Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts

Friday, December 14, 2012

Ms. Birdy's Countdown to Christmas: Day 1

Ms. Birdy has arrived in the clubhouse!


Go to the Santakinz room and you will find her there (if you don't, wait for a few minutes--she appears, stays around for a minute, disappears, and then comes back about five minutes later). Click on her and she will give you a Countdown To Christmas prize that you can only get today.

 This event will keep going until December 25, so keep coming back daily to get all of the prizes! If you do, you'll get a bonus badge for your My Page.

2012 marks the third year in a row that this event has occurred.

 

Players today are also surprised to find a gift from another game of Ganz's, called Nakamas. 

This gift is a Huggy Hoodie that the player will find upon logging in. 


Check after the page break for today's prize!


On the first day of Kinzmas, Ms. Birdy gave to me...

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Wednesday Updates: September 26, 2012

The Fall Clothing and Halloween Costumes are here!


The second half of the clothing line should arrive in the next update on October 10.

The regular clothing items are not quite as inexpensive as last year's surprisingly low-cost Fall clothing prices...


Berry Pickin' Galoshes---140 KC
Big Blue Bow Belt----60 KC
Boy's Navy Cardigan and Scarf---190 KC
Fallen Leaves Headband---50 KC
Hunter Green Hiker Shoes---215 KC
Orange Sporty Warm-Up Zippy---175
Pink Punk Riot Dress---200 KC
Rainbow Spirals Tee--100 KC
Rusty Red Tam---90 KC


All of the current Halloween costume choices are from last year:
Egyptian Mummy Costume---445 total
275 for costume; 75 for shoes; 95 for mask
Ladybug Costume---550 total
320 for costume; 150 for shoes; 80 for headband
Martian Costume--580 total
350 for costume; 80 for headband; 150 for boots
X-Ray Costume---350 KC

The costumes that did not return from 2011 are the classic Candy Corn Witch Costume and the Zombie Costume.

The Halloween Theme is here!

Or the first half of it, anyway. Almost all of these items have returned from last year, with about three new ones. This theme is not for the faint of heart--or of wallet; buying one of every item will cost you a whopping 11,527 KinzCash.

From last year, we have...
Bone Chilling Fridge---750 KC
Cold Flames Cauldron---1,300 KC
Creepy Cursed Chair---250 KC
Freaky Full Moon Window---350 KC
Frightening Fireplace---1,133 KC [animated!]
Ghastly Grave--1,013 KC [animated!]
Haunted House Table---1,150 KC [animated; cannot be rotated]
Horrifying Halloween Flooring/Wallpaper---350 KC each
Jack O'Lantern Candelabra---285 KC [animated!]
Jack O'Lantern Wall Sticker---113 KC
Mad Scientist Workstation---1,313 KC [animated!]
Scary Specter Wall Sticker---113 KC
Spider Webbed Bookshelf---666 KC [animated!] and we wonder how they got that one past
Terrifying Torch---390 KC [animated!]
Witch's Banquet Place Setting---125 KC 
Super Scary Stove---1,031 [works like a regular stove]

New to the theme...
Green Ooze Puddle---95 KC [goes on the floor like a rug]
Slimy Sink---750 [works like a regular sink despite the slime]

 

Eager Beavers Announce Future Change to Kinzville!

According to Nuts and Bolts, the hosts of the game Eager Beaver, a great change that will "change the face of Kinzville" is going to occur on October 17, 2012.

We have no idea what this change is but cross your fingers that it isn't a total conversion to 3-D graphics because there will be a lot of boycotting if that happens. Most of it will be from me.

And now for something completely different: a Pokemon promotion!

I was surprised, too! To promote the US release of Pokemon Black and White 2, players who have not blocked 3rd party ads on their accounts will see a floating Pokeball from September 26 to October 21st. And the what is the prize for clicking on it? A Pokeball to put in your pet's room? An Oran Berry to feed to them (automatically increasing their health by 10)? A plush Pikachu? A Pokedex? A copy of Pokemon Special? Misty's overalls? The hat from the protagonist of Emerald, which would look adorable on your pet?






Nope. You get 50 KinzCash.

