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{{construction|reason=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 (website)|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]].
[[Image:Ncmall building freenc v2.gif|frame|right|The NC Mall.]]


Using this special online shop, users could spend real life [[Wikipedia:Dollar|dollars]] to buy ''Neocash'' (''NC'' for short).  Users transfer money through [[Wikipedia:Paypal|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.
The '''NC Mall''' is a [[shop]] in [[Neopia Central]] that was first opened on 3 July 2007 as part of an [[wikipedia:software release cycle|open beta]]. Unlike all the other shops in [[Neopia]], items bought here are paid for in '''Neocash''' (NC), which itself is bought with real-world money. The NC Mall is the ''[[Neopets]]'' [[wikipedia:microtransaction|microtransaction]] system.  


==Neocash==
Most of the items in the NC Mall are [[wearable]]s that can be used to [[Neopets Customisation|customise]] the player's [[Neopet]]s, while other items enhance certain site features. These include expansions to [[games]], like [[Keyquest]] and [[Neopian Battlefield Legends]], and items that allow players to circumvent [[daily]] limits.  
: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.


==Neocash Card==
Neocash items are often only available to purchase for a limited period of time. During the open beta, Neocash items normally expired after 90 or 180 days, but since 14 December 2007 most items, when bought, last forever. Certain items, like tickets and fortune cookies, can be kept indefinitely but only used once. [[Plot|Site events and plots]] often have a Neocash component to them.  
On October 17, 2007, the '''Neocash Card''' began their circulation in [[Wikipedia:Target Corporation|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.


:{|border=1
The [[Petpet Park]] had its own [[Petpet Park NC Mall]].  
!style="background:silver" width="150"|NC Card Price
|style="text-align: center" width="150"|$10
|style="text-align: center" width="150"|$25
|-
!style="background:silver"|NC Payout
|style="text-align: center"|1000 NC
|style="text-align: center"|2500 NC
|-
!style="background:silver"|Designs
|
*Red [[Scorchio]]
*[[Illusen]]
*[[Usul]]
*[[Mynci]]
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*[[King Altador]]
*[[Fyora]]
*[[Dr. Frank Sloth]]
*[[Isca]]
|}


==List of items to buy==
==Neocash==
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===
{|
|-valign=top
|width=350|
'''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'''
 
*''[[Mr. Chuckles]] Make-Up Kit'' - 200
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'''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'''
 
*''[[Snuffly]] Hat'' - 100
 
'''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'''
 
*''[[Mootix]] Hat'' - 100
 
'''February 5, 2008'''
 
*''Sweet Heart Flower Bouquet'' - 150 (expired Feb. 19)
|}
 
===Clothing/Shoes===
{|
|-valign=top
|width=350|
'''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
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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'''
 
*''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.
 
{|
|-valign=top
|width=350|
'''July ?, 2007'''
 
*''Altador Shores Background''
*''[[Bottled Faerie]] Background''
*''[[Coltzans Shrine]] Background''
*''Defenders of Neopia Headquarters Background''
*''Exploring Maraqua Background''
*''[[Gypsy Camp]] Background''
*''[[Kreludan]] Scenery Background''
*''Haunted Graveyard Background''
*''[[Haunted Woods]] Autumn Background''
*''[[Meridellian]] Spring Background''
*''[[Money Tree]] Background''
*''[[Mystery Island]] Summer Background''
*''[[Rainbow Fountain]] Background''
*''Shenkuu Warrior Training Grounds Background''
*''[[Terror Mountain]] Winter Background''
*''[[Tyrannian]] Destruction Background''
 
'''August ?, 2007'''
 
*''[[Destruct-O-Match]] Background''
*''[[Smugglers Cove]] Background''
 
'''August 8, 2007'''
 
*''[[Roo Island]] [[Merry Go Round]] Background''
 
'''August 18, 2007'''
 
*''Deserted Fairgrounds Background''
*''Geraptiku Background''
 
'''August 21, 2007'''
 
*''[[Snowager]] Background Background''
 
'''August 24, 2007'''
 
*''[[Hidden Tower]] Background''
*''Shenkuu River Background''
 
'''August 31, 2007'''
 
*''[[Laboratory Ray]] Background''
*''Corridor 317B Background''
 
'''September 6, 2007'''
 
*''Lost Desert Oasis Background''
 
'''September 7, 2007'''
 
*''Icy Cavern Background''
 
'''September 11, 2007'''
 
*''[[The Black Pawkeet]] Background''
 
'''September 14, 2007'''
 
*''[[Underwater Fishing]] Background''
 
'''September 20, 2007'''
 
*''[[Faerieland]] Library Background''
 
'''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'''
 
*''Toy Shelf Background''
 
'''October 19, 2007'''
 
*''Tasty [[Bakery]] Background''
*''[[Neovia|Neovian]] Twilight Background''
 
'''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'''
 
*''[[Giant Jelly]] Background''
 
'''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'''
 
*''Typing Terror Background''
*''[[Qasalan Expellibox]] Background''
 
'''January 12, 2008'''
 
*''Floating in Space Background''
 
'''January 18, 2008'''
 
*''Freaky Factory Background''
 
'''January 19, 2008'''
 
*''[[Twisted Roses]] Background''
 
'''January 25, 2008'''
 
*''[[Trading Post]] Background''
 
