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[[Image:Neocola | [[Image:Neocola billboard.gif|frame|right|[[Dr. Sloth]] advertising Neocola.]] | ||
'''Neocola''' (sometimes ''Neo'''C'''ola'') is a brand of [[Neopia]]n [[Wikipedia:Cola|cola]] [[Wikipedia:soft drink|soft drinks]] that | '''Neocola''' (sometimes ''Neo'''C'''ola'') is a brand of [[Neopia]]n [[Wikipedia:Cola|cola]] [[Wikipedia:soft drink|soft drinks]] that appears to be inspired by the real life brand [[Wikipedia:Pepsi|Pepsi Cola]] - the Neocola logo is a cropped rotation of the Pepsi logo. It is the principle rival of [[Achyfi]], and contrasts their wide line of elaborate flavours with varieties designed for a more general appeal. Neocola is often advertised tongue-in-cheek-ly by [[Dr. Sloth]]. | ||
There were hints and some other, less conventional flavours - including [[Juppie]] and cheese (formerly [[Koi]]) - in the description for ''Cherry Neocola''. [[The Neopets Team]] [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=86 later suggested] that these may have been prototypes that were never marketed. | There were hints and some other, less conventional flavours - including [[Juppie]] and cheese (formerly [[Koi]]) - in the description for ''Cherry Neocola''. [[The Neopets Team]] [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=86 later suggested] that these may have been prototypes that were never marketed. | ||
==Varieties== | ==Varieties== | ||
[[Image:Neocola cans.png|frame|left|Several varieties of Neocola.]] | [[Image:Neocola cans.png|frame|left|Several varieties of Neocola.]] | ||
As of April | As of April 2014, there are ten canned varieties of Neocola, and two retired bottled varieties: | ||
*'''Apple Neocola''' - ''We didnt think it could be done... but yes now Neocola is available in tangy apple flavour.'' | *'''Apple Neocola''' - ''We didnt think it could be done... but yes now Neocola is available in tangy apple flavour.'' | ||
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*'''Diet Neocola''' - ''A can of Diet Neocola may be just the thing to get your pet ready for a new day. Only one calorie also!'' | *'''Diet Neocola''' - ''A can of Diet Neocola may be just the thing to get your pet ready for a new day. Only one calorie also!'' | ||
*'''Grapefruit Neocola''' - ''Your favourite NeoCola, blended with Grapefruit for that zesty taste your Neopet will love!'' | *'''Grapefruit Neocola''' - ''Your favourite NeoCola, blended with Grapefruit for that zesty taste your Neopet will love!'' | ||
*'''Negg Neocola''' - ''This is one Neocola flavour you just have to try! This was given out as a prize for the Y16 Festival of Neggs.'' | |||
*'''Raspberry Neocola''' - ''Your favourite NeoCola, blended with Raspberries for that zesty taste your Neopet will love!'' | *'''Raspberry Neocola''' - ''Your favourite NeoCola, blended with Raspberries for that zesty taste your Neopet will love!'' | ||
Other than the drinks, there is also a [[Battledome]] weapon, the ''Shaken-up Can of Neocola'', that does 2 - 5 icons of air damage and 2 - 5 icons of water damage. Neocola is the subject of two [[book]]s, a [[toy]] and a [[plushie]], a jellypop, and fizzy and non-fizzy varieties of [[wikipedia:Gummies|gummy candies]] (called ''Neocola Bottles'' and ''Fizzy Neocola Bottles'' respectively). | Other than the drinks, there is also a [[Battledome]] weapon, the ''Shaken-up Can of Neocola'', that does 2 - 5 icons of air damage and 2 - 5 icons of water damage. Neocola is the subject of two [[book]]s, a [[toy]] and a [[plushie]], a jellypop, and fizzy and non-fizzy varieties of [[wikipedia:Gummies|gummy candies]] (called ''Neocola Bottles'' and ''Fizzy Neocola Bottles'' respectively). | ||
==Neocola Machine== | ==Neocola Machine== | ||
[[Image:Cola machine.gif|frame|right|The remote vending machine on Kreludor.]] | [[Image:Cola machine.gif|frame|right|The remote vending machine on Kreludor.]] | ||
The Neocola Machine is suspicious | The Neocola Machine is a suspicious [[vending machine]] located on the Neopian moon, [[Kreludor]]. It accepts Red, Green, or Blue Neocola tokens bearing [[Dr. Sloth]]'s visage, and dispenses [[Virtupets]]-, Dr. Sloth-, or Neocola-related prizes and a sum of [[neopoints]]. The machine - apparently a thinly disguised 'Doom Dispenser 3000' machine - has options for the following beverages (although none of them are actually ever dispensed, and apparently do not exist): | ||
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*''Dr. Slother'' - parodying ''[[wikipedia:Doctor Pepper|Doctor Pepper]]; | *''Dr. Slother'' - parodying ''[[wikipedia:Doctor Pepper|Doctor Pepper]]; | ||
*''Diet Doom'' | *''Diet Doom'' - parodying ''[[wikipedia:Diet coke|Diet Coke]]''; | ||
*''Na'cho Cola'' | *''Na'cho Cola'' - parodying ''[[wikipedia:Pepsi|Pepsi Cola]]''; | ||
*''Smite'' - parodying ''[[Wikipedia:Sprite (soft drink)|Sprite]]''; | *''Smite'' - parodying ''[[Wikipedia:Sprite (soft drink)|Sprite]]''; | ||
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*''Alt-Tab'' - lampooning the [[wikipedia:alt- | *''Alt-Tab'' - lampooning the [[wikipedia:alt-Tab|task switcher shortcut]] and the drink ''[[wikipedia:Tab (soft drink)|Tab]]''; | ||
