Weekly News Thread: 5 Feb - 11 Feb

[bettywales]

5th February - Jhudora Day

* *Cackle* Who wouldn't want to look like yours truely. Now your Usuki Paper Dolls can look just like Jhudora!


* If you stop by the Poetry Gallery you will see lots of new poems dedicated to Jhudora.

* Mmm... can't you smell those tasty treats from the Bakery?


* cute_meepet12 has just won this week's Minigolf Spotlight award with their course - Snowcold.

* Jhudora seems to be staring in the new Caption Contest... You may want to stay well away!


* These Fun Images don't seem to be too fun...




* Cylara seems to be a bit of trouble...


* Jhudora is rejoicing at all of the beautiful pictures in the Art Gallery.


* Neopets Series 1 collector plush, trading cards and Neocash cards are now available at Target stores in the US. Every product comes with a virtual prize code and you may even get a special Key Quest bonus item! Click here for more information.


* A new Story Telling competition has begun.

"I'm interested in it for the history, Vehn. Besides, we can't find it. Mistfall Grange disappeared years before Neovia fell under the curse."

* The Neopets who adore Jhudora may want to drop by the Toy Shop and pick up some of these toys.


* The Pet Spotlight award of the week has been given to Lasmyah, a Cybunny with a rather cute poem.

* Congratulations go out to Marillionne and Victorist_Videl! Each has proven spiffier than the rest in the Customisation Spotlight. Voting for this week's contest has begun. Good luck to this week's entrants!

[Byakuya San]

That is quite a pretty Peophin. I know its been said before, but they are probably the best looking post-revamp pets.

[Shoyru_Lover]

*sigh* She's so pretty.

[Lee]

I'm just really happy for the new comic.

[Helena]

*Cackle* Who wouldn't want to look like yours truely.

@_@ They spelt truly wrong.

*wants badly to paint peophin royal*

*sigh* She's so pretty.

<.<
>.>
[panic attack s="major"] Omigosh! If Kym falls for Jhudora, then she'll recruit him into taking over the world. She'll make him brainwash us all and make us all minions of evil! And then we will be powerless to stop their domination!!! @_@
*stuffs Kym in a closet somewhere*
[/panic attack]

[3lla]

i will agree with the peophin.....just the other day i was thinking about what pet i transmorgify since i have a xwee who i am now really beginning to hate....

[bettywales]

6th February

* Today is randomly themed Checkered!

* You should check out some of these checked items!




And he wins the race!

* The User Lookup of the Week goes to yamabuki2020's lookup. Well done!

* Neopets and Petpets will be doing their best to get one of these new Checkered Petpet Paint Brushes.


* Congratulations to the latest Gallery Spotlight winner, sum41gurl13410, for an all out POP themed gallery!

* The Flosset, Spyder, Antwerph and Pandaphant are among the first Petpets that can now be painted Checkered at the Petpet Puddle.


* Learn more about our new multiplayer game Key Quest. You can't play yet, but you can start collecting tokens and place them in your Key Quest Collector Case!


* These new Checkered Fun Images are sure to make you smile.





* There is a new Mystery Pic competition. The answer to the last one was Defender of Neopia Series 2 (Mission 3) Trophy. 161 people guessed correctly, earning them 12,423 NP each.

* There are four new Checkered Shopkeepers for you to choose from.




* vishpish wins this week's Meridell Castle Spotlight with their level, Lost In Confusioun.

* Mmmm... the Food Shop really did a good job with these tasty foods.

[munduses]

Ah, I just love checkered stuff. Does anybody know the names of those food items? Thanks in advance

[Helena]

Ah, I just love checkered stuff. Does anybody know the names of those food items? Thanks in advance

Not sure of the exact names, but I think one's a burger, one's a cheesecake, one's a carrot, and one's a steak, I think.

[munduses]

Ah, I just love checkered stuff. Does anybody know the names of those food items? Thanks in advance

Not sure of the exact names, but I think one's a burger, one's a cheesecake, one's a carrot, and one's a steak, I think.

