Ganz Webkinz

Webkinz are stuffed animal toys that kids enjoy to play with but there is a bigger side to this. Webkinz come with an attached code that when entered online allows the owner to adopt the virtual version of the pet. The game is somewhat similar to the Sims in that you build a living environment for your Pet. There are cool side games that will keep you kids involved for hours. The Online environment is safe for all ages and even engages the young kids. Kids as young a 3-4 enjoy the experience on Webkinz World. Webkinz World is the online environment that kids play in.

Webkinz - What the Heck Are They?
By Rocky Schwarz

Webkinz are plush toys that take the shape of various animals. There are your very basic ones like the Webkinz Cheeky Dog, or Webkinz Black Cat all the way up to your more exotic animals. Examples of these would be the Webkinz Tiger Snake, or Webkinz Toucan. I have to admit I have a soft spot for little cute animal toys and these definitely hit that spot.

When you purchase a Webkinz they come with a tag and on this tag is a special code unique to yours. Here is where plush toys are taken to a whole new level. There is an interactive Webkinz World and when you log on you can adopt your pet, using the special code on the tag, into this world.

After you adopt and name your pet, you are then free to interact with it in this virtual world. You can clothe it, play with it, or even build it a whole house complete with a garden and swimming pool. You may be thinking that it doesn't sound like much fun after a while, but Ganz, the creator of Webkinz, has a ton of stuff to keep your kids coming back for more. There is an arcade where you can play very addicting and challenging games to earn money, called Kinz Cash, where you can buy more expensive and rare items for your pet. They even run beauty pageants online where you dress up your Webkinz and take on other virtual pets from across the country.

Ganz has taken plush toys to a whole new level and don't expect popularity to subside anytime soon.