Gnorbus have been in the News since BEFORE they were released.
Here is every development in Gnorbu culture documented in the News section of Neopia.

As always: if you think I have missed something or made a mistake, please neomail me.

1st day of Eating Y7
~ Gnorbus first graced our monitors in the form of the Lamameeah as part of an April fools joke in which TNT claimed to be introducing 50 new pet species to Neopia.


To see the other 49 pets click HERE.

6th day of Sleeping Y8
~ Due to popular demand for several of the joke pets to become real Neopets, the Lamameeah was redrawn, renamed and introduced as the Gnorbu. With this introduction from TNT:

Everyone please welcome the Gnorbu to Neopia! These new Neopets are generally quite comedic and enjoy a good laugh. However, they're not too keen on folks who mispronounce their name. It's pronounced "NOR-boo." Got it, bub?!

~ The Gnorbu was released in the four basic colours, along with White, Brown and Purple.

12th day of Sleeping Y8
~ Gnorbus became available in RAINBOW.

9th day of Awakening Y8
~ The STARRY gnorbu was released.

25-26th day of Awakening Y8
~ Tiny ickle BABY Gnorbus are spotted.

16th day of Running Y8
~ CLOUD Gnorbus are released.

18-19th day of Running Y8
~ Gnorbus start to GLOW.

5th day of Hunting Y8
~ Gnorbus get groovy at the DISCO.

6-7th day of Sleeping Y9 - GNORBU SHEARING DAY
~ Gnorbu owners everywhere screamed in horror to discover their pristine, sparkly Gnorbus to be completely void of wool and fur!

Thank the Llama-man the effect only lasted 24 hours then all Gnorbus reverted back to their previous color.

~ Gnorbus are given two new looks: FIRE and PLUSHIE.

21st day of Celebrating Y9
~ It was sneakily announced that a CHRISTMAS Gnorbu would be released.

5-6th Day of Sleeping Y10
~ In celebration of Gnorbu shearing day, Gnorbus were released in SHADOW and FAERIE flavours!

31st Day of Collecting Y10
~ Strange looking Gnorbus were reported for terrorising rainbow pool users, thus the HALLOWEEN Gnorbu first came about.

6th day of Sleeping Y8
~ Tales of Gnorbu Tails, Gnorbu Mane Care, Gnorbu Explorers, Striped Gnorbu Lance, Furry Gnorbu Hammer, Gnorbu Battle Helm, Gnorbu Battle Greaves, Apricot Gnorbu Juice, Vanilla Gnorbu Cupcake, Gnorbu Chocolate Pudding and Meaty Gnorbu Pie items were released.

16th day of Running Y8
~ Full Gnorbu Armour is released.

1-2nd day of Eating Y8
~ Gnorbu Salad, Gnorbu Sushi, Gnorbu Burger and Orange Gnorbu Cake are released.

29-30th day of Eating Y8
~ Basic coloured Gnorbu morphing potions become available.

20-21st day of Hunting Y8
~ Basic colour Gnorbu Plushies are released.

29th day of Gathering Y8
~ Disco, Cloud, Starry and Robot Gnorbu plushies started stocking.

6-7th day of Sleeping Y9
~ Blue Gnorbu Brush, Blue Gnorbu Comb, Gnorbu Conditioning Shampoo, Gnorbu Shears, Blue Gnorbu Wool Jumper, Gnorbu Wool Hat, Purple Gnorbu Wool Scarf, Gnorbu Wool Poncho, Gnorbu Wool and Jelly Sandwich, Gnorbu Wool Burger, Gnorbu Wool Candy Floss and Gnorbu Wool Noodles start stocking in shops throughout Neopia.

5-6th day of Sleeping Y10
~ Gnorbu Fashion One, Gnorbu Yarn, Joy of Shearing, Lemon Gnorlolly, Lime Gnorbu Lollypop, Lemon Gnorbu Lollypop, Strawberry Gnorbu Lollypop, Blueberry Gnorbu Lollypop, Gnorbu Mane Care 2, Gnorbu Wool Jacket, Gnorbu Wool Boots, Tweed Gnorbu Jacket, Gnorbu Spectacles, Plaid Gnorbu Trousers, Wool Gnorbu Cardigan, Wooly Gnorbu Purse and Shearing Day Background were released.

