Goodie bags in Neopia are filled with surprises, ranging from unique items to seasonal treats, making them highly desirable among players of all levels. These collectible bags and pouches often commemorate special events, holidays, or achievements, each one containing hidden items that can vary in rarity, value, and collectibility. Whether you’re a new Neopian eager to discover what these bags have to offer or a seasoned player looking to boost your inventory, this guide will give you all the tips and tricks to make the most of Neopian goodie bags.
What Are Goodie Bags in Neopia?
Goodie bags are special items given out during events, holidays, or site anniversaries. Each bag is themed to the event it commemorates and contains various items that players can claim. Often found as rewards, these bags range from seasonal celebrations like Halloween to rare, exclusive events. Here’s a quick look at what makes goodie bags so appealing:
- Variety of Contents: Goodie bags can contain anything from basic items to rare collectibles, making each one a mini-mystery.
- Event Exclusivity: Many goodie bags are available only during specific events, making them highly collectible.
- Potential for Valuable Items: Occasionally, goodie bags may include high-value or exclusive items, boosting their appeal.
Types of Neopian Goodie Bags
Neopia offers a wide range of goodie bags, each unique in its design, theme, and contents. Let’s explore some of the most popular types and where to find them.
1. Event Goodie Bags
Event-based goodie bags are distributed during Neopian events such as the Altador Cup, Festival of Neggs, or site anniversaries. These bags often contain items related to the event, such as themed decorations or exclusive food items.
- Altador Cup Goodie Bags: These bags are awarded during the Altador Cup tournament and often include team-themed items like banners, plushies, and fan gear.
- Festival of Neggs Goodie Bags: Released during the annual Festival of Neggs, these contain Negg-themed items and holiday treats.
- Site Anniversary Goodie Bags: Given out during Neopets’ anniversary, these bags can contain rare and commemorative items to celebrate the occasion.
2. Holiday Goodie Bags
Neopets celebrates various holidays, such as Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day, with festive goodie bags. These are often highly anticipated due to the exclusive seasonal items they contain.
- Halloween Goodie Bags: Typically containing spooky items such as Halloween-themed foods, toys, and decorations.
- Christmas Goodie Bags: These festive bags often include holiday-themed treats and exclusive wearable items, adding seasonal cheer to your inventory.
- Valentine’s Day Goodie Bags: Known for their romantic-themed items like Valentine-themed plushies, chocolates, and flowers.
3. Promotional Goodie Bags
Promotional goodie bags are occasionally distributed to celebrate major site updates, Neopets merchandise releases, or exclusive promotions with partner brands. They may include unique items that are hard to find elsewhere.
- Toys’R’Us Goodie Bags: Released as part of a promotional campaign with Toys’R’Us, these contain rare merchandise-related items.
- Movie Tie-In Goodie Bags: Occasionally, Neopets collaborates with movies or other media, releasing themed goodie bags with exclusive content.
How to Open and Use Goodie Bags
Goodie bags are simple to use and add a fun element of surprise to gameplay. To open one, follow these steps:
- Locate the Goodie Bag in Your Inventory: Go to your inventory and find the goodie bag you want to open.
- Click “Open”: Click on the goodie bag, and Neopets will prompt you to open it.
- Reveal the Items: Once opened, the contents will appear in your inventory.
Each bag typically contains a random assortment of items, but remember that once opened, you can’t reseal it, so make sure to open goodie bags only when you’re ready to use or store the items.
Top Tips for Collecting Goodie Bags
Collecting goodie bags can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Here are some strategies to help you get the most out of your collection:
- Time Your Openings: Certain bags are known to yield valuable items during specific events, so consider timing your openings during Neopian holidays or events.
- Store High-Value Goodie Bags: Some goodie bags become more valuable over time if left unopened, as collectors may seek out rare bags for their unique designs.
- Complete Collections: Neopia has a vast array of themed goodie bags, and completing collections, like holiday sets, can be a fun personal goal.
