Can someone explain a little bit about webkinz?

Question

What ages would be appropriate to get one for?

How does this work with online play?

Anything else I should know?

Ok, I admit, I know very little about them. A friend of mine said that my daughter (5) would love them since she loves (worships practically) her stuffed animals (friends - they are real). I have seen a little bit, but not enough to make an informed decision. My friend wants to buy one for my daughter as a gift, but won't without my ok. So, what do you all think - one of these new fangled play and interact online stuffed friends or just stick with the good old fashioned ones? I tend to be a more "use your imagination" type of style of mom. (She has no problem interacting with all her animals now - they all have personalities, names, a full 4 generation family tree, etc.)

Thanks for your input.

Answer 1

Any age would be cool to play with a webkinz :)

My friend is around 11 and she plays with webkinz

i think its fun the problem for most people are finding it but it is so much fun.

The way it works is like an iTunes card or a Wii Points Card, where it either comes with a tag (or label) where you can scratch off the cover and there will be a code under the silver thing you scratch of (sorry don't know what its called). Then somewhere on the site it will be redeemable, and when you get it all set up it will be fun you can dress it up, earn credits to buy the pet things, If you're into that sorta stuff you'd be hooked =)

Hope this helped =)