'''January 29, 2008'''
 
*''Tycoon Vault Background''
 
'''February 2, 2008'''
 
*''Gold Mine Background''
 
'''February 14, 2008'''
 
*''Sweetheart Background''
|}
 
===Trinkets===
{|
|-valign=top
|width=350|
'''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'''
 
*''Floating [[Tooth Faerie]] Doll'' - 150
 
'''August 24, 2007'''
 
*''Mechanical [[The Darkest Faerie|Darkest Faerie]] Minion''
 
'''August 28, 2007'''
 
*''Coffin of Spooks'' - 150
*''[[Punchbag Bob]] Punching Bag'' - 150
 
'''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'''
 
*''[[Tax Beast]] Bopper'' - 150
 
'''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'''
 
*''[[Techo Mountain]] Model'' - 150
 
'''November ?, 2007'''
 
*''Just Say No To Gobbler'' - 150
 
'''November 27, 2007'''
 
*''[[Weewoo]] Clock'' - 150
 
'''December 4, 2007'''
 
*''Lighted Plastic [[Fir]]'' - 150
 
'''December 10, 2006'''
 
*''Holiday String Lights'' - 150
*''[[Abominable Snowball]] Bopper'' - 150
 
'''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'''
 
*''Floating [[Space Faerie]] Doll'' - 150 (free for Premium users)
 
'''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'''
{|
|-valign=top
|width=350|
*''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''
|}
 
===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.
 
{|
|-valign=top
|width=350|
'''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)
|}
 
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.
 
{|
|-valign=top
|width="350"|
*''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''
|}
 
On November ?, 2007, '''Faerie Shoppe''' opened, selling faerie related item.
 
{|
|-valign=top
|width=350|
*''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''
|}
 
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).
 
{|
|-valign=top
|width=350|
*''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''
|}
 
A Holiday store opened on December 13, 2007, believed to sell [[Christmas]] themed items through December.
 
{|
|-valign=top
|width=350|
*''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'''
 
*''Snowflake Wand'' - 150
|}
 
A '''Thought Bubble''' store opened on January 8, 2008.
 
{|
|-valign=top
|width=350|
*''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'''
Neocash is the only currency the NC Mall accepts. Although it is occasionally given away for free on the site, and can also be won from the [[Qasalan Expellibox]], most Neocash is bought with real money, either online via credit card or [[wikipedia:Paypal|Paypal]], or by redeeming a gift card. 1 [[wikipedia:USD|USD]] buys 100 NC, but bulk discounts are available.


*''Broken Heart Thought Bubble'' - 100 (expired Feb 19)
Neocash can only be used to buy Neocash items, and can't be exchanged for [[Neopoints]] or Neopoint [[items]].
*''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.
===Neocash Card===
On October 17, 2007, the '''Neocash Cards''' began their circulation in [[Wikipedia:Target Corporation|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.


