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There are several Easter/Springtime promotions for 2009:
As far as I can tell, NONE of these events are connected. For example, it doesn't matter if you missed the beginning of the Springtime Celebration, you can still collect your NC Mall Neggs. And Rosie in the Springtime Celebration won't care whether you've done the Negg Hunt or gotten NC Mall Neggs. And the Capri Sun is a simple product advertisement.
Note: As these promotions end, I'll leave this page up as a reference for prize lists, etc. After May 2009, if I want it for something else or want to transfer Zenkuu between accounts for some reason, it could vanish without warning.
If you have information to add or clarify, just neomail me.
The Negg Hunt, or Spring Merchandise Hunt is a promotion for the Neopets Merchandise area. Neopets Merchandise sells real items that cost real money. It's available only in a few countries, and the Negg Hunt is also only available in those countries.
The Negg Hunt started on March 17. It was NOT AVAILABLE as of Friday, April 24. I'm not sure exactly when was the last day (sometime between April 17 and April 24).
Click on these links to get your items:
The items are:
Q: Why don't these work for me?
A: There may be several reasons:
Q: Why didn't I get my Negg?
A: You don't actually get Neggs - you get 5 items with a Negg theme and some NPs. Yes, I know you see a picture of a Negg but no one else got it either.
Q: May I collect these on my side account?
A: No. You cannot collect prizes or gifts on side accounts.
The Springtime Celebration ran daily from March 31st through April 12. Rosie the Grarrl gave a gift each day, plus some bonus items. At the end, there was intended to be a special prize for those who visited each day and found all of the hidden gifts. Since there was a glitch on the final day, the last day's prize and the bonus prize are being given out to those who qualify, along with a neomail.
Here are the Main page link and the official FAQ link.
Here's a list of the prizes so far:
Note: the hidden negg prizes do remain available and you can scroll back and forth between the clues. So even if you missed them earlier, go looking for them now.
Released April 2:
In a frightful woodland's carnival ground
Find treasure just by clicking 'round.
Solution: click around in Deserted Fairgrounds
Prize: Rotten Negg Face Splat
Released April 5:
A deck on this interstellar base
is your prize's current resting place
Solution: Click links in Space station Recreation Deck and Space Station Supply Deck and Hangar
Prize: Stone Negg Bench
Released April 7:
Somewhere on this frozen peak
waits a prize for those who click and seek.
Solution: Terror Mountain Peak and Terror Mountain Ice Caves or Cliffhanger Game and Poogle Racers Article, Cliffhangar entrance
Prize: Spring Courtyard Background
Released April 9:
This tropical island's mystery? A reward that's sure to bring you glee!
Solution: Click links in Mystery Island and Geraptiku (see FAQ section for extra links)
Prize: Delicate Enamel Negg
Note: prize is sent to your Storage Shed not your inventory!
Q: What's up with the prize on April 12? Will we get our final bonus prize?
A: We seem to have had another problem like we did on April 4. No one received a prize, as far as I could tell.
The April 15 News said: Due to some problems on Sunday not everyone got their bonus prizes from Rosie at the Springtime Celebration page. These items will be granted to those who qualified very soon. :)
On April 17, users started receiving a prize in their inventory and this neomail from TNT: Thank you for participating in our Springtime Celebration event! Unfortunately, there were a few glitches along the way. One of these problems resulted in users not receiving their Sunday 4/12 prizes. We have since resolved the issue and added Sunday's prize, Handpicked Spring Flowers, to your Inventory. Due to Sunday's glitch, some users did not receive their bonus prize. We are currently working to award the bonus prize to those who qualify and hope to grant this very soon. We apologise for any inconvenience these glitches may have caused you.
Usually when this happens, the staff work through names systematically (often in blocks like Shop Wizard uses) and that appears to be the case this time also. Just be patient if you haven't received yours - this seems to be a tedious and time consuming chore that needs to be done by hand. I'm sure they're working as fast as they can.
On April 21-24, people who submitted error reports got this reply:
Hi there! We are aware of these issues and will be fixing them as soon as possible! We understand that you may be frustrated but please be patient. We will make sure everyone gets the prizes that they have earned.
Note: I got my flowers on April 30 - Yay! I know there are still more people who haven't gotten it yet and I'm still hearing that people are getting them as of May 1. I don't believe bug reports are necessary yet, and probably just slow down the people trying to handle this.
Q: What is the final bonus prize?
A: It's a Negg Hat. It's wearable.
