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BREAKING NEWS: New Neopet? Posted by Dave

Posted on November 3, 2014, 7:34 pm NST







Follow @jellyneo on Twitter for all the latest #Neopets news! We have found evidence of a possible new Neopet. We are not sure when--or if--this will be released... but it looks pretty exciting! Afterall, it's been 8 years since we've had a new species of Neopet! (And that'd be a great way to celebrate the 15th Birthday of Neopets!)What do you think of this possible new species? Let us know in the comments!

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novelista , November 3, 2014 7:35 PM NST I'm not a big fan of owls, but I don't care--it's worth celebrating anyway!

rainerbug , November 3, 2014 7:37 PM NST Perhaps the letter V pet finally.

elephante109 , November 3, 2014 7:40 PM NST It kind of looks like an Oukin!

mollyscribbles , November 3, 2014 7:41 PM NST It's nice, but I like the pets I have.

kumar - JN Staff , November 3, 2014 7:41 PM NST They're going to have fun making all the wearables for it...

idriya , November 3, 2014 7:43 PM NST Oh boy. I know where this is going to go.



*grabs a bucket of popcorn and watches the comments asplode with Ian*

ghettoscalibrator , November 3, 2014 7:49 PM NST i am throughly convinced that this is a prank but i'll eat AN ENTIRE shoe if these are the fabled letter V pets

gerommey , November 3, 2014 7:50 PM NST It's cute, but I have a feeling it's going to be an petpet, or nc would be involved.

kittykitty1 , November 3, 2014 7:51 PM NST Jn...



You do realize it's long past April 1st?



If this is a joke, you will be very, very, sorry.



You have given us no way to verify. The images here are yours. We have no neopets link. This could be fake. This is very likely to be fake.



But it's a very nice design, so I do want it to be real.

terry - JN Staff , November 3, 2014 7:52 PM NST Isn't the fact that it's not April 1st precisely why it's not a joke?

eownarianthit , November 3, 2014 7:53 PM NST It's ugly lol

whateveritsmolly , November 3, 2014 7:56 PM NST omg I'm a little mad about this actually

idriya , November 3, 2014 7:56 PM NST Yeah, I know a lot of people have wanted a bear Neopet, and this is no bear lol.

vincent7577 , November 3, 2014 7:56 PM NST Ugly.



It'd be interesting to see if this actually becomes the new species, but I was on Neopets when the last species came out, and waiting this long to get a frickin owl? After all of TNT's excuses? no.

terry - JN Staff , November 3, 2014 7:57 PM NST To be fair, all the Neopets were ugly to begin with.

idriya , November 3, 2014 7:58 PM NST



It's like Delphox all over again. First new species in forever, and people say it's ugly?It's like Delphox all over again.

summra - JN Staff , November 3, 2014 7:59 PM NST I, for one, think it's quite lovely.



That will not stop me from laughing, should this be the real deal, if TNT has V's everywhere in the name EXCEPT the first letter.

vincent7577 , November 3, 2014 8:00 PM NST To be fair, it would've been the perfect random contest for TNT to ask the users to draw possible new Neopets for the Neopets birthday, as opposed to just letting the staff thing up of something. I still applaud TNT for actually remembering why Neopets was made(the Neopets themselves), but there'd be so many interesting pet models if the prize was the last chance at a RC avatar, so many people would jump at the chance. But nah, a bunch of future Caption Contest pictures is more important. :/

vincent7577 , November 3, 2014 8:00 PM NST I've been crying at the fact that there isn't a new V pet yet, so if that happens Summra I'll riot ;~;

whateveritsmolly , November 3, 2014 8:00 PM NST Yeah, I know a lot of people have wanted a bear Neopet, and this is no bear lol.



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we have the yurble





I wanted a mouse pet



do we have one of those already? I forget

idriya , November 3, 2014 8:01 PM NST Yeah, I don't know what in the heck people think Yurbles are. Probably hamsters or something because they rhyme with gerbil. Or maybe lions because of the hair.

vincent7577 , November 3, 2014 8:02 PM NST Xweetox looks like a rat, which is close enough to a mouse

sleepsinrain , November 3, 2014 8:04 PM NST Pretty exciting! I love owls and these would make a cute new addition. And I sure hope that this IS the long-awaited "Letter V" pet.

stories2btold , November 3, 2014 8:06 PM NST This is such a hoax, it even looks fake lol

summra - JN Staff , November 3, 2014 8:08 PM NST @vincent Conversely, it could be all V's. Vvvvvvvv.



But yeah, the twinge resulting from the lack of a full alphabet is mutual.

goldenruhl , November 3, 2014 8:08 PM NST I hope its easy to dress and gives the draik some competition on neo clothes horse. Some pets the clothes just fits wrong on them lol

dimir31blueblack , November 3, 2014 8:09 PM NST I loooooooooooooooooooooove owls! I'd so be so happy if this was true.

stories2btold , November 3, 2014 8:09 PM NST That turkey tail is going to bother me if it is real though...

idriya , November 3, 2014 8:11 PM NST @Ian: I love it, but this just reminds me of when the Kalos starters were leaked. First non Fire/Fighting starter in over 10 years, and people complain about how "ugly" it is. It's like, what were you people expecting? That's all.



Anyway, I'm neutral on the new pet. Don't hate it, but it's a little cutesy for my taste. I'm happy with the pets I have lol.

cheyennejc , November 3, 2014 8:11 PM NST Can someone explain where this "Letter V" thing came from? Please? x)

escrainus , November 3, 2014 8:12 PM NST Judging by the Image we have (they can always change the design before release) I can say its a bear with Owl face and Turkeys feathers... so yeah, 3 animals in one, congrats to anyone that likes any of them

june_scarlet , November 3, 2014 8:12 PM NST The funny thing would be that these would act as unconverted pets when customizing, at first, at least, because there won't be nearly as many wearables for them, as the old wearables won't be recut to fit them.

morningstarnova , November 3, 2014 8:13 PM NST The concept of a new owl-like Neopet is nice . . . but it also looks a lot like a panda to me!

summra - JN Staff , November 3, 2014 8:13 PM NST @cheyennejc If you look at the first letters of the current lineup of Neopets, we have all letters accounted for in the Roman alphabet except for V.

auraichadora , November 3, 2014 8:14 PM NST While I'm excited at the hope for a new Neopet... TNT has already stated that if they ever came up with a new pet they wouldn't be able to wear existing wearables. So dressing them would be extremely limited at first. Also, the art is so... different. It reminds me a lot of Petpet Park art. Not like that's bad, but they look so different than the existing Neopets. So I'm not sure if I'd want to make one if this is true.

cheyennejc , November 3, 2014 8:14 PM NST Ohh, gotcha. Thanks!

escrainus , November 3, 2014 8:14 PM NST Can someone explain where this "Letter V" thing came from? Please? x)

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Every letter from the Alphabet has at least one neopet species associated with, except the letter V

summra - JN Staff , November 3, 2014 8:16 PM NST Speaking of Viacom... when TNT stated they would not retrofit current wearables to fit a new pet, they WERE under Viacom's guidance. I wonder what Jumpstart's stance is on the situation?

berdor , November 3, 2014 8:17 PM NST The Jellyneo watermark really convinces me that this is real.

goldenruhl , November 3, 2014 8:17 PM NST since I like dressing my pets so much a pet that is elegant and fun to dress would be nice

kittykitty1 , November 3, 2014 8:17 PM NST How was this discovered?

the_official_drazu , November 3, 2014 8:19 PM NST The Jellyneo watermark really convinces me that this is real.

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It's so that other fan sites can't claim to have found it by themselves. lol

meercatristonhopets3 , November 3, 2014 8:20 PM NST TNT please release a Dimensional VThisPet asap pls

mac - JN Staff , November 3, 2014 8:20 PM NST This is just bizarre. It doesn't fit the Neopets style at all. It's going to look weird seeing it interact with other pets.

escrainus , November 3, 2014 8:22 PM NST This is just bizarre. It doesn't fit the Neopets style at all. It's going to look weird seeing it interact with other pets.

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I don't see why, for me it looks pretty neopian..

ummy - JN Staff , November 3, 2014 8:22 PM NST Agreed, Mac. It looks more consistent with Petpet Park.

jmo7692 , November 3, 2014 8:23 PM NST They should call it 'Vowla'

stories2btold , November 3, 2014 8:24 PM NST Yeah, you can tell it has a Petpet Park look to it... it could have easily been an old concept for a PPP pet.

summra - JN Staff , November 3, 2014 8:26 PM NST My guess, this fellow was ported over from PPP much like how other pets were ported from "joke art," like that one April Fools eons ago.

mystica , November 3, 2014 8:30 PM NST @ Idriya- I know, right? I really don't know what the heck people were expecting, lol. I think it's kinda cute but we'll see when if it gets something cool like Darigan/Mutant/Maraquan.

agent_711 , November 3, 2014 8:31 PM NST This is obviously a Neopet because it's not ANYWHERE close to April Fool's Day, it's VERY close to Neopet's 15th Birthday, and just LOOK at the fist it's making with it's left hand. All Neopets have that, even Jubjub's do it with their foot!



Uh, how could they possibly time a new Neopet for Neopet's 15th Birthday if they used the last Random Contest for it which ends on the 7th...? Guys, just imagine how long it took them to draw EVERY, SINGLE, WEARABLE ITEM (excluding backgrounds, foregrounds, and the like) just for ONE Neopet. How could they possibly do that within a week, hm? -.- *glares*

acexcat13 , November 3, 2014 8:32 PM NST Same. PPP pet, too much like the owlkin or whatever it was called, teddybird, kinda cute, not a huge hit.



If it happens, and if it's LE it'll trade like crazy for the first week, MP's will be ridiculously expensive and then once it's common enough, it'll end up consigned to the pits of unpopularity with the pteri and yurble.

agent_711 , November 3, 2014 8:32 PM NST On a positive note, I quite like this little guy. It looks like an owl combined with a panda and only TNT could come up with a combination like that.

stories2btold , November 3, 2014 8:34 PM NST I highly doubt this thing will even fit with existing wearables as people have said. That would include heavy amounts of work, which TNT avoids at all costs.

vgirl4 , November 3, 2014 8:35 PM NST It looks to me like a combination of at least two of the PPP pets. Maybe more.

xxx_demonicangel_xxx , November 3, 2014 8:36 PM NST I'm going to guess: aVIAN since it's a bird, pANDA for its coloring = Vianda

june_scarlet , November 3, 2014 8:36 PM NST Hey, hey, you guys remember how they introduced the Bori?

elvenfaery , November 3, 2014 8:38 PM NST



It has he customization fist, suggesting 'pet over petpet. And I agree, it does have a different art quality compared to other current 'pets, but that's understandable with the passing of time/artists and really just the sheer novelty of a new species. Or perhaps it is heavily inspired by petpet park.

Regardless, speculation is always fun!



