I left neopets 10 ish years ago because I thought it was too grindy especially the PBs. I remembered obtaining transmorg potion from random event iirc. Instead of selling it, I used it on my Bori because it was (supposed to be) hard to get. And when I left, Mutant pets can’t even wear anything. And my only hope to get none basic coloured pets was via Pound (Glowing Buzz, Cookie Chomby, Cloud Jubjub). IIRC I got the Kiko during Kiko day and received Darigan PB from events. Two of the pets was sitting in my side account. Now that I can have six I transferred them to my Main.
I never thought of coming back. But, I keep having chowdersays youtube videos recommended and after watching her, I was intrigued to revisit. So here are my Pets. Their styles are basically amalgamation of what I’ve hoarded before I left and things I stumbled in shops. Some items, like Iridescent Buzz set, Mutant wearables and Kiko exclusive wearables, I bought after scrolling in JN’s wardrobe and lurking using Shop Wizard.
My goal used to be to style and Paint my pets. But I’m pretty content with how they are right now (except for the Chomby, WIP). Right now, I’m aiming for Secret laboratory maps, and maybe train my Gnorbu for any battledome events. I read that Defenders of Neopia was disabled. So I don’t know if there’s any other plot to follow.

No surprises with Meerca! Candy is such an incredible design, not just the best Meerca design but maybe one of the best for the colour overall. It won with 35.8% of the votes! Second was the rather stylish Striped with 13.7%, and finally Maraquan with 12.6%. A few honourable mentions, but overwhelmingly in favour of Candy.
Vote for Meerca if you haven't here, or check out the results here!
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Click here for the Best Colour of Each Species Poll Series - Moehog!

My ripped king 8-Bit MOehog in a piece titled Guest poser: 8-bit moehog by dragoncima13 on FurAffinity
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Okay so as it says in the title Moe is my fav pet. I just think its friendly yet dopey face is adorable, and their story of being servants to Skeiths until they left for a better life is just too good not to root for. Still, I will admit their paint brush options leave a LOT to be desired. Most of them barely change anything about the pet, even Moehog-specific wearables are sort of meh.
Still, I do have my fav colours. Baby, really sweet looking, just seems happy to be there. Christmas, wrapped up like a present, I think this is such a simple and adorable take on a mixed bag paint brush. Darigan, just feels iconic if not the most terrifying or interestingly designed. The Elderlies both look so sweet here, like they'd be really supportive grandparents. Fire has a fire mane which is a nice touch, even if I'm not a huge fan of the colour overall. I've got a Nostalgic Grey that I use as my lab rat and am obsessed with how devastatingly sad he is. Halloween is an icon too, love the Sloth skull cap. Moehog's friendly little eyes look so sweet and sad in the Magma version, like he's on fire but letting you know it's okay. I've also got a Maraquan Moehog, I like that it's vaguely seacow-ish with the sweet pink nose. Mutant is hilarious, my shopkeeper was a Mutant Moehog for a while named Crump, he still has every disease but he's no less loved for it. Pastel was my first dreamie on my return to Neopets last year, I just think the colouring is perfection even if it's a bit sweeter than a pet I'd normally go for. I also have a Water Moe--I think this brush almost always looks great but especially so on him.
Some gripes: Plushie, Tyrannian, Relic, and the Royals are virtually unchanged. They just slightly altered a feature or two, or maybe added some simple clothes. Disappointing given how over the top some pet designs can be in these colours!
I realize that's a lot of text for a rather unpopular pet, but it can't be helped. It's a sweetie and I feel strongly about it. If you feel differently, any particular reason why? I know Moehog's are like the pound troll pet, and they've gained a bit of a reputation for being less desirable, I'd love to hear your thoughts!
Remember polls are open for a week, so if you haven't you can still vote on Lenny, Lupe, Lutari and Meerca!

I'm so happy I was able to retrieve my 16 year old account from when I was a dumb kid lol
Really want to turn SpeedDemon_Ninja the Zafara into a edgy dude for fun (I did not know how to make money or code stones back then, I basically just played enough games to spin wheel of excitement and waste money failing esophagor quests)
He's not a Neopet I'd make anymore but he's special and I'm choosing to celebrate him (:

Which is your favorite species as plushie?
Also a side note… I can’t believe a game like NEOPETS has been pulling me out of depression this past month and making me excited to wake up and LIVE again, it’s so fun to me to wake up every day and see what my new quest prizes are and I look forward to doing my dailies and now being part of this community I’m really trying to manifest my best life again

I’m having so much fun being back on neopets. Designing my pets is by far my favorite part. And I would love to connect with some more neoartist! Here are my pets and their designs 💖

My partner dug this well loved Shadow Kyrii out of the bins at Goodwill. Did not come home with us, but was a nice surprise!

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I probably shouldn't admit it, but I'm over the moon to have finally conquered Neoquest after 17 years. It's been ages since I last logged into Neopets, but about six months ago, I found myself drawn back in. As an 'old' man now, getting lost in training my pet, diving into events, amassing Neopoints, and now completing Neoquest fills me with such a rush of nostalgia. It's like rediscovering a part of my childhood, but this time around, I'm mastering things I never thought I could as a kid.