Check out the bottom of this post for information on the Neopets Eras Party!
Once again, Neopets will be attending this month's San Diego Comic Con. This year's theme is vaporwave. You can read more about Neopets' big plans in this
press release. As we approach the 25th anniversary, Neopets is going all out with many exclusives across multiple booths and another after party.
Neopets will be at
booth #1129 (shared with What's Your Passion, info below) from Wednesday, July 19th to Sunday, July 23rd with plenty to offer. Fans can purchase:
- Neopets: The Official Cookbook
- 3 Neopets-inspired energy drink flavours & custom Neopets slushie cup by G FUEL
Neopets Tarot Cards by Geekify SOLD OUT
- Three Neopets SDCC-specific themed pins and a matching lanyard from What's Your Passion Jewelry, which include codes for a unique new item. UPDATE 7/21: SOLD OUT at convention.
- Neopets Vaporwave Comic-Con T-shirts by H3. Available in sizes S to 2XL (M sold out). NOW $10
- Limited-edition Neopets art prints drawn by TNT Fae
- A variety of new Neopets holographic and die-cut sticker sets.
On the What's Your Passion side of the booth, a new wave of 4 Gold and Silver species pins will be available, each with a code for a unique new item. These pins (along with the Neopets Era pins) will be
available online for those who cannot attend SDCC. A rainbow enamel paint brush pin will be included
FREE with purchase of $45 or more on Neopets products, while supplies last - only 300 made! This offer is for both at the convention and online. The paint brush pin also comes with a code for a unique new item.
EDIT 7/23: PB pin, Cybunny, and Xweetok pins SOLD OUT, available online only.
Additionally, WYP will be introducing 2 new rainbow pride pins - Kau and Chia - and their latest Faerie pin, featuring Aethia the Battle Faerie. These are not inclusive to the convention and will also be available online.
If you love UC pets, you can pick up the brand new What's Your Passion UC Blind Box enamel pins at UCC Distributing's
booth #5613. These are making their debut at SDCC, and will be
available in retailers later this year. There are 12 Neopets in the set and 1 rare
mystery variant. Each pin will come with a code for a prize from a pool of new unique items.
The 12 UCs in Series 1:
- Baby Kougra
- Darigan Eyrie
- Darigan Wocky
- Faerie Xweetok
- Faerie Yurble
- Halloween Lupe
- Ice Bruce
- Plushie Draik
- Plushie Zafara
- Royalboy Shoyru
- Royalgirl Kyrii
- Tyrannian Krawk
With a new Trading Card Game on the horizon, you can visit the
Upper Deck booth #307 to purchase a "limited edition Neopets Battledome trading card game promotional pack: a six-card set which includes two SDCC-exclusive cards."
UPDATE 7/23: SOLD OUT.
Finally, the
Neopets Era After Party will be held on Friday, July 21st from
7:30 9:00 - 11:30 PM at Deck 655 (655 W Broadway, San Diego, 92101). Admission is for 18 and older only and requires a ticket prior to entry.
Tickets can be picked up at the Neopets booth, with a giveaway being hosted for a chance at VIP tickets.
UPDATE July 17th: TNT has clarified on social media how to get a ticket:
Additional Clarification on General Admission:
There is no physical ticket. You can scan a QR code at our booth #1129 which puts you in a waitlist to receive GA access. When space opens up, you will be sent a digital invite via email, which you then show up at the door.
If you don't get a spot, don't fret! You can also stand in line for first come first serve access after the first wave of GA entrance.
They have also revealed that the party starts at 9 PM for general admission and 7:30 PM for VIPs. TNT is running a giveaway for VIP access
here. Please only enter if you will be in San Diego during the party.
UPDATE July 21st: TNT has clarified further on getting in to tonight's party.
We want to remind people that to avoid hurt feelings, General Admission is first come first served with valid pre-registration. General Admission begins at 9 PM. Entry is NOT guaranteed. We have to obey safety regulations for the party and can only allow up to the mandated capacity.
JN will be providing coverage of all of the Neopets happenings in San Diego. Stay tuned!