As far as wearables go, I've always said I wouldn't be surprised if TNT just quietly went through at least a good chunk of existing ones to make them work before actually releasing a new species. Not that I expect it, just that I wouldn't be surprised. Well, it doesn't LOOK like a child of JN's April Fools project, so there's that tidbit to add to the credibility meter.It has he customization fist, suggesting 'pet over petpet. And I agree, it does have a different art quality compared to other current 'pets, but that's understandable with the passing of time/artists and really just the sheer novelty of a new species. Or perhaps it is heavily inspired by petpet park.Regardless, speculation is always fun!As far as wearables go, I've always said I wouldn't be surprised if TNT just quietly went through at least a good chunk of existing ones to make them work before actually releasing a new species. Not that I expect it, just that I wouldn't be surprised.

idriya , November 3, 2014 8:40 PM NST @mystica: If you mean Delphox, from what I saw, either a Ninetales clone or a more stereotypical looking fox-witch thing. Like pretty much a bigger and meaner Braixen with more "stuff," if you know what I mean.



It's like this. Seriously, people have been wanting a new pet for YEARS, we're finally going to get one, and people complain that it's too ugly/not what they wanted/not the "Neopets" style? Even though the artists that drew the Neopets in the "Neopets" style are likely gone now? Come on!

agent_711 , November 3, 2014 8:41 PM NST @stories2btold - Oh, sorry, I didn't see those posts before I posted. Though like Summra has said maybe Jumpstart made it so it can at least wear the wearables that were released this year. :o



Though I still think it would take them more than a week to draw a new Neopet. Just saying. *cough*

skaboy , November 3, 2014 8:41 PM NST this looks like a marapet??

stories2btold , November 3, 2014 8:42 PM NST Idriya, as you tend to do, I think you are blowing this out of proportion. I have yet to see anyone completely trash or hate the existence of this pet.

stories2btold , November 3, 2014 8:44 PM NST @agent_711



No, I agree, and I hope you're right!

stillnopickles , November 3, 2014 8:45 PM NST ugh please no

kingloui17 , November 3, 2014 8:45 PM NST ew this looks like Marapets art.

stories2btold , November 3, 2014 8:45 PM NST



Well there will always be those radicals, won't there? @ianWell there will always be those radicals, won't there?

ummy - JN Staff , November 3, 2014 8:48 PM NST I remember when the Xweetok came out and people HATED IT.



Good times.

spookyhollows , November 3, 2014 8:48 PM NST I have to say, the design is very cute, although I think I'll stick with my cat Neopets. <3

angelicdevil20 , November 3, 2014 8:49 PM NST I don't care what anyone says.. it's freaking adorable. Whether a pet or petpet, I hope it's real, because I want one!

the_official_drazu , November 3, 2014 8:49 PM NST Vandowl

dark_empress , November 3, 2014 8:50 PM NST The only issue I have with it is that the tail looks a bit funny, but I would just be overjoyed to have a new species! Honestly, I hope this IS a new Neopet. It's been far too long since a new 'pet was released, and I would look forward to playing around with customization for it (when possible) and seeing it around the siteThe only issue I have with it is that the tail looks a bit funny, but I would just be overjoyed to have a new species!

idriya , November 3, 2014 8:50 PM NST



And I do need to stop blowing things out of proportion. Why I do that, I don't know.



@Ummy: People hated the Xweetok? The board reaction to it that I saw was unanimously positive. It was the Ogrin and Gnorbu that everyone thought were ugly. I felt like I was one of the few people that loved the Ogrin lol. Eh, a few people have. Just look at the past couple posts. But whatever. TNT can't make a pet that's going to universally appeal to everyone.And I do need to stop blowing things out of proportion.Why I do that, I don't know.@Ummy: People hated the Xweetok?The board reaction to it that I saw was unanimously positive. It was the Ogrin and Gnorbu that everyone thought were ugly. I felt like I was one of the few people that loved the Ogrin lol.

the_official_drazu , November 3, 2014 8:50 PM NST I remember when the Xweetok came out and people HATED IT.

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Adam and Donna said they approved it because it was bad. that and the ogrin lol

idriya , November 3, 2014 8:56 PM NST Well, Adam and Donna have bad taste.



*hugs my Ogrin*

stories2btold , November 3, 2014 8:56 PM NST What's sad is the Ogrin is one of the more unique species, but it's just not liked.

the_official_drazu , November 3, 2014 8:57 PM NST They said it was their "parting gift" to neopets. (That was when they were about to leave and were mad about the whole situation)

littledolphingirl , November 3, 2014 8:57 PM NST so cute i hope its real i want one so cute i hope its real i want one

tigtorres , November 3, 2014 8:57 PM NST Very cute!!!

mystica , November 3, 2014 8:59 PM NST @ idriya- Yeah Idk why people base what they want off fanart it should be a known fact those aren't very good to go off of. People and their wishing.xD



Yeah I don't get it either. Just user your imagination to make it pretty. :B

mystica , November 3, 2014 9:00 PM NST I also bet at first people though Draiks were as ugly as sin, but I bet that changed in a hurry once it became a 'status' pet lol.

agent_711 , November 3, 2014 9:00 PM NST



Back to the topic at hand, this Neopet here does remind me a little bit of the Petpet Park style, but at the same time it really does look like the style that the Lutari was drawn in. I still like it r I know what you mean idriya, some people always find a way to complain about something. When the very first leaks of Delphox, Chesnaught, and Greninja were shown (before they were posted on Pokemon fansites) I wasn't sure if they were real so I had a neutral opinion about them. Then when I saw that they were confirmed I started to have my opinions. I disliked Greninja solely because of his tongue scarf (the shiny version makes up for it though), I thought Chesnaught was slightly weird because he's so drastically different from Quilladin, but I loved him anyway, and with Delphox at first I missed the cute factor of it's previous evos, but then when I used her in my X version I just grew to appreciate her serious look. Not to mention Mystical Fire looks amazing when used.Back to the topic at hand, this Neopet here does remind me a little bit of the Petpet Park style, but at the same time it really does look like the style that the Lutari was drawn in. I still like it r

idriya , November 3, 2014 9:01 PM NST I'm actually glad that the Ogrin is not more popular for Special Snowflake related reasons.

weper36 , November 3, 2014 9:02 PM NST Looks like it could have a lot of potential for some of the more complex colors like Halloween or Faerie, but not too fond of the basics. But that's just me ;P Still would be a nice addition to neopets!

agent_711 , November 3, 2014 9:03 PM NST Ahem, I still like it regardless, even /if/ it somehow has a name that doesn't start with the letter V. ^.^

agent_711 , November 3, 2014 9:07 PM NST



Good times.

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*puts on #1 Xweetok fan gear*

If I made my account during that time (and if I was old enough to post on the Neoboards at the time) I would've been flipping out about it, making several Xweetoks, and shove it in people's faces about how much I love the species. I remember when the Xweetok came out and people HATED IT.Good times.____*puts on #1 Xweetok fan gear*If I made my account during that time (and if I was old enough to post on the Neoboards at the time) I would've been flipping out about it, making several Xweetoks, and shove it in people's faces about how much I love the species.

idriya , November 3, 2014 9:11 PM NST



Anywho, sorry about the Pokemon talk here, people. Completely inappropriate for this topic. I'll stop now. I hated Greninja at first because I was expecting something different, and the tongue scarf is just ew, but I've warmed up to him a little bit after seeing him in Smash Bros. Chesnaught just looks awkward and clunky to me - like, its legs are too long for that big body and that armor thing. But Delphox just looks so pretty and majestic, kind of like a Gardevoir or something. And I loved the whole mage concept - a thousand times more original than a Ninetales clone. Just wish it was better competitively.Anywho, sorry about the Pokemon talk here, people. Completely inappropriate for this topic. I'll stop now.

surfcb , November 3, 2014 9:21 PM NST

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Yes, thats what you want us to think, Its November, how could it possibly be a joke? I mean, thats a good reason for it not to be

So of course, you use this to your advantage by making a joke.





But if it is real:

I agree it looks more like petpet park than neopets, but I always liked petpet park and I miss it, so that gives it a bit more reason for me to like it :3

Also, I LOVE owls.

And I love the little turkey tail



So I would like this to be a real pet, though I will be really unhappy if its legit and it starts with a letter other than V, the lack of a V pet bugs me WAAAAYYY more than it should x)

And if it does start with V, I hope xxx_demonicangel_xxx is right and its a Vianda, I like that :3 Isn't the fact that it's not April 1st precisely why it's not a joke?---Yes, thats what you want us to think, Its November, how could it possibly be a joke? I mean, thats a good reason for it not to beSo of course, you use this to your advantage by making a joke.But if it is real:I agree it looks more like petpet park than neopets, but I always liked petpet park and I miss it, so that gives it a bit more reason for me to like it :3Also, I LOVE owls.And I love the little turkey tailSo I would like this to be a real pet, though I will be really unhappy if its legit and it starts with a letter other than V, the lack of a V pet bugs me WAAAAYYY more than it should x)And if it does start with V, I hope xxx_demonicangel_xxx is right and its a Vianda, I like that :3

archaeopteryx , November 3, 2014 9:21 PM NST I'm not sure, on one hand it's an owl and I love owl-themed stuff, on the other hand I'm not quite sure I like the particular design of this neopet. It's...interesting; I suppose to me it seems too much like other pets on other pet sites and not enough like a Neopet, but on the other hand it's right in line with other more recent Neopet additions. I think I need more time to decide how I feel about it.

missyk1963 , November 3, 2014 9:23 PM NST !!!...lol Wow I would love to make one of those...come on neopets make those pets!!!...lol

surfcb , November 3, 2014 9:25 PM NST If they are legit, I will very much consider making one, though of course I will have to see the customizing situation first

surfcb , November 3, 2014 9:27 PM NST



*Waits for board to explode* OMG GUYS, NEO IS BEING SUPER SLOW, I BET THEY ARE WORKING ON PREPARING THIS PET!!!!*Waits for board to explode*

idriya , November 3, 2014 9:29 PM NST TNT isn't even at work right now.

agent_711 , November 3, 2014 9:31 PM NST

I'm sure we all wish Delphox was better competitively. *nods*



Okay, this is the last comment coming from me that's about Pokemon on this news post, I swear. o-o





@archaeopteryx - Just wait until it comes out in a color that you enjoy, I'm sure you'll know by then if you like it or not. @idriya - I kinda agree with you on Chesnaught, but the fact that he turns out looking almost nothing like Quilladin makes him a winner in my book. x)I'm sure we all wish Delphox was better competitively. *nods*Okay, this is the last comment coming from me that's about Pokemon on this news post, I swear. o-o@archaeopteryx - Just wait until it comes out in a color that you enjoy, I'm sure you'll know by then if you like it or not.

yordifjordi , November 3, 2014 9:34 PM NST It's too much like the art style in petpet park while it's fine for that, petpet park is NOT neopets so I'm not digging it. I hope that if it /is/ released that they make it more in line with the neopets art style.

sab , November 3, 2014 9:35 PM NST Neopets is long overdue for a new species! lol I hope they do it just for the sake of it. I'm not sure if I will want to own one yet. It's kind of cute, but I have to see how it customizes.

sharpedo98 , November 3, 2014 9:44 PM NST Not very good to be honest

agent_711 , November 3, 2014 9:47 PM NST Staring at these images for awhile has made me realize that the shades that it's uses for it's basic colors are a lot like the Xweetok's, except for the blue, but the rest, especially the red, are pretty spot on. o.o

thejazzeh , November 3, 2014 9:49 PM NST Wow, a new species? Awesome. However, how did JN get this news?

parody_ham , November 3, 2014 9:50 PM NST It's... kind of cute?

