If you don't want to phone the national rate 0870 number given in the article, try 0239 2313882 (thanks to saynoto0870.com), esp. usefull if you get free landline minutes on your mobile or VoIP service.
I've got 4 wiimotes, the extras coming with wii play. The console one has the new thicker cord the wii play ones all have the older thin cord. You can see the difference here: