Webkinz Toys

Webkinz are toy animals that each come with a single-use Secret Code found on the pet's tag that allows access to the Webkinz World website. Each Webkinz and Lil'Kinz comes with a special item, which users can put in their pet's room, and a unique food, which they can feed to their virtual Webkinz. Lil'Kinz are smaller than the usual Webkinz. Some Webkinz can only be bought online at the Ganz eStore. These certain pets are virtual only and do not come with a stuffed version. In August 2008, Ganz released its 100th pet, in October 2009, Ganz released its 200th pet, and in April 2010, Ganz released its 300th pet.

Toys

List of Webkinz Pets[edit]

As many of you are aware, GANZ has not announced any new Webkinz plush pets in the past few months. The last new plush was the beautifully crafted Narwhal. We can now officially state that there will be no new Webkinz plush in 2019 and that the Narwhal will be the final plush toy of the “first generation” of Webkinz plush. Online shopping for Webkinz from a great selection at Toys & Games Store. Toys & Games Shop Toys by Age Shop Top Toys Shop by Category Shop by Brand Shop by Character Save on Toys 1-24 of 550 results for Toys & Games: 'webkinz' Skip to main search results.

PetRelease MonthTypeMore InfoStatus
Black and White CatMay 2005Regular WebkinzReleased
Cheeky DogMay 2005Regular WebkinzRetired May 2006
Cheeky CatMay 2005Regular WebkinzRetired May 2006
St. BernardMay 2005Regular WebkinzRetired May 2007
Gold and White CatMay 2005Regular WebkinzRetired May 2007
Basset HoundMay 2005Regular WebkinzRetired May 2007
PigMay 2005Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
LionMay 2005Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
HippoMay 2005Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
Golden RetrieverMay 2005Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
ElephantMay 2005Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthRetired June 2008
CowMay 2005Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
Cocker SpanielMay 2005Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
Black BearMay 2005Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
UnicornJune 2005Regular WebkinzRetired May 2007
MonkeyJune 2005Regular WebkinzRetired November 2008
Gray and White CatJuly 2005Regular WebkinzRetired May 2007
PigNovember 2005Lil'KinzPet of the MonthRetired September 2010
Black BearNovember 2005Lil'KinzReleased
Cocker SpanielNovember 2005Lil'KinzReleased
Black and White CatNovember 2005Lil'KinzReleased
Monkey2006Lil'KinzRetired January 2008
Unicorn2006Lil'KinzRetired December 2007
Gorilla2006Lil'KinzRetired December 2007
PoodleJanuary 2006Regular WebkinzReleased
RabbitJanuary 2006Lil'KinzReleased
HippoJanuary 2006Lil'KinzReleased
CowJanuary 2006Lil'KinzReleased
Basset HoundJanuary 2006Lil'KinzReleased
Golden RetrieverJanuary 2006Lil'KinzPet of the MonthReleased
FrogJanuary 2006Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
PugJanuary 2006Lil'KinzReleased
TigerFebruary 2006Regular WebkinzReleased
RabbitFebruary 2006Regular WebkinzReleased
PegasusApril 2006Regular WebkinzRetired February 2007
GorillaApril 2006Regular WebkinzRetired December 2007
ChihuahuaApril 2006Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
LionMay 2006Lil'KinzReleased
ElephantMay 2006Lil'KinzReleased
St. BernardMay 2006Lil'KinzReleased
Gold and White CatMay 2006Lil'KinzReleased
HorseMay 2006Regular WebkinzRetired May 2007
PugMay 2006Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthRetired October 2014
Alley CatMay 2006Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
White TerrierMay 2006Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
Pink PoodleJune 2006Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
Cheeky MonkeyJune 2006Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthRetired October 2008
PoodleJuly 2006Lil'KinzReleased
ChihuahuaJuly 2006Lil'KinzReleased
FrogAugust 2006Lil'KinzReleased
