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.

Wednesday Updates: August 1, 2012

The second half of the Beach House Theme has been added to the W-Shop.

What about that boat closet (fridge?) next to the TV, and the chest under the mirror? We don't know where to find either.

The second half of the theme includes:
Beach House Beachview Window--450 KC Floor-to-ceiling, goes inside the wall, and even comes with two free plants!
Beach House Buoy Mirror--300 KC As usual for mirrors, it's much too high on the wall for your pet to see into it...but unusual for mirrors, it's actually pretty decently sized!
Beach House TV and Stand--650 KC A surprisingly cheap television for its design, it's kind of a wonder that it doesn't fall off of its stand but your pet is sure to love it anyway!
Inground Lap Pool--1,400 KC The most expensive item in the theme, it takes up  4x4 tiles (which is a lot of space, actually) and cannot be rotated. But, it goes indoors, outdoors, and underwater, is animated (you see the water rippling), and your pet can swim around in it! Plus, it only costs virtual money--all-in-all, it's a great deal.

I'm sorry about the horrible quality; this is the best I can do. At least you can understand the basics?

Here, have an animated GIF of it in action! 
Weathered Wood Bed--700 KC Because a theme is never complete until it has a bed!
Weathered Wood Dresser--450 KC It holds 8 articles of clothing.

Total cost of Beach House Theme: 6,820 KC

Ways to Save

• Don't buy the Hot Tub or the Pool. You'll save 2,150 KC for that.
• Use Coupons, of course.
• Use the Funky Girl Wallpaper instead of the Beach House Wallpaper. The Funky Girl walls look almost identical to the Beach House walls, but cost 150 KC less.
• Use the White Pine Wood flooring instead. It costs 150 KC less and is brighter, but less weathered.
• Combine pieces of the plain Beach theme and Blue and White Striped furniture pieces. Both themes will blend with this one, and they were made earlier, so they're cheaper. 
• See what PSI's you can match with this.
• Do the Beach House Theme Peek-A-Newz at Webkinz Newz, so you can get free furniture pieces from this theme and maybe some exclusive pieces, too!

New Theme Added to W-Shop: Beach House Theme

In yesterday's Wednesday update, a new and completely unexpected theme was added to the W-Shop! Behold: The Beach House theme!

The Beach House theme brings a refreshing and simple atmosphere to the room, using only two shades of brown, teal, white, and blue, with occasional golden and turquoise accents. The furniture is all weathered, but clean. Can't you just smell the sea salt in the air?

The theme contains the following items thus far:

Beach House Wallpaper/Flooring: 250 KC each
Weathered Wood End Table: 280 KC
Weathered Wood Coffee Table: 440 KC
Porthole Barrel Hot Tub: 750 KC
Beach House Striped Chair: 350 KC
Beach House Striped Couch: 550 KC
Total cost:  2,870 KC


The next half of the theme should be in by the next Wednesday update on August 1, but in the meantime, you could try adding the classic Blue Striped Bed/Table/Dresser to the room, or maybe mixing it with the Green Leaf theme, which is already meant to be part of a cabana resort, for a sort of a water/earth feel. Experiment!

Wednesday Updates: June 6, 2012

 Don't forget to log in today for your DiceKinz Trophy!

DiceKinz was sadly brought to retirement today, but players who log in can get a commemorative trophy to remember the game by.

A new game has been added to the Arcade.

This Webkinz Rockerz-themed game is called Rockerz Backstage Dash. In this Home Before Dark-based game, players guide the Rockerz pets to the party while collecting VIP passes along the way for extra points. This game does, in fact, reward players with a trophy--those who collect 4,000 or more points in a single game are given a Rockerz Backstage Pass Trophy, an exclusive and animated prize. Good luck, players!

Two new Challenges have been added.

