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[[Image:Neopets-homepage.png|right|frame|Screenshot of the front page taken on April 26, 2007]]
:''This article is about the website. For other uses, see [[Neopets (disambiguation)]].''

'''Neopets''' is a [[Wikipedia:Digital pet|digital pet]] gaming website that was created on November 15, 1999. Since that time, it has expanded massively, introducing new features such as [[Neopia|themed worlds]], plots, and new [[Neopets]] for a user to own.

==Basics==
After creating an account, users (sometimes referred to as ''[[Neopian]]s'') can own up to four different [[Neopet]]s. As of November 2006, there are 54 Neopet species, with most being fictionalized versions of real animals. For example, the [[Nimmo]] is a stylized [[Wikipedia:Frog|frog]], the [[Blumaroo]] [[Wikipedia:Kangaroo|kangaroo]]-like and the [[Pteri]] a [[Wikipedia:Bird|bird]]-like species. There are also Neopet versions of popular fantasy creatures, such as dragons (''[[Draik]]s'') and unicorns (''[[Uni]]s''). Users can customise their Neopets by selecting gender, [[colour]] (with base colours ''red'', ''blue'', ''yellow'', or ''green'' for all Neopets with the exception of the [[Grundo]] which can be painted ''purple'', ''brown'' and ''white'' as well), personality, and name (which must be unique, because all Neopets must have names that are different from all other Neopets).

After creating their selected Neopet, users can play with and feed their pets by collecting [[Neopoint]]s and [[item]]s by playing games and buying from [[shop]]s, the [[Trading Post]] or [[Auction House]]. Neglecting a Neopets health will not kill their Neopet in any way, but it's viewed as mean and cruel by the Neopets community, and may also result in a users Neopet turning ''blue'' (from sadness) or ''red'' (from anger). All these functions can be done and learned from [[Neopets Jr.]], a simple version of the site catering to those new to Neopets or the very young.

Once Neopians become comfortable with the basics of caring for their Neopet, they can begin spending their Neopoints on items beyond Neopet care. Popular goals include obtaining [[Paint Brush]]es and the [[Lab Ray]] which can customise a Neopets appearance beyond the basic colour choices upon a Neopets creation. [[Petpet]]s, pets for a users Neopet, are also quite popular, as are [[Petpetpet]]s, small critters which can be attached to a Petpet. Any of these goals can cost an enormous amount of Neopoints, and dedicated users devote months to their acquisition.

Users can use their collected Neopoints and items in many different ways, such as collect certain items (often those that are rare or expensive) and place them in an [[Item Gallery]]. Other types of collections include [[Collectable Card]]s, [[Trading Card]]s (digital versions of the real life ''Neopets TCG'' cards), and [[Stamp Album|stamps]]/coins/sea shells, all of which can be collected in specific albums. A [[Neohome]] can also be created and filled with [[Furniture]] and additional features (lights, insurance, etc.). The goal of both ventures is usually to try to win a spotlight award or to show off items and collections. And of course, users can create a [[shop]], where they can resell the items they collected in return for Neopoints.

Neopets also offers different writing and art contests, such as the [[Neopian Times]], a weekly newspaper which includes short stories, a question-and-answer editorial, comics (animated and traditional), story series, and articles created by users. There is also a [[Poetry Competition]] which runs approximately twice a week and a [[Storytelling]] contest where users submit the next part of a short story. Players can also contribute pictures of their Neopets for voting in the [[Beauty Contest]], or create their own levels of certain games.

Neopets is a thriving community, allowing its users to chat and contact each other since its creation through many different means. The most basic form is through [[Neomail]] (on-site email) or [[NeoBoard]]s, the Neopets forum, which are often treated like chat rooms than internet forums. Users can also battle other users in the [[Battledome]] in a style akin to popular Computer role-playing game such as [[Wikipedia:Pokémon|Pokémon]]. As with all internet communities, there is possible danger in giving personal information to strangers. Therefore, players who register as under 13 must submit a document by fax or letter with a parent's signature to the website's address in order to access any of the site's communication features, in compliance with COPPA.

If a user is caught breaking the rules as stated in the Neopets [http://www.neopets.com/terms.phtml Terms and Conditions], their account will be suspended or ultimately [[frozen]], which closes all access to the account until it's either deleted from the database or it should be unfrozen by a member of [[The Neopets Team]]. Having [[Multiple account]]s (up to five, according to the rules, can be created) causes the most confusion and problems for users, as The Neopets Team is always striving to prevent users from having an unfair advantage over others. If wrongfully accused of misdoings, there is a response form to contact Neopets. Unfortunately, the Neopets team does not always respond promptly, and may sometimes take up to a month or more to reply.

==Gameplay==
The majority of the website resolves around playing games, which there are an abundance of in the [[Games Room]], all of which reward the user with Neopoints to feed and play with their Neopet or advance towards a goal. As of December 2006, all games come under the following categories:

<table width="400"><tr><td width="350" valign="top">
*[[:Category:Action Games|Action]]
*[[:Category:Adventure Games|Adventure]]
*[[:Category:Arcade Classic Games|Arcade Classic]]
*[[:Category:Board Games|Board Games]]
*[[:Category:Card Games|Card Games]]
*[[:Category:Educational Games|Educational]]
*[[:Category:For Kids Games|For Kids]]
*[[:Category:Luck and Chance Games|Luck and Chance]]
</td><td width="350" valign="top">
*[[:Category:Most Challenging Games|Most Challenging]]
*[[:Category:Multiplayer Games|Multiplayer]]
*[[:Category:Puzzle Games|Puzzles]]
*[[:Category:Quiz Games|Quiz Games]]
*[[:Category:Sports Games|Sports Games]]
*[[:Category:Strategy Games|Strategy]]
*[[:Category:Word Games|Word Games]]
</td></tr></table>

Most of the games on the site use [[Wikipedia:Adobe Flash|Adobe Flash]] or [[Wikipedia:Adobe Shockwave|Adobe Shockwave]], a software which needs to be installed on users computer in order to play. Scores from these games may be sent three times a day, for up to 1,000 Neopoints per game, proportional to the score the user receives in a particular game. There are also numerous PHP games which are more accessible to players computers incapable of using flash, such as [[NeoQuest]] and [[Plushie Tycoon]], as well as card games like [[Pyramids]] and [[Scarab 21]]. Many of the games are similar in design and play to older games, such as [[Meerca Chase II]] to [[Wikipedia:Snake (video game)|Snake]], [[Korbats Lab]] to [[Wikipedia:Breakout|Breakout]], [[Neggsweeper]] to [[Wikipedia:Minesweeper (computer game)|Minesweeper]] and [[Snow Wars]] to [[Wikipedia:Battleship (game)|Battleship]]. Highly skilled users may earn a [[Trophy]] or an [[Avatar]] from all the games.

Users can also participate in [[plot]]s, which are special site events featuring a story currently occurring in Neopia. These occur every few months, and the user is rewarded special prizes based on their performance. The majority of current plots are presented in a comic book format, which the user can participate in the happenings of the plot as it's presented or in the climax. Participation is different for each type of plot, either being a series of puzzles or fighting a war in the Battledome. Plots usually contain reoccurring characters such as [[Dr. Frank Sloth]], who is prominently featured in several plots.

==New Features==
Part of the reason why Neopets is so widely-used is its continually changing environment, with new items, games, and plots are introduced on a daily basis. These changes are shown on the '''New Features''' page, which keeps a record of all Neopets news dating back to January 10, 2000. The ability to amass large amounts of Neopoints and rare items is a challenge for competitive players, and someone who keeps up with the latest news has a greater chance of being the first one to obtain a rare item (and sell it before it drops in value) or to earn a top score in a new game.

