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News

8th Feb: Hmm, two potential new annual events in the news today... Wraith Day and the return of the Faerie Quest Event. This is the first instance of Wraith Day and while it could turn into an annual celebration like Grey Day and Mutant Day it could also easily be a one-off. I have sent in a question to the Editorial in the hope of receiving an answer on the subject.

The Faerie Quest Event is another thing entirely: It happened last year, following Faerieland's fall to Neopia after the TFR plot, the concept being that they needed help in rebuilding Faerieland. Now one year later and that world is still looking cracked in places, so fair enough to repeat it, but it can't go on forever, can it? The reparations have got to be finished at some point. That said, this year little has been mentioned about this event being to help repair the place; the announcement in the news didn't mention it at all, but said that 'Daily Faerie Quests are back!', which makes me wonder if they do intend it to be annual event... Unless we're offered any more info I think I'd rather wait until the end of this year's event, to see if they declare Faerieland fully fixed or not, before predicting this to be annual (and writing an entry for it) or otherwise.

3rd Feb: As some of you might have noticed, the layout has reversed. Now the list of events is on the left while the information and navigation is on the right. This was suggested by someone on Wednesday's advertising topic on the HC - I hate to refer to them as 'someone' but I can't remember the username. Anyway, they thought it would be more intuitive to have the first thing one reads (the welcome message and then perhaps the list's entry titles) on the left of the screen, since a lot of people (most people?) read left-to-right. After some consideration I had to agree. [C:]

1st Feb: Hello, February! I have updated the month indicator in the Navigation and will be advertising TEC on the HC later, as is now my custom for the first of a new month - to list the coming events.

26th Jan: I have now added 'external link' icons, thanks to Esomera for helping figure out how to code them. [=D] While naturally no links are leading off Neopets, these icons will instead indicate when a link leads off The Expanded Calendar. (You can see rather a lot of them in the Sitely section, for example.) I've been thinking some type of indicator could be useful for a while now, since one could easily expect some of these 'external' links to lead to one of TEC's own entries when in fact they don't.

11th Jan: Ah, the Neopies is back for its fourth year. I have now looked over and edified its entry. [=3]

1st Jan 2012: Hello to 2012 and Year 14! Usually the new year coming along only requires me to change the year in the copyright notices on my sites, but with TEC there were a few more bits and pieces to remember to change: Alone with updating the navigation's month indicator, I have updated which dates such things as third Wednesdays and first and second Sundays fall on. And changed the year at the top of the page. And found out when NT Issue 550 is going to be. [=D] If I've missed anything, do please tell.

13th Dec: With the return of the Holiday Dream Neopet Giveaway it can now be considered an annual event so now has an entry. [C=]

2nd Dec: It looks like the Snowager is hibernating at the moment - a new occurrence. I'm told you can try to steal some treasure every few hours, and this looks likely to continue for the month, since it is linked to at the Winter Starlight Celebration page.

1st Dec: Navigation's month indicator moved to December. Also, you may have noticed TEC's images are back - this is because I finally gave up on the hosting site I was using and found new. Sorry I took so long about that. [n.n;]

22nd Nov: The Games Master Challenge is back! And ooh, it's different. [=O] This, to my delight, required a whole new paragraph to be added to the GMC's entry.

15th Nov: Happy Birthday, Neopets! Don't forget to check out Neo's birthday entry to see what the celebrations involve. There's also a free goodie bag available in the NC Mall, but I don't think it has happened before so I can't be confident it will happen again; hence it not being added to the entry. [n.n]

7th Nov: TEC is six months old today, having been launched on the 7th May. [=D]

6th Nov: Guddi6 has pointed out the lack of Neotitle information in the Account Age secton. Unfortunately my usual sources for info aren't all in accordance with each other on this topic, so I may have to do some data collecting of my own. [=)]

1st Nov: Added the end date for this year's Haunted Faire and have moved the navigation's month indicator.

31st Oct: Updated the Haunted Faire entry with info about Saskia's Masks of Dread. Happy Halloween, by the way.

18th Oct: Updated the entries for Poogle Day and Jetsam Day with this year's release numbers.

13th Oct: Since the Haunted Faire has returned for a second year I have now given it it's own entry separate from the Halloween entry. [=3]

8th Oct: Much to my disappointment, TNT have stated in the Editorial (NT Issue 515) that the Nox Memorial Day was a 'one-time event, not a recurring annual event'. [=(] Have now removed the entry.

5th Oct: New entry - Nox Memorial Day! Plus I have now removed the temporary entry about the free training for Peophin, Ruki, Blumaroo and Meerca pets, and this news section now scrolls like it ought to. [C:]

4th Oct: Advertised on the Help Chat yesterday. Now listed at Dragon's Lair.

1st Oct: It's now October, so the navigation's month indicator has been moved. [=)]

29th Sept: Listed at Epcot Directory.

28th Sept: A Small List has ranked TEC second in their 'Reference' category. [C=]

18th Sept: Updated some of the Limited Edition pet entries with newer info on how many have been released on their days.

7th Sept: Added an entry for the scheduled Free Training for Peophin, Ruki, Blumaroo and Meerca, even though this is not an annual event.

2nd Sept: Moved the month indicator to September.

27th Aug: Added TNT's editorial statement about this year's lack of Style Showdown to that event's entry.

