U.B. Funkeys vs. Webkinz
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If you have a child in your house you have no doubt already heard of Webkinz. And no doubt spent a lot of money keeping up with your kids’ demands for more! If you don’t know, a Webkinz is simply a little cute stuffed animal that comes with a secret code. Once registered, the child can then go online to Webkinz World as that animal and play in a virtual world with other Webkinz owners. Webkinz are centered around caring for your pet, but where they really get you is it is apparently quite addicting for the kids to have other animals they see their fellow gamers playing. So of course they will ask to buy more. Probably a lot more - I think my kids have almost 30 now. And because they want to collect the retired Webkinz it just keeps getting worse and worse!
U.B. Funkeys are a similar kind of toy to Webkinz, although instead of cute stuffed animals the characters are funny, imaginative figurines. They sport cool names like Bones, Vroom, The Boggle, Scratch, Twinx, Deuce, Lotus, Wasabi & Xener. The interesting thing about the Funkeys world is that you will actually be restricted from going to certain areas if you don’t have the correct figurine! And since those rooms will contain interesting items you’ll need to customize your crib, kids who are serious about this game will want access to all the rooms. And hence will need to buy all of the figurines.
Here is how the game maker describes this:
Each Funkey has a different virtual world Game Room that he can access. As you explore the different Zones, you will come across these Game Rooms that you are denied access to. To get inside and play that U.B. Funkeys™ game you will need to change into the Funkey that has access (Hint: pay attention to who is going in & out!) Once inside the game room, you have two choices: play the game or buy new items at the store. To play the game, walk to the gaming platform where you will be transported into the game. You will be rewarded with coins based on your play. The more you play, the more coins you earn.
To buy items at the store, walk over to the counter. The shop-keeper will greet you, and let your Funkey scroll through the various items to purchase with the coins you have earned playing games. Whether it is a Chocolate Jellyfish Beanbag or a Wild Pet Alien, you will find it in these stores. Once you purchase the items, you can use them to customize your Crib!
Both U.B. Funkeys and Webkinz are addicting new children’s games with virtual worlds to keep them engaged and interested. Parents, be ready to shell out the dough to support your kids’ new habit.
It is worth every penny to keep them happy!
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My kids both hav a bunch of Webkinz, Epets, Shining Stars, etc. My son borrowed this UBFunkey from a friend and I’m so glad he did before he bought it. This is so lame! You just wander around looking for a game portal that will let you in?!? Neither of us has even found any games! The friend’s mom said her kids don’t think the games are as good as Webkinz. But we wouldn’t know!
We have had the complete opposite experience. My kids have lost interest in Webkinz and are consumed by Funkeys. We find the games alot of fun but we also have over 20 of the funkeys…and access to all the games in all the portals, including Funkiki Island. If you only have one or two Funkeys, it will not be as much fun. The games are imaginative, fun and challenging. My kids and I play together and have a ball discovering new things.
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