The summer solstice is a significant celestial event that occurs on June 21st each year. It marks the longest day and shortest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Many cultures and traditions celebrate this day, recognizing it as a time of magical energy and abundance. In 2023, witches and practitioners of earth-based spirituality will come together to honor the summer solstice and harness its power. The summer solstice is a time when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky and shines its brightest. It is a time of warmth, growth, and vitality.

Webkinz magical retriever

July 24, 2008 at 12:47 am · Filed under Chit Chat, General, Newspaper Announcements, What's NEW
By Gymboutiques

Lots of info that I failed to post earlier today as I got caught up in trading lol. Here we go.

I’m going to post pics of the newspaper announcements later (as we will eventually see those and I can give you a short info on them too). Again many thanks to the webkinz Fairy (Merthyn you’re awesome)

Obviously, everyone is interested in the fish and what happens in the rooms!
The water pets get a bubble on their head when they go to other rooms and vise versa, the other pets get a bubble on their heads when they go into a water room.
The best I could do is show you what the Goldfish and Manatee look like swimming!

And since we’re on to the pets, here is the info on the new pets!
First we have the Fan Tailed Goldfish! The food item is called “Daphnia Dafina”! The PSI is the “Fantail Table”!

Then we have the Manatee! The food item is the “Mangrove Leaf Manacotti”! The PSI is the Mangrove Treasure Trove”!

This is the pet from the Trading Cards Series 3.
It’s called the “Magical Retriever” It has animated stars that radiate around it’s body! You can just see them in the second pic! The PSI is the “Sparkling Star Bed”! It’s food is called “Presto Pesto Pizza”!

NOW we get into the new Trading Card 3 items and the Series 2 Figurines!
First off, here are the 24 figurines and the items they give you through the codes! (click on pic to make bigger)

Here are the names of the figures and their items for this first group!
Ahoy Cheeky Monkey: Sailing Compass
At Your Service Penguin: Dining Out Table
Ballerina Husky Dog: Ballerina Mirror
Big Catch Bulldog: Baseball Bat Rack
Breaking News Cocker Spaniel: Webkinz Newz Newspaper Box
Chow Down Duck: Just Ducky Dishrack
Cowgirl Clydesdale: Cowgirl Wanted Poster
Dear Diary Leopard: Secret Dreams Diary
Fraidy Cat Lion: Moonlight Night Light
Hero-To-Be German Shepherd: Police Chair
Hoop Dreams Seal: Basketball Cooler
House Painting Hippo: Painting Overalls

Now the second half (click on pic to make bigger)…..

And here are their names:
Karate Cat: Stone Garden Lantern
Koala Archeologist: Backyard Dig Site
Lifeguard Googles: Oceanside Chair
Mach One Turtle: Desktop Antique Plane
Pink Picnic Charcoal Cat: Picnic Time Basket
Pop Groovin’ Gorilla: Platinum Record
Reindeer Runner: Digital Stopwatch Clock
Roller Pig: Skater Pig Poster
Super Shopper Yellow Lab: High Heel Chair
Swashbucklin Schnauzer: Deep Sea Locker
Tee Time Raccoon: Golf Ball Chair
Three Cheers Tiger: Pompom Bean Bag Chair

NOW, we get into the Trading Card 3 items!
Here is what I have on that so far!
This furniture theme is called the “Trading Card Condo” furniture!
Here is a list of the items in order (just put “ Trading Card Condo ” in front of each name!
Lounger
Sofa
Coffee Table
Lamp
Counter
Dining Chair
Dining Table
Fridge
Stove
Dresser
Bed
Pedestal
Toy Box
Side Table

Here are the new Trading Card Clothing Items:

You just put “ Trading Card Collector ” in front of the following names!
Beret
Button Coat
Capri Pants
Cropped Jacket
Coat
Classic Capri
Flip Flops
Bunched Pants

There’s a large bunch of new Posters that I believe will be available through the Series 3 trading cards!
Here they are:

And the names…
Charm Forest Poster
Cheeky Monkey Poster
Chicken Poster
Chortletorte Poster
Crocodile Poster
Fred Rover Poster
Goldfish Poster
Monkey and Monkey Poster
Ms. Birdy Poster
Puppy Patrol Car Poster
Whimsy Dragon Poster
Witches Bathtub Poster

