Feedback Friday: What is your favorite Summer activity?
Welcome to Feedback Friday, where we ask a question and look to our wonderful Webkinz members for answers that we will use to make Webkinz World better. This is your chance to influence the way that Webkinz World evolves! Have you noticed it’s getting hotter and hotter outside? Summer is in full swing and with it comes so many opportunities to get outside and play! We here at Webkinz Newz would like to know about your favorite things to do in the Summer. This week’s question is… What is your favorite Summer activity? Do you like to cool off by the swimming pool? Or running through sprinkles? Maybe it’s a bike ride around town? Whatever it is, we’d like to hear about your favorite Summer activities. Give us some feedback by commenting now!
Challenge Sneak Peek – Communal Contest
Mmmm… is that pizza I smell? I think Berry’s up to something this weekend! Remember to vote on this week’s prize to enter the Communal Contest. Then, come back on Saturday and play some Pizza Palace! Visit the Kinzville Times in Webkinz World and click on “Communal Contest” in the index to vote now. The selection with the most votes will be the prize for this weekend’s challenge.
Afghan Hound Contest
How does the Afghan Hound keep cool in the summer under that luxurious coat? If you have the answer, we want to hear it! Enter the Afghan Hound contest this weekend and tell us in under a 1000 characters — five entries will win the eStore exclusive Afghan Hound! Check the Contests page for more details. Remember, Friday is the last day to enter the Top 10 Summer Spots contest! Correctly fill out the form for a chance to win an eStore exclusive Lazy River Ride and a free ticket for an Island Vacation. Enter Now.
Zingoz Bowling
Have you tried the new Zingoz Bowling on the Webkinz World homepage? It's Webkinz's first 3D activity! If you haven't played Zingoz Bowling yet, check out the Webkinz homepage and click on the activity in the corner! You will need the 3D application Unity Web Player. But don't worry, with the simple steps we've outlined, it's not hard to install!
Feelin’ Groovy this Webkinz Wednesday?
Chill with the Afghan Hound in his cool retro pad! The Afghan Hound likes to keep its hair long and beautiful! This dog is ready and set to be taken to an extra-loving home. Whether you are scratching behind its soft ears or brushing its lustrous hair, this pooch will adore you. This canoodling canine will be your best pal ever! Some pets long for the retro 70’s! It was a fun time when things were just a little bit groovier and definitely full of funk. Collect the entire set of items to create the most radical of theme rooms that will have your pet jivin’ in joy. Available this Webkinz Wednesday, June 2, 2010 (until 11:59pm EST) only at Ganz eStore!
Monkey Around with June’s “First of Month” Specials!
Sizzling Summer Deals at Ganz eStore! Celebrate being a Deluxe Advantage eStore Customer with June 1st specials! June is nearly upon us, and we’re celebrating the new month with some great specials at Ganz eStore this June 1, 2010 (12:01 am to 11:59pm EST). Here’s How it works: On the first of every month there will be a Deluxe Advantage eStore Customer Promotion 1. Check your eStore Account for your monthly deposit of eStore Points* 2. Check Ganz eStore for all the cool stuff available just for Deluxe Advantage eStore Customers 3. Figure out what you want to spend your monthly Points on!* 4. Have fun with your new Online Items and Pets! * Monthly deposit of eStore Points is open to Deluxe Advantage eStore Customers who have purchased either a 3 Month, 6 Month or 12 Month Webkinz World Membership. To learn more about Deluxe Advantage eStore Customer benefits, please click here. Here’s some of the specials you’ll find at Ganz eStore under the “First Of Month Specials” section: June 1st NEW Deluxe Advantage “Get It First” items: • Cotton Top Tamarin • Stainless Steel BBQ • Drip Drying Clothesline June 1st NEW Deluxe Advantage Exclusive item: • Gazing … Read more
Communal Contest Success!
Congratulations, Webkinz World members! You certainly pulled together to help Inukshuk with those Polarberries. If you participated, enjoy your prize! Stay tuned to Webkinz Newz for a sneak peek of this weekend’s challenge on Thursday.
