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[[Image:Meowclops.gif|frame|right|A Meowclops]]
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{{InfoboxPetpet
|PetPetImage=Meowclops.gif
|Type=Spooky Petpet
|ReleaseDate=October 11, 2002
|PetpetID=173
}}


The '''Meowclops''' is a [[Wikipedia:Cat|cat]]-like [[Spooky Petpet|Spooky]] [[Petpet]] with one eye. It can see everything including that which is hidden, however cannot [[Wikipedia:Depth Perception|tell how far away it is]] and probably doesn't know what to do with it. Its name is a [[Wikipedia:portmanteau|portmanteau]] of ''[[Wiktionary:meow|meow]]'' - [[wikipedia:onomatopœia|onomatopœia]] for the sound cats make - and ''[[Wikipedia:cyclops|cyclops]]'' - a one-eyed being, originally a one-eyed giant.
The '''Meowclops''' is a [[Wikipedia:Cat|cat]]-like species of [[Petpet]] that has one eye.


The Meowclops was introduced and [[retired]] on October 11, 2002 when it changed from a Cyclopian into its present day form. This and the fact owning a Meowclops can get you an [[avatar]], have caused prices to raise, and now start from 700K [[Neopoints]] in the [[Trading Post]] as of August 2006.
==Overview==
The Meowclops is capable of seeing everything, including that which is hidden (such as the [[Hidden Tower]]). However, it cannot [[Wikipedia:Depth Perception|tell how far away it is]] and probably doesn't know what to do with what it sees. Its name is a [[Wikipedia:portmanteau|portmanteau]] of ''[[Wiktionary:meow|meow]]'' - [[wikipedia:onomatopoeia|onomatopoeia]] for the sound cats make - and ''[[Wikipedia:cyclops|cyclops]]'' - a one-eyed being, originally a one-eyed giant.


The Petpet is featured in [[Sophie's Stew]] as power-up giver and item catcher, and in [[Neopets: The Darkest Faerie]] and as a playable character in [[Petpet Adventures: The Wand of Wishing]].
The Meowclops was introduced and [[retired]] on October 11, 2002, when it changed from a Cyclopian into its present day form. Due to this and the fact owning a Meowclops rewards a user with an [[avatar]], The price of the Petpet has as of January 2009 risen to over 7 million [[Neopoint]]s, making the [[Trading Post]] the only place a user can buy one.
 
The Petpet is also featured in [[Sophie's Stew]] as an item catcher, a power-up giver in [[Neopets: The Darkest Faerie]] and as a playable character in [[Petpet Adventures: The Wand of Wishing]].
 
In [[Neopets: Petpet Adventures - The Wand of Wishing]] there is a town dedicated to the Meowclops called [[The Monastery of Meow]] and led by the [[Khao Manee]].
 
==Colours==
The Meowclops is currently available in these [[colour]]s:
 
{|align=center
|-valign=top
|width=250|
*[[Black]] - ''Default''
*[[Blue]] - ''October 14, 2002''
*[[Christmas]] - ''December 6, 2002''
*[[Cloud]] - ''July 2, 2003''
*[[Darigan]] - ''August 23, 2017''
*[[Faerie (colour)|Faerie]] - ''March 27, 2008''
*[[Ghost]] - ''August 26, 2003''
|width=250|
*[[Green]] - ''October 14, 2002''
*[[Grey]] -  ''October 4, 2017''
*[[Halloween]] - ''October 15, 2003''
*[[Maraquan]] - ''April 21, 2004''
*[[Pirate]] - ''September 16, 2004''
*[[Plushie (colour)|Plushie]] - ''July 2, 2003''
*[[Rainbow]] - ''July 2, 2003''
*[[Red]] - ''October 14, 2002''
|width=250|
*[[Robot]] - ''October 15, 2003''
*[[Sketch]] - ''June 24, 2004''
*[[Snow]] - ''October 28, 2005''
*[[Spotted]] - ''July 2, 2003''
*[[Starry]] - ''October 12, 2005''
*[[Tyrannian]] - ''October 15, 2003''
*[[White]] - ''December 3, 2003''
|}
 
==Petpet Protection League==
The Meowclops has been selected for the [[Petpet Protection League]] award twice:
 
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{{PPLWinner
|WeekNumber=17
|Name=Red Meowclops
|Date=October 15, 2003
}}
||
{{PPLWinner
|WeekNumber=467
|Name=Faerie Meowclops
|Date=September 13, 2012
}}
|}


==Cyclopian==
==Cyclopian==
[[Image:Cyclopian.gif|frame|right|A Cyclopian]]
[[Image:Cyclopian.gif|frame|right|A Cyclopian]]


Before the Meowclops became the Meowclops, it was known as a Spooky Petpet named '''Cyclopian'''. It resembles a [[Wikipedia:Cyclops|cyclops]] in both name and appearance. It was one of the less popular Petpets in [[Neopets (website)|Neopets]]' early years, which is why it was among [[List of Petpet redesigns|the Petpets getting an "update"]] on October 11, 2002. Like the others, it was immediately retired after the change.
Before the Meowclops was known as a "Meowclops", it was known as the Spooky Petpet '''Cyclopian'''. Released on ''(need date)'', it resembled a cyclops in both name and appearance. It was one of the less popular Petpets in [[Neopets (website)|Neopets]]' early years, which is why it was among [[List of Petpet redesigns|the Petpets redesigned]] on October 11, 2002. Like the others, it was immediately retired after the change.


