GIVEAWAY/REVIEW ~ Webkinz Jr. (CLOSED)

mommy23monkeys | 02 February 2010 | Giveaways, Product Reviews | , | 86 Comments

My boys are a little bit younger, so I have avoided the whole “Webkinz Craze” that seems to be around.  I laugh when I visit Hallmark stores and see all the cute Webkinz behind locked glass.  I guess they are a big deal and when I was approached to check out the new Webkinz JUNIOR’s, I was intrigued.

The Webkinz Jr.’s are designed especially for children ages 3 to 6.  There is no reading and the characters talk you through the instructions and games.  There is an entire interactive World much like the original Webkinz, but for the little ones.  Webkinz Jr. has parental areas so you can set your child’s level of play, manage their account and also upgrade to the Deluxe membership which opens up more play areas and fun Webkinz merchandise.

“Santa Claus” brought each monkey boy a Webkinz Jr. of their very own:  The Giraffe, Blue Puppy and Brown Bear.  These stuffed animals are ADORABLE!  So soft and bigger than regular Webkinz, so they are perfect little friends for the young kids.  I think “my” favorite is Giraffe (who Anthony named “Bob.”).  They are so soft, I found myself petting them on more than one occasion *blush*  Each animal friend comes with a code that allows your child 1 year of online access to the fun virtual world of Webkinz Jr.

All of my boys are avid “gamers” (ha) and LOVED playing the online games with their pets.

All three boys would spend a long time navigating through the town and playing the games.  I think Anthony’s favorite game was making cakes in the bakery.

Suggestions/Improvements

While I understand the design of having it be an individual game rather than a community, I think it would be cool if children could visit their sibling’s “houses.”  All kids under one parent having access to each other.  My boys kept trying to go visit and couldn’t.  But like I said, I am sure it’s a safety feature to keep the littlest ones safe and I appreciate that.   Also, I wish the website was cookie enabled so I didn’t have to come in and log them in each time they want to play.  Again…probably a great safety feature so they can’t get online without parental consent and I should appreciate it and get over it.  lol!

All in all, I think Webkinz Jr. is a super cute site and great for the age range.  My boys have been bugging me to play it every day and like I mentioned, would sit here for hours on it if I let them.

Webkinz Jr. is widely available in Hallmark stores and other gift store retailers.  It’s easy to visit Webkinz Jr. and check out their store locator.

The really nice people at Ganz are offering one lucky ready their choice of either the Pink Dog Webkinz Jr. or the Purple Monkey Webkinz Jr.  YAY!  Aren’t they so cute?  I am wondering why I didn’t get a monkey….But lucky for you, if you win, you can have him.

First Mandatory Entry

Visit Webkinz Jr. and tell me who you think your child’s favorite pet friend would be.

Bonus Entry for This Giveaway Only

Become a Facebook Fan of Webkinz Jr.

Additional Entry Points and Contest Rules

This giveaway will end on February 15th at 10pm Pacific Time.  Winner will be notified by email and have 72 hours to reply and claim their prize before it’s forfeit and a new winner chosen.  This contest is open to residents of the US only.  Good luck!

FTC Disclosure:  I was provided 3 Webkinz Jr.’s to try out the website with my children so I could tell you what I thought about it.  The opinions are my own.

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86 Comments

  1. Kimberly says
    02 February 10 at 11:05am

    My girls would probably go for either the pink bunny or the purple monkey…everything is pink or purple around here! ;-)

  2. Lisa Goeke says
    02 February 10 at 7:25pm

    Definitely a monkey. We love Monkeys in this family!!

  3. Julie L says
    03 February 10 at 7:49am

    The pink bunny :)

  4. Jana says
    03 February 10 at 10:35am

    My daughter would love the purple monkey, because purple is her favorite color.

  5. Jana says
    03 February 10 at 10:36am

    I am a subscriber.

  6. renee says
    03 February 10 at 1:25pm

    My daughter would like the blue puppy.

  7. renee says
    03 February 10 at 1:26pm

    email subscriber 1

  8. renee says
    03 February 10 at 1:26pm

    email subscriber 2

  9. Jennifer V says
    03 February 10 at 5:42pm

    I think my son would like the gray elephant. They are all so cute!

  10. Jennifer V says
    03 February 10 at 5:44pm

    e-mail subscriber 1

  11. Jennifer V says
    03 February 10 at 5:44pm

    email subscriber 2

  12. Julie Bianchi says
    04 February 10 at 3:39am

    My 4 year old daughter said she wants the pink doggy BUT I fell in love with the purple monkey – he’s WAY too cute!

  13. Julie Bianchi says
    04 February 10 at 3:40am

    I’m a subscriber (and NEVER win anything! boo-hoo)!

  14. Julie Bianchi says
    04 February 10 at 3:41am

    I am now a fan of Webkinz on Facebook!

  15. jodi says
    04 February 10 at 1:01pm

    my daughter would love the monkey.

  16. jakell m says
    05 February 10 at 10:34pm

    I would love to get the Webkinz Jr. Frog

    Frog
    It’s easy being green when you’re a Webkinz Jr. Frog! Pick up this flipper-footed friend and get ready to have loads of froggy fun!

  17. Beverly says
    05 February 10 at 10:36pm

    I would love the tan puppy on their site for my grandson

  18. Jenna @ For The Love of Baby says
    07 February 10 at 6:55am

    Kelsie and Aubrey would LOVE Purple Monkey!

