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Revision as of 17:48, 26 November 2009
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This page is under construction
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Wikified update to NC Mall, properly explaining purpose and use, updated look to shopping list along with release dates
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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
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$10
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$25
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NC Payout
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1000 NC
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2500 NC
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Designs
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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
August 28, 2007
September 28, 2007
- Regulation Meridellian Helmet - 100
October 6, 2007
October 27, 2007
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October 30, 2007
- Eliv Thade Make-Up Kit - 150
November 6, 2007
November 9, 2007
November 14, 2007
November 21, 2007
- Shenkuu Performer Headdress - 150
- Shenkuu Performer Mask - 150
November 27, 2007
December 4, 2007
December 20, 2007
January 12, 2008
- Air Faerie Bubble Necklace - 50
January 18, 2008
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)
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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
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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
December 21, 2007
- Leafy Skirt - 150
- Leafy Vest - 150
- Prissy Miss Snowflake Dress - 200
February 14, 2008
- Sweetheart Ball Gown - 200 (expired Feb. 19)
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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
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
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October 18, 2007
October 19, 2007
October 26, 2007
- Halloween Shindig Background
October 30, 2007
- Haunted Mansion Background
November 6, 2007
November 14, 2007
November 20, 2007
November 29, 2007
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
February 2, 2008
February 14, 2008
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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
September 5, 2007
- Floating Grey Faerie Doll - 150
- Magical Altadorian Hour Glass - 150
September 7, 2007
- Crash-Landed Meteorite - 150
September 12, 2007
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
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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
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
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)
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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- 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
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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
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- 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
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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
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- Games Master Headset - 150
- Games Master Background - 200
- Games Master Challenge Mystery Capsule
- Featured Game Ticket
- Destruct-O-Match Background
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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
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December 19, 2007
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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
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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)
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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
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February 7, 2008
- Romantic Music Track - 100
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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
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January 31, 2008
- Space Station Thought Bubble - 100
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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
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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
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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 Capsule
Red Capsule
- Ostentatious Masquerade Mask
Faerie Doll Mystery Capsule
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Faerie Mystery Capsule
Halloween Mystery Capsule
Holiday Mystery Capsule
Winged Mystery Capsule
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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.
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