Sometimes the New Features will have a ''Random Theme'' for the day, and release items, colours, and other things related to that topic. All past themes as of October 2008 are:

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*July 1, 2003 - ''Rainbow''
*July 23, 2003 - ''Fire''
*August 6, 2003 - ''Brown''
*August 13, 2003 - ''[[Babaa]]''
*August 27, 2003 - ''[[Neoschool]]''
*September 3, 2003 - ''[[Pirate]]''
*September 24, 2003 - ''Orange''
*Ocotber 1, 2003 - ''[[Mystery Island]]''
*October 8, 2003 - ''Chokato''
*October 15, 2003 - ''[[Meowclops]]''
*October 22, 2003 - ''[[MSPP]]''
*October 29, 2003 - ''[[Fuzzle]]''
*November 5, 2003 - ''Invisible''
*November 12, 2003 - ''[[Mootix]]''
*November 19, 2003 - ''Cheese''
*December 3, 2003 - ''White''
*December 10, 2003 - ''[[Snowbunny]]''
*December 23, 2003 - ''[[Snorkle]]''
*January 7, 2004 - ''[[Tyrannia]]''
*January 14, 2004 - ''[[Sloth]] Appreciation''
*January 21, 2004 - ''[[Turtum]]''
*January 28, 2004 - ''[[Eliv Thade]]''
*February 4, 2004 - ''[[Jhudora]]''
*February 11, 2004 - ''[[Zombom]]''
*February 25, 2004 - ''[[Disco]]''
*March 10, 2004 - ''[[Mazzew]]''
*March 17, 2004 - ''[[Illusen]]''
*March 24, 2004 - ''[[Snot]]''
*March 31, 2004 - ''[[NeoQuest II]]''
*April 7, 2004 - ''[[Gruslen]]''
*April 14, 2004 - ''[[Grey]]''
*April 21, 2004 - ''[[Maraqua]]''
*April 28, 2004 - ''[[Wheel of Monotony]]''
*May 5 & 6, 2004 - ''[[Kreludor]]''
*May 19, 2004 - ''Pea''
*May 26, 2004 - ''[[Neopian Times]]''
*June 2, 2004 - ''[[Fyora]]''
*June 16, 2004 - ''[[Sketch]]''
*June 22, 2004 - ''Blackberries''
*June 30, 2004 - ''Jazz''
*July 7, 2004 - ''[[Faellie]]''
*July 14, 2004 - ''[[Baby]]''
*July 21, 2004 - ''[[Roo Island]]''
*August 4, 2004 - ''[[Goldy]]''
*August 11 & 12, 2004 - ''Discovery of [[Brightvale]]''
*August 19, 2004 - ''Gnome''
*August 25, 2004 - ''[[Mutant]]''
*September 1, 2004 - ''Carrot''
*September 22, 2004 - ''Toast''
*October 6, 2004 - ''[[Hannah]]''
*October 20, 2004 - ''[[Symol]]''
*November 3, 2004 - ''[[Slorg]]''
*November 10, 2004 - ''[[Toy|Broken Toys]]''
*November 18, 2004 - ''Sloth''
*November 24, 2004 - ''[[Battle Faerie]]''
*December 1, 2004 - ''[[Wreathy]]''
*December 8, 2004 - ''[[Snowager]]''
*December 15, 2004 - ''Garlic''
*December 22, 2004 - ''[[Taelia]]''
*January 5, 2005 - ''[[Tooth Faerie]]''
*January 19, 2005 - ''[[Achyfi]]''
*January 26, 2005 - ''[[Harris]]''
*February 2, 2005 - ''Winter''
*February 9, 2005 - ''[[Snicklebeast]]''
*February 16, 2005 - ''[[Plushie]]''
*February 23, 2005 - ''[[Raindorf]]''
*March 9, 2005 - ''Pink''
*March 16, 2005 - ''[[Slugawoo]]''
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*March 23, 2005 - ''[[Hasee Bounce]]''
*March 30, 2005 - ''[[Caylis]] and [[Isca]]''
*April 6, 2005 - ''[[Nova]]''
*April 13, 2005 - ''[[Captain Scarblade]]''
*May 5, 2005 - ''Pinata''
*May 11, 2005 - ''[[Clay]]''
*June 8, 2005 - ''[[Petpet]] Appreciation Day''
*June 22, 2005 - ''[[Niptor]]''
*June 29, 2005 - ''Yellow''
*July 13, 2005 - ''[[Geraptiku]]''
*July 20, 2005 - ''Custard''
*July 27, 2005 - ''[[Camouflage]]''
*August 3, 2005 - ''[[Petpet Lab Ray]]''
*August 10, 2005 - ''[[Scarabug]]''
*September 6, 2005 - ''[[Spardel]]''
*September 28, 2005 - ''[[Nightsteed]]''
*October 5, 2005 - ''[[Doglefox]]''
*October 12, 2005 - ''[[Starry]]''
*October 19, 2005 - ''[[Disco]]''
*October 27, 2005 - ''[[Werelupe]]''
*November 10, 2005 - ''[[Darkest Faerie]]''
*November 16, 2005 - ''[[Cyodrake]]''
*November 22, 2005 - ''[[Darigan]]''
*December 7, 2005 - ''Snow''
*December 10, 2005 - ''[[Snuffly]]''
*December 14, 2005 - ''Battle Faerie''
*January 18, 2006 - ''[[Anubis]]''
*January 25, 2006 - ''Rainbow''
*February 1, 2006 - ''[[Eliv Thade]]''
*February 8, 2006 - ''[[Biscuit]]''
*February 15, 2006 - ''[[Ettaphant]]''
*March 8, 2006 - ''[[Robot]]s''
*March 15, 2006 - ''[[Feed Florg]]''
*April 6, 2006 - ''[[Sophie]] the Swamp Witch''
*April 20, 2006 - ''Gummies''
*May 10, 2006 - ''[[Speckled]]''
*May 17, 2006 - ''[[Ghost]]ly''
*May 24, 2006 - ''[[Neogarden]]s''
*June 1, 2006 - ''Water''
*June 14, 2006 - ''Dirt''
*June 21, 2006 - ''Traveling Neopia''
*July 6, 2006 - ''Blizzard''
*July 20, 2006 - ''Kites''
*August 2, 2006 - ''Health and Exercise''
*August 16, 2006 - ''[[Candy]]''
*August 30, 2006 - ''Back to School''
*September 14, 2006 - ''[[Tyrannian]] Rock-Fest''
*October 11, 2006 - ''Autumn Celebration''
*October 18, 2006 - ''Neopian [[Stamp]] Jubilee''
*December 6, 2006 - ''Sophie and Friends''
*December 22, 2006 - ''[[Ona]]''
*January 31, 2007 - ''[[Soup Faerie|Soup]]''
*February 7, 2007 - ''Giant Squid''
*February 16, 2007 - ''[[Shenkuu]] Lunar Festival''
*February 28, 2007 - ''Revenge of the [[Food]]''
*March 21, 2007 - ''[[Neogarden|Neogardening Celebration]]''
*March 28, 2007 - ''[[Neovia|Neovian]] Faire''
*April 4, 2007 - ''[[Gallion]]s''
*April 11, 2007 - ''Writer's Symposium''
*April 18, 2007 - ''Creepy Crawly Day''
*April 25, 2007 - Hat Day
*May 16, 2007 - ''[[Journey to the Lost Isle]]''
*May 23, 2007 - ''[[Mote]]s''
*June 27, 2007 - ''A Day At The Beach!''
*July 4, 2007 - ''Jelly Day''
*July 18, 2007 - ''Toy Day''
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*August 1, 2007 - ''Ice Day''
*August 15, 2007 - ''Purple Day''
*August 22, 2007 - ''Glamour Day''
*September 5, 2007 - ''Spicy Day''
*September 12, 2007 - ''Customisation Celebration''
*September 26, 2007 - ''Lost Desert Celebration''
*October 3, 2007 - ''Art Festival''
*October 17, 2007 - ''Collectors Jubilee''
*October 24, 2007 - ''Evil Parallel Universe Day''
*October 25, 2007 - ''Brains...BRAAAINS!''
*November 14, 2007 - ''Bobblehead Day''
*November 21, 2007 - ''[[Ghostkerchief]] Day''
*November 28, 2007 - ''Origami Blowout!''
*December 19, 2007 - ''Flower Fiesta''
*January 9, 2008 - ''Bubble Blowout''
*January 23, 2008 - ''Math and Numbers Day''
*January 29, 2008 - ''Bones''
*February 6, 2008 - ''Checkered Day''
*February 13, 2008 - ''Un-[[Valentine's Day]]''
*March 12, 2008 - ''Paperbag Day''
*March 19, 2008 - ''[[Walking Carpet]] Day''
*March 26, 2008 - ''Doughnut Day''
*April 9, 2008 - ''Ribbon Day''
*April 23, 2008 - ''Courgette Day''
*April 30, 2008 - ''Square Day''
*May 7, 2008 - ''Shell Day''
*May 21, 2008 - ''Tea Time Day''
*June 4, 2008 - ''Raspberry Day''
*June 11, 2008 - ''Orange Day''
*June 20, 2008 - ''Summer Faire''
*June 25, 2008 - ''Sand Day''
*July 2, 2008 - ''Repulsion Reception Day''
*July 9, 2008 - ''Gloomy Gathering Day''
*July 16, 2008 - ''Paper Day''
*July 23, 2008 - ''Citrus Day''
*August 6, 2008 - ''Glitter Day''
*August 8, 2008 - ''[[Neoschool|School]] Faire''
*August 13, 2008 - ''Waffle Day''
*August 27, 2008 - ''Corn Day''
*August 29, 2008 - ''[[Petpet Park]] Opening''
*September 3, 2008 - ''Magic Day''
*September 10, 2008 - ''Socks Day''
*September 17, 2008 - ''[[Krawk Island|Buccaneer]] Bash''
*September 24, 2008 - ''[[Mystery Island]] Vacation Day''
*October 3, 2008 - ''[[Plushie]] Parade''
*October 15, 2008 - ''Drummers Jubilee Day''
*October 22, 2008 - ''Fall Festivities''
*October 29, 2008 - ''Balloon Bonanza''
*November 5, 2008 - ''Mushroom Madness''
*November 12, 2008 - ''Dotted''
*November 19, 2008 - ''Pretzel Parade''
*December 10, 2008 - ''Chestnut Celebration''
*December 17, 2008 - ''Pyjama Parade''
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===Website design overhauls===
[[Image:Neopets.gif|right|frame|Screenshot of the Neopets homepage in [[Wikipedia:Firefox|FireFox]], taken in November 2005, before the most recent redesign]]