HorseJuly 2006Lil'KinzReleased
YorkieJuly 2006Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
GooglesSeptember 2006Lil'KinzReleased
TigerSeptember 2006Lil'KinzRetired December 2009
GooglesSeptember 2006Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
PandaSeptember 2006Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
Gray and White CatOctober 2006Lil'KinzReleased
Alley CatOctober 2006Lil'KinzReleased
Orca WhaleNovember 2008Regular WebkinzReleased
Polar BearOctober 2006Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
Tree FrogNovember 2006Regular WebkinzReleased
Love PuppyDecember 2006Regular WebkinzSeasonalRetired March 2007
Panda2007Lil'KinzRetired March 2008
Pink PonyJanuary 2007Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
BulldogJanuary 2007Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
BullfrogJanuary 2007Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
Persian CatJanuary 2007Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
White TerrierJanuary 2007Lil'KinzReleased
LeopardJanuary 2007Regular WebkinzReleased
Sherbet BunnyJanuary 2007Regular WebkinzSeasonalRetired March 2007
KoalaFebruary 2007Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
Black LabFebruary 2007Regular WebkinzRetired July 2008
Tree FrogMarch 2007Lil'KinzReleased
BeagleMarch 2007Regular WebkinzRetired July 2008
YorkieApril 2007Lil'KinzReleased
Spotted FrogApril 2007Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
ClydesdaleApril 2007Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
DalmatianApril 2007Regular WebkinzRetired July 2008
Persian CatMay 2007Lil'KinzReleased
RaccoonJune 2007Regular WebkinzRetired January 2008
Chocolate LabJune 2007Regular WebkinzRetired July 2008
HuskyJune 2007Regular WebkinzReleased
Black FriesianJuly 2007Regular WebkinzRetired February 2008
Black CatAugust 2007Regular WebkinzPet of the Month/SeasonalReleased
Yellow LabOctober 2007Regular WebkinzRetired October 2008
ReindeerOctober 2007Regular WebkinzPet of the Month/SeasonalReleased
German ShepherdOctober 2007Regular WebkinzRetired November 2008
PenguinNovember 2007Regular WebkinzRetired October 2008
CollieNovember 2007Regular WebkinzRetired July 2008
Brown ArabianNovember 2007Regular WebkinzReleased
SealNovember 2007Regular WebkinzReleased
KoalaDecember 2007Lil'KinzReleased
PenguinDecember 2007Lil'KinzRetired October 2008
Charcoal CatDecember 2007Regular WebkinzReleased
Black PoodleJanuary 2008Regular WebkinzReleased
Grey ArabianJanuary 2008Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
DuckJanuary 2008Regular WebkinzPet of the Month/SeasonalRetired July 2013
Polar BearJanuary 2008Lil'KinzReleased
BulldogJanuary 2008Lil'KinzReleased
Tie Dye FrogJanuary 2008Regular WebkinzReleased
Velvety ElephantJanuary 2008Regular WebkinzReleased
TurtleJanuary 2008Regular WebkinzReleased
Love FrogJanuary 2008Regular WebkinzSeasonalReleased
PintoJanuary 2008Regular WebkinzReleased
LeopardFebruary 2008Lil'KinzReleased
KangarooFebruary 2008Regular WebkinzRetired July 2010
SchnauzerFebruary 2008Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
Pink and White CatFebruary 2008Regular WebkinzReleased
BullfrogFebruary 2008Lil'KinzReleased
HimalayanFebruary 2008Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
Black and White Cheeky DogFebruary 2008Regular WebkinzRetired May 2008
Black LabMarch 2008Lil'KinzRetired November 2008
Pink PoodleMarch 2008Lil'KinzReleased
DalmatianMarch 2008Lil'KinzRetired November 2008
Tiger SnakeMarch 2008Regular WebkinzRetired June 2008
Bengal TigerMarch 2008Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
Brown DogMarch 2008Regular WebkinzReleased
White MouseApril 2008Lil'KinzReleased
Leopard LizardApril 2008Regular WebkinzRetired June 2008
American Cocker SpanielApril 2008Regular WebkinzRetired June 2008
ChickenApril 2008Regular WebkinzReleased
SamoyedMay 2008Regular WebkinzRetired June 2008
Black PoodleMay 2008Lil'KinzReleased
ChickenMay 2008Lil'KinzReleased
