Aimee

So we've seen in families like the Fairweathers or Sophie and Bruno's family, sometimes the parents are a different species than their offspring! That could be because they've transformed since conceiving their children, or they have recessive species markers that come out in their children, or just because, but I LOVE the idea of offspring having some inherited traits from their parents! It's why my xweetok Bonny, whose mom was a xwee and dad was a yurble, has fluffier fur, and a distinct curl in her ear! 

What do you think? 

So we've seen in families like the Fairweathers or Sophie and Bruno's family, sometimes the parents are a different species than their offspring! That could be because they've transformed since conceiving their children, or they have recessive species markers that come out in their children, or just because, but I LOVE the idea of offspring having some inherited traits from their parents! It's why my xweetok Bonny, whose mom was a xwee and dad was a yurble, has fluffier fur, and a distinct curl in her ear! 

What do you think? 

Psst! I'm the artist at Geekify that does the Neopets designs/art, and I'm workin' on this project! If you have any questions for me, I can do my best to answer them! ^^ 

(to prove it, here's some of the behind-the-scenes sketches that led up to the promotional image we've used across a ton of platforms! Originally the red scorchio was going to be two characters: a usul and a techo!)

Psst! I'm the artist at Geekify that does the Neopets designs/art, and I'm workin' on this project! If you have any questions for me, I can do my best to answer them! ^^ 

(to prove it, here's some of the behind-the-scenes sketches that led up to the promotional image we've used across a ton of platforms! Originally the red scorchio was going to be two characters: a usul and a techo!)

Psst! I'm the artist at Geekify that does the Neopets designs/art, and I'm workin' on this project! If you have any questions for me, I can do my best to answer them! ^^ 

(to prove it, here's some of the behind-the-scenes sketches that led up to the promotional image we've used across a ton of platforms! Originally the red scorchio was going to be two characters: a usul and a techo!)

Psst! I'm the artist at Geekify that does the Neopets designs/art, and I'm workin' on this project! If you have any questions for me, I can do my best to answer them! ^^ 

(to prove it, here's some of the behind-the-scenes sketches that led up to the promotional image we've used across a ton of platforms! Originally the red scorchio was going to be two characters: a usul and a techo!)

Hi! My name's Aimee (or Captain_Jade on Neopets) and my sister introduced me to Neopets when I was... I think 11? And the thing that got me so into it was creating stories for my pets! As each plot comes out and I find more ways to build up the stories and "lives" of my pets that pulls me in further, that's probably what's kept me so addicted to it! Plus, going onto the art gallery and beauty contest and seeing other people's Neopets art is SO inspiring, how can I not?

Seeking: Items off of Bonny's Wishlist! She loves books, but she also has some special gifts on her list that'll really make her day... 💚 
Gifting: I can visit your shop or get'cha something off your wishlist!

Hi! My name's Aimee (or Captain_Jade on Neopets) and my sister introduced me to Neopets when I was... I think 11? And the thing that got me so into it was creating stories for my pets! As each plot comes out and I find more ways to build up the stories and "lives" of my pets that pulls me in further, that's probably what's kept me so addicted to it! Plus, going onto the art gallery and beauty contest and seeing other people's Neopets art is SO inspiring, how can I not?

Seeking: Items off of Bonny's Wishlist! She loves books, but she also has some special gifts on her list that'll really make her day... 💚 
Gifting: I can visit your shop or get'cha something off your wishlist!

Hi y'all! I'm actually the artist behind the front cover's art (both our first one last year as well as this year's!) and I can answer some questions! I work for Geekify Inc and we have a contract with Neopets for making officially licensed products but unfortunately we don't have as close of a connection to the actual Neopets team enough to make canon stories like the usual Advent Calendars on the site! (I wish, though!)
The inside of the flap is just going to have the chocolates, shaped into molds I helped design based on some of the items from the site, like the snow paintbrush, a Snowbunny eating a negg, a Fir, a christmas negg, a christmas-painted meowclops, an angelpuss... there's a lot of really christmassy items I picked out and cleaned up for the chocolate company to make these chocolates into, but I'm not gonna spoil all of them--then there's no surprise! 

You made a different one this time? Then I better check that out!

Depending how the box is constructed, you might be able to open it on the side, then paste/write on the inside of the flaps, before gluing the box closed around the tray of chocolates again.