The Value of Neopian Goodie Bags
Goodie bags can hold significant value in the Neopian economy, especially if they contain rare or seasonal items. Here’s how value is generally determined:
- Rarity of Contents: Bags that contain exclusive or high-rarity items tend to be worth more.
- Event Exclusivity: Bags available only during limited-time events or rare occasions typically appreciate over time.
- Condition (Opened vs. Unopened): Unopened goodie bags retain a higher value, as they hold the allure of mystery for collectors and enthusiasts.
If you’re looking to buy or sell goodie bags, consider using the Trading Post or Auction House. You can also search for them using the Shop Wizard, but be cautious of inflated prices.
Rare and Valuable Goodie Bags
Over the years, certain goodie bags have become highly sought-after collectibles, known for their rarity, exclusive contents, or unique designs. Here are a few of the most coveted:
- Halloween Goodie Bag (2004): One of the earliest Halloween-themed bags, often sold for high prices due to its vintage status.
- 10th Anniversary Goodie Bag: Released to celebrate Neopets’ decade milestone, it often contains commemorative items.
- Altador Cup Collector’s Goodie Bag: This bag is a must-have for Altador Cup fans and can be valuable, especially after a successful tournament season.
The Goodie Bag Link
For a full list of Neopian goodie bags and their release dates, check out the Goodie Bag Archive, where you can browse historical releases and catch up on past event collections.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. How do I find goodie bags on Neopets?
Goodie bags are typically available during events or as prizes, so check Neopets during holiday seasons.
2. Can I trade goodie bags?
Yes, you can trade goodie bags with other players using the Trading Post or Auction House.
3. Are some goodie bags more valuable than others?
Yes, goodie bags tied to rare events or holidays often carry higher value.
4. Do unopened goodie bags have higher resale value?
Unopened bags generally retain more value due to the mystery of their contents.
5. How often are new goodie bags released?
Neopets releases goodie bags mainly during holidays, events, or site anniversaries.
6. Are goodie bags available year-round?
No, most goodie bags are exclusive to specific events and are time-limited.
7. What items can I expect in goodie bags?
Goodie bags typically contain themed items, such as food, toys, or wearables related to the event.
8. Do I need to be a premium user to receive goodie bags?
No, all players can receive goodie bags during events, though some may be limited to certain promotions.
9. Can I resell items from opened goodie bags?
Yes, once the bag is opened, items can be sold or traded individually.
10. How can I store goodie bags safely?
You can store goodie bags in your Safety Deposit Box to keep them secure.
11. Do holiday bags contain exclusive items?
Yes, holiday bags often feature limited-time items unique to that year’s celebration.
12. How can I get Halloween goodie bags?
Halloween goodie bags are distributed around Halloween events in October.
13. Do goodie bags contain Neopoints?
No, goodie bags do not contain Neopoints, only items.
14. Are all goodie bags themed?
Most goodie bags are themed to a specific event or holiday, though some may celebrate Neopian achievements.
15. Can I open a goodie bag after an event has ended?
Yes, you can open goodie bags at any time after you acquire them.
16. Do different goodie bags contain unique items?
Yes, each type of goodie bag typically has items related to its theme or event.
17. Are goodie bags ever re-released?
Usually, goodie bags are unique to their events and are not reissued.
18. What’s the rarest Neopian goodie bag?
Some vintage or anniversary goodie bags, like the 10th Anniversary Bag, are highly valued.
19. Can I request goodie bags?
No, goodie bags are only available as Neopets releases them.
20. Do I need to save goodie bags for quests?
No, goodie bags aren’t typically required for quests.
21. Can goodie bags include seasonal items like snowballs?
Yes, holiday bags may contain seasonally themed items.
22. Do goodie bags have a max limit on what they can hold?
Each goodie bag holds a specific number of items, usually one or two.
23. Are goodie bags part of any collection album?
No, goodie bags are not collectible album items.
24. Do some goodie bags expire?
No, goodie bags don’t expire, but event availability does.
25. How can I tell if a goodie bag is valuable?
Research on the Trading Post or Shop Wizard to gauge current values.
