Showing posts with label sneak peek. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sneak peek. Show all posts

Friday, June 22, 2012

August 2012 Pets Revealed on WKN

The first pet announced is the cutest monkey around, the Golden Lion Tamarin!
What lovely colors it sports.

Next up is the next addition to the collection of mythical and fantasy horses, the Sapphire Pegasus!

Its wings are a little too close to its head, though, but it is a very pretty Pegasus!

The third pet is the Texting Puppy. Yes. There is officially the personification of texting, and it is in the form of a small dog.
...that's just a lil' bit nutty. Wonder how they're going to fit so much text onto its virtual form?

Back to the simpler things with the Signature West Highland Terrier.
...*silently adds to wishlist*

We have 2 new Rockerz pets to add as well!
 We start with the Rockerz Monkey, which you can see by its mark is a "Punky Monkey".
Much better in the ways of a pet using text as a pattern; much less going on. Love how the tail's a completely different fabric, too.
Do not confuse with last year's Mohawk Monkey! Yes, they both are primates with funky hair, but the Mohawk monkey is beige and has fluff around its ankles, is not in the Rockerz line, has pink in its hair, and is not quadrupedal.

Next is the Rockerz Papillon (Pop Star Papillon, you can know it as)
That funny-lookin' mitt around its paw is actually some sort of bracelet. (Fashionable Asymmetry, I guess?)
I would so give that headband to a Razzle Dazzle Dog, just to see how it looks.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Ganz Reveals Webkinz Boxer; Mega Modern Room Theme

July 2012 is going to be a Webkinz-filled month--this is the 5th pet revealed, and we're not at the Signature yet! The pet shown is the Webkinz Boxer, a happy little guy.

"Mega Modern" it may be called, but I'm detecting more of a sci-fi appearance. Also, note the full, built-in window that's just begging to be ruined by an improperly placed door usually found in eStore walls.

We also have a new W-Shop theme coming up, the first half of which will be released in tomorrow's Wednesday update.
It is called the Mega Modern Room Theme, and the first half consists of the following:
Cryonic Comfort Bed
Stasis Sofa
Omni Glass Coffee Table
Luminorb Floor Lamp
Synthopane Floor Vase
That's a mouthful!
Also, in an unspecified fashion, you can win the following items from WKN:
Glowing Coffee Table, Glowing Vase, and Glowing Lamp. Basically the table, lamp, and flower found in the theme, only glowing and bluer. Placing a Glowing Vase and a Floor Vase on either side of a piece of furniture would work nicely, though.

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Two New, Never Before Seen Webkinz Revealed on Facebook

Ganz has recently revealed two new Webkinz on their Facebook Page.

To prevent spoiling the surprise for people who'd rather wait for the WKN release, please check after the break for the images and PSI of these pets.

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Spring Celebration Gift Baskets Arrive in Webkinz World

The Spring Celebration, Webkinz World's equivalent to Easter, has arrived today. Players logging into their accounts today only will find not only their daily Milk Chocolate Egg, but also a Springtime Celebration gift basket--check after the break to discover what's inside.


Saturday, April 7, 2012

Webkinz Mallard Duck PSI and PSF Revealed

The PSI is a Playful Pond, and its PSF is a Wild Granola Bar.
The PSI and PSF of the Webkinz Mallard Duck, a new pet to be released in May 2012, has been revealed at Webkinz Newz. 

I can't say that I find this to be the most interesting of PSI and PSF choices. The pet itself is well done, however.

Monday, April 2, 2012

Ganz Reveals "Blue Batik Elephant" On Their Facebook Page

In recognition of Autism Awareness Day, Ganz posted a picture on their Facebook page of a Blue Googles, Hippo, and Splash Dragon lined up on a desk. Amongst them was an elephant that has never been seen before:
It uses the base design of the Batik Elephant, but this fellow is blue, and has daisy patterns. Normally, new Webkinz are revealed 2-3 months ahead on Webkinz Newz, however, there has been no word about this pet, making it one of the most quietly revealed Webkinz there is.

Speculation time!
  • Beta design of the Batik Elephant, that they kept?
  • Autism Awareness mascot at Ganz HQ?
  • Really clever use of Photoshop?
  • A personal project of one of the seamstresses?
  • A pet available only to the staff?
  • A Webkinz pet that will come to stores in the Fall?
Guess away!

April is Autism Awareness Month!
Some facts about autism:
-1 in 54 boys are affected as opposed to 1 in 252 girls.
-it is more common than cystric fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, Downs Syndrome, juvenile diabetes, childhood cancer, cerebral palsy, and pediatric AIDS--combined.
-Prevalence is estimated at 1 in 88 births.

A few other ways to spread awareness in Webkinz World:
~Run around with a blue or rainbow pet and/or dress your pet in blue
~Get a blue or rainbow pet and name it Autism Awareness
~You can join Autism Awareness parades in the Kinzville Park, being organized at Webkinz Insider. (you can also find a lot more information on the subject there.)

