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Christmas Contest!
Christmas is approaching, and you’ve already prepared your Christmas list which surely includes plenty of Webkinz pets. The question is: which is your favorite? We want to hear your top ten favorite pets of all time, so we’re having a Christmas Contest! Enter the names of your top ten favorite pets in the fields provide for a chance to win the Christmas Prize Pack (the “Prize”), which includes both a Holiday Tubby Tummies Bear and a Changing Ice Sculpture. Winners will be randomly selected from the pool of entrants who fill out all of the fields correctly. The contest opens at 12:00 am EST on December 19, 2009 and ends at 11:59 am EST on December 20, 2009. For details on how to enter the contest and the official contest rules, and to submit your entry when the contest opens, visit the Contests page. Good luck, and Merry Christmas!
Rosie’s Bakery is Open for Business!
We’ve got some exciting news from our Webkinz Jr. neighborhood! Rosie (with the help of her husband Burt) has opened a fantastic bakery with a couple of sweet activities! Help Rosie count cookies or bake cakes for her friends—and don’t forget to try the treat she’s baked just for your pet! There will be lots more to do at Rosie’s Bakery in the coming months, so be sure to visit often and see what’s new!
Christmas Countdown: On The Third Day of Christmas…
The Christmas Countdown continues! Each day, we’ll unveil a new line in our adaptation of the Christmas classic “The Twelve Days Of Christmas” which will reveal what present Ms. Birdy will be giving away in the Clubhouse for the following day is. Today, we continue with a rocking rubber buddy to take to the bath with your Webkinz: On the third day of Christmas, Ms. Birdy gave to me A rocking Rubber Ducky Toy, A set of Magic W White Socks, And a plate full of Pudding (Figgy)! Wednesday’s present is a rocking Rubber Ducky Toy! Sweet! Visit Ms. Birdy in the Clubhouse tomorrow to claim your prize, and be sure to check back every day here on Webkinz Newz over the next few days to find out what the next present is. Happy Holidays!
January’s Deluxe Item: Stylish Snowsuit
Having warm clothing for your Webkinz to wear in this winter weather is important, and we’ve got the perfect item for you coming this January. The Deluxe Clothing item for this January is the Stylish Snowsuit! You’ll be suited up for snowball fights aplenty with this stylish snow-proof suit. The Stylish Snowsuit is one of the many different Deluxe-only items awarded to players with a Deluxe Membership. Though you’ll get full access to Webkinz World with a secret code from a pet, those who subscribe with us receive a number of added benefits, including an exclusive item every month and a bundle of eStore points. With gifting of Deluxe Memberships now available, there’s never been a better time to sign up for Deluxe. Learn more, and sign up today!
Coming Soon: Tree Kangaroo
You’ll want to jump at the chance to adopt the new Tree Kangaroo. Boisterously bouncing about, this mirthful marsupial is always happy to hop its way around Webkinz World. The Tree Kangaroo comes with a Tropical Fruit Flan and a Remote Rainforest, as teased by the Creative Director on our Twitter account. Watch out for the Tree Kangaroo, along with the Beaver, in February 2010!
Enjoy The Holidays With Free eStore Points!
Last week, we updated the the Ganz eStore to allow Deluxe Memberships to be purchased as a redeemable code, meaning that you can now give the gift of a Deluxe Membership to another player. To celebrate this brand new feature, we’re giving away 3,000 free eStore Points to all Deluxe Advantage members. On December 21, all Deluxe Advantage members will receive an email with a code that can be redeemed for the free points. The code is only good until December 31st, so be sure to spend them while you can! Even for members that have been playing Webkinz for years, Deluxe Membership is the best way to enjoy Webkinz World. Exclusive activities, rare items, eStore points, and a plethora of account upgrades including a customizable dock, chat bubbles, and more come with the Deluxe Membership. Further details can be found on the eStore website. If you’re not a Deluxe Advantage member, be sure to sign up before December 21st to receive these special free points in addition to all the other benefits that come with Deluxe Membership. If you’re already a Deluxe Advantage member, we hope you enjoy this small gift! Happy Holidays!
Preview: Jumbleberry Fields, Our New Daily Game
The Webkinz Arcade has been in the spotlight as of late. With two new games planned for the remaining few weeks of the year, the Arcade will be a hotbed of activity during the holiday season. Last week, we gave you a sneak peek at one of the two new games coming, Polarberry Jam. This week, we’re giving you a sneak peek of our new Daily Activity game. Introducing Jumbleberry Fields! Jumbleberry Fields is a game of chance and strategy that players can play once a day. Players roll a set of five dice, each of which has 10 faces. Each of the faces, marked with either a type of berry or a pest, has a different point value. Jumbleberries and Sugarberries are common, Pickleberries are less common, and Moonberries are rare. Players move through 9 rounds, rolling each dice up to three times in an attempt to earn the most points possible by making varying combinations of berries. More details and a screenshot follow after the break.
