Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 6-10 of 36
 Lot's of fun - and site has improved March 26, 2008
Michaele L. (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
I think the Webkinz site was a little overwhelmed at how popular these little critters were! We had a lot of trouble, just as the previous reviewer described, especially with the help. Really no way at all to contact them.
Nevertheless, they seem to be doing a lot better these days. While I'm still somewhat disappointed with the contacting, the site otherwise does not disappoint! There are all sorts of things, mini games (and yes, these can count as mind stimulating), cards, reading, creativity, caring for a pet - you name it, they've got it - all very KID FRIENDLY.
I think that value for the dollar is pretty good here. The site can literally keep youngsters entertained for hours - just gotta get them up to do some PHYSICAL exercise!! Lots of mental stimulation and enjoyable.
UPDATE: 04/03/08: My child forgot login name. Despite following instructions regarding what to do if this happens (enter e-mail, first name, birthdate), they do not "recognize us". I even tried myself on a different account where I KNEW all information and it still did not recognize our account. There is absoultely NO WAY TO CONTACT THESE FOLKS, no telephone, no e-mail. That's VERY frustrating! All help is very "generic" as another reveiwer stated. There should be a telephone support, even if it is a long distance call. The children deserve better. I still say that the site is wonderful and a lot of fun but the support for site leaves a lot to be desired.
 A fun holiday gift January 28, 2008
Linda A. Malcor (Lake Forest, CA USA)
My daughter has spent many hours playing with this toy. (It's a good thing that it is proving to be durable!) The educational value comes from the video link to the games on the Internet. (Without computer access, the educational value disappears.) I'm not sure if the toy would have been as attractive to her if it had not arrived during the holidays. Still, it was one of the favorite things that Santa brought to her this year.
Damaged Reindeer January 20, 2008
Linda Lou (Fort Worth, TX USA)
Extremely disappointed with the service I received! One of the reindeer arrived with a hole in it's ear before Christmas and I still have not heard from the toy company (not Webkinz) about what they were going to do to correct the problem! I purchased two for Christmas gifts and one of them was not damaged. I will never buy anything from this company again!
My grandson loves it! January 10, 2008
Mary C.
My five year old granson has little experience with computers but that is changing fast. He loves this webkinz. He went online and named it as soon as he got it. Maybe it will lose its appeal now that the holidays are over, but he surely has enjoyed it.
Join the Webkinz Mania January 8, 2008
D. Fiano (Glastonbury, CT)
We bought, I mean Santa brought the Webkinz reindeer for our 5-year-old daughter for Christmas and she love, love, love, love, loves it, her. She aptly named her Dancer and enjoys taking care of her. The site is secure as far as I have been able to tell. I like that fact that the way to earn the most Webkinz $$ is to play the quiz game which leans more toward the educational side. Although, being 5 she is not able to read it all on her own, so I play with her. We enjoy the time together. You have to be willing to set aside a little time every couple of days to be on the computer with this if you decide to register the Webkinz. Fine with me as it builds computer skills she's going to need in this day and age without just mindless use of the arrow keys as most games require, e.g. familiarity with going to a site, key board skills, etc. It's a virtual pet & it's cute, it does "teach" a bit of responsibility, decision/choice making, math skills--harmless fun.
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