Monday, September 3, 2012

PSI & PSF for October 2012 Rockerz and Signature; Halloween Virtual Pet; Snowflake Puppy Revealed!

Starting off, we have October 2012's Signature Pet, the African Wild Dog!


This hound has taken the hunt to an all new level with its PSI, the Gyrostalker! When the day is done, it settles down to a dinner of Wild Beast Brisket.

Or you could stick to something more urban, with the Rockerz Bunny and its PSI, Boom Box Bed, and PSF, Microphone Snow Cone!


If you'd rather spend the day at the beach instead, then the Rockerz Dog can help get the party started with its PSI, the Reggae DJ Booth! Maybe it'll share some of its PSF, Spicy Chicken and Rice?

If you'd like some more life in your party, then the Rockerz Poodle is for you! Get some Disco Ball Cereal to energize, then get out there on the Disco Dance Floor!



But we all know that home is where the heart is...so head on over to the Rockerz Horse concert, where you're sure to feel at home! With its Country Banjo Stage PSI and Blueberry and Bluegrass Cobbler, you'll have a mighty fine time!

For the 2012 Holidays, share some Snowflake Frosted Cookies with the merry Snowflake Puppy, then watch the snow fall from its PSI, Snowy Globe Chair.

For all of the major holidays celebrated in Webkinz World--October, Christmas, Valentine's Day, and St. Patrick's Day--there is a plush Webkinz, and a virtual-only Webkinz for each.

Take a deep breath, now.
One, two, three...
Squee!
Others may not find it so cute, but keep in mind this is my favorite Webkinz pet, made for my favorite season, modeled after my favorite candy. I. Am. Sold.
The Candy Corn Mouse is Halloween 2012's eStore pet, announced on Facebook, and comes with Petrifying Popcorn to nibble on and a Pumpkin Carving Station! Carrying on the tradition of Webkinz Mice coming with tables for PSI.
Now we just need a Mouse with hearts for ears and a Mouse with shamrocks on its paws!

Friday, August 24, 2012

October 2012 Pets Announced!

Good news for dog lovers, because this October adds 7 colorful canines to the list! (Fun Fact: this means there are 133 different Webkinz dogs! This includes Signatures and Wolves, but not Lil'Kinz...think you can name them all?)


Our first pet is the Meerkat! We actually already know how this little guy looks online, due to his image being leaked in Webkinz World's newspaper before the plush was even announced:


The second is the Grape Soda Pup, which cute and looks very cuddly, but is essentially a purple Cream Soda Pup (August 2010 release).



The third is the Spotted Spaniel, which is pretty darn cute!


The fourth is an addition to the Wolves: the Black Wolf!


October's Signature pet is the Signature African Wild Dog! Just look at those ears!

Still holding out hope for a Holiday Cat, though.

Also to be released in October is the Holiday pet for 2012: The Snowflake Pup!


And if you think that's a lot of dogs: wait, there's more! We'll also be seeing the Fall 2012 Rockerz Pets in October!


Get down with the funky Rockerz Poodle, which represents the days of disco! Note the disco ball on its tail--clever!


Next up is the Rockerz Bunny, which represents hip-hop! Get it, because...it's a bunny, and...bunnies hop...yeah. And yes. It actually comes with a dollar sign necklace.


The words on it say "Island Rhythm".

Or perhaps you'd rather have a Rockerz Dog, who represents reggae?

Applejack what happened to you

Or a Rockerz Horse, who represents country and has a very pretty design?

By now, there are pets for the following genres:
  • Reggae/Dog
  • Country/Horse
  • Hip-Hop/Rabbit
  • Disco/Poodle
  • Punk/Monkey/Cat
  • Pop/Papillion
  • Indie/Cow
  • Rock/Lion
  • Metal(?)/Bulldog
  • Pop2/A dog with a stunning resemblance to a certain purple-clad individual with a large following of preteen females

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Valentine's Day Gift Boxes Arrive in Webkinz World

As usual, the Valentine's Day gift boxes have arrived in Webkinz World today. Check after the break if you would like to see what the gift box contains.

In a side note, this is the 200th post made on this blog.

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Lots of Exciting Updates in Webkinz World!