Whimsy DragonMay 2008Regular WebkinzReleased
RhinoMay 2008Regular WebkinzRetired May 2008
LionessMay 2008Regular WebkinzReleased
GeckoMay 2008Regular WebkinzReleased
Black and White Cheeky DogJune 2008Lil'KinzReleased
Striped SnakeJune 2008Regular WebkinzRetired June 2008
Pink GooglesJune 2008Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
Siamese CatJune 2008Regular WebkinzReleased
ClydesdaleJune 2008Lil'KinzReleased
Lemon Lime GeckoJune 2008Regular WebkinzReleased
Spotted LeopardJuly 2008Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
RottweilerJuly 2008Regular WebkinzRetired January 2010
CrocodileJuly 2008Regular WebkinzRetired June 2008
Toco ToucanJuly 2008Regular WebkinzRetired June 2008
Grey Wolf (eStore)July 2008Virtual OnlyReleased
Blue JayJuly 2008Lil'KinzReleased
LionessAugust 2008Lil'KinzReleased
GeckoAugust 2008Lil'KinzReleased
DeerAugust 2008Regular WebkinzRetired October 2008
Silverback GorillaAugust 2008Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
Cocoa DinosaurAugust 2008Regular WebkinzRetired August 2008
Magical RetrieverAugust 2008Virtual OnlyTrading Card Promo PetReleased
ManateeAugust 2008Regular WebkinzRetired August 2009
Fantail GoldfishAugust 2008Regular WebkinzRetired August 2008
SkunkAugust 2008Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
American AlbinoAugust 2008Regular WebkinzRetired July 2008
Caramel LionAugust 2008Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
BatSeptember 2008Regular WebkinzSeasonalRetired July 2013
SealSeptember 2008Lil'KinzReleased
Floral FoxSeptember 2008Virtual OnlyReleased
ChickadeeSeptember 2008Lil'KinzReleased
SheepSeptember 2008Regular WebkinzRetired August 2008
Bottlenose DolphinSeptember 2008Regular WebkinzReleased
EagleSeptember 2008Regular WebkinzRetired June 2009
Floppy PigSeptember 2008Regular WebkinzRetired August 2008
ChipmunkSeptember 2008Regular WebkinzRetired May 2009
SnowmanOctober 2008Regular WebkinzSeasonalReleased
Clown FishOctober 2008Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
BubblegumasaurusOctober 2008Virtual OnlyReleased
TinkerpupOctober 2008Virtual OnlyReleased
Pink and White DogOctober 2008Regular WebkinzRetired September 2008
American BuffaloOctober 2008Regular WebkinzRetired October 2008
PorcupineOctober 2008Regular WebkinzReleased
Blue Trigger FishOctober 2008Lil'KinzReleased
HummingbirdOctober 2008Lil'KinzReleased
Purple MonsterOctober 2008Virtual OnlyReleased
CatNovember 2008Virtual OnlyDemo PetReleased
MuttNovember 2008Virtual OnlyDemo PetReleased
Grey LangurNovember 2008Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
CamelNovember 2008Regular WebkinzReleased
CardinalNovember 2008Lil'KinzReleased
HuskyNovember 2008Lil'KinzReleased
Fire FawnNovember 2008Virtual OnlyReleased
Orca WhaleNovember 2008Regular WebkinzReleased
ParakeetNovember 2008Regular WebkinzReleased
DachshundNovember 2008Regular WebkinzReleased
Wintermint ReindeerDecember 2008Virtual OnlyEmployee Christmas PetReleased
Minty ReindeerDecember 2008Virtual OnlySeasonalReleased
Sea OtterDecember 2008Regular WebkinzRetired June 2010
HedgehogDecember 2008Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
Grey SquirrelDecember 2008Regular WebkinzRetired November 2008
Black PantherDecember 2008Regular WebkinzRetired July 2009
SeahorseDecember 2008Lil'KinzReleased
Brown CowDecember 2008Regular WebkinzRetired November 2008
American GoldenJanuary 2009Regular WebkinzReleased
Purple Floral FoxJanuary 2009Virtual OnlyReleased
GroundhogJanuary 2009Regular WebkinzReleased
Purple GoldfishJanuary 2009Lil'KinzReleased
Blossom FishJanuary 2009Virtual OnlyReleased
Emperor DragonJanuary 2009Regular WebkinzRetired January 2014
Key Lime DinoJanuary 2009Regular WebkinzReleased
Love MonkeyJanuary 2009Regular WebkinzSeasonalReleased
ChimpanzeeJanuary 2009Regular WebkinzReleased
Grey OwlJanuary 2009Regular WebkinzReleased
CanaryJanuary 2009Lil'KinzReleased
Mystical PandaFebruary 2009Virtual OnlyTrading Card Promo PetReleased