22nd Aug: Listed at Affinity.

9th Aug: Ah... If you're wondering why there are stray Slorgs around the page, I'm afraid that's because they've escaped from their hatchery. Sorry about that! [n.n] Just keep an eye on the floor so you don't slip on the slime. Oh and if you want to help us recover them then please go ahead and report them to the Hub. Thanks!

1st Aug: Moved the indicator on the navigation to August.

Daylight Saving Time

Neopia observes daylight saving time (the practice of temporarily advancing clocks during the summertime so that afternoons have more daylight and mornings have less). Since Neopets' headquarters are located in California, Neopian Standard Time (NST) follows the same daylight saving time as Pacific Standard Time (PST).

• Daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday of March. Clocks are turned forward an hour at 02:00 am NST.
• Daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday of November. Clocks are turned backward an hour at 02:00 am NST.

Monthly Freebies For You

The Freebies For You page can be visited every month for 2,000 np and a cheap food item per Neopet. Its months go by the months of the year, as opposed to a month in time; e.g. you could collect your monthly freebies on Jan 31st and then again on Feb 1st.

3rd Day - Half-Price Day

Half-Price Day takes place twelve times a year, on the 3rd of the month. It was first introduced in Y3 (2001).

It is the day most Neopian shops set all their items at half-price, but there are a number of exceptions to this custom: user shops, the Hidden Tower, Almost Abandoned Attic, General Store, Neohome Superstore, Igloo Garage Sale, Smuggler's Cove, Little Nippers and NC Mall are all excluded.

3rd Wednesday - Hidden Tower Discount Day

As the third Wednesday of the month, today offers users whose accounts are 60+ months a 3% discount at the Hidden Tower.

Key Quest Seasonal Prizes

The prizes received through redeeming Key Quest keys are themed to suit the season, see below for approximate dates.

• Feb-Mar: Chocolate / Valentine's
• Apr-Aug: Spring / Easter
• Aug-Sept: Summer
• Oct-Nov: Halloween
• Dec-Jan: Winter

Neopian Times Special Issues

The Neopian Times observes a number of Neopia's holidays. As long as enough related works are accepted then the issue falling on the Friday before or after the holiday will feature a specially themed layout. Writers and artists contributing to these issues may also receive an item prize alongside their trophy. The 50th issues are treated similarly.

• 550th Issue: June 15th, 2012

• Sloth Appreciation Day
• Jhudora Day
• Valentine's Day
• Illusen Day
• April Fool's Day
• Easter
• Grey Day
• Fyora Day
• Petpet Appreciation Day
• Annual Usuki Doll Convention
• Mutant Day
• The Annual Chocolate Ball
• Halloween
• Neopets' Birthday
• Day of Giving

Festival of Neggs

The notion of celebrating Neopia's neggs began in Y12 (2010) and was led by Kari, the Negg Faerie. The Festival may be considered to have superseded the Neggtacular Springtime Celebration (hosted by Rosie) of 2009.

In 2010 the festivities stretched from March 15th to April 12th. In 2011 they were from April 6th to May 5th.

The Festival has involved Neopians in a variety of negg-related activities, giving out many items and other awards.

The Neopian Times holds a Special Issue that coincides with Easter.

January - The Neopies

The Neopies is an annual awards ceremony during which Neopians can vote in various categories (such as Best New Paint Brush or Best New Game) to determine the highs and lows of the previous year and earn daily items or neopoints for the trouble. It was first held in Y11 (2009).

• 2012: Jan 11th-30th
• 2011: Jan 11th-[when?]
• 2010: Jan 12th-[when?]
• 2009: Jan 28th-[when?]

3rd Jan - Aisha Day

The Aisha (eye-sha) has been around since Y0.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

6th Jan - Gnorbu Day (a.k.a. Gnorbu Shearing Day)

The Gnorbu (nore-boo) was introduced to Neopia in Y8 (2006).

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items. Also, the text on their petlookups is temporarily changed from '[petname] the [colour] Gnorbu' to '[petname] the [colour] ShearedGnorbu'.

11th Jan - Buzz Day (a.k.a. Festival of Buzz)

The Buzz (buzz) was introduced to Neopia in Y2 (2000). Its first design was called the Fleye.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

14th Jan - Sloth Appreciation Day

The day on which Neopia's most well-known evil mastermind, Dr. Frank Sloth, demands appreciation. Sloth has been known to take over the news on this day to ensure full obedience.

Today the I *heart* Sloth avatar can be obtained by completing the test at the Mind Control Laboratory.

The Neopian Times holds a Special Issue in observance of this day.

16th Jan - Elephante Day

The Elephante (ellie-fant) was introduced to Neopia in Y2 (2000).

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

29th Jan - Kacheek Day

The Kacheek (ka-cheek) has been around since Y0. They were originally known as the Badeek.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

3rd Feb - Zafara Day

The Zafara (zaff-ah-ra) was introduced in Y2 (2000).

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

4th Feb - Jhudora Day

Jhudora is known for being a Dark Faerie of particular intelligence and for the series of quests she offers Neopians.

Her day is celebrated with a news post that usually introduces several new Jhudora-themed items and with text on the frontpage being coloured purple. Due to her troubled relationship with Illusen, somebody makes sure that it is impossible to do the Earth Faerie's quests on Jhudora Day. The 'Evil Jhudora' avatar can be obtained today by completing any one of Jhudora's quests.