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Creative Studio Theme Announced at Webkinz Newz

A new W-Shop theme has been revealed at WKN. 


This theme is called the Creative Studio Theme, and the first pieces have been promised to be added to the W-Shop during the Wednesday, March 28 update. The first half of the theme consists of the following:
Fashion Mannequin, Fashion Sewing Machine, Art Paint Palette Rug, Fashion Fabric Rolls, Music Notes Sofa, Art Sink and Creative Studio Wallpaper and Flooring.

Heh, they left the walls as blank as possible to allow the maximum space for putting in windows and decoration. Clever.
Same thinking with the floor!

It will be the first new, non-seasonal W-Shop theme released since November 2011. This is the perfect theme for artistic Webkinz pets and their owners alike, and it will cover a large amount of the arts, including painting, music, and fashion design.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

WKN Reveals May 2012 Signature: Signature Normande Cow!

Here it is, in all of its spotted glory!

Some people are saying that it looks kind of mean, but I'm thinking that it looks more serious than anything. Can't wait to see what it looks like virtually!

HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SPRING, EVERYONE!

Monday, March 19, 2012

WKN Reveals 3 May 2012 Webkinz Plush Pets!

First is the Lilac Guinea Pig!
Cutest tiny Capybara ever. ^ ^I really like how they've arranged its spots.
Next is the Mallard Duck...
Yay, Mallard Duck! I've been hoping that they'd make one for a while now! Unfortunately, its plumage makes it forever a male (female Mallards are completely brown), but hey, I'll take what I can get.


And finally is the Pink Dalmatian!
Its design is perfect! Not too many spots, not too few, the colors fit perfectly...and it has the most charming face!

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Webkinz Rockerz Virtual Images Revealed on Webkinz Newz

Just their Virtual Images; no PSI, PSF, or any of the other Rockerz features.

This is the "Bad to the Bone Bulldog", which features black stars on its face, a collar, and a tattoo with bones and flames.

This is the "Punk Princess Cat", who wears a checkered tie and black bow, along with a unique-to-Webkinz-cats tuft of hair on its head. It, too, has a tattoo.

Here is the "Rock N' Roar Lion". As you can see, its fur is speckled with glitter, and it has a Mohawk and bracelets, making it the first (and so far, only) Webkinz pet that can wear bracelets. It looks like the bracelet may be sewn directly onto the plush, along the seamline of its arm.

I think that's a new expression for Webkinz. They smile all the time, but I've never seen one smirk. Might just be the mouth placement.
And for those who would like something a little more on the quiet side, there's the "Peace, Love, and Moosic Cow", who sports an adorable pink flower on its head, along with a unique pattern on its ears, a shoulder, and across its back. This pattern appears to be different for each pet, as, if you look closely, its virtual image's ears do not match the plush. It also appears to be wearing purple eyeshadow.

From these pictures, we've learned nothing about how their "tattoos" look virtually. Rats.

The clothing the plush wears is uniquely attached to the virtual pet. With the current way the outfits work in Webkinz World, there would be no way to remove the clothes--the Cat's bow and the Cow's flower could be removed and treated like hats, but there's no spaces for the Bulldog's collar, Lion's bracelet, or Cat's tie to be placed. The four pets are unique in this aspect, but they are not the first pets to have clothing permanently attached--the Persian Cat and White Terrier were first. (both have pink bows on their heads. And yet they can still wear another pink bow from the KinzStyle Outlet! Double the power!)

My favorite out of these is the Peace, Love, and Moosic Cow. What's yours?

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Remainder of WKN Zodiac Event Prizes Revealed

Check out the schedule at WKN.
Early in the month, Ganz began the Zodiac Click-To-Win event (which is currently functional, by the by), which is to run for most of the month. We only knew that we could win the whole Fire, Earth, and Water Zodiac costumes, and March 14 was an off-day, during which we'd be told what the prizes for the rest of the event are.

And now we know!
Introducing, the Zodiac Air Costume!

Potentially pointless trivia: according to the image locations of these pictures, they were uploaded in January 2011.

The costume will be given out in the order of pants-hat-shoes-top over the course of March 18-21.
The rest of the prizes are:
Zodiac Flooring-March 15
Zodiac Wallpaper-March 16
Burning Night Lamp-March 17
These are all part of the eStore Zodiac theme. How awesome!

Ganz to Introduce "Webkinz Rockerz" in June 2012

Webkinz Newz has just announced a new series of Webkinz pets, though these are far from the usual array.

Coming to Webkinz World in June 2012 is the Webkinz Rockerz series. Shown in this picture, according to Webkinz Insider, is the Punk Princess Cat. You can find the rest of the four-pet ensemble here.
What makes these pets so special is that they come with, besides their PSI, PSF, and exclusive item all pets get, an exclusive Pet Specific Outfit, and two passes that can be exchanged for items of the Rockerz-only theme!
I'm kind of excited for this. This isn't the only time there have been pets offered with more than a PSI and PSF--there's Signatures, Webkinz Foundation, and Caring Valley pets. How cool! Will these be the only pets released in June 2012, or are there even more?