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==Environment==
:''Main Article: [[Neopia]]''

The whole of Neopets takes place on, or in orbit around, the fictional planet of Neopia. The main setting is [[Neopia Central]], a city where all basic [[shop]]s are based. There are also many different lands or worlds within Neopia, each with their own theme or setting:

*[[Mystery Island]] ([[Wikipedia:Polynesia|Polynesian]])
*[[Virtupets Space Station]] ([[Wikipedia:Space station|Space station]]/Technological)
*[[Terror Mountain]] (winter/[[Wikipedia:Christmas|Christmas]])
*[[Maraqua]] ([[Wikipedia:Atlantis|Atlantis]])
*[[Tyrannia]] ([[Wikipedia:Prehistory|Prehistory]])
*[[Haunted Woods]] ([[Wikipedia:Halloween|Halloween]]/spooky)
*[[Faerieland]] ([[Wikipedia:Fairy|Faerie]])
*[[Lost Desert]] ([[Wikipedia:Ancient Egypt|Ancient Egyptian]])
*[[Krawk Island]] ([[Wikipedia:Piracy|Piracy]])
*[[Meridell]] ([[Wikipedia:Middle Ages|Middle Ages]])
*[[Kreludor]] ([[Wikipedia:Moon|Moon]])
*[[Brightvale]] (Middle Ages/[[Wikipedia:Renaissance|Renaissance]])
*[[Altador]] (alternate faeries/[[Wikipedia:Ancient Greece|Ancient Greece]]/Ancient Rome)
*[[Shenkuu]] ([[Wikipedia:Asian|Asian]])

There are also mini worlds and sub-worlds, such as [[Roo Island]], [[Kiko Lake]], [[Lost City of Geraptiku]] and the [[Neopets Mobile]] accessible [[Lutari Island]]. Each of these worlds (which are more like regions or settings) have unique shops, games, and activities pertaining to its theme.

These worlds are generally introduced through in-game plots which involve their discovery or destruction. For example, Maraqua was originally destroyed by [[Captain Dread]] and his pirates in one plot, but has been rebuilt and reopened as a result of the [[Curse of Maraqua]] storyline.

The other side of Neopia, long promised since ''(need date)'', became available on the June 24, 2006. For a very long time before its release, its existence was incorporated in many ways into Neopian fan fiction, such as a [[Storytelling Contest]] story which involved a [[Plushie]] land through the mountains behind the Haunted Woods. Some users theorised upon the release of the [[Neopets TCG]] the other side of Neopia held a massive continent (possibly a [[Wikipedia:Supercontinent|supercontinent]]) called [[Talador]]. This second theory was true to some extent, with the later renamed [[Altador]] appearing on a [[Wikipedia:Terra Australis|Terra Australis]] with some of the other worlds.

Interestingly, [[Jelly World]] isn't on either side of Neopia, either due to it being unmapped, shielded in some way, existing on a separate plane of existence/timeline or TNT's continual denial of it's existence. Lutari Island is on the other side of Neopia as well, but is non-accessible to non-members of Neopets Mobile. The Neopain explanation for this inaccessibility is the fact Lutari Island is floating rather than being land locked, and is never in the same location twice.

There are many unnamed islands and places visible on the other side of Neopia, believed to be released for future plots.

==Merchandise==
Neopets produces a range of merchandise, including plushies, stickers, and hand-held video games. The merchandise retails at many mainstream outlets such as [[Wikipedia:Wal-Mart|Wal-Mart]], [[Wikipedia:Target|Target]], and [[Wikipedia:Limited Too|Limited Too]] (of which was the first outlet of Neopets merchandise). There are also exclusively online retailers involved, such as [http://99dogs.com 99dogs] and [[Wikipedia:Zazzle|Zazzle]].

An enhanced version of the website was made available via [[Neopets Premium]], which could be accessed by users who pay $7.99 a month (or $69.95 a year). There are also different packs that include Premium such as dial-up service. With Premium membership, banner ads are taken away, and certain "perks" are added, such as bonus Neopoints, rare items, a premium only neoboard, webmail, more Random Events, and beta-testing unreleased games. To go Premium, a player must first be invited by another Premium member. There is then a 15 day trial. There are even prizes (an [[Avatar]], [[Sidebar]], and [[Trophy]]) for referring people to Premium who have remained after their trial has expired.

In September 2003, [[Wikipedia:Wizards of the Coast|Wizards of the Coast]] released the [[Neopets TCG|Neopets Trading Card Game]], a collectible card game based on characters and settings in world of Neopets. It is distributed by card shops as well as Wal-Mart and Target. As of December 2006, there have been 10 card sets released. Most of the expansions are associated with plots which are or will be happening on the website. This action which has been met with negative responses, due to many plot devices being spoiled before the official release of the plot.

In 2004, [[Wikipedia:Sony Computer Entertainment|Sony Computer Entertainment]] announced the upcoming release of [[Neopets: The Darkest Faerie]], available for the [[Wikipedia:PlayStation|PlayStation]]. However, in March 2005 they confirmed they had already began remaking the game for the [[Wikipedia:PlayStation 2|PlayStation 2]].

In March 2005 it was confirmed The Neopets Team had also begun work on a [[Neopets Movie]] (which the creators of the site had kept secret from their own staff until it was confirmed). When informing the users of this, they also implied there may be more than one Neopets film in the future (which may depend on the success of the first film).

==Controversy and criticism==
While some educators and parents affirm the value of Neopets as a place for children to learn the basics of supply and demand, economics, stocks, and even HTML, others criticize it for its liberal placement and promotion of their sponsors' products within the world of Neopets, a technique dubbed "Immersion Advertisement". The primary method of advertising is still through creating items based on sponsor products (such as "Baby Bottle Pops", a real candy found in many American stores) or offering rare items, Neopoints, or in one case a special Neopet (the ''Ice'' [[Bori]]) in return for signing up for sponsors' services. Neopets also features many games for sponsors, such as ''The Incredibles Split-Shot''. Neopets claims these offers and sponsor ads are only to keep the site free, to pay for the costs of running the website.

On October 2004, a considerable number of banners linked to external websites such as eBay (instead of linking to various areas on the Neopets website itself as previously done) were introduced. These banners were displayed on many site pages in three places (the top of the page, the bottom, and on the sidebar), making avoidance of advertisements increasingly difficult. However, the creators of Neopets have promised never to allow pop-up ads on the site.

While immersive advertising is effective, some believe this constitutes subliminal advertising and therefore is immoral, particularly considering that the target demographic is children. Others disagree, pointing out that not only are many of the sponsors' offers are now grouped on one page and therefore somewhat avoidable, but no user is ever required to sign up for them. The introduction of Neopets Premium gave users the choice to have all banner advertisements removed, but sparked controversy with the special gifts given for sign-up, with users saw as "selling Neopoints," a prohibited action under Neopets terms and conditions.

In October of 2004, while McDonald's Corporation was promoting Neopets [[plushies]] in their Happy Meals, a story on the Australian news show [[Wikipedia:Today Tonight|Today Tonight]] featured a nine-year-old boy claiming the site required users to gamble in order to receive enough Neopoints to feed one's Neopet, or else it is sent to an orphanage. While much of this is factually incorrect (gambling is not required, nor are pets ever sent to an orphanage if they are not fed), it is true the website had games of chance directly based on real-life games such as blackjack, poker, and even lottery [[scratchcard]]s, and Neopets prohibited users under the age of 13 to use most games involving gambling.

