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==Controversy==
==Controversy==
Many users disliked the idea of paying real money for items that expire in 180 days. The Neoboard subject NC mall is often full of people protesting this idea stating it breaks the promise that Neopets will be a free site.
'''Many users disliked the idea of paying real money for items that expire in 180 days.''' The Neoboard subject NC mall is often full of people protesting this idea stating it breaks the promise that Neopets will be a free site.
 
 
** Neocash, gained directly from neocards expires in about a year. The expired neocash is replace with random items of equal value. 'NC' Items NO NOT EXPIRE.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==

Revision as of 17:48, 26 November 2009

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Wikified update to NC Mall, properly explaining purpose and use, updated look to shopping list along with release dates

The NC Mall is a Neopets feature released into open beta on July 3, 2007, and officially launched . Its located in Neopia Central. It's operated by a Green Scorchio.

Using this special online shop, users could spend real life dollars to buy Neocash (NC for short). Users transfer money through Paypal. All items bought from the NC Mall had an expiration date of 180 days (90 during Beta), yet an update occurred on December 14, 2007, in which the majority of items no longer have a expiration date.

Neocash

NeoCash is the system of virtual currency accepted by the NC mall. NeoCash can be obtained through PayPal, or by NeoCash cards. (see below) There has been controversy about spending real money over Neopoints, but The Neopets Team insists this is purely an extra feature, not necessary to use the Neopets website. Every $1 equals 100 NeoCash. You can win neocash from the Qasalan Expellibox.

As of 2008, 150 NC from the NC Mall can be collected free when they register.

Neocash Card

On October 17, 2007, the Neocash Card began their circulation in Target stores. The cards were sold for $10 or $25, each giving their respective amounts and eight different designs. For every Neocash card redeemed, a virtual item is given which couldn't be received anywhere else, and with all $25 cards an additional 150 NC was given when redeemed. In the United States, Neocash Cards can also be purchased at 7-Eleven, CVS Pharmacy, and selected Walmart stores.

NC Card Price $10 $25
NC Payout 1000 NC 2500 NC
Designs

List of items to buy

The following is a list of all the items sold at the NC Mall, accompanied by a price and date in which they were released.

Accessories

July ?, 2007

  • Carnival Propeller Beanie - 100
  • Creepy Meepit Hat - 75
  • Defender of Neopia Cowl - 100
  • Green X-Ray Goggles - 100
  • Grey Faerie Wings - 100
  • Gypsy Girl Striped Headscarf - 50
  • Kauvara Costume Hat - 100
  • Maraquan Exploration Helmet - 100
  • Professional Mining Helmet - 100
  • Pulsing Brain Tree Hat - 75
  • Space Trooper Helmet - 100
  • Twinkling Pink Tiara - 100
  • Wings of Flame - 100

July 17, 2007

  • Ceremonial Shenkuu Warrior Helmet - 100
  • Sloth Clone Helmet - 100
  • Space Trooper Oxygen Tank - 100

August ?, 2007

  • Evil Coconut Mask - 150
  • Wings of Ice - 150

August 21, 2007

  • Head Bonk - 150

August 28, 2007

  • Cumulus Wings - 150

September 28, 2007

  • Regulation Meridellian Helmet - 100

October 6, 2007

  • Wings of Darkness - 150

October 27, 2007

October 30, 2007

  • Eliv Thade Make-Up Kit - 150

November 6, 2007

  • Gothic Tiara - 150

November 9, 2007

  • Powdered Wig - 150

November 14, 2007

  • Mechanical Wings - 150

November 21, 2007

  • Shenkuu Performer Headdress - 150
  • Shenkuu Performer Mask - 150

November 27, 2007

  • Prissy Miss Bow - 25

December 4, 2007

December 20, 2007

  • Snowflake Wand - 150

January 12, 2008

  • Air Faerie Bubble Necklace - 50

January 18, 2008

  • Wings of Water - 150

January 23, 2008

  • Battle Scar Marking - 100

January 31, 2008

  • The Mysterious Eye of Ta-Kutep - 100

February 2, 2008

February 5, 2008

  • Sweet Heart Flower Bouquet - 150 (expired Feb. 19)

Clothing/Shoes

July ?, 2007

  • Defender of Neopia Cape - 150
  • Grey Faerie Dress - 200
  • Maraquan Exploration Suit - 200
  • Non-Ionising Lab Ray T-Shirt - 150
  • Runaway Rocket Boots - 100
  • Space Trooper Armour - 150
  • Space Trooper Leggings - 150
  • Sparkling Crimson Slippers - 100
  • Sparkling Faerie Dress - 200
  • Winged Altadorian Sandals - 100