Items listed in italics are known to have been released however their actual names remain are unknown, these names are just educated guesswork. if you know their true identities, please contact me.

8th day of Sleeping Y10
~ Kauvara came up with the Baby Gnorbu Morphing Potion, Plushie Gnorbu Morhping Potion, Tyrannian Gnorbu Morphing potion and Pirate Gnorbu Morphing Potion.

6th day of Sleeping Y8
~ A Gnorbu Avatar was added to the default avatar selection.

6th day of Sleeping Y8
~ Gnorbu themed Fun Images and a Gnorbu Background were added.

23rd day of Hunting Y8
~ More gnorbu themed Fun Images are realeased.

17th day of Hiding Y8
~ A Gnorbu Sketch Background came out.

15th day of gathering Y8
~ TNT made us all some shiny Gnorbu Buddy Icons to use.

6-7th day of Sleeping Y9
~ TNT made a new Gnorbu Background and some new Fun images.

8th day of Hunting Y9
~ Gnorbus were added to the how to draw section.

5-6th day of Sleeping Y10
~ A Gnorbu-themed shop blog was made for all to use.

~ Along with various Gnorbu Fun Images.

25th day of Running Y10
~ Four lovely gnorbus decided to offer their assistance as shopkeepers.

6th day of Sleeping Y8
~ A Gnorbu themed Caption Contest was released.

19th day of Sleeping Y8
~ It was revealed the answer to the previous weeks Lenny Conundrum was Gnorbu.

19-20th day of Hiding Y8
~ A Gnorbu that no longer is scared of the dark won the Pet Spotlight!

9th day of Sleeping Y9
~ The Pet Spotlight award was given to Bob_the_Gnorbu58 the Gnorbu.

9th day of Awakening Y9
~ It was revealed the answer to the last Mystery Pic competition was Gnorbu Day 2007 Background. 112 people guessed correctly, earning them 17,858 NP each.

1st day of Running Y9
~ The answer to the last week's Lenny Conundrum was Gnorbu. 8259 people guessed the correct answer earning themselves 243 NP each.

9th day of Hunting Y9
~ The answer to the last Mystery Pic was Gnorbu - Rich Shopkeeper. 250 people guessed correctly, earning them 8,000 NP each.

22nd day of Relaxing Y9
~ The answer to the last Mystery Pic was Lunar Temple Wise Gnorbu. 143 people guessed correctly.

8th day of Sleeping Y10
~ Another Gnorbu Caption Contest commenced.

20th day of Hunting Y10
~ The Pet Spotlight award was given to Apagine the Gnorbu.

21st day of Collecting Y10
~ A new story telling competition started with Eunto the Gnorbu playing a lead role.

2-3rd day of Relaxing Y9
~ The Winter Blechy Hat can now be worn by the Gnorbu.

5th day of Relaxing Y9
~ The Edna Costume Hat can now be worn by the Gnorbu.

12th day of Relaxing Y9
~ The Black Derby can now be worn by the Gnorbu.

15th day of Relaxing Y9
~ The Explorer's Backpack can now be worn by the Gnorbu.

20th day of Relaxing Y9
~ Shenkuu-Inspired Paper Parasol can now be worn by the Gnorbu.

29th day of Relaxing Y9
~ Kreludan Grundo Slippers can now be worn by the Gnorbu.

3rd day of Swimming Y9
~ The Pretty Pink Flower Hat can now be worn by the Gnorbu.

10th day of Swimming Y9
~ The Brown Velvet Bow Hat can now be worn by the Gnorbu.

12th day of Swimming Y9
~ The Blue Newsboy Hat can now be worn by the Gnorbu.

31st day of Swimming Y9
~ Alien Aisha Ears can now be worn by the Gnorbu.

11-12th day of Hiding Y9
~ The Squid Hat can now be worn by the Gnorbu.

16th day of Hiding Y9
~ The Purple Feather Boa can now be worn by the Gnorbu.

6th day of Gathering Y9
~ The Woolen Cap can now be worn by the Gnorbu.



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