The POTMs for April and May 2009 have been announced on the Webkinz Retailers’ Site . April’s POTM will be the Webkinz Alley Cat (Large Size Only) and May’s POTM will be the Webkinz Cocker Spaniel (Large Size Only).

Also just as a reminder this month the POTM is the Webkinz Googles and next month it is the Webkinz Yorkie.

Some of you may have heard some rumors about a new feature coming to KI. KImember and myself starting working on KI’s biggest project ever back in November. Last month we invited the other Mods and Admins to help us finish it. We have all been working hard and would like to officially announce it.

pl086 asked me this question yesterday and I can now answer it.

What is the new KI feature that is being released?

Well pl086 the new feature is, KI Fourm, or you could also call it the new KI. For simplicity I will call it KI Forum in this article. KI Forum is a new site that we will use to build on the success of KI. KI Forum allows use to use the old KI as a reference site for the Brand New KI. KI Wetpaint will never be retired. It is a part of my memories and I cannot part with it. So instead it will be merged with the new KI. I will release more info on how they will be merged soon. I am mid-way through this process. Now you may be asking why are we moving/expanding. Well KI has been facing some challenges lately. One of the biggest is we are unable to set up a trading system there because I cannot create a secure way of doing so. Using KI Forum a Trading Exchange has become reality. If you want to you can apply to join the KI Trading Exchange to exchange virtual webkinz world items. Also the other main problem with KI is that our forum is not very advanced. Wetpaint forums are not built for the way we use them. KI is a very social community so a more sophisticated forum is needed to support or demands. I could go into detail about how the new forum will help but it would be easier for you to see for yourself. Please welcome KI Forum located at kinzisland.forumotion.com

Now you may ask how does this announcement relate to a contest. pl086 has come up with an excellent idea for a contest to help release KI Forum. We are having and ask the Staff contest. If you join KI Forum by Wednesday you will be automatically entered in a draw to win the opportunity to ask 5 questions to the staff member(s) of your choice. All the questions and the answers will be posted here on the front page later in the week.

Finally on a side note, I would like to welcome my brother KImember as co-founder of KI. KImember was always a contributor to the site even before he became a member. So please congradulate him on this accomplishment. We hope to continue to serve KI well for many months and years to come.

Pictures of all the trading card series 4 prizes have been added to the webkinz database please click read more to see the pictures and their names. Again to see larger images please click on the image. A big thanks to EXOTERIC for these pictures.

Here are all the new clothes. Looks like your pet will really be in style with these.

From left to right they are.

Line 1: Jerry’s Blazer, Dr. Quack’s Jacket, Amanda Panda’s Dress, Tabby Von Meow’s Headset, Poncho’s Sombrero

Line 1B: Sheldon’s Gat, and Dex Dangerous’s Visor.

Line 2: Miss Cowoline’s Blazer, Fred Rover’s Blazer, Kimmy’s Overalls, Sheldon’s shirt, Dex Dangerous’s Suit Top

Line 3: Miss Cowoline’s Skirt, Fluffington’s Vest, Ms. Birdy’s Pink Blazer, Nafaria’s Purple Slippers, Dex Dangerous’s Suit Bottom.

Now here are the Webkinz Characters II Theme.

From left to right:

Line 1: Fluffington’s Marble Bust, Nafaria’s Stained Glass Window, Dogbeard’s Navigation Globe, Persephone Plush Doll, Dex Dangerous’s Model space fighter.

Line 2: Fluffington’s Antique Armchair, Tabby Von Meow’s Cup of Hot Chocolate, Dogbeard’s Treasure Chest, Dex Dangerous’s Landing Pad, Persephone’s Designer Manikinz

Line 3: Dr. Quack’s Eye Chart, Crafty Critterz Desk, Crafty Critterz Sign, Dex Dangerous’s Master Control Chair, Nafaria’s Potted Vine.

Also there is Sheldon’s Surfboard:

Next is the Card Colletorz Theme. I am not going to bother posting the names since they are pretty repeative. If you would like the name of an item just ask.

Also the Mystical Panda will be available as a super exclusive pet. Here is a picture of the moods to go with pl086’s post from yesterday.

Last night webkinz world went down for maintenance. When they came back on early this morning lots of stuff was added. Here are the upcoming newspaper articles. Please click read more to see the articles. Also to see the images in a larger view please click on the pictures.

New Superbed. Perfect for the new movie magic theme.

The rest of the Movie Magic Theme has been added to the w-shop.

Spring pets.

3 new march pets and news about wacky bingoz. You can only use 5 coupons at a time.