12th Feb - Lenny Day (a.k.a. Lenny Festival)

The Lenny (len-ee) has been around since Y0.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

14th Feb - Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day on Neopia is celebrated with a news post in which various Valentine-themed items may be introduced. For years 12 and 13 the NC Mall has released the Golden Heart Valentine Goodie Bag and the Hearts Valentine Goodie Bag respectively, both free for anyone to claim.

The 'Valentine's Day' site theme can be obtained today by sending or receiving the item 'A Mysterious Valentines Card'. Both sender and recipient receive the theme. The item, having been used, disappears.

The 'Valentine Chia' avatar can be obtained today by sending a specific NeoGreeting to someone: Type 'I Love You' in the keyword search and find the greeting that features a puppyblew with a rose in its mouth. You can send to yourself.

The Neopian Times holds a Special Issue in observance of this day.

18th Feb - Chia Day (a.k.a. Chocolate Chia Day)

The Chia (chee-ah) has been around since Y0.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

21st Feb - Tonu Day

The Tonu (ton-oo) was introduced in Y4 (2002).

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

As a Limited Edition pet, the Tonu is not constantly available for creation at Create-A-Pet. Limited Edition pets are usually released on their pet days, but the Tonu is an exception. Instead, they are available far more frequently - possibly whenever the Giant Omelette is gone [confirm?], which tends to happen at some point every day.

22nd Feb - Mynci Day

The Mynci (mwn-sea) has been around since Y0, though it was originally known as the Mellish. The name Mynci is derived from the Welsh 'mwnci', which itself means 'monkey'.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

March - Daily Dare

An annual event beginning in Y9 (2007) in which Neopians play a different game for every day of the month. Beating the scores of AAA, Abigail and Lulu can earn daily item prizes and, at the end, trophies.

In 2010 the Daily Dare was half a month early, stretching from February 11th to March 14th, but this anomaly has not reoccurred.

March - Gadgadsbogen

The Gadgadsbogen festivities are an annual celebration of how fruits and berries come and go from Mystery Island. Every year a number of items stocking at the Tropical Food Shop are retired and replaced with newly-discovered fruits and berries.

The 'Gadgadsbogen!' avatar can be obtained on March 4th by viewing the Neopedia entry Trickster Llugh and the Legend of Gadgadsbogen.

The date a Gadgadsbogen-themed news post can be expected tends to fluctuate, so its history is shown below.

• 2011: 9th Mar
• 2010: 25th Mar
• 2009: 11th Mar
• 2008: 5th Mar
• 2007: 7th Mar
• 2006: 7th Mar
• 2005: 4th Mar
• 2004: 4th Mar
• 2003: 4th Mar
• 2002: 12th Mar
• 2001: 10/11th Mar

2nd Mar - Uni Day

The Uni (you-nee) has been around since Y0.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

3rd Mar - Cancelled due to lack of interest

The first instance of March 3rd being cancelled was in 2004, when TNT explained that, since they were updating the times that daily content was released, the 3rd would essentially be cancelled. Following this they have continued to announce March 3rd's cancellation most years, citing 'a lack of interest' as a joke.

Nothing that should otherwise happen on March 3rd - such as Half-Price Day or your birthday - is in any way affected by this.

6th Mar - Gelert Day

The Gelert (gell-ert) has been around since Y2 (2000), though it was originally known as the Polyup. Gelert is the name of a highly loyal legendary dog, the story of whom is retold here.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

14th Mar - Scorchio Day

The Scorchio (scorch-ee-oh) has been around since Y0.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

17th Mar - Illusen Day

Illusen is an Earth Faerie known for her kind and gentle nature and for the series of quests she offers Neopians.

Her day is celebrated with a news post that usually introduces several new Illusen-themed items. Due to her troubled relationship with Jhudora, somebody makes sure that it is impossible to do the Dark Faerie's quests on Illusen Day. The 'Illusen Doll' avatar can be obtained today by completing any one of Illusen's quests.

The Neopian Times holds a Special Issue in observance of this day.

22nd Mar - Chomby Day (a.k.a. Chomby Carnival)

The Chomby (chom-bee) was introduced the day Tyrannia was discovered, in Y3 (2001), and was released for creation the following day.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

As a Limited Edition pet, the Chomby is not constantly available for creation at Create-A-Pet. Limited Edition pets are usually released on their pet days and Chombies are reliable in this respect. As an example of numbers, 30,000 of them were released on their day in 2011.

1st Apr - April Fool's Day

TNT has kept up a tradition of pulling a prank on Neopians every year, with widely varying effects. Plus, since Quiguki Armageddon of Y6 (2004) the 'Quiguki April Fools' avatar can be obtained by viewing the news once the prank has been taken down.

• 2011: Diseased Neopets
• 2010: Battledome 3D & Prank Warehouse
• 2009: Plantopia & Failing Economy
• 2008: Neo.Buddy (Beta)
• 2007: Battledome Closed
• 2006: Neocharge
• 2005: 50 New Neopets
• 2004: Quiguki Armageddon
• 2003: Neopetz
• 2002: The Pant Devil
• 2001: Neopet Makeovers

For an indepth history visit Neopets April Fools.