It is not impossible to still own a Cyclopian. Any Petpet who was attached to a [[Neopet (species)|Neopet]] at the time of the change will stay the same. It will revert to the new version if it is removed, which means only a very few people still have a Cyclopian.
It is not impossible to still own a Cyclopian. Any Petpet who was attached to a [[Neopet (species)|Neopet]] at the time of the change will stay the same. It will revert to the new version if it is removed, which means only a few users still have a Cyclopian.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*As of August 2006, there 43 different Meowclops [[items]], and the Meowclops can come in 19 different [[colours]].
*Users can gain an avatar by attaching the Meowclops to their [[Neopet]] and visiting the [http://www.neopets.com/quickref.phtml Quick Reference] page. The avatar was released on August 18th, 2003.
*Users could gain an avatar by attaching the Meowclops to their [[Neopet]] and visiting the [http://www.neopets.com/quickref.phtml Quick Reference] page. The avatar was released on August 18th, 2003.
*The ''Dark Nova Rug'' is said to be perfect to hide Meowclops hairs, while the ''Fake Golden Scratchy Post'' is said to be loved by Meowclops.
*The '''Dark Nova Rug''' is said to be perfect to hide Meowclops hairs, while the '''Fake Golden Scratchy Post''' is said to be loved by Meowclops.
*The Meowclops can be combined with a [[Slorg]] in the [[Cooking Pot]] to form a [[Slorgclops]].
*The ''Red Meowclops'' was featured in the [[Petpet Protection League]] in week 17.
*During [[The Tale of Woe]], [[Sophie]]'s Meowclops was used as a [[Wiktionary:guinea pig|guinea pig]] while developing the potion to reverse the effects of [[Mr. Krawley]]'s potion on [[Neovia]]. During the course of these experiments, the Meowclops lost almost all its hair, developed an additional [[Bearog]] head, transformed into a Meowclops imitation of [[Dr. Frank Sloth]], and turned into a piece of [[wikipedia:cubism|cubist]] art.
 
==See also==
*'''Famous Meowclops:''' [[Arzak the Amazing]], [[Banks]]


==External links==
==External links==
*'''Petpet Puddle:''' [http://www.neopets.com/petpetpuddle.phtml?species=Meowclops&type=help Meowclops]
*'''Pronunciation:''' [http://images.neopets.com/images/pronounce/meowclops.wav Meowclops - ''me-ow-clops'']
*'''NeoDeck:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=354 Sophie the Swamp Witch]
*'''NeoDeck:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=354 Sophie the Swamp Witch]
*'''Neopets TCG:''' [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=1&id=211 Meowclops], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=6&id=145 Spotted Meowclops], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=9&id=116 Blue Meowclops], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=10&id=195 Spotted Meowclops (2nd Print)], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=11&id=10 Golden Scratching Post], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=11&id=51 Followers of Meow], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=11&id=87 Green Meowclops]
*'''Neopets TCG:''' [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=1&id=211 Meowclops], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=6&id=145 Spotted Meowclops], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=9&id=116 Blue Meowclops], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=10&id=195 Spotted Meowclops (2nd Print)], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=11&id=10 Golden Scratching Post], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=11&id=51 Followers of Meow], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=11&id=87 Green Meowclops]

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Meowclops
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Type Spooky Petpet
Release Date October 11, 2002
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The Meowclops is a cat-like species of Petpet that has one eye.

Overview[edit]

The Meowclops is capable of seeing everything, including that which is hidden (such as the Hidden Tower). However, it cannot tell how far away it is and probably doesn't know what to do with what it sees. Its name is a portmanteau of meow - onomatopoeia for the sound cats make - and cyclops - a one-eyed being, originally a one-eyed giant.

The Meowclops was introduced and retired on October 11, 2002, when it changed from a Cyclopian into its present day form. Due to this and the fact owning a Meowclops rewards a user with an avatar, The price of the Petpet has as of January 2009 risen to over 7 million Neopoints, making the Trading Post the only place a user can buy one.

The Petpet is also featured in Sophie's Stew as an item catcher, a power-up giver in Neopets: The Darkest Faerie and as a playable character in Petpet Adventures: The Wand of Wishing.

In Neopets: Petpet Adventures - The Wand of Wishing there is a town dedicated to the Meowclops called The Monastery of Meow and led by the Khao Manee.

Colours[edit]

The Meowclops is currently available in these colours:

Petpet Protection League[edit]

The Meowclops has been selected for the Petpet Protection League award twice:

Week 17
Petpet Red Meowclops
Date October 15, 2003
Week 467
Petpet Faerie Meowclops
Date September 13, 2012

Cyclopian[edit]

A Cyclopian

Before the Meowclops was known as a "Meowclops", it was known as the Spooky Petpet Cyclopian. Released on (need date), it resembled a cyclops in both name and appearance. It was one of the less popular Petpets in Neopets' early years, which is why it was among the Petpets redesigned on October 11, 2002. Like the others, it was immediately retired after the change.

It is not impossible to still own a Cyclopian. Any Petpet who was attached to a Neopet at the time of the change will stay the same. It will revert to the new version if it is removed, which means only a few users still have a Cyclopian.

Trivia[edit]

  • Users can gain an avatar by attaching the Meowclops to their Neopet and visiting the Quick Reference page. The avatar was released on August 18th, 2003.
  • The Dark Nova Rug is said to be perfect to hide Meowclops hairs, while the Fake Golden Scratchy Post is said to be loved by Meowclops.
  • The Meowclops can be combined with a Slorg in the Cooking Pot to form a Slorgclops.
  • During The Tale of Woe, Sophie's Meowclops was used as a guinea pig while developing the potion to reverse the effects of Mr. Krawley's potion on Neovia. During the course of these experiments, the Meowclops lost almost all its hair, developed an additional Bearog head, transformed into a Meowclops imitation of Dr. Frank Sloth, and turned into a piece of cubist art.

See also[edit]

External links[edit]

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