Yeah I figured that much out I was just wondering as I didn't find anything on SW or with Search. Maybe they aren't released yet?

EDIT: Or maybe it's a PARSNIP?! :O

[bettywales]

7th February

* Take a deep breath and prepare for the...

Shenkuu Lunar Festival

* The Toy Shop is getting into the mood of the Lunar Festival with these fun toys!


* The latest Site Spotlight winners are chococo_milk and Zlissher with their page Zlissher's MSPP Depot.

* This week's PPL award has been given to the Kazeriu. Well done Mysteria, Kyra, StarLight, Ferio, and all the others.


* Can you beat Hubert's high score in Hot Dog Hero? The new Better Than You is here!

* Here are some Shenkuu-themed Buddy Icons.


* A new Lenny Conundrum competition has begun. The answer to last week's was 16. 6348 people guessed the correct answer earning themselves 316 NP each.

* There are some new Poems to read.

* If you are celebrating the Lunar Festival, we have some new Greetings for you to send to family and friends.


* Dare ye venture into dark_vatii's Pirate Cave?

* A wonderful way to celebrate is to eat some of these fun foods from the Exotic Food Shop.


* If you want a chance to have your videos viewed by others on Neopets why not submit them?

* If you are looking for a new game to play you might be intersted in our latest sponsor game The Mr. Men Show.

[Siniri]

The new LC is hard this week. I guess that's not unexpected given that its the 250th...

[3lla]

i was wondering when on earth Tnt was going to release some form of updates on shenkuu since its been forever since they last did something for teh place.

*is a fan of shenkuu*

[bettywales]

8th February

* Sometimes it is better to Let It Slide when you are trying to help a Snuffly get through the Ice Caves.


* A new page of Poems is now availble for you to read!

* The Chocolate Factory has created some Candy in crystal shapes. Yummy!


* If you like Let It Slide then you will enjoy this new Background.


* There is a new Mystery Pic competition. The answer to the last one was . 196 people guessed correctly, earning them 10,205 NP each.

* This pretty Crystal Shard is now available at the Gift Shop.


What a pretty little crystal!

* It appears the Cybunny Scout is in a bit of a mess...


* tlcassat is the proud winner of the Neohome Spotlight. You can visit them at 29013 Neopia Avenue, Neopia Central.

* Share your enthusiasm for Let It Slide with these new Buddy Icons.


* Can you think of something witty for our latest Caption Contest?


* Pokolino the Snuffly makes his owner proud by winning the Petpet Spotlight award! Congrats!

* Even the School Supplies Shop is getting into the theme of Let It Slide!

[bettywales]

9th and 10th February

* The newest issue of the Neopian Times has been released! Keep your eyes open for great stories and adventures like Top 10 Things NOT to Give Your Valentine and Psychic Omelette.


* This week's Neoadventure Spotlight goes to miss___momo for Eureka: One Pet's Quest for Glory.

"A long time ago, back when all of Neopia was inhabited by but a few species, an island was discovered. This island was known as the mysterious island. Few dared to roam its harsh terrain or brave its terrible natives..."

* Now Neopets can have pretty shiny lips in many new flavours!


* The Random Contest is continuing for another week! Good luck to all the entrants.

* See some of the beauty that others create by visiting the Art Gallery!


* Can you find your Neopet in our latest Kacheek Seek?


* The Book Shop doesn't want you to be bored on those cold and rainy days.


* The next round of the Beauty Contest is about to begin! Head on over and vote for your favourite.

* The latest videos are out and ready for you to view on Neovision! Why not take a look at some of these great videos like Joey's Valentine Surprise or Fear the...Pant Devil?. Congratulations to the winners!



If you want a chance to have your videos viewed by others on Neopets why not submit them?

* jordan12899 has just won this week's Faerie Caves Spotlight award with their level - Quaglor's Scream .

* Now you can get a Small-sized Churro Smoothie and some of your other favourite flavours at the Smoothie Shop!