{|
==Departments==
|-valign=top
As of January 2013, these are the different shops that make up the NC Mall:
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*''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
*'''NC Mall Accessories Shop''' - [[White]] [[Aisha]] shopkeeper: sells items such as hats, wings, face paints, wigs, and hand-held items.
|}
*'''NC Mall Background Shop''' - [[Blue]] [[Nimmo]] shopkeeper: sells backgrounds featuring locations all over [[Neopia]].
*'''NC Mall Birthday Shop''' - [[Yellow]] [[Acara]] shopkeeper: sells items relating to the NC Mall's birthday. Only appears in July.
*'''NC Mall Clothing/Shoes Shop''' - [[Brown]] [[Usul]] shopkeeper: sells items that are worn directly directly on the body such as shirts, dresses, jackets, and trousers.
*'''NC Mall [[Daily Dare]] Shop''' - Sells items relating to [[Aristotle A. Avinroo|AAA]], [[Abigail]], [[Lulu]], and open only during the Daily Dare event.
*'''NC Mall Elite Boutique Shop''' - [[Red]] [[Kacheek]] shopkeeper: only accounts over 49 months have access to the exclusive items sold here.
*'''NC Mall [[Faerie]] Shop''' - [[Air Faerie]] shopkeeper: sells [[Faerie]] items such as clothes, trinkets, backgrounds, and [[furniture]].
*'''NC Mall Fall Shop''' - [[Green]] [[Blumaroo]] shopkeeper: sells autumn-themed items, including limited edition items only available until the shop closes in November.
*'''NC Mall Future Fashions''' - Yellow [[Lupe]] named Zylphia: sells items 3 days before they are released to the Mall proper. Only available to users who have spent a certain amount of NC the previous month.
*'''NC Mall Green Shop''' - [[Illusen]] shopkeeper, sells St. Patrick's Day/Green themed items through early to mid March. Almost all items are limited edition.
*'''NC Mall [[Halloween]] Shop''' - Red [[Shoyru]] (previously Halloween [[Kiko]]) shopkeeper: sells Halloween items, including limited editions that are retired when the shop closes in early November.
*'''NC Mall Holiday Shop''' - [[Christmas]] [[Cybunny]] (previously Christmas [[Wocky]]) shopkeeper: sells Christmas and some winter related items, including limited editions only available until the shop closes.
*'''NC Mall Limited Edition Shop''' - Red [[Hissi]] shopkeeper: sold limited edition items not connected with the annually returning shops.
*'''NC Mall Music and Sounds Shop''' - [[Orange]] [[Kougra]] shopkeeper: sells track music or sound effects with some appearing to eminate from physical items.
*'''NC Mall [[Negg]] Shop''' - [[Purple]] [[Meerca]] shopkeeper: opens around Easter and sells a variety of Easter-themed items including limited editions that retire once the shop is closed for the year.
*'''NC Mall [[Neohome]]s Addition Shop''' - [[Yellow]] [[Lutari]] shopkeeper: sells structures that can be added to the exterior of Neohomes.
*'''NC Mall Neohomes Furnishings Shop''' - [[Cloud]] [[Jetsam]] shopkeeper: sells furniture and decorations for the interior of Neohomes.
*'''NC Mall New Items Shop''' - [[Pink]] Lutari shopkeeper: displays only those items that have been recently added to the Mall.
*'''NC Mall Popular Shop''' - Red [[Xweetok]] shopkeeper: displays the current most popular items bought by NC Mall customers.
*'''NC Mall Speciality Shop''' - Yellow [[Lenny]] shopkeeper: sells unique items such as capsules, album skins, and [[New Game Challenge|New Game NC Challenge]] Game Tickets.
*'''NC Mall Spring Shop''' - Pink [[Kau]] shopkeeper: opens during the spring months and sells spring related (e.g. flowers) items, some of which are limited edition.
*'''NC Mall Style Showdown Shop''' - Purple [[Gelert]] shopkeeper: sells style packs designed to correspond with the [[Style Showdown]] themes.
*'''NC Mall Summer Shop''' - Yellow Xweetok shopkeeper: sells summer related items, some that retire when the shop closes.
*'''NC Mall Superpack Shop''' - [[Shadow]] [[Mynci]] shopkeeper: sells collections of items that belong to an individual set at discount prices. Usually one item in each pack is only available if the entire set is purchased.
*'''NC Mall Thought Bubbles Shop''' - Brown Usul shopkeeper: sells tiny thought bubbles that reveal a Neopet's inner most feelings.
*'''NC Mall Trinket Shop''' - Yellow [[Elephante]] shopkeeper: sells items that are shown alongside the Neopets, instead of worn directly.
*'''NC Mall Valentines Shop''' - [[Chocolate]] Kacheek shopkeeper: opens only around Valentines Day and sells items relating to love, hearts, and the colour pink in general.
*'''NC Mall [[Virtupets Space Station|Virtupets]] Shop''' - [[Blue]] [[Grundo]] shopkeeper: opened in conjunction with the [[The Return of Dr. Sloth]] plot.
*'''NC Mall Winter Shop''' - Yellow [[Aisha]] shopkeeper: opens during the winter months and sells winter related (e.g. snow) items.
*'''10th Birthday NC Mall Shop''' - Yellow Usul shopkeeper: opened in honour of Neopets 10th birthday.


A '''Virtupets''' store opened on January 31, 2008, in conjunction with the release of [[The Return of Dr. Sloth]].
==Games==
Starting in 2010, chance-like games were added that gave the option of exchanging Neocash tokens/tickets for random prizes.  


{|
====Active====
|-valign=top
*[[Bigsby Shadington's Wonderclaw]] - Added in June 2011, it is similar to an arcade style claw machine.
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*[[Shenanigifts]] - Released in June 2013. Not really a game, but more of a click and choose, involving [[Elephante|Elephantes]].
*''Corridor 317B Background''
*[[Patapult]] - Released in July 2014. Skee ball-type game, played with a [[Patamoose]].
*''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
|}


A '''Valentine Shop'' opened on February 7, 2008, and is believed to close on 19th after [[Valentine's Day]].
====Inactive====
*[[Blumaroll]] - Added in March 2011, it requires the use of rolling a six-sided die. ''(Retired in 2013.)''
*[[Jubjub Power Bounce]] - Added in June 2010, it is similar to pinball and ring toss, using [[Jubjub|Jubjubs]]. ''(Retired in 2012.)''
*[[Secret Meepit 'Stache]] - Released in August 2012, a bizarre game that involved a [[Meepit]] and a [[Feepit]]. ''(Retired in 2013.)''


{|
|-valign=top
|width=350|
*''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''
|width=350|
'''February 8, 2008'''


*''Cupid Meerca Balloon'' - 150
[[Neopian Battlefield Legends]] has some perks offered by payment with Neocash. The former [[Habitarium]], was similar in this manner.
*''Heart String Lights'' - 150
*''Valentine Mystery Capsule'' - 150


'''February 14, 2008'''
==Freebies==
As an enticement to lure newer players into potential Neocash purchasers, 150 NC was available to each starting account from 2008 until May 2009 when it was replaced with NC Mall Welcome Gift. This too was later replaced in July 2009 with the Spinning Star Mystery Capsule (worth 150 NC). The Spinning Star Mystery Capsule was retired in August 2012, and newly registered accounts since are now granted 150 NC. Since 2008, a free goodie bag or holiday themed item has been available seasonally.


