Are there other toys like Webkinz and Neopets that have both a real-world and online component?”
In addition to Neopets and Webkinz, there are many other similar virtual pet type games that you are describing that have both a real-world and online element. The site that I linked above provides a good database listing most of them, however, I will list some of my favorites below: Dog virtual pet games * ShowDog.com raise and show virtual dogs, great graphics! * Furry-Paws raise, train and show virtual dogs- has some nice artwork * Blackstar Kennels nice virtual dog sim site * RSPCA CyberPet a British Humane Society pet * Virtual Pups dog SIM game * Virtual Dog from Ask the Vet, you can play for free or pay money to enter a contest. * Sim Dog Club has lots of advertisements * Angel Puppies a cute virtual puppy world for young kids to explore * Virtual Dog has lots of advertisements * Virtual Puppy has lots of advertisements ——————————————————————- Cat virtual pet games * Felix a great virtual
