The Webkinz Craze: KinzCash Tips, Webkinz News & Where to Buy Webkinz!
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Welcome to the World of Webkinz!
Webkinz are small, cute plush stuffed animals. Sounds simple enough right? Well...that would be right except that Webkinz have a tag with a hidden, secret code. Take that code, input it at www.webkinz.com and officially adopt your pet, then your cute plush animal comes to life in an online, virtual world! And, its a viral, sticky, keep your child (or you) entertained for hours type of world! You can dress your pet, feed your pet, and decorate your pet's house. To be able to "afford' all of that for your pet, you'll have to earn KinzCash by playing games, asnwering trivia questions and working a Webkinz job! Parents like it because it's educational and teaches children how to care for something, how economies work, etc. Kids like it because it is fun!
Of course, if that were all, we wouldn't have a craze, just a fun toy. But, due to a recent, sudden upsurge in popularity for Webkinz (as more members joined, as the site got more complez and engaging, and as the press started covering Webkinz) coupled with a shortage of Webkinz both from the manufacturer and retailers nationwide, and a true craze is in the making. Kids just HAVE to have a particular pet to bring to life on the Webkinz site, adults simply can't help themselves from selling the really rare, retired Webkinz on eBay for hundreds of dollars, and, well, welcome to the Webkinz Craze!
I'm smack in the middle of that craze as a commentator on dolls and related items at my About.com web site, and as the owner of Katherine's Cottage a doll and bear shop in California which, of course, sells Webkinz, Webkinz Trading Cards, Charms and ALL thing Webkinz!
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Because you really, really need to improve your Webkinz' house!
1. Spin the Wheel of Wow. Once daily.2. Spin the Wishing Well Wheel 5 spins daily.
3. Don't just play games...if you are good at a particular game, play it in the Tournament Arena! Extra KinzCash if you place well.
4. Adopt another pet. You'll get an extra 2,500 KinzCash to help take care of it. That's lots of games!
5. Do the trivia questions at Quizzy's! Truly, answering trivia is by far, the fastest way to earn KinzCash in Webkinz world. And, its fun, too!
6. Play the game of the day. You'll earn KinzCash faster!
7. Try to do the hourly Daily Activities. Many are ways to make additional amounts of KinzCash. If you see the Great Big Button of Kinz Cash, don't miss it (I once won 1,200+ Kinzcash on that..yup, sometimes an EXTRA digit pops up! Other good ones to earh KinzCash include Quizzy's Blast and Balloon Darts. There are also sometimes extra spins on the Wheel of Wow and spins on the Wheel of Yum!
8. Get Webkinz Trading Cards! You can win KinzCash and great items you can sell.
9. Do Arte's Gem Hunt, and sell your gems! Some can be worth several hundred KinsCash. You can always try for that Legendary Crown of Wonder later!
10. Be really, really nice to your kid (parent) with their big Webkinz mansion and all those cool Webkinz items they have compared to you, maybe they'll send you some gifts that you can sell!
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If you'd like to subscribe to our Webkinz Chatter Newsletter, then please e-mail denise@katherinescottge.com with the Subject Line "Webkinz Chatter Newsletter" and I'll add you to our subscriber list! We send out the Webkinz Chatter each time we receive a Webkinz delivery, and also when we have news regarding new Webkinz products. We also include Webkinz tips and links to new Webkinz content right here on Squidoo! You can also sign up directly at http://www.katherinescottage.com/newsletter.htm - after entering your e-mail and hitting the JOIN button, be sure to check the Webkinz box! Why Can't I Play Webkinz From 9pm to 11pm Pacific Time?
A Webkinz Rant!
Webkinz is now a major site. I read recently that it has MORE visitors than the well-established and crazily popular Neopets. SO, I think it is time for Webkinz to start acting like every other site on the Internet and NOT shut down during prime playing time on the West Coast!Webkinz shuts down for "service" every single night from approximately 9pm to 11pm pacific coast time. Sure, that is Midnight to 2am on the East Coast, but that is PRIME play time for, well, Moms like me. ALL rhe Moms who play on the West Coast complain about this, including my customers. For goodness sakes, we go to work, deal with dinner, then put the kids to bed, and its time for a little ME time with our Webkinz pets...but, no, can't do. Have to go play with my Neopets instead.
