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By Justin Ever since Ganz changed the Deluxe Membership "gift date" to the first of the month for all Webkinz Deluxe members, our users have wondered what happens to those whose Deluxe Membership expires during a particular month -- do they still get the gift?   Thanks to @sammymc83 on Twitter (sam...

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By FIA Congratulations to Elaine, Emily, Rob, Gabrielle, and Kaylee on being selected as winners on the Webkinz Newz "My Page Design" Contest.  Ganz has sent each one of them an adoption code for a Webkinz Woolly Mammoth.     To see their winning entries, please visit the Webkinz Newz Contest page...

By FIA Ganz has announced that the following "extra" items will be available for sale at the Ganz eStore (www.ganzestore.com) on Sunday, June 29th:     Webkinz:  Purple Floral Fox, Pearl PupSmilies:  Cat Smilies, Dog SmiliesExclusives:  Molten Lava Volcano, KinzCoaster, Minnow Cove, Deep S...

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By FIA It's Surprise Saturday at the Ganz eStore (www.ganzestore.com) and the following "extra" items are for sale:     Webkinz:  Purple Floral Fox, Pearl PupSmilies:  Cat Smilies, Dog SmiliesExclusives:  Playland Ball Pool, Bounding Big Top Cannon, Minnow CoveCharm Codes:  Magic W, White...

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By FIA The recent Curio Shop update seems to have confused poor old Arte.  As we all know, he doesn't seem to handle programming changes well, and this week's update was no exception.   When the Asian accounts hit 4pm just a few minutes ago, a time that Arte has been indicating he would have a Rare item...

By FIA Earlier this week we brought you news that a "Media Downloads" section was briefly listed in the menu of the Ganz eStore, but that it quickly disapeared before anyone could figure out what it was all about.  Tonight we can tell you that this section has been added back to the eStore, and now so...

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By FIA A new contest is coming to the Webkinz Newz site this weekend.  Ganz wants to know which of your Webkinz pets you believe deserves an Apple Pie Superbed, and why.  Five lucky winners, those with the most original and creative ideas, will receive an Apple Pie Superbed for their accounts.   Entr...

By Justin The second of the August 2009 pets has been officially announced by Ganz.  Along with the previously-announced Webkinz Silversoft Cat, we now have the Webkinz Iguana coming to stores in August 2009!

By Justin A little background to catch you all up.  Late last week, we published an article containing the details of a long conversation that one of our Webkinz Forum members had with a Webkinz Customer Support Supervisor -- Webkinz Member has Interesting Conversation with Webkinz Supervisor. Th...

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By FIA Ganz has announced that the following "extra" items will be for sale    at the Ganz eStore (www.ganzestore.com) on Sunday, June 14th:     Webkinz:  Phoenix, Pearl PuplExclusives:  Playland Ball Pool, Bounding Big Top Cannon, Fountain of WOW, High End Counter, Circus Dining TableCharm...

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By FIA Ganz has announced that the following "extra" items will be for sale    at the Ganz eStore (www.ganzestore.com) on Saturday, June 13th.     Webkinz:  Phoenix, Pearl PupExclusives:  Ice Cream Tree Replica, Alchemist's Stove, Hologram Projector, Giant ChairCharm Codes:  Golden Retrie...

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By FIA Ganz has announced that they will be holding a "Father's Day" contest on the Webkinz Newz site on June 13th and 14th.     Just tell Ganz in 1000 characters or less about the "wackiest, craziest" Father's Day gift you can think of.  The prize for this contest is a Fred Rover Living Room Set.  For co...

By FIA Nine new items have been added to the wShop as part of a new "General Store" theme.  Players can now decorate with an Antique Store Clock, Colorful Candy Barrel, Delicious Store Desserts Display, General Store Flooring, General Store Wallpaper, Store Bread Display, Store Checkout Coun...