On April 24 (or perhaps just a bit earlier), people started receiving the item, and this neomail:
Thank you for participating in our Springtime Celebration event! Due to a glitch, some users did not receive their bonus prize. We have identified you as having qualified for the bonus prize, even though it was not granted to you during the event. We have added this item, a Negg Hat, to your Inventory. We apologise for any inconvenience.
I got mine on May 1.
Q: What's up with the prize from April 4?
A: On Saturday, April 4, no one could get any prize. On Monday, April 6,
several users got the same message from TNT:
"Yes, we are aware of the glitch that happened with Rosie on Saturday. You will still be able to collect the final prize at the end if you collect on the other days. Saturday will not count towards that total.
And April 8 news said; "if you had trouble getting your prize on 4/4 for the Springtime Celebration you will still be able to win the bonus prize at the end.
On April 8, Rosie gave 2 items plus NC to everyone and said: "Today, you received your free gift, plus the prize from 4/4 (a Neocash item)! Enjoy your prizes and thanks for your patience!"
Q: Why didn't I get my 50 NC on April 8? Or why don't I get any of the prizes? What can I do?
A: If you didn't get the prizes, try going to Rosie's page and claim them again, or refresh her page a few times. Visit the NC Mall. Now check your inventory and NC total again. If that doesn't help, submit a Bug Report to TNT.
Note: In the Neopian Times Issue 387, TNT said: If you didn't receive your 50 NC, try going to the NC Mall area of the site. Sometimes that helps to fix it. :)
On April 13, many users who had not received their 50 NC, received this neomail from TNT: "Thank you for participating in our Springtime Celebration event! Unfortunately, there was a temporary glitch which resulted in a small handful of users not receiving their Free 50 NC prize on April 8th. We have since resolved the issue and added the 50 NC to your Neocash Balance..." Not everyone gets the neomail at once, so be patient. Many people find that the 50 NC is not credited to their account immediately. Wait a while and if you don't receive it, visit the NC Mall and refresh the page there once or twice.
Q: How do I get the hidden prizes?
A:
After getting your daily prize and seeing the clue, explore in the clue area. The gift is in different places for different people. Each hidden negg seems to remain available until the end of the Spring Celebration.
If you can't find it:
One friend who looked for many hours said: I had awful trouble finding the bonus yesterday. I finally got it this morning after I restarted my computer, gone to Rosie, clicked through all the clues, made her dance and then I went looking.
Q: Why don't you tell me the exact spot to find the hidden neggs?
A: I can't because it's different for everyone. The best I can do is list some of the spots others have found them in.
Q: I got double prizes, what should I do?
A: I think you should discard duplicate items. We're not supposed to profit from glitches. If you got extra NC, submit a Bug Report to TNT and don't spend it for at least a week. If they want to take it back, they can do it in that time (or announce something about it).
Q: Why didn't the riddle change each day?
A: There is a new regular prize each day but the hidden prizes are not every day.
Q: Do I have to make her dance?
A: Some people think yes, and others think no. I think it's just for amusement and has no effect on the prizes. Some people do find that it helps refresh her screen and let them see the riddle, if they were having trouble with that. For others, it makes them feel lucky, or they find the riddle after they've done it and so they believe it helped. If you're having trouble finding a hidden negg, you may want to try it - I'm sure it doesn't hurt!
Q: Why can't I put the Stone Negg Bench into my neohome?
A: It doesn't seem to be properly activated yet. I'm sure TNT will get to it. For now you can put it into your Shed but putting it into your home may result in just a shadow or other strange effects.
Q: What should I do if the prize didn't appear in my inventory?
A: If it's the Delicate Enamel Negg from Mystery Island, it will appear in your Storage Shed, NOT your inventory. Check there.
I've heard of just a couple people who had the pop-up event for a hidden negg but it didn't appear in their inventory/shed.
I suggest going back to that spot and see if you get the event again. And wait 5-10 minutes then refresh your inventory/shed a couple of times, to make sure you didn't miss it.
If those don't help, submit a Bug Report to TNT
Q: I've been trying for days to get these, and spending hours and hours? Is it a bug?
A: Some players got this response to a bug report:
Thanks for bringing this issue to our attention. We are doing our best to fix it and we hope to have the matter resolved shortly. We can not compensate for losses that may have been caused by this issue, but we appreciate you letting us know about the problem!
Some other players got this response:
You might need to visit the possible correct locations more than once in order to randomly get your prize! Your premium subscription has nothing to do with your odds Good luck!
Q: May I collect these on my side account?
A: No. You may not collect prizes or gifts on side accounts.
There are 3 toy neggs available in the NC Mall. Go into the Main NC Mall Page and look in the New Items section. If it's not a toy negg with a price of Free, just refresh until you find it. Once you claim the negg, go to your inventory and you'll find it in a special NC Mall section at the bottom.
