Xweetok

Red Xweetok as of August 8, 2006.

The Xweetok is a chipmunk-like Neopet released on November 30, 2005. Originating from the forests of Neopia, they make their homes in hollowed out trees and logs, and are quite agile. Xweetoks enjoy being chased, and often indulge in games such as 'Tag' or 'Hide 'n' Seek' with others of its species.

The Xweetok was newly added to the website rather unexpectedly, and came with mixed reactions. Many members enjoyed it due to its likeness to real-life creatures, but with a Neopets-esque, coy look. Others disliked it due to the similarity to the Wocky and Acara. Still others thought that it was poorly drawn, and with people still holding their breath for the April Fool's pet and the Lutari, many found it annoying Neopets had made two new pets (The other being the Ogrin) while they were waiting.

Still, the Xweetok is popular, especially with younger players who are glad to get a cute-looking pet without having to buy a Paint Brush. Others love its Mutant look, which turns it into a rat-like creature. Since it was released, it has shot up the popularity charts, to land at #6 as of August 23, 2008, setting a new record for the fastest-growing new species population.

Overview

Xweetoks are furry,cuddly creatures who enjoy active games such as tag and hide-and-seek. They are very swift and love being chased. They take good care of their Petpets and love jellybeans.They have only appeared in the Journey to the Lost Isle plot and in the merchandise as plushies, but not on any game, nor TCG card.

Colour

As of October 2010, the Xweetok can come in 35 different colours:

Baby - February 13, 2006 Blue - Natural Brown - January 4, 2006 Camouflage - November 29, 2006 Chocolate - June 27, 2008 Cloud - November 30, 2005 Darigan - November 28, 2007 Desert - December 1, 2009 Faerie - January 9, 2006 Fire - July 27, 2006 Ghost - December 22, 2005 Green - Natural

Halloween - October 30, 2010 Ice - March 16, 2006 Island - December 9, 2005 Magma - December 15, 2009 Mutant - April 8, 2006 Orange - December 2, 2008 Pink - January 10, 2006 Pirate - December 15, 2006 Plushie - October 3 ,2008 Purple - March 25, 2006 Rainbow - August 14, 2008 Red - Natural

Robot - December 2, 2008 Shadow - January 12, 2006 Sketch - March 11, 2006 Skunk - November 28, 2007 Snow - December 2, 2005 Speckled - December 1, 2009 Spotted - December 15, 2005 Starry - December 6, 2005 Striped - November 30, 2005 White - November 29, 2006 Yellow - Natural

Trivia

• As of March 2010, over 11.8 million Xweetok's have been created, placing them 5th in popularity out of 54 Neopets. They are also featured in 38 different items.
• Although the pronunciation of "Xweetok" is not included on the learn to speak Neopian page, as of December 2006, the editorial of the Neopian Times issue 236 gave it as zwee-tock.
• As it says on a default Xweetok Petpage Xweetoks dislike Kougras but are more friendly around Usuls. They're known to take care of their Petpets and their favourite candy is jelly beans.
• November 29th is Xweetok Day.

See also

• Famous Xweetoks: Kellysia, Lilian Fairweather, Palia Alback, Sela Pretore, Xandra
• Games: Caption Competition, Sorcerers' Skirmish

External links

• Neopets Description: The Xweetok
• Rainbow Pool: Xweetok
• Caption Competition: #647, #652, #657, #667, #672, #678, #725, #777, #913, #964
• Editorial: 218, 221, 236, 238, 257, 265, 269
• NeoGreeting: Happy Holidays, Happy New Year, Happy Birthday, Happy Xweetok Day #1, Happy Xweetok Day #2, Xweetok Hi!
• Pronunciation: Xweetok - zwee-tock, Xweetoks - zwee-tocks