Webkinz are stuffed animals originally released by a gift company in 2005.  This popular toy is the genius level idea of family run Ganz, a Canadian gift maker.  Webkinz are so popular and in demand at times that in the past the stores and malls had a very limited selection or were simply sold out.  Webkinz are definitely on the rise in popularity and it will be interesting to see how long this craze will last and just how much people are willing to pay for the animals that go into retirement.  Webkinz are highly popular and extremely collectible and will become more so as their value increases over time; some mint retired pets are selling for over $1000 on Ebay now. 

Webkinz are plush pet toys that have a secret code that can be entered into the Webkinz World online so that the owner (and not all owners are children!) can turn their plush pet into a virtual one for double the fun.  Webkinz are cute stuffed animals that happen to be one of the hottest got-to-have items among young girls; although they are popular with boys of the same age and many adults as well.  Webkinz are most popular with children ages 8 to 12.  Webkinz are some of the most popular toys around today and they and their accessories, such as lil kinz, Webkinz Charms, Webkinz Trading Cards, the Webkinz Reindeer and Webkinz clothes, will be the must have toy for many a child in Christmas 2008.

The special code on their foot that comes with the toy, allows the owner to register their pet at WebkinzWorld.com and create a whole internet world for the Webkinz pet to play and learn in. There the toys’ avatar versions can chat with other members, play games, decorate their homes, and change their clothes.  Webkinz are family friendly internet play that all parents can feel safe allowing their children to play.