#Webkinz pet of the month

[hpmort]

I am legitimately baffled that no one has made a PMV for this, either for shipping stuff or just best pony stuff.

Also, there is no (Watsonian, the Doylist is that no one noticed) heterosexual explanation for this song, or at least its singer.

Also, even aside from the glaring lack of PMVs, the only uploads of this video are shoddy quality and/or YouTube Kids-friendly, and the one lyrics video I could find misspelled many words.

[everywebkin]

The cotton candy bunny is trans colors!

cotton candy bunny, released march 2009

[shebbart]

PROUD PETS YCH

$15 USD (palpay only)

Flag, bandana, both, or neither!

Non-binary and Xenogender friendly!

SFW ONLY

Sponsor a Species

I only have dog and cat bases right now, so if you'd like to sponsor a different species you can!

NO MAP, ZOOPHILE, HATEFUL, OR DANGEROUS FLAGS

NO NSFW, FETISH-MINING, OR "SFW" KINK

DM me your sona ref and flag(s) to get started! REblogs appreciated!

[warrior-kitty]

The songs will be under the cut!

[cyronite]

I would like to introduce you to Sir Fluffy, the newest Webkinz to join my growing collection.

[orbdog]

i dont really recommend making a snowman and taking pictures of it in the middle of a storm while youre sick, but look how cute they came out!

[kinzvestigation]

"Why won't Ganz update Webkinz Classic?!?!"

"Ganz doesn't care about their Classic players!" "Why won't they add new features?!" "All they add is pets, clothes and furniture!"

I feel like I see these talking points come up every few months or so and wanted to clarify since some people still spread misinformation.

Long story short, Webkinz was made in Adobe Illustrator and Flash and uses outdated and unsupported code that's being held together by tape and school glue.

[Source]

Ganz wants to keep Classic up and running but it is literally impossible to add anything beyond new pets and items.

[the-crittercorner]

Finding Plushie Clothes Online

Remember to measure your plush friends before buying anything!

Also if you decide to buy something that is intended for dolls you will probably have to make a hole for the tail so keep that in mind!

Please feel free to share your own tips!

Second-Hand (poshmark,ebay, depop, mecari etc)

- Search terms to use for smaller plushies (beaine babies, webkinz, bab buddies, smaller jellycats etc)

Webkinz clothes

Beanie baby clothes

Ty gear for beanie kids

Build a bear smallfry clothes

Build a bear buddies clothes

Kpop doll clothes 20cm

Laffin duck clothes

Hazel village clothes

- Search terms for bigger sized plushies (build a bear, douglas, large/medium jellycats etc)

Build a bear clothes

Build a bear clothes lot

Preemie to 0-3 months baby clothes

Baby doll clothes

Cabbage patch kids clothes

18inch doll clothes

16inch teddy bear clothes

Buying things new

- search terms to use for smaller plushies

Laffen duck clothes

20cm plush doll clothes

Gunnie pig clothes

Teddy bear clothes

Webkinz clothes (they still have some being sold on Amazon)

Bearded dragon or lizard hats (strange ik but works for small jellycats and mini beanie babies)

Build a bear buddies clothes

18inch doll pet accessories

- brands & website that sell plushie clothes or sell things that work for them

Hazel village

Laffen duck

Manhatten toys - baby stella clothes

Chewy gunnie pig clothes

- Search terms for bigger plushies

16 -18 inch teddy bear clothes

Preemie or 0-3 months baby clothes

16-18 inch baby doll clothes

xs-small dog/cat clothes

Cat and small dog hats

Xs-small dog/cat collars

18inch doll clothes

- brands & websites that sell or have clothes that work for bigger plushies

Build a bear (of course lol)

The bear factory

Walmart - my life as

Target- our generation

Chewy - xs-small dog & cat clothes

Melissa & doug mine to love baby doll clothes

Etsy shops that have plush clothes

https://www.etsy.com/shop/PenguinGiftShop

https://www.etsy.com/shop/HiddenTreasuresByDon

https://www.etsy.com/shop/jdstitchco

https://www.etsy.com/shop/FernsTreehouse

https://www.etsy.com/shop/DollGenius

https://www.etsy.com/shop/PJBears

https://www.etsy.com/shop/HandMadeRagDollStore

https://www.etsy.com/shop/LindasHobbyHut

https://www.etsy.com/shop/BakersBearsUS

https://www.etsy.com/shop/WestcountryHandy

https://www.etsy.com/shop/0823Dolls

https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrangePhenomenon

https://www.etsy.com/shop/EvaNettiesFarm

https://www.etsy.com/shop/DollyMakesUK

https://www.etsy.com/shop/usefulandbeautiful

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeddyBearBuilding

[popstart]

