While mindfully surfing the Internet for news, I stumbled upon something the likes of the Cabbage Patch Kids in the mid eighties and the more recent Yu-Gi-Oh! I can still remember the talks among parents then about the pros and cons of having those toys. But the toys I am referring to now are the Webkinz fuzzy toys which come alive online.

Now, owning the Webkinz toys become a must-have among 5 to 12-year olds. Talks among preteens evolve around their Webkinz adventures, KinzCash, Husky, Chihuahua and everything else Webkinz. Parents are putting up orders to their local toy stores to ensure their kids get the latest Webkinz animals. Parents and kids are also getting into the Internet to find out where to buy them online.

Webkinz are still the hottest toy of the year and that can leave many wondering; will this toy ever come down off the mountain? We folks the good news is I don’t see it coming down anytime soon as webkinz continue to reign supreme they look as though they will stay the course at least until the next big thing comes along.

What are Webkinz?
Released in 2005 by the Ganz corportation, Webkinz pets are stuffed animals similar to the popular Ty Beanie Babies of the late 90’s; where they differ is in their interactivity. Unlike other plush toys, Webkinz are built for the internet age, incorporating an online element (Webkinz World) that allows owners to “adopt” a virtual version of their specific pet that they can then play and interact with online.