 We at Let's Talk Webkinz hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
 
 The Christmas Theme has been released at the W-Shop.
Oh my. I must say that this year's Christmas theme is amazing! At longest last, we have been provided with play houses for Webkinz to play in...and at a very modest price, too!
This year's theme is called the Christmas Carol theme. It only goes outdoors or in treetop rooms, but the design uses these limits for a good purpose.
Have a look:
See? We get little shops and a fancy fountain! Plus cobblestones! Thank you, Ganz!
 Here are the items and their prices:

Cheery Christmas Home: 350 KC
Darling Garland Home: 375 KC
Festive Fountain: 265 KC
Festive Sidewalk Lamp: 200 KC
Festive Sidewalk Tree: 190 KC
Festive Wreath Home: 375 KC
Fine Clothing Shop: 400 KC
Frosted Window Home: 345 KC
Gourmet Food Shop: 345 KC
Holiday Toy Shop: 425 KC
Snowy Holiday Fence: 190 KC
Tasty Treat Cart: 395 KC
Town Square Bench: 200 KC
Town Square Chair: 100 KC
Town Square Tree: 500 KC
Christmas Carol Cobblestones: 150 KC (they take up a quarter of the yard!)
Town Bulletin Board: 180 KC
The windows of the houses light up when clicked on!
Ganz has changed the programming of the Adventure Park mini-quests:
You may now send a mini-quest to anybody on your friends list, if they have an Adventure Park pet or not!

There are also a few more challenges...
The Tidy Up, Shopping Spree, Lights...Camera...Action!, Keep Kinzville Clean, Picnic with Cowabelle, and Webkinz World Beauty Pageant challenges have been added! 
Also, a great piece of news for Webkinz players still on the Teacher's Pet challenge: The challenge "send your pet to recess", which can take a maximum of 15 days to do, has been changed to "feed your pet 10 apples". Huzzah! 
Of course, log in today to find your Thanksgiving Gift Basket and an Arthur Christmas gift!
 If it is November 24 in your account's time zone, you'll get this gift no matter when Thanksgiving is observed in your area. The Thanksgiving gift contains two food items: Chocolate Pecan Pie and Thanksgiving Dinner, and a furniture piece: Cornucopia Chair. The Arthur Christmas gift contains a letter to Santakinz (decoration), a chattering teeth toy (decoration) and a Candy Cane (food).
There are no clothing items in this year's basket, but don't distress! Webkinz Newz is holding a click-to-win for a Turkey hat on November 24, 25, 27, and 28. 

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

January 2012 Pets Revealed!

Ganz has just released the plush images for the January 2012 Webkinz! Looks like we're getting a ton of them, with 8 pets and a Signature!
Airedale Terrier
Fantastic! Gotta love the terriers. ^ ^

Blossom Sea Turtle
Cute smile. I love the design of its shell!

Charming Panda
A nice new addition to the families of Webkinz Panda collectors, but nothing that really stands out.

Cotton Candy Puppy
Gasp! The colors! The texture! That face! :D It's amazing!

Darling Dino
Oh, there you are, Darling Dino. As you may remember, this was supposed to be a December 2011 release, but it got moved.

Holland Lop Bunny
Simple, yet charming!

Mohawk Puppy
*applause*
The colors blend well, and the tufts of fur are a fine touch.

White Tiger
Eh...once again, a cool pet, but nothing all that unique. Something about that gaze...

Signature Siberian Husky
Huzzah, huzzah! A long-anticipated pet finally makes its debut. And a very pretty coat of fur it sports, too!

And, last but not least, the Valentine's Day 2012 pet...

The Eluvant.
 The heart shaped ears are a nice touch.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Poinsettia Lion PSI and PSF Revealed!

Ganz Y U NO post Bubblegumasaurus PSI and PSF

This new pet, the Poinsettia Lion, is the eStore pet for Christmas.We don't know when it will be for sale, but once we do, we'll update this post.
This festive friend comes with a Gingerbread Oven to bake with, and Festive Fruit Cake to eat!

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Thanksgiving Treasure Hunt

Webkinz Newz has just posted a new Treasure Hunt! This is the Thanksgiving Treasure Hunt, and the prize is a Chow Down Duck Figure. The Treasure Hunt runs from November 6 to December 5, 2011.

