Webkinz, the little plush toys by Ganz that come to life online courtesy of the secret code unique to each one, are the latest craze to hit the toy set. In their online guise, they are like virtual paper animal dolls come to life--you can dress them, feed them, decorate their abode and more. But do you really need one? Here are the top 10 reasons why you should buy a Webkinz!

1. Its like the Beanie Babies craze all over again. Only more fun.

View Full-Size If you are nostalgic for the Beanie Babies craze of the 1990s (or if you missed that craze and wished you didn't) you can relive it all over again with the Webkinz! Except that the Webkinz are more fun...they don't just sit around collecting dust, but they come to life online. Online, you can decorate your virtual pet's house (you'll have to buy the items using KinzCash...see below), feed him, dress him, play games, even have a job! It's like Second Life, only with animals, or Neopets, only with a corresponding 3D critter in the real world. But watch out...once you use the secret code, you'll lose any resale value!