Hosted by Gennelle Webkinz, this podcast is about all things Webkinz! Each episode has a theme and we chat about everything – favorite pets, awesome items, current and upcoming Webkinz events, and more! For fans who want an inside look at Webkinz World, we also feature interviews with Ganz staffers and put a spotlight on different areas in Webkinz. Most importantly, though, Podkinz is all about YOU. Tell us what you’d like us to talk about in the podcast! There are so many ways to get in touch with us to send us your comments, suggestions and questions:
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IN THIS EPISODE…
…we explore the world of plush design with Erica, our Head of Plush Design! Plus, we share your plush stories.
What’s In Our KinzPost?: We read your favorite plush memories and answer a few questions!
Spotlight: We look into the history of Ganz plush and Webkinz pets!
Meet a Ganz-er: Erica’s been a part of plush design since the very beginning of Webkinz!
What’s Next: We’re exploring the world of PSIs and PSFs! Which adoption gift is your favorite?
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I have a question, what happen to Debbie the dragon?
You can sometimes see her as a Judge on games in the Tournament Arena. She used to run the Travel Agency for Vacation Island but it’s closed now. They have not mentioned anything about Debbie in a long time.
My second podkinz mention! Gennelle, the username huggablehoneys4ever actually came from the stuffed animals I was into before Webkinz. They were like knock-off beanie babies and only a dollar at walgreens. I realize now that people are like “whaa” when they see my username but I was only 10 when I started webkinz so oh well xD I’m curious as to where the original webkinz prototypes go! It’d be interesting to see some of the original plush designs and sketches vs how they turned out. Maybe that could be a post on here, like how sometimes you show item sketches. Seeing sketches and prototypes of the plush would be sweet.
we’ve gotten a little bit of snow but none has stuck… I heard that Western New York is supposed to get 7-8 feet of snow by Friday. 7-8 FEET! We barely get any where I live. :(
Where I live I don’t get ANY snow!:( #It’sAllGood, #Don’tBowToTheLittleCow
My favorite PSI are the vehicles – any type of vehicle is good for me. I have almost every single vehicle that has been designed since the beginning of webkinz, except for two that I wasn’t able to get through mystery boxes even though I purchased a bunch both times. I was really disappointed about that, but I really love my collection and when the road pieces from the Spree game came out, I was practically in heaven! I’ve made 6 rooms with different road pieces as well as several airports with runways for the planes and have gotten the tracks pieces for my trains and I’ve made several train stations. I love playing with all my vehicles in Webkinz World and am always looking for the newest ones. I just got the Dach Stache pet recently to add to my collection.
What kind of pet are you Gennelle?
I’m a Signature Fox! :)
I think all the PSFs and PSIs are really interesting, I couldn’t pick a favorite! It was interesting to hear about the prototypes and samples made. I wish we could see these in the future!
I like it when the PSI is a bed. And I have 30 webkinz, including several retired ones.
The Wintermint Reindeer PSI has always been a favorite, it is so cute, although very rare, I have actually found the PSI and gotten it and it is really a joy to have! Thank you for making it! And A question: Will you make the Flower Puppy that she (sorta) mentioned…because if yes I would be SO HAPPY :D
Great topic! I loved it!
This was my favourite podkinz!