Monday, October 31, 2011

Halloween Arrives in Webkinz World!

Players logging into their accounts today should find their Halloween gifts waiting for them in their docks. 
Unless you have an Asian account; if this is the case, Halloween was yesterday. 
I won't post pictures of the Halloween Gifts until tomorrow, so nobody has the surprise ruined for them. 

Now, for more details on Halloween in Webkinz World...

  • The Halloween Theme will be available until November 7, 2011. After that date, all items in the theme will disappear until next Halloween. As with any seasonal theme, there is no way to tell what will return next year and what won't, so stock up now!
  • The Halloween Mission continues until November 5.
  • The Clubhouse Ghost will cease to appear after today, so if you don't have your Jack-O'-Lantern yet, go and get the rest of the candy. The time has been shortened to a 1 hour wait between candies, so if you already got a few candies, then it shouldn't take too long. 
  • For some reason, the Super Wheel, which has appeared in previous Halloweens since 2009, decided not to show up this year. Alas. 

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Halloween Updates in WW and Webkinz Newz

Included in these updates are:
The Ghost returning to the Webkinz Clubhouse
A sneak-peek of a new pet
Click-To-Win, with prizes including eStore costume pieces

 The Ghost has returned to the Clubhouse.
Every Halloween, a Ghost will appear in the Clubhouse. The way this works is that you just hang out in one room (or hop from room to room like a frog playing hopscotch, if you prefer) and eventually, the Ghost will appear. Click on him when he does show up, and he'll give you a piece of candy. Upon collecting 12 pieces of candy, the player is rewarded with a Jack-O'-Lantern they can carve and display in their WW room. In 2010, Spooky the Mazin' Hamster replaced the Ghost, but for 2011, the Ghost is giving the candy.

In past years, a piece of candy could be collected once every three hours, and the time limit would shorten as the days neared to Halloween. This year, it appears that the programmers can't decide what the time limit is--some people can collect multiple pieces of candy at a time, others must wait one hour between candies, others must wait three. Ganz has acknowledged this issue and has reported that they are investigating it.
Edit: It appears that the limit is sticking strictly to 3 hours between candies.


If you don't want to wait for the candy, you may buy the pieces at 1,000 eStore points (1$) apiece. It will take 36 hours to get all 12 pieces of candy if you get each piece one after the other.

One of the December 2011 Webkinz pets has been revealed at Webkinz Newz.
This pet is called the "Darling Dino", and...I have nothing more I wish to add to this. Here, have a picture.
Methinks Webkinz Jr.
Hey, at least it's a new dinosaur! ^ ^

There's a new Click-To-Win at Webkinz Newz. 

In this Click-To-Win, you search for Spooky the Mazin' Hamster's head floating around Webkinz Newz. 
As always, one prize per account per day, and some prizes are rarer than others. Spooky will be flying October 20-31, and not on October 22, 25, or 29. 
Here are the prizes:
Any one of the items from the W-Shop Halloween theme, including new items. (does this mean you can win them regardless of if they are retired or not?)
The full Modern Vampire costume
Otherwise found at the eStore for 6,500 points
or the full Vogue Vampire costume!
Otherwise found at the eStore for 6,500 points




Saturday, July 16, 2011

Christmas in July!

It's Christmas in July at the Ganz eStore! This means that most items that are only available during the Christmas Season can be bought during the summer, including Christmas pets such as the Holiday Husky, Mistletoe Mouse and the Minty Reindeer! As the banner says, this event will last from July 15 to July 18.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

All Day, Every Day Daily Activities Begin in Webkinz World

Happy Victoria Day to our Canadian readers!
Victoria Day is sometimes considered the beginning of Summer in Canada, which means the start of Summer in Webkinz World, too, even though observant players have noticed that the outdoor scenery changed from Spring to Summer many a week ago.

So, since Summer has begun in WW, this means that Daily Activities begin every weekend and weekday in Webkinz World at 9 AM KT, and end at 10 PM KT. What fun!

Also, today is a Super School Day at the Kinzville Academy. This means that all successful classes are considered to be 2 classes!