webkinz

JavaJunkie · 05-23-2007, 10:14 PM

i'm just curious if anybody else's siblings/kids are addicted to webkinz? my 5 year old sister is addicted and has gotten me addicted. it's really cool, and i know cause of the news that i'm not the only "adult" that plays on the site. my sister even logs in as me to take care of my acount, when she realizes I haven't logged in for the day. it's scary!

Razorback in OK · 05-24-2007, 06:59 AM

looks like an early version of Neopets

JavaJunkie · 05-24-2007, 08:26 AM

pretty much - or tamagotchi's on crack. my sister called to tell me she got me a present- and it's a surprise!! and then proceeded to tell me that it's a webkinz but she didn't ruin the surprise cause she didn't tell me what kind it is - gotta love the thinking of a 5 year old.

Tin Man · 05-24-2007, 08:50 AM

Can't find them here...my wife is on a wait list ..damn the kids are addicted and they don't even have one yet.

tonymcclellan · 05-24-2007, 10:02 AM

What is it?

Kevin T. · 05-24-2007, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razorback in OK

looks like an early version of Neopets

O man I was addicted to that site for years backing in middle school. I still visit it now and again just to play games :p

JavaJunkie · 05-29-2007, 10:22 AM

they're stuffed animals that have a secret code that gets you into the webkinz website - it teaches kids money management, responsibility for your pets' wellbeing, spelling, grammar, math, typing etc. etc. It's just as addicting for adults as it is for kids!

my 5 year old sister plays there, and got me addicted. yeah there are waiting lists everywhere for them - or you can buy them on ebay (they're only 10.00 at hallmark but they're marked up considerably on ebay). my sister has about 12 of them, but she only managed that many because we all have been searching for her. one of the stores by their house forces you to buy $80.00 worth of merchandise before they will "give" you a webkinz.