The article sparked a nation-wide controversy as parents voiced their complaints about the website, prompting McDonald's to pressure Neopets into temporarily blocking Australian accounts from accessing games of chance for the duration of the promotion, which ended on November 5th. When this happened, countless complaints appeared on Neopets itself when Australians able to legally gamble could not even access any of the games. Complaints quickly died down when users realized the ban could be bypassed by changing the country setting on their user preferences. Neopets user ''Phenylalanine'' [http://www.pinkpt.com/rr_defendingneopets.htm wrote an article] for [[PinkPT]] in response to the incident.

Others believe the users of Neopets are poorly treated and are considered nothing more statistics, losing its friendly customer service and ignore their appeals as shown in the PinkPT article [http://www.pinkpt.com/yourenotalone.htm You're Not Alone].

Despite freezing never occurs without pretence, many users believe The Neopets Team freeze accounts too often and without good reason. Data from [http://www.yamipoli.com/vpsrc/neopets.php Yamipoli.com] (which rates virtual pet sites) shows the frozen user amount is 45%. Users are allowed to report one another, and some of these "reports" are believed to not be thoroughly checked, freezing users unnecessarily. Bugs and glitches on games can also account for some of these freezings. Accounts are also often frozen because of the actions of someone other than the original user playing their account. Because many Neopets players are young or relatively new to the Internet, they can be particularly vulnerable to "scams" which attempt to trick them into giving out their passwords. The large amount of frozen accounts has made many believe ''freeze-bots''/''ice-bots'' are used when a user makes an action even remotely similar to a freezable offence, despite the fact Neopets has denied their existence many times.

Some dispute Neopets' registered users count which has reached over 99 million, a figure Neopets often cites in promotional campaigns. A large percentage of these users are secondary accounts owned by one user, frozen accounts or accounts no longer in use. Such accounts are rarely deleted, even if they have not been accessed since the creation of the site. The actual number of active accounts is around 11 million[http://media.hasbro.com/pl/page.release/dn/default.cfm?release=259] and the number of individual users is believed to be less than this.

Because Neopets is based in America, playing certain games like visiting the [[Snowager]] becomes difficult because they are based on Neopets time (which is the same as the current time in California where Neopets Headquarters is based). Because of this some users feel cheated out of the full Neopets experience, while other users around the world take advantage of the time zone differences, playing [[Count Von Roo]]s [[Deadly Dice]] in the morning, while it take place at midnight in another part of the world.

It has been rumoured Neopets is closely affiliated with the controversial Church of Scientology through CEO [[Doug Dohring]][http://www.scientology-kills.org/dohring.htm]. The impact of his beliefs on the site itself is not apparent, though Dohring has been quoted as saying "Having used his technology in every business activity...Mr. Hubbard's organizational concepts are always with me" (according to the [http://www.hubbardcollege.com/mgmtsystem/use_dougdohring.html Hubbard College of Administration]). Also, it is speculated advancement and work within the company requires people to convert[http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/neo-pets/inside-the-cult-of-neopets-141826.php], sparking fear of conversion to Scientology being promoted on Neopets itself, despite the fact Neopets does not promote or enforce any type of religion or school of thought on its users.

Some groups of users who are strongly against Neopets have gone as far to create anti-Neopets websites such as The AntiNeopian to express their views, speaking about their movement on other Neopets forums, and have even reporting Neopets for what they believe to be potential copyright violations.

On March 31, 2006, Neopets released an [[April Fool's]] joke called [[NeoCharge]], a new system which would keep inflation down by charging a user Neopoints for every page view (up to 12 NP per view). When it accumulated to 10,000 NP, users would have to pay or lose property and eventually their account. It made certain areas of the site, such as [[NeoQuest]] and [[NeoMail]], almost unusable because of the constant refreshing needed to use them. Those who saw NeoCharge for what it was began to make it into a game to see how high they could get it, and what would happen when the limit was reached. Other users felt it was a cruel joke on Neopets' part, and felt betrayed at the expense of a good laugh.

==Trivia==
*A [[Wikipedia:Google search|Google search]] feature was added to the basic Neopets search on November 21, 2006.
*Neopets was [[Neopets 2.0|re-modeled]] on April 26, 2007.

==See also==
*[[:Category:Neopet Species|Neopet Species]]
*[[:Category:Neopia|Neopia]]
*[[:Category:Neopets Terminology|List of terms in Neopets]]
*[[List of Pop Culture References in Neopets]]
*[[:Category:Faeries|Faeries]]

==External Links==
*[http://www.neopets.com Neopets Official Website], [http://www.neopets.com/mini/index.phtml Neopets Jr.]
*[http://www.neopets.com/pronounce.phtml Learn to speak Neopian], [http://info.neopets.com/presskit/index.html Official Neopets Press Kit]
*'''Editorial:''' [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=221 221]
*'''Selected Petpages:''' [http://home.neopets.com/templates/homepage.phtml?pet_name=My_First_Little_Pony The Games Room], [http://home.neopets.com/templates/homepage.phtml?pet_name=Leto Premium Neopets FAQ]
*'''Selected Fansites:''' [http://www.neoitems.net/index.php Neoitems.net], [http://www.avatar.starried.net AvatarLog], [http://www.neocolours.de Neocolours (German)], [http://www.neocolours.me.uk Neocolours (UK)], [http://www.nothingbutneopets.com Nothing But Neopets] [http://www.pinkpt.com PinkPT], [http://www.neopetshive.com Neopets Hive], [http://www.neodaq.com NeoDaq]

[[Category:Neopets]]

Fyora

2010-07-08T21:21:43Z

68.202.130.117:

[[Image:Fyora Shop Image.gif|right|The Faerie Queen|frame]]

'''Fyora''', '''The Faerie Queen''', is one of the most powerful [[Faerie]]s. She rules over the other faeries, governs [[Faerieland]], and keeps watch over [[Neopia]].

She is a kind and warm faerie, but despite her peaceful appearance can overpower most creatures in Neopia. She is usually found in her castle, in the centre of Faerieland, and runs the [[Hidden Tower]] where she sells some of the most powerful relics in the [[Neopian]] world. She may also give out [[Faerie Quest]]s, and while they are difficult, they increase the stats of your Neopet by a large margin.

She is renowned for sealing away [[The Darkest Faerie]] for 1,000 years with the aid of [[Jerdana]]'s Orb, and the first route back into [[Altador]] when it was rediscovered was through a portal within her tower.

==Shopkeeper Sayings at Hidden Tower==
* My favourite is the Rod of Nova (but I seem to be sold out!)
* These magical artifacts are centuries old!
* I will add more items to my stock soon!
* You could never afford any of these!
* You must be strong to wield these items in battle.
* You will never lose another battle again!
* No, I dont do loans!!!

==Plot summaries==
===NeoQuest II===
{{Main|NeoQuest II}}
Fyora is a character in Chapter 5 of NeoQuest II. She was imprisoned by the final boss, [[King Terask]], in the West Tower of Faerie Palace, and was unable to use her magic. At the end of the game, she is shown briefly as a Non-Player Character, but before you can reach her, King Terask crashes through the ceiling in his final form. In the final cutscene, Fyora is shown thanking [[Rohane]], [[Mipsy]], [[Talinia]], and [[Velm]], and then announcing that Faerieland must be rebuilt.

===Neopets: The Darkest Faerie===
{{Main|Neopets: The Darkest Faerie}}
During the events of [[Neopets: The Darkest Faerie]], Fyora was visited by [[Roberta]], who reported there was a dark evil afflicting the lands of [[Meridell]]. After sending Roberta away, Fyora was taken by surprise by The Darkest Faerie and was captured. Later when [[Tormund]] and [[Roberta]] came to rescue her, The Darkest Faerie made herself look like Fyora and stole '''Fyora's Wand'''. After the theft, Fyora broke free of her bonds and fought with The Darkest Faerie again, only to be imprisoned within a glass bottle. She was freed at the end of the game.

==Trivia==
*As of October 2006, Fyora is featured in 62 different [[Item]]s, including the ''Faerie Queen Doll'', an [[avatar]]-[[item]] that allows one to get the ''Queen Fyora'' avatar.
*There are two avatars featuring Fyora, the ''Fyora, Faerie Queen'' avatar and the ''Queen Fyora'' avatar.
*Fyora Day is celebrated every year on June second.
*Many [[Neopian Times]] writers use "Fyora" as a euphemism for a monotheistic deity, as direct religious references are not permitted.
*Fyora's [[Neopedia]] article was added on October 17, 2009.

