chia-seeds/〕 ==Release timeline== *1982 Wave 1—First widely marketed Chia Pet (later called Chia Ram) introduced.〔(Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia Pet: The Holiday Gift From Your Weird Uncle — Ad Savvy ). Adsavvy.org. Retrieved on 2012-01-10.〕 *1984 Wave 2—Chia Bull, Chia Puppy, Chia Kitten, Chia Teddy Bear and Chia Tree introduced.〔 *1985 or 1986 Chia Teddy Bear discontinued. *1993 Wave 3—Chia Bunny, Chia Turtle, and Chia Herb Garden introduced.〔 *1995 Wave 4—Chia Pig, Chia Frog, Chia Hippo, and original Chia Head (later called Chia Guy) introduced. Chia Ram and Chia Bull discontinued.〔 *1996 Wave 5—Chia Elephant, Chia Kid, Chia Professor, Chia Clown and Chia Terra Cotta Herb Garden introduced.〔 Chia Guy sold.〔 Chia Herb Garden discontinued.〔 *1998 Wave 6—Chia Cow and Chia Lion Cub introduced.〔 *2000 Wave 7—Chia Dinosaur, Chia Elmer Fudd, Chia Taz, and Chia Tweety introduced. "Watch-Me-Grow Chia Cards" included. Chia Mr. T issued briefly for TV Land promotion.〔 *2002 Wave 8—Chia Scooby-Doo, Chia Shaggy, and Chia Homer introduced. "Watch-Me-Grow Chia Cards" discontinued.〔 *2003 Wave 9—Chia Bugs Bunny, Chia Daffy Duck, and Chia Bart introduced.〔 *2004 Wave 10—Chia Shrek, Chia Donkey, Chia Garfield, Chia Cat Grass Planter featuring Sylvester and Tweety, and Gourmet Chia Herb Garden introduced. Chia Terra Cotta Herb Garden discontinued.〔 *2006 Wave 11—Chia Alex and Chia Marty introduced, Chia Ram and Chia Bull reintroduced, Chia Teddy Bear reintroduced as Chia Bear, Chia Kid, Chia Clown and Chia Lion Cub retired, Chia Alarm Clock included with all Chia Pets, Chia Heads and Chia Tree, Cuddly Chia Puppy and Cuddly Chia Cub introduced.〔 *2007 Pack-ins expanded to include Mini Chia Cuddly and Chia Watch.〔 *2008 Wave 12—Chia Po, Chia Tree with Star Light, and Chia Cat Grass Planter featuring "snoozing kitty" introduced. Chia Ram, Chia Bull, Chia Turtle, Chia Bear, Chia Elmer Fudd, Chia Bugs Bunny, Chia Daffy Duck, Chia Tree, Cuddly Chia Puppy, and Cuddly Chia Cub discontinued. Pack-ins include Mini Chia Cuddly and Chia Playing Cards.〔 *2008 Chia Obama "Determined" and Chia Obama "Happy" released in April 2009, after normal selling season. *2009 Wave 13—Chia SpongeBob,〔 Chia Washington, Chia Lincoln, and Chia Liberty with Torch Light introduced. Chia Obama "Determined" added to normal production and selling season. Chia Turtle discontinued. Pack-in items in normal Chia Pets discontinued. *2012 Wave 14—Chia Hello Kitty, Santa with Chia Tree, Snowman with Chia Tree, Chia Romney, Chia Gingrich, Chia Paul, and Chia Gnome introduced. Chia Cow, Chia Professor, Chia Washington, Chia Lincoln, and Chia Liberty with Torch Light discontinued. Chia Pet Coco Crisp given away in a Summer promotion prior to normal selling season. *2013 Wave 15—Chia Willie, Chia Uncle Si, Chia Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, Chia Mickey Mouse, Chia Flower Garden, and Chia Chef's Garden introduced.Chia Washington and Chia Liberty with Torch Light reintroduced. Chia Dinosaur, Santa with Chia Tree, Snowman with Chia Tree and Chia Romney discontinued. *2014 Wave 16—Chia Zombies and Chia Minnie Mouse introduced. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Chia Pet」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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