LambFebruary 2009Regular WebkinzSeasonalReleased
LambFebruary 2009Lil'KinzSeasonalReleased
PhoenixFebruary 2009Virtual OnlyReleased
Cotton Candy BunnyFebruary 2009Regular WebkinzSeasonalReleased
PelicanFebruary 2009Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
Mountain GoatFebruary 2009Regular WebkinzReleased
Irish SetterFebruary 2009Regular WebkinzReleased
Spotted TurtleFebruary 2009Regular WebkinzReleased
Blue WhaleFebruary 2009Regular WebkinzReleased
Love DinoFebruary 2009Virtual OnlySeasonalReleased
Pink Glitter FishFebruary 2009Lil'KinzReleased
Violetwing ButterflyMarch 2009Virtual OnlyReleased
Domino CatMarch 2009Regular WebkinzReleased
Spotty DinosaurMarch 2009Regular WebkinzReleased
RobinMarch 2009Lil'KinzReleased
GriffinApril 2009Virtual OnlyReleased
Springtime Celebration BunnyApril 2009Virtual OnlySeasonalReleased
Boston TerrierApril 2009Regular WebkinzReleased
White SwanApril 2009Regular WebkinzReleased
Ring Tailed LemurApril 2009Regular WebkinzReleased
Arctic FoxApril 2009Regular WebkinzStore ExclusiveReleased
Guinea PigApril 2009Regular WebkinzStore ExclusiveReleased
Signature PandaApril 2009Regular SignatureReleased
Polka Black FishApril 2009Lil'KinzReleased
ZebraMay 2009Regular WebkinzReleased
Blue GooglesMay 2009Regular WebkinzReleased
Jack RussellMay 2009Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
Emerald LabMay 2009Virtual OnlySeasonal; Birthstone PetReleased
Green Shimmer SnakeMay 2009Virtual OnlyReleased
Signature ChimpanzeeMay 2009Regular SignatureReleased
BudgieMay 2009Lil'KinzReleased
Springer SpanielJune 2009Regular WebkinzReleased
Cherry Blossom BirdJune 2009Regular WebkinzReleased
Prehistoric MammothJune 2009Virtual OnlyReleased
Pearl PupJune 2009Virtual OnlySeasonal; Birthstone PetReleased
Signature Golden RetrieverJune 2009Regular SignatureReleased
OrioleJune 2009Lil'KinzReleased
FoxJuly 2009Regular WebkinzRetired August 2013
Tawny PupJuly 2009Regular WebkinzRetired October 2009
WalrusJuly 2009Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
Cotton Candy SheepJuly 2009Virtual OnlyReleased
Ruby RetrieverJuly 2009Virtual OnlySeasonal; Birthstone PetReleased
Signature RaccoonJuly 2009Regular SignatureReleased
Tomato Clown FishJuly 2009Lil'KinzReleased
Lava DragonAugust 2009Regular WebkinzSeasonalRetired October 2009
LionfishAugust 2009Regular WebkinzReleased
Mocha PupAugust 2009Regular WebkinzReleased
IguanaAugust 2009Regular WebkinzReleased
Silversoft CatAugust 2009Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
Green SeadragonAugust 2009Virtual OnlyReleased
Peridot DogAugust 2009Virtual OnlySeasonal; Birthstone PetReleased
PterodactylAugust 2009Virtual OnlyReleased
Signature Calico CatAugust 2009Regular SignatureReleased
CaterpillarSeptember 2009Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
Pucker FishSeptember 2009Regular WebkinzReleased
RoosterSeptember 2009Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
OpossumSeptember 2009Regular WebkinzStore ExclusiveReleased
Sabertooth TigerSeptember 2009Virtual OnlyReleased
Rainforest BoaSeptember 2009Virtual OnlyReleased
Sapphire SpanielSeptember 2009Virtual OnlySeasonal; Birthstone PetReleased
Signature Cocker SpanielSeptember 2009Regular SignatureReleased
GiraffeOctober 2009Regular WebkinzRetired September 2013
Citrus DragonOctober 2009Regular WebkinzReleased
Pink CockatooOctober 2009Regular WebkinzReleased
Mud HippoOctober 2009Regular WebkinzReleased
Peppermint PuppyOctober 2009Regular WebkinzSeasonalRetired December 2010
Strawberry Cloud LeopardOctober 2009Regular WebkinzStore ExclusiveReleased
Trick or Treat TrollOctober 2009Virtual OnlySeasonalReleased
Cloud SheepOctober 2009Virtual OnlyReleased
Opal PupOctober 2009Virtual OnlySeasonal; Birthstone PetReleased
Signature Timber WolfOctober 2009Regular SignatureReleased
Ribbon UnicornNovember 2009Regular WebkinzRetired January 2010
WeimaranerNovember 2009Regular WebkinzStore ExclusiveRetired February 2010