Crackers
Blue Nimmo Cracker (6500 NP)
Prizes from the Blue Nimmo Cracker
Red Paper Crown (100 NP)
Royal Paper Crown (250 NP)
Silly Paper Hat (30 NP)
Colourful Plastic Bracelet (200 NP)
Mini Wocky Joke Book (2500 NP)
Lenny CutOut (100 NP)
Tiny Chocolate Assortment (200 NP)
Tiny Candy Assortment (1000 NP)
Black Licorice Ropes (150 NP)
Darigan Eyrie Cracker (9000 NP)
Prizes from the Darigan Eyrie Cracker
Tiny Candy Assortment (1000 NP)
Mini Wocky Joke Book (2500 NP)
Purple Jester Paper Hat (100 NP)
Techo Cracker (20000 NP)
Prizes from the Techo Cracker
Luscious Lips (5000 NP)
Inexpensive Aisha Pin (1000 NP)
Kiko Cracker (10000 NP)
Prizes from the Kiko Cracker
Purple Cracker Hat (300 NP)
Golden Medallion (800 NP)
Blueberry Chia Christmas Cracker (2000 NP)
Prizes from the Blueberry Chia Christmas Cracker
Seasonal Cracker Hat (200 NP)
Snowman Ring (300 NP)
Seasonal Whistle (120 NP)
Cheap Seasonal Top (500 NP)
Sparkly Red and Green Ball
Seasonal Candy Corn (800 NP)
Peppermint Fudge (250 NP)
Rainbow Candy Cane (1500 NP)
Deluxe Acara Cracker (1500 NP)
Prizes from the Deluxe Acara Cracker
Purple Logo Cracker Hat (5 NP)
Blue Spiky Cracker Hat (20 NP)
Yellow Starry Cracker Hat (10 NP)
Burgundy Cracker Hat (50 NP)
Colourful Dice (50 NP)
Logo Playing Cards (50 NP)
Orange Kacheek Figure (100 NP)
Springy Green Chia Toy (10 NP)
Deluxe Ruki Cracker (2000 NP)
Prizes from the Deluxe Ruki Cracker
Purple Logo Cracker Hat (5 NP)
Blue Spiky Cracker Hat (20 NP)
Burgundy Cracker Hat (50 NP)
Colourful Dice (50 NP)
Orange Kacheek Figure (100 NP)
Springy Green Chia Toy (10 NP)
Deluxe Kyrii Cracker (20000 NP)
Prizes from the Deluxe Kyrii Cracker
Purple and Green Party Hat
Heart Shaped Charm (1000 NP)
Yellow Chia Balloon (10 NP)
Deluxe Pteri Cracker (19000 NP)
Prizes from the Deluxe Pteri Cracker
Red and Purple Party Hat (200 NP)
Blue Grundo Keyring (10 NP)
Purple Tuskaninny Balloon (1000 NP)
Deluxe Bori Cracker (2000 NP)
Prizes from the Deluxe Bori Cracker
Burgundy Cracker Hat (50 NP)
Purple Logo Cracker Hat (5 NP)
Logo Playing Cards (50 NP)
Springy Green Chia Toy (10 NP)
Amazing Draik Cracker (55000 NP)
Prizes from the Amazing Draik Cracker
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The next goodie bags I’m doing are the Birthday Bags. These work a little differently. For the birthday bags, you’ll get one of each type of item. (One cake, one balloon, etc. Just depends on what type of items are in the bag.)
