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Coming Soon: Rainbow Armadillo
April 2010 will be another big month for pets, as new Signature Endangered and Signature Small pets will join a long list of other pets available during the month. We have some particularly neat Featured Pets for the month, including the Rainbow Armadillo! Striped and splashed with the colors of the rainbow from head to toe, the Rainbow Armadillo is one of the most colorful characters in all of Webkinz World! Bright and vibrant, this pet will light up any room it enters: you won’t have a hard time spotting this awesome Armadillo in a crowd!
Become A Deluxe Member Today!
Looking for new ways to enjoy yourself in Webkinz World? Become a Webkinz World Deluxe Member! Deluxe Membership has a great deal of different bonuses. You’ll get exclusive access to certain activities, special features like the Deluxe dock and chat bubbles, the ability to purchase eStore items before others and at cheaper prices through our Ganz eStore Deluxe Advantage program, and more! Best of all, you’ll get some exclusive items that you can’t get anywhere else! For example, subscribing during February will get you February’s exclusive Deluxe item, the Rainbow Hat! There are some great surprises in store for Deluxe members this year, too, so sign up now! Further details can be found on the eStore website.
In Room: Peace Puppy
The last of our Featured Pets for March 2010, the Peace Puppy joins the Bubblegum Cheeky Cat, Sharp Pei, and the Ferret. The Peace Puppy comes with a plate of Peaceful Pasta and the Plasma Peace Sign, pictured. Spotted with styling Peace symbols a plenty, the Peace Puppy makes a perfect pet! This precious pup will lift your spirits as you stare deep into its peaceful eyes. The Peace Puppy loves to stare at its Plasma Peace Sign and eat a plate of Peaceful Pasta!
February’s Featured And Signature Pets
February is here, and with it has come a lovable group of new plush pets. This month, four new pets join Webkinz World: the Old English Sheepdog, the Tree Kangaroo, the Beaver, and the Signature Dutch Bunny! Could a Beaver and a Tree Kangaroo share a tree? Would an Old English Sheepdog share a plate of fish and chips with a Dutch Bunny? Find out for yourself! Look for these pets at your favorite Webkinz retailers this month!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day to all! We here at Ganz wish you and your families all the best on this special day! We hope you’ve enjoyed the events leading up to Valentine’s Day in and around Webkinz World! Don’t forget to log in to Webkinz World today for a special treat. Also, be sure to enter the Webkinz Newz Valentine’s Day contest to win a rare Bed Of Roses!
This Week In Webkinz World
Each week in Webkinz World, there are a variety of different Daily Activities, sales, and more that make each day special! Here are the highlights happening in Webkinz World this week starting tomorrow: Monday: Get 40 free KinzCash between 7 and 8 pm KT! Tuesday: Get a free Root Beer between 9 and 10 pm KT! Wednesday: Take the Jellybean Challenge between 7 and 8 pm KT! Thursday: Play Balloon Dartz between 10 and 11 pm KT! Friday: Dunk The Zingoz between 5 and 6 pm KT! Saturday: Play Zingoz Pop for 20% bonus for two hours between 12 and 2 pm KT! Sunday: Movie Magic Flooring is on sale between 12 and 1 PM KT and Movie Magic Walls is on sale between 3 and 4 pm KT! Try to snag both! These are just a few of the special events happening this week! For the full list, be sure to log into Webkinz World each day to see the schedule of Daily Activities, visit the W Shop for daily sales, and more! There’s always something to do in Webkinz World!
In Room: Bubblegum Cheeky Cat
Along with the Sharp Pei and the Ferret, the Bubblegum Cheeky Cat is one of our Featured Pets for March 2010! This new take on one of our classic pets comes with a plate of Spaghetti & Gumballs and the Gumball Pit, which is pictured below: The Bubblegum Cheeky Cat is bubbly and boisterous. This fine feline is always looking for an excuse to bounce in its Gumball Pit or snack on some Spaghetti & Gumballs. The Bubblegum Cheeky Cat’s wide whiskers, pink coat, and baby blue spots make this cat a keeper!
Feedback Friday: How Are You Celebrating Valentine’s Day?
Welcome to the weekly edition of Feedback Friday, where we ask a question and look to our wonderful Webkinz members for answers that we will use to make Webkinz World better. This is your chance to influence the way that Webkinz World evolves! Valentine’s Day is this weekend, and we’re celebrating in Webkinz World with seasonal plush pets and eStore items, a special Webkinz Newz contest, and a present for all of those who log into Webkinz World on Sunday! We know how you’ll be celebrating Valentine’s Day in Webkinz World, but what about in the real world? This week’s question is… How are you celebrating Valentine’s Day? Are you crafting a special present for that special someone? Sharing chocolates with your secret admirer? Going to the movies with your sweetheart? Give us some feedback by commenting now!