Writers and artists of The Neopian Times have been known to get together and pull their own pranks:

• 2011: Lutari Island
• 2010: Moustaches
• 2009: Goldrun
• 2007: Faerie Wars

The Neopian Times itself holds a Special Issue in observance of this day.

2nd Apr - Shoyru Day

The Shoyru (shoy-roo) was introduced in Y2 (2000).

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

8-10th Apr - Easter Cybunny Avatar Days

The 'Easter Cybunny' avatar can be obtained on the 8th, 9th or 10th of April by sending the Easter NeoGreeting to someone. You can send to yourself.

14th Apr - Grey Day

Grey Day originated as a 'random theme' for the news of April 14th, Y6 (2004) and has since become an annual celebration. It introduces Grey-themed items and often the Grey colour for either one or two species of Neopet.

The Neopian Times holds a Special Issue in observance of this day.

16th Apr - Krawk Day

The Krawk ([pronunciation?]) was introduced in Y4 (2002).

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

The Krawk is the only pet never released to Create-A-Pet and must be created by other methods. They are not available on their pet day.

19th Apr - Lutari Day

The Lutari (loo-tar-ree) was introduced in Y8 (2006), although Mr. Chipper preceded their arrival by a year and a half.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

As a Limited Edition pet, the Lutari is not constantly available for creation at Create-A-Pet. After an initial release on their day in 2006, they (along with access to Lutari Island) then became exclusive to users of a now defunct mobile phone service. Since then they have been released on their days in 2009 and 2011. As an example of numbers, 14,000 of them became available during the 2011 release.

22nd Apr - Kougra Day

The Kougra (koo-gra) was introduced in Y2 (2000), coinciding with the discovery of Mystery Island.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

27th Apr - Cybunny Day (a.k.a. Cybunny Carnival)

The Cybunny (sigh-bun-ee) was introduced in Y2 (2000).

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

As a Limited Edition pet, the Cybunny is not constantly available for creation at Create-A-Pet. Limited Edition pets are usually released on their pet days and Cybunnies are reliable in this respect. As an example of numbers, 20,000 of them were released on their day in 2011.

2nd May - Lupe Day

The Lupe (loop) was introduced in Y2 (2000). The name 'Lupe' is derived from the Latin 'lupus', which itself means 'wolf'.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

4th May - Hissi Day

The Hissi ([pronunciation?]) was introduced in Y7 (2005).

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

As a Limited Edition pet, the Hissi is not constantly available for creation at Create-A-Pet. Limited Edition pets are usually released on their pet days and Hissi are reliable in this respect. As an example of numbers, 30,000 of them were released on their day in 2010 and 19,000 were released in 2011.

12th May - Tyrannian Victory Day

Tyrannian Victory Day has been celebrated since the Tyrannian Invasion plot in Y3 (2001). A news post introduces new Tyrannia-related items and sometimes the Tyrannian colour for another species of Neopet.

14th May - Moehog Day

The Moehog (mo-hog) was introduced in Y2 (2000).

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

25th May - Koi Day

The Koi (coy) was introduced in Y2 (2000). It was not originally Limited Edition and only became so after Maraqua was destroyed by a gargantuan whirlpool ten months later.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

As a Limited Edition pet, the Koi is not constantly available for creation at Create-A-Pet. Limited Edition pets are usually released on their pet days and Koi are reliable in this respect. As an example of numbers, 17,000 of them were released on their day in 2010 and 20,000 were released in 2011.

28th May - Yurble Day

The Yurble (yer-bul) was introduced in Y6 (2004).

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

The Altador Cup

The Altador Cup was first introduced in Y8 (2006), shortly after the Altador Plot finished. It is an annual sporting tournament in which teams from the various lands compete against one another in the game of Yooyuball. Users can participate by choosing a team and playing the Yooyuball-related games to earn points for that team. Prizes have included trophies, avatars, a prize shop and a site theme.

The 'Altador Cup Player' avatar has been obtainable by achieving Rank One during the Cup since ACIII.

The dates of the previous tournaments and their winners are listed below.

• ACVI: 1st Jun - 11th Jul, Virtupets
• ACV: 27th May - 6th Jul, Lost Desert
• ACIV: 2nd Jun - 7th Jul, Krawk Island
• ACIII: 17th Jun - 21st Jul, Roo Island
• ACII: 1st Jun - 9th Jul, Darigan Citadel
• ACI: 3rd Jun - 6th Jul, Haunted Woods

2nd Jun - Fyora Day

Fyora the Faerie Queen has ruled Faerieland for 'as long as anyone can remember'. She is very powerful and is generally considered an excellent queen. She runs the Hidden Tower and is one of the faeries known to give out quests through Random Events.

Her day is celebrated with a faerie/Fyora themed news post, which sometimes introduces the Faerie colour for another species of Neopet.

The Neopian Times holds a Special Issue in observance of this day.

6th Jun - JubJub Day

The JubJub (jub-jub) has been around since Y0, although it was originally known as the JibJib.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

8th Jun - Petpet Appreciation Day

The Petpet Protection League declared the first Petpet Appreciation Day in Y7 (2005). The day is celebrated with a news post, usually introducing a number of petpet-related items.

The Neopian Times holds a Special Issue in observance of this day.

13th Jun - Quiggle Day

The Quiggle (qwig-gull) was introduced in Y2 (2000), although it was originally known as the Frogstomp.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

15th Jun - Nimmo Day

The Nimmo (nimm-oh) has been around since Y0.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

19th Jun - Kau Day

The Kau (cow) has been around since Y0, though it was originally known as the Macy Gray.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

28th Jun - Acara Day (a.k.a. Acara Aquatic Festival)

The Acara (ack-ah-ra) was introduced in Y2 (2000), though it was originally known as the Tigren.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

3rd Jul - Flotsam Day

The Flotsam (flot-sam) has been around since Y0. Flotsam is a word meaning 'debris floating in a river or sea, in particular fragments from a shipwreck'. It became Limited Edition in 2001, but was replaced in this respect by the Jetsam only two months later.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

11th Jul - Ixi Day

The Ixi (ix-ee) was introduced in Y4 (2002).

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

12th Jul - Tuskaninny Day

The Tuskaninny (tusk-a-nin-ee) has been around since Y0 [confirm?].

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

17th Jul - Kiko Day

The Kiko (kee-koh) has been around since Y0.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

As a Limited Edition pet, the Kiko is not constantly available for creation at Create-A-Pet. Limited Edition pets are usually released on their pet days and Kikos are reliable in this respect. As an example of numbers, 20,000 of them were released on their day in 2011.

17th Jul - NC Mall's Birthday

The NC Mall came to be in Y9 (2007), after less than three weeks of Open Beta. Its birthday is announced in the news and has been celebrated with the release of Birthday Mystery Capsules, Birthday Gift Box Mystery Capsules, Birthday Gift Boxes and Birthday Grams, as well as a number of free Goodie Bags. The Mall's third birthday, in Y12 (2010), included among its free Goodie Bags one that was only available through the Elite Boutique.

26th Jul - Peophin Day

The Peophin (pee-oh-fin) has been around since Y2 (2000).

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

29th Jul - Ruki Day

The Ruki (roo-kee) was introduced in Y6 (2004).

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

30th Jul - Discovery of Meridell

Meridell was introduced to Neopia through the Champions of Meridell plot in Y4 (2002) and its discovery has been celebrated ever since. A news post usually introduces a number of new Meridell-related items.

August - Chef Bonju Avatar

The 'Blumaroo - Chef Bonju' avatar can only be obtained in the month of August. The three items Orange Juice, Gourmet Cooking for your Pet and Blumaroo Steak must be mixed at the Mystery Island Cooking Pot and you must be using the 'Mad About Orange' avatar while doing so.

August - Style Showdown

The Style Showdown is an annual customisation contest first held in Y11 (2009). Its stated aim is to find Neopia's 'Best Dressed' Neopet.

The event awards neopoints every day for voting on the nominees and prizes for the final winners.

In August, 2011, TNT stated in the Editorial for Neopian Times Issue 509 that the Style Showdown would be discontinued until it had been improved or replaced with something better.

• 2010: 30th July - 9th Sept
• 2009: 31st July - 11th Sept

11th Aug - Discovery of Brightvale

Brightvale was introduced to Neopia in Y6 (2004) and its discovery has been celebrated ever since. A news post usually introduces a number of new Brightvale-related items.

18th Aug - Meerca Day

The Meerca (meer-ka) was introduced in Y3 (2001).

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

20th Aug - Annual Usuki Doll Convention

The Annual Usuki Doll Convention (often abbreviated to 'Usukicon') is the most important day of the year for big fans of the Usuki. It has existed since Y3 (2001) and is heralded every year by a news post introducing new Usuki Dolls and Usuki-related items.

Despite implications, there is no actual location in Neopia where you can go to attend the convention.

The Neopian Times holds a Special Issue in observance of this day.

24th Aug - Grundo Day (a.k.a. Grundo Independence Day)

The Grundo (grun-doh) was introduced in Y2 (2000), during the Arrival of Virtupets plot.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

Though not available through Create-A-Pet, Grundos can be created at any time via the Space Adoption Agency.

25th Aug - Mutant Day

Mutant Day originated as a 'random theme' for the news of August 25th, Y6 (2004) and has since become an annual celebration. It introduces Mutant-themed items and often the Mutant colour for either one or two species of Neopet.

Since Dr. Sloth is responsible for the creation of Mutant pets he has been known to take over the news on their day, as well as on his own.

29th Aug - Kyrii Day

The Kyrii (ki-ree) has been around since Y0, though it was originally known as the Fuzio.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

9th Sept - Draik Day

The Draik (drake) was introduced in Y4 (2002).

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

Following an initial release of a limited number, the Draik has not since been available at Create-A-Pet and must be created by other methods. On their day in 2009 they started to release as though they were regular Limited Edition pets, but the release stopped very quickly and TNT stated in the Editorial that it had been an accident.

13th Sept - Techo Day

The Techo (teh-koh) was introduced in Y2 (2000).

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

15th Sept - The Annual Chocolate Ball

The Annual Chocolate Ball is an exclusive, high-toned occasion hosted by the Chocolate Factory since Y5 (2003). It is celebrated with a news post introducing new chocolate-related items and often the Chocolate colour for either one or two species of Neopet (the occasion introduced the Brown colour prior to Chocolate's existence).

Despite implications, there is no actual location in Neopia where you can go to attend the ball.

The Neopian Times holds a Special Issue in observance of this day.

17/20th Sept - Faerie Festival

The Faerie Festival is an annual event where the faeries of Neopia can let their hair down and have a good time. The event had only been celebrated with the Healing Springs faerie being particularly generous (healing all Neopets to full hit points and curing any illnesses) and with a Faerie-themed news post on the 20th of the month since Y6 (2004), but with the fifth festival in Y11 (2009) the celebrations took on a larger scale; from September 17th to October 1st users could participate by completing minor challenges for daily item prizes. The following year's festival appeared to be in the same vein until, three days in, all the Faeries and a pie were turned to stone and The Faeries' Ruin plot commenced.

19th Sept - International Talk Like A Pirate Day

International Talk Like A Pirate Day is a parodic holiday invented in 1995. It is regularly celebrated in Neopia. Although there is rarely mention of it in the news, it is hard to miss on the Neoboards due to the special filter TNT puts into effect for the day. The filter changes many common words into pirate versions, such as 'yes' to 'aye'. To add to the chaos, users posting on the Neoboards do not see the effect the 'pirate filter' has on their own posts; they only see everyone else suddenly speaking like sailors gone bad.

See also: a complete guide to International Talk Like A Pirate Day

19th Sept - Poogle Day (a.k.a. Poogle Parade)

The Poogle (poo-gull) was introduced in Y2 (2000).

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

As a Limited Edition pet, the Poogle is not constantly available for creation at Create-A-Pet. Limited Edition pets are usually released on their pet days and Poogles are reliable in this respect. As an example of numbers, 20,000 of them were released on their day in 2010 and 44,000 were released in 2011.

23rd Sept - Annual Gormball Championships

The Annual Gormball Championships has taken place most years since Y4 (2002). The day is celebrated with a news post introducing new Gormball-related items. Despite implications, the Championships are non-participatory.

25th Sept - Skeith Day

The Skeith (skeeth) has been around since Y0.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

October - Haunted Faire

Some years a small Trick-Or-Treat hunt was held in October, in which users could find Trick-Or-Treat bags in certain spots around Neopia. In Y12 (2010) this idea was expanded upon with the Haunted Faire, a month-long event that introduced the Apple Bobbing daily (which is run by a Gnorbu named Bart). During the 2010 event, Apple Bobbing would (in addition to its usual good and bad prizes) offer users quests that, once completed, awarded various other items or the Lost Desert, Space Station, Mystery Isle, Moltara and Krawk Island Trick-or-Treat Bags.

The Haunted Faire 2011 featured a new method of dispensing the Trick-or-Treat bags: From the 25th users could participate in Masks of Dread, in which a Cybunny named Saskia gifted wearable masks and quests together. Completion of the quests awarded various items and, on the sixth and final quest, awarded the Sidney, Skarl, Gavril, Bonju and Saskia Trick-or-Treat Bags.

Below is a record of when the Haunted Faire has started and finished in previous years.

• 2010: 8th-[date?]
• 2011: 12th-31st

4th Oct - Grarrl Day

The Grarrl (grahl) has been around since Y0.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

5th Oct - Nox Memorial Day

Hubrid Nox's memorial day was first celebrated in Y13, following the villain's demise during The Faeries' Ruin plot the year before (this incident can be seen in the TFR comic, on the second page of Chapter 5). The Memorial Day may have come about due to an Editorial question in Issue 474 of the Neopian Times (4th down).

The day includes a Nox- and TFR-themed news post, which in Y13 also introduced the Ghost colour for the Lutari. Also, a free Castle Nox Corridor of Chance Key 1-Pack became available from the NC Mall.

[NT Editorial Issue 515 stated that this would not be an annual event.]

10th Oct - Eyrie Day

The Eyrie (ear-ree) has been around since Y0, though it was originally known as the Cerpull and then the Tatsu before it became the Eyrie.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

13th Oct - Bori Day

The Bori (bor-ee) was introduced in Y6 (2004), coinciding with the Hannah and the Ice Caves plot.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

16th Oct - Jetsam Day

The Jetsam (jet-sam) has been around since Y0. Jetsam is a word meaning 'articles thrown overboard from a ship or boat in order to lighten the load'. They were not originally Limited Edition, but replaced the Flotsam as such in 2001.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

As a Limited Edition pet, the Jetsam is not constantly available for creation at Create-A-Pet. Limited Edition pets are usually released on their pet days and Jetsam are reliable in this respect. As an example of numbers, 35,000 of them were released on their day in 2010 and 16,000 were released in 2011.

23rd Oct - Symol Day

Symol Day originated as a 'random theme' day on October 20th, Y6 (2004). The following year it took place on the 21st but has settled on the 23rd for every year since. It is celebrated with a news post introducing new Symol-related items and often new colour options for the Symol.

26th Oct - Korbat Day

The Korbat (core-bat) has been around since Y0.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

31st Oct - Halloween

Halloween in Neopia offers a number of perks. As well as a Halloween-themed news post, often introducing the Halloween colour for another species of Neopet, Deadly Dice can be played at any time of the day, as can Edna be challenged in the Battledome at any time of the day. The Haunted Woods site theme (also known as the Halloween site theme) can be obtained today by refreshing on the minute of midnight Neopian Standard Time; i.e. between 11:59:00pm and 11:59:59pm NST. Access is granted through a Random Event. Premium users may need to turn off Portal mode. You do not have to refresh in the Haunted Woods; anywhere on the site should work.