_sissiy_sis_369 , November 3, 2014 9:55 PM NST



I like the idea of a new pet but it seems like a difficult thing for tnt to pull off



But other than that its pretty cute Im not entirely sure how to feel about this XDI like the idea of a new pet but it seems like a difficult thing for tnt to pull offBut other than that its pretty cute

noskcaj , November 3, 2014 9:58 PM NST I think it's very cute. I'd want one.

gamer_5_55_555 , November 3, 2014 10:03 PM NST Also I loved the idea of "make new neopets out of old body parts" because it sounds strange but was absolutely how something like this might be pulled off.

ummy - JN Staff , November 3, 2014 10:06 PM NST Also I loved the idea of "make new neopets out of old body parts" because it sounds strange but was absolutely how something like this might be pulled off.

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If that's not the case I will be disappointed. It seems like a very intelligent way to take advantage of existing files. Imagine a new Neopet that can almost be fully clothed by most released NP and NC items. That would be impressive!

planlysastrata , November 3, 2014 10:17 PM NST I want a real one. It looks like it would follow you around and tell you when your being an idiot.

gr8caesarsghost , November 3, 2014 10:21 PM NST It's very cute, but I'm not sure about the bird aspects. I wish it had a mouth and a fuzzy tail.

imaworththemoney , November 3, 2014 10:34 PM NST Honestly, forget a bear (Yurbles?)- I want a fox Neopet. I guess Lupes are close enough, though.



I think it's cute, but not cute enough for me to adopt out anyone to make space. If they have MPs that aren't an arm and a leg or we get more spots allowed, I might consider, however.

pleasebeletterv , November 3, 2014 10:34 PM NST I think it is adorable... but a little ugly.... I hope it is called Vaumpa or Vimalip or something starting with a V *pokes Username*

shadowlight17 , November 3, 2014 10:55 PM NST I think it is rather cute. Even if I didn't, though, I would still be somewhat excited at the prospect of a new Neopet.

pikachu315111 , November 3, 2014 11:00 PM NST



I don't know quite what to think, I was not expecting this at all after they said in a NT Editorial that since customisation they don't even plan on releasing a new Neopet (Issue 608, Question 16: http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=608). I'm guessing they decided to maybe experiment by releasing one and see what happens. Due to that question we know a few things:



1. It's not going to be backwards compatible with older clothing (though I will not be surprised if they sort of go back on this and make popular clothing wearable on it/requests).

2. Its name will probably start with a V.



This could be TNT's way of marking a new turn to them, a new era under the banner of JumpStart. Viacom was the old ways and now they want to bring in the new, especially after a move to new offices.



But onto the Neopet itself, it's interesting. It looks like a combination of an owl, panda, and another bird jud This is... a surprise.I don't know quite what to think, I was not expecting this at all after they said in a NT Editorial that since customisation they don't even plan on releasing a new Neopet (Issue 608, Question 16: http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=608). I'm guessing they decided to maybe experiment by releasing one and see what happens. Due to that question we know a few things:1. It's not going to be backwards compatible with older clothing (though I will not be surprised if they sort of go back on this and make popular clothing wearable on it/requests).2. Its name will probably start with a V.This could be TNT's way of marking a new turn to them, a new era under the banner of JumpStart. Viacom was the old ways and now they want to bring in the new, especially after a move to new offices.But onto the Neopet itself, it's interesting. It looks like a combination of an owl, panda, and another bird jud

pikachu315111 , November 3, 2014 11:00 PM NST But onto the Neopet itself, it's interesting. It looks like a combination of an owl, panda, and another bird judging by the tail (Turkey?). Looks like someone was watching too much Avatar. The style looks a bit unlike any other Neopet, then again its been 8 years since the last new species was introduced so that was probably only going to be natural (this coming from a Pokemon fan who always sees a batch of people who say how ugly a new gen of Pokemon are compared to the older gens. I'm not one of these people as I let the design speak for itself). So what does this design say? It wants to find its own identity but also be part of things (hence why it's a hybrid of several animals). It look curious and wants to learn, but don't take it lightly as those claws probably aren't for show. It's ready to take on Neopia in both the mental and physical sense.



Though I'm willing to give it a chance, I'm not going to adopt one, but in time I'm sure it'll

pikachu315111 , November 3, 2014 11:01 PM NST Though I'm willing to give it a chance, I'm not going to adopt one, but in time I'm sure it'll probably find its fans. And plenty of new art, colours, and wearables will be released for it and in time it'll join in with the rest of Neopia.

sosoeuso , November 3, 2014 11:15 PM NST I'll freak out so badly if it's a prank.



On the other hand, I'll freak out even more if it's for real. My love for owls is... Unfathomable.



It looks like a huge Oukin, IMO.

sosoeuso , November 3, 2014 11:17 PM NST Also, I've gotta ask how are they introducing this? Are they going to do an event around it?

girly_chalmers , November 3, 2014 11:17 PM NST Looks legit to me. I feel sorry for whoever has to do all the clothes for it, though. Unless you guys are right and it's only compatible with new clothes at first.



I like it. It looks very cute.

eclipse , November 3, 2014 11:39 PM NST It is very cute lol if they do release it, I'd be half-tempted to get one (unless NC or some expensive item is involved) i also hope that if they release it an event will go with it Have a nice day everyone

eclipse , November 3, 2014 11:39 PM NST It is very cute lol if they do release it, I'd be half-tempted to get one (unless NC or some expensive item is involved) i also hope that if they release it an event will go with it Have a nice day everyone

pikachu315111 , November 3, 2014 11:46 PM NST

Neopet's Birthday is on the the 15th this month. @ sosoeuso:Neopet's Birthday is on the the 15th this month.

pancaketime , November 4, 2014 12:07 AM NST Finally, the owl/panda/turkey Neopet I've always wanted. I do hope this means we'll be having an exciting 15th birthday celebration.

romanai , November 4, 2014 12:08 AM NST Oh, so it's an Owlbear from Dungeons & Dragons!

biediep , November 4, 2014 12:14 AM NST It looks like some kind of Petpet Park creature. I don't care for it at all.

nortruar , November 4, 2014 12:38 AM NST i think it looks cool

uniquorn , November 4, 2014 12:38 AM NST Adorable! I would make a 3rd side account just so I could get a pair!!!

nobody , November 4, 2014 12:51 AM NST My first thought was that this was one of the April Fools pets. I hope this is serious! Despite the ruckus over it being similar to a pet on another site, I would totally love one on Neopets. Yez plz.

cat , November 4, 2014 12:52 AM NST



But in all seriousness, the players on the I/S board that keep requesting new pets seem to ask primarily for Bears, Owls (probably Harry Potter's influence) and Foxes. I guess of those suggestions TNT liked owls best. I'm guessing its bipedal Petpet Park-like pose is to make it easier to make customization items for.



It's a nice surprise. I wonder if they'll introduce it on Neopets birthday or on whatever its permanent pet day will be.



Not sure if I'll get one or not, I'm full up so getting one would mean having to disown/morph one of my existing pets. Looks like someone decided to promote the Oukin to full Neopet statusBut in all seriousness, the players on the I/S board that keep requesting new pets seem to ask primarily for Bears, Owls (probably Harry Potter's influence) and Foxes. I guess of those suggestions TNT liked owls best. I'm guessing its bipedal Petpet Park-like pose is to make it easier to make customization items for.It's a nice surprise. I wonder if they'll introduce it on Neopets birthday or on whatever its permanent pet day will be.Not sure if I'll get one or not, I'm full up so getting one would mean having to disown/morph one of my existing pets.

cat , November 4, 2014 1:00 AM NST I'm sure we all wish Delphox was better competitively.

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I don't know, the best thing about Delphox is its hidden ability. I love a pokemon that can auto-steal. But maybe that's just me (I'm a regular klepto in RPGs). I'm not so big on the competitive scene though.

arceus , November 4, 2014 1:08 AM NST How in the world did you guys even find the images??

cay , November 4, 2014 1:10 AM NST ! I don't know if I'll get one! I love my Lutaris, Xweetoks, Draiks and Bunnies! Plus I need to save one spot for a certain pet

nick - JN Staff , November 4, 2014 2:46 AM NST It looks pretty ugly... Doesn't fit with the style of Neopets that already exist... But then again, neither does the Ogrin.

yooo_danhel , November 4, 2014 3:28 AM NST



The poor thing is kind ugly, anyways. I'm pretty much sure this is a joke, tho I see no reason why they'd be pulling a prank on us min-november.The poor thing is kind ugly, anyways.

leafthethief - JN Staff , November 4, 2014 3:45 AM NST because we really have no reason to?

ummy - JN Staff , November 4, 2014 3:46 AM NST The Ogrin fits, it's just...ugly, unfortunately. (for the record it's the only pet I think is ugly). But this one feels style inconsistent. I hope this isn't what JS has in mind for the future.

phantasaic , November 4, 2014 4:16 AM NST That pet looks kinda cute lol

phantasaic , November 4, 2014 4:17 AM NST But since I wanna keep only a single pet I doubt I'll be making one anyway ha

thelittlekaiser , November 4, 2014 4:53 AM NST I was hoping it'd be a bear, if they really was going to make a new pet. Spotted could totally be a panda. I suppose, if you paint these black and white there still some resemblances....

burning_shadows_79 , November 4, 2014 5:02 AM NST



If so, it'll be like a gift from JumpStart to the Neopets fan base... but really, what we all wanted was an epic new plot. It might be just a concept... I wouldn't be surprised if they come out with a few more concept designs, and then hold a vote to decide which of them becomes a new Neopet.If so, it'll be like a gift from JumpStart to the Neopets fan base... but really, what we all wanted was an epic new plot.

neocoladude , November 4, 2014 5:02 AM NST I'm saying it's going to be part of a watered-down PPP-reincarnation.

jalele , November 4, 2014 5:10 AM NST This does look like a very strange mix between an owl and a panda. I've always liked owls, but I'm not sure. It may grow on me, though.

The thing I'm worried about is, if I do get one, that the new design looks like a pain in the neck to draw!

burning_shadows_79 , November 4, 2014 5:17 AM NST

I wonder if the other (now extinct) Petpet species that were exclusive to Petpet Park will get a similar makeover to turn them into possible new Neopets.



I certainly wasn't expecting TNT to base a new NEOPET species on one of the Petpets that could only be found in Petaria... I was expecting those species to be released in Neopia as regular Petpets.



