Webkinz World® Honored with Best of the Web Award
Toronto, Ontario—Ganz is proud to announce that again this year, the Webkinz World site has been recognized by the world’s largest internet safety and help group, WiredSafety.org, with a Best of the Web Award for 2009. The Best of the Web Award honors child-focused Internet sites that offer fun and entertainment for kids while protecting them from revealing personal information which could lead to cyberbullying, stalking and other potential dangers. The presentation was made by members of Tween Angels at the 9th Annual Wired Kids Summit in Washington D.C. on February 25th. “We are very pleased to receive this award again this year”, stated Ganz president, Howard Ganz. “WiredSafety is a leading advocate of children’s online safety. On the Webkinz World site, we are committed to providing a friendly space that parents trust and children love.” “Webkinz World went through a stringent review process before it was given this award”, notes Parry Aftab, WiredSafety’s Executive Director and an Internet privacy and security lawyer. “50,000 kids and preteens were polled for nominations, and over 143 sites were put forward. Parents determined the final 62 sites and then I personally investigated the final 14 nominees.” Webkinz World is a leading kids’ virtual … Read more
Treetop Yards
Take a closer look at the Treetop yards added to Webkinz World. Treetop yards are unlocked when you adopt a flying pet.
Pot of Gold Contest
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day — write a short story about your encounter with a Pot of Gold. Five stories will be selected and the winners will receive a virtual Rainbow Coffee Table as a prize. Check the Contests page for more details.
Webkinz World Updated
Treetop Yards We’ve added a new type of room to Webkinz World — the Treetop yard! Members who have adopted a flying pet will unlock this yard type. You can use most outdoor items in the Treetop yards, and Treetop-specific furniture will be coming soon. New Pet of the Month Item There’s a new Pet of the Month item to collect — watch as the Blooming Dandelion really grows. You can find this amazing item in the Pet of the Month loot bag, which you get for adopting the Pet of the Month. If you’ve already collected all of the other Pet of the Month items, you will receive this one on your next Pet of the Month adoption. Gem Hunt Update We’ve taken the guesswork out of collecting gems for your Crown of Wonder — now you’ll always know if you have that gem already. Happy hunting!
Best Dressed Pet Contest Winners Announced
The winners of the Best Dressed Pet Contest have been announced — check them out on the Winners page! Five outfits were selected and the winners were each sent a Secret Code for the eStore exclusive Phoenix virtual pet!
March 2009 Pets!
If you’ve been thinking about getting one of the March 2009 pets, why not take a look at the video below to see them in action? The Webkinz Domino Cat, the Webkinz Spotty Dinosaur and the Lil’ Kinz Robin are in stores now. Check your favorite Webkinz retailer for availability.
The Webkinz Yorkie, March’s Pet of the Month
There’s never a dull moment with this fluffy, fun-loving pup – it’s a perfect pal for sure! Adopt the Webkinz Yorkie (large size) in March and you’ll get a loot bag full of surprises and a Pet of the Month prize you can’t get anywhere else! All Webkinz Yorkie owners can participate in the extra activities scheduled in March, too! So celebrate the Webkinz Yorkie with us this March!
Webkinz World Video How-To: Dress Your Pet
In this episode, we show you how to switch between outfits in the updated Dress Your Pet panel.
Webkinz World Video How-To: The Tagline Widget
In this episode, we show you how to change your Tagline widget in My Page.
Up Close: Condiment Stand
The Condiment Stand is an essential piece of any good theater — where else would you get the yummy popcorn toppings or mustard for your overcooked hotdog? Try mixing and matching the Movie Magic theme with the Diner theme for an interesting red and blue effect! Pick up this and other great Movie Magic items in the W Shop!
Up Close: Usher Statue
Let this Usher Statue show your Webkinz pets the way to their seats! The Usher Statue is another item from our recently released Movie Magic theme in the W Shop. Why not treat your pets to a spectacular night out at the movies?
Up Close: Ticket Booth
Step number 1 for any theater adventure — buying tickets! Check out this and other great Movie Magic items in the W Shop!
Dress Your Pet
Have you seen how the Dress Your Pet panel has been updated? Now you can create custom outfits for each of your pets and easily switch between them. No more digging around in storage to find your pet’s casual or formal clothes — your pet will carry all of its outfits with it all the time! To switch between outfits, click on the drop down box. You can choose between Casual, Fancy, Sleepwear, Sporty and Swimwear outfits. Now you can put your pet in its PJs before bed, or hop into a swimsuit before using the pool — without having to dig through your cupboards or have a ton of clothing in your dock!