*''Sweet Heart Smiley Snack'' - 100
===NC Mall Birthday===
*''Sweetheart Background'' - 200
*NC Mall Birthday Goodie Bag, first released in July 2008 to celebrate the first birthday of the NC Mall. It contained 2 NP items and 1 exclusive NC item.
*''Sweetheart Ball Gown'' - 200
*Silver NC Mall Second Birthday Goodie Bag, released in July 2009, contained 2 NP items.
*''Valentines Day Mailbox'' - 150
*Red NC Mall Second Birthday Goodie Bag, released in July 2009, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
|}
*Green NC Mall Third Birthday Goodie Bag, released in July 2010, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
*Elite NC Mall Third Birthday Goodie Bag, released exclusively in the Elite Boutique, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
*NC Mall Third Birthday Goodie Bag , released in July 2010, contained a Neocash discount code and 1 NC item.
*NC Mall 4th Birthday Blue Goodie Bag, released in July 2011, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
*NC Mall 4th Birthday White Goodie Bag, released in July 2011, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
*NC Mall Fifth Birthday Goodie Bag, released in July 2012, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
*Second NC Mall Fifth Birthday Goodie Bag, released in July 2012, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
*NC Mall Sixth Birthday Goodie Bag, released in July 2013, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
*Second NC Mall Sixth Birthday Goodie Bag, released in July 2013, contained 1 NC item, and 1 Special NC Mall Event item.


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.
===Halloween===
{|
*Halloween Goodie Bag, three were released in October 2008, they contained 2 NP items and 1 exclusive NC item.
|-valign=top
*Creepy Spyder Coffin Goodie Bag, released in October 2009, contained one exclusive NC item.
|width=300|
*Korbats in the Meowclops Goodie Bag, released in October 2009, contained a Neocash discount code and 2 exclusive NC items.
'''Blue Capsule'''
*Glowing Jack-o-lantern Goodie Bag, released in October 2010, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
*''Green Leafy Wings''
*Spooky Skull Goodie Bag, released in October 2011, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
*Ghost Melton Goodie Bag, released in October 2012, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
*Halloween Barbat Goodie Bag, released in October 2013, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
*Candy Vampire Goodie Bag, released in October 2014, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
*Jowlard Goodie Bag, released in October 2014, contained 1 exclusive NC item.


'''Green Capsule'''
===Christmas/Holiday===
*''Inconspicuous Foliage''
*Sparkling Holiday Stocking, released in December 2008, contained 2 NP items and 1 exclusive NC item.
*Holiday Goodie Bag, released in December 2009, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
*Green Candy Striped Gift Box, released in December 2009, allowed the gifting of 1 NC item.
*Sweet Dreams Goodie Bag, released in December 2010, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
*Ornament Holiday Goodie Bag, released in December 2010, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
*Holly Tree Goodie Bag, released in December 2011, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
*Snowman Goodie Bag, released in December 2011, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
*Peppermint Goodie Bag, released in December 2012, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
*Holiday Bells Goodie Bag, released in December 2013, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
*Raindorf Goodie Bag, released in December 2014, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
*Polar Trousers Goodie Bag, released in December 2014, contained 1 exclusive NC item.


'''Red Capsule
===Valentines Day===
*''Ostentatious Masquerade Mask''
*Valentines Goodie Box, released in February 2009, contained 2 NP items. ''(This item was later redrawn)''
*Golden Heart Valentine Goodie Bag, released in February 2010, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
*Hearts Valentine Goodie Bag, released in February 2011, contained 1 exclusive NC item
*Valentine Bow Goodie Bag, released in February 2012, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
*Pikis Valentine Goodie Bag, released in February 2013, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
*Bountiful Hearts Goodie Bag, released in February 2014, contained 1 exclusive NC item.


'''Faerie Doll Mystery Capsule'''
===Easter===
*''Floating [[Battle Faerie]] Doll
*Green Toy Negg, released in March 2009, contained 1 of 3 possible NP items.
*Pink Toy Negg, released in March 2009, contained 1 of 3 possible NP items.
*Pink and Green Swirl Toy Negg, released in March 2009, contained 1 of 3 possible NP items, and a chance of containing 1 exclusive NC item.
*Spring Gift Box, released in March 2010, allowed the gifting of 1 NC item.
*Pink Striped Plastic Negg, released in April 2011, contained 1 item which had to be exchanged at the [[Festival of Neggs]] event to receive 1 exclusive NC item.


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===Neopets Birthday===
'''Faerie Mystery Capsule'''
*Festive Balloons Goodie Bag, released in November 2011 to celebrate the 12th birthday of Neopets, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
*''Sparkling Faerie Wand''
*Blue Festive Balloons Goodie Bag, released in November 2012 to celebrate the 13th birthday of Neopets, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
*Purple Festive Balloons Goodie Bag, released in November 2013 to celebrate the 14th birthday of Neopets, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
*Neopets 15th Birthday Celebration Goodie Bag, released in November 2014 to celebrate the 15th birthday of Neopets, contained 1 exclusive NC item.


