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Last day for Deluxe Member First of Month Specials!
If you missed the September 1st First of Month Pre-Sale Specials, don’t worry, they are all still available in both Ganz and Webkinz eStores* until midnight tonight (11:59pm EST Monday September 6, 2010) * Currently, Webkinz eStore offers online, virtual items only. To purchase all other online products (Pets, Hamsters, Caring Valley, Charms, Figures), Custom T-Shirts and Deluxe Memberships, please visit Ganz eStore.com.
Virgo Horse Contest Winners
Congratulations to Sage, Emily, Andrew, Amariah and Hannah! They’ve each been sent a Secret Code for an eStore exclusive Virgo Horse for their designs of a magical paddock for the Virgo Horse. See all the winning entries on the Winners page. Andrew’s winning drawing
Become a Modern Day Webkinz Sleuth this Wowzer Weekend!
Even expert detectives need to take a desk break. Hardworking pet detectives have cases to solve, and now they can do it at this fantastic desk. Stacked with important textbooks, x-ray results, and a laptop, the Dogged Detective Desk equips expert detectives with everything they need. The Dogged Detective Desk, the latest and greatest item from the Pet Items Remixed collection, is a remixed version of the retired Basset Hound’s Detective Desk! Dogged Detective Desk will be available in both Ganz and Webkinz eStores until 11:59pm EST Friday October 1, 2010. Don’t forget… There’s a Free Charm Giveaway at Ganz eStore until September 6th! Register for a Ganz eStore Account between September 1st and 6th 2010 and you will receive a free Webkinz Feature Code for the Persian Cat Charm that unlocks access to Magic Mire in Webkinz World! Check the Official Rules and Regulations page for more details.
Peek-A-Newz Postponed
Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties our Peek-A-Newz event will have to be rescheduled. PJ will be back this Wednesday, September 8th. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Webkinz and Ganz eStores are having a Fashion Blitz!
Your Pet can enjoy fashionable Back To School Threads with Webkinz and Ganz eStore’s Fashion Blitz! First up on the runway is the Pet of The Month Persian Cat. This cool kitty is wearing the Fashionista Fedora and Ruffled Tunic that is sure to draw compliments anywhere! The oh-so-cute Candy Leopard looks absolutely adorable in the new Cream of the Cropped Hoodie, Heart and Soul Jeans and Webkinz Runners. Next up is the Donkey wearing the Fashionista Fedora, Striped Pocket Heart Dress and Sky High-Heeled Boots. Wow! This Donkey knows how to retire in style. Online-only version of the Webkinz Donkey retirement pet will be available this Saturday only at Ganz eStore. The soon to be up and coming Libra Eagle knows how to fly in style! This Eagle can be seen wearing Sweet Stripy Sweater, Heart and Soul Jeans and Webkinz Runners. Last but not least on the runway is the Tie-Dye Frog. Wearing the season’s hottest Trendy Tunic, this is one frog to watch out for! Get all the above fashions and many more at both Webkinz and Ganz eStores starting this Saturday September 4, 2010!
Feedback Friday: What would you like to talk about?
Welcome to 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! Every Friday on Webkinz Newz, we pose a question in our weekly Feedback Friday. You, our fine users, have helped create new item ideas, pin pointed the best games on Webkinz World™, discussed sports and summer activities, and much much more. Now it’s your turn to choose the topic. This week we’re opening up Feedback Friday to your suggestions on … Feedback Friday! What would you like to comment on? What would you like Feedback Friday’s focus to be? Now is your chance to make some suggestions. This week’s question is… What would you like to talk about? Would you like more questions about Webkinz World? Or do you like commenting on things in your own lives? Whatever it is, we’d like to hear from you! Give us some feedback by commenting now! /fun/main/feedback-frida…oad-trip-event/
Weekend Round-Up
Be sure to play Triple Strike Solitaire this weekend and work towards the goal of 490,000,000 points! Meet the goal, and all participants will unlock a Cave Hole Window! If you voted earlier this week, you’re already entered. If you didn’t vote, visit the Kinzville Times in Webkinz World and click on “Communal Contest” in the index, then click Enter. Tell us your top 10 names for the Marshmallow Chipmunk this weekend for a chance to win an eStore exclusive Marshmallow Chipmunk! Check the Contests page for more details.