Oh, well... that's why my words should be taken with a grain of salt, in case I have to eat them. These guys do look sort of like big Oukins...I wonder if the other (now extinct) Petpet species that were exclusive to Petpet Park will get a similar makeover to turn them into possible new Neopets.I certainly wasn't expecting TNT to base a new NEOPET species on one of the Petpets that could only be found in Petaria... I was expecting those species to be released in Neopia as regular Petpets.Oh, well... that's why my words should be taken with a grain of salt, in case I have to eat them.

kouza , November 4, 2014 5:33 AM NST The clothes/wearables issue is probably the biggest issue here. Second to the fact that it looks like an Oukin.



I get that it's a new species, but it not being able to wear pre-existing clothes would feel way incongruous to me. And I don't see how that won't be the case. It does kinda look like one of those chopjob Neopets that JN did for April Fool's so that pre-existing wearables can still be a base for this pet, maybe they just take the Skeith models and plaster it over the body?

burning_shadows_79 , November 4, 2014 5:34 AM NST

LOOK AT THE BODY SHAPE.



The head of this creature is shaped just like that of an Acara (apart from the ears).

The torso and feet are similar to an Elephante.

The arms and hands are positioned like a Bruce's (although much larger in proportion to the body)...



Remember the April Fool's "Species Builder" thing? If the shape of a new species is similar enough, perhaps most of the wearable items CAN be retrofitted...



MY BRAIN ASPLODE... ...I just noticed something.LOOK AT THE BODY SHAPE.The head of this creature is shaped just like that of an Acara (apart from the ears).The torso and feet are similar to an Elephante.The arms and hands are positioned like a Bruce's (although much larger in proportion to the body)...Remember the April Fool's "Species Builder" thing? If the shape of a new species is similar enough, perhaps most of the wearable items CAN be retrofitted...MY BRAIN ASPLODE...

burning_shadows_79 , November 4, 2014 5:38 AM NST ...I figure that's how retrofitting would work.

Take the general shape of some existing pets, and then tweak the finer details so it LOOKS original.



Does JN's Species Builder app still exist?

kouza , November 4, 2014 5:39 AM NST But even still, that's a staggering amount of work. It's still thousands of images to handle, even briefly. So I don't think it'll be able to wear all of the multispecies clothes. Definitely not right off the bat. Which feels incongruous to me.



They should've just not introduced another pet, we're no longer in the state where we can keep adding new pets with no limits, unless we overhaul how Customisation works. Adding this new pet only opens the doors to "When do we get the next one? When do we get the NEXT one?" It's gotta come to an end at some point.

burning_shadows_79 , November 4, 2014 5:50 AM NST I agree - it is a huge amount of work, even if they write a program to make all the necessary adjustments to existing wearables... but then again, a plot takes a lot of time and effort as well. Personally I'd rather have a plot than a new type of Neopet.

beyondelsewhere , November 4, 2014 5:51 AM NST Panda Owl? Pandowl?

kouza , November 4, 2014 5:52 AM NST I don't know if the resources used to make pets are the same used to make plots, but that defense isn't perfectly flexible. Making a new pet and several thousand wearables has to be a drain on other parts of the site, otherwise they wouldn't have said it was implausible. But when it comes to TNT, I don't think the discussion is "Should we do this" it's "How can we do this?" TNT doesn't take no for a permanent answer.

burning_shadows_79 , November 4, 2014 5:53 AM NST ...that is, unless the new Neopet species comes as part of a plot.

burning_shadows_79 , November 4, 2014 6:01 AM NST



I'd still rather have a plot.

I want a plot! PLOT PLOT PLOT!! Maybe there are ways they can reduce the amount of work needed to retrofit all those wearable items for a new species, but I don't know...I'd still rather have a plot.I want a plot!PLOT PLOT PLOT!!

adrian13_56 , November 4, 2014 6:12 AM NST It looks too much like an Oukin. PPP memories

boyob , November 4, 2014 6:21 AM NST I actually kinda like how it looks, but I agree that it doesn't really fit with the rest of the pets.



TBH I'm just thinking back now to how I totally should have a gotten an Ice Bori back when they were net.

darkdragon5 , November 4, 2014 6:35 AM NST I can imagine it would look great chocolate or plushie though.



I hope it has a nice darigan/mutant form. Basic, it's a little bit /too/ cute. Its excessive cuteness somehow doesn't belong. ...It's growing on me a little bit, but I'm not that much of a fan.I can imagine it would look great chocolate or plushie though.I hope it has a nice darigan/mutant form. Basic, it's a little bit /too/ cute. Its excessive cuteness somehow doesn't belong.

bugsbob605 , November 4, 2014 6:37 AM NST Owlbears confirmed

chibiaden14 , November 4, 2014 6:59 AM NST OMG HOW CUTE! I wouldn't personally own one, but they are adorable.

cicadashell , November 4, 2014 7:10 AM NST Not a big fan of it. The design doesn't seem very creative, just kind of thrown together. I think it would be better with different eyes- the perspective seems a bit off and they're too shiny! I hope they do some revisions before making this official

spabl , November 4, 2014 7:12 AM NST I like it!

voidrae , November 4, 2014 7:23 AM NST Its an owlbear.



An owlpandabear.



What is this I don't even.

suzuka - JN Staff , November 4, 2014 7:42 AM NST We are fairly certain that this is more than just a concept, and not part of a pick-a-species competition (like the Gnorbu originally was).



It is not a prank, but I'm sure some people won't believe us until TNT officially shares it.

kouza , November 4, 2014 7:50 AM NST By the way...



"Ctrl+F harpy"



No one thinks it kinda looks like a harpy?

tyuio_k50 , November 4, 2014 7:57 AM NST One question, though-- Do the images of this thing actually exist onsite (As in, located at images.neopets.com), or is this packaged with those 'special perks' and secret handshake?



I only find this odd because it looks as if this would be a 15th Birthday surprise, and that's still 12 days away; no need to upload these images to the site now.

tyuio_k50 , November 4, 2014 8:02 AM NST *11 days away

alexandriac14 , November 4, 2014 8:08 AM NST It is indeed a owl-koala bear thing. It's kinda cool. It's not really my thing but it is nice that there is a new pet coming out.

themeepit32 , November 4, 2014 8:16 AM NST PANDA BIRD

positivenothing , November 4, 2014 8:24 AM NST Um, I love this. And I will dump one of my pets to a side if I have to to make room.

ladala , November 4, 2014 8:28 AM NST This explains why TNT hasn't been releasing as many new pieces of art (wearables, Caption Contest images, Neopian Times images, etc.) recently! I was seriously wondering why a transition would affect art in the scale that is has, unless most of their art staff was laid off. But it turns out they were working on a pet, possibly this whole time!



I would actually be surprised if when it comes out, it can't wear anything. I'm not expecting them to wear everything, but if they were working on art for this pet, that'd explain the lack of art elsewhere.

spiderdragon , November 4, 2014 8:33 AM NST Looks a little more like a Petpet species than a neopet species .

drzoidberg , November 4, 2014 8:35 AM NST Looks very, very Petpet Park... which might not be a bad thing! I am excited and optimistic, especially about what Maraquan and Faerie versions might look like.

drzoidberg , November 4, 2014 8:38 AM NST I just realized I'm going to have to relearn the Neopets in alphabetical order. ...Tonu Tuskaninny Uni Usul [NEW NEOPET?] Wocky Xweetok Yurble Zafara

spiderdragon , November 4, 2014 8:42 AM NST Perhaps Petpet park could be making a return of some sort of, on the neopets website instead. Perhaps since habitarium closed, it might help get the economy a little better again.

restoker , November 4, 2014 8:50 AM NST They're kind of fat



I think they would look better if the neck was closer to the body, this way they look weirdly tall for an owl

rbtgrl2014 , November 4, 2014 9:02 AM NST ADORABLE!! LOVE IT!!! WANT IT NOW!!!

wildangel333 , November 4, 2014 9:03 AM NST Super ugly !!

cheyennerose420 , November 4, 2014 9:04 AM NST I think they're adorable and can't wait til they are released. Its a nice proportionate biped, so excited to customize

twilson1118 , November 4, 2014 9:08 AM NST I feel this is neopets attempt to recycle the parks art into neopets as they must know to get kids TO neopets, they needed that park front end from ages 8-12. I'm guessing were going to see a neopets JR sort of affair to go with these as kids are NOT going to like the old html/flash nightmare and they have too many adults to radically change now the main site.

neocookies , November 4, 2014 9:20 AM NST I hate to admit that I like it. If its released my Lenny will become one, love the eyes and turkey tail!

phenixia , November 4, 2014 9:27 AM NST Interesting! I hope the name of this possible new Neopet will begin with a "V", so we'll have a complete alphabet!

sakibou , November 4, 2014 9:34 AM NST I like the idea of a new pet, but I don't like the style this one is drawn in. It doesn't seem to fit in with the rest.

ghettoscalibrator , November 4, 2014 9:37 AM NST hopefully these are just like, alpha leak designs, and it'll be tightened up and made more "neopets-y" styled in between now and whenever it comes out. (also, i won't have to eat a shoe if it comes out.)

erealia , November 4, 2014 9:45 AM NST I won't get one if only for the novelty, never to keep, but it'd be nice to have something like this happen. All anyone has to look forward to is new wearables, nothing big like a new pet. Wonder how they'll trade? They aren't terribly cute, but then again, I think Draiks are ugly..

neo894749 , November 4, 2014 9:55 AM NST



And I love my Orgrins!! I like the new pet, but I must admit, its rather frustrating if this is true. They're willing to put so much work into this & the customization stuff, but won't do RC anymore or fix other things???And I love my Orgrins!!

coach , November 4, 2014 9:57 AM NST It's kinda cute - does look more like a petpet. I have an issue with the art - it looks like it's holding an egg in it's right erm - wing? And the tail looks like the bustle of an old fashioned dress. I'll pass.

june_scarlet , November 4, 2014 10:00 AM NST Okay, here's a thought. If people get this pet, and want to dress it up, but only recently released items can dress this pet up, then there's going to be a huge increase of sales in brand new NC items because people will be buying them because that's the only way to dress up their pet because NP items aren't released nearly as often.

Not being backwards compatible is actually a boon for them.

poisonalchemist , November 4, 2014 10:05 AM NST Oh man, I might get my husband to play Neopets. Owlbears are his favorite monster.

twilson1118 , November 4, 2014 10:09 AM NST

Simply adapting the art style and petpets into a neopets form is the fastest and cheapest form for neopets to make us park folks happier.

Petpet park had 50 or so color bottles, and all NC simply making a pet fit *that* outline makes total sense, recycle the park outfits, etc as well. Its a good start anyways its very likely that its meant to be a quick and dirty means of calming folks from PPP. Theirs a couple thousand outstanding memberships there either need to refund fast or give neopets premium to.Simply adapting the art style and petpets into a neopets form is the fastest and cheapest form for neopets to make us park folks happier.Petpet park had 50 or so color bottles, and all NC simply making a pet fit *that* outline makes total sense, recycle the park outfits, etc as well. Its a good start anyways

idriya , November 4, 2014 10:09 AM NST @neo89479: Who says they're not?

foxycleopatra , November 4, 2014 10:13 AM NST I like the art work and I think it looks like a Neopet.



