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: #20306 in Toys & Games
• Brand: Shining Stars by Russ
• Model: 34440
• Released on: 2007-07-01
• Dimensions: 7.50" h x 4.50" w x 4.50" l, .50 pounds

Features

• Features a cute plush penguin
• Comes with a star motif on his paw
• Measures 10" tall approximately
• Comes with a tag and a secret code that gives access to the shining stars web site
• Recommended age range from 6 to 12 years

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

Kids review
It is soft and cute but the site is kind of a let down

STOP!! DO NOT BUY THIS JUNK!!!
Their Website is junk and does not work with any kind of consistency. I have several computers and we tried all of them and were only able to get on one time, and now can't get back on. I've tried contacting their online support through their email system to no avail.
My son used his allowance money to buy two of these Shining Stars things. He loves Webkins and thought they would be similar. He is bitterly disappointed and I'm very annoyed.

Do yourself a favor, buy Webkins and avoid this junk like the plague. - And tell all your friends!

Ugh.
I bought this "toy" as an anniversary gift for my boyfriend (cheesy, I know). I was going to do the International Star Registry gift certificate but thought a cute [...] option was much better than shelling out nearly [...] for a piece of paper. However, the site has serious technical problems. I logged on with my "secret code" and named my animal and chose my constellation. However, I was never given star coordinates. I went to print out my certificate and the constellation is listed, but the coordinates box is left blank. My star chart also shows no star. I emailed customer service, who were responsive, but it is now nearly three days later and I have been assigned no less than four accounts and have bought another bear to try again - to no avail. I am calling again tomorrow, as I am a customer who simply wants the product she paid for. There were no coordinates assigned to any of the accounts created for me. I don't know how it happened, and I'm not sure customer service does either. In short, it's been a frustrating experience for something that should be very simple. Buyer beware - I'm not sure the technical aspects are quite up to par yet.