S.H.
Just go to Amazon.
in the search box, type in "hamster in a ball toy"... and you will find it there.
It is NOT expensive.
It is called "Hamusuta the Happy Hamster in Ball by Hamusuta "
There is also this Hamster toy at Amazon:
"Westminster Toys The Happy Hamster Wheel Runner"
Or just go back to the store where his Grandparents took him, and buy it there.
Your Son may also like what is called "HexBug Nano" It is little CUTE robotic 'bugs.' REAL neat. My kids love them and it is NOT expensive. Amazon has it too... or Brookstone stores....
as a grown-up, I like them too. Real fun. It is a REAL popular toy now.... my 4 year old son and 8 year old daughter like it. They have about 4.
all the best,
Susan