By FIA It's Super Sunday at the Ganz eStore (www.ganzestore.com) and the following "extra" items are for sale:     Webkinz:  Emerald Lab, GriffinExclusives:  Super Sushi Bar, Super Sushi Chair, Super Sushi Set, Jelly Bean Plant Seeds, Griffin House Tapestry, Giant Chair, Alchemist's StoveM...

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By FIA Ganz has announced that the following "extra" items will be for sale at the Ganz eStore (www.ganzestore.com) on Saturday, May 30th:     Webkinz:  Griffin, Emerald LabExclusives:  Grifin House Tapestry, Sushi Bar Set, Epic Shipwreck, Jelly Bean Seeds, Flower Power Sofa Set, Flower Pow...

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By FIA Despite Ganz' assurances that the problem with Doug stealing gems had been corrected, it appears he has returned to his old ways.  On the Webkinz Newz this morning Ganz announced "We have fixed this issue", but so far this morning, every WI member who has reported on meeting up with Doug in t...

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By FIA As our members are scrambling to figure out exactly how the new Gem Exchange feature works, a disturbing trend has been discovered.  During the trade, Doug asks if you would like to trade "one" of a particular gem for a prize.  If you say yes, he will remove all of that type of gem from your colle...

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By FIA The eStore Webkinz line-up will soon have a new addition:  the Rainforest Boa.  The Pet Specific Item for this new snake will be a Radiant Rose Bush, and the Pet Special Food will be Coiled Curley Fries.

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By FIA Ganz has announced that the following "extra" items will be for sale at the Ganz eStore (www.ganzestore.com) on Saturday, May 23rd:     Webkinz:  Purple Floral Fox, Emerald LabExclusives:  Origami Waterwheel, Fountain of WOW, Sparkling Tiara, Bounding Big Top CannonCharm Codes:  Pan...

By Justin After sending out all of the Private Messages to the winners of the two contests that closed yesterday, I realized that we'd be going through this whole Holiday weekend without a contest running... and that just wasn't right!   Since all of us are looking forward to summer, this weekend needs...

By Justin Our contest sponsored by the Toronto Blue Jays has come to a close and we've selected the two lucky winners of the Webkinz Cocker Spaniels, with limited edition Blue Jays collars! 85% of you answered the trivia question correctly.   Q: What infamous mistake was made during game 2 of the 1992...

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By FIA Do you have a Webkinz Jr. account?  Are you thinking about   buying a Webkinz Jr.?  Are you asking yourself "What is Webkinz   Jr.?"  Whatever you answered to these questions, we'd like to   invite you to come on in to our forum and visit our Webkinz Jr.   section (click HERE).     The Webkin...

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By FIA It's Super Sunday at the Ganz eStore (www.ganzestore.com), and the following "extra" items are for sale:       Webkinz:  Grey Wolf, Emerald LabExclusives:  Prince Costume, Circus Organ Grinder, High End Sandwich Maker, KinzCoaster, Playland Ball PoolCharm Codes:  Monkey, Wheel of WO...

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By FIA Ganz has announced that the WebkinzGriffin will be for sale at the Ganz eStore (www.ganzestore.com) on Wednesday, May 6th.   The Griffin House Tapestry will also be for sale.     UPDATE:  The Emerald Lab is also for sale.  And, for the first time ever, the Flying Carpet we told you about last w...

By FIA The new "City Styling Theme" that was added to the wShop last week is fun to decorate with, but, as many of our members have discovered, a glitch with one of the items can make finding the perfect furniture arrangement a bit difficult.  The new Bright Ideas Lamp seems to have a programming p...

By FIA If you signed up for a one month Deluxe Membership and received a notice that your membership is about to expire, you may want to wait a day or two before you process a renewal.  We are receiving widespread reports from members who, after being prompted by an e-mail to renew their accounts, ha...

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By Justin Ganz updated the KinzPost section of Webkinz World last night, as well.  There are 4 new wrapping papers -- Wizard Paper, Wacky Paper, Unicorn Paper, and Fairy Paper.  In addition, there are a number of new stationery sets, stickers and "canned messages" to include with your gifts.  Here...