Obviously one has to consider artists come and go, but moreover the current pet art isn't exactly unanimous with the exception of a left fist. The biggest concern I have with this potentially new pet is releasing it. TNT may still be overcoming a lot of behind the scenes issues and it's possible this pet will be to appease the public temporarily, but there's still so much work to be done that it's hard to believe they would be releasing a new pet as it would be more work on top of what they already have. It's ADORABLEI like the art work and I think it looks like a Neopet.Obviously one has to consider artists come and go, but moreover the current pet art isn't exactly unanimous with the exception of a left fist. The biggest concern I have with this potentially new pet is releasing it. TNT may still be overcoming a lot of behind the scenes issues and it's possible this pet will be to appease the public temporarily, but there's still so much work to be done that it's hard to believe they would be releasing a new pet as it would be more work on top of what they already have.

weezybaby , November 4, 2014 10:22 AM NST i love it! must have in red!! but who will i get rid of?? time to go back to premium i guess!!

datastream , November 4, 2014 10:27 AM NST I think this looks super cute, personally. I'm really excited. Real or not, it's got cute potential. And besides that, it means that the staff could finally be looking back to the pets instead of "give us money to dress up these things that are (most of them are) over 8 year old designs". Not saying all the old designs are bad. Although, I do wish they'd come out with at least one species that goes by UC type poses and dress up rules. Less people complaining about UCs and less work for them - not having to redraw every single wearable. -shrugs-

morganjoisle , November 4, 2014 10:28 AM NST

It wouldn't be that much trouble to draw, like, ... how many wearables are there that would have to be drawn for the new Neopet? Meh, most of them are NC. It would probably be feasible to draw all of the Neopoint wearables and, well, all of the customization related items you would need for a new Neopet eventually if they wanted to move all the artists over from drawing new NC Mall items. *cough* Now any artists that they had from Petpet Park would either be freed from that or, well, left with the transition. Less to focus one. *cough* It seriously resembles the oukin. I don't like it. It resembles Petpet Park art too much for my liking, what with that whole Petpet Park closing with, like, a week's warning.It wouldn't be that much trouble to draw, like, ... how many wearables are there that would have to be drawn for the new Neopet? Meh, most of them are NC. It would probably be feasible to draw all of the Neopoint wearables and, well, all of the customization related items you would need for a new Neopet eventually if they wanted to move all the artists over from drawing new NC Mall items. *cough* Now any artists that they had from Petpet Park would either be freed from that or, well, left with the transition. Less to focus one. *cough*

foxycleopatra , November 4, 2014 10:33 AM NST I'm also still curious how this pet was found dearest JN... replies seem a bit evasive IMO.

kouza , November 4, 2014 10:36 AM NST @Morganjoisle: Discounting backgrounds and foregrounds, also held items shouldn't be too too hard, multispecies body clothes still numbers upwards of "A Lot."

phantasaic , November 4, 2014 10:43 AM NST I just hope a faerie of these things isn't pink like all the latest new faerie petpets

abnormal13 , November 4, 2014 10:51 AM NST I'm not sure how I feel about it yet. It looks like it's trying too hard, like, "Hey, let's please everyone at once and make a panda/owl/turkey/koala!" I'm an owl person myself. Sort of like the arms and face, but I don't much like the bear/panda look or the ears. Other than that, it seems a little kiddy. (Yes, I know, it is a kid's site - but it's very, mm, PP Park.)



Now, would I create one? Maybe a few for trading's sake when everyone has to have one, possibly one for myself if they grow on me. I think the attempt is nice (if it's real), but maybe it should be refined a bit more before potential release?

suzuka - JN Staff , November 4, 2014 10:54 AM NST It was found on Neopets, not through some 'secret handshake' deal. Lovely as that would be, we don't get stuff like that. The birthday release is pure speculation on our part.

oparan , November 4, 2014 11:04 AM NST OMG! It looks like them petpets in petpet park. An Oukin! Omg yes! I am so gonna adopt one! I hope :O I hope these come out! The ears r so cute

foxycleopatra , November 4, 2014 11:08 AM NST @ suzuka lol ok



I hope they get released, and they have a Thanksgiving thing going on so maybe it will be on the Neopets birthday!

stories2btold , November 4, 2014 11:10 AM NST Hmmm... has anyone considered that this could be only released to those who had an active membership on Petpet Park? That would be the compensation they promised as well as explain the style of the pet, i.e. a "homage."



It would make many people mad and would be a risky move on TNT's part, but anything's possible...

tyuio_k50 , November 4, 2014 11:13 AM NST



I'm just assuming that it's a birthday thing as well. 15 is kind of a milestone, and in the past they said a new pet would only possibly happen on a very special occasion. @suzuka Ah, I see. That's even more impressive! That bit of speculation came about from the terms on the fansite form, they imply that they'll occasionally give you some insider stuff.I'm just assuming that it's a birthday thing as well. 15 is kind of a milestone, and in the past they said a new pet would only possibly happen on a very special occasion.

pikachu315111 , November 4, 2014 11:15 AM NST @ phantasaic:

Sadly the "Faerie Skies" Oukin in Petpet Park was Pink and being how many people are comparing it to the Oukin the signs aren't looking to good for it not being pink.



http://petpetpark.jellyneo.net/go/petpet_colors/oukin/



Going on a tangent, never realized how many unique Colours that Petpet Park had. While some have themes that can be combined with other Colours, I think the following are unique and could be made into a Neopet Colour: Candy, Gingerbread, Lucky Clover, Mystical Magic, Nutcracker, Pinata, Shimmering Hearts, Sparkle, Stained Glass, Stormy Skies, Supernova, & Tiki.

ummy - JN Staff , November 4, 2014 11:19 AM NST It would make many people mad and would be a risky move on TNT's part, but anything's possible...

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I think it's a great idea if it's released to these people first, and then the public later or by another means (sort of like the Lutari).

stories2btold , November 4, 2014 11:26 AM NST @ummy



True, they could always do that, but then I could see the PPP people complaining it wasn't enough of a perk. Plus, I don't think anyone wants another Lutari situation... at least not the whole "can't move accounts" thing.

escrainus , November 4, 2014 11:27 AM NST I think it's a great idea if it's released to these people first, and then the public later or by another means (sort of like the Lutari).

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I agree, membership users could be the BETA testers of the new species, looking for glitches or something related (Who knows, glitches can happen anywhere). I hope that if they do this, the species will be accesible to non-petperpark membership users.

pikachu315111 , November 4, 2014 11:34 AM NST Hey JN, I got a question: Do you know the name of the new species? I ask because those look like the images they'd post on the New Features and the url of those images usually contain the species name. I can understand you holding out on the name so that you can have the exclusive coverage, but can you answer just one question:



Does it's name start with a V?

blu , November 4, 2014 11:44 AM NST That is about as ugly as sin lol. After eight years, you'd think they could come up with something that looks a little less like it stepped out of Petpet Park.

crazybeans , November 4, 2014 11:45 AM NST I wonder where they got the inspiration from...

passionfruit , November 4, 2014 11:48 AM NST I agree with those who say it looks like PPP art, and for that, I love this!

kouza , November 4, 2014 12:07 PM NST This does seem like a neat way to celebrate Neopets' birthday, but will it actually be introduced on the 15th? Usually when a pet is introduced, that day is its content day. Neopets' Birthday would effectively be replaced by Owlbear Day if it gets introduced on the 15th.



So it could be introduced earlier? Or maybe even later.

kouza , November 4, 2014 12:08 PM NST Oh, hey, two things, Pteri Day is coming up, what if they were revamping the Pteri?



Also, I think the counter for this post's comment counter ran out.

inkpot , November 4, 2014 12:13 PM NST NOOOOOO WAYYYY

waterdragon386 , November 4, 2014 12:15 PM NST Vaguely looks like a petpet of some sort...

treasure , November 4, 2014 12:15 PM NST



But it is cute!!! I find it very unlikely that this is a revamped any pet.But it is cute!!!

inkpot , November 4, 2014 12:18 PM NST i wish it's tail was fluffy. that's the only thing that bothers me... ^^' i don't like it quite enough to pour millions into one (if it were an LE) but it's cute.

inkpot , November 4, 2014 12:20 PM NST maybe they'll create several more concepts and let us vote on it like back in the day. (:

shroomy , November 4, 2014 12:21 PM NST Anyone else think basic colors are way too vibrant compared with any other pet? Maybe a hoax then?

cherry_25 , November 4, 2014 12:38 PM NST I don't think they will release it no.



It would take too much for them to make all wearables compatible right?

Ain't nobody got time for that.

inkpot , November 4, 2014 12:52 PM NST release this would be no different than with new mutants, babies and maraquans.

inkpot , November 4, 2014 12:54 PM NST ah, what i mean by that is they can have their own separate wearables.

reconnection , November 4, 2014 12:59 PM NST Does it have a similar body type to another species? Then they wouldn't have to redraw all of the clothing. I'm just too lazy to really examine it.

kouza , November 4, 2014 1:01 PM NST Mutants, babies, Maraquans, and fruits are canonically "special", what's so special about this pet other than that it's new?



Mutants have weird body types, they're mutants, and can't fit "normal pet" clothes. Babies are too small to fit grownup clothes. Maraquans are sea folk, so it's believable that they can't wear "normal pet" clothes. Fruit Chias are fruit, so it's believable that they can't wear "normal pet" clothes.



So this pet, if it can't wear "normal pet" clothes, we can assume will be canonically "special" like mutants/maraquans/babies/fruit.

smudgeoffudge , November 4, 2014 1:04 PM NST I've always wanted a sort of owl pet. Back during the early days of photoshop, there was this really nice photoshop of an white cat with a snowy owl's face on. I always thought neopets should have an owl-like pet. The darigan, tyrannian and elderly ones should look more wise and intimidating.

scarlet189 , November 4, 2014 1:07 PM NST i'm iffy on these being a new pet, seems something mixed through different series from over the years. i hope that people are mature enough to not make a whole war over it, but i can see that happening. it would be cool to have a new species, but people would definitely abuse the system or complain if it's a LE pet. either way, there will be complaints. also haven't seen this many comments here since like, the altador cup or TNT moving!

smudgeoffudge , November 4, 2014 1:15 PM NST Proabably every wearable will be able to fit this. What they could have done is take the basic body shape of the blumaroo. Draw over the legs part to have more bird-like feet. Draw over the arms to add a bit more feathers. Completly change the head and add a tail. But really the short sort of chubbiness of this sort of makes me think they could have started with a blumaroo.

suzuka - JN Staff , November 4, 2014 1:24 PM NST



As for the 'wearables' conundrum, TNT has stated in the past that if they release a new pet they won't retrofit wearables. Even if they do some or bit by bit, I'd expect that's not a preventative factor. The counter isn't broken, it's just a feature that shows the latest 200 that was implemented with Negg HuntsAs for the 'wearables' conundrum, TNT has stated in the past that if they release a new pet they won't retrofit wearables. Even if they do some or bit by bit, I'd expect that's not a preventative factor.

inkpot , November 4, 2014 1:24 PM NST oooh! smudge, that is quite a thought!!



incredibly enough, it never crossed my mind that they could take basic body shapes from other pets (mish/mash then together perhaps even like JN's create a pet contest & slightly draw over them to tweak it enough) and have nearly nothing to really re-draw because all the clothing is already fitted to all body-types... i explained that horrible but... /mindblown

kouza , November 4, 2014 1:32 PM NST Won't retrofit wearables? It would have to be a "special" pet.



Or they could just handwave it with "We can't possible redraw all that, you're just gonna have to suspend your disbelief." Which is a tough pill for me to swallow.

draakonikihv , November 4, 2014 1:54 PM NST Sorry, that just looks like a Petpet Park reject to me

abnormal13 , November 4, 2014 2:58 PM NST I was going to give them some credit, thinking it didn't look too terribly much like the Oukin. But after someone posted the link to Petpet Park, I'm kind of disappointed. xD;



Personally, I'd almost prefer the Oukin ears. And maybe if the thing were a tad less chubby/stubby, had different legs, and the colors were a bit more subdued - maybe it'd look better then. Also... if the eyes were a bit smaller perhaps. I just wish the combo weren't so blatantly obvious. I think the issue is with the separate elements all meshing together.

twilson1118 , November 4, 2014 3:16 PM NST I'm ok with this example being in petpet park style in neopets, just bring the rest over now. MY old one was a birthday cake Kassegat and that would reduce my anger pretty quick about the park closing to see its replacement

jiovannilouis , November 4, 2014 3:18 PM NST Watch JN be trolling rofl.

dave - JN Staff , November 4, 2014 3:25 PM NST

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We take our news posting very seriously. We only post things that, to the best of our knowledge, we believe are factual. We've made hiccups in the past--see the Godori avatar--but at the time of postings, we believed what we had found to be new and intended to be released. And, based on all the info we have on this pet, we believe it to be intended for release some time soon. We're speculating for the 15th birthday of Neopets--but who knows when exactly it'll show up. We only troll in April.



We take our news posting very seriously. We only post things that, to the best of our knowledge, we believe are factual. We've made hiccups in the past--see the Godori avatar--but at the time of postings, we believed what we had found to be new and intended to be released. And, based on all the info we have on this pet, we believe it to be intended for release some time soon. We're speculating for the 15th birthday of Neopets--but who knows when exactly it'll show up.

elvenfaery , November 4, 2014 3:59 PM NST I, too, am a bit curious about whether you guys have an idea about the name of this possible species... I had pretty much identical thoughts as pikachu, only I'm not asking for any details, just a oui ou non.

burning_shadows_79 , November 4, 2014 4:01 PM NST I couldn't find a link to it in the JN Wardrobe, and I wanted to admire my old Eventide Vyxen again...

http://wardrobe.jellyneo.net/build-a-species/4713/ ...Thanks for posting the link to Build-a-Species!I couldn't find a link to it in the JN Wardrobe, and I wanted to admire my old Eventide Vyxen again...http://wardrobe.jellyneo.net/build-a-species/4713/

elvenfaery , November 4, 2014 4:05 PM NST As an aside, it's kind of amusing watching a cover up of sorts in progress. Sorry, Dave, if that says/implies too much, and sorry everybunny else who has no idea what I'm talking about.

burning_shadows_79 , November 4, 2014 4:06 PM NST



But I looked at all the other Petpet Park species and think that if any of them becomes a Neopet, it should be the Pinixy. SO CUTE!! Really though, they'd do better to release the Petaria-exclusive species as regular Petpets, not as Neopets. Upon looking at the Oukin again, I'm not sure there is THAT much similarity (this creature would probably look better with an Oukin's ears and beak).But I looked at all the other Petpet Park species and think that if any of them becomes a Neopet, it should be the Pinixy. SO CUTE!!Really though, they'd do better to release the Petaria-exclusive species as regular Petpets, not as Neopets.

burning_shadows_79 , November 4, 2014 4:08 PM NST At least they could theoretically retrofit existing wearables from the Acara's head, the Elephante's body and feet, and the Bruce's arms. ...I hate to add my voice to the chorus of suggestions that this new Neopet is too ugly, but it does look like it was designed by a committee. A bit too busy in my opinion.At least they could theoretically retrofit existing wearables from the Acara's head, the Elephante's body and feet, and the Bruce's arms.

inkpot , November 4, 2014 4:13 PM NST i seen that elven. though i wish i hadn't

cal_chetty , November 4, 2014 4:14 PM NST

Will reserve fangirling over it once TNT makes it an official Neopet It's kind of cute ...Will reserve fangirling over it once TNT makes it an official Neopet

suzuka - JN Staff , November 4, 2014 4:15 PM NST @burning_shadows_79, I think that reflects my own opinion as well. It's not ugly, but it doesn't quite have that 'unique' feel to me. Still, I'm already happy with my pets so it's a non-issue.

elvenfaery , November 4, 2014 4:19 PM NST I'm no artist and I'm admittedly terrible when it comes to visualizing spatial things, but why do so many people seem to think a Feankenstein's monster type of Neopet would be any easier to enable customization for than an all-new-parts 'pet? Am I missing something insanely simple? Because I would imagine that the way a shirt fits one body would at least slightly clash with the way it fits a different per's arms. I mean, some body types are more compatible than others, but it would still require some tweaking to make it right, and in some cases may still look just plain wrong.

a0r10n , November 4, 2014 4:19 PM NST

When I first went to Jn, it scared me. I suppose that it's been so long since we've gotten a new pet that I haven't been expecting one. Not really all that bad, actually. Does look like the Park would take this one in, though. It's good, just not... It's not a pet I want to take home. But that's okay. Not all pets are for everybody.

Sadly, though, we'll never see this pet not anthropomorphized.

This is a product of Neopet's imagination. It has the potential to be xenographic (made to look like an animal), so even if this is Viacom's last stab at Neopia, the artists know what to do. He he hee... I am feeling so many mixed emotions that my face doesn't even know what to do.When I first went to Jn, it scared me. I suppose that it's been so long since we've gotten a new pet that I haven't been expecting one. Not really all that bad, actually. Does look like the Park would take this one in, though. It's good, just not... It's not a pet I want to take home. But that's okay. Not all pets are for everybody.Sadly, though, we'll never see this pet not anthropomorphized.This is a product of Neopet's imagination. It has the potential to be xenographic (made to look like an animal), so even if this is Viacom's last stab at Neopia, the artists know what to do. He he hee...

thenephilimrosier , November 4, 2014 4:22 PM NST Oh gosh, if this is a prank I'll be so sad because it looks adorable! As for it being a lot of work for TNT, well, maybe they wanted to go the extra mile for their 15th birthday? They could have been working on adapting clothes to fit this for a long time now, it definitely wouldn't be something they decided to make real on an impulse.

smudgeoffudge , November 4, 2014 4:23 PM NST Until anyone has an official name for this I am going to call it Vowla. So you have to kind of have a Vwa sound at the beginning when you say it with a french accent. So it is written Vowla but you say Voila!

janet , November 4, 2014 4:27 PM NST I think it is cute. A nice addition.

a0r10n , November 4, 2014 4:29 PM NST It's tyrannian/ halloween color is Kaepora Gaebora

Eh? Eh??

smudgeoffudge , November 4, 2014 4:30 PM NST If they did start with a blumaroo and changed this up, then blumaroo wearables would fit it. They could then tweak some of the blumaroo wearables to change colors or make it a bit different, like they do with dye works. Some of the basic stuff they can leave and then some of the NC mall stuff they could tweak.

sarahdg , November 4, 2014 4:32 PM NST it's going to be a challenge to customize. i doubt they will backtrack and create a version for this unless it's the same as another neopet. kinda like my mutant poogle which can't wear the older mutant clothes.

elvenfaery , November 4, 2014 4:32 PM NST Yeah, a0r10n, I was trying to imagine what this might have looked like pre-customization.

Would it have had more wing-like wings, with less emphasis on hands? That would have made it more harpy like.

june_scarlet , November 4, 2014 4:33 PM NST Between a series of jokes between Owls, the letter "v" and certain other letters of the alphabet, we've taken to calling these 'pets "Vowels".

smudgeoffudge , November 4, 2014 4:37 PM NST I do hope the Tyrannian, Elderly,Darigan, and Halloween would look more intimidating. Baby would be diabetus inducingly cute probably.

Kaepora Gaebora look would be great for Tyrannian.

emoo , November 4, 2014 4:38 PM NST The line weights are the only thing that puzzle me here. I understand that artists come and go, but that's never stopped any studio/company from maintaining a consistent style before (generally, at least two or three people work on most characters in 2D animation, and frequently more).



There's a level of simplicity achieved in all the pets, and this is a little...busy to me.



Cute as heck, though!

smudgeoffudge , November 4, 2014 4:41 PM NST We don't even know if this if the final version of it. Maybe they will tweak it, based on suggestions or comments. They have to be watching the boards and seeing our interest in it.

link , November 4, 2014 4:49 PM NST What is this? A renewed interest in Neopets? Tell me more....

princess_rozelia , November 4, 2014 4:51 PM NST It's like a panda owl :3 too cute! I understand the long wait though cuz think about how many multispecies wearables they have to make work for it.

smudgeoffudge , November 4, 2014 4:57 PM NST They don't have to make wearables to fit the pet. Since they designed the pet to fit the wearables.

terrie77 , November 4, 2014 4:58 PM NST I cannot decide whether I love it or not - probably wouldn't want to own one

elvenfaery , November 4, 2014 5:03 PM NST I love it when an intuitive feeling finds a more concrete explanation. Thank you, emoo, for inadvertently helping me out.



I don't think about things like line weight, or even shading or other art things I don't know about, on a conscious level, so it's often hard for me to put a finger on what I'm noticing. I have similar issues with music.

lasergu , November 4, 2014 5:24 PM NST This is actually pretty interesting.

josh_m , November 4, 2014 5:24 PM NST Off topic:

http://images.neopets.com/themes/038_hab_ig53k/banner_bg.png



http://images.neopets.com/themes/038_hab_ig53k/header_bg.png



http://images.neopets.com/themes/038_hab_ig53k/footer_bg.png



I was lurking in the game chat when I saw a board with the habit site theme links.

rubydragon , November 4, 2014 5:28 PM NST (there was a panda looking pet on there, unless this is a combo of some sort?)



It is weird that after and near the time the park closed I happened to have two sort of Petpet park related, (very short), dreams about the park, sort of, like it was not completely gone or would come back in a bit of a reworked form.



I found this strange since I had not ever had a neopets related dream in any sense before.

But with this news of a possible new species and how it looks it does make that seem rather funny. It reminds me of a Morkou petpet, but if it is somehow a glorified Oukin it could be like a Krawk petpet- pet kind of thing?(there was a panda looking pet on there, unless this is a combo of some sort?)It is weird that after and near the time the park closed I happened to have two sort of Petpet park related, (very short), dreams about the park, sort of, like it was not completely gone or would come back in a bit of a reworked form.I found this strange since I had not ever had a neopets related dream in any sense before.But with this news of a possible new species and how it looks it does make that seem rather funny.

rubydragon , November 4, 2014 5:31 PM NST I suppose all pets look a little strange when they are first introduced.

berdor , November 4, 2014 5:32 PM NST That actually is exciting, thank you josh_m.