==See also==
*'''Games:''' [[Faerie Caves II - Fyora's Quest]], [[NeoQuest II]]

==External links==
*'''[[IDNQ]]:''' [http://www.idnq-guide.com/index.php?page=nq2cutscenes&id=4 NeoQuest II Cutscenes]
*'''Gallery of Heroes:''' [http://www.neopets.com/hero/showhero.phtml?pos=3 Fyora]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=234 Fyora the Faerie Queen]
*'''Game Links:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/faeriecaves2.phtml Faerie Caves II - Fyora's Quest]
*'''NeoDeck:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=22 Antikia Lighten], [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=43 Fyora The Faerie Queen]
*'''Neopets TCG:''' [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=1&id=3 The Darkest Faerie], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=1&id=8 Fyora the Faerie Queen], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=1&id=59 Jerdana's Orb], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=1&id=91 Wand of Nova], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=1&id=100 Biting Book], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=1&id=209 Library Visit], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=3&id=5 Fyoras Wand], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=6&id=9 Faerieland], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=6&id=118 Faeriecinths], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=6&id=123 Fyoras Blessing], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=7&id=62 Fyoras Palace Guards], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=5 Fyora Faerie Doll], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=9&id=12 Fyoras Rod], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=9&id=153 Fyora, Tower Guardian], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=9&id=154 The Hidden Tower], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=10&id=10 Fyora's Wand (2nd Print)], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=10&id=176 Fyora's Blessing (2nd Print)], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=10&id=66 Jerdana's Orb (2nd Print)], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=10&id=9 Faerieland (2nd Print)]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=422 #422], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=469 #469], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=570 #570], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=682 #682], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=710 #710]
*'''How To Draw:''' [http://neopets.com/art/faeries/fyora.phtml Fyora, the Faerie Queen]
*'''Editorial:''' [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=30 30], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=32 32], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=40 40], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=41 41], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=42 42], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=90 90], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=99 99], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=125 125], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=129 129], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=134 134], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=139 139], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=141 141], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=143 143], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=146 146], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=154 154], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=193 193], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=194 194], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=206 206], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=212 212], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=217 217], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=219 219], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=241 241], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=247 247], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=255 255]

{{Faerie}}

[[Category:Heroes]]
[[Category:Faeries]]
[[Category:Gallery of Heroes]]
[[Category:Hidden Tower]]
[[Category:NeoQuest II]]
[[Category:Neopets: The Darkest Faerie]]

Advent Calendar

2010-07-07T15:21:04Z

68.202.130.117: /* Trivia */

{{Construction| reason=Summaries/Links to animations of the past, and more external links}}

[[Image:Advent Calendar.gif|right]]

The '''Advent Calendar''' is a seasonal [[daily]] found in the [[Happy Valley]]. It is only available during the [[Neopian Calendar|Month of Celebrating]] - December. Each day of the month, users can retrieve a specific prize, which may include holiday-themed [[items]], [[Neopoints]], [[avatar]]s or [[site theme]]s. The prizes awarded are usually the same for all visitors, although occasional variation from this trend has occurred in the past.

Each day is accompanied by a [[Wikipedia:Adobe Flash|Flash]] animation, around which offered prizes are often themed. On the 1st day of the Month of Celebrating in Years 6 and 7, users obtained the ''Plastic Fir'' avatar, as well as the items and Neopoints. It is likely that the avatar will once again be obtainable every year year.

==Past Advent Gifts==

===2000===

{| style="width:100%;"
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*'''1st:''' Wet [[Snowball]] + 200 NP
*'''2nd:''' Orange [[Negg]] + 100 NP
*'''3rd:''' Rainbow Negg + Blue Negg
*'''4th:''' Ice Negg + 150 NP
*'''5th:''' Rainborific [[Slushie]] + Chocolate Chip Cookie Slushie + 300 NP
*'''6th:''' Berry Cola Slushie + 500 NP
*'''7th:''' Blue Pop Slushie + 350 NP
*'''8th:''' [[Aisha]] Ice Totem + Ultimate Ice Negg
*'''9th:''' Blue Healthshroom + 1000 NP
*'''10th:''' Yellow Healthshroom + 50 NP
*'''11th:''' Strawberry Ice Cream + 150 NP
*'''12th:''' Pepperminto Slushie + 250 NP
*'''13th:''' Green Healthshroom + 350 NP
*'''14th:''' Sketch a Pic + [[Quiggle]] Keychain + 450 NP
*'''15th:''' 550 NP
*'''16th:''' Space Slushie + 300 NP (''or'' Chocolate Ice Cream + 800 NP)
|
*'''17th:''' Chocolate Ice Cream + 800 NP
*'''18th:''' Sour Blue Slushie + 250 NP
*'''19th:''' Red Mountain Bike + Snowglobe + 450 NP
*'''20th:''' Toffee Ice Cream + 2000 NP
*'''21st:''' [[JubJub]] T-Shirt + 500 NP
*'''22nd:''' Frosted Donut + 150 NP
*'''23rd:''' Mint Ice Cream + 350 NP
*'''24th:''' Golden [[Juppie]] + 2000 NP
*'''25th:''' Christmas [[Paint Brush]] + Turkey Dinner + 2000 NP
*'''26th:''' Turkey Dinner + Christmas Tree Negg + 1500 NP
*'''27th:''' Turkey Dinner + Cup of Hot [[Borovan]] + 750 NP
*'''28th:''' [[Abominable Snowball]] + 350 NP
*'''29th:''' Icy Snowball + 150 NP
*'''30th:''' Exploding Snowball + 150 NP
*'''31st:''' Peach Snowball + Exploding Snowball + 200 NP
|}

===2001===

{| style="width:100%;"
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*'''1st:''' Wet Snowball + 200 NP
*'''2nd:''' Orange Negg + 100 NP
*'''3rd:''' Taco Dog + Rainbow Snow Puff + 150 NP
*'''4th:''' Blue Clockwork [[Grundo]] + 650 NP (or Ice Negg + 150 NP)
*'''5th:''' Rainborific Slushie + Chocolate Chip Cookie Slushie + 300 NP
*'''6th:''' 2x Turkey & Cranberry [[Chia Pop]]s + 500 NP
*'''7th:''' Chocolate Sprout + White Chocolate Sprout + 350 NP
*'''8th:''' Snow [[Blumaroo]] + Aisha Scarf + 400 NP
*'''9th:''' Exploding Pizza Pasty + Advent Calendar + 1000 NP
*'''10th:''' Pineapple Snowball + [[Scorchio]] Scarf + 50 NP
*'''11th:''' 1/3 Plain [[Omelette]] + 1 NP
*'''12th:''' Pepperminto Slushie + 250 NP
*'''13th:''' Turkey Milkshake + Chocolate Tree Decoration + 350 NP
*'''14th:''' Sketch a Pic + [[Quiggle]] Keyring + 450 NP
*'''15th:''' 550 NP
*'''16th:''' Chocolate Star Decoration + Empty Pillow Case + 600 NP
|
*'''17th:''' Bumper Prize Stocking + Lu [[Codestone]] + 400 NP
*'''18th:''' Sour Blue Slushie + 250 NP
*'''19th:''' Olive Snowball + Beans with Sausages + 450 NP
*'''20th:''' Techo Cracker + [[Asparagus]] Pie + 500 NP
*'''21st:''' JubJub T-shirt + 500 NP
*'''22nd:''' Blueberry Snowball + Strawberry Snowball + 150 NP
*'''23rd:''' Chocoball Decoration + Chocoball Machine + 350 NP
*'''24th:''' Golden Juppie + 1000 NP
*'''25th:''' Snow Aisha + Sausage Stocking + 1500 NP
*'''26th:''' Turkey Dinner + Christmas Tree Negg + 800 NP
*'''27th:''' Turkey Dinner + Cup of Hot Borovan + 750 NP
*'''28th:''' Abominable Snowball + 350 NP
*'''29th:''' Yellow Clockwork Grundo + Snow Mudball + 150 NP
*'''30th:''' Exploding Snowball + 150 NP
*'''31st:''' [[The Faerie Queen]] Burrito + Christmas [[Doglefox]] + 1000NP
|}

