#Abominable Snowball Plushie

[neopianbiologyproject]

Abominable Snowball (poll at bottom)

sorry about the delay in getting this blog up n' postin', I realized after getting setup going that I don't actually know how I want to order this stuff. anyway, let's start by going roughly alphabetical

this is an Abominable Snowball!

Abominable Snowball A great friend... for as long as the weather stays cold.

Item Category: Wintery Petpet

Available From: Restocks in Wintery Petpets (Terror Mountain), but also available from the Ice Arena of the Battledome (Terror Mountain) and The Snowager (Terror Mountain)

the other places the Abominable Snowball occurs use rarity-based systems of item generation (i.e. they can give any item of a certain rarity regardless of origin, e.g Esophagor in Haunted Woods, The Wishing Well in Neopia Central, Kiko Pop in Kiko Lake).

therefore it's pretty easy to determine that the Abominable Snowball's natural territory is Terror Mountain, primarily Happy Valley and the Ice Caves.

Habitat: Terrorpolar Alpine Forests

here's the rub: Abominable Snowballs may not be naturally occurring

How to Build an Abominable Snowball Its quite easy once you look up how.

Abominable Snowballs can be built! this doesn't preclude them occurring naturally, but it is possible to roll some snow together, decorate it, and bring forth new life

note: it is not actually mechanically possible within the game of Neopets to build an Abominable Snowball, but that does not mean it doesn't happen outside of player influence.

(there is the question of whether Abominable Snowballs are even sentient, but it's the opinion of this blog that all Petpets are alive, or at least self-mobile, even Rocks, because all Petpets can enter and exit the Symol Hole independently)

this puts the Abominable Snowball's kingdom as either Elementa or Constructa, depending on whether they occur without Neopet influence.

i couldn't find any other items that lead me to believe one way or another, except that it's probably a common pastime to build Abominable Snowballs as one would a snowman:

Abominable Snowball Fights Those poor Abominable Snowballs...

Abominable Snowball Usuki Set This Usuki set comes with a carrot, mittens and buttons to dress up your Usukis Abominable Snowball.

the Abominable Snowball Acara Muffler and Abominable Snowball Acara Wig even equate the Abominable Snowball to a snowman:

Abominable Snowball Acara Muffler A muffler for the added effect of a snowman.

Abominable Snowball Acara Wig A pretty brown wig with a snowman hat for your Acara!

that said, building a regular snowman doesn't require instructions, as building an Abominable Snowball apparently does

also of note, Abominable Snowballs melt in heat and hot weather:

Desert Abominable Snowball Maybe this was a bad idea...

(note that this is also the only Abominable Snowball color that has a unique description)

Abominable Snowball Plushie Unlike the original, this ones an all-weather friend.

Abominable Snowball Borovan Oh no! Who dropped that poor Abominable Snowball in the mug?

however, there is something to be said for the fact that the Desert Abominable Snowball retains the intelligence of a white Abominable Snowball, and can be converted back into an Abominable Snowball of any color by repainting it -- there is some quality of its aliveness that is carried across all colors, even if it appears to have melted, and despite the apparent ease with which one can put together their own.

due to the magical properties of Paint Brushes, though, this only goes for melting or other conversion through painting; that one in the borovan is gone forever.

there is also something to be said for the fact that all Abominable Snowballs of one color share identical accessories in identical configurations. one requires a green and red hat with a pompom to make an Abominable Snowball; no other hat will suffice. likewise it is possible in theory to make a small snowman that is almost but not quite identical to an Abominable Snowball, but that does not come alive as a true Abominable Snowball would. maybe this indicates the platonic nature of an Elemental, but one that can be replicated by Neopians? or perhaps one that is intangible in its natural state and, through creation of a suitable host, brought forth to inhabit a body?

finally, there is no indication that an Abominable Snowball can be made in any of its other colors, only its default color of White. that is, it may be the case that one can build a white Abominable Snowball, but must repaint it to achieve other colors. (which raises questions about the Robot color and others, but we don't need to worry about them thank god).

note that if it may occur as an Elemental, it should be considered an Elemental, even if it could also occur as a Construct

you can also make an argument in the replies or in my ask, etc!

all of the items examined in making this post have been added to this wishlist on Jellyneo, including some that were not discussed here but had some other tidbits about the nature of Abominable Snowballs.

[virtu-pet]

Virtu.Pet Advent Calendar Prizes over the past 2 years!