Challenge Sneak Peek: Communal Contest
It’s going to be three times the fun! Love card games? Be sure to enter this week’s Communal Contest and play plenty of Triple Strike Solitaire this weekend. Clear the pyramids by picking cards that are one higher or one lower than the one in the pile. The more cards you can clear in one go, the more points you’ll get! Remember to vote for this weekend’s prize – visit the Kinzville Times in Webkinz World, click on Communal Contest in the index and vote for your preferred prize!
Marshmallow Chipmunk Contest
We want to hear your top 10 names for a Marshmallow Chipmunk! This cute and cuddly critter is the sweetest pet in town — what would you call your Marshmallow Chipmunk? Tell us and you could win an eStore exclusive Marshmallow Chipmunk! Check the Contests page for more details.
Time to Party: The Donkey is Retiring
The Donkey will soon be retired from the Webkinz catalog. Come celebrate with us in Webkinz World this Saturday! On September 4, make sure to check the Today’s Activities section for some special bonuses. Everyone is welcome to a free collectible retirement cupcake! Donkey owners will also be able to take part in special retirement events! It’s going to be a great party! Stay tuned for more info! UPDATE: The virtual Donkey will also be on sale at Ganz eStore this Saturday! (12:01am to 11:59pm EST September 4, 2010)
Update: MAZIN’ Hamsters
New MAZIN’ Hamsters Beat the Clock maze set: Speedy Slalom Slopes! Slide on down to the Beat the Clock section of MAZIN’™ Hamsters to try out our all new maze set called Speedy Slalom Slopes! All of these mazes have been designed in a downward direction, so you’ll need to find your way from the top to the bottom in time to complete them. Once you’ve completed all of the mazes in the set you’ll be rewarded with the Speedy Slalom Slopes Trophy! If you’ve found some of our mazes a little difficult in the past, give this one a try. You should find it similar, if not easier than our first Beat the Clock maze set, Starting Speedways. And speaking of easier, we’ve also added a difficulty rating to each of the maze sets, to give you a better idea as to the overall challenge. Now when you look at the maze set icons, you’ll see they are different colors: Green – Easy maze set Blue – Medium maze set Red – Hard maze set Just click on the icon for any maze set to see the difficulty displayed under the trophy silhouette. Spooky the MAZIN’ Hamster – Coming … Read more
Party Announcement
Today, we made a change to our parties feature that caused an issue. Right now, you will not be able to start a new party. We’re working hard to fix the issue. We’ll be sure to let you know as soon as parties are working again. In the meantime, if you had a party scheduled during this downtime, your KinzCash will be refunded.
Sparkling Pegasus Contest Winners
Congratulations to Gwen, Jessica, Sue, Eddie and Joy! They’ve each received a Secret Code for a Sparkling Pegasus for their gorgeous room designs! Check out the Winners page to see all of the wonderful entries. Joy’s winning entry
Webkinz Moon Fox: Deluxe Members Get it First!
The Moon Fox is a spectacular sight that will put a twinkle in your eye! With its brilliant complexion and out-of-this-world personality, this luminous pet is one in a million. If you take a trip down to the beautiful Blue Moon Lagoon, you might be able to catch this character eating mounds of Moon Mudslide. Moon Fox will be available this Webkinz Wednesday, September 1, 2010 (12:01am to 11:59pm EST) only at Ganz eStore!
Success: Communal Contest
Congratulations to everyone that participated in last week’s communal contest! The goal was achieved, so if you helped reach it by voting or entering, and then playing, head over to the Kinzville Times and click on “Communal Contest” in the index to pick up your prize. While you’re there, vote for next weekend’s prize!