'''Halloween Mystery Capsule'''
===Other/Misc.===
*''Appetising Caramel Apple''
Items or Neocash which were "free" but involved interaction with a plot or special event to qualify for such items or Neocash are not listed, as they were not truly "free".
====Neocash Grants====
*50 NC was granted upon collecting the 6th Meowclops Trick-or-Treat Bag during Trick or Treating on Halloween in October 2008.
*50 NC was granted through the Advent Calendar in December 2008, alongside 2 NP items and NPs.
*150 NC was available for free in July 2010 as a prize inside of a free goodie bag on [[Petpet Park]]. Apart of a 1 year birthday promotion for Petpet Park.
*100 NC was released through [http://monkeyquest.com/ Monkey Quest] as a promotion in December 2011 (ran through February 2012.
*100 NC was awarded upon joining a team in the Altador Cup VII between May and June of 2012. (No participation needed.)
*150 NC was awarded upon joining a team in the Altador Cup VIII between May and June of 2013. (No participation needed.)
*150 NC was granted as compensation from downtine (due to a server change), alongside 1 NP item ([[Meepit]]), and NPs, in early to mid October of 2014. These were [http://www.neopets.com/welcomeback14/ available through a link] in the news.<sup>[http://www.neopets.com/nf.phtml?nf_date=2014-09-29]</sup>
*300 NC was granted, alongside 2 NP items, in January 2015, as compensation for several months worth of lag that plagued the site, following the server change. These were granted randomly to some accounts, before being discounted, and delayed for release on a later date.<sup>[http://www.neopets.com/nf.phtml?nf_date=2015-01-19]</sup>


'''Holiday Mystery Capsule'''
====Advent Calendar Exclusives====
*''Gingerbread Wings''
*Advent Calendar JubJub Power Bounce Token 1-pack, released at the Advent Calendar on December 17, 2010, allowed 1 free play of '''Jubjub Power Bounce'''.
*Bigsby Shadingtons Wonderclaw Widget 1-pack, released in December 2011 through the [[Advent Calendar]]. Allowed 1 free play of '''Bigsby Shadingtons Wonderclaw'''.<sup>[http://images.neopets.com/homepage/promo/2011/mall/wonderclaw-advent.jpg]</sup>
*Bigsby Shadingtons Hat released in December 2011, is the first standalone NC item to be available exclusively through an event (Advent Calendar)
*Real Negg Faerie Wings, released in December 2012 through the Advent Calendar. Interestingly, this item is identical to the Yurble Negg Faerie Wings released in April 2012 as an NC event item in the [[Festival of Neggs]] (same item, different name). [[TNT]] realized this on December 12th, and changed the item's name, description, and image to that of "Homemade Lavender Faerie Wings".<sup>[http://www.neopets.com/nf.phtml?nf_date=2012-12-10]</sup>
*Holiday Secret Meepit Stach Plan 1-Pack, was released in December 2012 through the Advent Calendar.
*Holiday Mohawk, was released in December 2012 through the Advent Calendar.
*Holiday Shenanigifts Invitation 1-Pack, released through the Advent Calendar in December 2013.
*Neopets Holiday Gift Tag Background, released through the Advent Calendar in December 2013.
*Dyeworks Holiday Hue Brew Potion, released through the Advent Calendar in December 2014.
*Rainbow Drape Dress, released through the Advent Calendar in December 2014.


'''Winged Mystery Capsule'''
====Events/Other====
*''Skeletal Wings''
*JubJub Power Bounce Token 1-Pack, released in June 2010, was re-released in August 2011. Allowed 1 free play of '''Jubjub Power Bounce'''.
|}
*Shining Purple Gift Box with Silver Bow, released in November 2009 to honor American Thanksgiving. Allowed the gifting of 1 NC item.
*NC Mall Welcome Gift, released in May 2009 to new Neopets accounts. Contains 1-4 random NC items. Retired in July 2009.
*Spinning Star Mystery Capsule, available July 2009 to August 2012, to new Neopets accounts. Contains 1-4 random NC items, and was also available in the NC Mall for 150 NC.
*Bigsby Shadingtons Wonderclaw Widget, released in July 2011 as a free prize in [[Altador Cup]] VI. Allowed 1 free play of '''Bigsby Shadingtons Wonderclaw'''. (Did not require participation, outside of selecting a team.)
*Castle Nox Corridor of Chance Key 1-Pack, released only on October 5, 2011 to honor [[Hubrid Nox]] memorial day. Allowed 1 free play of '''Castle Nox Corridor of Chance'''.
*Vandagyre Goodie Bag, released in November 2014, to mark the release the 55th Neopet, the [[Vandagyre]], contained 2 exclusive NC items.


==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.
When the NC Mall first opened, items would expire in 180 days and many users disliked the idea of paying real money for something that would be taken away in 6 months. Since then none of the NC items on the site can expire, with the obvious exception of one-use items like game tickets and Mystery Capsules (which disappear after being opened). The NC [[NeoBoard]] occasionally has topics made by those protesting the idea of buying items with real currency as opposed to [[Neopoints]], stating that it breaks the promise that Neopets will be a free site.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*Category and images descriptions were added to the item categories on September 15, 2007, in order to better explain their content to users.
*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 [[Wikipedia:Singapore|Singapore]], [[Wikipedia:Australia|Australia]], the [[Wikipedia:United Kingdom|United Kingdom]] and other countries.
*On September 18, 2007, the NC Mall became available to English users in [[Wikipedia:Singapore|Singapore]], [[Wikipedia:Australia|Australia]], the [[Wikipedia:United Kingdom|United Kingdom]] and other countries.
*A [http://www.neopets.com/mall/giveaway.phtml special giveaway] for Neocash Cards began on October 17, 2007.
*A special giveaway for Neocash Cards began on October 17, 2007.<sup>[http://www.neopets.com/mall/giveaway.phtml]</sup> Another giveaway was held in late 2011.<sup>[http://www.nickgamecard.com/giveaway/?ref=1]</sup>


==External links==
==External links==
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The NC Mall.

