Ganz Launches Webkinz Jr. at Atlanta Market
By Staff -- Gifts and Dec, 1/6/2009 9:24:00 AM
Atlanta — Gift vendor Ganz debuted Webkinz Jr. today at AmericasMart Atlanta on the opening day of the January 2009 International Gift & Home Furnishings Market.
The new line builds on the well-known Webkinz collection of plush toys whose secret codes allow access to the Webkinz World interactive website. Webkinz Jr. will introduce 3–6 year olds to the Internet in a safe, learning-oriented environment. The series of plush pets and associated Web world will be ready for launch in late Spring 2009.
Howard Ganz, president of Ganz, said, “Webkinz Jr. is a world for younger children to discover, where learning and daily activities can be chosen by parents to meet their child’s needs.”
I am very excited about the launch of the new Webkinz Jr. However I hope that Ganz does not make it as competitive as Webkinz, by that I mean I hope they don't start to retire items so that adults take over and try to profit on the entire program. My 4 year old loves her Webkinz but her sister gets upset because she is afraid that she will lose her retired items if her sister plays on the account. This will give her an account of her own that she can navigate easily, (I hope!).
Letisicia - 2009-01-15 23:29:00 EST
I have a three year old Grandson who was toilet trained at the age of 22 months because of his Webkinz Pet being able to 'go potty.' I can see this being more suitable to his needs. Wheel of Wow and Wishing Well were about the extent of his play in game. This New Product Launch holds a GREAT deal of promise and still seems to have the same mission statement that Ganz had from the beginning of their Webkinz World site. Encouraging Early learning and Parental involvement by offering a site that is FUN for both!
Anika Dixon - 2009-01-13 12:33:00 EST
My 4 yr old is so excited. She got her first webkinz for Christmas and we were trying to hold out as long as possible due to the fact that we knew a lot of the games and activities would be a little over her head, but with an 8yr old sister who already has 5 or 6, it was getting more and more difficult to distract her. Sure enough, it is a little difficult and more often than not, it is mom and dad getting suckered into playing it for her. This will be a wonderful solution and she already has her heart set on that adorably purple monkey. I am happy that the games and activities appear to be geared towards learning.
JLynn Repstock - 2009-01-11 17:37:00 EST
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