More details come out about Webkinz Jr.

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After talking with a few local Webkinz resellers, we have acquired the following details about the upcoming Webkinz Jr. products.
WebkinzJr. plushes are going to be larger than the full-sized Webkinz plushies. Most Webkinz are 8 inches, while the plushes in the new Webkinz Jr. line are 12 inches in size.  They are created to be huggable […]

Ganz will be launching Webkinz Jr. in Spring 2009

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With surprising news today Ganz has announced that they are creating Webkinz Jr. A new virtual world geared for younger children. This has been something that I have been wondering how Ganz would try to hold the attention of its user base as it ages. My guess is that Webkinz Jr. will be there to draw kids in and Webkinz World with slowly mature for kids moving closer to their tweens. The announcement states that the release will be in late Spring 2009, but several retailers have already commented that the plushy toys will begin shipping in the last week of February.