New way to create outfits. No need to search trough closets of clothes andmore.

After all of that contraversey out there it is now announced that there will be a Mystical Panda. The Mystical Panda can be awarded by buying a pack of cards that contain this “ultra-rare” pet! The pet PSF (Pet Special Food) is Star Shimmer Sippers and the PSI (Pet Special Item) is the Sun’s Embrace Bed! Here are some pics!

Yes it is official there is going to be a Trading Card Series 4 for Webkinz World. Here are some items you can win. The prizes are   Orca Whale poster (1/9 posters),Nafaria’s Stained Glass Window, The box the cards come in, Crafty Kimmy’s Craft Desk, Amanda Panda’s Dress, Dogbeard’s Treasure Chest, Card Collector Fridge Fluffington’s Marble Bust, and Poncho’s Shawl.

“Series 4 Highlights:

• More stickers on each sticker card! Regular stickers have 5 or 6 on a card. All Dressed Up sticker cards have at least 4!
• An all new W Tales! Read “Join the Club” – a full length story split over the 90 base cards!
• Two puzzles, and easier to collect! One puzzle in on the back of the Regular stickers, and another on the All Dressed Up stickers. They both look amazing!
• More item images! See high-res close ups of our coolest eStore and Curio Shop items – including the popular Jelly Bean Seeds!
• More exclusive prizes! You loved the all-exclusive prizes in Series 3, so we’ve brought you even more items to collect, including a new set of the popular “Citizens of Kinzville” items!
• A new super-rare, super-exclusive Webkinz online pet – the Mystical Panda! Can you find one?
• Limited print run! These will be gone fast!

Series 4 will be available in stores by the beginning of March 2009 — check your favorite Webkinz retailer for availibility.”

Late last evening the mother son duo of webkinzinsider.com members Hptigerlily and 149 pokemon created a mystery recipe with Macaroni and Cheese, Pretzel, and Peanuts. When they solved it they could only get a blank dish similar to the glitch with Twistifish Fondue earlier this week. It seems that this glitch got the attention of Ganz and they fixed the graphics for Fixichini, Abracaldo Dabra, and Pearlipat. 2 of these 3 recipes are now solved. It turns out Macaroni and Cheese, Pretzel, and Peanuts on the Stove creates Fixichini

And earlier today webkinzinsider.com member AChip solved her 8th secret recipe, Pearlipat. This recipe can be made using Fish Sticks, Pear and Salad on the Stove.

Also these 2 recipes bring up the total recipes solved in the last 5 days to 4 recipes. And leaves only 3 recipes unsolved, YummyTummy Tumbler, Demitasse Lassi, and Abracaldo Dabra.

After being unsolved for over 6 months webkinzinsider.com member AChip has solved her lucky seventh recipe, Poppaballoo! This is also the second recipe solved this week!

This recipe can be made on the Stove with Ginger Ale, Eggs, and Strawberry Yogurt

Twistifish Fondue which was released on Feb. 4th, 2009 has already been solved. It can be made on the Blender with Pretzel, Cheese, and Fish Sticks

Here is all that other random info from wednesday’s update:

Credit for pictures go to EXOTERIC and an anonymous friend.

4 Pets were programmed in. Please note that the Domino Cat, and Lamb (Large Size and lilkinz) have not been completely added. Adopting these pets may cause some adoption glitches.

Love Dino:

PSI Cloud Nine Window (Inside Only) and Bon Bon Bouquet

Cotton Candy Bunny:

PSI Suddenly Spring Trampoline (Outdoor Only) PSF
Lilkinz Robin:

PSI Bobbin Robin Jukebox (Inside & Underwater, NOT outdoor) PSF Instant Insect Rice

Spotty Dinosaur:

PSI Spotted Prehistoric Plant (Inside, Outside, & Underwater!) PSF Fantastic Jurassic Smoothie

2 New eStore Items:

Sweetheart Symphony Piano

Cupid’s Shimmering Spring:

New KinzStyle Clothes:

Bunny Hoody Set

More Clothes are coming but there are no images at this point. It is unknown if they will be Series 4 Trading Card Prizes or more KinzStyle:
Jerry’s Blazer
Miss Birdy’s Pink Blazer
Miss Cowoline’s Blazer
Dr. Quack Lab Coat
Dex Dangerous Suit Top
Dex Dangerous Suit Bottom
Dex Dangerous Visor
Amanda Panda Dress
Ponch Sombrero

New Theme in the W-Shop all items in the database are available in the W-Shop. More are expected to be added during the next update.

Finally there are hints of a new game possibly coming soon.