LlamaNovember 2009Regular WebkinzReleased
BlufadoodleNovember 2009Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
SharkNovember 2009Regular WebkinzReleased
Topaz TerrierNovember 2009Virtual OnlySeasonal; Birthstone PetReleased
Spotted Sea MonsterNovember 2009Virtual OnlyReleased
Signature CheetahNovember 2009Regular SignatureReleased
Baby PenguinDecember 2009Regular WebkinzReleased
MooseDecember 2009Regular WebkinzReleased
Daisy TortoiseDecember 2009Regular WebkinzRetired September 2010
Glamour GeckoDecember 2009Regular WebkinzStore ExclusiveReleased
Love LionDecember 2009Regular WebkinzSeasonalRetired February 2010
Zircon PuppyDecember 2009Virtual OnlySeasonal; Birthstone PetReleased
Sweet Tooth TigerDecember 2009Virtual OnlyEmployee Christmas PetReleased
Mistletoe MouseDecember 2009Virtual OnlySeasonalReleased
Signature PenguinDecember 2009Regular SignatureReleased
Ginger CatJanuary 2010Regular WebkinzRetired June 2010
Marshmallow BunnyJanuary 2010Regular WebkinzSeasonalReleased
Portuguese Water DogJanuary 2010Regular WebkinzReleased
TriceratopsJanuary 2010Regular WebkinzRetired January 2010
Clover PuppyJanuary 2010Regular WebkinzSeasonalRetired July 2013
Ice FawnJanuary 2010Virtual OnlySeasonalReleased
Sock MonkeyJanuary 2010Virtual OnlyReleased
Garnet RoverJanuary 2010Virtual OnlySeasonal; Birthstone PetReleased
Candy LeopardJanuary 2010Virtual OnlyReleased
Signature German ShepherdJanuary 2010Regular SignatureReleased
BeaverFebruary 2010Regular WebkinzReleased
Old English SheepdogFebruary 2010Regular WebkinzRetired September 2013
Tree KangarooFebruary 2010Regular WebkinzReleased
Love KittenFebruary 2010Virtual OnlySeasonalReleased
Carousel HorseFebruary 2010Virtual OnlyReleased
Amethyst HoundFebruary 2010Virtual OnlySeasonal; Birthstone PetReleased
Signature Dutch BunnyFebruary 2010Regular SignatureReleased
Peace PuppyMarch 2010Regular WebkinzReleased
Bubblegum Cheeky CatMarch 2010Regular WebkinzRetired July 2010
FerretMarch 2010Regular WebkinzRetired August 2010
Shar PeiMarch 2010Regular WebkinzRetired November 2013
Cheshire CatMarch 2010Virtual OnlyReleased
Blue Springtime ChickMarch 2010Virtual OnlySeasonalReleased
Yellow Springtime ChickMarch 2010Virtual OnlySeasonalReleased
Purple Springtime ChickMarch 2010Virtual OnlySeasonalReleased
Shamrock DragonMarch 2010Virtual OnlySeasonalReleased
Aquamarine PuppyMarch 2010Virtual OnlySeasonal; Birthstone PetReleased
Sparkling PegasusMarch 2010Virtual OnlyPromo Kinz PetReleased
Signature PigMarch 2010Regular SignatureReleased
Small Signature BeagleMarch 2010Regular Small SignatureReleased
Signature Endangered Bengal TigerMarch 2010Regular Endangered SignatureReleased
Dazzle DachshundApril 2010Regular WebkinzReleased
DonkeyApril 2010Regular WebkinzRetired September 2010
Rainbow ArmadilloApril 2010Regular WebkinzReleased
WarthogApril 2010Regular WebkinzReleased
ThunderbirdApril 2010Virtual OnlyReleased
Afghan HoundApril 2010Virtual OnlyReleased
Pom Pom ChinchillaApril 2010Virtual OnlyReleased
Diamond DoggyApril 2010Virtual OnlySeasonal; Birthstone PetReleased
Taurus BullApril 2010Virtual OnlySeasonal; Zodiac PetReleased
Signature Short-Haired YorkieApril 2010Regular SignatureReleased
Small Signature FoxApril 2010Regular Small SignatureReleased
Signature Endangered Asian ElephantApril 2010Regular Endangered SignatureReleased
Blueberry Cheeky DogMay 2010Regular WebkinzRetired October 2010
Pom-Pom KittyMay 2010Regular WebkinzPet of the MonthReleased
Spotted SealMay 2010Regular WebkinzRetired November 2010
StegosaurusMay 2010Regular WebkinzRetired October 2010
Sunflower LionMay 2010Virtual OnlyReleased
Magnificent MacawMay 2010Virtual OnlyReleased
Gemini ButterflyMay 2010Virtual OnlySeasonal; Zodiac PetReleased
Signature CowMay 2010Regular SignatureReleased
Small Signature Black BearMay 2010Regular Small SignatureReleased
Signature Endangered Cape Mountain ZebraMay 2010Regular Endangered SignatureReleased
Blueberry Cheeky DogMay 2010Regular WebkinzReleased

