February’s Featured And Signature Pets
February is here, and with it has come a lovable group of new plush pets. This month, four new pets join Webkinz World: the Old English Sheepdog, the Tree Kangaroo, the Beaver, and the Signature Dutch Bunny! Could a Beaver and a Tree Kangaroo share a tree? Would an Old English Sheepdog share a plate of fish and chips with a Dutch Bunny? Find out for yourself! Look for these pets at your favorite Webkinz retailers this month!
Update: What’s New in Webkinz World
We’ve got a big Webkinz World update today, with a brand new activity and new items. Here’s some of the fresh content new to Webkinz World today: Keeping The Park Clean: The Kinzville Park is covered in trash! Some visitors haven’t been cleaning up after themselves, and now it’s up to you to clean up the park. Pick up trash to raise your “Green Score” in order to earn prizes and special rankings to show off on your MyPage! New Space Theme: Send your Webkinz pets into space in style with the spectacular Space theme, called the “Galaxy Collection.” A selection of items from this theme has been released this week! Bug Fixes: We’ve fixed a few bugs around Webkinz World, as well, including an issue with KinzChat Plus in the Kinzville Park, an issue which prevented members from purchasing the special Sale item in the KinzStyle Outlet, and an issue in which the Game Of The Day didn’t appear in the Arcade. Keep your eyes peeled here on Webkinz Newz and on the Kinzville Times newspaper in Webkinz World for even more details about the new content in the coming days. What do you think of this new update? … Read more
Winterfest Contest Winners
We’ve got some exciting news! After much deliberation, we’ve arrived at a list of winners for the two different Winterfest Contests. Thanks to everyone who entered the contests! Now, let’s see who is walking away from Winterfest a winner! Webkinz Newz Contest Winners We would also like to offer congratulations to Monica, Miranda, Danielle, Lee, and Wendy for winning the Webkinz Newz Winterfest Contest! Each of you have won a Build-A-Snow-Fort Siege Tower! Your codes have been emailed to you! Twitter Contest Winners We received many new followers on our Twitter account during the week, and we’ve randomly selected three winners. Congratulations to Mikaylah, Michelle, and Laura! Your Feature Codes have been sent to you as direct messages on Twitter! The winning entries have been posted on the “Winners” page. We hope you’ve enjoyed our various Winterfest-related contests, and while we’re sad to see Winterfest go, we know there are plenty more great events to come in the rest of 2010!
New Theme: Galaxy Collection
Send your Webkinz pets into space in style with the gorgeous Galaxy Collection theme! This new theme will be added with the Webkinz World update coming tomorrow. Here’s a preview of one of the items from the Galaxy Collection theme, the Navigation Control Center! With this week’s update, we’ll be putting out a good chunk of the new theme. The rest of the Galaxy Collection items will be coming soon, so start collecting the set right away! The new theme will let you create a room that is truly out of this world!
eStore: Webkinz Wednesday
What better way to start off spring on the right foot than with a Webkinz Wednesday? We’ve got some great content on the Ganz eStore this week, including the following: Violetwing Butterfly Green Seadragon Purple Floral Fox You’ll also find the month’s Birthstone Pet, the Amethyst Hound, on the store this month. Head over to the Ganz eStore for these sweet sales!
Valentine’s Day: Pets, Prizes, And More!
Love is in the air this February, and Valentine’s Day is coming! In the spirit of the season, there are some great Webkinz great plush and surprises on the way. Headlining the holiday is our collection of special seasonal pets, including the Love Frog, Love Monkey, and the brand new Love Lion! We’ll also have a very special Valentine’s pet available to all members through the Ganz eStore this month: the Love Kitten! Last year’s pet, the Love Dino, is also available on select days this month, but it is only available to Deluxe Advantage members. We’ve also got some really great new Valentine’s Day eStore items coming, as well. Better yet, logging into Webkinz World on Valentine’s Day will net some special surprises, there are themed Quick draws on Valentine’s Day weekend, and there’s a Webkinz Newz contest with a really romantic prize! Stay tuned for more in the coming days leading up to Valentine’s Day on February 14!
At A Glance: February 2010
We started off the new year on a good foot with a fun January. Winterfest brought many winter wonders, there was a great batch of new physical products, plenty of new eStore items, and more. February looks to continue that trend with it’s own selection of fun activities and new updates. Here’s a quick glance at what’s going on in Webkinz World this month: Webkinz World Updates The Park is getting a big update this month, as Keeping The Park Clean challenges Webkinz World members to help the environment! Another community-oriented feature is also in the works which will bring together Webkinz World members in a fun new way! Check back here for a preview of this new feature in the coming weeks! Physical Products Our featured pets for February include the Old English Sheepdog, the Tree Kangaroo, and the Beaver. The new Signature Dutch Bunny joins the featured pets this month. Series 2 of the Zumbuddies arrive this month, bringing Zoro, Zami, Zype, Zane, Zuzu, and Zip to Zumwhere. More details and a few teasers about what’s to come this month follow after the break.