  19. Kayla's Mom says
    07 February 10 at 3:12pm

    Kayla would treasure the monkey.

  20. SuZ says
    08 February 10 at 8:38am

    It would definitely be the giraffe. It’s soooo cute! :)

  21. jen varty says
    08 February 10 at 8:58am

    The Monkey! My daughter is looking at this with me and is begging me to buy her one :)

  22. becky says
    08 February 10 at 9:52am

    my daughter loves the purple monkey…she likes monkeys and the color purple

  23. Cynthia R says
    08 February 10 at 10:38am

    Definitely the Grey Elephant

  24. Cynthia R says
    08 February 10 at 10:44am

    Blog subscriber via google reader, carawling(at)hotmail(dot)com

  25. Cynthia R says
    08 February 10 at 10:46am

    Twitter follower, @carafferty and tweet http://twitter.com/carafferty/status/8819885288

  26. Gina says
    08 February 10 at 11:26am

    My youngest would LOVE LOVE LOVE the purple monkey!!!

  27. Gina says
    08 February 10 at 11:26am

    I became a fan on Facebook of Webkinz Jr. (facebook.com/ginaturner)

  28. Gina says
    08 February 10 at 11:27am

    I subscribe via google reader

  29. Gina says
    08 February 10 at 11:28am

    Became a facebook fan of mommy23monkeys (facebook.com/ginaturner)

  30. Tasha Snow says
    09 February 10 at 7:37am

    My son would love the frog!

  31. Tasha Snow says
    09 February 10 at 7:40am

    I am a Webkinz Jr. fan on facebook now!

  32. Cynthia R says
    09 February 10 at 8:58am

    Tweet http://twitter.com/carafferty/status/8862009615

  33. Brie H says
    09 February 10 at 12:52pm

    He would love the Giraffe

  34. Brie H says
    09 February 10 at 12:52pm

    I am a fb fan of webkinz jr

  35. Brie H says
    09 February 10 at 12:54pm

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/bdelaughter/status/8870395077

  36. Rlebron says
    09 February 10 at 1:29pm

    My niece would love the pink bunny

  37. Rlebron says
    09 February 10 at 1:31pm

    I am a fan of webkinz jr on facebook.

  38. Brie H says
    09 February 10 at 2:12pm

    tweet
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  39. Brie H says
    09 February 10 at 6:53pm

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  40. Brie H says
    09 February 10 at 7:15pm

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  41. rlebron says
    09 February 10 at 8:08pm

    subscribed via google reader.

  42. rlebron says
    09 February 10 at 8:08pm

    subscribed via google reader. #2

  43. rlebron says
    09 February 10 at 8:26pm

    facebook fan Rob Lebron

  44. rlebron says
    09 February 10 at 8:42pm

    Blogged this giveaway at http://robertlovesbargains.blogspot.com/2010/02/webkinz-jr-giveaway-at.html

  45. Cynthia R says
    10 February 10 at 7:49am

    Tweet http://twitter.com/carafferty/status/8906077688

  46. Brie H says
    10 February 10 at 11:43am

    tweet
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  47. Candice says
    10 February 10 at 11:48am

    Normally I’d say the giraffe, but I know my son would pick something I wouldn’t expect as long as it’s blue. LOL

  48. Candice says
    10 February 10 at 11:49am

    I became a fan on facebook.

    • Candice says
      10 February 10 at 11:50am

      (Candice Mangum)

  49. Brie H says
    10 February 10 at 11:50am

    tweet
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  50. Candice says
    10 February 10 at 11:51am

    I tweeted: http://twitter.com/weeessentials/status/8916017340

  51. Brie H says
    10 February 10 at 11:56am

    tweet
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  52. Cori Westphal says
    10 February 10 at 7:15pm

    I love the Brown Monkey. Adorable! But my son would probably pick the Tan Bear. So cute!

  53. Cori Westphal says
    10 February 10 at 7:15pm

    I’m a Webkinz FB fan: Cori Eckstrom Westphal

  54. Cori Westphal says
    10 February 10 at 7:17pm

    Tweet: http://twitter.com/coriwestphal/statuses/8943776314

  55. Cori Westphal says
    10 February 10 at 7:17pm

    I’m an email subscriber, coriwestphal at msn dot com.
    Entry 1

  56. Cori Westphal says
    10 February 10 at 7:18pm

    I’m an email subscriber, coriwestphal at msn dot com.
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  57. Cori Westphal says
    10 February 10 at 7:19pm

    I’m a FB fan: Cori Eckstrom Westphal

  58. Brie H says
    10 February 10 at 8:00pm

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    10 February 10 at 8:06pm

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    11 February 10 at 7:57am

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  61. Cynthia R says
    11 February 10 at 10:20am

    Tweet http://twitter.com/carafferty/status/8971711150

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    12 February 10 at 9:34am

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    12 February 10 at 3:27pm

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  65. Cori Westphal says
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    13 February 10 at 6:22pm

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  68. Brie H says
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    14 February 10 at 11:00am

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    14 February 10 at 11:27am

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  73. Brie H says
    14 February 10 at 11:27am

    a seperate tweet 20 minutes later (that one for some reason never went through)
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  74. Brie H says
    14 February 10 at 11:45am

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  75. Cori Westphal says
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  76. Brie H says
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  81. Cynthia R says
    15 February 10 at 7:49am

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  83. Brie H says
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  84. Cori Westphal says
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