Retired Pet Pictures of all the new Webkinz, future Webkinz and upcoming Webkinz for 2010 and 2011 on Webkinz Insider. These are all confirmed new Webkinz that will be available in Webkinz World in the near future.
| Industry | Manufacturer / Importer |
|---|---|
| Genre | Toy Maker |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Founder | Samuel Ganz and children Sam , Jack and Miriam |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Webkinz |
| Website | http://www.ganz.com/ |
Ganz is a Canadian soft toy company, particularly of plush animals and collectibles. They are the manufacturer of Webkinz, a toy with an interactive virtual-reality Internet site for children.[1]
Founded in 1950 by Holocaust survivors Samuel Ganz and sons Jack and Sam Ganz, it was originally called Ganz Bros.Toys.[2] and sold products for the Canadian home market. They were also carnival suppliers and manufactured many products in their own factory. A private company with headquarters just north of Toronto in Woodbridge, Ontario, Ganz is known as a user of Ty's copyrighted TyTips fabric, which is used for several of the older Webkinz.
The success of Webkinz, first released in 2005, and other similar items helped the fortunes of the Ganz family who then decided to start The Webkinz Foundation. The Webkinz Foundation is a charitable organization that focuses on supporting children's programs worldwide and provides the company with valuable marketing and tax benefits.
Product lines[edit]
Current[edit]
Ganz World[edit]
- Webkinz: A line of plush animals with a secret code that unlocks an online world to explore. These are designed for children from ages 6–13. Since their launch in 2005, the Webkinz line has made Ganz grow in value and has received interactive online site awards.[specify] Webkinz plush toys can be found around the world.
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Other[edit]
- Heritage Collection: A plush line that features a variety of stuffed animals designed by Ganz, ranging in new and vintage styles.
- Soft Spots: A line of small plush animals with soft, fuzzy material and will make a sound if squeezed.
- Tubby Tummies: Large pot-bellied plush, ranging in designs of teddy bears and other animals.
- Silly Scoops: Miniature collectible plushies based on a combination of animals and ice cream flavors
- Butterbits Lane: Line of small plush animals
Former[edit]
Ganz World[edit]
- Webkinz Jr: A line of plush animals made with soft material. They are designed for children from ages 2–5. The site, similar to Webkinz, features an interactive online world where kids can play and learn. (unintentionally closed August 2018)
- Tail Towns: A site similar to Webkinz, but for ages 13+. You can access Tail Towns through the purchase of a Tail Towns Figurine. It was supposed to be released in March 2011 as a regular website, but instead opened on Facebook as a beta game called Tail Town Friends, which is similar to that of Webkinz Friends. (closed September 2, 2014)
- Amazing World: Amazing World was a 3D world where players can play with their Zings and decorate their land given to them in the game as well as complete tasks along the way. Plush toys and figurines are included in the line. There is also a beta game on Facebook called Amazing World Friends that is very similar to that of Tail Town Friends and Webkinz Friends. (closed January 31, 2018)
- Nakamas: Nakamas are plushes with long, skinny limbs and are aimed towards younger users. (merged with Amazing World[when?])
- Zoey's Design Academy: A game on the computer about making designs on clothes. (closed August 30, 2014)
- Webkinz Friends: A game on Facebook for ages 13+. A spin-off of Webkinz (closed September 2, 2014)
Other[edit]
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- Wrinkles: A line of plush toy dogs, released and sold in and throughout the 1980s.
References[edit]
- ^http://www.webkinz.com/
- ^'The GANZ Story'. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
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If you love Webkinz, they are worth more than just the dollar value, but if you want to know what the dollar value is, here are some tips to help you figure that out.
Remember that the value can change at any time, though.
Step 1) assess your Webkinz.
Is it in new condition? No marks or damage? Are the tags sealed? Are the codes unused? Does it come from a smoke-free home (so there are no smoke odors on it)? Is it currently retired?
These things can all affect the value. For example, Cheeky dog goes for the most of any Webkinz currently and the prices have gone up a lot recently.
Step 2) Research what people are paying now.
Don't rely on old info about what someone got for their Webkinz 6 months ago or what someone says they think your Webkinz is worth. It is better to get some facts than opinions.
Check out the open auctions on ebay, but also check the completed listings to see what your Webkinz has actually sold for recently.
To do that you click on Advanced Search and then check completed listings only and also click on all items including store items and click submit. The auctions that show the price in GREEN actually sold for that amount. The auctions that show the price in RED asked for that amount, but didn't sell.
You can click on one of the completed auctions to compare the Webkinz that sold to yours or find out if it had unused codes.
On ebay you will get a range of prices that will give you an idea of the value.
You might also want to check the prices on Amazon.com to get some information, too.