By Justin Last night's update didn't bring any of the much-anticipated treetop furniture, but it brought another new game to the Arcade -- Eager Beaver Adventure Park! This new game is similar to a game that many of you know called Boggle (or Yahoo's Bookworm), though Ganz has added a few twists to i...

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By FIA Ganz has announced that the Violetwing Butterfly will be for sale at the Ganz eStore on April 15th.  

By FIA Thank you to Webkinz Insider member Pigster318 for calling our attention to a new advertisement at the Ganz eStore (www.ganzestore.com).  Pigster318 noticed that each time she logged on to the eStore site, for a brief moment, an advertisement flashed on the side of the screen.  She was able...

By FIA As many of you have noticed, Ganz is starting to gear up for the Webkinz ExtravaGANZa next month. The Webkinz ExtravaGANZa is a three day long event that takes place at Webkinz retailers and is a celebration of the anniversary of the launch of Webkinz World.  On the actual date of the annivers...

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By FIA It's Surprise Saturday at the Ganz eStore (www.ganzestore.com) and the following "extra" items are for sale:   Webkinz:  Springtime Celebration Bunny, Purple Floral FoxExclusives:  Molten Lava Volcano, Circus Clown Car Chair, Easter Basket Fridge, Springtime SpeedsterCharm Code...

By FIA Ganz has announced that the Springtime Celebration Bunny will be for sale at the Ganz eStore (www.ganzestore.com) for Webkinz Wednesday, April 8th.  This Webkinz, along with the Springtime Speedster and Easter Basket Fridge, will only be available until Easter.  Different items will be...

By Justin Ganz is really gearing up their virtual pet offerings in the eStore.  With the newest update to Webkinz World, we have confirmed that a Webkinz Griffin will be coming soon to the Webkinz eStore!     The PSI is called the "Fabled Fireplace" and the PSF is called "Shimmering Sapphire Skewe...

By Justin You start the game by choosing a car.  Your choices are dependent upon the Kinzville Academy Style Level of the pet you are using.  You may also choose one of the other two "stock" players (Toby & Sonny) on the right or the left of your Webkinz pet.

By FIA The eStore Exclusive "Purple Monster" was supposed to be a Seasonal Webkinz, available for Halloween 2008.  For some reason, a listing for the Monster was included in the eStore's "Leaving Soon" category.  A number of our members were able to purchase and adopt new Monsters today.  This ce...

By FIA UPDATE:  We are receiving reports from members who are having problems placing orders at the eStore.  The order process seems to be getting locked up right at the point where the eStore presents the Feature Code to the customer.  Instead of getting a code, customers are getting the word "pr...

By FIA The Webkinz World Log-In screen has been updated with a message indicating that Webkinz World will be closed for maintenance from 11:00pm EST on Thursday night to 6:00am EST on Friday morning.  So, you Night Owls, Early Birds, and those in other time zones may need to adjust your playing s...

By FIA Thank you to our friends at Ameriwade (www.ameriwade.com) we can now confirm that Ganz will be releasing Wekinz stickers for May 2009.  There will be four different packages to choose from (Dogs, Farm, Jungle, Zingoz) and each package will contain two sheets of stickers.  Also, each pack wi...

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By FIA Ganz has announced that the following "extra" items will be for sale at the Webkinz eStore (www.webkinzestore.com) on Sunday, March 22nd: Webkinz:  Purple Floral Fox, BubblegumasaurusExclusives:  Giant Chair, Fountain of WOW, Alchemist's Stove, Atomic Lamp, Circus Organ GrinderC...

By Wendy In addition, on Monday we will also be giving away some of Webkinz World's most coveted items, a Red Lava Lamp and a Blue Dragster!  Visit us on Monday for details on how to enter the drawing to win. Be sure to check back on Monday for details on how to win the memberships and virtual items!  And b...