2021

Rainbow Scorchio Plushie, Spotted Blumaroo Plushie - Neopoints found: 200

Blue Blumaroo Ears, Orange Negg - Neopoints found: 100

Winter JubJub Plushie, Rainbow Snow Puff - Neopoints found: 150

Icy Negg, Blue Clockwork Grundo - Neopoints found: 650

Chocolate Chip Cookie Slushie, Rainborific Slushie - Neopoints found: 300

Turkey and Cranberry Chia Pop, Cybunny Ears - Neopoints found: 500

Chocolate Baby Cabbage, White Chocolate Baby Cabbage - Neopoints found: 350

Sitting Snow Blumaroo, Aisha Scarf - Neopoints found: 400

Exploding Pizza Pasty, Advent Calendar - Neopoints found: 1000

Pineapple Snowball, Scorchio Scarf - Neopoints found: 50

Red Pteri Cookie, Winter Bruce Soap - Neopoints found: 400

Pepperminto Slushie, Lupe Goodie Bag - Neopoints found: 250

Chocolate Tree Decoration, Turkey Milkshake - Neopoints found: 350

Sketch a Pic, Quiggle Keyring - Neopoints found: 450

Sausage Stocking, Chaos Giant Plushie - Neopoints found: 550

Empty Pillow Case, Chocolate Star Decoration - Neopoints found: 600

Bumper Prize Stocking - Neopoints found: 400

Sour Blue Slushie, Blue Bruce Coin Purse - Neopoints found: 250

Olive Snowball, Beans with Sausages - Neopoints found: 450

Random Cracker Item, Asparagus Pie - Neopoints found: 500

JubJub T-shirt, Abominable Snowball Comb - Neopoints found: 500

Blueberry Snowball, Strawberry Snowball - Neopoints found: 150

Chocoball Machine, Chocoball Decoration - Neopoints found: 350

Golden Juppie, Candy Cane Bow and Arrow - Neopoints found: 1000

Snow Aisha, Winter Paint Brush - Neopoints found: 15000

Turkey Dinner, Winter Tree Negg - Neopoints found: 800

Cup of Hot Borovan, Plushie Petpet Paint Brush - Neopoints found: 2900

Abominable Snowball, The Evil Dr. Sloth - Neopoints found: 350

Cloudy Brucicle, Yellow Clockwork Grundo - Neopoints found: 150

Super Blue Gift Stocking, Winter Doglefox - Neopoints found: 500

Retro Angelpuss, Imiyas Alarm Clock - Neopoints found: 2022

2022

White Kougra Plushie, Tree Shaped Cookies - Neopoints found: 1000

Lemon Curd, Pull Along Gelert - Neopoints found: 100

Gingerbread Mynci, Cloudy Brucicle - Neopoints found: 150

Seasonal Pudding, Snow Wars Collectable Card - Neopoints found: 650

Squeaky Rubber Bruce Toy, Rainbow Snowball - Neopoints found: 300

Flaming Oven Gloves, Starry Snowbunny Plushie - Neopoints found: 500

Deluxe Candy Cane, Fireplace - Neopoints found: 350

Chocolate Tree, Snow Chia Sculpture - Neopoints found: 400

Biscuit Assortment, Holly Wreath - Neopoints found: 1000

Mika and Carassa Mug, Jazzmosis Xmas Special Ticket - Neopoints found: 50

Tree Shaped Crackers and Cheese, El Picklesaur Plushie - Neopoints found: 400

Yuletide Wocky Plushie, Gingerbread Wocky - Neopoints found: 250

Woolly JubJub Hat, Jelly Bean Stocking - Neopoints found: 350 (Rod of Supernova trick)

Snowman, Mint Chocolate Tree - Neopoints found: 450

Clockwork Quiggle, Decorated Tree - Neopoints found: 550

Pot Of Peanuts, White Elephante Plushie - Neopoints found: 600

Milk Chocolate Cherry Cordials, Snow Chia Plushie - Neopoints found: 400

A Faerie Yuletide, Gold Chocolate Coins - Neopoints found: 250

Cranberry Sauce, Sticky Snowflake - Neopoints found: 450

Random Goodie Bag Item, Turkey and Cranberry Omelette - Neopoints found: 500

Sparkling Holiday Stocking, Filled Cookie Jar - Neopoints found: 500

Cobblestone Bridge, Tax Beast Ice Lolly - Neopoints found: 150

Assorted Coconut Balls, Random Goodie Bag Item - Neopoints found: 350

Random Deluxe Cracker Item, Sinsis Crown - Neopoints found: 1000

Balthazar Plushie, Snow Petpet Paint Brush - Neopoints found: 25000

Winter Woolies Usuki Set, Holiday Nova - Neopoints found: 800

Retro Angelpuss, Plushie Petpet Paint Brush - Neopoints found: 3000

Walking Book, Snow Faerie Snowglobe - Neopoints found: 350

Asparagus Gateaux, Snowickle Snacks - Neopoints found: 1150

Blue Orange Chia Pop, Dr_Death Plushie - Neopoints found: 500

Year 5 Stamp, Year 5 Usuki - Neopoints found: 2023

2023:

