Have you always wished that you could have your own avatar? One that looks like you, talks like you, dresses up like you? I’m not talking of the limited avatars in most forums and online game sites. I’m talking of an avatar that is customized to be a clone of you.
Zwinky makes this possible for you. This site, in a similar genre to MySpace, targets young audiences and is owned by IAC Search and Media. The site which was launched in June 2006 allows the user to create customizable social avatars called zwinkies. A user creates will create a non-animated cardboard cutout-like character that will best represent himself or herself in any of the networking sites that supports Zwinkies. When users change the appearance of their Zwinkies, the changes are seen in all the sites where the avatar is displayed.
Zwinkies are so much fun that it has inhabited almost every facet of the entertainment industry. They are after all entertaining as well. Some of the artists and bands that have their own zwinkies profile are Lil’ Mama, Chris Brown, 50 Cent, Jordin Sparks and even The Clash.
Its popularity continued to rise and gave way to “Zwinktopia” . This is the world that Zwinky avatars inhabit. Zwinkies can purchase dormitories to live in, shop and even play games within this world. The zwinkies use a currency called Zbucksor and can opt to use a debit card called the Zcard.
Just like in the real world, zwinkies can earn Zbucks by visiting areas and playing games within Zwinktopia or by inviting friends to create their own Zwinkies. Funds can also be added to Zcards using PayPal or a major credit card. Numerous boutiques are located at the Zwinchester mall which is the place Zwinkies like to shop. There are a total of eleven boutiques in the Zwinchester Mall. There are also events in Zeinktopia that are very popular with teens and tweens. Some of the hosted events are the Prom, Halloween Parties, Winter Wonderland, New Year’s Eve festivities, Valentine’s Day parties, Sears Arrive event at Lexi Hall, Zwinky’s Birthday, Beach Parties, Medieval Days and other events. This virtual world is as fun as fun can be. It includes many mini events, mini-games, and mini-shops that would appeal to tweens and teens.
Zwinky can be freely installed. Once installed, the MyWeb Searchbar will automatically run on startup. Just visit their site today and let the fun begin. Zwinky’s are particularly apt for sweepers and compers who frequent and sign up to hundreds of sites on a daily basis. It would be cool to have that same avatar present in every site you sign up to.
Zwinky is completely reliable. No Spyware. No Adware. No user Registration. All 100% Free.
This one’s a winner!!!