Birthday Goodie Bags
Neopets 5th Birthday Goodie Bag (30000 NP)
Prizes from the Neopets 5th Birthday Goodie Bag
Spotted Neopets Birthday Balloon (500 NP)
Spotted Neopets Party Blower (500 NP)
Spotted Neopets Party Hat (600 NP)
Checkered Neopets Birthday Balloon (500 NP)
Checkered Neopets Party Blower (500 NP)
Checkered Neopets Party Hat (500 NP)
Speckled Neopets Birthday Balloon (3000 NP)
Speckled Neopets Party Blower (4500 NP)
Speckled Neopets Party Hat (2000 NP)
Striped Neopets Birthday Balloon (500 NP)
Striped Neopets Party Blower (500 NP)
Striped Neopets Party Hat (400 NP)
Neopets 6th Birthday Goodie Bag (16000 NP)
Prizes from the Neopets 6th Birthday Goodie Bag
Yellow Neopets 6th Birthday Blower (250 NP)
Yellow Neopets 6th Birthday Hat (250 NP)
Yellow Neopets 6th Birthday Hard Candy (800 NP)
Blue Neopets 6th Birthday Blower (200 NP)
Blue Neopets 6th Birthday Hat (450 NP)
Blue Neopets 6th Birthday Hard Candy (800 NP)
Purple Neopets 6th Birthday Blower (300 NP)
Neopets 6th Birthday Hat (100 NP)
Pink Neopets 6th Birthday Hard Candy (3000 NP)
Neopets 7th Birthday Goodie Bag (1000 NP)
Prizes from the Neopets 7th Birthday Goodie Bag
Spotted Neopets 7th Birthday Balloon (20 NP)
Pink Neopets Party Pinwheel (5 NP)
Silver Neopets 7th Birthday Tambourine (20 NP)
Starry Neopets 7th Birthday Balloon (5 NP)
Purple Neopets Party Pinwheel (10 NP)
Purple Neopets 7th Birthday Tambourine (15 NP)
Splashed Neopets 7th Birthday Balloon (50 NP)
Green Neopets Party Pinwheel (10 NP)
Green Neopets 7th Birthday Tambourine (15 NP)
Striped Neopets 7th Birthday Balloon (10 NP)
Colourful Neopets Party Pinwheel (5 NP)
Purple Neopets 7th Birthday Tambourine (20 NP)
Purple Neopets 7th Birthday Hard Candy (50 NP)
Pink Neopets 7th Birthday Hard Candy (75 NP)
Green Neopets 7th Birthday Hard Candy (100 NP)
Neopets 8th Birthday Goodie Bag (450000 NP)
Prizes from the Neopets 8th Birthday Goodie Bag
Blue and Gold Neopets 8th Birthday Hat
Red and Gold Neopets 8th Birthday Hat
Sparkly Pink Neopets 8th Birthday Hat
Black and White Neopets 8th Birthday Hat
Purple Neopets 8th Birthday Bead Necklace
Yellow Neopets 8th Birthday Bead Necklace
Blue Neopets 8th Birthday Bead Necklace
Green Neopets 8th Birthday Bead Necklace
Neopets 8th Birthday Top
Neopets 8th Birthday Spring Toy
Neopets 8th Birthday Ball Blower
Neopets 8th Birthday Paddleball
Neopets 8th Birthday Candies
Neopes 8th Birthday Chocolate Dubloon
Neopets 8th Birthday Lollypop
Neopets 8th Birthday Whistlepop
Neopets 9th Birthday Goodie Bag (400000 NP)
Prizes from the Neopets 9th Birthday Goodie Bag
Blue Codestone Lei
Blue 9th Birthday Cake Hat
Blueberry 9th Birthday Lollipop
Kaleidoscope
Pink Codestone Lei
Pink 9th Birthday Cake Hat
Berry 9th Birthday Lollipop
Clacker
Orange Codestone Lei
Yellow 9th Birthday Cake Hat
Metal Puzzle Ball
Lemon 9th Birthday Lollipop
Rainbow Codestone Lei
Red 9th Birthday Cake Hat
Sloth Parachute Toy
Grape 9th Birthday Lollipop
Neopets 10th Birthday Goodie Bag (200000 NP)
Prizes from the Neopets 10th Birthday Goodie Bag
Snowflake Cake
Faerie Elephante Plushie
Checkered Cake
Yellow Gnorbu Plushie
Frosted Daisy Cake
Green Kacheek Plushie
Red Kyrii Plushie
10 Year Celebration Shield Background
(Background is not guaranteed)
Trick-or-Treat Goodie Bags
You’ll only get one or two items from these bags. Every item is Halloween themed.