Plastic Fir, White Chocolate Igloo - Neopoints found: 2000

Yuletide Uni Plushie, Seasonal Kiko Balloon - Neopoints found: 3000

White Ona, White Chocolate Orange - Neopoints found: 2500

Meerca Whoopee Cushion, Yuletide Pile of Soot - Neopoints found: 5500

Turkey and Cranberry Pizza, Snow Bruce Sculpture - Neopoints found: 1000

Chocolate Ghostkersword, Shadow Usul Ice Lolly - Neopoints found: 4000 (SAP trick)

Gingerbread Grundo, Snowball Fight Usuki Doll - Neopoints found: 900

Snow Covered Tree, Springy Shoyru Toy - Neopoints found: 200

Sliding Candychan Puzzle, Seasonal CATFB Mug - Neopoints found: 1000

Snowbunny Chair, Milk Chocolate Snowbunny - Neopoints found: 1000

Snow Feepit, Wooden Marble - Neopoints found: 6000

Sparkly Wocky Ball, Wind Up Wocky - Neopoints found: 2500

Snow Petpet Paint Brush, Fluffy Mynci Ball - Neopoints found: 5 (Rod of Supernova trick)

Seasonal Shoyru Gnome, Candy Cane Pen - Neopoints found: 3110

Grey Faerie Snowglobe, Mistletoe Plant - Neopoints found: 1700

Seasonal Yoyo, Silver and Gold Chocolate Coins - Neopoints found: 5000

Sparkling Seasonal Stocking, Holly Kaleidoscope - Neopoints found: 20000 (VP's birthday!)

Super Happy Icy Fun Snow Shop Card, Darigan Kougra Plushie - Neopoints found: 2000

Giant Bar Of Chocolate, Scared Yuletide Wocky Plushie - Neopoints found: 4000

Deluxe Holly Wreath, Snowglobe Pencil - Neopoints found: 2220

Glow In The Dark Eyrie Plushie, Holly Football - Neopoints found: 2250

Seasonal Stamp, Seasonal Faerie Tales - Neopoints found: 5000

Seasonal Quiguki, Squeaky Tonu Toy - Neopoints found: 800

White Chocolate Mince Pie, I Love Mince Pies T-Shirt - Neopoints found: 4500

Turkey and Cranberry Pasty, Slorg Wardrobe - Neopoints found: 10010

Turkey Packed Lunch, Seasonal Battle Duck - Neopoints found: 2000

Retro Angelpuss, Random Birthday Petpet - Neopoints found: 31000

Snowager Ice Lolly, Babaa Wardrobe - Neopoints found: 5500

Taelia Poster, Gammon Dinner - Neopoints found: 2500

Chocolate Mousse, Ring of Sloth Stamp - Neopoints found: 1900

Year Six Lupe Gnome, Slice Of New Year Cake - Neopoints found: 2024

[rinneil]

horribly long musing about what petpets some of the ce chars would have:

Lucy (in-lore anyway, idk about onsite): either a royal bartamus named Rasputin or a faerie kadoatie named Anastasia

Petchia: black cyodrake. unnamed.

Mellanie: a desert abominable snowball named Melton (ignoring the fact that there’s another another petpet called that)

Swampy: blorbis (”Spongy”)

Rosetta: batterfly (”Mina”)

Rita: green bluna (”Elsa”)

Ammit: goyalbotnik (”Charger”)

Carlotta: jelly blobikins (”Leroy”)

Lucinda: darigan drackobunny (”Mandrake”)

Cora very clearly has her phnard

Lilita: eventide Ignalce, unnamed

Tough Cookie: black anubis (”Basker”)

Lontra: maractite ramosan (”Moses”)

Gearsy: goy (”Coin-op”)

Voodoo: plushie spyder, unnamed

Bonita: info retrieval bot (”Inspector”)

Kariyon: zombie gobbler (”Gabby”)

Tykoi: what else but Mika the snarhook

Miasis: robot kadoatie (”Katty”)

Sei: cobrall, unnamed

Peg: no petpets...but has a skidget named skwurm.

