I ripped open the package, not caring that I looked like an angry gorilla to find the soft, black and white plush doll underneath. It was my very own, brand new Webkinz stuffed animal. I had been hoping for this one stuffed animal for months now and finally it was in my hands.

“Pandi” was filled with hours of fun and was covered in fuzzy fur but best of all, she was all mine.

Webkinz are stuffed animals that come with a code to unlock their whole world virtually! You could visit and build a house for your animal(s) all while snuggling with them too. Webkinz come in all different animals and styles. There is the black and white panda like mine, the cocker spaniel, the cocoa lab and many more. No matter what kind of person you are, there is a Webkinz fit for you.

I loved my Webkinz with all my heart. It was the best companion. Even my parents loved my Webkinz. Being a kid meant I had a short attention span and my Webkinz were one of the few things that could keep me entertained for hours.

My Webkinz, Pandi will forever be a part of my childhood. She was there through the good the bad and everything in between.