July 17, 2007

  • Ceremonial Shenkuu Warrior Armour - 200
  • Gypsy Girl Skirt - 150
  • Gypsy Girl Vest - 150
  • Sloth Clone Robe - 150

August 8, 2007

  • Darkest Faerie Dress - 200

September 7, 2007

  • Prissy Miss Usuki Collector Dress - 200

September 15, 2007

  • Gypsy Boy Vest - 150

September 21, 2007

  • Wizarding Apprentice Robe - 200

September 28, 2007

  • Regulation Meridellian Chainmail - 200
  • Regulation Meridellian Lowers - 150

October 18, 2007

  • Pointy Claw Slippers - 100

November 21, 2007

  • Shenkuu Performer Shoes - 100
  • Shenkuu Performer Wardrobe - 150

November 29, 2007

  • Patchwork Trousers - 150

December 21, 2007

  • Leafy Skirt - 150
  • Leafy Vest - 150
  • Prissy Miss Snowflake Dress - 200

February 14, 2008

  • Sweetheart Ball Gown - 200 (expired Feb. 19)

Backgrounds

All backgrounds are animated, and worth 200 NC.

July ?, 2007

August ?, 2007

August 8, 2007

August 18, 2007

  • Deserted Fairgrounds Background
  • Geraptiku Background

August 21, 2007

August 24, 2007

August 31, 2007

September 6, 2007

  • Lost Desert Oasis Background

September 7, 2007

  • Icy Cavern Background

September 11, 2007

September 14, 2007

September 20, 2007

September 25, 2007

  • Guarding the Gates Background

October 6, 2007

  • Spooky Pumpkin Patch Background

October 13, 2007

  • Phantom of the Background

October 18, 2007

  • Toy Shelf Background

October 19, 2007

October 26, 2007

  • Halloween Shindig Background

October 30, 2007

  • Haunted Mansion Background

November 6, 2007

  • Bonfire Night Background

November 14, 2007

  • Autumn Leaves Background

November 20, 2007

  • Harvest Feast Background

November 29, 2007

  • Thespian Background

November 30, 2007

  • Snowball Fight Background

December 10, 2007

December 16, 2007

  • Mystery Island Holiday Background

December 28, 2007

  • Cocoa Shop Background
  • Igloo Garage Sale Background

December 29, 2007

  • New Years Celebration Background

January 8, 2008

January 12, 2008

  • Floating in Space Background

January 18, 2008

  • Freaky Factory Background

January 19, 2008

January 25, 2008

January 29, 2008

  • Tycoon Vault Background

February 2, 2008

  • Gold Mine Background

February 14, 2008

  • Sweetheart Background

Trinkets

July ?, 2007

  • Down With NC Flag - 5000
  • Floating Fyora Faerie Doll - 150
  • Floating Jhudora Faerie Doll - 150
  • Floating Soup Faerie Doll - 150
  • Groovy Disco Ball - 150
  • I Heart NC Flag - 25
  • Lurking Virtupets Space Station - 150
  • Mechanical Geb - 150
  • Roaming Wind-Up Slorg - 150
  • Subservient Sentient Stones - 150

August ?, 2007

  • Barrel of TNT - 150
  • Floating Negg Faerie Doll - 150
  • Mini Esophagor - 150
  • Quick-Change El Picklesaur - 250
  • Rainy Day Cloud - 150

August 11, 2007

  • Bubbling Cauldron - 150
  • Pant Devil Bopper - 150
  • Woven Picnic Hamper - 150

August 14, 2007

  • Chest of Plunder - 150
  • Magical Floor Harp - 150
  • Royal Qasalan Cloak - 200

August 18, 2007

  • Potted Faerie Bean Plant - 150

August 21, 2007

August 24, 2007

August 28, 2007

August 31, 2007

  • Roo in the Box - 150

September 5, 2007

  • Floating Grey Faerie Doll - 150
  • Magical Altadorian Hour Glass - 150

September 7, 2007

  • Crash-Landed Meteorite - 150

September 12, 2007

  • Tiki Tack Torch - 150

September 13, 2007

September 15, 2007

  • Floating Jhuidah Doll - 150

September 18, 2007

  • Spinning Neopian Globe - 150

September 19, 2007

  • Floating Disco Kite - 150

September 20, 2007

  • Omnivorous Geraptiku Fly Trap - 150

October 4, 2007

  • Inconspicuous Gumball Machine - 150

October 10, 2007

  • Golden Genie Lamp - 150
  • Floating Dark Faerie Sisters Doll - 300
  • Mad Scientist Brand: My Favourite Specimens - 150