Prize Sneak Peek – Communal Contest
Curious about next week’s prizes? Wonder no more! Starting tomorrow, you can vote for one of these great items to be the prize for next week’s Communal Contest! Mega Stove Swanky Pink TV 1400 KinzCash Galactic Viewscreen Have you entered this week’s contest yet? If you haven’t, visit the Kinzville Times and click on “Communal Contest” in the Index. Then, click the Enter button to enter the competition. Be sure to play at least one game of Polarberry Jam to be eligible for the prize, if the goal is met.
Find the Good Fairy at the Ganz eStore!
Visit the Ganz eStore between May 29 and May 31st to look for a floating Good Fairy — answer the skill testing question correctly, and you may win a Feature Code to unlock a Good Fairy Charm! Read the full contest rules here. What’s so great about a Good Fairy Charm? Your pet can wear the Good Fairy Charm around its neck If you’ve never had a charm, the Good Fairy Charm will open up the Magic Mire in the Magical Forest! You can hunt for virtual charms and other goodies every 8 hours. If you’ve already got a Good Fairy Charm, the duplicate will give you 250 KinzCash.
June “First of Month” Specials: Celebrate being Deluxe!
Sizzling Summer Deals at Ganz eStore! Celebrate being a Deluxe Advantage eStore Customer with June 1st specials! June is nearly upon us, and we’re celebrating the new month with some great specials at Ganz eStore this June 1, 2010 (12:01 am to 11:59pm EST). Here’s How it works: On the first of every month there will be a Deluxe Advantage eStore Customer Promotion 1. Check your eStore Account for your monthly deposit of eStore Points* 2. Check Ganz eStore for all the cool stuff available just for Deluxe Advantage eStore Customers 3. Figure out what you want to spend your monthly Points on!* 4. Have fun with your new Online Items and Pets! * Promotion open to Deluxe Advantage eStore Customers who have purchased either a 3 Month, 6 Month or 12Month Webkinz World Membership. To learn more about Deluxe Advantage eStore Customer benefits, please click here. Here’s some of the specials you’ll find at Ganz eStore under the “First Of Month Specials” section: June 1st NEW Deluxe Advantage “Get It First” items: • Cotton Top Tamarin • Stainless Steel BBQ • Drip Drying Clothesline June 1st NEW Deluxe Advantage Exclusive item: • Gazing Gazebo Seat Cotton Top Tamarin Stainless … Read more
Another Awesome Sale at Ganz eStore!
It’s the Garage Sale Event!! It’s that time of year where we need to make room for some NEW items. What better way than to hold a “Garage Sale Event” starting Saturday May 29, 2010 (12:01 am EST)! We’re not sure when these items will appear again so take advantage of reduced pricing and limited availability until Friday June 4, 2010 (11:59 pm EST)! “Garage Sale Event” items include: Mini Yeti Forest, Modern Windmill, Moving Statue and more! Other items also available at Ganz eStore this holiday weekend (May 29-31, 2010): Grand Gables Shed – Keep your yard tidy with this charming shed! Cool Cosmos Fridge – Keep food cold and cosmic in this Zodiac Fridge. Funky Flooring – Finish off your 70’s themed room with this Funky Flooring! Lazy River Ride – Spend your hot sunny days floating around on the Lazy River! Cheshire Cat doin’ some gardening with his new Gardening Tools and Watering Can! Also don’t forget that this is the last weekend for the Skunk online-only Pet Of The Month as well as the “Misunderstood” Value Pack! Visit Ganz eStore for these items and many more!
Garden Design Winners
Congratulations to Teresa, Emily, Susan, Katie and Bethany on their winning designs! We asked for a garden design with the Magnificent Macaw in mind, and we got some fabulous entries. It’s great to see W Shop furniture used in such creative ways — these gardens are amazing! Emily’s Winning Garden Design Each winner has been sent a Secret Code for an eStore exclusive Magnificent Macaw. View the winning entries on the Contest Winners page!
The Gemini Butterfly’s Favorite Flowers
Congratulations to Krissy, Hannah, Lee, Courtney and Mack on their winning designs! We asked you to draw the Gemini Butterfly’s favorite flower and we got some wonderfully creative entries. Hannah’s winning entry Each of the winners were sent an email containing a Secret Code for the eStore exclusive Gemini Butterfly. Check the Contest Winners page for the rest of the winning entries.
