Collectibles Rants and Packrat Dreams

This big dog is a faithful friend, willing to do what it takes to make sure you have an amazing time in Webkinz World! Not only is the Husky friendly and strong, but this proud pooch is also full of energy. If you love to play, the Husky is the pal you’ve been looking for!

Special Item: Northern Nights bed
Special Food: Frosted Kibbly Chunks

There’s no pet quite as mischievous as the rascally Raccoon! Want to make this trickster giggle? Turn on the Monkey and Monkey Show! While Raccoons LOVE to play a few pranks, they’re also really awesome friends. You’ll always have loads of fun with this joker around!

Special Item: Curbside Cuisine fridge
Special Food: Rascal’s Ratatouille

If you are parent of a preschooler you might already have encountered the cute plush toys called Webkinz.

When I explored the toy bestseller list on Amazon.com I found several spots including 2nd and 3rd taken by this cuddly looking plush animals. After doing some research I found out why ‘Web’ is part of the Webkinz name.

Webkinz combine the addictiveness of Tamagotchis with the lovable properties of a plush animal. Kids get a secret code with the plush toy that lets them adopt a virtual pet online.
Kids can communicate with their virtual alter ego of the plush toy and decorate a room for it. Recently the service also added a chat room for kids.

Apparently the Webkinz is so addictive that parents struggle keeping the kids away from the Internet.