Are you wondering what the most expensive Webkinz you can own is? The top honor goes to Cheeky Dog. He’s going for around $1100.00+ and as you look around at the few websites you still might find him. Understandably that kind of money is no laughing matter, however when you consider the price of many other collectors items, $1100.00+ is very little in comparison.
Ganz, the company behind Webkinz has created a a duo world for your pet. The first being the real world (the stuffed animal you buy) and the second being a virtual pet in the online world. That is an entirely fresh approach to enjoying stuffed animals.
WILL THE CRAZE LAST?
The question on any collectors mind is ‘How long will the Webkinz craze last? Also, what causes one Webkinz to become a collectors item?
It should be noted that Webkinz has been building their empire in a very responsible fashion. All indication show that the company is in its infancy stages as many people are not even aware of them yet. Secondly when you look at a popular Webkinz like Cheeky Dog, it is most likely in its beginning stages of what if may be worth at the height of the Webkinz Craze. The cute, cuddly creatures are being presented to the rest of the world as we speak and the response has been rabid!!!
WHAT ARE THE OTHER POPULAR WEBKINZ?
The other Webkinz that have garnered particular interest include Cheeky Cat, Love Puppy, Unicorn, St. Bernard, Frog, Orange Cat and Pegasus. May of these are getting nearly impossible to find and most likely will increase significantly in value as time goes on. You can find very competitive prices on both new and rare Webkinz.
Many people wonder what causes a particular Webkinz to become the next Cheeky Dog. Some of the variable include Seasonal Webkinz which can become a collectors item due to the short amount of time that Ganz manufactures them. Another cause of Webkinz popularity include Ganz deciding to make a particular stuffed animal the ‘Webkinz of the month.’ Another cause for a particular toys popularity to go through the roof is ‘retiring’ it which means that Ganz will no longer manufacture that particular Webkinz.
The question comes up – Which animals should you be collecting right now as the best investment? While no guarantee can be made about which Webkinz will become the next Cheeky Dog, some other animals besides the ones mentioned above include, Whimsical Dragon, Chihuahua, Dalmatian, Golden Retriever, Black Lab Dog, (you’ll notice that Dogs seem to be particularly popular in the Webkinz world) Clydesdale Horse, Koala, and a recent Webkinz that I believe will be a collectors item down the road is the Fantail Goldfish.
One of the best things about collecting Webkinz is the fact that you can begin collecting them without putting down a lot of money. Keep in mind that animals that do not have their code activated are worth more than those that have used their activation code. Secondly it is pretty awesome that a person can begin a collection with relatively little money. $10.00 will buy you the average Webkinz toy, and as they mature you might end up seeing your collection worth a tidy some of money in the end.