The artwork is a selling-point for sure! Now if only there was a way to preserve the designs on the chocolates 😅

I'll modify the darned thing then! It's too cute to pass up, and my son has been hanging over my (and his dad's!) shoulder more and more lately watching us play - I feel like he would love it. I can't wait to see the chocolates, and sincerely hope that in the future the two companies can come together more for improvements! ❤️ Thank you very much for taking the time to respond to me! 🙂 

Hi y'all! I'm actually the artist behind the front cover's art (both our first one last year as well as this year's!) and I can answer some questions! I work for Geekify Inc and we have a contract with Neopets for making officially licensed products but unfortunately we don't have as close of a connection to the actual Neopets team enough to make canon stories like the usual Advent Calendars on the site! (I wish, though!)
The inside of the flap is just going to have the chocolates, shaped into molds I helped design based on some of the items from the site, like the snow paintbrush, a Snowbunny eating a negg, a Fir, a christmas negg, a christmas-painted meowclops, an angelpuss... there's a lot of really christmassy items I picked out and cleaned up for the chocolate company to make these chocolates into, but I'm not gonna spoil all of them--then there's no surprise! 

Hi y'all! I'm actually the artist behind the front cover's art (both our first one last year as well as this year's!) and I can answer some questions! I work for Geekify Inc and we have a contract with Neopets for making officially licensed products but unfortunately we don't have as close of a connection to the actual Neopets team enough to make canon stories like the usual Advent Calendars on the site! (I wish, though!)
The inside of the flap is just going to have the chocolates, shaped into molds I helped design based on some of the items from the site, like the snow paintbrush, a Snowbunny eating a negg, a Fir, a christmas negg, a christmas-painted meowclops, an angelpuss... there's a lot of really christmassy items I picked out and cleaned up for the chocolate company to make these chocolates into, but I'm not gonna spoil all of them--then there's no surprise! 

Hi y'all! I'm actually the artist behind the front cover's art (both our first one last year as well as this year's!) and I can answer some questions! I work for Geekify Inc and we have a contract with Neopets for making officially licensed products but unfortunately we don't have as close of a connection to the actual Neopets team enough to make canon stories like the usual Advent Calendars on the site! (I wish, though!)
The inside of the flap is just going to have the chocolates, shaped into molds I helped design based on some of the items from the site, like the snow paintbrush, a Snowbunny eating a negg, a Fir, a christmas negg, a christmas-painted meowclops, an angelpuss... there's a lot of really christmassy items I picked out and cleaned up for the chocolate company to make these chocolates into, but I'm not gonna spoil all of them--then there's no surprise! 

Actually, the legality of vasectomies has never been up for debate in the US--it's legal as long as you're 18 years or older, and will continue to be so. 
It's why a LOT of people are upset about the double standard of reproductive health care for people with uteruses, because those with a vas never have to request permission to receive a vasectomy (other than referral from a primary care physician like all specialized surgeries). However, those with a uterus have, depending on the state, to receive written or in-person permission from their husband/father or will otherwise be given a TON of shit by their doctors if they want a hysterectomy. Go figure, right?

Thanks for entering, everyone! Congratulations to our winners!
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I’ve been on this forum for 12 years and thinking back, I’ve grown a lot. I used to have a very Mallgoth clothing style and was into My Little Pony Friendship is Magic. These days I dress a more girly but wear band tees and Blackcraft merch every now and then. I’m not as obsessive about Neopets and I don’t care what other people think about me.
How has time changed you from a decade ago?

Take care of yourself, Nielo! Send some heat up to Norway, we need it, lol! We`ve had 10-12 degrees and rain for two weeks now.

Thanks!   Lol, I can see why you'd like some warmer weather, but honestly, I'd happily trade you our 30+ degree weather for that! It's apparently going to be 39 degrees tomorrow. 😩
(Thankfully, it's supposed to cool down significantly after that, but still, tomorrow's going to be... 🥵)

Hi everyone, due to the heatwave happening over here (and with neither my body nor my house built for high temperatures), I'm going to postpone the voting period by one week, as my brain is absolutely fried right now, and the most I can manage tonight is stare into space while eating ice cream.

It's time to vote for your favourite entries again! 
Important note: Voting for yourself is NOT allowed. Doing so will result in disqualification. Please double check your votes before submitting them, to avoid mistakes, because they can't be changed afterwards.
Current theme: Girl Power
Description: Show us your interpretation of awesome/cool/smart/amazing/brave girls (/women). Pet does not need to be female, nor does the outfit need to include (stereo)typically feminine things. Basically, just create a pet that screams 'girl power' to you, whatever that is. Anything goes, really.
Entering period: Monday, June 27 - Sunday, July 10
Voting period: Monday, July 11 - Sunday, July 17 24
Be sure to check out the links to the animated entries, although with Flash gone (and pre-HTML5 conversion) you'll only be able to see the still image. (Still worth checking out, as it'll be bigger than the one in the thread, so you'll be able to see more details on it.)
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Voting is now officially closed! And the winners are...
1st Place

Aimee
Jigonhsasee, Clan Mother of the Nations
https://impress.openneo.net/outfits/2612402
 

beckster1999
Queen Anne's Revenge

Animation link: DTI beta link
 
2nd Place

memyselfandty_13
The Scientist

Animation link: https://impress.openneo.net/outfits/2623333
 
3rd Place

LemonToner
Mother Neopia

Animation link: http://impress.openneo.net/outfits/2619111
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#1
queen_hatshepset
Girl Power

Animation link: https://impress.openneo.net/outfits/2612440
"It is girls against boys in this years snowball fight and the girls have upped their game with this strategic sweep of snowballs and curve balls."
 
#2
Aimee
Jigonhsasee, Clan Mother of the Nations

Animation link: https://impress.openneo.net/outfits/2612402
"Few people exhibit the historical influence of the feminine spirit quite like Jigonhsasee, the Seneca clan mother who, along with the Peacemaker and Hiawatha, created the Haudenosaunee confederacy (also known as the Iroquois people of the North-Eastern US). The confederacy's bicameral legislative governing model with a veto-empowered executive head, as well as its symbol of the eagle and bound arrows, were later adopted by the white colonies that would form the United States of America--and though the masculine role of governance survived being co-opted by the colonizers, many forget the integral governing role that women held, especially the clan mothers. I've recreated Jigonhsasee here, with a royalgirl lupe (since she would absolutely be considered royalty, and wolves are typically matriarchal pack animals) wearing traditional beadwork, one of the oldest surviving art forms of the First Nations. (Unfortunately I wasn't able to recreate the white-and-purple wampum of the Haudenosaunee flag...) At her feet are two out of three of the symbols of the confederacy: a pinecone to represent the pine tree (whose needles grow in groups of five), and arrows to represent the five bundled arrows of the five tribes. Jigonhsasee still inspires me to be an active, strong enforcer and holder of peace, and to remember the sacredness that First Nations women have always, and will always hold."
 
#3
Singledwish123
The Next Generation of Dragon Dancers

Animation link: https://impress.openneo.net/outfits/2613109
"Lion dancers and dragon dancers have historically been men. That's starting to chance. Watch this video if you want to learn more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asOLDB0zSMY!"
 
#4
Darkselia
Angel Girls

Animation link: http://impress.openneo.net/outfits/2613498
 
#5
GlitchtaleLover
New Career

Animation link: https://impress.openneo.net/outfits/2615840
"This Yurble is so excited to start her new job working in the office! She's worked hard to make it to this spot, and she intends on showing the world her skills!"
 
#6
coopermae
Mrs. Woods- Defender of Autonomy

Animation link: http://impress.openneo.net/outfits/2616738
"PRESS: 'Abolishing the punitive justice system and carceral state is really your platform?'
ELLE: 'What? Like it’s hard?'"
 
#7
seajae7
Kazalli's Favorite

Animation link: https://impress.openneo.net/outfits/2618613
 
#8
LemonToner
Mother Neopia

Animation link: http://impress.openneo.net/outfits/2619111 
"Where the flowers bloom and Beekadoodles sing, I'll be there to protect and love you."
 
#9
beckster1999
Queen Anne's Revenge

Animation link: DTI beta link
Edward Teach, commonly known as Black Beard's ship was the Queen Anne's Revenge. After years of being a privateer, the ship went through a wormhole and ended up on neopets. One fateful day, a passing koi spilled a lenny morphing potion on the ship!! Suddenly, Queen Anne's Revenge was alive- the Lenny of your nightmares. Well, the nightmares of those who did wrong. Q.A.R  now sails on her own ship- the B.B. Avenger- stealing treasure from the greedy and evil. As a woman on the high seas, many sailors are terrified of joining her crew, as a female on a ship is bad luck, but, as Q.A.R says 'thats why the men always die on board- they never bring a real warrior like me'."
 
#10
aleu1986
Powerpuff Girl Blossom

Animation link: http://impress.openneo.net/outfits/2622681
"'And once again, the day is saved... Thanks to the Powerpuff Girls!' (The Everything Nice element of the superhero trio, Blossom is the brains, she's smart, bookish and the best strategist. She's the leader of the group and the one that makes plans and formations for when the girls are beating up monsters and bad guys)."
 
#11
memyselfandty_13
The Scientist

Animation link: https://impress.openneo.net/outfits/2623333
"Mad science has no gender! Mwahahahaha!"
 
#12
TayAllen
Sunday Brunch

Animation link: https://impress.openneo.net/outfits/2623366
"Women are so great even some men like to emulate them!"

Wow!! I'm blown away with how many amazing designs we have here! Everyone brought such wonderful ideas in Neopet form! Great job to everyone who participated 🙂

That`s a fun theme, I look forward to seeing how people interpret it!