Total drama characters as Webkinz

continuing the series of total drama characters as random stuff i like. the vast majority of these are classics because i played this game in 2010 and "collected" (looked at them longingly on the internet because they were too expensive/rare in my country compared to the US) the toys a little past that and so theyre the ones im most familiar with. As always these are in (mostly) alphabetical order

Alejandro: Royal Cobra (eStore)

Beth: Eluvant (Classic)

Bridgette: Blue Trigger Fish (Classic Lil Kinz) that my sister accidentally named fluffy as a kid and got really mad when i called it smoothie not understanding the implications of calling a fish smoothie at the time when fish vs blender content was widespread online and while my sister was a big fish person with a 20 gal fish tank

Cody: Key Lime Dino (Classic) That my brother had as a kid that pissed me off really bad and still kinda pisses me off

Courtney: Signature King Charles Cocker Spaniel (Signature) because i thought i was better than everyone as a kid for owning a signature pet then i realized it literally wasn't special in any way because it didn't actually give membership like i thought and i cried when i found out

Dj: Butterscotch Bunny (Classic)

Duncan: Rockerz Bulldog (Classic)

Eva: Grey Wolf (Classic)

Ezekiel: Donkey (Classic)

Geoff: Sparkle Harp Seal (Classic)

Gwen: Blufadoodle (Classic) Because i loved it as a kid and wanted it so bad and am wondering why as an adult

Harold: Googles (Classic) that i gave to my ex who instantly ruined it

Heather: Signature Fox (Signature) Because this is the actual signature pet i had and i'm still disappointed that it didn't give me membership but i do still think i was better than everyone for having a signature pet

Izzy: Gold and White Cat (Classic) because i used to have this webkinz that i used to pour milk on and suck the milk back out of and it was sopping wet all the time 😭i used to slam it against walls and it would m

Justin: White Tiger (Classic)

Katie: Pizzazzy Puppy (Classic) Sadie: Polka-Dot Puppy (Classic) Because i love the way they look together

Leshawna: Poofy Poodle (Classic) That my sister had and i was so jealous of as a kid but she thought it was mine so it was in limbo for like 10 years until she gave it to me last month

Lindsay: Rockerz Coyote (eStore)

Noah: Lil Cocker Spaniel (Classic Lil Kinz) but specifically the one i bought at the thrift store for 1 dollar last week

Owen: Polar Bear (Classic)

Sierra: Kiwi Bird (Promo) Because it will not get off my ass and it is really annoying but also cute and funny and i cannot get myself to legitimately hate it

Trent: Lil Tree Frog (Classic) because my brother also had this one and it also pissed me off a lot

Tyler: Tie Dye Frog (Classic) because my sister had this one and i was chill with it but still don't really get why she got a frog webkinz when theres like a billion other options

[got-that-webkinz]

Googles facts below the cut

Googles was released alongside it's Lil' Kinz counterpart September 2006. There is also a Kinz Klip. It was Pet of the Month February 2009. It's pet specific food is the Googles Scrying Pond and pet specific food is Googles Noodles (pictured below).

It's description reads:

"Have you ever heard of a Googles? Not many people have - they're shy, mysterious creatures who live near ponds, deep in the forest. With webbed feet and a funny little beak, everyone is sure to give this kooky critter a second glance. A Googles is sure to bring a smile to your face and make your life in Webkinz World an exciting one!"

"The Googles is one of the most well known pets, notable for its simple design as a duck-like creature with no wings or arms. It is prominently featured in the Arcade game Go-Go Googles! and is frequently mentioned during berry-related events in Webkinz World. It was one of the first Webkinz made but did not release until later. The Googles itself is based upon a Ganz plush series dating back to the 80's, where it featured flat furry creatures with short limbs, some were like the Googles with a bill and flippers, but some resembled other creatures like sheep, pigs and dogs" (webkinz wiki).

There are two figurines: Trumpet Playing Googles and Lifeguard Googles; there is also a Googles charm (pictured below)

[beastyboo22boolyboo]

lets make the world a better place redraw

2024 2022

redrew art from earth day 2022 , based on webkinz lets make the world about place pet of month video, hope you still like it.

[cihojuda]

I submitted these 3 designs so far to the Webkinz Holiday Room Theme Design contest that's running this month. The 2 wallpapers are both technically the same thing, just 2 different options. I really like these, and I think they're easier to parse than some of the pet designs I made for the contest earlier this year. You can kind of tell what I'm going for with the blanket on the chair.

[everywebkin]

candy googles, released september 2012

[w3bkinz-t0yb0x]

was anyone else obsessed with the songs for each pet of the month on webkinz music starz?

