Product Description

Get a cute plush toy that's a real "star!" A secret code allows you to log on to www.shiningstars.com, register and name a real star with the International Star Registry. The secret code also allows you unlimited access to the virtual Shining Star World. System Requirements - Pentium 111 800 MHz or higher, Windows OS 98/2000XP, Ram: 128MB recommended, Browsers: Internet Explorer 6, Netscape 7.2, AOL 9.0 with Flash 8 installed, Resolution: 800X600 minimum high speed internet recommended. Measures approximately 10 inches tall.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #10108 in Toys & Games
• Brand: Shining Stars by Russ
• Model: 34441
• Released on: 2007-07-01
• Dimensions: 7.50" h x 4.50" w x 4.50" l, .50 pounds

Features

• Features a cute plush owl
• Comes with a star motif on his paw
• Measures 8" tall
• Comes with a secret code in the tag to enable you to access the shining stars web site and name your own star
• Reach for the shining stars and get ready to embark on a magical virtual journey where everyone can, wish, share, and shine

From the Manufacturer
Give a Shining Star to your shining Star.The Shining Stars byRuss is 8” plush, crafted in China with the finest materials.It is identifiable by the international star registry icon on its paw. A sealed hangtag containing a secret code allows you to log on to www.shiningstars.com, register and name a real star with the International Star Registry.You can then print a certificate and star chart, showing the exact coordinates of your star. This code also allows you unlimited access to the virtual shining star world.

Customer Reviews

My daughter loves her owl!
My daughter was very upset when we got the last Harry Potter book and she couldn't buy an owl. The store was sold out and she was upset about it for a long time. One day we saw this owl and she fell in love. She saved up her money and bought it and is in total love. Hedwig goes everywhere with her. The animal is soft and the "fur" is very soft. She loves the website and getting her own star. We've since bought the pig and for Christmas she's asked for the unicorn.

As for educational, I'd say these take the cake. My daughter has been reading all the books she can on Snow owls so she can care for her owl "properly". She's looking up in the sky at night to her star, and loves the mythical story about the constellation it's in. The teaching aspect isn't tied to her sitting in front of a computer - she can go out and learn and live life with her toy right beside her.

webkinz
My son love to collect these, so just another one to add to his collection.

Doesn't compare to Webkinz
The stuffed toy itself is cute and my daughter likes it, but the website was very disappointing. As far as I can tell members can't play games against each other like Webkinz, which I think is most of the fun. We won't be buying anymore of these, or of ePets as their site is just as bad. My 2 daughters have around 15 webkinz and that is what we are going to stick with.