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Hi Webkinz Newz readers! It’s Ella McWoof, Kinzville’s resident blogger, and I’m here again with another EXCLUSIVE interview! Today we drop in on the Wish Factory’s darling and delightful host– Amanda Panda!

Amanda: It’s so great to see you!

Ella: You too! So Amanda, what makes the Wish Factory so special?

Amanda: I’m glad you asked, Ella! Everyone just loves the Exclusive Items they get when adopting a new pet, but sometimes it’s hard to win that specific one you’re looking for, and that’s where the Wish Factory comes in! Here you can see all of the available Exclusive Items in the Wish machine, and buy them using Wish Tokens!

Ella: Cool! So how do I get Wish Tokens?

Amanda: There’s lots of ways you can get them! Of course, we give one out every Webkinz Day. Also, if you visit Today’s Activities, you might just find an event that will give one out, like the Wheel of Wishes! And make sure you play Wacky’s Logout Carnival, because there’s a chance to win a Wish Token there too!

Ella: What if I want to collect Wish Tokens faster?

Amanda: Well, the fastest way to collect Wish Tokens is to be a Deluxe Member. Not only do they get a Wish Token as part of their special gift each month, but they also have Token Balloon Darts and more opportunities to get Wish Tokens through Today’s Activities.

Ella: What’s the Wish of the Day?

Amanda: Anyone in Webkinz World can visit me once a day and make a Wish of the Day. If you come by and wish for an item in the Wish Machine, at the end of the day I’ll draw a name from everyone who entered and they’ll get that Exclusive Item for FREE! You can check back here at the start of each day to see who won!

Ella: Wow, that sounds great! Thanks for telling me all about the Wish Factory. Now I think I need to do a little shopping…!

Amanda: No problem—you’re welcome. I hope all of your wishes come true!

That’s it for my interview with Amanda Panda! If you were to interview her, what questions would you ask? And who should I interview next? Let me know in the comments below!

When we create a new character in Webkinz World, an artist creates a series of concept drawings of what the character could look like. Once a design is chosen, the artist then provides some color samples and finally, the characters come to life in Webkinz World!

Here are the concept drawings for Amanda Panda, who you can visit at the Wish Factory:

And here is the final design for Amanda Panda. We love her shoes! Normally you don’t see her feet because she’s usually standing behind the counter at the Wish Factory:

Which of the 3 concept drawings for Amanda Panda is your favorite? Do you think we made the right choice? Leave your comments below…

Hi! It’s Amanda Panda here and I have some really cool news! Our mom and dad have been talking about renovating our basement for years and it has finally happened!!! Now I am going to have a really cool PRIVATE area where my friends and I can hang out, listen to music and watch movies.

They said that Polly and I could be involved in the design so we called Hailey and Elwin because I think that they are awesome designers, don’t you?

They certainly had their job cut out for them. Our basement has been filled with nothing but junk since we moved here. My dad has his messy old workshop in the corner but he’s going to move that to the garage. With the cement walls and stone floor, it wasn’t much to look at. We had a huge job of clearing it out, but once we were done, Hailey and Elwin had a blank slate. Polly and I wanted a place to chill with our friends, and I wanted to be able to do some cooking, and Polly wanted a crafting area too. And our mom really wanted to add another bathroom down here.

Can I just say WOW? Hailey and Elwin said the Studio Loft Wallpaper would be the perfect transition from boring basement to ooh-la-la loft! They created a seating area with a Studio Loft Lounger, Downtown Chic Sofa and Dig It Toybox around a Violet Persian Rug, accessorized with a Trading Card Condo Lamp and KinzVision HDTV. The High End Dining Table makes a great work station where my friends can perch on the Stainless Steel Kitchen Stools and chat with me while I cook. And I just love my Culinary Cat Counter. It’s so stylish next to the sleek Brushed Steel Fridge.

Polly’s crafting area included an Artist’s Desk surrounded by Dance Recital Chairs for her friends, as well as storage for art supplies and an easel and bulletin board to display her masterpieces.

My mom insisted on a full four piece bathroom, so that when my Grandma and Grandpa come to visit from the Big City they can stay down here. Hailey and Elwin went with a simple Antique Sink and Toilet and a clawfoot tub, but the focal point is that wicked Spa Steam Shower.

You know, I’m thinking I don’t necessarily need my bedroom upstairs any more. Maybe my mom and dad could use that for a guest room and this could be my studio loft. I think I’ll run the idea by them.

Amanda Panda here, campers! Don’t let a little summer rain dampen your spirits. There’s all sorts of fun to be had inside on a rainy day! When it’s wet outside, things can get wild inside with fun activities like:

-          Charades

-          Scavenger hunts

-          Putting on skits

-          Role playing scenarios

-          Singing songs

-          Creating a camp scrapbook

-          Making paper hats

-          Poster making

-          Guessing games

-          Making camp badges

Putting on a puppet show

Big news from Amanda Panda! Now you’ll be able to visit the Wish Factory every day and choose one exclusive item to wish for. At the end of each day, one lucky kid will be chosen and will get the exclusive item they wished for! Will you be the one that fortune smiles upon? Only one way to find out – make tracks to the Wish Factory and make a wish!