Bruce

The Bruce is a penguin-like Neopet. Named after, and originally based on, Bruce Forsyth, the Bruce has been redesigned several times, first from a photograph to a caricature of Bruce Forsyth, and then to a penguin, retaining only the bow tie from its first incarnation. This was timed to coincide with the introduction of Terror Mountain on November 16, 2000. Despite their appearance, Bruces are generally good at sports and love to dance, compete in winter games, and eat cold food. They originally came from the snow-covered Terror Mountain region.

Bruces love showing off their remarkable sense of balance by skating, dancing and generally being good at sports. Originally from the snowy land of Terror Mountain, Bruces can be found all over Neopia, even in the Lost Desert.

Colours

As of December 2009, Bruces can come in 43 different colours:

Baby - August 9, 2002 Blue - Natural Brown - August 14, 2001 Camouflage - December 6, 2008 Checkered - December 5, 2002 Chocolate - December 5, 2009 Christmas - ? Cloud - March 5, 2002 Darigan - December 5, 2005 Disco - January 31, 2001 Electric - January 30, 2001 Faerie - September 16, 2003 Fire - July 23, 2003 Ghost - October 28, 2003 Glowing - October 9, 2003

Gold - ? Green - Natural Grey - December 5, 2007 Halloween - October 26, 2001 Ice - December 6, 2004 Invisible - December 17, 2005 Island - December 5, 2006 Maraquan - June 28, 2005 Mutant - June 28, 2005 Orange - September 23, 2003 Pink - February 13, 2003 Pirate - December 5, 2007 Plushie - December 5, 2002 Purple - September 18, 2001 Rainbow - November 23, 2001

Red - Natural Royal - December 6, 2004 Shadow - December 5, 2006 Sketch - April 16, 2001 Snow - December 5, 2003 Speckled - October 18, 2001 Split - May 2, 2001 Spotted - April 10, 2002 Starry - December 5, 2003 Strawberry - December 5, 2009 Striped - May 10, 2004 White - December 5, 2001 Yellow - Natural

Trivia

• As of August 2009, they are the 12th most popular out of 54 available species, with over 7.5 million created.
• In the Neopets TCG, Bruces are associated with the element of Light.

See also

• Famous Bruces: Benny, Boochi, Brucey B, Kakoni Worrill, Mayor Thumburt, Ramtor, Tormo "The Terror" Frein, Weltrude
• Games: Cheat!, NeoQuest II, Tug-O-War, Brucey B Slots, Rink Runner

External links

• Neopets Description: The Bruce, What is a Bruce
• Pronunciation: Bruce - brooce, Bruces - brooce-ezz
• Rainbow Pool: Bruce
• Neopedia: Little Timmy, Boochi, Potato Counter
• Gallery of Evil: Benny
• NeoDeck: Brucey B, Denethrir, Chimi Magic, Bruce Avenger
• Neopets TCG: Blue Bruce, Bruce Farmer, Bruce Skater, Bruce Watchman, Green Bruce, Red Bruce, Snow Bruce, Yellow Bruce
• Caption Competition: #27, #37, #54, #59, #71, #74, #81, #84, #88, #94, #121, #125, #132, #139, #155, #205, #213, #239, #257, #273, #284, #286, #328, #330, #334, #345, #347, #372, #380, #425, #447, #463, #488, #498, #549, #554, #556, #559, #564, #569, #580, #603, #630, #635, #649, #654, #655, #675, #698, #733, #757, #758, #761, #765, #820, #822
• How to Draw - Bruce