I was getting a but grumpy waiting on the promised Habi prizes.

june_scarlet , November 4, 2014 5:35 PM NST On the footer, what is that Mootrix fighting? That brown thing, what is that? Because I only ever remember them fighting blue P3s, and don't ever remember seeing anything like that brown thing.

a0r10n , November 4, 2014 5:39 PM NST *looks at P3 footer*

D: It's terrifying!

There does not exist the proper emoticons to express this.

berdor , November 4, 2014 5:41 PM NST Uhm...



Habi 2.0 monsters? Creative freedom? Not sure.

june_scarlet , November 4, 2014 5:43 PM NST Maybe the story is that the brown thing invaded all the Habis, and that's why Prof. Clodbottle had to shut them all down, because it was such a bad infestation.

dave - JN Staff , November 4, 2014 5:48 PM NST That's quite a nice theme. Added the URL slug to our site themes guide so you can see the whole thing: <a href="http://www.jellyneo.net/?go=sitethemes">http://www.jellyneo.net/?go=sitethemes</a>



Question now is when they'll get around to awarding the Habitarium prizes...

berdor , November 4, 2014 5:53 PM NST Zombie Pinchit, new 'monster' petpetpets.



I'm calling it a plot and nobody can stop me.

terrie77 , November 4, 2014 5:55 PM NST Oh my gosh, could it mean that they are bringing it back? That would be pretty awesome, I love the theme, can't wait for it to be released.

dave - JN Staff , November 4, 2014 5:56 PM NST @terrie77: No, this is probably the "Thanks for playing! It's never coming back." prize.

unfree , November 4, 2014 5:57 PM NST @planlysastrata "I want a real one. It looks like it would follow you around and tell you when your being an idiot."



You are my new favorite person. I second that.

berdor , November 4, 2014 6:00 PM NST I'm all for creative freedom, but it is a bit odd to add all this new artwork to something meant as a farewell gift.



I don't really see the point, unless they needed a use for all the unused Habi updates they had already planned.

terrie77 , November 4, 2014 6:00 PM NST Yeah, I know Dave, but one can still dream. Once I get the theme I'm putting it on and never taking it off. LOL

kouza , November 4, 2014 6:00 PM NST About the Habitarium theme footer, that enemy P3 looks like some kind of dire Larnikin.



Maybe they're making Habitariumquest The RPG?

june_scarlet , November 4, 2014 6:05 PM NST http://images.neopets.com/themes/038_hab_ig53k/rotations/2.png

http://images.neopets.com/themes/038_hab_ig53k/rotations/5.png

http://images.neopets.com/themes/038_hab_ig53k/rotations/12.png



Maybe these three are mutant versions of the P3s? I don't think that was a thing, though, still.

berdor , November 4, 2014 6:07 PM NST Yes, they do look like mutant versions.



I can already hear the lore-obsessed players crying if this gets released without further backstory.

lasdarkfirewolf , November 4, 2014 6:10 PM NST

They can make this but they can't do a Wraith Lupe?? Not a fave for me. I mean sure it's different but now it just seems like Neo is making a hodgepodge of a pet rather than an actual pet. Seems more like a left over from petpet park >>.

I just hope they have a better surprise than this xD! They can make this but they can't do a Wraith Lupe?? Not a fave for me. I mean sure it's different but now it just seems like Neo is making a hodgepodge of a pet rather than an actual pet. Seems more like a left over from petpet park >>.I just hope they have a better surprise than this xD!

cat , November 4, 2014 6:19 PM NST Wow, nice new theme! Three new pests though (none of those look like our familiar pests). It's true that all 3 seem like they could be mutant versions of the regular P3s (purple = mootix, green = pinchet, brown = larniken), but that was never a thing in Habi. I wonder if they might be making a Habitarium 2.0. That could be one reason they wouldn't bring it over, Habi 2.0 could fix some of the issues with the first one (like how easy it was to just leave it running and get free NP) and add some more stuff for players to do.



Or it could just be artistic license. Still weird these new pests are featured instead of the original ones though.

cat , November 4, 2014 6:32 PM NST One thing to note: After Petpet Park got discontinued they took away the ability to search for some Petpet Park advertising games that were on Neopets, although those are still on the site and so is Weltrude's Toy Chest (again without any obvious links to it).



However, they haven't taken down the link in the games drop-down to Habitarium. Maybe they just forgot about it, after all it's been hectic since the server change and the programmers undoubtedly have better things to do than taking down a single link. But maybe they are actually planning a new Habitarium game. They did say Habi would be taken down though, so that argues against it. Oh well, we'll just have to wait and see.

a0r10n , November 4, 2014 6:48 PM NST "I want a real one. It looks like it would follow you around and tell you when your being an idiot."



Caption: "What an unintelligent idea." right as it enters your room.

tortoiseshel , November 4, 2014 7:06 PM NST They kinda look to me like a mix between a Furby and a Digimon. I like it!

a0r10n , November 4, 2014 7:22 PM NST I asked, and the chad approves!

http://images.neopets.com/themes/036_ddc_je4z0/rotations/2.png

a0r10n , November 4, 2014 7:22 PM NST Not sure whether that's a good or bad thing.

midnightcootie , November 4, 2014 7:23 PM NST Owls are quite simply my FAVORITE animal, so I'm really excited about this and will definitely own one! However, I really don't like the Petpet Park-esque design... the legs REALLY bug me. I guess I just kind of wish it looked a little more... fierce? Or at least less cute. *Shrug*

midnightcootie , November 4, 2014 7:23 PM NST Owls are quite simply my FAVORITE animal, so I'm really excited about this and will definitely own one! However, I really don't like the Petpet Park-esque design... the legs REALLY bug me. I guess I just kind of wish it looked a little more... fierce? Or at least less cute. *Shrug*

a0r10n , November 4, 2014 7:25 PM NST Aha! My problem with it is that it looks like it wants to be a bird, but those legs are so NOT birdlike! The clash confuses me. All other neopets make sense. Ah well. We get what it dealt to us, do with it what you will. :/

emoo , November 4, 2014 7:27 PM NST Haha, I'm glad I helped, elven! I'm in school for art and animation, so I pay a lot of attention to styles and sundry

skander , November 4, 2014 7:43 PM NST SHENKUU MAP REDESIGN!

rubydragon , November 4, 2014 7:59 PM NST My brother said it looked like a baby Eyrie in a weird panda costume. . . lol.

minner2006 , November 4, 2014 8:07 PM NST Ummm.

Those legs. Very dinosaur/elephant...don't quite match up with the rest.

That face is darling.

kreyrie , November 4, 2014 8:08 PM NST I love it, because I SAID they needed an owl character, and they needed an owl pet, and this needs to be done and I need a 5th pet slot and a brown paper bag or something.



!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

aliy28 , November 4, 2014 8:18 PM NST its so cute I'm gunna cry!!



fingers crossed it gets released because i would definitely have one immediately!! its so cute I'm gunna cry!!fingers crossed it gets released because i would definitely have one immediately!!

uvailable , November 4, 2014 9:41 PM NST Beak but no wings?

uvailable , November 4, 2014 9:42 PM NST Ignore my last comment. It's arms are its wings. Silly me. I do like it, though. It's unique.

burning_shadows_79 , November 4, 2014 10:39 PM NST

- A new plot (!)

- A Neopets mobile app

- A fifth pet slot for Neocash

- Makeovers for the older maps

- A revamp and release of Lutari Island

- Bug fixes and new furniture for v2 Neohomes

- Parting gifts from the Habitarium and Petpet Park



Things I'm not particularly fussed about:

- A new Neopet species.



So I'm interested in that site theme, but not a new Neopet.

Maybe it'll be released as part of a plot, or an additional pet slot will be added to the NC Mall's Elite Boutique when the new species is introduced.

I can dream. I'm going to be slapped awake though, I can almost feel it... Things I really want to see:- A new plot (!)- A Neopets mobile app- A fifth pet slot for Neocash- Makeovers for the older maps- A revamp and release of Lutari Island- Bug fixes and new furniture for v2 Neohomes- Parting gifts from the Habitarium and Petpet ParkThings I'm not particularly fussed about:- A new Neopet species.So I'm interested in that site theme, but not a new Neopet.Maybe it'll be released as part of a plot, or an additional pet slot will be added to the NC Mall's Elite Boutique when the new species is introduced.I can dream. I'm going to be slapped awake though, I can almost feel it...

inkpot , November 4, 2014 11:38 PM NST uuugh, what's really ruining the new species right now for me is that it's ~ears~ kinda look like pigtails. :C cannot unsee

taraneechristine , November 5, 2014 12:34 AM NST Pandowl!

archaeopteryx , November 5, 2014 12:57 AM NST That supernova color for the ouiken they had? I really, really want that as a neopets color, so I can paint my active pet that. It would go perfectly with his current customization.

eggsalad , November 5, 2014 2:08 AM NST Not sure if I want one... but I'm still opening a spot on a side account.

jayaswati , November 5, 2014 4:10 AM NST Wow ! This little bird looks too heavy to fly !!



As an avid customiser, I like the following things about our new neopet :

two legged : Most popular pets are two legged (Kacheeks and draiks ) and dresses look better on them.

Eyes : Those large eyes would be perfect for showing off different contacts.

Wings : The wings have been made into the hand. This is great as lots of us don't like wings when we have a particularly stunning Background on our pet and don't want it covered by feathered objects.

Face : I'm glad that the face not a partial side-view, so we can see both sides of any wig worn more prominently. But I would really like the colored portion surrounding the eyes to be taken away, which might make any makeup look weird. Please TNT, give our new pet more cheek area !! (He will actually look cuter for it !:void(0);! )



Finally, the pteri, lenny, bruce and eyerie are only 4 neopets with bird beaks (so the bird population is way under-represented). So our ne

jayaswati , November 5, 2014 4:11 AM NST



However, it will look less human than the kacheek/ usul, so that may put some people off. Finally, the pteri, lenny, bruce and eyerie are only 4 neopets with bird beaks (so the bird population is way under-represented). So our new friend is definitely welcome on that count.However, it will look less human than the kacheek/ usul, so that may put some people off.

kouza , November 5, 2014 5:53 AM NST With regards to the weird P3 mutations, I agree with Berdor, seems unseemly that Clodbottle would end the study without explaining what these beast bugs are.



Or maybe that's exactly WHY he ended the study. He discovered this, discovered these bugs were too dangerous to have ordinary laymen raising in their homes. Or maybe he didn't want anyone harping in on his discovery. Maybe both. So he brings the project to an abrupt end, then holes himself up in his lab...

pepsiesca , November 5, 2014 6:30 AM NST These are really adorable. I would love to get one or all four of them lol. Hope they think hard about it. On second thought, release them, then think about it lmho.

plaidchameleon13 , November 5, 2014 7:15 AM NST I think they are adorable and have amazing potential for Paint Colors and Customisation! I'm all for them and can't wait to create one!

leoss2000 , November 5, 2014 7:24 AM NST half owl half panda.. not sure if i like it.. looks more like a petpet park character that wasnt released..

smudgeoffudge , November 5, 2014 8:30 AM NST I spotted Neopets Play Sets in stores. One is a Mystery Island Playset that comes with a Kougra and Goldy Petpet. I don't remember these being announced anywhere. They sort of surprised me to see it in Fred's. Google Searching Neopets Mystery Island Playet brings up lots of images of it, a Faerieland Playset, Extra figurines and pencil toppers. Since Neopets moved to Jumpstart, we can expect more toys I guess.

mollyscribbles , November 5, 2014 8:41 AM NST I found Ogrins kinda ugly at first, until I tried one with a wig to cover the mane -- looks perfectly fine.