The NC Mall promotion began on March 31. The last day was Monday, April 13.
The Green Toy Negg contains ONE of these items:
When you open your third toy negg, you should get a bonus item, the Negg Head Bonk. This is a wearable NC Mall item.
Q: Why can't I find these neggs?
A: It's just luck - some people find them right away and others need to refresh a lot. If you've been refreshing for more than 20-30 minutes, I suggest you take a break and come back later.
When they first came out, it was clear that the different color neggs were available each for 2 hours, in rotation (green then pink then swirl, then back to green). I've heard from several people that they can now get all 3 within 10-20 minutes of refreshing so I'm sure that's no longer true. BUT if you're having trouble, it can't hurt to rest for a couple hours and try again.
Q: Why didn't I get the Head Bonk bonus item?
A: I've seen a screenie of a neomail from TNT saying that everyone who opened all 3 toy neggs should have gotten it. They're "looking for a fix for this and should have it resolved soon. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused." She also said, "We do know that this glitch occured (sic) at a certain time when users were opening toy neggs".
So I'm guessing that from now on everyone should get one, and hopefully those who didn't get it will get a replacement. Good luck!!
Q: Do I need to open them right away? I've heard a rumor they might expire.
A: No, you can keep them as long as you like. TNT confirmed this in the Editorial issue 386
Q: Why can't I see the Negg Head Bonk in the Shop Wizard?
A: It's an NC Mall item, so it can't be bought, sold, auctioned, or traded.
Q: How can I give my Negg Head Bonk to another account?
A: You can only do that if you have an NC Mall gift box. You can get those by redeeming NeoCash cards that you buy in real stores or retailers. I don't believe you can get them any other way.
Q: How many of each colour neggs can I get?
A: Just one. After you collect each one, you won't find it in the NC Mall again no matter how many times you refresh.
Q: May I collect these on my side account?
A: No. You cannot collect prizes or gifts on side accounts. TNT said this again in the Editorial issue 386
Q: Are they still available? How long do I have to get them?
A: According to the April 11 News, you have to get the "by April 13" which probably means they'll stop being stocked at midnight on April 12.
Q: TNT announced this on April 11 news - is that a new giveaway?
A: No, they were just letting people know if they hadn't noticed the neggs in the NC Mall or on the boards. It wasn't announced before.
If you are from the US and DO NOT have premium you can participate in the Capri Sun Advertisement Hunt. There are 3 ads found on the top of these pages:
Click on each of the ads (they say Capri Sun Disrespectoids) on them. Each time, it will open a new window showing which ones you have found. Once you have clicked on all three, close the information window and you will see a small box that says to click for your prize. Click it, it will take you to your inventory and you'll have a prize.
The prize is some NPs plus one of: Kreluberry Fruit Drink Pouch, Whoopee Cushion or Meowclops Statue Bobblehead
This is part of a larger promotion which includes a sponsor area Capri Sun Disrespectoids Recreation Center (US only). Players outside the US and premium players can still play some games and get free food:
Q: I didn't get it - what's wrong?
A: Check these:
Q: May I collect these on my side account?
A: No, don't be silly. Even if your main is premium and your side isn't, you MAY NOT collect free items on your side account.
Q: Any other tips?
A: There's another sponsor giveaway happening with Lunchables. Click here for a guide
Note - this has been removed from the site as of May 1 (possibly earlier).
OK, it's just one of many hidden NP pages but since it's a Negg, I couldn't resist adding it. Click here for Tales of Despereaux ad then wave your mouse slowly back and forth until you find the hidden negg and click on it for 200 NP. You can probably do this once per day.
No one can tell you exactly where the negg will be - it moves around each time the page is loaded. If you have tried a while and can't find it, try refreshing the page with your F5 key. Some people find that they don't get the NP right away, and it could take up to 24 hours to be credited to your account.
There was a promotion at Toys R Us stores on Saturday, April 4 where they gave out goodie bags which had a prize code. The code gave one of these:
Thanks to all the folks on the HC (Help Chat) who have answered questions patiently and contributed information, as well as readers who've neomailed me with updates. And special thanks to Emma, Duckie, and shirley for their major help! And thanks to Cara for a LOT more links for Mystery Island.
If there are mistakes, it's my fault. I don't work for TNT and I'm just doing my best to collect this so people aren't so confused.
There's another sponsor giveaway happening with Lunchables. Click here for a guide
After I wrote this, I found Turiori's Guide to
Rosie's Springtime Celebration. It has pictures. ;)
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