*''Minion Maid'' | *''Minion Maid'' - parodying ''[[wikipedia:Minute Maid|Minute Maid]]''; | ||
*''Mountain Poo'' - parodying ''[[wikipedia:Mountain Dew|Mountain Dew]]''; | *''Mountain Poo'' - parodying ''[[wikipedia:Mountain Dew|Mountain Dew]]''; | ||
*''Dehydrated [[wikipedia:water|H2O]]'' - an [[wiktionary:oxymoron|oxymoron]]. | *''Dehydrated [[wikipedia:water|H2O]]'' - an [[wiktionary:oxymoron|oxymoron]]. | ||
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In addition to selecting one of these fictitious beverages, the user can also choose to press a red button zero, one, two, three, ten, or [[wikipedia: | In addition to selecting one of these fictitious beverages, the user can also choose to press a red button zero, one, two, three, ten, or [[wikipedia:Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything|forty-two]] times. A prize is dispensed after this, including: | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*'''Editorial:''' [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=72 #72], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=86 #86], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=147 #147], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=158 #158] | *'''Editorial:''' [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=72 #72], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=86 #86], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=147 #147], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=158 #158] | ||
*'''Neogreetings:''' [http://neopets.com/sendgreeting.phtml?sponsearch=&greeting_id=278 Neocola Advert] | *'''Neogreetings:''' [http://neopets.com/sendgreeting.phtml?sponsearch=&greeting_id=278 Neocola Advert] |
Latest revision as of 20:51, 30 May 2015
Neocola (sometimes NeoCola) is a brand of Neopian cola soft drinks that appears to be inspired by the real life brand Pepsi Cola - the Neocola logo is a cropped rotation of the Pepsi logo. It is the principle rival of Achyfi, and contrasts their wide line of elaborate flavours with varieties designed for a more general appeal. Neocola is often advertised tongue-in-cheek-ly by Dr. Sloth.
There were hints and some other, less conventional flavours - including Juppie and cheese (formerly Koi) - in the description for Cherry Neocola. The Neopets Team later suggested that these may have been prototypes that were never marketed.
Varieties[edit]
As of April 2014, there are ten canned varieties of Neocola, and two retired bottled varieties:
- Apple Neocola - We didnt think it could be done... but yes now Neocola is available in tangy apple flavour.
- Big Gulp Neocola - Take a BIG GULP of Neocola with this handy bigger bottle!!! Mmmmmm!
- Can of Neocola - A can of Neocola may be just the thing to get your pet ready for a new day.
- Caffeine Free Neocola - A can of caffeine free Neocola may be just the thing to get your pet ready for a new day.
- Cherry Neocola - Normal cola just tastes that much better with a hint of cherry. Look out for Raspberry, Juppie and Cheese flavours!
- Dented Can of Expired Pumpkin Neocola - Hrmmm... something seems to have happened to this can of neocola.
- Dented Can of Neocola - Are you sure it's still safe to drink?
- Diet Big Gulp Neocola - Take a BIG GULP of Diet Neocola with this handy bigger bottle!!! Mmmmmm! Only one calorie!
- Diet Neocola - A can of Diet Neocola may be just the thing to get your pet ready for a new day. Only one calorie also!
- Grapefruit Neocola - Your favourite NeoCola, blended with Grapefruit for that zesty taste your Neopet will love!
- Negg Neocola - This is one Neocola flavour you just have to try! This was given out as a prize for the Y16 Festival of Neggs.
- Raspberry Neocola - Your favourite NeoCola, blended with Raspberries for that zesty taste your Neopet will love!
Other than the drinks, there is also a Battledome weapon, the Shaken-up Can of Neocola, that does 2 - 5 icons of air damage and 2 - 5 icons of water damage. Neocola is the subject of two books, a toy and a plushie, a jellypop, and fizzy and non-fizzy varieties of gummy candies (called Neocola Bottles and Fizzy Neocola Bottles respectively).
Neocola Machine[edit]
The Neocola Machine is a suspicious vending machine located on the Neopian moon, Kreludor. It accepts Red, Green, or Blue Neocola tokens bearing Dr. Sloth's visage, and dispenses Virtupets-, Dr. Sloth-, or Neocola-related prizes and a sum of neopoints. The machine - apparently a thinly disguised 'Doom Dispenser 3000' machine - has options for the following beverages (although none of them are actually ever dispensed, and apparently do not exist):
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In addition to selecting one of these fictitious beverages, the user can also choose to press a red button zero, one, two, three, ten, or forty-two times. A prize is dispensed after this, including:
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Trivia[edit]
- The Neocola Machine was featured as the sponsor of the Neopian Times, accompanied by a section of the Dr. Sloth Neocola advertisement. The same image was used in an earlier article about the competing soft drinks Neocola and Achyfi.
External links[edit]
- Editorial: #72, #86, #147, #158
- Neogreetings: Neocola Advert
- Neocola Machine