===2002===

{| style="width:100%;"
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*'''1st:''' White [[Kougra]] [[Plushie]] + Tree Shaped Cookies + 1000 NP
*'''2nd:''' Brandy Butter + Pull Along [[Gelert]] + 100 NP
*'''3rd:''' Gingerbread [[Mynci]] + Fire Faerie + 150 NP
*'''4th:''' Seasonal Pudding + [[Snow Wars]] [[Collectable Card]] + 50 NP
*'''5th:''' Squeaky Rubber [[Bruce]] Toy + Rainbow Snowball + 200 NP
*'''6th:''' Flaming Oven Gloves + [[Snowbunny]] (''or'' Blue [[Fir]])
*'''7th:''' Deluxe Candy Cane + Fireplace + 80 NP
*'''8th:''' Chocolate Tree + Snow [[Chia]] Sculpture + 40 NP
*'''9th:''' Biscuit Assortment + Holly Wreath + 300 NP
*'''10th:''' [[Mika and Carassa]] Mug + [[Jazzmosis]] Xmas Special Ticket + 800 NP
*'''11th:''' Tree Shaped Crackers and Cheese + [[El Picklesaur]] Plushie + 500 NP
*'''12th:''' Christmas [[Wocky]] Plushie + Gingerbread Wocky + 250 NP
*'''13th:''' Woolly JubJub Hat + Jelly Bean Stocking + 400 NP
*'''14th:''' Snowman + Mint Chocolate Tree + 300 NP
*'''15th:''' Clockwork Quiggle + Decorated Tree + 160 NP
*'''16th:''' Pot Of Peanuts + White [[Elephante]] Plushie + 200 NP
|
*'''17th:''' Cherry Brandy Truffles + Snow Chia Plushie + 500 NP
*'''18th:''' A Faerie Christmas + Two [[Dubloon]] Coin + 400 NP
*'''19th:''' [[Krawk]] Goodie Bag + Turkey and Cranberry Omelette + 100 NP
*'''20th:''' Cranberry Sauce + Sticky [[Snowflake]] + 500 NP
*'''21st:''' Medicinal Mud Bath + Filled Cookie Jar + 200 NP
*'''22nd:''' Cobblestone Bridge + Year 5 [[Stamp]] + 100 NP
*'''23rd:''' Assorted Coconut Balls + [[Eyrie]] Goodie Bag + 400 NP
*'''24th:''' Deluxe [[Tonu]] Cracker + [[Sinsi]]s Crown + 350 NP
*'''25th:''' [[Balthazar]] Plushie + Christmas [[Petpet]] Paint Brush + 1000 NP
*'''26th:''' Winter Woolies Usuki Set + Chocolate Brucicle + 250 NP
*'''27th:''' [[Kiko]] Cracker + Gold Chocolate Coins + 400 NP
*'''28th:''' Walking Book + Snow Faerie Snowglobe + 450 NP
*'''29th:''' Asparagus Gateaux + Orange + 150 NP
*'''30th:''' Blue Orange Chia Pop + Dr_Death Plushie + 90 NP
*'''31st:''' Year 5 Stamp + Year 5 [[Usuki]] + 1500 NP
|}

===2003===

{| style="width:100%;"
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*'''1st:''' Plastic Fir + White Chocolate Igloo + 200 NP
*'''2nd:''' Christmas [[Uni]] Plushie + Seasonal Kiko Balloon + 300 NP
*'''3rd:''' White [[Ona]] (''or'' White Chocolate Asparagus Souffle + White Chocolate Orange + 250 NP)
*'''4th:''' [[Meerca]] Whoopee Cushion + 550 NP
*'''5th:''' Turkey and Cranberry [[Pizza]] + Snow [[Bruce]] Sculpture + 100 NP
*'''6th:''' Chocolate Ghostkersword + [[Shadow Usul]] Ice Lolly + 400 NP
*'''7th:''' Gingerbread Grundo + Snowball Fight Usuki Doll + 90 NP
*'''8th:''' Snow Covered Tree + Springy [[Shoyru]] Toy + 20 NP
*'''9th:''' Sliding [[Candychan]] Puzzle + Seasonal CATFB Mug + 100 NP
*'''10th:''' Snowbunny Chair + Milk Chocolate Snowbunny + 1000 NP
*'''11th:''' [[Feepit]] + Wooden Marble + 600 NP
*'''12th:''' Sparkly Wocky Ball + Wind Up Wocky + 250 NP
*'''13th:''' Snow Petpet Paint Brush (''or'' Snowbunny (TCG) + Fluffy Mynci Ball + 5 NP)
*'''14th:''' Seasonal Shoyru [[Gnome]] + Candy Cane Pen + 311 NP
*'''15th:''' [[Grey Faerie]] Snowglobe + Sprig of Mistletoe + 170 NP
*'''16th:''' Seasonal Yoyo + Silver and Gold Chocolate Coins + 500 NP
|
*'''17th:''' Sparkling Seasonal Stocking + Holly Kaleidoscope + 300 NP
*'''18th:''' Super Happy Icy Fun Snow Shop Card + [[Darigan]] [[Kougra]] Plushie + 200 NP
*'''19th:''' Giant Bar Of Chocolate + 400 NP
*'''20th:''' Deluxe Holly Wreath + Snow Globe Pencil + 222 NP
*'''21st:''' Glow In The Dark Eyrie Plushie + Holly Football + 225 NP
*'''22nd:''' Seasonal Stamp + Seasonal [[Faerie]] Tales + 500 NP
*'''23rd:''' Seasonal [[Quiguki]] + Squeaky Tonu Toy + 80 NP
*'''24th:''' White Chocolate Mince Pie + I Love Mince Pies T-Shirt + 450 NP
*'''25th:''' Turkey and Cranberry Pasty + Slorg Wardrobe + 1001 NP
*'''26th:''' Turkey Packed Lunch + Seasonal [[Battle Duck]] + 200 NP
*'''27th:''' Cheese [[Skeith]] + [[Babaa]] Wardrobe + 300 NP
*'''28th:''' [[Snowager]] Ice Lolly + 550 NP
*'''29th:''' [[Taelia]] Poster + Gammon Dinner + 250 NP
*'''30th:''' Chocolate Mousse + Ring of Sloth Stamp + 190 NP
*'''31st:''' Year Six [[Lupe]] Gnome + Slice Of New Year Cake + 1500 NP
|}

===2004===

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*'''1st:''' Snowball Bean Bag + 300 NP + 'Plastic Fir' Avatar
*'''2nd:''' Fake [[Lord Kass]] Toy Sword + [[Whack A Kass]] Puppet + 200 NP
*'''3rd:''' Merry Christmas Quiguki + Green Quiguki Rug + 350NP
*'''4th:''' Rainbow [[Doughnutfruit]] Plushie + Chocolate Doughnutfruit + 240 NP
*'''5th:''' Christmas Brucicle + [[Royal]] Boy Bruce Balloon + 500 NP
*'''6th:''' [[Dr Sloth]] Pinata + Big Bag of Sweets + 200 NP
*'''7th:''' Snow [[Kookith]] + Snowager Sculpture + 80 NP
*'''8th:''' [[Brightvale]] Flag + Holly Stained Glass Window + 300 NP
*'''9th:''' [[Neopian Times]] Usuki Set + Neopian Times Year 6 Annual + 100 NP
*'''10th:''' [[Poptart]] Plushie + Iced Christmas Cake + 400 NP
*'''11th:''' Mop and Bucket + [[Snicklebeast]] + 500 NP
*'''12th:''' Wocky Painting + Gingerbread House + 230 NP
*'''13th:''' Christmas [[Vira]] Plushie + [[Morguss]] Spell Book + 150 NP
*'''14th:''' Christmas Shoyru Plushie + Uni Races Usuki Set + 220 NP
*'''15th:''' [[Bori]] Snow Globe + Mulled Fruit Juice + 301 NP
*'''16th:''' Purple [[Sticky Hand]] + [[Techo]] Clock + 100 NP
|
*'''17th:''' Chia Print Chair + Chocolate Chia Treat + 400 NP
*'''18th:''' [[Judge Hog]] Action Figure + [[Defenders Of Neopia]] Annual + 125 NP
*'''19th:''' [[Cylara]] Poster + Battle JubJub Cake + 80 NP
*'''20th:''' Wind Up Asparagus Chia + [[Number Six]] Plushie + 300 NP
*'''21st:''' Seasonal Gift Box + Plate of Cookies + 280 NP
*'''22nd:''' [[Coconut]] Shy Quiggle Plushie + Seasonal Evil Coconut + 400 NP
*'''23rd:''' [[Kreludan]] Christmas Carols + [[Dieter]] Action Figure + 150 NP
*'''24th:''' Cranberry [[Jelly]] + Starry Hair Brush + 500 NP
*'''25th:''' Merry Christmas Card + Chocolate Christmas Scorchio + 800 NP
*'''26th:''' Mistletoe Wreath + Plushie Kau Plushie + 200 NP
*'''27th:''' Limited Edition Guitar + Rebuild [[Maraqua]] Poster + 350 NP
*'''28th:''' Homemade Buggy + Cranberry Gummy [[Slorg]] + 100 NP
*'''29th:''' Hand Knitted Jumper + Triangle Ringing [[Cybunny]] + 400 NP
*'''30th:''' Chocolate Peach + Hand Bell + 360 NP
*'''31st:''' Year 7 Plushie + Year 7 Gnome + 1600 NP
|}