If you really love a good challenge, then the next Mega Challenge has arrived. The second installment in the recently introduced series of Mega Challenges, it is called "Webkinz Wizard Academy", and is unlocked after the completion of the "Cheerleader Tryouts" Challenge. The rare Magic Cauldron Stove is one of the many prizes in store for aspiring wizards and witches of Webkinz World. 
After the completion of the previously mentioned Mega Challenge, one can do the "Roberta's Birthday" Challenge.

The Wizard Academy Challenge is definitely a blatant reference to Harry Potter--in the first list of tasks, you grow Pumpkins for Herbology, and you win a Wizard hat on a stool that looks like a cheerier version of the Sorting Hat. 

Two SPREE! prizes are scheduled for retirement. 

 

All SPREE! players had better put the pedal to the metal, because on July 4th, 2 prizes will be retired from the SPREE! shopping mall.
So if you have a young percussionist or shopaholic in your Webkinz home, then take note! The Designer Purse and Drum Set will be retired from the SPREE! mall on July 4. The Purse costs 140 Credits; the Drums, 500.

The second half of the Mega Modern Room Theme has been added.

The entire theme's cost ends up at 7,550 if you buy one of each item including wallpaper and floor, which is still pretty cheap.

The new items are...

Cubic Contour Cabinet--550 KC (and holds 10 clothing items)
Dehydrotrope Drink Bar--615 KC (you can put items on it)
Dehydrotrope Drink Bar Chair--200 KC (your pet can sit on it)
LED Entertainment Unit--900 KC (works like a regular TV; priciest item in the theme)
Mosaic Mirror Set--300 KC (decoration only)
Omni Glass Dining Chair--220 KC (your pet can sit on it)
Omni Glass Dining Table--680 KC (you can put items on it)
Oval Contour Cabinet--380 KC (and holds 10 clothing items)
Sonic Sound Waves Set--550 KC (plays music)
Stasis Seat--300 KC (your pet can sit on this item)

I went ahead and picked up the Sonic Sound Waves Set because it is the coolest W-Shop item I have ever seen. It is three tiles wide and one tile long. It actually plays not one, but three different songs! I was actually taken aback by that--I've never known a Webkinz World item to do that. The item is not animated when the songs play. To switch songs, click on the Set again.
Song 1--A faster, jazzier remix of the background music that plays in the SPREE! Shopping Mall. It features a more prominent bass guitar and hi-hat cymbals.
Song 2--A song that reminds me of a sunset during summer vacation. I really have no idea how to describe it.
Song 3--Featuring a saxophone, xylophone, and more drums, this song is slower and more relaxed.
Clicking on it a fourth time turns it off.

Wednesday Updates 23/05/12

A new, Deluxe-exclusive Arcade game has been added.

 

This game is called "Leapin' Llama", a side-scroller in which you help Lulu the Llama to race her way up a mountain while avoiding obstacles.
This game has a trophy! It is obtained by racing 1,500 meters.

The Llama League Cup can only be obtained once per account. It cannot be traded or sold.

There are also two known badges to be won.

The first half of the Mega Modern Room Theme has been introduced to the W-Shop.

I was bracing myself for high prices, and was surprised to find that this theme really doesn't cost much more than the average! To buy the entire first half of the theme, it costs 2,855 KC.

Cryonic Comfort Bed=750 KC
Luminorb Floor Lamp=345 KC
Mega Modern Flooring/Wall=250 KC each
Synthosphane Floor Vase=260 KC
Omni Glass Coffee Table=450 KC
Stasis Sofa=550 KC

I imagine the furniture would blend beautifully if matched with pieces of the Upscale Condo or City Styling themes, both found in the W-Shop as well!

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.

