Interview with the Polar Bear
Dear readers, It’s me, Ella McWoof, Jr. Reporter at large! I got a chance to sit down and chat with one cool polar bear – the Iceman himself from December’s Pet of the Month video! Here’s what he had to say. EM: So, Iceman, thanks for joining us today! IM: No problem, Ella! I’m glad to be here. EM: I guess I’ll ask the question on everyone’s mind: where in Webkinz World did you learn to play the sax? IM: Ah, it’s a skill I’ve had for a long time, Ella! I learned from my dad – he was a bluesy, jazzy bear. He taught me everything I know when I was just a cub. Playin’ the sax is pretty much my favorite thing to do. That’s why I was so pleased to star in the Polar Bear’s pet of the month video. EM: And a great video it is! Not only is the song totally catchy, the video is also really funny! IM: We worked hard on it – I’ve got a feeling that we’ve got ourselves a chart-topper. EM: Agreed. So, let’s talk about being Pet of the Month. How does that feel? IM: Well, obviously I’m thrilled … Read more
Trick or Treat Troll Winners
Congratulations to Sally, Joey, Hannah, Shaina and Juliana, our winners of the Trick or Treat Troll contest! They've each been sent a Secret Code for an eStore exclusive Trick or Treat Troll. Check out their awesome drawings of the Trick or Treat Troll out trick-or-treating! – Sally – Joey – Hannah – Shaina – Juliana
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 Foliage Dining Table Funky Girl Stove Deep Sea Dresser Lifeguard Tower Chair 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 Lunar Lugbotz!
Hamster Halloween Fashion Winners
We asked for pictures of your MAZIN' Hamsters dressed up… or drawings of Hamsters wearing costumes, and you totally delivered! We're happy to finally announce the winners of this contest. There were so many awesome entries that we decided to double the winners. We've picked five winners for both categories! For the drawings, congratulations to Seth, Justine, Ellie, Roz and Taylor! For the screenshots, congratulations to Alli, Maryn, Dawn, Heidy and Laura! They've each won a Feature Code for Spooky the MAZIN' Hamster. Check out the winning entries below! Drawing: -Seth – Justine – Ellie – Roz – Taylor Screenshot: – Alli – Maryn – Dawn – Heidy – Laura
Weekend Round-Up
Communal Contest details for this weekend Be sure to play Dex Dangerous this weekend and work towards the goal of 58,500,000 points! Meet the goal, and all participants will unlock a Cabana Widescreen TV! If you voted earlier this week, you’re already entered. If you didn’t vote, visit the Kinzville Times in Webkinz World and click on “Communal Contest” in the index, then click Enter. Upcoming and ongoing contests – check the Contests Page for more details. Tell us what you're grateful for this Thanksgiving weekend and you could win a Thanksgiving Prize Pack! Contest open this weekend only. Tell us your top 10 favorite treats and you could win a virtual Polar Bear in time for December!
Challenge Sneak Peek: Communal Contest
Curious about what this weekend's challenge will be? You'll be over the moon when you find out! That's right, space cadets, time to brush up on your lugbot-smashing skills and help Dex Dangerous protect the moon from the nefarious Lunar Lugbotz! If you haven't voted yet, there's still time! Just visit the Communal Contest section of the Kinzville Times and vote for your preferred prize! The prize with the most votes will be revealed tomorrow. Remember, in order to unlock the prize, you'll need to vote AND play Lunar Lugbotz this weekend!
Thanksgiving Contest
It's almost Thanksgiving! Tell us in 1000 characters or fewer what you're grateful for and you could win an eStore exclusive Thanksgiving Prize Pack (the "Prize"), consisting of an Apple Cider Press, Gourd Smorgasbord, Gourd Candelabra and Blue Ribbon Veggies! Contest starts at 12:00am EST on November 25th — check the Contests page for more details.
Success: Communal Contest
Congratulations to everyone that participated in last weekend’s challenge! Thanks to your hard work, you’ve helped unlock the prize. Be sure to visit the Kinzville Times to collect it and 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.
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: Cabana Widescreen TV Clawfoot Bathtub Strategic Space Control Frosted-Top 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 Tunneling Twigzy!
Weekend Round-Up
Communal Contest details for this weekend Be sure to play Tunneling Twigzy this weekend and work towards the goal of 225,800,000 points! Meet the goal, and all participants will unlock a Bountiful Bottled Goods Display! If you voted earlier this week, you’re already entered. If you didn’t vote, visit the Kinzville Times in Webkinz World and click on “Communal Contest” in the index, then click Enter. Upcoming and ongoing contests – check the Contests Page for more details. Design a Fall room for the Sugar Glider and you could win an eStore exclusive Sugar Glider virtual pet! Contest open this weekend only. Tell us your top 10 favorite treats and you could win a virtual Polar Bear in time for December!
Challenge Sneak Peek: Communal Contest
Time to get tunneling! This weekend, challenge your wood chewing skills with Tunneling Twigzy. Use the left and right arrow keys to move left and right, and the up or down arrows to change the direction that Twigzy is facing. Hit the spacebar to eat the block in front of Twigzy. Chewing through wood takes a lot of energy, so be sure to pick up extra energy blocks on the way down… and watch out that you don't get squashed!
Sugar Glider Contest
Fall is a wonderfully colorful time of year, and we want to see what "fall inspired" rooms you can come up with! Five creative entries will receive an eStore exclusive Sugar Glider virtual pet (the "Prize")! Any size room (indoor or outdoor) is fine, but must only use W Shop items (retired items are OK). Check the Contests page for more details.
Halloween Room Design Contest Winners
Congratulations to Liam, Amelia, Dawn, Jessica and Christine! They've each won a Halloween Prize Pack for their Halloween room designs. The prize pack contains an eStore exclusive Creepy Candelabra and Spooky Skeleton Sketch. Check out their winning room designs below! -Liam -Amelia -Dawn -Jessica -Christine
Success: Communal Contest
Congratulations to everyone that participated in last weekend’s challenge! Thanks to your hard work, you’ve helped unlock the prize. Be sure to visit the Kinzville Times to collect it and 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.