External links[edit]

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Webkinz are stuffed animals that have a playable online counterpart, www.webkinz.com, in 'Webkinz World.' Webkinz were originally released by the Canadian toy company Ganz on April 29, 2005. The toys are enjoyed by a wide variety of age groups and are similar to many other small plush toys; however, each Webkinz toy has an attached tag with a unique 'Secret Code' printed on it that allows you to play with your pet in the 'Webkinz World' website. On Webkinz World, the Secret Code allows the user to own a virtual version of the pet for online play. Lil' Kinz are smaller, less expensive versions of Webkinz, while the Signature collection is larger, higher-quality, and slightly more expensive. Sales of plush Webkinz toys are limited to the United States and Canada, but international users can buy virtual pets from the online eStore.[1] In 2006, Webkinz had one million online accounts, and according to one estimate published in Wired they made $100 million in 2006.[2] In 2011, Webkinz made its first commercial on TV. Webkinz was updated in 2015 to Webkinz X, making it more kid-friendly.

Webkinz Toys

Types of Webkinz[edit]

There are many types of Webkinz: regular pets, wild animals, mythical creatures, and made-up ones. They all come with codes that can be entered on the computer at www.webkinz.com Along with the regular Webkinz toys, there are also smaller, less expensive versions called Lil' Kinz as well as larger, slightly more expensive versions in the Signature collection launched in April 2009. The Signature collection later ended in December 2013. In May 2009, Birthstone Pets were released. One new Birthstone Pet was released for every month. In April 2010, Ganz replaced the Birthstone Pets with the Zodiac Pets. Again, one Zodiac Pet will be released every month. In 2011, CandyKinz were released. In June 2012, Rockerz Pets were released. In 2019, Ganz announced that no new plush pets would be released as of now, but purely virtual pets can still be purchased, accounts can be made, and the website still operates.[3]

Gameplay[edit]

Each Webkinz stuffed animal and Webkinz accessory comes with an 8-character code. By registering this code at www.webkinz.com, the customer 'adopts' this pet in the virtualWebkinz World. Without the code, the user will not get access to the full Webkinz World, but they can create a free account. On January 19, 2011, Ganz announced that Webkinz World accounts would no longer expire, meaning users would not have to buy a new pet each year to renew their account. However, some games, furniture, and other features are limited with a free account. Young adults who had active accounts on the website, have even revisited their pets to catch up on their health as an online trend.[4]

The Webkinz World is an online play area with its own economy completely controlled by Ganz. The user receives money (called KinzCash) by adopting new pets, playing online games, answering general knowledge questions, and through daily activities like clicking 'I love my Webkinz!', spinning the Wheel of WOW, playing Wishing Well 2, or completing jobs (minigames) available once every 8 hours. Each day, there is a Game of the Day which can be played for bonus KinzCash, and other bonuses are available each hour, full days on weekends and afternoons only on weekdays. With each Webkinz toy purchased, more KinzCash, rooms, and items are added to the user's account.

The online world also contains many rare or exclusive items. Some of these items require developing a friendship with the Curio Shop owner to purchase, while others are obtained by registering other Webkinz accessories purchased in the real world. Each type of pet gets a special item and food available exclusively for them. Also, a Pet of the Month is announced at the beginning of each month. If a person registers the announced pet in that month, they will receive other exclusive items.

Many of the tasks in Webkinz World involve collecting items. For example, recipes are released for the players through cookbooks or one of the TV shows called The Secret Chef. 'Gems' can be mined once a day at the Curio Shop, with a full set of gems being turned into the Webkinz Crown of Wonder and buy exclusive items. A similar feature called Alyssa's Star Challenge, involves users clicking on colored stars to find valuable stars.

Other features of Webkinz include:

  • The ability to create shows with the Webkinz Studio, and enter to be chosen to appear on the Webkinz TV.
  • Buying a swimming pool, a trampoline, and a treadmill where Webkinz can improve their health.
  • Sending gifts or letters to friends on a peer-to-peer network.
  • Inviting a friend over to your house, where you can chat and interact with some board games and items.
  • Participate in the hourly events, which can earn you prizes, KinzCash, and coupons, among other things.
  • Brushing, washing, and bathing your pet.
  • Setting up a party, inviting guests, playing games and giving out loot bags. (a Party Pack costs 750 to 1000 KinzCash)
  • Playing a variety of games such as gem mining.
  • Trading items with other players in a safe and fun way.
  • Reading virtual books exclusive to the Webkinz World.
  • Enrolling your virtual pet in school, or 'The Kinzville Academy' where your pet can learn and develop skills to help them compete in tournaments.
  • Decorating your pets' home. Furniture can be purchased via the W-shop in the Webkinz World.
  • Interacting with other players via the Webkinz Clubhouse, where players can play games such as 'Link'd' (Connect four), Checkers, and much more.
  • Shopping for clothes with your pet.