The NC Mall is a shop in Neopia Central that was first opened on 3 July 2007 as part of an open beta. Unlike all the other shops in Neopia, items bought here are paid for in Neocash (NC), which itself is bought with real-world money. The NC Mall is the Neopets microtransaction system.

Most of the items in the NC Mall are wearables that can be used to customise the player's Neopets, while other items enhance certain site features. These include expansions to games, like Keyquest and Neopian Battlefield Legends, and items that allow players to circumvent daily limits.

Neocash items are often only available to purchase for a limited period of time. During the open beta, Neocash items normally expired after 90 or 180 days, but since 14 December 2007 most items, when bought, last forever. Certain items, like tickets and fortune cookies, can be kept indefinitely but only used once. Site events and plots often have a Neocash component to them.

The Petpet Park had its own Petpet Park NC Mall.

Neocash[edit]

Neocash is the only currency the NC Mall accepts. Although it is occasionally given away for free on the site, and can also be won from the Qasalan Expellibox, most Neocash is bought with real money, either online via credit card or Paypal, or by redeeming a gift card. 1 USD buys 100 NC, but bulk discounts are available.

Neocash can only be used to buy Neocash items, and can't be exchanged for Neopoints or Neopoint items.

Neocash Card[edit]

On October 17, 2007, the Neocash Cards 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.

Departments[edit]

As of January 2013, these are the different shops that make up the NC Mall:

  • NC Mall Accessories Shop - White Aisha shopkeeper: sells items such as hats, wings, face paints, wigs, and hand-held items.
  • NC Mall Background Shop - Blue Nimmo shopkeeper: sells backgrounds featuring locations all over Neopia.
  • NC Mall Birthday Shop - Yellow Acara shopkeeper: sells items relating to the NC Mall's birthday. Only appears in July.
  • NC Mall Clothing/Shoes Shop - Brown Usul shopkeeper: sells items that are worn directly directly on the body such as shirts, dresses, jackets, and trousers.
  • NC Mall Daily Dare Shop - Sells items relating to AAA, Abigail, Lulu, and open only during the Daily Dare event.
  • NC Mall Elite Boutique Shop - Red Kacheek shopkeeper: only accounts over 49 months have access to the exclusive items sold here.
  • NC Mall Faerie Shop - Air Faerie shopkeeper: sells Faerie items such as clothes, trinkets, backgrounds, and furniture.
  • NC Mall Fall Shop - Green Blumaroo shopkeeper: sells autumn-themed items, including limited edition items only available until the shop closes in November.
  • NC Mall Future Fashions - Yellow Lupe named Zylphia: sells items 3 days before they are released to the Mall proper. Only available to users who have spent a certain amount of NC the previous month.
  • NC Mall Green Shop - Illusen shopkeeper, sells St. Patrick's Day/Green themed items through early to mid March. Almost all items are limited edition.
  • NC Mall Halloween Shop - Red Shoyru (previously Halloween Kiko) shopkeeper: sells Halloween items, including limited editions that are retired when the shop closes in early November.
  • NC Mall Holiday Shop - Christmas Cybunny (previously Christmas Wocky) shopkeeper: sells Christmas and some winter related items, including limited editions only available until the shop closes.
  • NC Mall Limited Edition Shop - Red Hissi shopkeeper: sold limited edition items not connected with the annually returning shops.
  • NC Mall Music and Sounds Shop - Orange Kougra shopkeeper: sells track music or sound effects with some appearing to eminate from physical items.
  • NC Mall Negg Shop - Purple Meerca shopkeeper: opens around Easter and sells a variety of Easter-themed items including limited editions that retire once the shop is closed for the year.
  • NC Mall Neohomes Addition Shop - Yellow Lutari shopkeeper: sells structures that can be added to the exterior of Neohomes.
  • NC Mall Neohomes Furnishings Shop - Cloud Jetsam shopkeeper: sells furniture and decorations for the interior of Neohomes.
  • NC Mall New Items Shop - Pink Lutari shopkeeper: displays only those items that have been recently added to the Mall.
  • NC Mall Popular Shop - Red Xweetok shopkeeper: displays the current most popular items bought by NC Mall customers.
  • NC Mall Speciality Shop - Yellow Lenny shopkeeper: sells unique items such as capsules, album skins, and New Game NC Challenge Game Tickets.
  • NC Mall Spring Shop - Pink Kau shopkeeper: opens during the spring months and sells spring related (e.g. flowers) items, some of which are limited edition.
  • NC Mall Style Showdown Shop - Purple Gelert shopkeeper: sells style packs designed to correspond with the Style Showdown themes.
  • NC Mall Summer Shop - Yellow Xweetok shopkeeper: sells summer related items, some that retire when the shop closes.
  • NC Mall Superpack Shop - Shadow Mynci shopkeeper: sells collections of items that belong to an individual set at discount prices. Usually one item in each pack is only available if the entire set is purchased.
  • NC Mall Thought Bubbles Shop - Brown Usul shopkeeper: sells tiny thought bubbles that reveal a Neopet's inner most feelings.
  • NC Mall Trinket Shop - Yellow Elephante shopkeeper: sells items that are shown alongside the Neopets, instead of worn directly.
  • NC Mall Valentines Shop - Chocolate Kacheek shopkeeper: opens only around Valentines Day and sells items relating to love, hearts, and the colour pink in general.
  • NC Mall Virtupets Shop - Blue Grundo shopkeeper: opened in conjunction with the The Return of Dr. Sloth plot.
  • NC Mall Winter Shop - Yellow Aisha shopkeeper: opens during the winter months and sells winter related (e.g. snow) items.
  • 10th Birthday NC Mall Shop - Yellow Usul shopkeeper: opened in honour of Neopets 10th birthday.