By FIA They have also announced that the new Webkinz Violetwing Butterfly will debut at the Webkinz eStore on Wednesday, March 25th.  Click HERE to see video of the Butterfly in action.  Members visiting the Clubhouse this weekend just might spot one flying by.

By FIA Ganz has officially announced that the Webkinz Blue Googles, Lil Kinz Budgie, Webkinz Jack Russell, and Webkinz Zebra we told you about last week are going to be released in May 2009.  They have also confirmed what many of us have been suspecting, that the next Signature Pet will be the Sign...

By Justin Thanks to mashley and Dash for making us aware that there's a new Caring Valley Planter's Handbook for sale in the wShop.  The new book is an introduction to the Caring Valley in Webkinz World.  As many of you know, the Caring Valley will be activated by the codes from the new Caring Valley Web...

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By FIA It's Webkinz Wednesday at the Webkinz eStore (www.webkinzestore.com) and the Phoenix is for sale. UPDATE: Thanks to Dixiecup for letting us know that the Webkinz Phoenix PSI can now be placed in Treetop rooms.  It can also be placed indoors, but cannot be placed in your outdoor yards.

By Justin UPDATE: You may all remember what started the Guinea Pig frenzy -- one of our members, AnthonysMommy, bought a pair of Webkinz Guinea Pigs at a local Justice store! She decided to give it a try and to adopt one of the Guinea Pigs, which she named "Bean".  She was able to adopt it, however a glitc...

By FIA Webkinz Insider member cheree31 had a conversation with a customer service representative just this morning regarding the H/H/H problem with her daughter's account: UPDATE:  Thank you to WI member meowsrus for sharing her conversation with a customer service representative with u...

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By FIA Ganz has announced that the following "extra" items will be for sale at the Webkinz eStore (www.webkinzestore.com) on Sunday, March 8th: Webkinz:  Purple Floral Fox, TinkerpupExclusives:  Bounding Big Top Cannon, Circus Dresser, Circus Spotlight, Big Ple of KinzCash BedCharm Codes...

By FIA With Webkinz World being shut down for so much time over the past few days, many of our members have come up with suggestions and ideas for what Ganz could be doing to make this time easier on their customers.  The number one request that has been popping up is that Ganz would do a better job of in...

By FIA Ganz has announced that the following items will be for sale at the Webkinz eStore (www.webkinzestore.com) on Surprise Saturday, March 7th: Webkinz:  Purple Floral FoxExclusives:  Skater Kat Replica, Bounding Big Top Cannon, Circus Spotlight, Big Pile of KinzCash BedCharm Codes:  B...

By Justin To follow up our earlier story, here's more exclusive, verified images of what we believe to be the May releases into Webkinz World.  The rumors are true -- there's a Blue Googles coming to Webkinz World! Along with the Webkinz Blue Googles are the Webkinz Jack Russell Terrier and Webkinz...

By fairlyoddmom A number of eStore customers have recently received a "Your eStore Codes" email containing codes for previously-purchased eStore items. These emails were sent out in error yet we assure you that there is no reason for any concern. Your friends at Webkinz World.

By FIA Many of our members are reporting that they are having a problem with the Happiness/Health/Hunger (HHH) points on their accounts.  Over the past few days, members have logged on to Webkinz World to discover an unexplained and considerable drop in HHH points for their pets.  WI member stri...

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By FIA Thank you to our friends at Ameriwade (www.ameriwade.com) we can now bring you a little bit more information on Ganz' "Caring Valley" Webkinz.  It appears that Ganz is opening up a new feature in Webkinz World called the "Caring Valley" in which players will be able to "Plant Virtual Sapling...

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By Justin Congratulation to elianacat from our Webkinz Forum on acquiring the Member of the Day Trophy in Webkinz World! As you may remember, the Member of the Day Trophy is awarded once a day to random members in Webkinz World who have set up their "MyPages".  