Wednesday Updates April 11 2012

The Spring 2012 Clothing Items Released To KinzStyle Outlet; Winter 2012 Line Retired 2 Weeks Earlier Than Announced

Not a large array of clothing this Spring, but what is offered is quite nice! I'm particularly fond of that Zum Buckled Belt.
They are, from upper left to lower right:
Tan Leather Skirt (200 KC)
Denim Dress (325 KC)
Striped Turtle Neck (180 KC)
Spiral Designer Dress (350 KC)
Laced Heels (250 KC)
Gray Cardigan (110 KC)
Polka Dot Rain Boots (125 KC) (does not come with rain puddle)
Polka Dot Rain Hat (90 KC)
Polka Dot Rain Coat (200 KC)
Zum Buckled Belt (75 KC)

In addition to these clothes, three pieces of WKN Exclusive clothing will be available somehow in the future, if you're interested in Springtime Laced Heels, a Springtime Leather Skirt, or a Springtime Cardigan. 

Additionally, the entire Winter 2012 line has been retired a full update later than expected! WKN announced that these clothes would be retired from the KinzStyle Outlet on April 25, but this is apparently no longer true. You can see all of these clothes in this LTW article.

A new Roleplaying room has been added to the Clubhouse. 

This new room is called the "Glam Boutique", and it's the perfect place to let your inner girly girl frolic. (Or to stay far far away from. The WKN article uses the word "glam/glamorous" 7 times not including the headline, so...)
There are lines for a stylist, a receptionist, and a client.

Webkinz have hair. Invisible hair. It's canon!(?)

Congrats, random Jellybean Puppy/Pig/Tawny Pup/Chipmunk, you're in the news. (I'm the Okapi.)

 Webkinz has released a new Lite App for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. 

This game is called "Cloud Corral", and it's free to play up to level 5. It is not in the Webkinz World Arcade, too--app only!

Shiny Zumbuddy! His name is Zoom.

In this game, you need "ample wit and skill" to defeat those clouds sent in by Nafaria. How? We dunno; WKN wasn't too detailed. Buy purchasing the full version of Cloud Corral, you can collect KinzCash to send to your Webkinz World account.

The second half of the Creative Studio theme has been released in the W-Shop.

It consists of :

-Art Easel, 200 KC. Click on it and it will paint a picture for you.
-Art Painting Wall Art, 90 KC. Features the same scene the Art Easel paints.
-Art Station, 400 KC.
-Beanstalk Art Poster, 60 KC. 
-Ice Sculpture Fridge, 780 KC. Can store 6 food items.
-Music Guitar Table, 375 KC. Works like any ol' table.
-Music Note Chair, 250 KC.
-Music Note Wall Art, 50 KC.
-Potter Kiln Oven, 350 KC. Operates like an ordinary oven.
-Potter's Wheel, 550 KC. Complete with chair to sit on.
-Theatre Bed, 800 KC. Exactly what it says on the tin.

So for the price of 7,175 KC to buy the entirety of a creative, innovative theme, that's not too bad!

A new Video Challenge has been added for "Mustache Louie".

By watching the POTM video for the Schnauzer, the Pet for January 2010, and answering some trivia, you will win this Pretty Flower Dress here for your Webkinz pet.

Wednesday Updates 28/3/2012

A ton of new items have been added to SPREE!

This is the first time new items have been added to the game since its debut. They are as follows:

Pink Scooter (950 credits)
Scooter Helmet (90 credits)
Dragon Queen Robe (400 credits)
Raziel Topiary (1,200 credits)
Sand Castle Sofa (650 credits)

The Wheel of WOW has gotten a makeover and a new system.

The "Wheel of WOW" announcement remains the same, but the Wheel of WOW got a facelift today, giving it a sleeker logo, removing the advertisements on the sides, making it spin faster, and changing the look of the windows.

A new feature has been added to the Wheel, too: apparently, by spinning the Wheel 15 times, one wins a Daily Kinzcare prize.

The first half of the Creative Studio theme has been added to the W-Shop.