Games[edit]

Starting in 2010, chance-like games were added that gave the option of exchanging Neocash tokens/tickets for random prizes.

Active[edit]

Inactive[edit]


Neopian Battlefield Legends has some perks offered by payment with Neocash. The former Habitarium, was similar in this manner.

Freebies[edit]

As an enticement to lure newer players into potential Neocash purchasers, 150 NC was available to each starting account from 2008 until May 2009 when it was replaced with NC Mall Welcome Gift. This too was later replaced in July 2009 with the Spinning Star Mystery Capsule (worth 150 NC). The Spinning Star Mystery Capsule was retired in August 2012, and newly registered accounts since are now granted 150 NC. Since 2008, a free goodie bag or holiday themed item has been available seasonally.

NC Mall Birthday[edit]

  • NC Mall Birthday Goodie Bag, first released in July 2008 to celebrate the first birthday of the NC Mall. It contained 2 NP items and 1 exclusive NC item.
  • Silver NC Mall Second Birthday Goodie Bag, released in July 2009, contained 2 NP items.
  • Red NC Mall Second Birthday Goodie Bag, released in July 2009, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
  • Green NC Mall Third Birthday Goodie Bag, released in July 2010, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
  • Elite NC Mall Third Birthday Goodie Bag, released exclusively in the Elite Boutique, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
  • NC Mall Third Birthday Goodie Bag , released in July 2010, contained a Neocash discount code and 1 NC item.
  • NC Mall 4th Birthday Blue Goodie Bag, released in July 2011, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
  • NC Mall 4th Birthday White Goodie Bag, released in July 2011, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
  • NC Mall Fifth Birthday Goodie Bag, released in July 2012, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
  • Second NC Mall Fifth Birthday Goodie Bag, released in July 2012, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
  • NC Mall Sixth Birthday Goodie Bag, released in July 2013, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
  • Second NC Mall Sixth Birthday Goodie Bag, released in July 2013, contained 1 NC item, and 1 Special NC Mall Event item.

Halloween[edit]

  • Halloween Goodie Bag, three were released in October 2008, they contained 2 NP items and 1 exclusive NC item.
  • Creepy Spyder Coffin Goodie Bag, released in October 2009, contained one exclusive NC item.
  • Korbats in the Meowclops Goodie Bag, released in October 2009, contained a Neocash discount code and 2 exclusive NC items.
  • Glowing Jack-o-lantern Goodie Bag, released in October 2010, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
  • Spooky Skull Goodie Bag, released in October 2011, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
  • Ghost Melton Goodie Bag, released in October 2012, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
  • Halloween Barbat Goodie Bag, released in October 2013, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
  • Candy Vampire Goodie Bag, released in October 2014, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
  • Jowlard Goodie Bag, released in October 2014, contained 1 exclusive NC item.

Christmas/Holiday[edit]

  • Sparkling Holiday Stocking, released in December 2008, contained 2 NP items and 1 exclusive NC item.
  • Holiday Goodie Bag, released in December 2009, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
  • Green Candy Striped Gift Box, released in December 2009, allowed the gifting of 1 NC item.
  • Sweet Dreams Goodie Bag, released in December 2010, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
  • Ornament Holiday Goodie Bag, released in December 2010, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
  • Holly Tree Goodie Bag, released in December 2011, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
  • Snowman Goodie Bag, released in December 2011, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
  • Peppermint Goodie Bag, released in December 2012, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
  • Holiday Bells Goodie Bag, released in December 2013, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
  • Raindorf Goodie Bag, released in December 2014, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
  • Polar Trousers Goodie Bag, released in December 2014, contained 1 exclusive NC item.

Valentines Day[edit]

  • Valentines Goodie Box, released in February 2009, contained 2 NP items. (This item was later redrawn)
  • Golden Heart Valentine Goodie Bag, released in February 2010, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
  • Hearts Valentine Goodie Bag, released in February 2011, contained 1 exclusive NC item
  • Valentine Bow Goodie Bag, released in February 2012, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
  • Pikis Valentine Goodie Bag, released in February 2013, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
  • Bountiful Hearts Goodie Bag, released in February 2014, contained 1 exclusive NC item.

Easter[edit]

  • Green Toy Negg, released in March 2009, contained 1 of 3 possible NP items.
  • Pink Toy Negg, released in March 2009, contained 1 of 3 possible NP items.
  • Pink and Green Swirl Toy Negg, released in March 2009, contained 1 of 3 possible NP items, and a chance of containing 1 exclusive NC item.
  • Spring Gift Box, released in March 2010, allowed the gifting of 1 NC item.
  • Pink Striped Plastic Negg, released in April 2011, contained 1 item which had to be exchanged at the Festival of Neggs event to receive 1 exclusive NC item.

