Zodiac Pets coming to the Ganz eStore!
We've received many questions about what we will be doing to follow our popular Birthstone line of eStore pets. Well the secret can now be revealed! Introducing our line of Zodiac Pets. We will be releasing 12 all-new, all-different pets in 2010 and early 2011, each inspired by the signs of the Zodiac. Up first… the Taurus Bull. A new pet will be introduced each month. Each pet will come with a Zodiac themed pet-specific object that will work well together, or as part of any room you choose. Taurus was an easy pet to choose, but what will we do for Aquarius or Virgo? Stay tuned and find out! Watch for our Zodiac Pets to arrive in the Ganz eStore later this month!
Tomorrow… it’s time to ROCK!
As some of our clever fans figured out from our Tweet last week, our next W Shop room theme is STONE AGE! Here is a sneak peek of this cool new theme: The theme will be released in two parts, the first appearing tomorrow, April 14! Head to the W Shop and get ready to go prehistoric!
Featured March 2010 Webkinz Pets
The Webkinz Shar Pei, Ferret, Bubblegum Cheeky Cat and Peace Puppy are March 2010′s featured Webkinz pets! Watch the video below to see these pets in action. Check your favorite Webkinz retailer for availability.
Sunday is the last day for Early Bird Special Offer!
Hurry! This special offer ends Sunday March 21, 2010 (23:59EST)! Introducing the new Lil’ Springtime Chicks, new Online-only Webkinz pets. This weekend only (12:01am March 20 to 23:59pm March 21, 2010 EST), adopt either of these new birds at the Ganz eStore for just 9,000 eStore points each. After March 21, 2010 they’ll still be available but for 10,000 eStore Points each. So make sure to be the Early Bird! Lil’ Springtime Chicks in the Clubhouse! These adorable chicks are available to in Yellow or Blue and come with matching: Easter Egg Chair CandyCorn Feed A special Purple Chick is also available as part of this special offer, but only for Deluxe Advantage eStore Customers. Check out the Lil’ Springtime Chicks and other Easter Specials at the Ganz eStore (ganzestore.com).
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Put on the green and celebrate with Webkinz in style! We’ve got a clover field full of fun happening for the day! In the Clubhouse, remember it’s the last day to try and catch that tricky Leprechaun! Collect all six Jelly Coins and unlock your Pot of Gold (with a KinzCash bonus too)! To really show your St. Patrick’s Day pride, adopt a Clover Puppy all your own. Use our Store Locator to find a retailer in your area and call to see if they have any of this amazing pet left!
Notice: Endangered Species Contest Postponed
Due to some technical difficulties with the Endangered Species Contest, we have decided to pull the contest down. Once we fix the problems, we will be reposting the contest for all to enter. Those who have already attempted to enter the contest need not worry, though, as everyone will have the chance to enter again when the contest is relaunched. Wondering what the Endangered Species Contest is all about? We’re celebrating the release of our new Signature Endangered line with this special contest. Check back on Webkinz Newz in the coming weeks for a chance to enter this contest again to win an awesome Animal Rescue Prize Pack!
Webkinz™ Wins “Best Virtual World Site for Kids” Award!
We’ve got some exciting news! Webkinz World™ has been awarded the “Best Virtual World Site For Kids” award from About.com! Here’s what About.com had to say about our site: Congratulations to fan favorite, Webkinz World, winner of the 2010 Reader’s Choice Award for Best Virtual World for Kids. The subscription-based website is unlocked through the purchase of a Webkinz stuffed animal. From there, kids are invited to care for their pets, play games, earn coins and decorate their own in-game homes. Webkinz World is a closed community with a nice suite of parental controls. It is highly regarded for quality entertainment and a safe environment. We here at Ganz are very proud to receive this reward from About.com. Now in its fifth year, Webkinz World has been and continues to be a fun, child-friendly place for parents and their children to play, and we’ve got some great new features planned for this year to make Webkinz World even better! Thanks to everyone who voted for Webkinz World; we appreciate the support, and we look forward to providing you all with more great plush pets and fun online games!