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By FIA Thank you to Webkinz Insider member Bear10176 for calling our attention to four new Recipez:  Fixichini, Pearlipat, Abracaldo Dabra, and Twistifish Fondue.  He discovered these Recipez while he was looking at the "Food Wish List" feature on MyPage.  Unfortunately, we can't bring you p...

By FIA A brand new Valentine-themed log on page has been added too.  Also, many members will be happy to see that the Funky Girl Area Rug has returned to the wShop.  It is not listed with the rest of the Funky Girl theme, but it can be found in the "Decorations" section.  And, the name of the in-game newsp...

By FIA As with the Treasures of the Crystal Sea game, we are not certain if this is a glitch in the system or if this is the way Ganz intends the programming to be.  As things are now, once you win a Bamboo Break trophy once, there is no reason to continue playing.  That is, of course, unless you really enj...

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By FIA Thank you to Webkinz Insider member EXOTERIC for calling our attention to an important change regarding the Trophy for the Treasures of the Crystal Sea game.  As you may remember, the Golden Conch Trophy (or Rainbow Glowfish, as it was called prior to November 12th) was awarded to every me...

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By FIA In the wake of the return of the Undersea Porthole as an Adoption Exclusive, Webkinz Insider members have been getting mixed information from Customer Service Representatives at Ganz.  Some Reps are saying that it was a glitch that the Porthole was ever removed and that the glitch was cor...

By Justin Goods & Services: Toys for children, educational games, and play things, namely, toys and games, namely, rubber action balls, action figures, stand alone video game machines, plush dolls, plush toys, toy clothing for plush toys; plush toy accessories, namely, furniture, jewel...

By FIA It's Super Sunday at the Webkinz eStore (www.webkinzestore.com).  There are two charm codes for sale:  Wacky Zingoz and Panda.  The online only Tinkerpup is for sale too.  And, there are two online only exclusives for sale:  Circus Popcorn Bed and Minnow Cove.  The Circus Popcorn Bed is a bran...

By FIA Super Sunday has arrived at the Webkinz eStore (www.webkinzestore.com).  As usual, there are two Charm codes for sale:  Gorilla and Poncho.  There is also one online only Webkinz for sale:  Bubblegumasaurus.  And, there are two brand new eStore exclusive items:  Circus Spectacular TV and...

By Justin You go through the activation process with Ms. Birdy and can choose just about any account name, as it is a separate system from the real Webkinz World.  I was able to create a new account with my regular Webkinz World account name! You don't get to choose the gender or name of your pet, it's auto...

By FIA There is a new feature in the Magical Forest called "Woodland Wonders".  According to the description, members will be able to "Search for figures and collect keys that unlock exclusive prizes."  In order to access this new area you must have entered a code from at least one Webkinz plastic...

By FIA Surprise Saturday is back at the Webkinz eStore, and so is the Webkinz Grey Wolf.  In addition to the Wolf, the Panda Charm code and the Wacky Zingoz Charm code are for sale.  Also, the Zingoz Tree, last sold on August 23rd has returned.

By Justin UPDATE:  It appears the Smoothie Moves score cap has NOT been raised.  Unfortunately this is another bit of false information being given out by Ganz' Customer Service Representatives.  Will the cap be raised in the future?  At this point, we do not have any idea. 

By FIA Things have been very busy in Webkinz World and the brand new Travel Agency is the place to be.  It seems we have been running our Webkinz ragged over the Summer and now all of them want to get out of town.  We are going to be learning more and more about the new Vacation features and Vacation prize...

By FIA Labor Day is here which means more specials at the Webkinz eStore.  For the first time ever the Modern Windmill is available.  Also, the Grey Wolf decided to stick around for another day.  And, for those of you looking to pick up some more charms, the Black and White Cat and Elephant charm codes...

By FIA Ganz is now expanding the Webkinz Cares program to include it's first full-sized Webkinz, the Webkinz Seal. Seals with the red wCares tags should start showing up at retailers in September. Until now, the wCares animals have been an exclusive of Walgreens which, as many of you know, does no...