Neopets Birthday[edit]

  • Festive Balloons Goodie Bag, released in November 2011 to celebrate the 12th birthday of Neopets, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
  • Blue Festive Balloons Goodie Bag, released in November 2012 to celebrate the 13th birthday of Neopets, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
  • Purple Festive Balloons Goodie Bag, released in November 2013 to celebrate the 14th birthday of Neopets, contained 1 exclusive NC item.
  • Neopets 15th Birthday Celebration Goodie Bag, released in November 2014 to celebrate the 15th birthday of Neopets, contained 1 exclusive NC item.

Other/Misc.[edit]

Items or Neocash which were "free" but involved interaction with a plot or special event to qualify for such items or Neocash are not listed, as they were not truly "free".

Neocash Grants[edit]

  • 50 NC was granted upon collecting the 6th Meowclops Trick-or-Treat Bag during Trick or Treating on Halloween in October 2008.
  • 50 NC was granted through the Advent Calendar in December 2008, alongside 2 NP items and NPs.
  • 150 NC was available for free in July 2010 as a prize inside of a free goodie bag on Petpet Park. Apart of a 1 year birthday promotion for Petpet Park.
  • 100 NC was released through Monkey Quest as a promotion in December 2011 (ran through February 2012.
  • 100 NC was awarded upon joining a team in the Altador Cup VII between May and June of 2012. (No participation needed.)
  • 150 NC was awarded upon joining a team in the Altador Cup VIII between May and June of 2013. (No participation needed.)
  • 150 NC was granted as compensation from downtine (due to a server change), alongside 1 NP item (Meepit), and NPs, in early to mid October of 2014. These were available through a link in the news.[1]
  • 300 NC was granted, alongside 2 NP items, in January 2015, as compensation for several months worth of lag that plagued the site, following the server change. These were granted randomly to some accounts, before being discounted, and delayed for release on a later date.[2]

Advent Calendar Exclusives[edit]

  • Advent Calendar JubJub Power Bounce Token 1-pack, released at the Advent Calendar on December 17, 2010, allowed 1 free play of Jubjub Power Bounce.
  • Bigsby Shadingtons Wonderclaw Widget 1-pack, released in December 2011 through the Advent Calendar. Allowed 1 free play of Bigsby Shadingtons Wonderclaw.[3]
  • Bigsby Shadingtons Hat released in December 2011, is the first standalone NC item to be available exclusively through an event (Advent Calendar)
  • Real Negg Faerie Wings, released in December 2012 through the Advent Calendar. Interestingly, this item is identical to the Yurble Negg Faerie Wings released in April 2012 as an NC event item in the Festival of Neggs (same item, different name). TNT realized this on December 12th, and changed the item's name, description, and image to that of "Homemade Lavender Faerie Wings".[4]
  • Holiday Secret Meepit Stach Plan 1-Pack, was released in December 2012 through the Advent Calendar.
  • Holiday Mohawk, was released in December 2012 through the Advent Calendar.
  • Holiday Shenanigifts Invitation 1-Pack, released through the Advent Calendar in December 2013.
  • Neopets Holiday Gift Tag Background, released through the Advent Calendar in December 2013.
  • Dyeworks Holiday Hue Brew Potion, released through the Advent Calendar in December 2014.
  • Rainbow Drape Dress, released through the Advent Calendar in December 2014.

Events/Other[edit]

  • JubJub Power Bounce Token 1-Pack, released in June 2010, was re-released in August 2011. Allowed 1 free play of Jubjub Power Bounce.
  • Shining Purple Gift Box with Silver Bow, released in November 2009 to honor American Thanksgiving. Allowed the gifting of 1 NC item.
  • NC Mall Welcome Gift, released in May 2009 to new Neopets accounts. Contains 1-4 random NC items. Retired in July 2009.
  • Spinning Star Mystery Capsule, available July 2009 to August 2012, to new Neopets accounts. Contains 1-4 random NC items, and was also available in the NC Mall for 150 NC.
  • Bigsby Shadingtons Wonderclaw Widget, released in July 2011 as a free prize in Altador Cup VI. Allowed 1 free play of Bigsby Shadingtons Wonderclaw. (Did not require participation, outside of selecting a team.)
  • Castle Nox Corridor of Chance Key 1-Pack, released only on October 5, 2011 to honor Hubrid Nox memorial day. Allowed 1 free play of Castle Nox Corridor of Chance.
  • Vandagyre Goodie Bag, released in November 2014, to mark the release the 55th Neopet, the Vandagyre, contained 2 exclusive NC items.

Controversy[edit]

When the NC Mall first opened, items would expire in 180 days and many users disliked the idea of paying real money for something that would be taken away in 6 months. Since then none of the NC items on the site can expire, with the obvious exception of one-use items like game tickets and Mystery Capsules (which disappear after being opened). The NC NeoBoard occasionally has topics made by those protesting the idea of buying items with real currency as opposed to Neopoints, stating that it breaks the promise that Neopets will be a free site.

Trivia[edit]

  • 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.[5] Another giveaway was held in late 2011.[6]

External links[edit]

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