Y12 - Best of 2010
The 3rd Annual Neopies voting starts on January 11, 2011 and ends January 30th, 2011. Be sure to vote everyday so you dont miss the special prize. Each category is open for voting for 3 days. Below you can see the list of prizes and winners so far.
| Items Available | |||
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 Books |
 Bottled Faeries |
 Codestones |
 Dubloon Coins |
 Gnome Collectable Charms |
 Medicine |
 Shells |
 Stamps |
For voting every day at the Neopies, you were rewared with a 3rd Annual Neopies Golden Trophy and 20,000 np on January 29th 2011.
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| Best Plot January 27 - 29 |  The Faeries' Ruin Xandra turns Neopia's faeries to stone, kills Hubrid Nox, and brings Faerieland crashing down, but then is outmanoeuvred by the courage and cunning of Hanso and Brynn. |
 The Faeries' Ruin Xandra turns Neopia's faeries to stone, kills Hubrid Nox, and brings Faerieland crashing down, but then is outmanoeuvred by the courage and cunning of Hanso and Brynn. |
 The Faeries' Ruin Xandra turns Neopia's faeries to stone, kills Hubrid Nox, and brings Faerieland crashing down, but then is outmanoeuvred by the courage and cunning of Hanso and Brynn. |
 The Faeries' Ruin Xandra turns Neopia's faeries to stone, kills Hubrid Nox, and brings Faerieland crashing down, but then is outmanoeuvred by the courage and cunning of Hanso and Brynn. |
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| Let Us Never Speak Of This Again January 26 - 28 |  50% Winner! Key Quest Quitters We've all been there... about to win a Key Quest match when your opponent suddenly vanishes! Thankfully, the release of Key Quest's rating system discourages chronic quitting. |
 11% NC Mall 13 Days of Trick or Treat Event Some combinations tend to go together: peanut butter and jelly, chilli and cheese, tricks and treats... except when those tricks keep Neopians from getting every treat. |
 22% Tarla's Tour of Mystery Let me get this straight - I spent countless hours feverishly clicking around Neopia in search of Tarla, and all I got was a background worth 30,000 NP?!? *sigh* |
 17% Uni Clothing Shopkeeper Redraw Apparently, many Neopians were under the impression that the Unis Clothing Shopkeeper was a male Uni. Much to their surprise, "he" turned out to actually be a she. |
| Best Mystery Capsule January 25 - 27 |  20% Bountiful Bow Mystery Capsule For those who simply can't get enough bows, this is the Mystery Capsule for you! It also offers access to a trio of bow-nus items unavailable anywhere else! |
 17% Holiday Gift Box Mystery Capsule One of this Mystery Capsule's offerings is the Super Gift Box, which introduced the ability to give someone four items in a single gift box. Not too shabby! |
 15% NC Mall 3rd Birthday Mystery Capsule Released in celebration of the NC Mall's 3rd birthday, this Mystery Capsule not only offered an opportunity to get retired Neocash items, but Limited Edition Bonus Items, too! |
 48% Winner! Spooky Moon Halloween Mystery Capsule This Mystery Capsule offered a wide range of mostly Halloween-themed delights, including the Spooky Moon trinket, available exclusively here as a Bonus Item. |
| Best Neopoint Background January 24 - 26 |  38% Winner! Beautiful Desert Oasis Background Those who completed Kari's quest to help her find an ideal vacation spot were rewarded with this background, a reminder of the holiday hideaway's discovery. |
 19% Krawk Island Silhouette Background Oh sure, it may look peaceful and relaxing, but beware... there be pirates lurkin' in them shadows! |
 21% Malicious Dark Faeries Background Uh oh! It seems like there's trouble in the air. Then again, maybe that's your style... |
 22% Rocky Ocean Background Surf's up! The tide is coming in and the waves are huge. As tempting as going out for a swim may be, perhaps you should stay where it's safe for now... |
| Best New Neopet Colour January 23 - 25 |  42% Winner! Chocolate Draik What's not to love about this tasteful Draik confection? Waffle textured wings and ears, a slather of chocolate syrup, and a topping of whipped cream and a cherry... yum! |
 35% Faerie Lutari Combining a neon green overlay with wings that feature soft pastel colours and speckles on a pale background, this fashion-forward style takes chances and makes them work. |
 10% Mutant Ogrin Perhaps the most colourful of all mutant styles (only mutant Kaus, Pteris, or Peophins can really argue the claim), this look's quite an eyeful... even if you've got three eyes! |
 13% Royal Techo Both of the Techo's Royal Paint Brush styles feature an island-inspired look that's respectably regal and yet festively fun in a tiki sort of way. |
| Best New Petpet Species January 22 - 24 |  5% Farnswap Its striking expression may not suit all Neopians' tastes, but those who elect to make a Farnswap their Petpet are quickly won over by their warmth and enthusiasm. |
 57% Winner! Mauket Many seeking this Petpet who couldn't afford one due to its rarity of 90 got a nice surprise when Gold Maukets were included as prizes in this year's Games Master Challenge. |
 18% Ombat Neopians have certainly shown that they dig this adorable Geraptiku Petpet that loves to burrow since it was released during the first month of Year 12. |