Ahem. I know this site was created for children, but surely by now Ganz knows that many adults have Webkinz too, and many others are busy earning KinzCash for their kids after they've gone to bed. Also, what other major Internet sitet that you can thing of just goes down for a few hours every single day? That's right. None!!
I'm glad to see that the site has become much more reliable during the day. Big kudos to Webkinz! But its time for Webkinz to figure out why and how all the other sites on the World Wide Web stay "online" for virtually 24 hours a day except for very occassional service, and emulate those sites.
OK, rant is done...you may go back to playing with your Webkinz now!
Webkinz on Amazon.com
Move your favorite to the top of the list!
Here are some Webkinz available, right now, on Amazon.com. Buy one, or move your favorite to the top of the list!
Webkinz Black Lab
Black Lab plush is made of several different fabri more...4 points
PANDA WEBKINZ by Ganz
GENERAL FEATURES: The Panda Webkinz is a soft shag more...4 points
Webkinz Polar Bear
This little bear loves the cold weather, ice and s more...3 points
UNICORN WEBKINZ by Ganz
GENERAL FEATURES: Unicorn Webkinz is a soft shaggy more...3 points
GOOGLES WEBKINZ by Ganz
GENERAL FEATURES: Googles Webkinz is a soft shaggy more...2 points
Webkinz Cheeky Monkey
Webkinz animals come with a special internet code more...2 points
Webkinz Chihuahua
Webkinz animals come with a special internet code more...2 points
Webkinz Rabbit
Webkinz animals come with a special internet code more...2 points
Webkinz Black Bear
Black Bear plush is made of several different fabr more...2 points
GOLDEN RETRIEVER WEBKINZ by Ganz
GENERAL FEATURES: Golden Retriever Webkinz is a so more...2 points
PIG WEBKINZ by Ganz
GENERAL FEATURES: Pig Webkinz is a soft shaggy pet more...2 points
Webkinz Bull Dog
Bull Dog plush is made of several different fabric more...1 point
Webkinz Cocker Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel plush is made of several different more...1 point
Webkinz Koala Bear
Meet one of Webkinz World's quieter friends, the k more...1 point
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Sign Our Guestbook; Share Your Webkinz Pets & Tips!
Do you love Webkinz? Tell us about your favorite pet! Or, do you have a Webkinz site, lens or tip? Are you looking for a particular Webkinz? What do you like best in Webkinz World? Please sign our Guestbook!
woldo3 wrote
you no it is kinda rude that you are telling people how many webkinz you have cause some of us cant afford to have (75) webkinz you no so all you need to do is shut up and keep those personal thoughts to your self cause you are making people feel bad when you dont even no it okay thank you for your time
your friend or not i dont really care
woldo3
Posted May 22, 2009
hannah wrote
add me please i play every day my webkinz name is hansygirl
Posted April 16, 2009
Kathiecupcake wrote
I would love to have some adult friends on webkinz (I'm 36). If you'd like to be friends, please add me, kathiecupcake
Posted April 16, 2009
chenny wrote
That takes way to long!!!! Go to
http://webkinzworld411.weebly.com
it will make you rich, overnight!!! first i thought it was a scam, so i tested it on my secondary webkinz account, and i was rich the next morning!!!!!! i swear it is real!!!
Posted February 14, 2009
chenny wrote
That takes way to long!!!! Go to
http://webkinzworld411.weebly.com
it will make you rich, overnight!!! first i thought it was a scam, so i tested it on my secondary webkinz account, and i was rich the next morning!!!!!! i swear it is real!!!
Posted February 14, 2009
tallyspets47 wrote
i have 2 accounts and about 75 webkinz ! i started helping my 19 grand children loved it so much had to have my own. now i have 2 accounts and spend alot of my day on mine and covering 9 of the accounts when they can not it is great to see their faces whe they see all the money and things i win them when they can not play.!! great site all but the comment from dude that lang. not nessesary!!
Posted February 08, 2009
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It's crazy...can you believe the prices some of these are going for?
eBay is always one of the first culture barometers of any new craze. Well, if the prices of some of the retired Webkinz are any indication, the Webkinz craze is in full swing!
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