eStore: February 1st Specials
February is upon us, and we’re celebrating the new month with some great specials on the Ganz eStore. Deluxe members have received their monthly membership bonus points, and now’s the perfect time to use them for some great new content! Here’s the deals you’ll find on the Ganz eStore today under the new “First Of The Month Specials” section: Violetwing Butterfly Green Seadragon Purple Floral Fox Amethyst Hound (Birthstone Pet) Love Kitten Pirate Ship – NEW! Bird’s Nest Bed – NEW! Sweetheart Symphony Piano Cupid’s Shimmering Spring Deluxe Advantage: 5,000 Point Sales Backyard Tire Swing Bounding Big Top Cannon Night and Day Bed Wood-Paneled Whirlpool Moving Statue There’s plenty more coming this month, so be sure to check out the Ganz eStore and Webkinz Newz in the coming weeks for more great new items and pets!
February’s Pet Of The Month: White Terrier
Terriers aren’t your average dog; aside from being extremely energetic, they’re also very loyal and friendly; this pup will follow you anywhere! That’s why we’re celebrating the White Terrier this month as February’s Pet Of The Month! As with all our Pet Of The Month pets, adopting the White Terrier this month will get you an exclusive Pet of the Month loot bag that is filled with goodies you can’t get anywhere else! You’ll also have the chance to participate in some exclusive Daily Activities as a Pet Of The Month owner, and you’ll get a free download of the Pet Of The Month song! And that’s not all we have in store this month. Be sure to keep an eye out for the arrival of A Dog With A Bow In Her Hair as we celebrate the White Terrier on Webkinz Newz, on the Ganz eStore, and in Webkinz World this month!
This Week In Webkinz World
Each week in Webkinz World, there are a variety of different Daily Activities, sales, and more that make each day special! Here’s are the highlights happening in Webkinz World this week starting tomorrow: Monday: Play Dunk The Zingoz between 5 and 6 pm KT! Tuesday: The Worker Boots and Tiara are both on sale in the KinzStyle Outlet! Wednesday: Balloon Dartz will be playable twice tomorrow, between 4-5 pm KT and 7-8 pm KT! Thursday: Play Polar Plunge for 40% Bonus KinzCash between 8-9 pm KT! Friday: Get an extra spin on the Wheel of WOW between 4-5 pm KT! Saturday: Quick Draw for an eStore Aquamarine Butterfly Tree between 11-12 pm KT! Sunday: Blast that trivia with Quizzy’s Blast between 4-5 pm KT! These are just a few of the special events happening this week! For the full list, be sure to log into Webkinz World each day to see the schedule of Daily Activities, visit the W Shop for daily sales, and more!
eStore: Super Sunday Sales
Visit the Ganz eStore this Super Sunday for some great new items, exclusive pets, and special deals you can only find on our store! Cotton CandySheep Cotton CandySofa Cotton CandyChair Cotton CandyTree These are just some of the many items on sale this Sunday. This weekend’s sale also hosts the debut of some new items for the serene Spa theme. The rest of our deals follow after the break.
Last Chance: January’s Pet Of The Month
Whether it’s visiting friends or just hanging out around the house, the Schnauzer knows how to make life fun. As January is almost over, now is your last chance to scoop up a Schnauzer, January’s Pet Of The Month! As with all our Pet Of The Month pets, adopting the Schnauzer this month will get you an exclusive Pet of the Month loot bag that is filled with goodies you can’t get anywhere else! You’ll also have the chance to participate in some exclusive Daily Activities as a Pet Of The Month owner, and you’ll get a free download of the Pet Of The Month song!
Now Retired: Webkinz Triceratops
As much as we love each and every Webkinz pet in Webkinz World, the time comes when some of our older pets must be retired. Retired Pets are pets that we no longer produce. Today, we would like to announce that the Webkinz Triceratops is being retired. The Triceratops was released in January 2010. The Triceratops is unlike any other dinosaur you’ll ever meet! Aside from its cool patterned frill and three horns, this dino also has a personality so unique and interesting!
eStore: Surprise Saturday Sales
Visit the Ganz eStore this Surprise Saturday for some great new items, exclusive pets, and special deals you can only find on our store! Cotton CandySheep Cotton CandySofa Cotton CandyChair Cotton CandyTree These are just some of the many items on sale this Saturday. This weekend’s sale also hosts the debut of some new items for the serene Spa theme. The rest of our deals follow after the break.
She Said She Likes Me, Too!
All the boys are talking about a Dog With A Bow In Her Hair! We’ve heard that she’s going to be capturing hearts in February as she floats away in a Hot Air Balloon!