At A Glance: March 2010
With a great line-up of fun features, sweet eStore items, and the introduction of the Love Lion, February followed in the footsteps of January as yet another big month for Webkinz World. March is now upon us, and we’re not slowing down one bit! We’ve got a huge month ahead. Here’s a quick glance at what’s going on in Webkinz World this month: Webkinz World Updates We’ve got a brand new Arcade game coming this month. Here’s a hint: it’s a sequel to one of our current games! After asking you which retired games should return, we’re bringing one of the most-requested retired games back! There’s a new, special St. Patrick’s Day event coming to Webkinz World this year! Physical Products Our featured pets for March include the Peace Puppy, the Bubblegum Cheeky Cat, the Shar Pei, and the Ferret. The Signature Pig joins the featured pets this month. Our new Signature Endangered line kicks off with the Signature Endangered Bengal Tiger! Our new Small Signature line starts with the Small Signature Beagle! More details and a few teasers about what’s to come this month follow after the break.
Communal Contests Adjustments Coming
Our first Communal Contest has run its course. Last week, players voted to win 500 KinzCash as the prize for our first contest, and the challenge was to score a whopping 6,000,000,000 points collectively in the game. Sadly, the goal wasn’t reached. But not to worry! There’s another chance to win great prizes this week with our new Communal Contest! We’ve been paying close attention to the challenges, and we realize we made this first challenge way too tough. We’ll be making this week’s challenge much easier, and going forward, we’re going to be carefully watching this new feature and balancing the challenges to ensure that the Communal Contest is tuned just right! Looking to give us more feedback on the Communal Contest feature? Head over to the “Feedback Friday” post, and let your voice be heard!
Coming Soon: Donkey
Last but certainly not least for the line-up in April 2010 is another featured pet that’s as dependable as it is adorable. Joining the cast of new featured pets alongside the Rainbow Armadillo, Warthog, and Dazzle Daschund is none other than the Donkey. The dependable Donkey is a bit clumsy but forever loyal. The Donkey may dip into a daydream from time to time, but this cuddly pet is always ready for a hug. And with its frazzled tuft of grey hair on its head and its bushy-ended tail, this Donkey is simply adorable.
Coming Soon: Signature Endangered Asian Elephant
Our new Signature Endangered line of pets kicks of in March with the beautiful Bengal Tiger. The Bengal Tiger is a hard pet to top, but our second entry into the Signature Endangered line in April 2010 is just as impressive. Say hello to the Signature Endangered Asian Elephant! Standing tall, proud, and strong, the stoic Signature Endangered Asian Elephant is one of the largest and most impressive animals in all of Webkinz World. The wise and quiet Asian Elephant has a great memory, so playing with it and caring for it will earn you a friend for life!
Coming Soon: Signature Short Haired Yorkie
In addition to the fun featured pets and the brand new Signature Small Fox, there’s another great pet coming in April 2010. One of our most beautiful dogs to date, the Signature Short Haired Yorkie is nearly ready to make its debut! You won’t find a more playful puppy than the youthful Short Haired Yorkie. This beautiful, bright-eyed pet loves a good tummy rub almost as much as it loves going for a run in the Kinzville Park! You’ll never be bored when you’re playing with the Short Haired Yorkie!
Coming Soon: Small Signature Fox
Following in the footsteps of the Small Signature Beagle comes the second pet in our new Small Signature line. Small Signature pets bring the quality and exclusive items of full Signature pets in a smaller size at a smaller price point. Meet the Small Signature Fox! With its pretty pointed ears, soft red coat, fluffy paws, and loving eyes, the Small Signature Fox is just begging to be cuddled. This friendly Fox loves to frolic, and you’ll often find it chasing its own fluffy tail or flopping about. You won’t find a finer Fox anywhere!
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 are the highlights happening in Webkinz World this week starting tomorrow: Monday: Push the Big Button of KinzCash between 4 and 5 pm KT! Tuesday: Play Webkinz Rally for 35% Bonus KinzCash between 6 and 7 pm KT! Wednesday: Play Balloon Dartz between 9 and 10 pm KT! Thursday: Polka Dot PJ bottoms are on sale in the KinzStyle Outlet all day! Friday: The Daffodil Bathroom Sink is on sale for 40% off between 6 and 7 pm KT! Saturday: Take part in the first Communal Contest challenge! Sunday: Take part in the first Communal Contest challenge! 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! There’s always something to do in Webkinz World!
Coming Soon: Dazzle Daschund
Joining the Warthog and the Rainbow Armadillo as one of our featured pets for April 2010 is the Dazzle Daschund! This dynamic dog will help us stroll into the spring season in style! Dotted with dazzling diamonds, the Dazzle Daschund is one dashing doggy! Though it stands on stout, little legs, the Dazzle Daschund shimmers bright enough to not be overlooked! Best of all, this pretty, pink pup will happily pounce all over the place whenever you want to play!