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Last 2 April 2012 Webkinz Plush Releases; 3 Virtual Pets Revealed on Webkinz Newz

And, as I thought, the Lil' Purple Piglet has triplets/siblings/clones/counterparts/etc..

They are the Lil' Blue and Lil' Green Piglets, and the three are identical in every way except for the color of their fur, PSI, and PSF.



Also coming soon to the eStore is the Sizzling Swan, a blazing bird that comes with a Firey Fountain PSI and a Fish Fillet Flambé PSF. A pretty PSI there, despite its blatant irony...


The 6th and final regular Webkinz plush of April 2012 is the Stormy Dragon, which sports lovely iridescent horns, feet, and a belly, an adorably goofy gaze, and an overall appealing appearance.


The Signature April 2012 pet is the Signature King Charles Spaniel, which is cute, even if it looks a little depressed...maybe that's because it's looking for a friend? *shrug*

Monday, February 20, 2012

Ganz Posts Plush Image of Webkinz Pizazzy Puppy

April 2012 is showing a sudden increase in new Webkinz, in comparison to the usual 4 per month we've been seeing. And we still haven't seen the April Signature!

This is the fifth announced April 2012 Webkinz, an addition to the family of Webkinz puppies known as the Pizzazzy Puppy. Its features include the fur pattern and texture that those who have met a Pretty Panda might recognize; a pair of particularly fluffy, pink ears and curled tail, both decorated with strands of tinsel; a purple muzzle and chest; and a shining pink nose.

It seems to be based off of a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel, guessing from its frame and ears. Pizzazzy indeed! I'm liking this one already. What do you say?

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Ganz Releases Plush Images of April 2012 Webkinz Pets

They include the Plumfadoodle, Sloth, Sabertooth Tiger, and Bichon Frise. None of their virtual images, Pet Specific Items, or Pet Specific Foods are yet known, and they are all scheduled for release in April 2012.

Here we have the Plumfadoodle, a more magenta cousin to the Blufadoodle, who also appears to be the closest thing Webkinz World has to a flamingo--note the shape of its beak.

This is the Sloth, a friendly fellow.


Here's a familiar face: the Webkinz Sabertooth Tiger, who is the fourth eStore pet to be made into an official plush; the previous four being the Bubblegumasaurus, Woolly Mammoth, Wolf, and Springbok. However, the Bubblegumasaurus looked just like its eStore counterpart, and even came with the same PSI and PSF. Hopefully, the Sabertooth Tiger will not have the same done to it.


And finally, we have the Bichon Frise. What a cute one it is!

Thursday, February 2, 2012

WKN Posts PSI and PSF of Webkinz Red Velvet Rabbit!

This is an eStore pet, most likely the virtual-only Easter pet for 2012, but it's awesome anyway! It comes with a Red Velvet Couch and Red Velvet Carrot Cake.

I love the design for this rabbit's fur! The red and cream match perfectly, and its ears complete the look quite well. 10/10!
The PSF is cute, and I just now noticed that the fork included is in the shape of a rabbit's head. Cute touch! 9/10!
The PSI is very pretty, and will match splendidly in a fancy sitting room, or a 5-star restaurant. 10/10!

Friday, January 27, 2012

PSI and PSF of Webkinz Radiant Rhino Revealed!


The PSI and PSF for the Webkinz Radiant Rhino, which will be released in March 2012, have been revealed.

This sparkling pet comes with a PSI of a Sunny Savannah Window, and a PSF of a Sparkling Soda.

I am admittedly somewhat irritated by its ears being disproportionately small to its head, the result being that it looks slightly rabbit-y, but otherwise it's pretty cute. The PSI is pretty, though not incredibly unique, and the same goes for the PSF. Overall, I give this pet a 7/10.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Sneak Peek of Webkinz Signature Bengal Cat and Adventure Park Valentine's Quest Grand Prize

The Signature Bengal Cat will come to stores in March 2012! What beautiful eyes and markings it has.

Also, Ganz has announced a sneak peek of what the grand prize for the Adventure Park Valentine's Quest is...


The Chocolate Factory Machine! Remember, the Valentine's Quest can be played by any Webkinz World member, regardless of if they have an Adventure Park pet or not!

Friday, January 20, 2012

Plush Image of Webkinz Welsh Corgi Posted at Webkinz Newz

The Webkinz Welsh Corgi will be in stores March 2012! It's perfectly made, with its big, perky ears, fluffy fur, shining round eyes, and short, small stature. I can't wait to find one in stores!

Thursday, January 19, 2012

WKN Posts Sneak Peek of Webkinz Radiant Rhino

The Webkinz Radiant Rhino will be in stores March 2012.

The electric blue is an awesome color on this pet. However, its sparkly tail and feet look a little out of place.