Una: rainbow weewoo (”Oscar”)

Keani: millipod (”Millie”)

Lacey: chocolate kookith (”Cookie”)

Mimi: black pikis (”Anne”)

Marattia: royal vullard (”Mercury”)

Beck: ghost baby fireball (”Smokey”)

Artemia: maraquan gallion (”Minnie”)

Willie: island babyblu (”Kalani”)

Onyka: magma magtile (”Maggie”)

Skittles: rainbow carmariller (”Emmie”)

Hettie: starry snowbunny (”Columba”)

[nttrophypls]

Possible CC Items

Battledome Weapons/Healing Potions/Scrolls/Etc r90s: Max amount of NP I spent on each item in this category: 650np Dark Nova Ice Lolly of Doom Fluffy Cybunny Slippers Yellow Sticky Hand Flask of Liquid Light

Water Muffin Stone Muffin Asparagus Powered Ray Gun Moehog Battle Goggles Hand Painted Scimitar Sturdy Blue Shield Scamander Shield Faerie Kougra Totem Snowball Slingshot Light Acara Hood Icy Snowball Spicy Snowflake Grape Snowflake Battle Faerie Dagger Cursed Wand of Shadow Amber Sword Cobrall In A Can Electro Sword Magical Wheel Potion Rusty Garden Hoe Tangella Tonic Tomato Bomb Hairy Snowball Boots of Leaping Space Goggle Helmet Elephante Attack Peanut Itsy Bitsy Tiny Snowball Remote Control Virtupets Snowball Meteor Bomb Helm-mounted Laser Beam Black Velvet Cloak Gold Trimmed Tunic Deadly Attack Spork Leaded Earth Vial Manacle Macer not as great r90s: Abominable Snowflake

r80s: Water Faerie Halberd Pink Faerie Snowball Spooky Ring Molasses Snowball Void Snowball Thermal Explosive Device Ridiculously Heavy Battle Hammer Steel Snowball Virtupets Energy Sabre Pottery Shard Dagger

Food

r90s:

Flaming Super Hot Pasty Moon Crunch Cereal Chocolate Cherry Bundt Cake Caramel Cream Puff Triple Tier Space Faerie Cake Galaxy Energy Drink

r80s:

Books

r90s: Tropical Flora and Fauna Zombie Handbook The Missing Koi Skies Above Tyrannia Scroll of Supernova Scroll of Ultranova Scroll of the Sea Scroll of Dark Nova Brightvale Maps King Hagan Brightvale Castle Cartography For Beginners Keeping The Peace Realm of the Water Faeries

r80s:

Furniture

r90s: Bean Bag of Nova Heart Toast Sculpture Grundo Inspired Dresser Dark Red Spooky Candle Black Skull Candle Sand Pit Dr Sloth Poster Glow-in-the-Dark Moon Orange Grundo Wardrobe Orange Grundo Chair Orange Kreludan Bed Casket Table Casket Bookcase Meepit Bean Bag

r80s:

Clothes

r90s:

r80s:

Gifts

r90s:

Gold Gem Negg

r80s:

Stamps

r90s:

Grobleen Salad Coin Gormball Coin Grundo Warehouse Coin Cosmic Cheese Stars Coin Adopt A Grundo Coin

r80s:

Green Clam Shell

Collectable Cards

r90s:

Ghoul Catchers

r80s:

Toys

r90s:

Krawk Island Usuki Play Set Pygui Hand Puppet Mallard Balloon Wind Up Chia Clown Purple Hasee Plushie Maraquan Charger Plushie Maraquan Shieldmaiden Plushie Halloween Meerca Plushie Zombie Flotsam Plushie Tyrannian Acara Plushie

r80s:

Grooming

r90s:

Glamourous Uni Mirror Colourful Charm Bracelet

r80s:

Golden Moon Comb

Instrument

r90s: Max amount of NP I spent on each item: 1k

Pipe Trumpet Ghostkerchief Banjo Organ

r80s:

School

r90s: ~like 1.5k max

Brain Tree Pencil White Poogle Eraser Maraquan Acara Eraser Quill and Ink Money Tree Eraser

r80s:

Petpet

r90s:

Ghostkerchief Mazzew Bluna Reptillior Hasee Cofferling GX-4 Oscillabot N-4 Info Retrieval Bot Roburg 3T3 Icklesaur Niptor Sauropod Kazeriu Camelior Roburg 3T3

r80s: Duocorn Mundo Lurman Kora Noak Yoakie Biyako Surzard Baby Blu