At approximately 10:30 am US Kinz Time, the Goo Goo Berries finally started flying in Webkinz World!

Ganz has given the official word on Webkinz Newz, the festival has been extended to run through August 18th!

We're assuming that they follow the "6-minute schedule just like last year. So get out and catch those berries

I have been working on an update to KI over the last few hours. In this update I would like to announce the addition of Global Announcements.

Global Announcements are announcements that appear in every forum. They can clearly be identified by the Red Flag and Large Red Text. Currently there are 2 Global Announcements: The Rules, and The List of Staff.

Please Note: Global Announcements Can Only Be Made by Founders.
Also Currently...

The following items will be available Sunday, August 9 at the eStore:


Webkinz: Grey Wolf, Peridot Dog
Exclusives: Majestic Meals Dining Chair Set (new), Regal Palace Room Divider (new), Molten Lava Volcano, Giant Chair, Modern Windmill, Blast Off Rocket Bed, Circus Organ Grinder
Fairy Falls Charm Codes: Googles, Yorkie, Pig, Panda
Magic Mire Charm Codes: Tournament Arena, Dr. Quack, Tabby, Arte...

Don't forget to watch for floating GooGoo Berries August 8 - August 14. And make sure you record how many you catch each day. Visit the tracking thread here: http://www.kinzisland.com/webkinz-events-f41/googoo-berry-time-t761.htm#5842




Update: WebkinzInsider is reporting that there has been no reports of any
googoo berries on Asian,...

KI member Lettykinz has unlocked the Magic Marsh, the prize for unlocking all 24 charms in the Mire Marsh. She reports that the tree changes color and a dragonfly flies around the trees. Congratulations Lettykinz!

Thanks to KI member p1086, information about new items at the eStore on Saturday has become available. Be sure to visit p1086's Rumors magazine on the forum. http://www.kinzisland.com/general-webkinz-chat-discussion-f9/pl086-s-rumor-and-breaking-newz-shack-approved-by-claraz25-and-lilkinzgrandma-t762.htm#5860

Super Saturday:

• Pets: Grey Wolf,...

KI member p1086 has reported many new additions to Webkinz World today.

W-Shop
New items for out doors:
Elegant Iron Fence-400 KC
Elegant Stone Pillar-675
Fine Fowl Fountain-1025
Geranium Bush-90
Gingko Tree-825
Guzmania Plant-90
Pool Lounger-350
Poolside Umbrella-250
Wisteria Tree-1200

(ALL ARE OUTSIDE AND TREETOP ITEMS!!!)


OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF GO GO BERRY FESTIVAL
August 8- August 14...

Thanks to KI member BigTiger132 for bringing breaking news of the upcoming Clothing Design Contest hosted by Webkinz Newz. Here are the details that have been posted:

It's Webkinz Wednesday at the Ganz eStore. Today's pets include:

Webkinz Newz is hinting at some changes that will occur later this week.



The loader page also has an announcement about some upgrades that are happening today:

Multiplayer upgrade test today. PvP game and Clubhouse issues may occur during this test.

Some more details of additions have been announced on the Webkinz Newz site:

Ganz has announced the pets that will be available this February for Valentines's Day. The Love Monkey will be back again. The Love Frog will also be back, but with a new twist. It will be available in combination with a Love Frog Kinz Clip. The Love Lion will be new.

Here is what is available in the eStore for Sunday:

• Pets: Woolly Mammath, Peridot Dog
  
• Items: Origami Waterwheel, Alchemists Stove, Atomic Lamp, Bounding Big Top Cannon, Circus Dining Table, Circus Dining Chairs, Circus Dresser
  
• Fairy Fall Charms: Magic W, Wheel of WOW, Monkey, White Terrier
  
• Magic Mire Charms: Tournament Arena, Dr. Quack, Tabby, Arte Fact, Clydesdale, Raccoon, Black Stallion, Chef Gazpacho
  
• Figure: All-in-Jest Lemon-Lime...

Thanks to PSIhunter, we now have a picture of the Glamour Gecko!
Here it is:

Thanks to Webkinz Insider Member teacher13 for doing extensive research after a local retailer began taking pre-orders for a "Webkinz Purple Sparkle Iguana". She was able to use this information to find the true name for this new Webkinz, and WI just verified it with Ganz management -- it's real and confirmed!

August 1st will bring new items to buy and new things to do. Here's a recap to help you remember what you must have and you must do!!

Webkinz eStore

Blue Dragster: August 1st the blue dragsterreplica will be available. This is the only day this year that this item will be available for purchase. Remember, eStore Replicas cannot
be traded or sent via KinzPost.

The new gemstone pet, the Peridot Dog, arrives at the eStore. In addition, available Saturday, August 1st at the eStore:

• Webkinz:...

I would like to announce that Reputation Sayings have been added to the Rep Boxes system. Now when you scroll over someone's rep boxes cute sayings will appear. For instance members with one green box () will have the saying "This member is just an ordinary islander." There are many other sayings for all the other rep boxes but I will leave those a secret for everyone to find out.

I would like to thank the following members for creating the reputation sayings:
Jerkinz
PSIhunter

It's Webkinz Wednesday at the eStore. Available today are the Cotton Candy Sheep, the green Floral Fox, and the Ruby Retriever.



Also, coming for one day only this year, on August 1, the Blue Dragster replica will be available. You won't want to miss this one!

Ganz has announced that the Black Panther is now officially retired. If you see any of this pet in stores, grab it now while you still can.
Please Note: Retailers can still purchase this pet, so it may still be availiable for some time. However, once they are gone, they are gone.


Remember, you can always find our up-to-date list of retired Webkinz/Lil'kinz under the Navigation menu, or follow this link:

After several long hours of the site being down, Webkinz World is back up. Better catch those Zingoz to make up for lost time!

Here are the extra items available today in the eStore

• Pets: Wooly Mammoth, Ruby Retriever
  
• Items: Lazy River Ride, Big Pile of KinzCash Bed, Playland Ball Pool, Hologram Projector, Zangoz Statue, Zingoz Tree
  
• Figures: Royal Whimsy Dragon
  
• S1 Charms: Googles, Pug, Wacky Zingoz, Tree Frog, Gorilla
  
• S2 Charms: Newest 8 Charms pictured below: