Neopets' Birthday Special

Pandora’s Poem
by skeletonic

It’s been two years of festive fun!
And my job has just begun;
I’m Pandora, the light blue Faellie
And the gifts I bring are really quite jolly.

First, there are paint brushes — oh my, my!
You can classically dazzle like stars in the sky.
There are also some avatars, and dare I say:
Some are retired; truly, the ones that got away. 

Maybe you prefer to fight like some brute,
Well, I’ve also got plenty of weapons to boot! 
Or maybe you prefer to style your pets.
With my Neocash items, you’ll surely be set. 

Oh! And your stamp album! Just you wait…
All are high value; oh it must be fate! 
If none of these piques your interest, well, instead:
There are plenty of books to be read. 

Perhaps you are hungry (my news is good): 
We have delicious morsels of food! 
Regardless of taste, I have what you need:
A very happy 26th birthday indeed!

Neopian Nostalgia
by spidero

We’ve been in Neopia twenty six years,
Making great memories and Neofriends dear
Through guilds and games and puzzling plots
Including several wars, all bravely fought.

From the days of the Ski Lodge mystery
And discovering Meridell out of history,
To watching Faerieland fall from the sky
And battling Voidlings - time really does fly!

"Do you remember when," we ask once more,
Citing trivia and theories and Neopets lore.
We recall yellow sidebars, Lenny Conundrum,
Amusement parks, and the Habitarium.

We were here for it all, year after year,
And now we look back with fondness and cheer.
So come spin the wheel; you deserve a prize:
Rare weapons or stats to make your pet wise!

Else maybe a stamp, a new food to try,
Or even an avatar from days gone by.
And if what you’re seeking, you do not now win,
Please come back tomorrow and spin it again!

Happy Birthday Neopets!
by togepwi

In a blink of an eye,
Twenty six years have passed by
Look how much we've grown!
What a wonderful milestone!

Today we celebrate
A birthday so great
Neopians everywhere rejoice
With such pride in our voice!

Join all the festivities!
There's so many activities
Get food, go dance, play a game
Anything you can name!

There's plenty of food to share
So come grab a chair
Eat a slice of delicious cake
Or grab a milkshake!

Enjoy yourself at this event
To your heart's content
Embrace the good times and smile
commemorate Neopets in style!

Thanks for the Nostalgia
by sierrasiobhan

In 26 years
Neo's changed a lot
Through lots of updates
And numerous plots

Its amazing to see
How much its grown
The trees that bloomed
From the seeds its sewn

I played Neopets
When I was young
Now as an adult
To nostalgia I've clung

So glad I came back
I'm happy to be here
And to celebrate Neo
A whole 'nother year

A big Happy Birthday
to Neo I say
Thanks for being here
Still so fun to play

Happy 26th Birthday, Neopets!
by weiyannn

It’s that time of the year,
No, not Christmas, not that! 
It’s time for some birthday cheer,
So put on your party hat! 

26 years of so much fun,
So let’s all get together to play.
Another year around the sun,
And I know I’m here to stay. 

From the Battle of Meridell,
To the Fall of Faerieland,
I’ve seen the darkness quelled,
And Neopians still stand. 

The Snowager still slumbers and wakes,
The Wheel of Excitement still spins. 
Our items still get donated to Team Kiko Lake,
Though the Altador Cup another team wins. 

Adee can always count on me,
To help her out of the Ice Cream Machine. 
I’ll look upon the Money Tree,
And await the day he returns to green. 

So much has happened in 26 years,
And Neopets remains my friend.
Wipe away all those tears, 
And play Neopets till the end.

Happy Birthday Neopets!
by bilbong2391

Look at those colours
Is that an Anniversary Paint Brush?
What's it doing on the ground?
It's Neopets Birthday all day long!

What new items would you prefer to see?
A birthday goodie bag?
Perhaps a new cupcake?
Or a new slice of birthday cake?

Look at the NC mall
New items can be seen
It's a new birthday goodie bag!
Waiting to be claimed for free!

The Wheel of Celebration
I will spin with all intention
Will I win a retired avatar?
Or a shiny Battledome weapon?

Will we see a new collectible?
Do you prefer some brand new wearables?
Would you like a birthday stamp?
Or a new gourmet snack?

It's a Neopets Birthday Party!
Is that a Void theme birthday cake?
There's no need for a Grey cupcake
It's the time to celebrate!

Happy Birthday Neopets!
by thomaswilliams123

Neopets' birthday is finally here!
Everyone give a big ole cheer!
A celebration for fun and friends,
So many years it feels like it never ends! 

Another year with our Neopets by our side,
Some Neofriends we've made and some said goodbye.
Nostalgia brings us back each time,
We remember all the joy we find! 

Spin the wheel of celebration, have some cake!
Another wonderful year on Neopets we'll make!
Have fun playing day after day!
Spin the Wheel of celebration aye! 

Win a prize from it or maybe win two!
Old retired avatars won't make us blue
You can win a stamp or gourmet food!
And you can make money too!

Another Trip 'Round the Sun
by noileh

Today we celebrate
Another trip 'round the sun
Let's take a look back
To the days of year 1

Year 1 was so short!
The news didn't exist
We don't know much of what happened
But you get the gist

Years 2 through 5
Were a glorious time
Full of new pets, colours, and lands
And even a Ski Lodge-based crime!

Years 6 through 10
Wow, what can we say?
Plots, events, and friendships
Are how we filled our day

Years 11 through 15
Gave us all sort of new games to play
From Habitarium to Petpet Park
Which are sadly now gone, much to our dismay

Years 16 through 20
Brought the "Neopocalypse"
And the Ghoul Catchers app
Plus lots of fun times, aboard Dr. Landelbrot's ship

Years 21 through 26
Were full of change
And have left us in a Void
Which is really quite strange

And now here we are
Year 27 brand new
What will this year bring?
I can't wait to find out – how about you?

Today I Am…
by surging

Today I am 10 and it’s early Year 3
A friend’s sister shows us an unknown site
I have my grandmother send a fax, I find friends
I’m learning the possibilities of the Internet

Today I am 13 and it’s late Year 5
I cannot get into my account for some reason
I don’t care since I’m a teenager
I’m too grown up for these things

Today I am 14 and it’s early Year 7
Real life is hard, I join again for familiarity
I then turn 15 and do the Lost Desert Plot
I’m hooked and comforted all at once

Today I am 17 and it is summertime Year 10
I need to pick a college and a career
But my Neopets make it less scary to grow up
We go off to college together and learn

Today I am 22 and it’s early Year 15
I make a terrifying real life plan
But my Neopets and Neofriends are there
Everything is okay, but I get too busy to play daily

Today I am 26 and it’s late Year 18
Real life is even busier, grad school is hard
I find my nightly comfort dressing up my Neopets
They’ve been with me for so long now

Today I am 30 and it’s mid-Year 22
The whole world is quiet and unknown
But Neopia remains loud and familiar
Thankful for the stability these previous months

Today I am 35 and it’s the start of Year 27
I cannot believe how long we’ve been together
I am reflecting on growing up and growing old
My beloved Neopets have been there through it all

Bringing Home the Cake
by shenkuun

Three little Meepits carry a birthday cake, 
Neopia Central needs it delivered with haste. 
Time is ticking, they mustn't be late, 
For today marks an important date. 

Today's the big day, Neopians gather around, 
To celebrate many incredible years. 
The Meepits make their way via ground, 
And begin to sing and cheer. 

The Meepits grew tired from the trip, 
The distance of travel was daunting. 
They fought the urge to look at the drip, 
Of all the delicious frosting. 

They glared at one another with suspicion, 
For a second, they thought they were doomed. 
Remembering the importance of the mission, 
They ignored their hunger and and zoomed. 

Scents of chocolate filled the air, 
The Meepits didn't stand a chance. 
They devoured the cake and blankly stared, 
At each other and did a little dance. 

The Meepits arrived full and wide-eyed, 
Cake-less, making Neopians mutter. 
Defending themselves, they plead and cried, 
But luckily, Neopians had another! 

"To Neopets!", one Kacheek boasted, 
"We celebrate Neopets today!"
"To Neopets", a Shoyru echoed and toasted, 
Meepits sure love a birthday!

Wheel of Celebration
by lynnrules118108

It's that time of year again, 
Anticipation high.
The Wheel of Celebration 
spins some joy into our lives.

There's amazing possibilities
No matter the player you are:
A stamp, some stats, a map piece,
Or a retired avatar!

We watch it quickly turning,
We hold our breath and wait.
Our fingers are tightly crossed
For the prize we think most great.

But the prize is only half of things,
We share after we spin
On the boards or in our guilds
Celebrating each others wins!

The Wheel brings us together
Through the lows and through the highs,
But the joy we spend on Neopets
Is everyone's real prize!

"Happy birthday, Neopets!",
Neopians brightly cheer.
We can't wait to celebrate 
And spin into another year!

The Party Crasher
by _myst_queen

The party was decorated and the candles were bright, 
All the sharply-wrapped gifts stacked perfectly right,
Then a cackle rang out, and guests stopped with a shiver,
The presents were gone and the Pant Devil took flight. 

He darted through Neohomes, swift as the breeze,
Bows and ribbons trailing behind him with ease,
The guests gave chase, though they weren’t as quick,
And the thief loves attention as much as the seize.

A faerie rushed in with a spellbook held tight,
But the chants came out scrambled, not the right rite!
Confetti and sparklers exploded every which way,
And all the guests blinked up at the rainbow-tinted light.

Finally the blue menace was cornered with nowhere to roam,
And he dropped every gift with a defeated groan,
The guests gathered them back, and the party went on,
Because Neopets turns twenty-six, and we celebrate its home!

When It’s Neopets’ Birthday
by fabryce013

When it’s Neopets’ birthday, there’s plenty to do,
Log in, visit the news, there are many celebrations coming through.
So get your piece of cake and come with me,
To find out what birthday wonders there will be.

Every morning spin the Wheel of Celebration,
Try your luck and cheer with no hesitation. 
There are books, stamps, and trinkets waiting for you to win,
Maybe even a shiny avatar, so go on, let the fun begin!

What do we have here? Some NC just for you,
Maybe go to the Mall and pick a fancy item or two.
While you're there you will find interesting limited delights,
There are new Capsules and Anniversary Styles shining in showroom lights.

Piece by piece, the Birthday Map unfolds,
Follow its riddles and track the path to festive ancient gold.
Play your favourite games and watch your bank account increase,
Earn a new trophy and a goodie bag, joys that will never cease.

When festivities end and confetti falls from the sky,
Remember all the little joys that gently passed by
From fun gifts to special quests, new thrills will always appear,
So when the celebrations return, make sure to join again next year!

Have Some Classic Fun!
by cibola

Today we're celebrating Neopets,
Our favourite place to play.
From games to chats, guilds to trades,
We still gather every day.

So how should we celebrate?
Let's have some classic fun.
There are many things that we can do
That have been around since day one.

Let's stop by the Money Tree,
Why not grab something cute?
You may mostly find junk there today,
Or perhaps an Old Rotten Boot.

Maybe we're lucky today,
So let's spin a wheel!
Excitement, misfortune, monotony,
Celebration may make you squeal!

Let's do some quick shopping,
How about the Book, Food, or Magic Shop?
Perhaps the post office, but beware!
Hefty Neopoints you may drop.

Step up the competition,
Let's play a classic game!
Everyone loves Meerca Chase,
It helped Neopets come to fame.

The list could go on and on,
But alas we come to an end.
Happy 26th Birthday, Neopets!
Don't forget to hug your Neofriend.

Sparkler Birthday Cake
by precious_katuch14

Happy birthday, Neopets!
Time to celebrate,
We've got just the thing -
A Sparkler Birthday Cake!

Icing topped with sprinkles,
Cake adorned with macarons,
This cake did not skimp
On the decorations!

And we're not yet done,
This cake just gets better.
Light it up, light it up,
Bring out the sparklers!

Sparkler Birthday Cake,
A one of a kind treat,
For when you cut it up,
Inside are more sweets!

(But a word of advice,
Exercise due caution -
Once the sparklers are lit,
Supervise younger Neopians!)

Cheers to Twenty-Six Years (and more)
by chai7705

Long, long ago - by many, many years
Twenty-six, if you want exact
We've surpassed many trials and faced many fears
Together with one common pact

From that very first time on Create-a-Pet
Or first step in the Neopian Pound
We promised to care for and love who we met:
The Neopet friends that we found

Beginning with Storing, and through all Advents
Months Sleeping, Awakening, and Running
Each first of Eating testing our common sense
And warm Huntings, Relaxings, and Swimmings

Hiding and Gathering and Collecting, all, too
We lived them together in kind
Would you dare to ask - 'together with who?'
Of course, Neopets by our side!

Plot after plot, collabs and events
Games and Neofriends come and gone
It was well worth the time and the love that we spent
With loyal Neopets to count on

Let's all look back, wax nostalgia and fond
For the fun and the friendships we shared
Because twenty-six years sure makes a strong bond
Few others can hardly compare

Then look forward together at the next year to be
And hope that there's many, many more
With a promise to our Neopets, "Together, you and me"
And all happiness (and birthdays) we could wish for!