By FIA For the first time ever, Ganz is selling online-only versions of select Webkinz at the Webkinz eStore. The sale of these animals is limited to people living outside of the United States and Canada. Customers purchasing these Webkinz will receive a code to enter into the adoption center, bu...

By FIA When you purchase the item, you recieve a code, similar to a Trading Card code, that you then enter in the Webkinz Code Shop to claim your prize.  Once placed on your account, these items cannot be traded or sent via KinzPost.  Also, please keep in mind that trading of codes is NOT allowed on We...

By Administrator On his departure, Justin made the decision to sell the Webkinz Insider to Blue Dress, LLC, a small company based in Connecticut that manufactures tie-dyed shirts for plush toy owners.  The site, which has over 80,000 members and is averaging about a bazillion hits per month, was sold for a...

By Justin As you all may remember, in our interview with the Webkinz Creative Director, he gave us a hint about a flying Webkinz.... The seasonal Webkinz for Halloween 2008 is going to be a Webkinz Bat!! With a strange departure from all Webkinz being animals, the Christmas 2008 seasonal Webkinz is goin...

By Justin Webkinz pets can't get married because they are too young -- they aren't even teenagers yet! Lil’Kinz are little brothers and sisters for your Webkinz pets, so if your pet is lonely you can adopt a whole bunch and then they can have lots of siblings!

By Justin Members in our forum have been reporting that Wacky Zingoz have been floating through Webkinz World for most of the day.  Clicking on one of the large Zingoz awards you a chocolate bat, as a promotion for the new Wacky Zingoz plush toy that we reported on a few days ago. 

By FIA Winter Fest has officially begun! Snowflakes are flying all over Webkinz World, in the arcade, in the employment office, and even inside of houses! Winter Fest will run in Webkinz World from January 26th through February 1st. The Snowflakes are expected to fall from 6am to 11:59 pm every d...

By Justin Along with this departure of the Holiday items, Ganz gave us a new Webkinz Pet of the Month item, which can be seen to the left.  It's called the "Magic 9 Ball", which is just like the "Magic 8 Ball" that we all know and love, except it's yellow!

By Justin Earlier today, our attention was drawn to a thread in our forum created by RamsesII, where he asked the owners of WI many questions that we've heard before, and others that we hadn't.  Wendy and I had a great time answering them and figured we'd post an article so the community-at-large coul...

By pandasRpeople2 This story is not true and is simply for good Webkinz humor.) The South American League of Animal Dudes, or SALAD, has filed a formal complaint against GANZ, alleging that the company has unfairly discriminated against them by denying them representation in Webkinz World.

By wendy So where Ms. Birdy when you need her the most Oh you and I You kick up the snow and Webkinz World is lost Webkinz is away.... Webkinz is away.... Webkinz is away.... Webkinz is away.... Webkinz is away... Webkinz is away...... Time for Webkinz to update, Tell Webkinz you cannot play....

By Justin Finally, they've added the Webkinz Love Frog, Webkinz Pinto Horse and Webkinz Turtle to the in-game catalog.  We've known about these pets for Months (and many members have already gotten their hands on the Webkinz Pinto Horse).  Even though we've known about them, it's exciting to see th...

By Justin Don't forget to be in Webkinz World from 3-4 PM Kinz Time today to spin the Wheel of the Month!! Don't forget to be in Webkinz World today from 3-4 PM Kinz Time to spin the wheel! Unlike the Super Wheel, you have to be in Webkinz World during the time in order to spin it.

By Justin We've received reports that, along with the new Webkinz Pet of the Month items, new recipes are being handed out with the registrations.  This brings the total of new recipes to 20! We have only received pictures of two of them so far, but here are the names of all five.

By Wendy Chef Gazpacho has released five new recipes in Webkinz World today, according to the "What's New" section of Webkinz Newz! Three of the Webkinz recipes are for the stove and two Webkinz recipes are for the blender. Check out the Recipez section of the forum for more details and join fellow W...