February’s Caring Valley Tree: Lovely Locust
Even in the cold of winter, trees continue to bloom in the Caring Valley. The second Enchanted Tree of the year is February’s Lovely Locust! You’ll be able to customize this terrific tree when you unlock it by selecting your favorite treetop, trunk and base. The image shows all of the possible options: pick the ones you like best and then show off your new tree in your yard! How do you get one of these lush Lovely Locust trees? Simply enter the Feature Code attached to any of our Caring Valley pets during the month of February and then plant the four saplings in The Caring Valley. When you plant a tree, you’re letting us know which charity you’d like to support!
Coming Soon: Bubblegum Cheeky Cat
Coming this spring with the sharp Shar Pei as one of our featured pets for March is a new version of one of our oldest and most adorable classics. Say hello to the Bubblegum Cheeky Cat! The Bubblegum Cheeky Cat is bubbly and boisterous. This fine feline is always looking for an excuse to bounce in its Gumball Pit or snack on some Spaghetti and Gumballs. The Bubblegum Cheeky Cat’s wide whiskers, pink coat, and baby blue spots make this cat a keeper! Check out the Bubblegum Cheeky Cat in March 2010!
Coming Soon: Shar Pei
In addition to the Signature, Small Signature, and Signature Endangered pets coming this spring, March will also bring a batch of new featured pets, as well. Leading the pack of featured pets for March is the sharp Shar Pei! With its droopy eyebrows, wise wrinkles, and cute curved tail, the Shar Pei is one of the most distinguished and docile dogs in all of Webkinz World. This pup is pleased by a plate of its Peking Puppy Food and a peaceful pause under its Wrinkled Paper Lanterns. Look for the Sharp Pei in March 2010!
Introducing Webkinz Small Signature Pets!
Our Signature pets are some of our most eye-catching plush, and the new Signature Endangered line will continue that tradition. Those looking for luxury and rewards of a Signature Pet in a smaller package and with a smaller price tag will love our new line called Small Signature Pets coming this March! The first is the Small Signature Beagle, which comes with an Off Leash Quiche and the Big Bark Clock Tower! With its memorable mug and small stature, the Small Signature Beagle is sure to be your best buddy. This pet has a nose for new adventures, so you’ll never be bored! And even though it’s small in size, it has a big heart! Adopt one now to make this small Beagle your best buddy today! Snag a Small Signature Beagle this March!
Coming Soon: Signature Pig
March may mark the beginning of our new Signature Endangered line, but our original Signature line is still going strong. Starting in March, we’ll be releasing two new Signature pets each month! Talk about twice as nice! The first of our signature pets for March is the portly Signature Pig! You’ll love rolling around in the mud with the Signature Pig! The Pig is the perfect porky pal, as it’s always ready to head outside to play—rain or shine—in its messy Muddy Marsh. And when you’re all tuckered out from a day of play, you can sit back and make your pig pal happy with a Homemade Apple Core Pie! Watch out for the Signature Pig in March 2010!
Introducing Webkinz Signature Endangered Pets!
This year, we’re expanding on the “Signature” series with a brand new line of pets called the “Signature Endangered” line! Signature Endangered pets are large and soft, and adopting one of these pets rewards a special piece of furniture from a Signature Endangered room theme, a Wish Token, and a Sanctuary Gift Pack that includes an Endangered-exclusive Sanctuary wallpaper and flooring. Signature Endangered pets will be drawn from the pool of endangered animals in the world, which include some of the world’s most breath-taking creatures. Kicking off the new Signature Endangered Line is the beautiful Bengal Tiger! One of the most elusive and rare creatures in all of Webkinz World, the Signature Endangered Bengal Tiger is shy but ready to warm up to you if you care for it. Your love will be rewarded in turn, as this timid tiger comes with a Wild Game Gourmet BBQ, Stealthy Steak Tatar, and the Dry Forest Sanctuary Gift Pack. We’ll be celebrating the launch of the Endangered Line in March 2010 when the Bengal Tiger hits store shelves, so check back here on Webkinz Newz for more in the coming weeks!
February’s Deluxe Item: Rainbow Hat
To get you feeling cheery as the seasons slowly begin to turn from winter to spring, we’ve got the perfect item this February! Next month’s Deluxe Clothing item is the Rainbow Hat! You’ll be all set for Spring with this hip hat! The Rainbow Hat is one of the many different Deluxe-only items awarded to players with a Deluxe Membership. Deluxe members receive a number of added benefits, including an exclusive item every month and a bundle of eStore points. With gifting of Deluxe Memberships now available, there’s never been a better time to sign up for Deluxe. Learn more, and sign up today!
Coming Soon: Candy Leopard
The Candy Leopard sports its spots with pride! Yellow, blue, and green, this pet is a candy-coated dream! It should come as no surprise that the Candy Leopard has a sweet tooth: it loves to bite down on a Jellybean Burrito before sneaking another snack tucked away in its Candy Counter Fridge. Watch out for the Candy Leopard exclusively on the Ganz eStore soon!
Winterfest Comes To Webkinz World This Weekend!
Looking for a way to beat the Winter blues? Look no further than the upcoming Winterfest event! Winterfest, our annual Webkinz World winter celebration, is coming this weekend! From Saturday, January 23 until Friday, January 29, you’ll be able to take part in a bunch of fun Winterfest activities taking place within Webkinz World, on the Ganz eStore, and here on Webkinz Newz! Here’s a taste of what’s to come: Snow is falling in Webkinz World! Catch a snowflake by clicking on it, and you’ll get one of three wonderful, winter-warming rewards! Tune into Webkinz Newz for our Winterfest contest, where you can win an awesome Winter-related item! Contest details will be coming this Thursday. Check out the Ganz eStore for special Winterfest sales! This year’s Winterfest will be one to remember, so be sure to check back here on Webkinz Newz next week for more, and don’t miss all the awesome fun of Winterfest in and around Webkinz World starting this weekend!
