May 2009 Pets
Just a reminder that the Webkinz Jack Russell, Webkinz Blue Googles, Webkinz Zebra and Lil’ Kinz Budgie are available in stores now. Check your favorite Webkinz retailer for availability. Lil’ Kinz Budgie Webkinz Jack Russell Webkinz Zebra Webkinz Blue Googles Watch the video below to see these four pets in action!
Webkinz Cherry Blossom Bird
The Cherry Blossom Bird likes to flutter about outdoors – it loves to frolic among flowers and grow garden fresh fruits and veggies! This fragrant feathered friend is happiest at harvest time – so make sure you take it to tend its garden every day! Cherry Blossom Bird Loveseat Cherry Blossom Cheesecake The Webkinz Cherry Blossom Bird will be available this June. Check your favorite Webkinz retailer for availability.
Flowering Fringe Tree – May’s Enchanted Tree
The Enchanted Tree in The Caring Valley this May is the Flowering Fringe Tree. Plant four saplings in The Caring Valley to get an Enchanted Sapling. Drag the Enchanted Sapling into your room to customize your tree. The image above is a combination of all of the options – you can pick from three different tree tops, three trunks and three bases to create your own unique tree!
Caring Valley Poodle
Look for specially-tagged Caring Valley Poodles, May’s featured Caring Valley pet! Enter the Feature Code that comes with specially-tagged Webkinz Poodles to unlock 4 saplings. Plant them in The Caring Valley to unlock an Enchanted Sapling… and learn about some special child-focused charities!
The Webkinz Cocker Spaniel – May’s Pet of the Month!
If you’re looking for a lovable and loyal companion – look no further than this cuddly canine! Adopt the Webkinz Cocker Spaniel (full size) in May and you’ll get a loot bag full of surprises and a Pet of the Month prize you can’t get anywhere else!
Griffin Contest Winners!
Congratulations to our five winners of the Griffin Contest! Each winner was sent a Secret Code for an eStore exclusive Webkinz Griffin and a Feature Code that unlocks the Griffin Emblem Rug. Read the winning entries below: By Savannah How did the Griffin become the royal symbol? Well, it happened because of a contest a long time ago in Medieval Webkinz World in the kingdom of Cleanalot. King Tidy of Cleanalot didn’t know what to do. He had to choose the new royal symbol by noon, and the palace was covered with dust because his vacuum got switched to reverse by accident! Suddenly, he got an idea. He called his two best friends, Freddy Phoenix and Gwendolen Griffin, and challenged them to a contest. All they had to do was clean the palace without using any cleaning supplies. The winner would become the royal symbol! Freddy knew he would win because he was beautiful. Gwendolen wasn’t so confident. Her wings always made her clumsy since they were so big. She sighed and looked at her wings again. They looked like a wad of feathers that looked like…GIANT FEATHER DUSTERS! Gwendolen was so happy! She used her wings and made the … Read more
Emerald Lab Debut
Presenting the Emerald Lab, May’s featured birthstone pet! The Emerald Lab will be available at the Ganz eStore starting May 1st until the end of May. Watch the video below to see the Emerald Lab and Emerald TV in action.
Mother’s Day Contest
Enter the Mother’s Day contest this weekend for a chance to win a Chef Gazpacho dinner set (Chef Gazpacho’s Stove and 2 Chef Gazpacho Place Settings). Check the Contests page for more details.
So many fabulous recipes!
We’ve been overwhelmed with so many amazing recipe designs that we’re giving away TEN Master Chef Trophies. Check the winners page for the winning entries. The designs may eventually be used to create real Secret Recipes on Webkinz World. If and when that happens, we’ll let you know right here on Webkinz Newz!
Emerald Lab Coming to the Ganz eStore May 1st
The Emerald Lab is the first in a series of birthstone pets, and will be coming to the Ganz eStore on May 1st. With a glistening jewel on its back, the Emerald Lab is not just eye-catching but has a heart of gold, too! If May’s your month, then this gorgeous green canine is a perfect match for you! The Emerald Lab will only be available until the end of May. Emerald TV – Pet Specific Item Emerald Eclairs – Pet Specific Food
Webkinz World Video How-to: Viewing and Rating Rooms and Lists
In this episode, we show you how to view and rate your friends’ rooms and lists in My Page.
Contest Opens Tonight at Midnight EST
Remember that the Griffin contest opens at Midnight EST tonight. Write a silly paragraph or story that explains how the Griffin became a symbol of royalty. Five entries will win an eStore exclusive Griffin virtual pet and the regal Griffin Emblem Rug. Visit the Contests page for more details. Griffin Griffin Emblem Rug
Big News from Webkinz Jr.
Super news for our wonderful Webkinz Jr. members! Today we upped our Kinzcoin count from 5 per day to 10 per day. We know this will make for a more enjoyable play experience. We’ve also added a new TV show called “Keep in Shape with Clover.” It’s a great way for your little one to take a break and get up and move. Finally, we’ve added a ‘feedback form’ on the homepage. If you have comments about our site, we’d be happy to hear them. We’re going to be making lots of fantastic updates in the future, so stay tuned!
Webkinz World Video How-To: My Template
In this episode, we show you how to set up your own personalized template in My Page.