Sneak peeks for the rest of the theme using Preview? Denied~

The theme contains:
-Art Paint Palette Rug (350 KC)
-Art Sink (475 KC) (both interactive and decoration only! How does that work?)
-Creative Studio Flooring/Walls (150 KC each)
-Fashion Fabric Rolls (285 KC)
-Fashion Mannequin (450 KC)
-Fashion Sewing Machine (600 KC)
-Music Notes Sofa (750 KC)
-Volcano Poster (60 KC) (it's a ceiling-to-floor poster; pretty nice for the price)

In the Kinzville Times article about the theme, we can see that a sort of a cubby for paint, a Beanstalk poster, and a theater-themed bed will be included in the second half of the theme, which will come out in the next Wednesday update on April 11, 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.

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. 

Wednesday Updates: October 26, 2011

Webkinz Newz has released the image for the Fabled Goose.

As in, Mother Goose. Note the music note shaped watermelon seeds.

 This new pet is a contest-prize-only pet, exclusive to the Parent Club, which is hosting four contests for a chance to win this pet. The Fabled Goose comes with a Story Time Throne and some Sing Along Snacks for dinner. You must be 18 or older to participate in these contests.
This pet is the third contest-prize-only pet, the first two being the Silk Sparrow and the Sparkling Pegasus, and the Fabled Goose is so far the only pet of its kind to be Parent Club exclusive.


Five new recipes have been added to the Clothing Machine.
These recipes are the Super Funky Hoodie, the Rockin' Fringe Vest, the Dazzling Neon Tutu, the Racecar Driver Outfit, and the Pretty Plaid Gown.  The images for the Racecar Driver Outfit and the Pretty Plaid Gown are currently nowhere to be found, but we can bring you the images of the first three outfits.

I am quite fond of that tutu. I bet it will match wonderfully with the Hoodie!

There is a new theme at the W-Shop. 
This theme is the "Aquatic Expedition" theme, and can only be put in underwater rooms. (if you don't have an underwater room, you need to adopt a fish or other aquatic animal to be able to buy one.)

 What's really neat about this theme is that the pieces of it glow. So far, the only pieces of the theme that can be bought are:

•  Aquatic Living Room Rug--320 KC
• Deep Sea Divider--300 KC
• Deep Sea TV--1,100 KC
• Tentacle Table--750 KC
•  Aquatic Expedition Wallpaper--250 KC
• Deep Sea Dining Chair--115 KC
• Luminous Lamp--225 KC

The Aquatic Expedition theme is, so far, the third underwater-only theme, the first two being the Underwater Room and the Royal Undersea theme.   

Wednesday Updates September 28 2011

The rules for Spree! have changed.

Previously, when a player landed on a space for a shopping bag they already had, their turn was over.

Now, when landing on a shopping bag they already have, the player will be able to roll a special die, allowing them to move forwards or backwards, earn KinzCash, or even get a Shopping Bag they don't have!
 

Awesome!

Halloween items have arrived in Webkinz World!

There are new costumes at the KinzStyle Outlet.
There have been 3 new costumes added for 2011...

Ladybug Costume

Ladybug Dress: 320 KC

Ladybug Headband: 80 KC

Ladybug Shoes: 150 KC

Martian Costume

Martian Costume: 350 KC
Martian Headband: 80 KC
Martian Space Boots: 150 KC

Mummy Costume

Mummy Costume: 275 KC
Mummy Foot Wraps: 75 KC
Mummy Mask: 95 KC

Along with these new costumes, we also have three that have returned from 2010: the Candy Corn Witch outfit, X-Ray Outfit, and Zombie Costume.



There is also a new Halloween theme at the W-Shop!

