File this under Holiday gifts with a conscience!Mission: China is the newest edition of Xeko, the award-winning trading card game that introduces kids to threatened species and the world's conservation "hotspots" while they play.
This mission includes animals like the beloved Giant Panda, critically-endangered Snow Leopard, and ferocious King Cobra. The Xeko Mission: China starter set comes packaged in a stunning pagoda box decorated with animals from China's habitats and dragon illustrations that capture the mysteries of ancient Chinese culture. Piquing kids' interest in endangered animals and environmental conservation, Xeko seeks to inspire the next generation of eco-leaders through enriching and exciting game play. The starter set retails for $24.99. Booster packs of 9 cards are available for $3.99.
A new line of eco-friendly plush, the Xeko Pals, also debuted this fall. Each plush is based on the most popular characters from the Xeko eco-adventure game. The plush are made with soy and certified organic cotton "fur" and filled with soy-based stuffing, an industry-leading green innovation that Matter Group is particularly proud of. These new toys feature "mission codes" that allow kids to join the fun at xeko.com, where the Xeko adventure comes to life on the web. We have the Panda and while my little ones aren't ready for online games just yet, the plush is a good start to talk about the importance of wildlife.
Xeko is dedicated "to a bright green future." And to prove this, in addition to using eco-friendly materials in the production of the Xeko game and Xeko Pals, Matter Group is contributing 4% of net sales to Conservation International. Conservation International works to save the habitat of endangered animals in conservation hotspots around the globe. For more information on Xeko products, visit their website.
WIN IT: We have one plush Panda to award to a lucky reader of The Full Mommy (retail value $19.99). To enter, send an e-mail to winfullmommy (at) gmail (dot) com with "PANDA" in the subject line, by November 28, 2008 with the answer to the question below. The winner will be notified by e-mail. Please read the official rules for entering our giveaways.
Entry question: What is one of the ways you can go green with Xeko? (Hint: See the Greenworks page.)
