Webkinz World

Spooky the Mazin' Hamster Not Yet Programmed in Webkinz World

Over the past few days we have been getting reports here at Webkinz Insider from players who have purchased "Spooky" the Mazin' Hamster but who are unable to activate him in Webkinz World.  The reason for this is that "Spooky" isn't scheduled for official release until September 7th, and the feature codes for these pets have not yet been programmed into the system.
 
According to their agreements with Ganz, retailers are not supposed to sell Webkinz products before their official release dates.  If you shop at a retailer that puts Webkinz out early, be prepared to have the feature codes not work in Webkinz World right away.  Generally, the programming for new items is added just a few days before their official release dates.

New "Tin of Spinach" added to Wheel of YUM

 
 
Thank you to Webkinz Insider members deadpanther07 and WI 50ish for letting us know that a new prize has been added to the Wheel of YUM, the "Tin of Spinach".  
 
 
 
 

Webkinz Insider Members Discover Tie Dyed Puppy Glitch

 
 
Over the past week we have had a number of Webkinz Insider members post pictures of their Tie Dyed Puppy adoptions.  Each one of them received a Tie Dyed Tux Package Box containing a Tie Dyed Tux Top, Pants, and Shoes.  Now, based on the current advertisements running in Webkinz World, it looks like there may have been a glitch with those adoptions.
 
According to the current advertisements, the PSI for the Tie Dyed Puppy is a Tie Dye Tux consisting of a Top, Pants, Shoes, and a Hat.  At this point, we haven't had any reports of members receiving a Tie Dyed Tux Hat.  Many members have plans to contact Ganz in the morning to see about getting their missing items.

Webkinz Insider Wins PJ Collie Plush in Token Balloon Darts

Congratulations to Webkinz Insider member calabelle on winning a brand new PJ Collie Plush Toy in Token Balloon Darts this evening.  New Daily Activity prizes have been popping up all over Webkinz World today.  We know that many players who had been neglecting their accounts now have a new interest in playing to win these prizes. Thumbs up to Ganz for these additions!

Webkinz Insider Member Wins "READ Poster"

Thank you to Webkinz Insider member SnowCrystal for sharing this picture with us of the "READ Poster" she just won during Recess at the Kinzville Academy.  This poster is a new prize on the Merry Go Round wheel.  
 
Remember, to go to Recess, you must have one pet take 15 full days of classes at the Academy.  For more information on Recess and on the Kinzville Academy, please visit the Webkinz Insider WIki.
 
 

Webkinz Insider Member Wins Balloon Darts Hoodie

Thank you to Webkinz Insider member prrety11 for sharing this picture with us of the new Balloon Darts Zip Up Hoodie she won on her account today.  This is a brand new prize to the Balloon Darts activity.
     
Just after Midnight this morning we learned that Ganz was going to be adding new prizes to the Daily Activities.  So far we have seen the Magic W Shades on the Wheel of WOW.  We're keeping our eyes peeled for the PJ Collie Plush and Purple Grapes that were mentioned in the article.

Two New "Virtual Only" Pets Coming to Ganz eStore

Back in April we learned that the Zodiac Pet for Libra would be the Webkinz Libra Eagle.  Now we can bring you pictures of this super cool pet and its items.  The Pet Specific Item for the Libra Eagle is the Balance Perch, and the Pet Special Food is the Well-Balanced Breakfast.  The Libra Eagle should show up in the Ganz eStore for sale around the middle of September.
This morning we learned about one more virtual-only pet that should be coming to the Ganz eStore soon, the Jackalope.  The Pet Specific Item for the Jackalope is the Tall Tails Forest, and the Pet Special Food is Folklore Smores.  No word yet on when this pet is going to be available for sale, but as soon as that information is made available, we will bring it to you here.

Ganz Addresses Player Questions Following Site Maintenance

     
 
Following this morning's scheduled maintenance, many players have had questions about a few of the changes.  Ganz has been responding to these questions on their Twitter account.
 
  • Ganz is aware that Webkinz World is running very slowly right now.  This isn't being caused by any work they are doing on their end, but instead is because so many people are trying to log on at the same time.  Guess everyone wants to get in and see the updates!
  • Ganz is aware that there is a programming problem involving the Wish Factory.  Right now, every token added to the Wish Factory comes up as a "Super Token," worth 200 KC, even though it is not.  The system is correctly counting the token in your regular total, though.  This is just a minor glitch with the message that is given.
  • Ganz is aware that the Blockbuster Party Pack is missing from the wShop.  This was not done on purpose.  Ganz says that the Party Pack will be back.
 
Don't forget that you can always read the latest "tweets" from Ganz right on Webkinz Insider's front page.  Just scroll down and look at the bottom, right corner of this page.  Remember, to sign up for a Twitter account of your own, you must be at least 13 years old.

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