October 18, 2007

  • Fortune-Telling Crystal Ball - 150

October 25, 2007

  • Baby Giant Moach - 150
  • Haunted Piano - 150
  • Spooky String Lights - 150

October 27, 2007

  • Evil Jack-O-Lantern - 150

October 30, 2007

  • Cobrall Charmer Basket - 150

November 2, 2007

  • Fierce Mechanical Darkest Faerie Minion - 150
  • Haunting Ghostkerchief - 150

November 8, 2007

November ?, 2007

  • Just Say No To Gobbler - 150

November 27, 2007

December 4, 2007

  • Lighted Plastic Fir - 150

December 10, 2006

December 14, 2007

  • Wind Up Gift Box - 150

December 16, 2007

  • Wind Up Ferocious Negg - 150

December 19, 2007

  • Big Bag of Coal - 150
  • Snowy Day Cloud - 150

December 28, 2007

  • Terror Mountain Signpost - 150

January 4, 2008

January 8, 2008

  • Radioactive Toxic Shroom - 150
  • Semi-Impressive Sand Castle - 150

January 12, 2008

  • Abstract Art - 150
  • Bucket Of Fish - 150

January 19, 2008

  • Rock Star Microphone - 150

January 23, 2008

  • Neopian Explorer Trunks - 150

January 31, 2008

  • Weewoo Bath - 150

February 8, 2008

  • Cupid Meerca Balloon - 150 (expired Feb. 19)
  • Heart String Lights - 150 (expired Feb. 19)

February 14, 2008

  • Valentines Day Mailbox - 200 (expired Feb. 19)

Superpacks

July ?, 2007

  • Ceremonial Shenkuu Warrior Superpack - 800
    • Contains Ceremonial Shenkuu Warrior Helmet, Ceremonial Shenkuu Warrior Armour, Ceremonial Shenkuu Warrior Heraldic Banner, Ceremonial Shenkuu Warrior Shinai, and Shenkuu Warrior Training Grounds Background
  • Defender of Neopia Superpack - 650
    • Contains Defender of Neopia Cape, Defender of Neopia Cowl, Defender of Neopia Utility Belt, and Defenders of Neopia Headquarters Background
  • Gypsy Girl Superpack - 750
    • Contains Gypsy Girl Vest, Gypsy Girl Skirt, Gypsy Girl Striped Headscarf, Gypsy Girl Earrings, Gypsy Girl Shawl, and Gypsy Camp Background
  • Maraquan Exploration Superpack - 700
    • Contains Maraquan Exploration Helmet, Exploring Maraqua Background, Maraquan Exploration Suit, and Maraquan Exploration Tank
  • Space Trooper Superpack - 700
    • Contains Space Trooper Armour, Space Trooper Leggings, Space Trooper Helmet, Space Trooper Oxygen Tank, and Space Trooper Weapon of Choice

September 26, 2007

  • Regulation Meridellian Knight Superpack - 750
    • Contains Guarding the Gates Background, , Regulation Meridellian Knight Boots, Regulation Meridellian Knight Chainmail, Regulation Meridellian Knight Helmet, Regulation Meridellian Knight Lance, Regulation Meridellian Knight Shield

November 21, 2007

  • Shenkuu Performer Superpack - 650
    • Contains Shenkuu Performer Headdress, Shenkuu Performer Wardrobe, Shenkuu Performer Shoes, Shenkuu Performer Mask, Shenkuu Performer Prop Sword

December 21, 2007

  • Leafy Superpack - 650
    • Contains Leafy Headress, Leafy Vest, Leafy Skirt, Lutari Island Jungle Background

Speciality

Items under this category fall under different rules than the rest of the items in the NC Mall. The "snacks" only last for 90 days in the users inventory before disappearing, and can only be used/eaten once. The Shenkuu River Rush Winged Talisman last for 180 days, but is not a wearable clothing item.