Preview: Communal Contests
Improving the community is one of our goals for Webkinz World this year, and we’ve been working diligently to reach that goal. We’ve enhanced the community aspects of Webkinz Newz, and we’ve improved the biggest social area in Webkinz World, the Kinzville Park, with some great new features to get more people meeting and chatting with one another. But we’re not done yet! We’ve been working on a brand new feature that will bring together Webkinz World members in a whole new way, and that feature is Communal Contests! This new weekly activity, which can be accessed through the Kinzville Times in Webkinz World, allows members to vote for prizes and participate in competitions every week! More details and a screenshot follow after the break.
In Room: Shar Pei
Joining the Ferret as one of our Featured Pets for March 2010 is the super Shar Pei! One of the cutest dogs this side of the Pug, the Shar Pei comes with Peking Puppy Food and the Wrinkled Paper Laterns, which are pictured below: With its droopy eyebrows, wise wrinkles, and cute curved tail, the Shar Pei is one of the most distinguished and docile dogs in all of Webkinz World. This pup is pleased by a plate of its Peking Puppy Food and a peaceful pause under its Wrinkled Paper Lanterns.
New Zumbuddies Zoom Into Zumwhere!
There are many beautiful areas of Webkinz World, but perhaps no one place is as pretty as Zumwhere. High in the clouds, the land of Zums is a magical place to explore! The Zumbuddies plush are some of the cutest around, and you can find the brand new Series 2 Zumbuddies in stores this month! Each Zum has a different personality, and as you adopt more, they will begin to interact with and befriend one another! The new set of Zumbuddies includes Zoro, a Zippy Zum; Zami, a Bratty Zum; Zype, a Tricky Zum; Zane, a Lazy Zum; Zuzu, a Giggly Zum; and Zip, a Peeking Zum. Check your favorite Webkinz retailer for availability!
Introducing Special Pet Of The Month Items!
Terriers aren’t your average dog; aside from being extremely energetic, they’re also very loyal and friendly. This pup will follow you anywhere! That’s why we’re celebrating the White Terrier this month as February’s Pet Of The Month! As part of this celebration, we’re releasing a set of special Pet Of The Month eStore items, including the Milkshake Machine! When you interact with this machine by clicking on it in your room, you’ll get a free milkshake! How awesome is that? A few of the Pet Of The Month items for February, including the Kinzville Park Barbeque, Cake Hot Air Balloon, and Milkshake for Two, are already available on the eStore, and the rest of the items—including the Milkshake Machine—are coming soon! These are the first of our new line of “Pet Of The Month” items which will be released alongside the Pet Of The Month music videos! Each month, we’ll be releasing a new set of exclusive items that complement the Pet Of The Month and its music video. These items will only be available for a limited time, so be sure to snag the ones you like while you can! Watch Webkinz Newz and the Ganz eStore for more … Read more
Love Is In The Air In Caring Valley This February!
February is a season for love and caring, and there’s no better way to show you care in Webkinz World than to visit the Caring Valley! Purchase a Caring Valley Husky, Pinto, or Panda this month to get four saplings that you can plant. Plant the saplings, and you’ll receive February Caring Valley Tree, the Lovely Locust! Webkinz Foundation looks at which charities you choose when allocating funds! How can you show that special someone you care this Valentine’s Day? Consider picking up one of our Caring Valley pets as a present! Find the Caring Valley Pets for February at your favorite Webkinz retailers now.
In Room: Signature Endangered Bengal Tiger
Kicking off the new line Signature Endangered pets in March 2010 is the Bengal Tiger! The Signature Endangered Bengal Tiger comes with an Stealthy Steak Tartar and the Wild Game Gourmet BBQ, which is pictured below: One of the most elusive and rare creatures in all of Webkinz World, the Signature Endangered Bengal Tiger is shy but ready to warm up to you if you care for it. Your love will be rewarded in turn, as this timid tiger comes with a Wild Game Gourmet BBQ, Stealthy Steak Tatar, and the Dry Forest Sanctuary Gift Pack.
In Room: Small Signature Beagle
Those looking for luxury and rewards of a Signature Pet in a smaller package and with a smaller price tag will love our first Small Signature Pet, the Beagle! The Small Signature Beagle comes with an Off Leach Quiche and the Big Bark Clock Tower, which is pictured below. With its memorable mug and small stature, the Signature Small Beagle is sure to be your best buddy. This pet has a nose for new adventures, so you’ll never be bored! And even though it’s small in size, it has a big heart! Adopt one this March to make this small Beagle your best buddy!