Entry FeedMy kids all have these crazy Webkinz stuffed animals. They were between $15 and $20 each, and we have over 20 of them in the house. We also went through a year when we purchased webkinz for almost every birthday or Christmas present. Ganz Toys - You do the math.
The appeal with Webkinz is that you have access to this online world where you take care of your pets, feed them, and create a home for them. If you don't visit for a while, your pet may get ill and need to visit the doctor. The kids can also play games to get webkinz money so that they can pay for more virtual stuff.
Son One first got into this when he started kindergarten - our first experience with peer-pressure. Son Two, of course, wanted one next. Son One actually convinced Son Two to spend all of his webkinz money buying stuff, and then mailing it to Son One's webkinz. I was actually so stunned at his deviousness that I wasn't sure whether to punish or congratulate him on his cleverness. When in doubt, punish.
Today I tried to log daughter into Webkinz world. There is one game that she thinks she can play. (Last year for Easter Daughter got a bunny webkinz.) Apparently, you need to buy a new webkinz at least once a year to keep you account active. All of the webkinz money daughter has accumulated - GONE!
I can understand the account disappearing if it hasn't been used for a year. But to close an account because a new purchase hasn't been made - what kind of evil marketers are these webkinz people? She is only three - you fools! Ganz toys - You suck. Webkinz people, I am very, very disappointed in you. Guess what we won't be buying again.
It's a CULT...I must have over 30 of those things in my house...I guess we have been feeding the beast on a regular basis!