Prize Sneak Peek: Communal Contest
Here’s an early look at the prizes you’ll be able to vote for in next week’s Communal Contest: Fine Fossil Dining Table Snack Sampling Station Funky Girl Dresser Coral Clambake Dining Table This weekend’s contest isn’t over yet! If you haven’t entered yet, visit the Kinzville Times in Webkinz World and click on Communal Contest in the index. Then, click Enter and head on over to the Arcade to play some Color Storm!
Q&A with Ella McWoof
You’ve been busy asking us questions in the forum. We’re happy to present the answers to a few of them! I’ll be answering questions every few days, so keep them coming! Asked by Mystique: Why is it so difficult to find shutter shades? Shutter Shades were an item that you could choose when you registered a Feature Code attached to a Webkinz t-shirt. There aren’t too many of them out there, so if you have them – hang onto them! Asked by mbshiloh: Can you make a wolf Webkinz with fire on it? Asked by Cloversocute: Can you make a Webkinz glitter Dragon that has pink sparkles and is purple? Asked by rmser: Can you guys make a Webkinz signature husky or Webkinz signature lab? We really appreciate any and all of the suggestions you have for new pets. We’ve got a great design team here at Ganz, and they work really hard to come up with pets you’ll love. If you have pet suggestions, feel free to add them to our Suggestions forum! Asked by Hamster: Why are Star Drops & Whimsy Skies only for Deluxe Members? These two games are for Deluxe only because Deluxe membership has special … Read more
Earning KinzCash at the Arcade
Earning KinzCash at the Arcade is totally fun – and pretty easy, too! There are many different games, and one is guaranteed to be perfect for you. The best part about earning KinzCash in the Arcade is that you’ll get closer and closer to getting your Key to Kinzville! Keep track of how much more KinzCash you have to earn by checking your status on the Map of Kinzville.
Made Especially for Webkinz who Love to Shop!
Introducing the Shopaholic Theme. Made especially for Webkinz who love to shop! You’ll never fail to be there on time for the sale when you turn your Webkinz room into a mall! Mix and match pieces of this shoppers dream of a theme to build a mall that any Webkinz can share! Each month Ganz eStore will be featuring another Shopaholic item. A sneak peek to other pieces could include info desks, bookstores, food stores, more clothing stores as well as benches and other decorative items. Stay tuned to a mystery storefront as well! Find these Shopaholic room items and many more at Ganz eStore!
Plumpy’s Office
Plumpy decided to give us a peek into her home office. As you can see, she shares it with her best friend, Wiggles. Wiggles is an interior designer and an artist, so he’s always working at his drawing table. Plumpy prefers the simplicity of her old-fashioned blue desk. “Our office is very peaceful,” Plumpy told us. “My favorite thing in the office? The jam-packed bookshelf, of course!” If you’re wondering where Plumpy’s writing awards are, wonder no more! Plumpy keeps them at her office at work.
Completing 3 Full Days of Classes at the Kinzville Academy
Doing three full days of classes at the Kinzville Academy sure is fun – especially when you look at the fantastic courses offered by Ms. Cowoline! Let’s take a closer look at each one so you can choose what class suits you best. Strength: If you’ve got good timing, you’ll like the Strength class. You’ve got to help your pet lift weights – be sure to hit both targets and not to drop the weights! Speed: Let’s see how quick your pet can be! Just keep your pet’s speed within the target and you’ll fill up the heart in no time! Agility: Jumping over hurdles can be tricky, but with your help your pet will be a pro! Just use the up arrow key to make your pet jump. To go faster, use the right arrow key (that will also help them jump higher). To go slower, use the left arrow key (which will make them jump lower). Creativity: Take a good look at the painting you have to copy and see if you can figure out what order the colors appear on the canvas, how much of each paint color you need in the dropper, and how fast the … Read more
Fan’s Choice has arrived! You spoke, we listened!
FAN'S CHOICE HAS ARRIVED! Last year the fine folks at Webkinz Newz asked you, the amazing members of Webkinz World, what items you would like to see in Ganz eStore. Not surprisingly, thousands of awesome suggestions were posted! Now we are thrilled to present the best of the best! If your pet loves pizza, they’ll certainly be salivating for a Professional Pizza Dispenser! Now they’ll never have to worry about missing a slice! The Professional Pizza Dispenser makes one Professional Slice of Pizza food item per day. Each month the Ganz eStore will be selling one spectacular Fan’s Choice item that was pitched by one of you! Find this item and many more at Ganz eStore!
Interview with the Creative Director
What was your favorite addition to the site in 2010? While the addition of Kinzville and MAZIN’ Hamsters were definitely the biggest additions to Webkinz World this year, my favorite addition was redoing the Webkinz Stadium. The original Stadium didn’t live up to expectations and was missing key features like showing all of the pets in the competitions wearing their actual outfits. We fixed this, simplified signing up, added the Quick Events and finally got the running races out. I’m also really happy about the change to the Daily Kinzcare. It was a tiny change but it’s completely breathed new life into this classic feature. What is the most exciting thing you’ll be adding in 2011? 2011 won’t be about adding, it’ll be about making what we have better than ever! During our Webkinz Day Twitter Party (which was crazy fun) I said that we’d be working on adding new features to the room – including the ability to move and remove doors. Well, that feature will be coming in 2011, along with a bunch of new room features that you won’t expect. Does this mean you won’t see anything new? Of course not. We’ve got a whole year’s worth … Read more
Weekend Round-Up
Communal Contest details for this weekend Be sure to play Color Storm this weekend and work towards the goal of 83,400,000 points! Meet the goal, and all participants will unlock a Mocha Magic Low Bed! 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. Upcoming and ongoing contests – check the Contests Page for more details. Send us a drawing of a Betta Fish (any color!) and you could win an eStore exclusive virtual Betta Fish! Tell us your top 10 New Year's Resolutions and you could win a virtual Blufadoodle in time for February!
Resolutions
It’s a new year, so you know what that means – New Year’s Resolutions! Let’s find out what some of Webkinz World’s residents resolve to do this year: Fred Rover: I resolve to continue being the AWESOME sportscaster you know and love. I also resolve to sign more pictures of myself for my adoring fans. Plumpy: I resolve to stop eating so much chocolate. It’s not going to be easy. I love chocolate. More than ice cream. More than Stubbly Grass Nibbles. Maybe just one piece a day. Or two. Or maybe I’ll just start using my treadmill more often. PJ Collie: I resolve to put together some fabulous new outfits this year – I’ve got some GREAT ideas in mind. Be prepared to be amazed! Dex Dangerous: I resolve to keep the moon safe from those dastardly Lugbotz! It’s not an easy job, but I’m up to it! Lunar Lugbotz: We resolve to continue trying to destroy the moon! Chef Gazpacho: I resolve to make more delicioso recipes that would make my mama cry tears of happiness! What are your resolutions, Webkinz fans?
Challenge Sneak Peek: Communal Contest
There's a storm brewing… a colorful storm, that is! Use the arrow keys to move falling blocks. Make groups of four or more of the same color block to make them disappear! Remove 6 of the same color to make all blocks of that color disappear. Don't let any blocks hit the ground, or it's game over.
Betta Fish Contest
Open to Webkinz World players residing in the USA and Canada (some exceptions apply). Betta Fish have the most beautiful tails, and come in all kinds of colors! Send us a drawing of a Betta Fish — five creative entries will receive an eStore exclusive virtual Betta Fish (the "Prize")! Contest opens this weekend. Check the Contests page for more details.