The following items have returned from Halloween 2010:
Cold Flames Cauldron---1,300 KC
Cursed Cradle---1,313 KC
Ghastly Grave---1,013 KC
Witch's Banquet Place Setting---125 KC

The following items are new for 2011!
Bloodcurdling Bat Sticker---113 KC
Bone Chilling Fridge---750 KC
Creepy Cursed Chair---250 KC
 Freaky Full Moon Window---350 KC
Frightening Fireplace---1,133 KC
Haunted House Table---1,150 KC
Horrifying Halloween Flooring---350 KC
Horrifying Halloween Wallpaper---350 KC
Jack O' Lantern Candelabra--285 KC
Jack O' Lantern Wall Sticker---113 KC
Mad Scientist Workstation---1,313 KC
Scary Specter Wall Sticker---113 KC
Spider Webbed Bookshelf---666 KC
Super Scary Stove---1,031 KC
Terrifying Torch---390 KC
Keep in mind that, being seasonal items, the Halloween items and clothing will disappear after Halloween, and there's no telling what will return next year, so get them while you can!

Wednesday Updates August 31

The October 2011 POTM is the Webkinz Black Cat. 
This is the first time in Webkinz history that a Seasonal pet has been made the Pet of the Month!

There will be a new Curio Shop Only theme soon!

Coming soon to the Curio Shop, the Neo-Gothic theme is a beautiful bold black and pink colored arrangement of intricately illustrated interior design. 

There is a new Click-To-Win event at Webkinz Newz! 

On August 31 and September 1st and 2nd, go to Webkinz Newz and catch the floating Tour Van to win a Spree Dirt Road tile. One prize per account per day.

On September 4, catch the same van for a Red Road Trip Hat. On September 5, the prize is a Red Road Trip Tee Shirt. One prize per account per day. These are the last Road Trip prizes for the year, so catch them while you can!  




  There is a new Treasure Hunt at Webkinz Newz!
The Treasure Hunt begins today, August 31, and ends September 30, 2011. 
The prize is a Mach One Turtle, a Series 2 Figure. The Turtle comes with a Desktop Antique Plane!  
   

Quite a Few Updates Wednesday, August 3

There were quite a few updates this Wednesday in Webkinz World.


FIRST UP!

The eStore (the one already in WW) has been updated. 

You can now buy virtual Mazin' Hamsters, pets, charms and figurines directly from the eStore in Webkinz World. 

There's a new theme at the W-Shop!
Come to think of it, there's a new theme every month. 
Anyhow, this theme is the Super Fan Theme. 

I really do like the theme--it's like an upgraded version of the Trading Card themes. What do you think?
Crazy for Webkinz Carpet---525 KC
Devoted to Webkinz Sofa---950 KC
Superfan Study Station---420 KC
Superfan Swivel Chair---175 KC
Superfan Wallpaper--125 KC
Webkinz World Widescreen---1225 KC
Superfan Flooring---150 KC
The second half should appear during the next major update, which is August 17.

The Rooster POTM Video is now working at Webkinz Newz. 
Now you can listen to the August 2011 Pet of the Month, the Rooster, sing "It's A Beautiful Day" at Webkinz Newz. Afterward, answer some trivia to win a Farmer's Wife Straw Hat for your pet. 

5 new recipes have been added. 
They are Mataruck-Lucks, Glopsrisma, Keeleebabs, Wanapaneer, and Worblewraps. 2 are made on the stove, 2 in the blender, and one on the sandwich maker. 

There are 5 new Adoption Exclusives at the Wish Factory. 
They are the Speedy Scooter, Enchanted Garden Fountain, Happily Ever After Cake, Wild Water Ski, and Bubble Wrap Chair. For some reason, however, the Bubble Wrap Chair only goes in underwater rooms, not indoor rooms. Ganz has stated that they are looking into the issue. 


In additional news, for some reason, the Yellow Springtime Chick is available at the eStore again. 
What is strange about this is that the Chick is a Seasonal eStore Pet, last sold in March 2011. Also, a Blue Springtime Chick and Purple Springtime Chick were for sale also. This time, just the Yellow Chick is for sale. 

And, last but not least...
The PSI and PSF for all the September 2011 Pets have been revealed!
In a surprise move, they are all revealed at the same time! 
First, the Brilliant Bandit...