[webkinzwonders]

Interview with Leonidas Kouvaris

I recently had the honor of interviewing Leonidas Kouvaris, a digital artist and singer for Webkinz. Some of his most popular projects include The Pet of the Month songs and Zum designs. It was an amazing experience to correspond with him directly and gain some more insight into the game. Below is our interview, some words have been changed to fix typos, but for the most part is it word for word. I added some context via images and links to some topics discussed. An unedited transcript of the interview is here.

Do you consent to have the information discussed in this interview to be published on my Tumblr blog (WebkinzWonders) for the purpose of my composition class?

Yes.

What is the timeline of your time at Webkinz, when did you start and stop working there?

I started working at Ganz back in March of 2008, and I left early 2013, so around 5 years total. 

What were your main responsibilities when working at Webkinz?

I was first hired as a digital artist for the Interactive Art department and worked on creating new virtual pets exclusive to the eStore. I also created art assets for the Webkinz games and for Webkinz JR. After about a year I was given the opportunity to design a new series of characters for Webkinz called Zums. These were fairy-like creatures that would exist as both virtual characters on the Webkinz site, and as a product line of plush toys. I eventually worked primarily on product design and marketing for various Ganz properties, including Amazing World and Nakamas. 

From what I can see you are primarily an artist/designer, how did you get involved with the Kinztunes? Were you interested in music or was it just a side project?

Well, it all started out by chance. One day I was working away at my desk when my boss walked in and yelled out for everyone to hear "Who here can sing"? I put my hand up and his first response was "yeah right!", but after convincing him that I wasn't joking he said if I were interested in performing on a Webkinz tune to go visit tour resident sound guy. I love music and this was a great opportunity to get away from my desk, so I got the rundown from the lead sound engineer and we quickly started work on the very first Webkinz Pet Of The Month song. 

We had the lyrics written for us and a general direction...problem was, at the time, there was no formal recording studio on site and so we had to improvise. We found an empty office to record in and in lieu of any proper soundproofing, we ended up draping a Snuggie over my head while I sang. It was a great experience A proper sound recording studio eventually was built as the sound team grew, and I continued to get involved with the production of the Kinz Tunes. All of this extra work would happen during the work day, when I had time from my other responsibilities as a digital artist. I sang, I wrote, I even lent my voice to other projects doing character voices for the Webkinz JR site. I quickly became the go-to person for recording whatever random sound was needed. 

What was your favorite project you did working at Webkinz?

I would have to say that designing the Amazing World vinyl figures is what I am most proud of. I ended up designing three series for the toy line but only the first two ever made it to shelves. The project was canceled pretty soon after launch, along with others including Nakamas and Tail Town. I have to say, working on Kinz Tunes is a close second, as I am still good friends with the sound engineer I met on that first day of recording. I actually just met up with him today to check out a retro arcade in downtown Toronto.

How does Webkinz keep a consistent style since there are various elements of the game? Were there guidelines when designing?

One of the challenges that the Webkinz team faced was trying to keep up with the rapid expansion of the website. Both the coding and the art for the site had to get produced quickly as there were always new features and games to implement. As best as I can remember, Webkinz had one art director from the beginning who created the art style, and it was the Creative Director (the boss for the entire art department) who made sure everything remained on brand. Later on I became a sort of liaison between the art department and marketing, making sure product development was using the same style guides as the Interactive Art department.

What was the work environment like at Webkinz? Was it in-person offices or remote?

The art department itself was pretty drab. Gray cubicles upon gray cubicles, located in the same building that housed the main offices, and warehouse. The people I worked with were amazing. Get a bunch of creative people together in a windowless environment and you got a recipe for crazy times. A lot of dress up days; A lot of desk decorating. I made a lot of friendships from that time. 

What are some projects you’re working on now?

After Ganz I took some time off to do my own thing, creating some animated shorts with characters of my own designing. I then went on to work for a company designing educational games that are featured on the PBS Kids website. A year into the pandemic I was laid off and now I'm revisiting my project and developing it as on a mobile game.

Do you have anything you can show me from your time working there?

I've attached some sketches that show the design process of some of my earlier work at Ganz. I've included the initial concept of the Webkinz Stone Lion, isometric sketches of the Stone Lion, and the final vectored design.

Any questions that I didn’t ask that you think I should know?

Yes, Ganz is actually based in Canada. A lot of people don't know that the head offices are just outside of Toronto, Ontario

That concludes our interview. A huge thank you to Leonidas Kouvaris for taking the time to answer all my questions, I am so appreciative of his time and insight. The information provided is so fascinating, I never would've guessed most of Webkinz was designed in a grey cubical, and the story about KinzTunes made me laugh, I'll be on the lookout for more projects by Leonidas Kouvaris!