 20% Razumi How could anyone visit Shenkuu's Fanciful Fauna Petpet Shop and not instantly be taken by the inquisitive nature of this charming Petpet? |
| Best NC Collectible Item January 21 - 23 |  18% Faerie Cloud Racer Collectors Background This background places your Neopet at the controls of their very own Faerie Cloud Racer! Billowing smoke trail sold separately (okay, not really). |
 24% Jeran Collectors Sword Fashioned from the finest steel in Meridell and adorned with markings that could only be the work of a true master, this sword is the choice of heroes and villains alike. |
 44% Winner! Princess Amira Collectors Arm Cuffs Some may find these jewel-encrusted cuffs a little too fabulous for everyday use, but who would expect anything less of items that come from Princess Amira's personal vault? |
 14% Princess Lunara Collectors Parasol Originally featured in The Search for Princess Lunara, this carefully crafted parasol is ideal for shading its owner from harsh rays when it's sunny outside. |
| Best Neopoint Item January 20 - 22 |  15% Imposter Apple Visitors to Bart's Apple Bobbing Tank found themselves comparing apples to oranges upon taking a closer look at this less than convincing citrus substitute. |
 12% Nightsteed Mace Unlike the Uni for which it's named, this ferocious Battledome weapon's appearance is just as menacing when the sun is out as it is after dark. |
 16% Shrubbery This foreground item allowed Neopian nature lovers to give their Neopet's presentation an added sense of depth. |
 57% Winner! Zombie Petpet Paint Brush Just what every Neopet wants - to transform their Petpet into a rotting, fly-ridden, wild-eyed drone that staggers about slowly while emitting a low groan. Lovely! |
| Best Cameo Appearance in a Plot January 19 - 21 |  5% Captain Rourke This Ogrin ship captain was seen ordering a refreshment in the third comic, during the part where Hanso was recounting his sale of the artefact to Hubrid Nox. |
 19% Kanrik The Gelert leader of The Thieves' Guild made an appearance in the plot's seventh comic, while Hanso (a fellow guild member) and Brynn were recounting their shared past. |
 54% Winner! King Altador In The Faeries' Ruin, King Altador bravely led the team protecting Brynn and Hanso from legions of shadow wraiths as they tried to reverse the spell that froze the faeries. |
 22% King Jazan Having witnessed Hanso stealing from the faeries after they were frozen, King Jazan was Hanso's most outspoken critic during the plot (at least, until he saved Neopia from Xandra). |
| Best Avatar January 18 - 20 |  24% Dark Lurker Neopians out on a spooky shopping spree could find themselves the lucky recipient of this avatar... |
 17% Festival of Neggs Y12 - Quester If you earned this avatar, then you must've been awfully diligent about fulfilling Kari the Negg Faerie's quests during the Festival of Neggs. Well done! |
 9% Stamp Collector - The Battledome Being a stamp collector isn't cheap. Neither is being a Battledomer. Therefore, is it any surprise what a page filled with Battledome-themed stamps will run you? |
 50% Winner! Wishing Well Despite numerous hints in the Editorial, Neopians have yet to figure out how to find this avatar. Here's wishing it doesn't take as long as the Bonju avatar did... |
| Best Species-Specific Wearables January 17 - 19 |  11% Bori One can't help but admire the ornate detail of this year's Bori wearables, which were faithfully created in the fashion of a Bori Flower Girl and Bori Miner. |
 34% Hissi If you've ever wanted to dress your Hissi as a glamourous pop star or a swashbuckling swordsman, then this year's Hissi Day was quite an event for you! |
 17% Jetsam Those awaiting this year's Jetsam wearables were not let down by the Jetsam Lunch Lady outfit and Witch Doctor costume's debut, which arrived at a perfect time for Halloween. |
 38% Winner! Kacheek This year's Kacheek wearables featured a postman's outfit and a lovely pink night ensemble, each with a pair of accessories that really round out the look. |
| Best NC Mall Event January 16 - 18 |  16% Castle Nox - Corridor of Chance Access Hubrid Nox may be gone, but the transfabulating powers of his Corridor of Chance live on! Who knows what wearable (and, possibly, bonus effect) your Neopet will get? |
 13% The Mystery Capsule Quest for Knowledge Collectors gathered Mystery Capsules from some of the world's wisest Neopians to assemble an impressive array of handsome wearable items. |
 45% Winner! Neggstravaganza Surprise How they manage to squeeze those magnificent backgrounds, foregrounds, wearable clothing items, etc. into those tiny little Neggs, we'll never know... |
 26% Stocking Stufftacular The first Stocking Stufftacular was so popular that the NC Mall brought it back for another engagement, offering another round of holiday-themed surprises. |
| Best Site Event January 15 - 17 |  26% Altador Cup Neopia's most exciting annual sporting returned for its fifth year, adding a new team from Moltara and bringing back the Staff Tournament, which was won by Twitterpate. |
 27% Daily Dare Along with the usual set of scores to beat by AAA, Abigail, and Lulu, plus weekly Double Dares, this year's event also had a Staff Tournament, which was won by Jimmy James. |