Webkinz Studio[edit]

  • The Webkinz Studio generally costs 1000 KinzCash in the W Shop.
  • There are currently 18 characters and 9 sets. One can buy more from the W Shop.
  • In 2008, a very strict dictionary was added to secure the words used in the studio.
  • In March 2010, Webkinz announced that the Studio had been 'enhanced' with more features, including 'slide transitions', the 'who speaks first' option, and character entrances and exits.
  • Also, the Studio can be found in the Curio Shop on a rare basis for less than 1000 KinzCash.

Membership[edit]

When a pet is registered at www.webkinz.com (or 'adopted'), it gives or renews an account's full membership features for one year. When the membership of a pet expires, the account becomes a free account, missing the ability to play some games, buy certain items, and do other things in the world. However, a player can renew their account again whenever.

There is also an upgrade to regular memberships called the Deluxe Membership which is available at the Ganz eStore. This is a premium membership with many features, benefits, games, and prizes to which regular accounts do not have access. Deluxe Members also receive free Webkinz eStore points at the time of purchase and at the beginning of each month afterward for the extent of the Deluxe Membership.

If one wants to register an account at www.webkinz.com without a pet code, they are permitted to select from 9 Ganz eStore Pets. Several limitations exist on free accounts that make many challenges and activities impossible. Free accounts can be upgraded to regular memberships or Deluxe Memberships at any time.[5]

W-Plus & Trading Cards[edit]

Aside from the Webkinz, Lil' Kinz, Signature, and Rockerz Pets, Ganz also has made other toys that can be used on Webkinz World. These are called W-Plus items, and all W-Plus items come with a secret code that can be used in the Code Shop in Webkinz World. These codes unlock items for the Webkinz Pets, like new room themes, clothing for pets, KinzCash, and other prizes.

Where Can I Buy Webkinz

W-Plus[edit]

These are all of the W-Plus items Ganz has released:[6]

  • Body spray and lip gloss—unlocks a piece of furniture for the Glam Boutique theme
  • Clothing for the Webkinz stuffed toys—unlocks the KinzStyle bag, which can be used to access the KinzStyle Shop. The KinzStyle Shop contains clothing that can't be found anywhere else.
  • Charms—gives access to Fairy Falls and Magic Mire.
  • Bookmarks—unlocks a Book Bag, allowing the user to choose one free book in Webkinz World.
  • Mousepads—unlocks an exclusive Mouse Pad Art Print, a hanging poster of the mouse pad.
  • School supplies—unlocks exclusive KinzPost stationary.
  • Pet carriers—allows the user to assemble an exclusive wardrobe from four choices.
  • Figurines—unlocks a virtual figurine and a unique prize (varies by figurine); also unlocks a display case that can be used to hold all the figurines.
  • Wacky Zingoz plush toy—gives access to Wacky Zingoz Extreme, an exclusive version of the game Wacky Zingoz.
  • Webkinz Trading Card binders—unlocks two exclusive podiums to hold the virtual binders.

Trading Cards[edit]

There are 4 series of Webkinz Trading Cards, of which 2 can be used (in virtual form) to play the challenge game. The cards come in booster packs, with 5 playing cards and a code card in each pack. In these packs, there are also chances of getting special cards as well, like free pet codes. In Series 1, you can also get Curio Shop Curiosities and Webkinz Doodlez.[7] In Series 2, there is At Paw Level and W-Tales Snapshots instead. These special cards are foil. For Series 1, 80 base cards have been released, 12 challenges, 8 Curio Shop Curiosities, and 8 Webkinz Doodlez. In Series 2, there are 85 base cards, 15 challenges, 8 At Paw Levels and 8 W-Tales Snapshots.[8] The cards are also W-Plus items, and they each come with 2-5 codes. 1 code on each card is for a virtual pack of Trading Cards, while the other 1-4 can unlock prizes like rare and exclusive themes or coupons. Series 3 changed the format, with only 1 feature code per pack, and no code for a virtual pack. The packs also included stickers and a chance to win a previously unheard-of Pet, the Magical Retriever. Also, Ganz has said that each Series 3 code gives you an item you cannot find anywhere else in Webkinz World. Series 4 has also been released, and the prize Pet, the Mystical Panda, replaces the Magical Retriever.

