Ruki

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Blue Ruki as of June 19, 2006.

The Ruki is an insect-like Neopet resembling a praying mantis released on July 29, 2004 (the 48th created). Originating from the Lost Desert, Rukis have adapted to the hot climate of the desert. Their outer armour protects them from the sun and also enables them to travel great distances, even in broad daylight, without getting tired.

Colour

As of July 2009, the Ruki can come in 34 different colours:

Baby - October 19, 2004 Biscuit - February 8, 2006 Blue - Natural Brown - September 15, 2004 Camouflage - July 29, 2006 Checkered - July 28, 2007 Chocolate - September 15, 2005 Christmas - December 19, 2006 Cloud - August 2, 2004 Custard - July 20, 2005 Darigan - July 29, 2009 Desert - July 29, 2005

Disco - March 10, 2005 Electric - July 29, 2009 Faerie - July 29, 2005 Fire - November 5, 2004 Ghost - October 29, 2004 Green - Natural Halloween - October 27, 2004 Island - March 4, 2005 Maraquan - July 29, 2006 Mutant - August 25, 2004 Pink - ? Pirate - July 29, 2008

Plushie - July 29, 2008 Purple - November 19, 2004 Rainbow - August 11, 2004 Red - Natural Robot - July 28, 2007 Shadow - August 2, 2004 Speckled - November 22, 2004 Starry - August 13, 2004 White - November 2, 2004 Yellow - Natural

Trivia

• As of July 2009, there are over 1.8 million Ruki created on Neopets, placing them 39th out of 54 Neopets in popularity. They are also featured in 53 different items.
• In the Neopets TCG, Rukis are associated with the element of Light.
• Ruki Day is on July 29th.
• Thyassa, the oldest Neopet ever, was made a Blue Ruki for some point in 2006.

See also

• Famous Rukis: "Dirty" Navers, Anshu, Jurin T.
• Games: Dice Escape

External links

• Neopets Description: The Ruki, What is a Ruki?
• Pronunciation: Ruki - roo-kee, Rukis - roo-kees
• Rainbow Pool: Ruki
• Neopets TCG: Ruki Patrol, Yellow Ruki, Ruki Mummy, Green Ruki, Ruki Plushie, Yellow Ruki (2nd Print)
• Caption Competition: #446, #450, #481, #558, #595, #609, #661, #667, #676, #691
• How To Draw: The Ruki