===2005===

{| style="width:100%;"
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*'''1st:''' Handful of Humbugs + Chia Clown Poster + 400 NP
*'''2nd:''' Evil Toy of DOOM + String of Lights + 200 NP
*'''3rd:''' Twisted Roses Santa Hat + 500 NP
*'''4th:''' Tiki Christmas Decoration + Seasons Greetings In A Bottle + 400 NP
*'''5th:''' Snow Brucicle + Colourful Bruce Scarf + 250 NP
*'''6th:''' Gigantic Decorated Christmas Tree + Christmas Fir Ball + 700 NP
*'''7th:''' Spicy [[Meowclops]] Whiskers + [[Sophie]]s Rocking Chair + 400 NP
*'''8th:''' Mistletoe Headband + Happy Holidays Card + 200 NP
*'''9th:''' Roaring Log Fire + Marshmallows on a Stick + 600 NP
*'''10th:''' Snowflake Blower + Taelia Style Coat + 800 NP
*'''11th:''' Brightvale Glaziers Plushie + Christmassy Stained Glass Window + 300 NP
*'''12th:''' Wocky TCG Deck + Slice of Wocky Day Cake + 450 NP
*'''13th:''' Springy [[Cobrall]] In A Box + Cobrall Cookie + 3 NP
*'''14th:''' Coconut Shy Kit + Snow Coconut + 600 NP
*'''15th:''' Christmas [[Pirate]] Krawk Plushie + Chocolate Dubloons + 25 NP
*'''16th:''' [[Darkest Faerie]] Snowglobe + Free the Darkest Faerie T-shirt + 400 NP
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*'''17th:''' Bucket of Fake Snow + Lost Desert Snowglobe + 204 NP
*'''18th:''' Snow Angel Sculpture + Snow Angel Rug + 300 NP
*'''19th:''' Ladder + Traditional Mince Pie + 500 NP
*'''20th:''' Handmade Taelia Plushie + Cup of Hot Borovan + 900 NP
*'''21st:''' [[Arkmite]] Plushie + Seaweed Sandwich on Coral Bread + 108 NP
*'''22nd:''' Game Graveyard Painting + 400 NP
*'''23rd:''' Fire [[Jetsam]] Plushie + Coral Tree + 300 NP
*'''24th:''' Plushie Petpet Paint Brush + Cookies and Milk + 600 NP
*'''25th:''' Beautifully Wrapped Present + Flaming Christmas Pudding + 900 NP + 'Seasonal [[Attack Pea]]' Avatar
*'''26th:''' Piratey Fruit Juice + Replica [[Black Pawkeet]] + 200 NP
*'''27th:''' Ogrin Plushie + [[Ogrin]] Deluxe Book + 400 NP
*'''28th:''' [[Grarrl]] Action Figure + Chocolate [[Smore]] + 340 NP
*'''29th:''' Ornate Grand Piano + Blue [[Nimmo]] Cracker (''or'' Ornate Grand Piano + Starry [[Xweetok]] Cracker ''or'' Ornate Grand Piano + Red [[Hissi]] Cracker ''or'' Ornate Grand Piano + Darigan Eyrie Cracker) + 400 NP
*'''30th:''' Toy Sled + Sledding Trophy + 600 NP
*'''31st:''' New Year Calendar + New Years Eve Cake + 1400 NP
|}

===2006===

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*'''1st:''' [[Brain Tree]] Pop-up Card + Decorated Artificial Brain Tree + 350 NP + 'Plastic Fir' Avatar
*'''2nd:''' Fir Tree Ornament + Sleeping Tonu Plushie + 401 NP
*'''3rd:''' Snow [[Yurble]] Tutu Squeeze Toy + Pink Earmuff & Scarf Set + 500 NP
*'''4th:''' Fancy Fishing Pole + Advent Calendar Snowglobe + 553 NP
*'''5th:''' Mint Swirl Cookie + Snow Bruce Plushie + 248 NP
*'''6th:''' My Neighbour the Zombie + Screaming Sophie Toy + 197 NP
*'''7th:''' Inflatable Fire [[Yooyu]] Ball + Terror Mountain Altador Cup Cup + 813 NP
*'''8th:''' Plushie Eyrie Mask + Jelly Conveyor + 277 NP
*'''9th:''' Christmas Ghostkerhat + Bouncy Blue Blumaroo Mug + 437 NP
*'''10th:''' Space Station Bathtub + Golden Grundo Soap Dish + 101 NP
*'''11th:''' [[Cyodrakes Gaze]] Snowglobe + Anger Management for [[Hoban|Navigators]] + 279 NP
*'''12th:''' Blue Ice Skates + Snow Angel + 499 NP
*'''13th:''' Christmas Kookith Plushie + Pink Quiggle Scarf + 99 NP
*'''14th:''' Snot-Covered Cookies + Striped Holiday Ornament + 722 NP
*'''15th:''' [[Tyrannia]]n Bone X-4000 + Tyrannian Pyjamas + 377 NP
*'''16th:''' Darigan Storytime + Wind Up Darigan [[Pteri]] + 471 NP
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*'''17th:''' [[Noil]] Tea + Winter Blechy Hat + 971 NP
*'''18th:''' Christmas Bori Plushie + Festive Bori Music Box + 523 NP
*'''19th:''' Starberry Cider + Decorated Prison Cell Bench + 182 NP
*'''20th:''' Seasonal Attack Pea Plushie + Seasonal Attack Pea Play Set + 'Seasonal Attack Pea' Avatar
*'''21st:''' Shell-Topped Cupcakes + Festive Maraquan Snowglobe + 1500 NP
*'''22nd:''' [[Altador Plot|Repaired]] [[Meepit]] Plushie + Dung Meepit Plushie + 555 NP
*'''23rd:''' Colourful Snowy Window + Shooting Star [[Muffin]] + 374 NP
*'''24th:''' [[Tuskaninny]] Stocking + Poinsettia Basket + 412 NP
*'''25th:''' My Sisters Frilly Skirt + Ultra-Awesome Super Lucky Activity Play Set + 2000 NP
*'''26th:''' [[Bartamus]] Ornament + Chocolate [[Jhudora]] + 277 NP
*'''27th:''' Brightvale, A Complete History + [[Gobbler]] + 167 NP
*'''28th:''' Christmas [[Ogrin]] Plushie + Striped Holiday Tree + 674 NP
*'''29th:''' A [[Ruki]] Christmas + Mummy Bandage Ball + 555 NP
*'''30th:''' Holiday Mystical Tiki Idol + [[Jake]]s Fedora Replica + 753 NP
*'''31st:''' New Year Dummy + Grarrl New Year Dentures + 'Winter' Site Theme + 1000 NP
|}

===2007===

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*'''1st:''' Neohome Heater + Snowager Cap + 920 NP + 'Plastic Fir' Avatar
*'''2nd:''' Quilt Cape + Kougra Defender Action Figure + 489 NP
*'''3rd:''' Snot Ladder + Snot Holiday Tree + 328 NP
*'''4th:''' Shining Star Tree Topper + Fir Cookies + 238 NP
*'''5th:''' Sliding Bruce Plushie + Ice Garland + 934 NP
*'''6th:''' Snow Yooyu Plushie + Snow SPLAT + 732 NP
*'''7th:''' Brightly Wrapped Presents + Holiday Wrappings + 859 NP
*'''8th:''' Homemade Gingerbread House + Petpetpet Pop-up Card + 203 NP
*'''9th:''' Directors Slate + Toolbox + 859 NP
*'''10th:''' Christmas Arkmite + Seaweed Garland + 904 NP
*'''11th:''' Plate of Smores + Fiery Marshmallow Hat + 839 NP
*'''12th:''' Meepit Carols + Scared Christmas Wocky Plushie + 483 NP
*'''13th:''' [[Journey to the Lost Isle]] Snowglobe + Giant [[Moach]] Costume + 584 NP
*'''14th:''' Cosmopolitan Fashion Guide + Seasonal Designer Purse + 834 NP
*'''15th:''' Supernova Candy + Pant Devil Pants + 538 NP
*'''16th:''' Fly Lights + Fly Lights + 728 NP
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*'''17th:''' Tacky Lighted Holiday Shoes + Christmas Paint Brush + 832 NP
*'''18th:''' Steamed Window + Face Pulling Hissi Plushie + 734 NP
*'''19th:''' [[Shenkuu River Rush]] Ornament + Winter Shenkuu River Rush Board + 346 NP
*'''20th:''' Sprout Borovan + Borovan Badge + 839 NP
*'''21st:''' Book of Cooperation + Seasonal Wings + 283 NP
*'''22nd:''' Eau De Skunk + Fancy Perfume Shelf (''or'' two Green Apples - from a bug) + 604 NP
*'''23rd:''' Roast Ham + Branched Antlers + 304 NP
*'''24th:''' Holiday Tutu + Lenny Dancer Music Box + 895 NP
*'''25th:''' Marching Glockenspiel + Christmas Parade Poster + 284 NP
*'''26th:''' Grarrl Nutcracker + Basket of Peanuts + 930 NP
*'''27th:''' Managing Anger + Last Blast Alien Plushie + 843 NP
*'''28th:''' Rocking Ogrin + Holiday Home Background + 754 NP
*'''29th:''' Snow Pyramid + Desert Candy Cane + 683 NP
*'''30th:''' Grandma Bobblehead + Purple Cybunny Pyjamas + 829 NP
*'''31st:''' Red Pteri Clacker + Bag of Confetti + 783 NP
|}