Weekend Round-Up
Wondering what to do this weekend? There’s lots! Webkinz World Enter this week’s Communal Contest for a chance to win an Espresso Yourself Station. After entering, make sure you play at least one game of Polarberry Jam this weekend to be eligible to win. If you voted earlier this week, you’re already entered! Webkinz Newz Enter the Top 10 Summer Spots draw! Just tell us the 10 best places to go this summer (specific or general) and you could win a Summer Prize Pack, featuring an eStore exclusive Lazy River Ride and a free Island Vacation at the Travel Agency in Webkinz World! Check the Contests page for more details. Ganz eStore Visit the Ganz eStore this weekend until Monday and search for a floating Good Fairy! If you find one, click on her to enter; answer a skill-testing question correctly and you may win a Good Fairy Charm, unlocking the Magic Mire in the Magical Forest! Read the full rules here.
Feedback Friday: What is your all time favorite Webkinz arcade game and why?
Welcome to Feedback Friday, where we ask a question and look to our wonderful Webkinz members for answers that we will use to make Webkinz World better. This is your chance to influence the way that Webkinz World evolves! This week in Webkinz World, the communal contest challenge revolves around the game Polarberry Jam, one of our favorites at Webkinz Newz. A different kind of Webkinz arcade game, Polarberry Jam is pure action! It involves platforms, snowballs, collectible berries, Yeti, traps, and our favorite adventurer: Inukshuk. So if you like games, we want to hear from you! This week’s question is… What is your all time favorite Webkinz arcade game and why? Is it Eager Beaver Adventure Park, because of how the rides get built? Is it a retired game, because you miss it so much? Maybe it’s Webkinz Mini Golf, because it’s been around forever. If it’s been in the Webkinz arcade and it’s your favorite, we want to hear about it. Give us some feedback by commenting now!
Introducing… Mazin’ Hamsters!
Starting this summer, we are going to change the way you play Webkinz! Introducing Mazin’™ Hamsters! Cute plush hamsters with a world that YOU can build! We’ll be publishing more information, pictures (and maybe even a video or two) up until our launch date. Stay tuned!
Top 10 Summer Spots Contest!
Summer is around the corner, and we want to make sure you’re ready to have some fun in the sun! All you have to do is tell us your Top 10 Summer Spots — the best places to go on vacation in the summer! Tell us a city, a country or just a general kind of place — like the beach! Five entries will win a Summer Prize Pack, which includes the eStore exclusive Lazy River Ride and a free ticket for an Island Vacation in the Travel Agency! For more details, head on over to the Contests page. Contest opens this weekend on Saturday, May 29th and runs until June 4th.
Find the Good Fairy at the Ganz eStore!
Visit the Ganz eStore between May 29 and May 31st to look for a floating Good Fairy — answer the skill testing question correctly, and you may win a Feature Code to unlock a Good Fairy Charm! Read the full contest rules here. What’s so great about a Good Fairy Charm? Your pet can wear the Good Fairy Charm around its neck If you’ve never had a charm, the Good Fairy Charm will open up the Magic Mire in the Magical Forest! You can hunt for virtual charms and other goodies every 8 hours. If you’ve already got a Good Fairy Charm, the duplicate will give you 250 KinzCash.
Challenge Sneak Peek – Communal Contest
It looks like Inukshuk will need your help this weekend — he’s going to need a TON of berries to make his renowned Polarberry Jam! Help Inukshuk collect berries and avoid Yeti this weekend by playing Polarberry Jam in the Arcade! If you haven’t yet voted for this week’s prize, be sure to visit the Kinzville Times in Webkinz World and click on “Communal Contest” in the Index. Choose from the Gingerbread TV, Flying Dreams Bed, Flowered Stone Well and the Espresso Yourself Station — the item with the most votes will become the prize if this weekend’s goal is achieved! Tune in to the Kinzville Times on Friday to see which prize received the most votes, and see how many points will be needed in Polarberry Jam to win the Communal Contest this weekend!
