KinzChat PLUS Update
Using KinzChat PLUS is a great way to communicate with your friends in the Clubhouse and the Park. You can type in your own messages and have a blast chatting with your pals. We’ve recently added a whole bunch of brand new words, so now you can say what you want more easily. To get access to KinzChat PLUS, you just need your parent’s permission. For more information, please have your parent check out the “Parent’s Place” on the homepage of Webkinz World.
Not Quite There: Communal Contest
Looks like that challenge was a bit tricky! Better luck next time. Be sure to visit the Kinzville Times to vote for next weekend’s prize. Want to know what next weekend’s challenge is going to be? Be sure to visit Webkinz Newz on Thursday for a sneak peek.
Winterfest is Coming!
If you’re a big fan of winter, then Winterfest is the perfect way to celebrate! From January 15-23, while you’re playing in Webkinz World, just keep a lookout for snowflakes. When you see one, click on it to win a prize. From an Icicle Wind Chime to a cozy Winterfest Hoodie, you’re going to love collecting this cool stuff! Want more? Winterfest will be coming to Webkinz Newz, too! More details will be revealed soon.
Sprinkle Some Fun with this MAZIN’ Hamster!
WHAT'S MORE AMAZING THAN ICING? Sprinkles the MAZIN’ Hamster! Sprinkles, the magnificent maze runner, rules rolling in a Sprinkles Hamster Ball! Plus, Sprinkles comes with a colorful candy Tube Design that’s so sweet, it could almost cause cavities! Sprinkles MAZIN' Hamster will be available at Ganz eStore until 11:59pm January 31, 2011 EST. Visit the Ganz eStore and add this awesome sweetie to your collection of MAZIN’ Hamster friends today!
Winter Room Decor Contest
Open to Webkinz World players residing in the USA and Canada (some exceptions apply). Winter is a wonderful time of year, and to celebrate, we're going to give away five eStore exclusive, deluxe-only Ski Lift Chairs. How do you get one? Just send us your best wintry room! Five creative entries will receive an estore exclusive Ski Lift Chair (the "Prize")! Any size room (indoor or outdoor) is fine, but must only use W Shop items (retired items are OK). Contest opens on Tuesday. Check the Contests page for more details.
My Best Room Design Contest
Open to Webkinz World players residing in the USA and Canada (some exceptions apply). Recently we showed you some of our favorite room designs that we came up with — now we want to see yours! Show us your best rooms — it can be any theme and use any kind of item – eStore, retired, rare, anything. No restrictions! Five creative entries will receive a rare Golden Hippo Fridge (the "Prize")! Contest opens on Tuesday. For more details, check the Contests page.
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