July ?, 2007

  • Juppie Smiley Snack - 125
  • Shenkuu River Rush Winged Talisman - 400
    • Disappeared August ?, 2007)
  • Tetraberry Smiley Snack - 125
  • Twirly Fruit Smiley Snack - 125

September 20, 2007

  • Yellow Mystery Capsule - 100

September 26, 2007

  • Featured Game Ticket - 150

October 3, 2007

  • Candy Corn Smiley Snack - 150
  • Green NeoBoard Pen - 300

October 5, 2007

  • Blue Mystery Capsule - 500

October 12, 2007

  • Red Mystery Capsule - 1000

October 19, 2007

  • Halloween Mystery Capsule - 150
  • Faerie Smiley Snack - 150

November 2, 2007

  • Tigersquash Smiley Snack - 125

November 9, 2007

  • Green Mystery Capsule - 100

November ?, 2007

  • Faerie Mystery Capsule - 150

December 14, 2007

  • Holiday Mystery Capsule - 150

December 28, 2007

  • Winged Mystery Capsule - 150

January 4, 2008

  • Faerie Doll Mystery Capsule - 150

January 12, 2008

  • Islandberry Smiley Snack - 150

January 25, 2008

  • Silver Mystery Capsule - 150 (expired Feb. 22)

February 8, 2008

  • Valentine Mystery Capsule - 150 (expired Feb. 19)

February 14, 2008

  • Sweet Heart Smiley Snack - 100 (expired Feb. 19)

On October 12, 2007, a Halloween themed store was opened for the month of October. Inside were all items which had a Halloween theme to them, which became "sold out" the beginning of November.

  • Bubbling Cauldron
  • Candy Corn Smiley Snack
  • Coffin of Spooks
  • Creepy Meepit Hat
  • Eliv Thade Make-Up Kit
  • Evil Coconut Mask
  • Evil Jack-O-Lantern
  • Fortune-Telling Crystal Ball
  • Gypsy Boy Vest
  • Gypsy Camp Background
  • Gypsy Girl Skirt
  • Gypsy Girl Superpack
  • Gypsy Girl Vest
  • Halloween Mystery Capsule
  • Halloween Shindig Background
  • Haunted Graveyard Background
  • Haunted Piano
  • Haunted Mansion Background
  • Haunted Woods Autumn Background
  • Mad Scientist Brand: My Favourite Specimens
  • Mini Esophagor
  • Mr. Chuckles Make-Up Kit
  • Neovian Twilight Background
  • Non-Ionising Lab Ray T-Shirt
  • Pointy Claw Slippers
  • Pulsing Brain Tree Hat
  • Spooky Pumpkin Patch Background
  • Spooky String Lights
  • Subservient Sentient Stones

On November ?, 2007, Faerie Shoppe opened, selling faerie related items.

  • Bottled Faerie Background
  • Darkest Faerie Dress
  • Faerie Doll Mystery Capsule
  • Faerie Mystery Capsule
  • Faerie Smiley Snack
  • Faerieland Library Background
  • Fierce Mechanical Darkest Faerie Minion
  • Floating Dark Faerie Sisters Doll
  • Floating Fyora Faerie Doll
  • Floating Grey Faerie Doll
  • Floating Jhudora Faerie Doll
  • Floating Jhuidah Doll
  • Floating Negg Faerie Doll
  • Floating Soup Faerie Doll
  • Floating Space Faerie Doll
  • Floating Tooth Faerie Doll
  • Grey Faerie Dress
  • Grey Faerie Wings
  • Hidden Tower Background
  • Mechanical Darkest Faerie Minion
  • Potted Faerie Bean Plant
  • Rainbow Fountain Background
  • Sparkling Faerie Dress

On November 21, 2007, the Games Master Challenge returned, and a specialty shop for related items was opened till November 27 (some of which were exclusive just in the shop and not others within the NC Mall).

  • Whack-A-Staff Member - 150
  • Wind Up Aristotle - 150
  • Turmac Roll Background - 200
  • Attack of the Revenge Background - 200
  • Games Master Challenge Flag - 150
  • Hovering Chair Background - 200
  • Games Master Headset - 150
  • Games Master Background - 200
  • Games Master Challenge Mystery Capsule
  • Featured Game Ticket
  • Destruct-O-Match Background

A Holiday store opened on December 13, 2007, believed to sell Christmas themed items through December.

  • Abominable Snowball Bopper
  • Big Bag of Coal
  • Cozy Cottage Holiday Background
  • Mystery Island Holiday Background
  • Floating Negg Faerie Doll
  • Holiday Mystery Capsule
  • Holiday String Lights
  • Icy Cavern Background
  • Igloo Garage Sale Background
  • Lighted Plastic Fir
  • Raindorf Ears
  • Snowball Fight Background
  • Snowager Background
  • Snowy Day Cloud
  • Snuffly Hat
  • Terror Mountain Winter Background
  • Wind Up Gift Box
  • Wings of Ice

December 19, 2007

  • Snowflake Wand - 150

A Thought Bubble store opened on January 8, 2008.