The Neopian Times holds a Special Issue in observance of this day.

November - Games Master Challenge

An annual event beginning in Y8 (2006) - when the Games Room received an updated layout - in which AAA poses a series of game-related challenges for seven or eight consecutive days. Each day brings a new set of challenges with simple clues as to what must be done to complete them. They can vary from achieving a certain score in a certain game, to favouriting or rating certain games, or to achieving a total number of games played. There are daily item prizes and, at the end, trophies. As of Y11 (2009) Lulu has also featured in the GMC, representing an extra, Neocash element to the event.

In Y13 (2011) the GMC's format was somewhat reinvented: Including Abigail (usually only seen in the Daily Dare) in the event, it became 'Brains vs. Brawn' with AAA and Abigail representing Team Brains and Team Brawn respectively. Players chose which team to support for the week - a choice that was best made strategically, since the type of games they would then be playing reflected the brain/brawn divide. Lulu also returned with another Neocash element this year.

• 2011: 21st-28th
• 2010: 23rd-29th
• 2009: 24th-1st (Nov-Dec)
• 2008: 25th-1st (Nov-Dec)
• 2007: 20th-26th
• 2006: 22th-30th

3rd Nov - Slorg Day

Slorg Day originated as a 'random theme' day in Y6 (2004). It is celebrated with a news post introducing new Slorg-related items and often new colour options for the Slorg.

8th Nov - Pteri Day (a.k.a. Pteri Flying Championships)

The Pteri (ter-ree) has been around since Y3 (2001).

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

15th Nov - Neopets' Birthday

Neopets celebrates its birthday in generous style every year. The usual perks are:

• All users see the Birthday site theme for the day (this theme is impossible to be obtained for permanent use, however).
• The 'Happy Birthday!' avatar is obtained by viewing the news on the day.
• Free training for ALL species is available at The Swashbuckling Academy today (under level 40 only).
• Brain Tree rewards are increased by 25% today.
• A higher number of tickets are available at the Concert Hall Ticket Booth today.
• From the 15th through 19th (five days), games scores can be sent five times rather than three.
• Treasure of the Black Pawkeet is free today, plus only 150 np all month.

For Neopets' 10th Birthday, in Y11 (2009), there were a number of additions to the celebrations in honour of the big number.

The Neopian Times holds a Special Issue in observance of this day.

27th Nov - Usul Day (a.k.a. Usul Skiing Season)

The Usul (ooh-sul) has been around since Y0.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

29th Nov - Xweetok Day

The Xweetok (zwee-tok) was introduced in Y7 (2005).

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

December - Winter Starlight Celebration

In Y11 (2009) much of note in December was linked together through the 'Winter Wonderfest' in Terror Mountain, which was substituted the following year and onwards by the Winter Starlight Celebration.

In Y13 (2011) an additional feature of the Winter Starlight Celebration was the Snowager's hibernation, which allowed players to steal treasure from the creature's cave without the usual risk of being blasted with ice.

December - Advent Calendar

The Advent Calendar has been a regular daily for the month of December since Y2 (2000). Users can visit each day for a new animation and two to three item prizes, as well as small gifts of neopoints.

The 'Plastic Fir' avatar can be obtained by visiting the Advent Calendar on December 1st. The 'Seasonal Attack Pea' avatar is also available on a certain day of the Calendar, but the day varies every year and cannot be predicted. The 'Winter Holiday' site theme is, again, available from the Calendar - however, the exact requirements for earning it are unknown, beyond the fact that it seems to be more complex than simply visiting on a certain day.

A running gag of the Advent Calendar features the Pant Devil stealing the user's daily prize - usually the 'Rod of Supernova', a rare and expensive item - on a random day of the Calendar. Nobody is actually intended to receive the Rod of Supernova as their prize and nobody ever does.

5th Dec - Bruce Day

The Bruce (brooce) has been around since Y0. Its artwork originally depicted Bruce Forsyth, hence the name of today.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

7th Dec - Stocking Stufftacular

The Stocking Stufftacular has been an annual NC Mall event since Y11 (2009). Stockings can be purchased and hung for any day from December 8th to January 1st and the user receives a Neocash item prize for each stocking. The prizes are, by nature, unpredictable.

12th Dec - Wocky Day

The Wocky (wock-ee) has been around since Y0.

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

11th/13th - Holiday Dream Neopet Giveaway

The Holiday Dream Neopet Giveaway was first held in Y12 (2010). It gives players the opportunity to enter one Neopet for transformation into the colour and species of the player's choice. Ten winners are randomly selected and are announced on the 25th December.

The dates of the Giveaway's announcement are charted below.

• 2011: 13th Dec
• 2010: 11th/12th Dec

20th Dec - Borovan Day

The birthday of Adam (a.k.a. Borovan or Number Six), one of the original creators of Neopets. Adam's birthday was first labelled in the news as 'Borovan Day' in Y4 (2002). Borovan is a fictitious beverage, possibly made from hot chocolate and asparagus. Whatever it may be, the celebratory news post often introduces new Borovan-related items.

25th Dec - Day of Giving

The Day of Giving is Neopia's day of love, joy and gift-giving.

The Neopian Times holds a Special Issue in observance of this day.

28th Dec - Ogrin Day

The Ogrin (oh-grin) was introduced in Y7 (2005).

