webkinz

Webkinz are a line of stuffed toy animals produced by the Ganz Company. They include tags with registration codes which can be used to access the Webkinz website where players can register virtual versions of their Webkinz and play games to earn Webkinz dollars to purchase homes, furniture, toys and various other goods for their Webkinz. They can also go to school, learn skills and get jobs to earn money. Webkinz is well designed for pre-literate children with basic computer skills and is playable at a rudimentary level for ages 4 and up. Basic access is free, but a subscription area with additional options has recently been added to the site.

Several leading stuffed toy manufacturers have sought to imitate the Webkinz model, including Ty with their virtual Beanie Babies site and Russ with its Shining Stars line of toys.

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• A picture-perfect ‘Almost Winter Day’ in South Elgin - Chicago Daily Herald

  
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  A picture-perfect Almost Winter Day in South ElginChicago Daily Herald"I said I want a Webkinz (doll)," Melissa Messer, 6, chimed in. Another popular attraction was the cookie-decorating station, where kids could frost and …and more »
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• Lincoln company launches kids gaming world - Lincoln Journal Star

  
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  Lincoln company launches kids gaming worldLincoln Journal StarCollin Caneva , president and CEO of Green Bein Productions, came up with the idea for Kid Command two years ago after buying a webkinz stuffed animal for …and more » Related External Links
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• Mallards Fall in Overtime in Muskegon, Earn One Point - OurSports Central (press release)

  
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  Mallards Fall in Overtime in Muskegon, Earn One PointOurSports Central (press release)In addition to the Webkinz giveaway, after Sundays game fans in attendance will have the chance to lace up their skates and join the Mallards on the ice …and more »
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• Webkinz Signature German Shepherd Confirmed on Webkinz Newz

  
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  Last month we brought you the news that the Barnes & Nobel website had provided clues to Webkinz possibly scheduled for release in January 2010.  Over the past week, we have been able to confirm a number of those pets.  Today we can bring you the news that the next pet in the Signature line is going to be the ...
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• Port Huron Tops Mallards - OurSports Central (press release)

  
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  Port Huron Tops MallardsOurSports Central (press release)In addition to the Webkinz giveaway, after Sundays game fans in attendance will have the chance to lace up their skates and join the Mallards on the ice … Related External Links How Weather Influences Attendance | Lee in Haiti Nationals ...
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• City welcomes St. Nick as holiday lights shine - The Tribune-Democrat

  
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  City welcomes St. Nick as holiday lights shineThe Tribune-DemocratShe asked Santa for a laptop computer, a boy Bratz doll and a Minty Dog Webkinz. Her friend, Katelyn Ryan, 9, of Johnstown, said she asked Santa for a … Related External Links
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• Flower shop owner chosen Business Person of Year - Rome Sentinel

  
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  Flower shop owner chosen Business Person of YearRome SentinelOver the years, it has added items including Green Mountain Coffee, Croghan Candy Kitchen chocolates, Webkinz, plush animals by Gund and tuxedo rental … Related External Links Core Business Strategy No. 10 Food: Crown Candy Kitchen ...
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• Webkinz Insider Member adopts baby penguin

  
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  Congratulations to Webkinz Insider member, PoliceProperty for adopting the new Baby Penguin to their account.   Pictured here is Puddles with her new playpen. The baby penguin is a December release pet, its Pet special Item is a  Polar playpen that is actually a bed to sleep in and the Baby Penguins pet ...
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• Ginger Cat Coming Soon To Webkinz World

  
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    Ganz has announced that a Webkinz Ginger Cat will be joining the Portuguese Water Dog and Triceratops in Webkinz World in January 2010.   Dont forget to take a look at our partner store,  Ameriwade.Com . All of the January pets will be available for pre-order on Ameriwades site at 12pm PST on Wednesday, ...
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• Mallards Sign White - OurSports Central (press release)

  
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  Mallards Sign WhiteOurSports Central (press release)In addition to the Webkinz giveaway, after Sundays game fans in attendance will have the chance to lace up their skates and join the Mallards on the ice …and more »
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• Weekend Events - Livingston Daily

  
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  Weekend EventsLivingston DailyChristmas party fundraiser — A Christmas party with games, crafts and prizes including Webkinz, Ty Girlz and Melissa & Doug toys takes place from 3-4 pm at …and more » Related External Links Feingold: No Health-Care Bill Before Christmas » Right Juris ...
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• Ganz creates Hug a Pug Remix video with REAL people

  
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  Webkinz News site has released a You Tube remix of the Pet of the month Hug a Pug video Click on the picture to bring you to the permanent link where the video is located.
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• Kids’ Birthday Parties — The ‘Modern Family’ Way - iVillage Entertainment

  
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  Kids Birthday Parties — The Modern Family WayiVillage EntertainmentA friend told me recently that she dropped her daughter off at a six-year-olds party with gift in hand: a beautifully wrapped Webkinz animal. … Related External Links New at iVillage -”Astro Boy” I Think they Went Too Far! | ...
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• Mallards Ink Veteran Blue Liner Fisher - OurSports Central (press release)

  
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  Mallards Ink Veteran Blue Liner FisherOurSports Central (press release)In addition to the Webkinz giveaway, after Sundays game fans in attendance will have the chance to lace up their skates and join the Mallards on the ice …
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• Portuguese Water Dog Coming soon to Webkinz World.

  
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  Webkinz News has announced another new pet release for January of 2010. This is the Portuguese Water Dog. We have no news about the Pet Specific item or the Pet special food, but we will update as soon as we know.
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• What Makes You Different [Episode 2;The Storm] *Webkinz Series*

  
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  Second Episode! YAAAY. (: I’m really proud of all my cast, they are so amazing! ;D Well;I believe they did a spectacular job on this eppie. To be honest; If you are going to critisize this video, I’ll be more than happy to ignore you and delete your comment.): It’s not nice or fair, it takes SO much work to ...
  3 days ago

• Webkinz.com and Webkinz Cheats and Tips (Free Online) - Gather.com

  
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  Webkinz.com and Webkinz Cheats and Tips (Free Online)Gather.comWant a Webkinz Cheats and some free online Tips like Kinzcash and Recipes for Webkinz.com? Webkinz.com is one of the most visited website of most children … Related External Links Dog Cookie Recipes « Life on a Colorado Farm ...
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• Johnson Co. library to step up online presence - WISH

  
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  WISH Johnson Co. library to step up online presenceWISH… YouTube videos and make it easier for grade school-aged children to use popular virtual interactive communities such as Club Penguin and Webkinz. …
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• ‘Thinking outside the pizza box’ — New acting group sets up shop in pizzeria … - The Leader Newspapers

  
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  The Leader Newspapers Thinking outside the pizza box — New acting group sets up shop in pizzeria …The Leader NewspapersNext door, Goffins Hallmark is selling limited-edition hot pink Webkinz dragons with long eyelashes, which correspond with the female protagonist dragon, …and more »
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• Ganz Announces "Webkinz Turkey on Holiday" Contest

  
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    Ganz has announced that they will be holding a new contest on the Webkinz Newz site this weekend.  For this contest, they want pictures and drawings of the "Webkinz Turkey on holiday".  They want to know what adventure you would send your Turkey on during Thanksgiving.     Winners will be selected from the ...
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