 40% Winner! Festival of Neggs In addition to awarding daily prizes, this event also offered eight quests - four presented as riddles, and four requiring players to run errands for Kari, the Negg Faerie. |
 7% Save the Wheels This past summer, The Neopian Conservation Society raised billions of Neopoints to preserve and restore Neopia's wheels, offering contributors prizes based on their donations. |
| Best Caption Images January 14 - 16 |  19% Caption Contest 1076 Dr. Sloth: I tried everything - writing letters, signing petitions, picketing. Despite my very best efforts, there's still no Diet Achyfi! I tell ya, doc. I feel so helpless... |
 39% Winner! Caption Contest 1107 mr.coconut [To Hissi]: GOOD NIGHT! |
 23% Caption Contest 1138 Apparently chivalry isn't dead in Neopia. Artistic ability, on the other hand... well, let's just say it's taking a break. |
 19% Caption Contest 1161 The Chomby felt so out of place at this gathering. After all, he was the only one... in formal attire. |
| Best Neocash Wearable Item January 13 - 15 |  18% Icy Blue Eyes This past year, the option to adorn your Neopet with aqua blue contacts was rather popular with many customisers... just not those with Aishas and Chias, however. |
 26% Lavender Faerietale Dress Understandably, this ornate dress was a favourite among those who were looking for something that was delicate, yet still capable of turning heads. |
 35% Winner! Stormy Night Background Ahh, the urge to go out in the rain and stomp every puddle in sight. With this background, your Neopet can stay out in the rain as long as they like and not even get sick! |
 21% Valentine Tree of Lights Among those who decided to customise their Neopets for Valentine's Day, few wearables were more desirable than this beautiful, flower-filled foreground. |
| Best New Game January 12 - 14 |  20% Hannah and the Kreludor Caves Guide Hannah through the caves of Kreludor collecting gems and keys, but keep an eye on your oxygen and fuel (plus watch out for Dr. Sloth's Kreludan Defenders, too!). |
 36% Winner! Jumpin' Gem Heist Help a Sandan named Solly use his basket to gather the gems from the evil Bori Miner's operation and carry on the good deeds begun by his owner. |
 24% Kookia Hordes of adorable Kookiths are overrunning Neopia; it's up to you to track them down and catch these omnipresent Petpets before it's too late! |
 20% Neopian Battlefield Legends Relive some of the most legendary conflicts of Neopian history as you strategically select and arrange towers in an attempt to turn back invaders. |
| Best New Paint Brush January 11 - 13 |  48% Winner! Maractite This style's rune-like aquamarine markings and steel blue base have made it a highly-desired look among far more Neopians than just those who live in Maraqua. |
 11% Relic Those who've elected to paint their Neopet with the Relic Paint Brush have certainly set their decision in stone as to which brush is this year's best... |
19% Transparent This see-through paint brush style is ideal for those who believe that, when it comes to their Neopets, it's what's on the inside that truly matters... |
22% Woodland Sporting a stylishly simple woodgrain finish and flowering bud accents, this paint brush option has become quite popular among Neopia's nature lovers. |
Neopian Times Interview: Neopies!
An interview with the host of the neopies Ellsworth posted on Neopets official facebook page.
Neopian Times: Good afternoon everyone, and welcome to a special edition Neopian Times interview. Here today, we have the host of the Third Annual Neopies, Ellsworth. Thank you for taking the time to speak with us.
Ellsworth: *Nodding* My pleasure.
NT: So tell us Ellsworth, what's it like hosting the Neopies?
Ellsworth: It's quite an honour. I really find it amazing the passion Neopians have for their favourites in each category. I overheard quite a few heated discussions about it while playing bowls with the Gourmet Club this past weekend. Of course, as the host, I have to remain neutral towards all the nominations.
NT: We noticed the competition between Hissi and Kacheeks for new outfits is particularly fierce, with only a few percent separating them. Any guesses as to which will win?
Ellsworth: Ahh, my favourite category thus far. I'm an Elephante that appreciates fine clothing, and all the nominations are superb. The Kacheek outfits seem to be keeping the lead though, but who knows, the masses can be a fickle bunch.
NT: Have any of the winners surprised you?
Ellsworth: I was pleasantly surprised to see that Jumpin' Gem Heist won by such a large margin, especially considering the competition. I'll admit though, I enjoy the game quite a bit.
NT: That's interesting. We heard rumours that you're accepting bribes of Juppieswirl Bonbons to "nudge" the votes in a particular direction.
Ellsworth: I-- don't know what you're talking about. I'm needed for preparation for tonight's show. Good day. *Leaves*
NT: We uh, guess that concludes our interview. We wish the best of luck to Ellsworth, and would like to remind everyone to cast their vote and have their voice be heard!
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