As for this pet, I have nothing against it. Any given user is going to have pets they like and pets they don't like, and this one simply fits into the 'meh, not really interested' category for me.

inkpot , November 5, 2014 10:10 AM NST i think it's great they're making playsets and RL merch again (apparently). that's how i got into neo originally (i had bought a little tamagotchi-like kougra pocket game).

suzuka - JN Staff , November 5, 2014 11:18 AM NST The Kougra playset isn't new - I'm not sure how it ended up at your store, but I bought it years ago. It'd be a bit odd to re-release something like that due to weird licensing stuff.

carioseye , November 5, 2014 3:19 PM NST Mmm not a fan :L



I'll get used to it eventually...!

frickinmuck , November 5, 2014 4:30 PM NST Owlbear!! <3 <3 <3 I want one soooo bad!!

goldennightfox , November 5, 2014 5:20 PM NST "@planlysastrata "I want a real one. It looks like it would follow you around and tell you when your being an idiot." "



You. I like you.



Also I quite like this pet. I wish the handfist looked more like the other hand, or that both were more claw-like, bit other than that, it's cute! Though I can't help but wonder how fantastic it would have been pre-customization... *wistful sigh*

dacio , November 5, 2014 5:31 PM NST Well, that is one ugly neopet (can't believe I missed this news for so long)

freezewraith , November 5, 2014 5:57 PM NST I love the owlbear concept, but I'm not wild about the execution here. It's almost like a G-rated version of a moonkin.

minidriver , November 5, 2014 6:04 PM NST Wonder if I'll ever get my Kassegat back...

latentinsanity , November 5, 2014 6:10 PM NST After letting this news sink in, I've already made room on my account for this creature. I can't wait to see what they do with this adorable pudge-bird. It's not my favorite neopet ever but I want to support TNT in deciding to dive in and make another pet.

reconnection , November 5, 2014 8:08 PM NST Not sure if anyone has posted this yet but I just saw someone on the boards point to The Official Neopets Team Message Board.



"Another year older with even more surprises up our sleeve! Will you be joining us as we countdown to our 15th BIRTHDAY? From Goodie Bags and NEW items to site themes and more, surprises galore will be available throughout all of next week, leading to the BIGGEST news to hit Neopia in quite some time - stay tuned!"

myflickyflapp , November 5, 2014 8:28 PM NST Hey JN - question... did you guys get permission or have to get permission from Neopets to post this spoiler? Cause it's a pretty big one :O

joviae , November 5, 2014 8:54 PM NST It's super cute! It's like a giant panda/owl! Adorable. I want one. I hope it's for real.

tygercan , November 5, 2014 8:58 PM NST it looks like that bird petpet from petpet park, but more neopet-like

lokaula , November 5, 2014 9:52 PM NST @minidriver...I miss my Kassegat too and I hope they don't destroy the Kassegat like they've done with this Oukin-looking pet, ew.

cheezit , November 5, 2014 10:46 PM NST the tail looks like a dang cape

shorahnagi , November 6, 2014 2:58 AM NST I think it is cute and - if it is a new Neopet, that I still had a spot for one.

Also - the Birthday teaser that was posted says; leading to the BIGGEST news to hit Neopia in quite some time - stay tuned!



Considering the last time we had a new pet added to the site was over - what? 8 years ago with the Lutari. And I would believe the discovery of a new pet would classify as the biggest news.

burning_shadows_79 , November 6, 2014 5:13 AM NST A new Neopet species would definitely be the biggest news for a long time.

...Can we PLEASE have a plot?! Uh, yeah.A new Neopet species would definitely be the biggest news for a long time....Can we PLEASE have a plot?!

pogno , November 6, 2014 5:58 AM NST It's hideous.

xhriis , November 6, 2014 6:52 AM NST



I'll probably like them after some more colors are released. but hopefully it doesn't look as ugly in customisation as I'm picturing it... WHY does it have to be light yellowI'll probably like them after some more colors are released. but hopefully it doesn't look as ugly in customisation as I'm picturing it...

setembre , November 6, 2014 8:06 AM NST It's cluttery and gaudy, I don't like it much. But I'm very happy a new neopet is being released.

sp4de , November 6, 2014 8:49 AM NST Eh... not something I'd get but maybe people will hush now.

bluestargo , November 6, 2014 1:59 PM NST Looks a little too cutesey and not quite the right style to me. Definitely more Petpet Park than Neopets looking, I would expect this to be a petpet and not a pet. I'm not a fan.

cat , November 6, 2014 4:54 PM NST Somehow I doubt people will give up with just this new pet. Former petpet park players seem to be requesting more Petpet Park based pets (mostly seems to be Kassegats). The people who were requesting a Bear pet before will still be requesting a Bear pet. And just about anyone who thought the root of Neopets stagnation over the last few years was "no new neopets" will request new neopets.

mystique880 , November 6, 2014 6:55 PM NST Ahh give the little fella a break. I think it is adorable and if they don't also give us a 6th pet spot (wishful thinking), I'll probably have to release one of my draiks to get one.

elvenfaery , November 6, 2014 6:58 PM NST Yup, on the one paw they are placating a whole bunch of users' requests, but on the other, they're opening up a huge can of worms.

surfcb , November 6, 2014 7:29 PM NST

Shimmering hearts too :3



Also would love Wish on a Star, Sunset, Snowflake, Shimmering Green, Pink Hearts, Pastels & Plaid, Ocean Waves, Nova, Holiday, Gold, Candy Cane, Birthday Cake, and especially Crystal, plus a bunch that you mentioned @pikachu315111: if they made Sparkle a color, I cannot even begin to describe how thrilled I would beShimmering hearts too :3Also would love Wish on a Star, Sunset, Snowflake, Shimmering Green, Pink Hearts, Pastels & Plaid, Ocean Waves, Nova, Holiday, Gold, Candy Cane, Birthday Cake, and especially Crystal, plus a bunch that you mentioned

surfcb , November 6, 2014 7:42 PM NST Between a series of jokes between Owls, the letter "v" and certain other letters of the alphabet, we've taken to calling these 'pets "Vowels".

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*Applauds*

surfcb , November 6, 2014 8:02 PM NST @cat: Sadly I have to be one of those people, as I would LOVE a Kassegat pet, or petpet, and if it is truthful that this is related to petpet park, then I wont be satisfied until I have something that reminds me of my Kassegat

weezybaby , November 6, 2014 10:16 PM NST what would be really cool, and i know it wont happen, but would be awesome is if these new pets were to inhabit one of the non-clickable lands on the map, and give us a new land =) thats pushing the dream though lol

pikachu315111 , November 6, 2014 11:05 PM NST @ surfcb:

Reasons I skipped colors: Wish on a Star is like Starry, Sunset is Eventide, Snowflake is like Snow, Shimmering Green is just a fancier green, I skipped Pink Heart because I chose Shimmering Hearts, Pastels & Plaid is Pastel minus the plaid, Ocean Waves is Water, Nova is a fancier pink plus a Nova mark, Holiday looks like it could be something for Christmas (which honestly itself can be split into several colors), Gold is... Gold, Candy Cane is another possible version of Christmas, skipped Birthday Cake because it's similar to Candy, and Crystal is like Ice. The colors I picked I felt were different enough from current Colours.



That said, I can maybe see a way they can make Wish on a Star, Snowflake, Birthday Cake, and Crystal into a Colour. They'll have to keep WoaS exactly the same, get rid of the now piles on Snowflake (so it'll just be the pattern), Birthday cake needs more birthday cake details to make it different from candy, and Crystal change it s

pikachu315111 , November 6, 2014 11:05 PM NST ... and Crystal change it so that its completely covered in gems.

snappy1155 , November 7, 2014 5:44 AM NST

Neo is a big part of my life.

Happy Birthday Neo! I love you guys and appreciate all your hard work you have done.

May you have many more years of bringing happiness in my life! I love the new neopet. It looks like a cross between a panda and an owl. Love pets with big beautiful eyes like this one. Does remind me of petpet part...but, that is not a bad thing. Pet is adorable. Can't wait to own one!Neo is a big part of my life.Happy Birthday Neo! I love you guys and appreciate all your hard work you have done.May you have many more years of bringing happiness in my life!

diegoprs , November 7, 2014 5:54 AM NST Super ugly lol

And it looks like a new petpet for petpet park instead of a new pet species

panthera_alba , November 7, 2014 12:11 PM NST I do agree it looks kind of like the oukin from Petpet Park. Personally, I think I'd like it better if its body was less chubby and didn't have those thick legs.

I wonder how it will be in customization. Will it be able to wear the already-released items?

fabio21 , November 7, 2014 2:34 PM NST WOOO! MOONKIN!

surfcb , November 7, 2014 4:40 PM NST @pikachu315111:

I suppose you're right about most of those, but I dont see Snowflake as being Snow, I was looking at the blue color and the snowflake on the front, I suppose with the snow piles its a little like Snow, but not the same IMO. and some others I still feel could be colors without being similar to existing colors, I just wont go into detail about them because thats way to much text x)

indagare , November 7, 2014 7:15 PM NST Where did you guys find this?

panthera_alba , November 7, 2014 8:15 PM NST Okay, this neopet kind of reminds me of a monster from Dragon Warrior Monsters...

http://dragon-quest.org/wiki/File:Land_owl.png

sandbender , November 7, 2014 8:55 PM NST Boring and crudely designed. I would never own one.

This is the kind of slipshod effort I expect from a group who's too lazy to migrate Habitarium.

a0r10n , November 8, 2014 1:34 PM NST Hey,

If they did migrate Habitarium, the economy would be a disaster. It's not a matter of laziness- it's a matter of what makes sense. It made no sense to migrate the Habitarium; read the editorial. And if there's anything wrong with the pet, it's that it's too detailed. They need to tone down the fur marks a little. So let up. Being angry will make them want to quit, and then you'll have no neopets! Ever. How'd you like that, huh?

jbcadegan , November 9, 2014 1:53 PM NST I vote for ugly. I don't like it at all.

zoeyaugust1245 , November 9, 2014 3:33 PM NST Personally if they got rid of the tail it would be amazing.



Maybe if the eyes were blue or another colour and they're were no stripes on the wing/arm things.

lighthouse_garden , November 10, 2014 9:58 AM NST I personally think they are adorable, and, I am hoping to make one. What are they called?

naorli , November 12, 2014 4:24 PM NST Jn, i was aondering how you even know about the release of a new species, and even more-so how it looks like?

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