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[[Image:Meowclops.gif|frame|right|A Meowclops]] | [[Image:Meowclops.gif|frame|right|A Meowclops]] | ||
The '''Meowclops''' is a [[Wikipedia:Cat|cat]]-like [[ | The '''Meowclops''' is a [[Wikipedia:Cat|cat]]-like [[Petpet#Spooky_Petpet|Spooky Petpet]] with one eye, released on October 11, 2002. | ||
The Meowclops | ==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:onomatopœia|onomatopœia]] for the sound cats make - and ''[[Wikipedia:cyclops|cyclops]]'' - a one-eyed being, originally a one-eyed giant. | |||
The | 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 September 2007 risen over 1 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]]. | |||
== | ==Colours== | ||
As of September 2007, the Meowclops can come in 19 different [[The Rainbow Pool|colours]]... | |||
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*Blue - ''?'' | |||
*[[Christmas]] - ''?'' | |||
*Cloud - ''?'' | |||
*[[Ghost]] - ''?'' | |||
*Green - ''?'' | |||
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*[[Grey Faerie|Grey]] - ''Natural'' | |||
*[[Halloween]] - ''?'' | |||
*[[Maraquan]] - ''?'' | |||
*[[Pirate]] - ''?'' | |||
*[[Plushie]] - ''?'' | |||
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*Rainbow - ''?'' | |||
*Red - ''?'' | |||
*[[Robot]] - ''?'' | |||
*Sketch - ''?'' | |||
*Snow - ''?'' | |||
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*Spotted - ''?'' | |||
*Starry - ''?'' | |||
*[[Tyrannian]] - ''?'' | |||
*White - ''?'' | |||
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==Cyclopian== | ==Cyclopian== | ||
[[Image:Cyclopian.gif|frame|right|A Cyclopian]] | [[Image:Cyclopian.gif|frame|right|A Cyclopian]] | ||
Before the Meowclops | 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 | 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, | *As of August 2006, the Meowclops is featured in 43 different [[item]]s. | ||
*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. | *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 | *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 ''Red Meowclops'' was featured in the [[Petpet Protection League]] in week 17. | *The ''Red Meowclops'' was featured in the [[Petpet Protection League]] in week 17. | ||
*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 [[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. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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*'''Petpet Spotlight:''' [http://www.neopets.com/petpetspotlight.phtml?place=37 #37], [http://www.neopets.com/petpetspotlight.phtml?place=49 #49], [http://www.neopets.com/petpetspotlight.phtml?place=70 #70], [http://www.neopets.com/petpetspotlight.phtml?place=230 #230] | *'''Petpet Spotlight:''' [http://www.neopets.com/petpetspotlight.phtml?place=37 #37], [http://www.neopets.com/petpetspotlight.phtml?place=49 #49], [http://www.neopets.com/petpetspotlight.phtml?place=70 #70], [http://www.neopets.com/petpetspotlight.phtml?place=230 #230] | ||
*'''PetPages:''' [http://www.neopets.com/~KaterinaLynne Meowclops Mania] | *'''PetPages:''' [http://www.neopets.com/~KaterinaLynne Meowclops Mania] | ||
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[[Category:Spooky Petpets]] | [[Category:Spooky Petpets]] | ||
[[Category:Retired]] | [[Category:Retired]] | ||
Revision as of 03:03, 4 September 2007
A Meowclops
The Meowclops is a cat-like Spooky Petpet with one eye, released on October 11, 2002.
Overview
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 - onomatopœia 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 September 2007 risen over 1 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.
Colours
As of September 2007, the Meowclops can come in 19 different colours...
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Cyclopian
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
- As of August 2006, the Meowclops is featured in 43 different items.
- Users could 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 Red Meowclops was featured in the Petpet Protection League in week 17.
- 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.
External links
- Petpet Puddle: Meowclops
- NeoDeck: Sophie the Swamp Witch
- Neopets TCG: Meowclops, Spotted Meowclops, Blue Meowclops, Spotted Meowclops (2nd Print), Golden Scratching Post, Followers of Meow, Green Meowclops
- Petpet Adventures: The Wand of Wishing
- Caption Competition: #323, #375, #409, #435, #481, #482, #486, #590, #605, #657, #713, #802
- How To Draw: The Meowclops
- Petpet Spotlight: #37, #49, #70, #230
- PetPages: Meowclops Mania
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