Ganz eStore[edit]

The Ganz eStore is targeted to an older audience of the website, it can be used to purchase virtual pets, furniture and items with real currency. Sales of plush Webkinz and Lil' Kinz are limited to the United States and Canada, however, virtual pets can be purchased from the Ganz eStore by international residents. Secret Codes issued in conjunction with virtual pets can be used the same way as Secret Codes attached to plush pets.[1]

Deluxe Members get free Ganz eStore points every month.

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Webkinz games[edit]

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Webkinz World has many games in which players can play to earn KinzCash. The website also has a wide range of multiplayer games for users to play against their friends and anyone else who wants to play at the time. There are some games specifically reserved for a premium tier of users, called Deluxe Membership.

Criticism[edit]

Concerns have been raised about children's use and overuse of the toys. Parents may worry that children will become addicted to the game.[9] Some parents have voiced concerns about the website's online chat system. The KinzChat chat system has various safety precautions, with restrictions on who can send messages. Additionally, users cannot type, but can choose phrases to say from a list.[10] Concerns have also been raised about the toys being a distraction in school, occasionally resulting in them being banned from school grounds.[11][12] Concerns were also raised when the once advertisement-free site [13] started displaying advertisements, previously only for their own additional game-related products, but now also for movies, such as Alvin and the Chipmunks and Bee Movie.[14] There is an option that members can use to block ads that promote sites not sponsored by or affiliated with Webkinz or Ganz. However, if enabled, this option can not be changed until 30 days have passed.Rumors have circulated that malware is present.[15][16] In 2007 rumors spread about a character that would kill Webkinz on the site,[15][16][17] supposedly inserted by a disgruntled employee or a rival site.[16] These claims were dismissed by Webkinz.com[18]

Errors[edit]

There has been problems in the past with connecting to the Webkinz World site. These range from technical problems with customer's internet browsers and unresponsive customer service[19] to programming problems at the Webkinz World site.[20] Changes made to the Webkinz World site have resulted in many disappointed users as newly introduced features often limit access to a small fraction (less than 1%) of users [21] and programming errors often reduce the ability of the remainder of the site to function at prior levels.[citation needed]

References[edit]

  1. ^ abWebkinz eStore
  2. ^'How to Take Money From Kids: Sell Toys Both Physical and Virtual'. Wired. August 13, 2007. Retrieved September 19, 2010.
  3. ^'Official Statement on the Future of Webkinz Plush Toys | WKN: Webkinz Newz'. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
  4. ^https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBgF8l08SR4
  5. ^http://webkinznewz.ganzworld.com/announcements/help/
  6. ^Webkinz Collection Catalog
  7. ^Webkinz - Webkinz Trading Cards
  8. ^Webkinz - Trading Cards Series II Available Now! Read all about it!
  9. ^'Is the Webkinz Craze Bad for Kids?'. ABC News. 2007-04-12. Retrieved 2007-04-23.
  10. ^Pardo, Steve (2007-04-11). 'Kids hooked on Webkinz world'. The Detroit News. Retrieved 2007-04-23.
  11. ^Seltz, Johanna (2007-04-08). 'Toy causes classroom distraction'. The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2007-07-12.
  12. ^Lazarowitz, Elizabeth (2007-07-30). 'Webkinz: Big money lessons for little kids'. New York Daily News. Retrieved 2007-08-20.
  13. ^Barakat, Matthew (2007-07-13). 'Review: Webkinz pleases parents and children'. NBC News. Retrieved 2007-08-20.
  14. ^CCFC News - Webkinz takes heat for taking advertising
  15. ^ abDavis, Lisa (28 September 2007). 'Interactive Toys Like Webkinz Are Drawing Young Kids, Worrying Some Parents.' Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
  16. ^ abcMikkelson, Barbara; David Mikkelson (3 January 2008). 'Webkinz Murderer'. Snopes.com. Urban Legends Reference Pages. p. 1. Retrieved 2009-09-19.
  17. ^Schoberg, Diana (9 February 2007). 'Virtual Pet Threat: No Need to Worry, Kids Assured'. The [Quincy] Patriot Ledger.
  18. ^Webkinz.com='Webkinz' 'Concerned About a Rumor?'. Webkinz.com. Concerned About a Rumor. p. 1. Archived from the original on 2007-02-25. Retrieved 2019-08-09.
  19. ^Family Experiences Problem Interacting With Webkinz Online :: WRAL.com
  20. ^Morris, Keiko (2007-12-29). 'Tots have trouble logging on to Webkinz site'. Newsday. Archived from the original on 2008-12-07.
  21. ^Webkinz stadium sadness - Gamertell

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