Coming Soon: New Zumbuddies!
There are many beautiful areas of Webkinz World, but perhaps no one place is as pretty as Zumwhere. High in the clouds, the land of Zums is a magical place to explore, and the Zumbuddies plush are some of the cutest around. That’s why we’re so excited to announce a brand new set of Zumbuddies for the new year. You can visit Zumwhere to snap pictures of Zums to gain KinzCash and special prizes. Adopt Zumbuddy from the physical plushie, and you’ll receive access to My Zumwhere with a digital version of your Zum complete with its own room and items, a bundle of Zummies to spend in the Z shop, and a Zumbuddy which follows around your Webkinz pets. Each Zum has a different personality, and as you adopt more, they will begin to interact with and befriend one another! The new set of Zumbuddies includes Zoro, a Zippy Zum; Zami, a Bratty Zum; Zype, a Tricky Zum; Zane, a Lazy Zum; Zuzu, a Giggly Zum; and Zip, a Peeking Zum. Watch out for the new Zumbuddies in February 2010!
January’s Birthstone Pet: Garnet Rover
Red is one of the strongest colors of the Christmas season, and we’ll be seeing more of it this coming January with the new Birthstone Pet, the Garnet Rover. Delightfully red with a gentle smile and a big heart, you’ll simply fall head over heels with this vibrant pooch! The Garnet Rover comes with a Birthstone Snowcone and a Garnet Gift Box which includes a Garnet Desk, Garnet Desk Chair, and a Garnet Poster. As with our other Birthstone pets, the Garnet Rover will be available every day on the Ganz eStore in the month of January, from the 1st until the 31st. No game of Red Rover will be complete without one!
Coming Soon: Signature Dutch Bunny
Soft to the touch and happy to hop into your arms, the Signature Dutch Bunny is as much fun to hold as it is to play with. You’ll have to mind your vegetables around this one, though, as it loves to hop about its Tulip Garden in search of carrots for some breakfast Boerenkoleslaw. Watch out for the Signature Dutch Bunny, along with the Old English Sheepdog, Tree Kangaroo, and the Beaver, in February 2010!
Coming Soon: Old English Sheepdog
The Old English Sheepdog is a refined rascal who is always ready to go for a ride in its dashing Double Decker bus. Its loves to feel its shaggy white coat rustling in the wind while wheeling around Webkinz World. The Old Sheepdog comes with a Sheepherders’ Pie and a Double Decker Bus. Watch out for the Old English Sheepdog, along with the Tree Kangaroo and the Beaver, in February 2010!
Coming Soon: Tree Kangaroo
You’ll want to jump at the chance to adopt the new Tree Kangaroo. Boisterously bouncing about, this mirthful marsupial is always happy to hop its way around Webkinz World. The Tree Kangaroo comes with a Tropical Fruit Flan and a Remote Rainforest, as teased by the Creative Director on our Twitter account. Watch out for the Tree Kangaroo, along with the Beaver, in February 2010!
January’s Deluxe Item: Stylish Snowsuit
Having warm clothing for your Webkinz to wear in this winter weather is important, and we’ve got the perfect item for you coming this January. The Deluxe Clothing item for this January is the Stylish Snowsuit! You’ll be suited up for snowball fights aplenty with this stylish snow-proof suit. The Stylish Snowsuit is one of the many different Deluxe-only items awarded to players with a Deluxe Membership. Though you’ll get full access to Webkinz World with a secret code from a pet, those who subscribe with us receive a number of added benefits, including an exclusive item every month and a bundle of eStore points. With gifting of Deluxe Memberships now available, there’s never been a better time to sign up for Deluxe. Learn more, and sign up today!
Coming Soon: Beaver
Few pets make a better buddy than a Beaver. The Beaver braves even the coldest climates as he uses his talented tail and teeth to work wood into cool creations like its Beaver Lodge Bed. The Beaver comes with a Barkberry Smoothie and a Beaver Lodge Bed. Watch out for the Beaver in February 2010!
January’s Caring Valley Tree: Party Palm
Even in the cold of winter, trees continue to bloom in the Caring Valley. Starting off the new year of growth is the Party Palm, January’s featured Enchanted Tree! You’ll be able to customize the Party Palm when you unlock it by selecting your favorite treetop, trunk and base. The image below shows all of the possible options: pick the ones you like best and then show off your new tree in your yard! How do you get one of these party-prepped Palm trees? Simply enter the Feature Code attached to any of our Caring Valley pets during the month of January and then plant the four saplings in The Caring Valley. When you plant a tree, you’re letting us know which charity you’d like to support!
Sock Monkey
There’s nothing quite as funky as a classic Sock Monkey! With a goofy personality that is sure to make you laugh, this monkey loves playing the part of the clown. If you want to put a smile on your monkey’s friendly face, just feed it a Copabanana Split or two. Coming to the Ganz eStore soon! Puppet Theater Copabanana Split Correction: the brown version was an earlier draft — the gray Sock Monkey is the final version. Hope you enjoyed the quick peek at our creative process!
January Pet
You’ll always feel secure with this brave dog at your side… the Signature German Shepherd will be arriving this January!
January Pet
We’ve got a purr-fect new friend coming this January — the Ginger Cat! Keep watching Webkinz Newz for more updates about this cheerful kitty.