  • Achyfi Thought Bubble - 150
  • Usuki Thought Bubble - 150
  • Omelette Thought Bubble - 150
  • Sunshine Thought Bubble - 100
  • Lab Ray Thought Bubble - 100
  • Wheel of Excitement Thought Bubble - 150
  • Hearts Thought Bubble - 100
  • Meepit Thought Bubble - 100

January 31, 2008

  • Space Station Thought Bubble - 100

February 7, 2008

  • Broken Heart Thought Bubble - 100 (expired Feb 19)
  • Chocolates Thought Bubble - 100 (expired Feb 19)
  • Valentines Letter Thought Bubble - 150 (expired Feb 19)

A Music and Sounds store opened on January 18, 2008.

  • Meepit Juice Break Music Track - 100
  • Goparokko Music Track - 100
  • Haunted Piano - 150
  • Magical Floor Harp - 150
  • Bubbling Cauldron - 150
  • Rainy Day Cloud - 150

February 7, 2008

  • Romantic Music Track - 100

A Virtupets store opened on January 31, 2008, in conjunction with the release of The Return of Dr. Sloth.

  • Corridor 317B Background
  • Crash-Landed Meteorite
  • Floating in Space Background
  • Green X-Ray Goggles
  • Kreludan Scenery Background
  • Lurking Virtupets Space Station
  • Runaway Rocket Boots
  • Space Station Thought Bubble
  • Sloth Clone Helmet
  • Sloth Clone Robe
  • Space Trooper Helmet
  • Space Trooper Leggings
  • Space Trooper Oxygen Tank
  • Space Trooper Superpack

January 31, 2008

  • Space Station Thought Bubble - 100

A 'Valentine Shop opened on February 7, 2008, and is believed to close on 19th after Valentine's Day.

  • Broken Heart Thought Bubble
  • Chocolates Thought Bubble
  • I Heart NC Flag
  • Magical Floor Harp
  • Prissy Miss Bow
  • Prissy Miss Usuki Collector Dress
  • Romantic Music Track
  • Sweet Heart Flower Bouquet
  • Twinkling Pink Tiara
  • Valentines Letter Thought Bubble
  • Wind Up Gift Box

February 8, 2008

  • Cupid Meerca Balloon - 150
  • Heart String Lights - 150
  • Valentine Mystery Capsule - 150

February 14, 2008

  • Sweet Heart Smiley Snack - 100
  • Sweetheart Background - 200
  • Sweetheart Ball Gown - 200
  • Valentines Day Mailbox - 150

There are certain items that can only obtained through the purchase of a Mystery Capsule. However, finding one of these limited edition items in a capsule is a matter of chance.

Blue Capsule

  • Green Leafy Wings

Green Capsule

  • Inconspicuous Foliage

Red Capsule

  • Ostentatious Masquerade Mask

Faerie Doll Mystery Capsule

Faerie Mystery Capsule

  • Sparkling Faerie Wand

Halloween Mystery Capsule

  • Appetising Caramel Apple

Holiday Mystery Capsule

  • Gingerbread Wings

Winged Mystery Capsule

  • Skeletal Wings

Controversy

Many users disliked the idea of paying real money for items that expire in 180 days. The Neoboard subject NC mall is often full of people protesting this idea stating it breaks the promise that Neopets will be a free site.


    • Neocash, gained directly from neocards expires in about a year. The expired neocash is replace with random items of equal value. 'NC' Items NO NOT EXPIRE.

Trivia

  • During the official opening of the NC Mall, the image link in Neopia Central had animated flood lights and a giant float of the Green Scorchio as a large line strung out from the shops entrance.
  • The most expensive item to buy from the NC Mall is the Down With NC Flag, pricing at 5000 NC points, while the cheapest is I Heart NC Flag, priced at 25 NC. This is an obvious joke on the part of The Neopets Team, requiring users who want to proclaim their dislike of the NC Mall to buy the most expensive item.
  • Category and images descriptions were added to the item categories on September 15, 2007, in order to better explain their content to users.
  • On September 18, 2007, the NC Mall became available to English users in Singapore, Australia, the United Kingdom and other countries.
  • A special giveaway for Neocash Cards began on October 17, 2007.

External links