Because It’s Christmas – Group 3 gift unwrapped – Giant panda from Xeko Pals GIVEAWAY

November 17, 2008, by Kim - 353 Comments 17 views

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Because It's Christmas The next gift we are unwrapping in our Kids & Charity Giveaway is a Giant Panda from Xeko Pals. Xeko Pals are actually the plush line of characters from Xeko, the award winning eco-adventure game starring the wild animals of Earth’s endangered habitats. The 3 characters that make up the plush line from Xeko are some of the most endangered animals on earth. Xeko Pals is giving one Giant Panda plush pal away to one of YOU and they are also donating one Giant Panda plush pal to charity to the Household Pantry at the First United Methodist Church in Lowell, IN.

Some information about the game from the parents information section of their website:

The Xeko game is a 2-player trading card game based on the principles of “organic entertainment” — entertainment that’s of the highest quality, good for people, and good for the planet. It’s also a real brain builder so be warned: People who play the game may experience advanced intelligence, increased memory, and a severe interest in animals, ecology, and world adventure.

Published by Matter Group, the game is based on the myth of Xeko (a secret ecological knowledge order) and real-world conservation hotspots.

Players collect and trade cards to create personalized decks and compete with friends to build the strongest Xeko-system. Game play is additive, combining both competition and cooperation. Good sportsmanship is a key Xeko trait and players always get their respective cards back at the end of a match. No game board is required.

Xeko Pals fit in perfectly as a sponsor for our Because It’s Christmas Kids & Charity Giveaway. The mission of Xeko “is to foster sustainability by creating and marketing world-class products and media that entertain and inspire people to make a difference.” Xeko Pals are made with soy and certified organic cotton “fur” and soy-based stuffing making them earth friendly in addition to soft and cuddly! Also, 4% of Xeko Pals net sales are donated to Conservation International.

The Xeko Pals Giant Panda is designed to raise awareness over the decreasing panda population and stands roughly 7 1/2 inches tall. Its tag contains “mission information” for the “Xeko Agent” about what they are to do with their giant panda. It also contains facts and information about the giant panda and a secret mission code that they can use to gain access to the online game.

The Xeko Giant Panda is really soft and very cute. He is sure to charm most any child. The website is graphically fun and is designed to look like a rainforest and there appears to be a ton of stuff kids can do on it. I can’t wait to see the game that the code on the panda unlocks! Jake loves stuffed animals, and I think this one will be no exception. I am also pretty sure that the message and the story behind the giant panda are sure to excite and interest him and the online game will be something he asks to play again and again.

As a parent, I am completely enamored with the fact that the panda is made from organic cotton and soy-based materials. I am also intrigued and impressed with the educational aspect and the environmental awareness that the panda can help instill in my kids. The fact that at face value it is a stuffed animal, but behind the scenes it allows kids to experience an interactive adventure that teaches them about the world we live in, makes him a wonderfully versatile little stuffed guy!

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ENTER TO WIN A PLUSH GIANT PANDA FROM XEKO PALS

Note: by entering this giveaway, you are actually entering to win all the toys in Group 3. The more individual posts you enter, the more of a chance you have to win the Group prizes. The entries will be combined from all posts and a winner selected, so you have a chance to win the Group prizes even if you only enter on one post.

To enter to win the Xeko Pals Giant Panda:

Visit the Xeko Store and check out all of the Xeko items.
Come back here and leave a comment telling us which Xeko Mission you think sounds like it would be your favorite.

That’s it!

To earn extra entries:

Post our Because It’s Christmas button on your site (you can find the code for it on the middle right sidebar) – 5 EXTRA ENTRIES
Blog about this giveaway and link back here and to Xeko Pals. (the links must be active/clickable) – 5 EXTRA ENTIRES
Subscribe to our updates. – 1 EXTRA ENTRY
Enter a Because It’s Christmas giveaway over at 3 P’s in a Pod and/or 3 P’s Mama Says and come back here and tell us which post/giveaway you entered on. – 1 EXTRA ENTRY PER POST/GIVEAWAY ENTERED

Please leave separate comments for each additional entry, ie: if you blog about this, leave 5 separate comments.

Giveaway will run through Nov. 30th at noon central time and is open to the USA.

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