Eh. The dress is cool, but I'm still not liking the sequins.

       

...And then the Dodo Bird.

I love the PSI! Clever.

And now the Harmony Puppy!

The pet's still cute as ever!

Now, the Signature pet for the month, the Black Footed Ferret.

The ferret looks really cool, and the PSI looks nifty!

And then we have a pet that wasn't announced previously: The Big Top Elephant. This is a Virtual-Only pet, and we haven't been told how one would go about getting one.

Cute~

  

Wednesday Updates: July 20 2011

Applause to all who are able to read this week's W-Tales.

The second half of the CampKinz theme is now for sale at the W-Shop!

This contains:
CampKinz Activity Board--275 KC. Decoration only.
CampKinz Cabin Flooring--150 KC.
CampKinz Cabin Walls--150 KC.
CampKinz Cooler--450 KC. Decoration only.
CampKinz Cot--545 KC. Use this item to let your pet sleep.
CampKinz First Aid Kit--150 KC. Decoration only.
CampKinz Flag Pole--225 KC.
CampKinz Lantern--135 KC.
CampKinz Outdoor Kitchen Set--685 KC. Decoration only.
CampKinz Water Raft--1235 KC. Your pet can ride in this item.


The Wheel of Wow is no longer Smurf-ified
So if you got a Smurf prize from it, better hang onto it. 

Wednesday Updates: July 6 2011

To start, the first half of a brand-new theme has been added to the W-Shop! 

It's the CampKinz theme! Cue lots of cheering from me, who has been waiting forever for a theme like this.

So far, the theme, which is outdoors or treetop only, consists of:
CampKinz Archery Range--325 KC. Decoration only
CampKinz BBQ Grill--630 KC. Can be used to cook food for your pet.
CampKinz Dead End Trail--125 KC.
CampKinz Fishing Chair--640 KC. Your pet can sit on this item.
CampKinz Marshmallow Pit--550 KC. Animated item. (Actually "anmiated", due to a typo.)
CampKinz Nature Trail--150 KC.
CampKinz Picnic Bench--280 KC. Your pet can sit on this item.
CampKinz Picnic Table--600 KC. Decoration only.
CampKinz Curvy Trail--150 KC.


A new treasure hunt has been added. 
The prize is a virtual Koala Archaeologist figurine. The contest begins today and will end August 2, 2011. 
The only downside is that the hunt has been removed for repairs, after players who made it to clue #3 were just being sent back to clue #1. 
There's still time to complete the Treasure Hunt for the Dear Diary Leopard Figurine, however! Hurry, because this hunt ends July 15. 

The Wheel of WOW has been Smurfified!

You may have noticed the floating Smurfs that have been flying around Webkinz World for a while. Well, now the Wheel of WOW has been updated to match. 

Contests!
 1. Rooster Contest--Running from July 1 to July 31. Submit a list of your top 10 favorite activities to do at camp, and you could be randomly selected to win 1 of 5 codes for a Virtual Rooster. The Rooster is the POTM for August. Here are the Rules. (though why it says the prize is either a Winged Tee or, more rarely, a Zilma Sweet Zum, is beyond me...)


2. My Great Webkinz Collection Contest: Starts July 6, ends July 13. From the Webkinz Newz....Show off your Webkinz collection in a creative way and you could win a virtual code for the Webkinz pet of your choice (the Prize)! Your choice is limited to regular Webkinz pets that are normally sold as plush, and non-promotional eStore pets. Signature, Signature Endangered and promotional pets are not eligible prizes.
Here are the Rules.
3. CampKinz Room Design. Starts July 8, and ends July 10. Design a room using at least 1 item from the CampKinz theme, and you could win a Camping Prize Pack. Any room can be used, but you must use only W-Shop items (retired items are OK.) Here are the Rules.
Enter these contests here!