Retired Wardrobe Not Retired

[pixar girl]

I just opened two backpack carriers... and it gave me the retired wardrobe. It didn't let me choice from a gift box. I think it is not retired,, it just comes with the backpacks... Why do you think? Anybody else have this happen?

[KeyLargo]

Which wardrobe, the W one with the balloons? There are others that are seasonal but not retired. If you got the retired one you should flag this post so they can maybe even put it on first page or have to think about updating WIGEV or something.

[Bindidog]

I'm curious too, which one is retired? I have an old antique brown wardrobe, and the one with the "W" on it, but I didn't know there was a retired one out there. I'll have to go check out the rare item page to see.

[Webkinz_Lovers]

The wardrobe that is retired is the Magical Webkinz Wardrobe and yes it is the blue one with the balloons on it.

However, if you happen to find and buy an older released Webkinz backpack or carrier the code was programed for that wardrobe and still is. So when you enter the code you get the retired wardrobe. Consider yourself lucky!

Congratulations on a great find and a lovely new piece of furniture for your Webbies!

[pixar girl]

hhmmmm.... weird... lol. I guess I am lucky. wow. Never been that before... lol
Anyway, thanx everyone!

You know... I still think it just comes with the backpacks....

[KeyLargo]

Here is what the WIGEV here has to say about the wardrobes like that {and the others}

Carrier Codes (Backpacks, Purses, etc)

Currently Available: 7000 to 9000

no longer available: 14000 to 18000
3 to 6 months after last available: 18000 to 23000
6 to 9 months after last available: 23000 to 28000
9to 12 months after last available: 28000 to 33000
12 to 18 months after last available: 33000 to 38000
18+ months after last available: 38000 to 40000+

Unopened Wardrobe Box - no exchange value, can't be sent via KinzPost

Magical Webkinz Wardrobe (retired 10/16/2008 )
Magnificent Antique Wardrobe
Spectacular Pink Wardrobe
Fantastic Fall Wardrobe
Wonderful Webkinz Wardrobe (introduced 10/16/2008 )

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Magical Holiday Wardrobe & Easter Basket Wardrobe
NOTE: Do NOT use the values above. These seasonal items have special values.

During the Season: 6000 to 10000
3 to 6 months after last available: expected to be 10000 to 15000
6 to 9 months after last available: expected to be 15000 to 20000
9 to 12 months after last available: expected to be 20000 to 25000
12 to 18 months after last available: expected to be 25000 to 30000
18 to 24 months after last available: expected to be 30000 to 35000
24+ months after last available: expected to be 35000 to 40000+



So if the one you got was named like the one they said retired I suppose they figure the odds of getting that one is still pretty slim to none because the site officially retired it on the date listed. Congrats!

[Asacardimus]

Which backpacks did you get? That might explain the conundrum

[pixar girl]

I got both backpacks. both gave me the Magical Wardrobe [the one with baloons]... No box to open and choose from... hmm

[Bindidog]

I checked out FIA's page on rare items, and it didn't say anything about a retired wardrobe there....How do people know it's retired? (Where are they hearing this?)

[pfeagans01]

The backpack that automatically comes with the retired wardrobe is the purple & teal blue back pack.
All of the other backpacks, unless they are seasonal bags/backpacks, will give you the option of choosing one of the 4 current wardrobe selections.
At least that is how I have been led to understand it!