Christmas Countdown: On The Second Day of Christmas…
The Christmas Countdown continues! Each day, we’ll unveil a new line in our adaptation of the Christmas classic “The Twelve Days Of Christmas” which will reveal what present Ms. Birdy will be giving away in the Clubhouse for the following day is. Today, we continue with a cool piece of clothing that will keep your Webkinz warm: On the second day of Christmas, Ms. Birdy gave to me A set of Magic W White Socks, And a plate full of Pudding (Figgy)! Tuesday’s present is a set of Magic W White Socks! Sweet! Visit Ms. Birdy in the Clubhouse tomorrow to claim your prize, and be sure to check back every day here on Webkinz Newz over the next few days to find out what the next present is. Happy Holidays!
Coming Soon: Beaver
Few pets make a better buddy than a Beaver. The Beaver braves even the coldest climates as he uses his talented tail and teeth to work wood into cool creations like its Beaver Lodge Bed. The Beaver comes with a Barkberry Smoothie and a Beaver Lodge Bed. Watch out for the Beaver in February 2010!
January’s Caring Valley Tree: Party Palm
Even in the cold of winter, trees continue to bloom in the Caring Valley. Starting off the new year of growth is the Party Palm, January’s featured Enchanted Tree! You’ll be able to customize the Party Palm when you unlock it by selecting your favorite treetop, trunk and base. The image below shows all of the possible options: pick the ones you like best and then show off your new tree in your yard! How do you get one of these party-prepped Palm trees? Simply enter the Feature Code attached to any of our Caring Valley pets during the month of January and then plant the four saplings in The Caring Valley. When you plant a tree, you’re letting us know which charity you’d like to support!
Christmas Countdown: On The First Day of Christmas…
The Christmas Countdown begins tomorrow! Each day, we’ll unveil a new line in our adaptation of the Christmas classic “The Twelve Days Of Christmas” which will reveal what present Ms. Birdy will be giving away in the Clubhouse for the following day is. Today, we begin with a rather simple treat that will cure your Webkinz of holiday hunger: On the first day of Christmas, Ms. Birdy gave to me A plate full of Pudding (Figgy)! Monday’s present is a plate of delicious Figgy Pudding! Yum! Visit Ms. Birdy in the Clubhouse tomorrow to claim your prize, and be sure to check back every day here on Webkinz Newz over the next few days to find out what the next present is. Happy Holidays!
Weekly Webkinz Wrap-Up
It has been a busy week in Webkinz World, with plenty of new reveals, pets, sales, and updates to read about. Here’s a wrap-up of the week past on Webkinz Newz: Give The Gift Of Deluxe This Holiday – The eStore underwent a big update this week which allows members to gift Deluxe Membership to one another. Introducing The “Comment Forum” – We updated Webkinz Newz this week to add a new “Comment Forum,” which gives readers a one-stop spot to check all the comments on stories past. Webkinz World Counts Down To Christmas – Our Countdown To Christmas Event begins in Webkinz World tomorrow: find Ms. Birdy each day until Christmas Day to get a present! Preview: Polarberry Jam, Our New Arcade Game – This week, we unveiled our newest Arcade game, Polarberry Jam. The story includes gameplay details and a screenshot of the game in action. Feedback Friday: What kind of Arcade game would you like to see? – Our weekly Feedback Friday post. Be sure to tell us your answer in the comments! See the other big stories from this week after the break.
Have You Visited Santakinz Yet?
Winter is well underway and the Countdown to Christmas approaching. Santakinz has been creating his list and checking it twice in the Santakinz Clubhouse Room, and he’s just about ready to collecting presents for all the good Kinz boys and girls! Have you visited Santakinz to make your Christmas wish yet? If not, you should! You can find Santakinz in the holiday-themed “Santkinz” room within the Clubhouse. Click on Santakinz and wait your turn in line, and he’ll ask you to pick one of three great gifts, which you’ll receive when you log in on Christmas Day!
Webkinz World Counts Down To Christmas
While Santakinz has begun to gather gifts together for all the good Kinz girls and boys who came to visit him, Ms. Birdy is already prepared to begin the gift-giving season with a slew of surprises. Following Santakinz’s lead, Ms. Birdy has collected a plethora of presents that she’ll be giving out to Webkinz members. Starting on Monday, Ms. Birdy will be giving out a different gift each day until Christmas Day. Find Ms. Birdie in the Clubhouse in Webkinz World to grab your gift! She’ll only give you one gift per day, though, so check back each day to get the next present. We’ll be doing our own Webkinz version of “The Twelve Days Of Christmas” here on Webkinz Newz to celebrate Ms. Birdy’s generous act. Each day, we’ll reveal Ms. Birdy’s new present for the day that follows through new lines from the song! Be sure to check back for the big reveal every day starting tomorrow! Happy Holidays!
Feedback Friday: What kind of Arcade game would you like to see on Webkinz?
Welcome to the first edition of Feedback Friday, a new weekly feature 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! This week, our question revolves around the Webkinz Arcade. We just officially unveiled Polarberry Jam yesterday, and next week, we will unveil our new, upcoming Daily Arcade game. While we’ve got plenty more great ideas for games in the future, though, we want to hear from you. This week’s question is… What kind of Arcade games would you like to see? Action games? Adventure games? Puzzle games? What would you like to see? We’re excited to hear your thoughts, and we’ll be reading all the comments about Arcade games (make sure your comment is about Arcade games!) to find out what the community wants. Let your voice be heard by commenting now!