Monday evening and Webkinz is down for 'server upgrade tests'. I'd like to think something new and fun is coming but server tests usually just apply to having more computing power for people to play. That of course is a good thing overall - less traffic jams and stall outs on Webkinz.

Just get it back up soon!

We are giving away one of the brand new Samurai Helmet! This is the July deluxe gift bag item!

To enter:

-Post your username on the thread

-This time, you can AS MANY TIMES AS YOU WANT. Seriously, go nuts!

-Drawing will be held on Friday - good luck to everyone!

I hadn't used my estore points since I bought that pink tiara a few months ago and with there being a big sale at the estore from the 1st to the 6th, I just had to take a peak. Turned out I had 13,000 points - enough to buy an online pet. The Cotton Candy Sheep is just too adorable.

In England, cotton candy is called 'candy floss', in Australia they call it 'fairy floss'. In fact when it was first invented in 1897, cotton candy was sold as 'fairy floss'. So meet our new Cotton Candy Sheep named Flossy:

I'm really loving the Samurai Helmet! What a fantastic item! We'll have to do a giveaway for one of our extra ones soon!

Joined webkinz after Series I cards were released? Looking to complete your TC1 collection? Or just want a new bed? Well we are giving away one of the old Series I Trading Card beds!

Drum roll please.....

Congrats to the winner - 4u2nvme2

The bed is in our heh98 account, so I'll make sure we are friends on that account and send your item on the way

According to webkinz's blog, Kinzville News:

If you've been meaning to adopt your very own Pearl Pup, today is the last day it will be available at the Ganz eStore. Can't decide? Why not watch the video below and see if this pet tickles your fancy!

I'm hemming and hawing over this one. We haven't bought it and I don't think we will but I hate to hear it is the last chance to get something - even if it is one of the birthstone ones that will cycle through each month.

Another month is upon on, let's do a quick review of what you need to know

1. Let's hope July's Deluxe gifts arrive on time and without any hassle.

2. The Spotted Frog is the Webkinz Pet of the Month.

3. New webkinz pets include the Walrus, Fox, Tomato Clownfish, Tawny Pup and the Signature Raccoon.

4. Hooray for chocolate floating ribbons on the first day of the month.

There is also a new Pet of the Month item - Magic Genie lamp. The artwork on this item is great. I'm dying to know if it is interactive. If you have gotten this as your pet of the month loot bag item - or end up getting it soon, please send me a screenshot (michelle@hillison.com) or let us know in comments if the item actually has a Genie come out!

Joined webkinz after Series I cards were released? Looking to complete your TC1 collection? Or just want a new bed? Well we are giving away one of the old Series I Trading Card beds!

To enter:

-Post your username on the thread

-This time, you can AS MANY TIMES AS YOU WANT. Seriously, go nuts!

-Drawing will be held on late night Tuesday - good luck to everyone!

Five new webkinz will be released in including the Silversoft Cat, Mocha Pup, Iguana and the Lionfish. All full sized, no lil'kinz are scheduled. The eyes on the Iguana crack me up, totally bug-eyed.

Just remember the Grey Arabian is the webkinz pet of the month for August too.