As on all pet days, the celebrated species is treated to free training at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only) and will have a news post dedicated to them (sometimes a day late or early) usually introducing two new colour options and various related items.

31st Dec - New Year

Neopia orbits its way into another year! There is a celebratory news post, often introducing New Year-related items.

Your Birthday

Your birthday, or the birthday you entered when you registered, doesn't go by unnoticed on Neopets. You will get to see the very colourful Birthday site theme for the day (this theme is impossible to be obtained for permanent use, however), which comes with the bonus of no advertisements, and you may experience an increased ratio of Random Events (good and bad).

Hidden Tower Access

At 1+ week you can view the Hidden Tower.

At 4+ months you can purchase items from the Hidden Tower.

Restocking Rarities

Every item in Neopia has a rarity assigned to it that governs how often it restocks in the shops. When you are starting out you will be unable to see items of a rarity higher than r79 even when they do restock.

• 10+ days: up to and including r84
• 16+ days: up to and including r89
• 1+ month: up to and including r94
• 3+ months: up to and including r99
• 4+ months: all rarities

Twenty-Four Hours

At 24+ hours you can now:

• play most daily activities;
• post replies and topics on the Neoboards;
• send Neomail;
• create a shop;
• create a guild;
• edit user-personalisable areas;

Forty-Eight Hours

At 48+ hours you can now:

• play Word Scramble;
• visit Coltzan's Shrine;

3+ Days - High-Score Tables

At 3+ days you can now have your game scores counted in the High-Score Tables.

4+ Days - Advent Calendar

At 4+ days you can now visit the Advent Calendar for the daily prizes.

1+ Week - Beauty Contest Voting

At 1+ week you can now cast your votes in the Beauty Contest.

4+ Months - Adopting/Transfering Pets

Once your account hits 4 months the restrictions on the Neopets you can adopt or receive through a tranfer are lifted. The restrictions affect the following:

• Stats: Level 3 or higher.
• Species: Chomby, Cybunny, Draik, Hissi, Jetsam, Kiko, Koi, Krawk, Lutari, Poogle, Tonu.
• Colours: Alien, Baby, Biscuit, Camouflage, Chocolate, Christmas, Clay, Cloud, Coconut, Custard, Darigan, Desert, Disco, Electric, Faerie, Fire, Garlic, Ghost, Gold, Grey, Halloween, Ice, Island, Jelly, Magma, Mallow, Maraquan, Mutant, Pirate, Plushie, Quiguki, Rainbow, Relic, Robot, Royal, Sketch, Snot, Snow, Sponge, Spotted, Strawberry, Starry, Striped, Tyrannian, Usuki, Zombie and any Fruit or Vegetable colour.

There are never restrictions on the species you can create through Create-A-Pet, however. If one of those listed (which are Limited Editions) should become available then users of any account age would be able to create them.

Favourite Games

Everyone starts out with space for 12 games in their Favourites. As your account ages you will find you can keep more games there. The following chart is in months.

• 00+ : 12 games
• 13+ : 15 games
• 33+ : 18 games
• 61+ : 21 games
• 84+ : 24 games
• 109+ : 27 games

Neomail Inbox Size

Everyone starts out with space for 100 messages in their neomail inboxes; if you reach the limit, other users will be unable to send you neomail. As your account ages you will find your inbox grows somewhat. The following chart is in months.

• 00+ : 100 messages
• 36+ : 110 messages
• 39+ : 120 messages
• 42+ : 130 messages
• 45+ : 140 messages
• 48+ : 150 messages
• 51+ : 160 messages
• 54+ : 170 messages
• 57+ : 180 messages
• 60+ : 190 messages
• 63+ : 200 messages

User-to-User Transfers

Everyone starts out with the ability to transfer a pet in and out once per month. As your account ages you will find you can make more transfers per month. You can view what transfers you have made during the current month at the Transfer Status page. The following chart is in months.

• 00+ : 1 in and 1 out transfer
• 24+ : 2 in and 2 out transfers
• 48+ : 3 in and 3 out transfers
• 72+ : 4 in and 4 out transfers
• 96+ : 5 in and 5 out transfers
• 120+ : 6 in and 6 out transfers

24+ Months - Permanent Books

At 24 months (two years) there is a small chance a book will fail to disappear in the usual puff of smoke when you read it to a Neopet, making it reuseable.

24+ Months - Userlookup Interests

Reaching 24 months (two years) earns you a number of additional 'interests' to choose from when finetuning your userlookup.

36+ Months - Almost Abandoned Attic

Thirty-six months (three years) grants you access to the Almost Abandoned Attic, a shop that functions in much the same way as the Igloo Garage Sale; i.e. it restocks a wide variety of items and there are limits on the number of purchases you may make.

36+ Months - Trading Post Lots

Everyone starts with the ability to have 10 lots at the Trading Post at one time. Once you account has reached 36 months (three years) you can have up to 15.

49+ Months - Elite Boutique

The Elite Boutique is an exclusive section of the NC Mall, available once your account has reached 49 months (four years). It is accessed via the NC Mall, through the image of a red circle with a yellow star.

60+ Months - Hidden Tower Discounts

Reaching 60 months (five years) gains you the opportunity to get 3% off the prices at the Hidden Tower. This discount is only available on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, the dates of which are marked in the main calendar.