I just bought a Webkinz.

[Nia-chan]

It's a cute little leopard, because I love plushie likenesses of big cats. Has anybody else heard of these? When I got it, I didn't think it was a big deal, but I noticed older people buying these things (one lady told me "they're the greatest things ever"). It's like a combination of Beanie Babies and Neopets.. when you buy one, you get a little code inside and you log it into the website and you can play with it, move it around, feed it, dress it up, and decorate it's room. Of course I know it's intended for little kids, but I wanted to know if anyone else had one. Or have they already been around and I'm just now noticing? Oo;

[Kuro-Mizu]

I have heard about it... they were advertising them on the radio! I might look into them... doubt I will buy one though!

[Tenshi no Ai]

Personally, I think it's stupid :/ It's like having to buy a stuffed animal to go online to play Neopets and stuff :/ People at work always ask if we have them but it's like... I dunno, just dumb sounding, personally^^ Heck, I'd only get one cause I love cute stuffed animals^^ Code would go in the garbage. It's not an original idea either, really. I mean, let's count the countless in the genre of 'taking care of a pet' through PC, other video games, and digital devices, they're all the same...

[mitsuki lover]

Is this a new fad or something?

[Nia-chan]

I actually didn't know these were for the internet (though the "web" should have been a give-away) until I brought it home. I played around on the site for a bit, though... almost makes me wish I could be a little kid again x3 The idea is cute

And I thought it was a new fad, but it doesn't look like it's that big

[LadyRushia]

XD, my local news station did a story about webkins that went along the lines of "Be careful, parents! Your kids may become obsessed! How much is too much?"

I guess it is a new fad, but I've heard almost nothing about it.

[Okami]

My stepsister has 40 of the things.

Nope, that's not a typo. *sighs*

[Alexander]

It sounds...interesting. For lack of a better word. XD But I myself prefer to collect authentic plushies, dolls, or figurines that don't have an inexpensive feel added on to them.

[AsianBlossom]

I'm kinda stuck between the first and last choices on that poll, lol. Actually, I chose the first.

[Nia-chan]

Cool :3 Do you use them online or just have them around?