Kyrii

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The Kyrii is a Meerkat-like Neopet released on February 9, 2001, although it could technically be adopted since the creation of Neopets via an older Neopet the Fuzio.

Overview

Right at the appearance of the Kyrii, they began to make friends due to their friendly and easy going nature. Always on the lookout for new places to explore, Kyrii like to travel together in packs, but get along with other Neopets as well. They take pride in the condition of their hair, and if it gets dirty a Kyrii will get very upset. Kyrii also have an allergy to any food with the word "apple" in it, and come down with Itchy Scratchies if they eat any.

In the official description of the Kyrii, it's said the "Kyrii appeared in Neopia one day without any notice." This is not the case however, as it was noticed by the many owners of Fuzio. This has been left in the description as either a joke from The Neopets Team or to simplify the Neopet description for users new to Neopets.

Colours

As of November 2008, the Kyrii can come in 42 different colours...

Baby - August 6, 2002 Blue - Natural Brown - August 15, 2002 Checkered - May 4, 2001 Chocolate - August 29, 2009 Christmas - December 18, 2002 Cloud - August 29, 2005 Custard - August 15, 2005 Darigan - October 17, 2005 Desert - July 18, 2001 Disco - February 20, 2001 Electric - February 20, 2001 Faerie - February 16, 2001 Fire - August 1, 2001

Gold - August 29, 2001 Green - Natural Grey - August 27, 2004 Halloween - October 31, 2005 Island - March 8, 2004 Jelly - August 29, 2008 Maraquan - April 21, 2004 Mutant - November 2, 2004 Orange - August 29, 2007 Pink - August 29, 2003 Pirate - January 13, 2003 Plushie - August 27, 2004 Purple - August 29, 2001 Rainbow - July 1, 2003

Red - Natural Robot - February 13, 2001 Royal - August 29, 2006 Shadow - September 8, 2004 Sketch - August 29, 2007 Skunk - August 29, 2001 Snot - July 23, 2004 Speckled - August 29, 2009 Split - August 29, 2001 Spotted - August 29, 2002 Starry - August 29, 2002 Striped - August 29, 2003 Tyrannian - August 29, 2008 White - June 9, 2005

Yellow - Natural

Fuzio

A Blue Fuzio

The Kyrii was originally known as the Fuzio, one of the first Neopets created. Named "Fuzio" probably due to it being a ball of fluff similar to the JubJub, but with floating, detached sneakers and gloves (similar in design to the character Rayman). The design of the current Kyrii was voted upon by users and was finalized on February 9, 2001 (design #4 of 5 different designs, which received over 30,000 votes). All Fuzio in Neopets were then replaced with the new design, all Fuzio colours being replaced with Kyrii versions. It's unknown why the redesign took place, if it was due to copyright issues or an outdated design. The only famous Fuzio in Neopia before the redesign was David Fuzio, founder of Yippee! on the Stock Market along with Jubjub Yang.

Trivia

• As of August 2009, more than 3.2 million Kyrii's have been created , placing them 31th in popularity out of 54 Neopets. They are also featured in 102 different items.
• In the Neopets TCG, Kyrii are associated with the element of Fire.
• Kyrii Day is on August 29.
• An art redesign took place on August 29, 2005.
• There is a Battledome item called the Kyrii Golden Apple of Healing, yet Kyrii are allergic to apples.

See also

• Famous Kyrii: Admiral Kyrwinne, Advisor Wessle, Capara, Ciona Broan, David Fuzio, Eleus Batrin, Island Mystic, Jacques, Jazan, Karai, Krell Vitor, Kyruggi, Spectral Elemental, Stan, Tavi, Yurius, Z-4B Goalinator
• Games: Better Than You, Caption Competition, Cheat!, Defender Trainer, Food Club, Grand Theft Ummagine, NeoQuest I, NeoQuest II, Rink Runner

External links

• Neopets Description: The Kyrii, What is a Kyrii?
• Pronunciation: Kyrii - ki-ree
• Rainbow Pool: Kyrii
• Neopedia: Jacques, Advisor Wessle, Battledecks, Sabre-X, The Little Nipper Shopkeeper, Mrs. Prenderghast, Capara the Kyrii, Armada, Gourmet Club, Grand Theft Ummagine, The Grey Faerie, Illusen, the earth faerie
• Gallery of Heroes: Jacques
• NeoDeck: Glug Glug Jones, Capara, Kyruggi, Island Mystic, Ryshiki, Eleus Batrin, Advisor Wessle, Amazonian Kyrii, Jannen, Spectral Elemental, Kyrii Sorceror, Stan the Kyrii
• Neopets TCG: Yellow Kyrii, Kyrii Thief, Kyrii Explorer, Red Kyrii, Yellow Kyrii (2nd Print)
• Caption Competition: #23, #24, #52, #54, #110, #125, #131, #183, #210, #230, #251, #236, #251, #256, #258, #262, #270, #342, #352, #364, #436, #457, #491, #542, #570, #571, #576, #580, #585, #604, #608, #634, #639, #653, #654, #655, #704, #705, #712, #725, #734, #735, #760, #796, #822
• How To Draw: The Kyrii, Jazan
• Editorial: 24, 31, 41, 55, 66, 75, 76, 83, 91, 108, 137, 151, 179, 189, 196, 198, 200, 206, 217, 224, 225, 228, 241, 244, 259
• Neopets Poems: Kyrii Day Special 2006
• Storytelling Competition: 80, 131, 139
• Pet Spotlight: 182, 319, 357, 530, 604, 669
• Art Gallery: Kyrii Day 2003 #1, Kyrii Day 2003 #2, Kyrii Day 2005 #1, Kyrii Day 2005 #2, Kyrii Day 2005 #3, Kyrii Day 2006
• Fun Images - Kyrii
• IDB: Kyrii Profile