Now, I have some new clothes that will be available!
The Mod Jacket is already found in the W-shop!
Here are the new clothes:

And the names:
Mod Jacket
Polo Dress
Pop Rock Princess Hat
Snowboarding Jacket
Red Dotty Party Dress
Pop Rock Princess Shirt
Pop Rock Princess Skirt

And finally, I have some new items that look like they might be a new theme to be found in the W-shop!
I’m not really sure where these will be available at! They could be part of the trading cards too!
I just don’t know!
They are all related to Webkinz Characters!
Here are the images:

Here are their names:
Amanda Panda Chest
Chef Gazpacho’s Place Setting
Dr. Quack Bed
Dr. Quack Side Table Lamp
Ms. Cowoline Reading Chair
Fred Rover Coffee Table
Fred Rover Sofa
Monkey & Monkey Banana Tree
Monkey & Monkey Banana TV
Monkey & Monkey Balloons
Ms. Birdy Home Sweet Home Cross Stitch
Ms. Birdy’s Tchotcke Shelf
Plumpy Plush Doll
Plumpy’s Chair
Plumpy’s Writing Desk

The images above are not complete! I found these listings, but no pics!
I’m sure they will go with the group above. Here are the names of the missing items:
Quizzy Dining Table
Quizzy Dining Chair
Arte’s Clock
Arte’s Azure Zingoz Photo

Working on EStore pictures for the new items…..

Moving Statue (click on pic to make bigger)

Four Season’s Tree (click to make bigger)

New Pet of the Month Items. Jelly Beans Seeds and Lava Lamp Column

Here’s the close up of the lava lamp column. It is pretty big (column size)

*we posted pics of the actual figurines and the clothes on earlier updates so I didn’t see the need to include those again. You can also check the Webkinz News Category on the blog to see previous news – pictures of the Gray Wolf were previously posted.

thank you for your patience guys/gals should have done this early today but had VBS to go to. Enjoy!

Pic of someone’s under water room:
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Lava lamp column shown in room:

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Meet the Finalists – Day 3

We can’t wait for the voting for the Greatest Webkinz to begin on April 29!

In the meantime, this is your chance to get to know our finalists. Here are four more of our favorite pets, and remember – you can see the full list of 32 finalists here!

Sherbet Bunny

As soon as they were revealed, the springtastic Sherbet Bunny hopped right into our hearts. With a multicolored pastel coat and sweet whiskers, this cuddly pet is so special that it’s the only bunny on our list!

Orangutan

The plush version of the Webkinz Orangutan is why this pet made our list. It sits perfectly in a calming pose and has carefully crafted hands and feet… so cute!

Magical Retriever

The Magical Retriever is one of the rarest virtual pets in all of Webkinz World! Released as part of our Series 3 Trading Cards, only a few packs contained a Secret Code for the elusive pup! For those fans lucky enough to find one, this renowned retriever is truly one of the best Webkinz Pets ever!

Unicorn

One of the first fan-requested plush pets was the Webkinz Unicorn. So when it was finally released in Webkinz’ second year, it became an instant hit! The Webkinz Unicorn ushered in a whole line of magical creatures that would eventually populate Webkinz World! For making fans’ dreams come true, the Webkinz Unicorn is one of the best Webkinz Pets ever!

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Witch celebrations during the summer solstice often involve rituals and ceremonies that embrace the energy of the sun. These rituals may include lighting bonfires, making flower crowns, and performing spells and incantations. Witches may also gather in small groups or covens to share their experiences and connect with like-minded individuals. One common tradition during the summer solstice celebration is the practice of burning a wish or intention in the bonfire. This act symbolizes releasing desires into the universe and inviting positive energy and abundance into one's life. Witches may also engage in meditation and reflection to set goals and intentions for the coming months. The summer solstice is a time of celebration and joy for witches. It represents the peak of the sun's energy and the abundance of the natural world. It is a time to come together, connect with the earth, and harness the power of the sun for personal growth and transformation. Whether through rituals, ceremonies, or simple acts of gratitude, witches honor the summer solstice and embrace the magic it brings..

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