Webkinz World

The Growing Popularity Of Webkinz: Where Did It Come From?

mreed — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:00:39 +0000

When I was younger I remember there were a couple of toys that were extremely popular. People used to rush and buy the latest edition of the toy. One of these toys was a beanie baby. Maybe the beanie baby is still a popular toy. However, I remember when it first debuted and people collected them by the dozen. Then, they would anxiously wait for the next beanie baby to be released. The other toy I remember having some fascination with was pogs. Do you remember pogs? It was a toy you used to play games with during recess with your friends. If you ran out of pogs, you had to go buy more. For a while, it seemed like everyone was buying pogs. Today, all you seem to hear about it Webkinz.

What are they? And, why are they so popular? A Webkinz animal is somewhat like a beanie baby. However, when you buy it, you receive a code that gives you access to a virtual world. In this virtual world, your Webkinz pet comes alive. A kid can adopt the pet, name it, give it a place to live, etc.

Additionally, they can play games with their friends in this virtual world and win prizes. It is no wonder that this plush little animal has created such a fad.

Keep Up With The Latest Webkinz Information

mreed — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:00:52 +0000

If you are a Webkinz fan, you need to stay up on the latest news to know when new toys are getting released. Shoppers scoop up the new arrivals quickly, so it’s best to stay informed if you like to have the latest toys and accessories. You can ask at your favorite local store what new toys they have on order and when they expect them in. If you create a relationship with the sales staff, they may put some aside from you or at least call you when the shipment arrives.

There are also fan sites were Webkinz fans share information and shopping tips. If it seems like your town is always the last to get the new releases, maybe these networks can help you find ways to get the toys online or from nearby towns.

The Webkinz website is also a good source of information where you can learn about all the latest products. There is a chat room where you and your kids can talk all Webkinz, all the time. The real and virtual worlds have lots of cool products available. If you are looking for a retired pet the online auction sites are your best bet, but prepare to pay more.

Will Webkinz Become The Next Collector Fad?

mreed — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:00:45 +0000

Webkinz are small plush toys produced by Ganz since 2005, and not unlike Beanie Babies, stores that sell them plaster their windows with “We have Webkinz” signs. The first generation Webkinz do not have a “W” embroidered on their paw, while all the newer generation ones do. Webkinz also make trading cards.

You can tell when a new toy or fad is going to lead to something collectible by checking out auction prices on eBay. Brand new retail prices are around $12 or $15. Remember, there is a secret code on the tag that allows you to care for the pet in the virtual Webkinz world, so finding a retired pet with the tag and code still in place is a real treat and on eBay that can cost you an extra $10.

If you like Webkinz, collecting them and keeping the tags and codes in place is the best way to keep them valuable. When the toy retires and there is no other way to adopt a beagle, some parents and kids may be willing to pay extra cash to get one. Ganz is smart in retiring pets after a time as that can increase demand, and the addition of trading cards makes some collectors believe that Webkinz toys are a good investment.

Secret Recipes For Webkinz?

mreed — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:00:25 +0000

A quick search online and you can have access to cheat codes for Webkinz World. If you enter these codes at the adoption center you can get large amounts of Kinz cash, free furniture and even free Webkinz.

There is a code (try it 115yuihd3) that you can try at the adoption center to get 100,000 cash. You may have to try it a few times for it to work. Once it works, don’t do it too often or you may draw attention to yourself and have your account deleted.

If you are interested in getting one of the more rare Webkinz like a sherbet bunny, love puppy or cheeky dog, there’s a code for that, too.

The most popular cheat code is probably the invisible Webkinz code. You need at least one lil’ kinz for it to work. Log onto your account and type in 117yur5hg as quick as you can, log off, wait two hours and if it crashes when you try to log back on it worked. Log on again and you will have invisible Webkinz, which eventually goes away, and all sorts of other goodies like new Webkinz, cash and various items.

Check back to the cheat code sites often as some codes quit working quickly. You can also try random codes at the adoption center and discover new cheats, but that can also draw attention to your account.

Webkinz Cheat Codes Are Very Popular

mreed — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:00:20 +0000

Like most online gaming worlds, there are cheat codes in Webkinz World that you can use to get fast money and free stuff. Beware before you use them, though, as your account will be deleted if you are caught cheating and you can be banned.

In the Webkinz virtual world, kids get virtual pets and learn to care for them. Kids need to get them food and shelter and make sure their pet stays healthy. Kids earn Kinzcash in different ways to buy what they need, or the extras they want. They can get stylish furniture, wallpaper, beds, clothing and even a castle for their pet. Since most parents use this as a way to teach lessons about the real world, cheating just doesn’t seem right.

It’s probably best to not share these codes with your kids, but in case you are curious and want to see what the cheat codes can do, or what you can get for an easy 100,000 Kinzcash there are websites where you can get the codes. Don’t use your kid’s real account, try explaining that they can never play with their Webkinz because mommy cheated and now their deleted. In this case, curiosity can kill the cat.