Who knows what a Webkinz is?

[NSFL]

And who here wants to burn them all to hell?

This is my complaint thread about webkinz. They are this little stuffed animal that comes with a code that kids can use on a website to play with online. Currently, there's been a shortage all over North America, so they're in high demand.

So here is my complaint, or rant, whatever you want to call it. Parents, GROW UP. Do you know how embarassing it is to watch you fight with another parent over a STUFFED ANIMAL?! And quit complaining about not getting one. Your kids can be dissapointed, they don't have to get everything that they want. Kids are too spoiled nowadays. And kids, if you have more than 2 webkinz, you've had ENOUGH!! And yes! 23 is too much!!!

I'm sorry, it's slow here, and I felt the need to blow off some steam. If you have webkinz stories, please share.

[Five-hole]

I teach music lessons to young kids, and if these are what I think they are one little girl came in with about 15 of them clipped to her belt loop.

[NSFL]

Hmmm, I think they're too big to clip onto your belt loop.

[SaprykinPWNSjoo]

my gfs niece is addicted to them i'm pretty sure she has saved up all her money to buy like every one of them and if she can't save up for them its then only thing she asks for for presents at birthday's and times like that.

[PYroMaNiaC]

As a buyer where I work, I was asked to bring in these things in by the company that makes them. I am so glad I did not. The racks always look empty. They bring out the stupid in people. And, frankly, kids can play any number of games on the interent without a secret code.

I did, however, buy a rack of stuffed animals from another company that lets you register a star in your child's name. The code in the tag will allow you to register a real star and then it gives you a star chart to show you exactly where your star will appear in the night sky. Now that is a cool idea.

I mean, how many stars does one child need? ONE!! After that, it's just being selfish and even stupid parents would recognize that, right? Right?That means, hopefully, that there will never be a scrap in center aisle between two enraged parents.

[NSFL]

Originally Posted by SaprykinPWNSjoo

my gfs niece is addicted to them i'm pretty sure she has saved up all her money to buy like every one of them and if she can't save up for them its then only thing she asks for for presents at birthday's and times like that.

I believe it's a total waste of money on a kid's part. They're literally blowing all the money they have on these things. $15 bucks for each one. And they're so tiny and such bad quality.

Originally Posted by PYroMaNiaC

They bring out the stupid in people.

Yes, yes they do. Adults and children.

Originally Posted by PYroMaNiaC

I did, however, buy a rack of stuffed animals from another company that lets you register a star in your child's name. The code in the tag will allow you to register a real star and then it gives you a star chart to show you exactly where your star will appear in the night sky. Now that is a cool idea.

I mean, how many stars does one child need? ONE!! After that, it's just being selfish and even stupid parents would recognize that, right? Right?That means, hopefully, that there will never be a scrap in center aisle between two enraged parents.

The problem with the shining stars is that the website is awful slow. And the kids will ask for 23 stars before you know it. They're going to be like, "but Becky has 20 stars! Why can't I have 21?!"

[Nufy]

My brothers kids intorduced mine to it two years ago when they came to visit from NFLD.

They are not welcome back...........(j/k)

Webkinz, Bioincles(How fataing hard are those suckers to put together),video games, and then real sports...

My 7 year old goes throu phases on all of the above and a few more.....

[Ayrahb]

I can't say that I regret spending $13 on the Webkin, but I am not buying more than one. The kid still plays with the toy and its web games, which can't be said about the DS, SceneIt, giant stuffed bunnies, and a bunch of other toys that cost me way more than that.

This thread reminded me of the exchange between Kyle and his father in the South Park epsiode Chinpokomon:

Gerald: You see, son, fads come and go. And this "Chin-po-ko Mon" is obviously nothing more than a fad. You don't have to be a part of it. In fact, you can make an even stronger statement by saying to your peers, "I'm not going to be a part of this fad, because I'm an individual." Do you understand?
Kyle: Yes. Yes, I do, Dad. Now let me tell you how it works in the real world. In the real world, I can either get a Chinpokomon, or I can be the only kid without one, which singles me out, and causes the other kids to make fun of me and kick my ass.

[Sample00]

you guys are just jealous you didnt think of the idea!

[flambers]

LOL, have not had a problem finding them. A person just needs to look around. It is a really good game for the kids.

[NSFL]

Originally Posted by Ayrahb

I can't say that I regret spending $13 on the Webkin, but I am not buying more than one. The kid still plays with the toy and its web games, which can't be said about the DS, SceneIt, giant stuffed bunnies, and a bunch of other toys that cost me way more than that.

For me, the issue is the kids with more than 5. And who whine and make their parents whine. It's the stupid people part associated with the webkinz.

Originally Posted by Sample00

you guys are just jealous you didnt think of the idea!

*Nods* Pretty much. I think I'd be fine if I didn't have to deal with the parents looking for them too. In this instance, ignorance would be bliss.

Originally Posted by flambers

LOL, have not had a problem finding them. A person just needs to look around. It is a really good game for the kids.

How many do your kids have and where are you finding them? We get 60 in and they're gone within 24 hours.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Ayrahb

This thread reminded me of the exchange between Kyle and his father in the South Park epsiode Chinpokomon:

Gerald: You see, son, fads come and go. And this "Chin-po-ko Mon" is obviously nothing more than a fad. You don't have to be a part of it. In fact, you can make an even stronger statement by saying to your peers, "I'm not going to be a part of this fad, because I'm an individual." Do you understand?
Kyle: Yes. Yes, I do, Dad. Now let me tell you how it works in the real world. In the real world, I can either get a Chinpokomon, or I can be the only kid without one, which singles me out, and causes the other kids to make fun of me and kick my ass.

I love that episode. oh, no, Japan is coming to take over the world through Chinpokomon.

...and no, I've never heard of Webkinz, but it sounds uber-lame.

[flambers]

Originally Posted by NSFL

For me, the issue is the kids with more than 5. And who whine and make their parents whine. It's the stupid people part associated with the webkinz.



*Nods* Pretty much. I think I'd be fine if I didn't have to deal with the parents looking for them too. In this instance, ignorance would be bliss.



How many do your kids have and where are you finding them? We get 60 in and they're gone within 24 hours.

My Kids have at least 6 each, but I have not bought one in awhile. Places like Sears, Hallmark and Calton Cards are the best places to check.

[NSFL]

Didn't know Sears has them.

[McG]

its just another toy.

cabbage patch kids, tickle me elmo, pet rocks, etc.

yah, my daughter has one...but its just a stuffy. that's it! nothing else!

marketing and human behaviour takes care of the rest.

i blame people.