The INSANE Evolution of Webkinz (a deep dive)

Today we're talking about one of my FAVORITE nostalgic subjects- the virtual online game from 2005- Webkinz World! Can you believe the game has been around for 20 years!? Today we're going to be diving into the many different Eras of Webkinz World. There have been SO many changes to the plush toys over the years- as well as the iconic website we all know and love. So stick around and join me while we dive into the 20 year timeline and discuss everything Webkinz! Make sure to let me know in the comments- what's your favorite era?

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro
1:16 A Brief History
2:39 The Beginning Era (2005-2006)
18:08 The Takeoff Era (2007-2008)
32:38 The Peak Era (2009-2010)
41:38 The Burnout Era (2011-2012)
44:17 The Lost Era (2013-2019)
48:11 The Next Era (2020-Present Day)
50:30 Webkinz Today
51:53 Outro

A HUGE thank you to both the Webkinz Wiki and Webkinz Guide- I could not have made this video without all of the information provided on these websites! You can check them out here:

Webkinz Wiki: https://webkinz.fandom.com/wiki/Main_...
Webkinz Guide: https://webkinzguide.com/wiki/Main_Page
Karl Borst Interview: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jacksonw...

Many videos used were found on Youtube! Thank you to all of the wonderful Webkinz creators for your nostalgic videos! Many pictures were also found on google!

This video is not made for kids. This video is for a mature audience (13+).

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THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR WATCHING! SEE YOU IN THE NEXT VIDEO!!!