Industry | Manufacturer / Importer |
---|---|
Genre | Toy Maker |
Founded | 1950 |
Founder | Samuel Ganz and children Sam , Jack and Miriam |
Headquarters | , |
Products | Webkinz |
Website | http://www.ganz.com/ |
Ganz is a Canadian soft toy company, particularly of plush animals and collectibles. They are the manufacturer of Webkinz, a toy with an interactive virtual-reality Internet site for children.[1]
Founded in 1950 by Holocaust survivors Samuel Ganz and sons Jack and Sam Ganz, it was originally called Ganz Bros.Toys.[2] and sold products for the Canadian home market. They were also carnival suppliers and manufactured many products in their own factory. A private company with headquarters just north of Toronto in Woodbridge, Ontario, Ganz is known as a user of Ty's copyrighted TyTips fabric, which is used for several of the older Webkinz.
Webkinz were so popular that even just three years ago, a parenting website raked Webkinz as perfect for ages up to 18. The most insane things about these faddish toys is that they used to cost $15 at the cheapest! My best friend during my tween years would collect these popular plush animals her birthday. Webkinz is the Brand New YouTube series that aired in 2016 to 2019, from Webkinz Studios. Created by Drew G. Also See The Webkinz Movie (2012), Webkinz 2: Ghostly Host (2015), Trick or Webkinz: The All New Webkinz Halloween Special (2015), Webkinz Valentine's Day (2016), The Webkinz Christmas. History of Webkinz: Webkinz was first made and offered in 2005 by the Ganz Corporation. They have a wide selection of plush pets that consists of 68 animals in their collection.
The success of Webkinz, first released in 2005, and other similar items helped the fortunes of the Ganz family who then decided to start The Webkinz Foundation. The Webkinz Foundation is a charitable organization that focuses on supporting children's programs worldwide and provides the company with valuable marketing and tax benefits.
Product lines[edit]
Current[edit]
Ganz World[edit]
- Webkinz: A line of plush animals with a secret code that unlocks an online world to explore. These are designed for children from ages 6–13. Since their launch in 2005, the Webkinz line has made Ganz grow in value and has received interactive online site awards.[specify] Webkinz plush toys can be found around the world.
Other[edit]
- Heritage Collection: A plush line that features a variety of stuffed animals designed by Ganz, ranging in new and vintage styles.
- Soft Spots: A line of small plush animals with soft, fuzzy material and will make a sound if squeezed.
- Tubby Tummies: Large pot-bellied plush, ranging in designs of teddy bears and other animals.
- Silly Scoops: Miniature collectible plushies based on a combination of animals and ice cream flavors
- Butterbits Lane: Line of small plush animals
Former[edit]
Ganz logo, used until 2019. Still used for Ganz World and other Ganz products.
Ganz World[edit]
- Webkinz Jr: A line of plush animals made with soft material. They are designed for children from ages 2–5. The site, similar to Webkinz, features an interactive online world where kids can play and learn. (unintentionally closed August 2018)
- Tail Towns: A site similar to Webkinz, but for ages 13+. You can access Tail Towns through the purchase of a Tail Towns Figurine. It was supposed to be released in March 2011 as a regular website, but instead opened on Facebook as a beta game called Tail Town Friends, which is similar to that of Webkinz Friends. (closed September 2, 2014)
- Amazing World: Amazing World was a 3D world where players can play with their Zings and decorate their land given to them in the game as well as complete tasks along the way. Plush toys and figurines are included in the line. There is also a beta game on Facebook called Amazing World Friends that is very similar to that of Tail Town Friends and Webkinz Friends. (closed January 31, 2018)
- Nakamas: Nakamas are plushes with long, skinny limbs and are aimed towards younger users. (merged with Amazing World[when?])
- Zoey's Design Academy: A game on the computer about making designs on clothes. (closed August 30, 2014)
- Webkinz Friends: A game on Facebook for ages 13+. A spin-off of Webkinz (closed September 2, 2014)
Other[edit]
- Wrinkles: A line of plush toy dogs, released and sold in and throughout the 1980s.
Webkinz History
References[edit]
- ^http://www.webkinz.com/
- ^'The GANZ Story'. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
External links[edit]
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ganz_(toy_company)&oldid=946067994'
Do You Know Which One?
There are different kinds of animals that you can choose from when you are looking to find the cutest webkinz character. No matter what type of animal your kids like there will be one that they can find to make them happy and give their love to. Do you know who the cutest webkinz character is? Do you know why they are the cutest? This is something that everyone needs to think about when they are looking at all of the different animals. How do you really tell which one is cuter?
The Cutest Webkinz Character:
This is a difficult question to answer when someone wants to know the cutest. They are all very cute characters. I say that the cutest one would depend on a person's own personal choice, especially kids. Every kid is going to think that one animal is cuter than another. Same goes for adults.
When you are trying to find the cutest one no one can tell you what that is for you. When you like horses you will think that the horses are cuter than all the rest. When you like dogs you will think the dogs are cuter than all of the others. It is really up to the person who is buying one to decide which one is the cutest.
Webkinz ice fawn. The Webkinz Ice Fawn appears to be the 'sister pet' to the Webkinz Fire Fawn. We believe that it will be released to the Ganz eStore sometime in. Dec 21, 2009 With last week's update, we saw a few new pets enter the Webkinz catalog, and we believe we've unraveled the Webkinz Sweet Tooth Tiger mystery - it's a special gift to Ganz employees. We've also been wondering about another virtual-only pet that was brought to our attention, the Webkinz Ice Fawn. Feb 10, 2019 Buy Webkinz Winter Fawn - Christmas Seasonal Release: Stuffed Animals & Teddy Bears - Amazon.com FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases. I have this webkinz it was free and it was my favorite webkinz i didnt really like any of the other ones besides the ice fawn and the bunny and i already have two bunnys.
Why Do You Think They Are The Cutest?
Everyone, including kids will also have their own reason why they are the cutest. It could be that you think that all cats are cute or that one cat is the cutest because it is pink. No one can tell you why you should think that something is the cutest because you are the one that knows what you and your kids like.
When it comes to the reason why you think a webkinz character is the cutest you are the one that has to decide that. Your kids will know which one they like the best and can even tell you why. It doesn't matter which one you think is the cutest webkinz character or even why you think that. There is no wrong answer when you are figuring this out for yourself or your kids. No one can tell you which one you should like or why.
Which One Should You Choose?
When your kids are trying to find the cutest webkinz character for them they will know what they like when they see it. Some kids will like dogs others will like monkeys and still other might like frogs. No matter what they like, no one should try and determine which one is the cutest or why it is for another person.
History Of Webkinz
This is why everyone has their own mind and why they have been given the chance to think for themselves. Trying to tell someone which one they should get just because you think it is cuter than the others is not the right thing to do. Everyone needs to decide for themselves which one they want to give their love to. There may even be kids out there that think there is more than one webkinz character that is the cutest. That is okay for them. Not everyone is going to think the same ones are cute. Your kids need to find the one that they like the best no matter why that is and get that pet for themselves. They want a pet that they can give all of their love to and are happy to play with and take care of. Everyone needs to decide for themselves which one to get and which one they think is the cutest. They also need to figure out their own reason why they think it is the cutest.
Webkinz History Channel
Summary: There are all kinds of animals that you can choose from in the webkinz collection. The one that you think is the cutest will depend on what your taste in animals is. You are also the only one that can tell why you think they are cuter than the others. Everyone's opinions will vary on this no matter what age they are.