===2008===

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*'''1st:''' Seasonal Electric Yurble Plushie + Malfunctioning String Lights + 324 NP + 'Plastic Fir' Avatar
*'''2nd:''' Turbo Scissors + Paper Snowflake Garland + 945 NP
*'''3rd:''' Box of decorations + Metallic Holiday Tree + 394 NP
*'''4th:''' Adorable Hex Doll + [[Tekkitu]] Lamp + 953 NP
*'''5th:''' Snow Bowling Set + Bowling Shirt + 279 NP
*'''6th:''' Seasonal Chomby Biscuits + Christmas Paint Brush + 925 NP
*'''7th:''' Seasonal Zen for the Angry Petpet + Angry Meekins Holiday Wreath + 273 NP
*'''8th:''' Pocket Christmas Tree Keyring + Key Quest Key Snowglobe + 479 NP
*'''9th:''' Christmas Pile of Soot + Scientist Wig + 374 NP
*'''10th:''' Festive Haunted Woods Cider + Holiday Decorated Tombstone + 179 NP
*'''11th:''' Festive [[Altador Cup]] Coal Caddy + Festive Slushie Slinger Cap + 278 NP
*'''12th:''' Stack of Slightly Used Carrots + Fiery Mittens + 639 NP
*'''13th:''' Florg Salt and Pepper Shakers + Box Snare Trap + 730 NP
*'''14th:''' Freaky Factory Slingshot + Freaky Factory Plushie + 579 NP
*'''15th:''' Pretty Wrapped Present + Toy Rod of Supernova + 437 NP
*'''16th:''' Seasonal Bilge Rat + Peppermint Stomach Medicine + 203 NP
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*'''17th:''' Neopian Carol Book + Fancy Mug of Neggnog + 327 NP
*'''18th:''' Tasty Bag of Mutant Grundo Marshmallows + Holiday Decorated Gormos Statue + [[Ylana Skyfire]] Key Quest Token + 875 NP
*'''19th:''' Gnawed Gingerbread Grundo Ornament + Gingerbread Background + 50 Free NC + 873 NC
*'''20th:''' Asparagus Ice Lolly + Asparagus Scarf + 345 NP
*'''21st:''' Bag of Coal + Wrapped Crystal Package + 349 NP + 'Seasonal Attack Pea' Avatar
*'''22nd:''' Diorama of Petpetpets Celebrating the Holidays + Petpetpet Holiday Decorations + 843 NP
*'''23rd:''' Geb Top + Seasonal Candelabra + 347 NP
*'''24th:''' Classic Neopian Holiday Tales + Neopian Holiday Scene Painting + 270 NP
*'''25th:''' Money Tree Jr. + Main Codestone + 630 NP
*'''26th:''' Holiday Giftwrap Background + Decorative Holiday Hair Bow + 734 NP
*'''27th:''' Neohome Fruit Cake Launcher + Fruit Cake Slingshot + 839 NP
*'''28th:''' Seasonal Turtleneck Jumper + Holiday Fashion + 170 NP
*'''29th:''' Candy Cane Sword + Festive Holiday Toothbrush + 892 NP
*'''30th:''' Jhudora Stocking of Treats + Bucket of Coal + 389 NP
*'''31st:''' Paper Lantern Stringlights + Festive Emergency Water Bucket + 743 NP
|}

===2009===
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*'''1st:''' How to Make Your Own Slide + Snowager Chair + 826 NP
*'''2nd:''' Shell Hairbow + Coral Recorder + 713 NP
*'''3rd:''' Golden Key Cookie + Snow Drift Hat + 994 NP
*'''4th:''' Warm Tchea Fruit Pie + Brucey B Holiday Mug + 716 NP
*'''5th:''' Bruce Pull Along + Bruce Fruit Cake + 946 NP
*'''6th:''' Kelp Holiday Garland + Maraqua Holiday Gift + 704 NP
*'''7th:''' Roxtons Mug of Hot Chocolate + Moltara Christmas Tree + 733 NP
*'''8th:''' Caroling Neoplants + Scary Caroling Snowglobe + 980 NP
*'''9th:''' Sleepy Neopet Blanket + King Roo in a Box + 813 NP
*'''10th:''' Tombstone Chocolate + Quality Time + 728 NP
*'''11th:''' Dark Nova Christmas Tree + Dark Nova Ornament + 838 NP
*'''12th:''' Frozen Wocky Statue + Neopian Lakes + 700 NP
*'''13th:''' Dancing Rosie Doll + Chocolate Throne + 554 NP
*'''14th:''' Christmas Spyder Plushie + Altador Cup Brooch + 616 NP
*'''15th:''' Holiday Origami Kit + Holiday Belt + 935 NP
*'''16th:''' Groggy Grog Negg + Holiday Ships Wheel + 656 NP
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*'''17th:''' Holiday Mystery Island Shirt + Hula Felf Toy + 821 NP
*'''18th:''' Snot-dripping Mistletoe + Snot Dripping Stocking + 725 NP
*'''19th:''' Jewel Encrusted Christmas Ornament + Christmas Crystacat + 677 NP
*'''20th:''' Fingerless Asparagus Gloves + Rags to Asparagus: a Heartwarming Tale + 893 NP
*'''21st:''' Mighty Vegan Cheese Log + Fancy Frock Coat + 955 NP
*'''22nd:''' Dramatic Meepit Eye Shadow + Mysterious Present + 851 NP
*'''23rd:''' Jingle Bell Sugar Cookies + Extra Trength Terry Berry Tea + 981 NP
*'''24th:''' Waiting to Restock Background + How To Avoid the holiday Rush + 973 NP
*'''25th:''' Toy Train Bed + Simple Assembly Instructions + 972 NP
*'''26th:''' Stained Glass Story Picture with Holly Trim + D_y _f Gi_i_g: A Cliffhanger Holiday Tale + 925 NP
*'''27th:''' Holiday Stocking Kite + Christmas Tree Rice Dumplings + 817 NP
*'''28th:''' Wreath Boa + Quick-Change Costume Chest + 504 NP
*'''29th:''' Snow Balthazar + Pretty Snowflake Cookie + 611 NP
*'''30th:''' Laser Light Show + Fun Toy Laser Light Gun + 703 NP
*'''31st:''' Lawyer Briefcase + Pretty Fizzy Fruit Drink + 936 NP
|}

==Trivia==
*On July 6, 2006, the Advent Calender featured an animation showing a [[Tuskininny]], [[Kiko]], and [[Wocky]] getting ready for a summer outing, only to find [[Neopia]] in a blizzard warning - [[New Features]] page was featuring snow as a theme. When users tried to collect a prize, a message saying "ERROR : But its not the month of Celebrating!" appeared. The Calendar did work on the following day and gave out 1000np plus two summer items (sand set and trunks).
*On the 18th December 2006, a bug occurred when one of the items, a [[plushie]], was received by many as a 'replace', a non-existent bug item. Some people never got this item, with others it appeared in their safety deposit box, and with some they appeared to win the intended item but received the replace instead. Some people could see it via [[Premium]]'s portal, and discovered it to be a rarity 101 item, in the 'Clothes' category, weighing 1 lb and valued at 0 [[NP]].
*Traditionally, every year, a Rod of Supernova is available as one of the prizes, but is inevitably stolen by the [[Pant Devil]] before the user can take it. However, in 2008 it was a toy supernova.

==External links==
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*[http://neopets.com/winter/adventcalendar.phtml Christmas Advent Calender]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=240 #240], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=345 #345], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=348 #348], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=655 #655]
*'''Help File:''' [http://www.neopets.com/s/index.phtml?track_cat_id=42&item_id=424&track_start_point_id=345 Advent Calendar FAQ]
*'''Editorial:''' [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=69 69], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=178 178], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=219 219], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=271 271], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=272 272]
*'''Selected Petpages:''' [http://www.neopets.com/~loveywovey Advent Calendar Item List], [http://www.neopets.com/~tiiiger_606 Animations from 2002-2004], [http://home.neopets.com/~devilish_bloke Items from 2004-2006, Animations from 2005-2006]

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