Zombie

The term Zombie refers to a creature in Neopia (usually a Neopet or Petpet) which bares resemblance to or is a Zombie. On Neopets, Zombies existed since at least October 15, 2001 when NeoQuest I featured zombified characters, and introduced as an actual colour on October 25, 2007.

Overview

Zombified creatures in Neopia walk around moaning about Brains and are believed to be indulge in the grey matter's consumption... behind closed doors, of course. It's a theory that has no textual backing, but the silence may just be The Neopets Team's way of keeping Neopets a bright and cheery place (on the surface).

Zombies are one of the many pop culture references The Neopets Team places into the game. Their hopping on the zombie bandwagon can be seen in Neopian Times editorial #158, where they claim to dress as Zombies. It's also interesting to note that the staff is said to have met the director of Shaun of the Dead.

Colour

As of July 2010, 24 Neopets can be coloured Zombie:

Acara - June 27, 2009 Aisha - October 25, 2007 Buzz - January 11, 2008 Chomby - March 20, 2010 Cybunny - April 26, 2008 Draik - September 9, 2009 Flotsam - October 25, 2007 Grarrl - October 4, 2008

Grundo - August 25, 2009 Ixi - July 11, 2009 Jetsam - October 16, 2008 Kacheek - January 29, 2010 Kau - June 19, 2010 Kiko - July 17, 2009 Korbat - October 27, 2009 Krawk - April 16, 2010

Meerca - August 16, 2008 Moehog - May 14, 2010 Peophin - July 25, 2008 Pteri - November 8, 2008 Shoyru - April 2, 2008 Uni - February 28, 2009 Usul - November 27, 2007 Zafara - February 3, 2010

Trivia

• While the Zombie Paintbrush was released on October 25, 2007, it was claimed by The Neopets Team in Neopian Times editorial #85 no such Paintbrush would exist, due to the similarities shared with Ghost Neopets.
• As of July 2010, Zombies are featured in 22 different items.

See also

• Famous Zombies: "Brains" Mortigan, Zombie Petpets, Zombified Heroes, Zombified Peasants, Zomutt
• Plots: Battle for Meridell, Champions of Meridell, The Tale of Woe

External links

• Rainbow Pool: Zombie
• Neopets TCG: Zombie Aisha, Zombie Flotsam, Zombie Moltenore
• NeoDeck: Undead Cybunny, Undead Farmer, Undead Grundo Shopkeeper
• Editorial: 85, 158, 211