Scary Trick-or-Treat Bag (8000 NP)
Prizes from the Scary Trick-or-Treat Bag
Recycled Candy Corn
Pumpkin Marshmallow
Wax Bottle Candies
Halloween Candy Necklace
Spyder Lolly
Bruised Apple
Meowclops Mask
Pumpkin Bouncy Ball
Spyder Bouncy Ball
Ghostkerchief Bouncy Ball
Skull Bouncy Ball
Spooky Trick-or-Treat Bag (10000 NP)
Prizes from the Spooky Trick-or-Treat Bag
Halloween Jubjub Candies
Kacheeps
Chocolate Korbat Ice Lolly
Chocolate Covered Onion
Spooky Gooplecream
Snotty Ghost Toast
Ghost Techo Lolly
Pumpkin Lights
Meepit Lamp
Spectral Flower
Dead Tree
Korbat on a String
Toy Spider Ring
Meowclops Trick-or-Treat Bag (5000 NP)
Prizes from the Meowclops Trick-or-Treat Bag
Halloween Aisha Balloon
Tall Apple Lantern Lamp
Casket Bookcase
Butterfly Mask
Mutant Tenna Mask
Mutant Ona Mask
Bit O Bones
Spirulina and Laver Candy
Peanut Butter Spiders
Candy Corn Classic
Ghost Pancakes
Marshmallow Meowclops
Questionable Bag of Stale Crisps
Pumpkin Gut Cookies
Dented Can of Expired Pumpkin Neocola
Vampire Wax Lips
Assorted Pumpkin Mixed Candy
Cute n Creepy Trick-or-Treat Bag (2000 NP)
Prizes from the Cute n Creepy Trick-or-Treat Bag
Gross Food Buffet Background
Inside a Jack-O-Lantern Background
Scary Neopian Stories
Revenge of All Hallows Eve
Halloween Aisha Balloon
Orange Melted Candle
Silly Candy Corn Hat
Bow Tie
Evil Twin Goatee
Potion Shelves
Meowclops Chair
Cauldron Table
Fancy Wooden Mirror
Spyder Wardrobe
Ichor Ghost Toast
Angry Pumpkin
Almost Gummy Rat (Lime)
Wrapped Halloween Chocolate Chia
Chocolate Korbat Wings
Zombie Aisha Lolly
Mummified Ice Cream
Chilled Eyeball Custard
Box of Meowclops Treats
Toffee Classic
Ghosty Trick-or-Treat Bag (40000 NP)
Prizes from the Ghosty Trick-or-Treat Bag
Slime Cream
Spooky Gooplecream
Kacheeps
Eye of Mortog Soup
These next bags were released during the 2010 Haunted Faire. You MAY NOT receive a prize. This is called a “trick” bag.
Moltara Trick-or-Treat Bag (20000 NP)
Prizes from the Moltara Trick-or-Treat Bag
Cog Halloween Negg
Moltara Silhouette Background
Halloween Cog
Cogs Gear Cape
Iron Rug
Lost Desert Trick-or-Treat Bag (30000 NP)
Prizes from the Lost Desert Trick-or-Treat Bag
Princess Amira Halloween Negg
Lost Desert Silhouette Background
My Life As A Queen
Elegant Princess Amira Cape
Scamander Vase
Space Station Trick-or-Treat Bag (20000 NP)
Prizes from the Space Station Trick-or-Treat Bag
Lever of Doom Halloween Negg
Space Station Silhouette Background
How to earn NP the Easy Way
Cape of Doom
Spiral Staircase
Krawk Island Trick-or-Treat Bag (25000 NP)
Prizes from the Krawk Island Trick-or-Treat Bag
Capn Threelegs Halloween Negg
Krawk Island Silhouette Background
Capn Threelegs Plushie
Dashing Capn Threelegs Cape
Pirates Chest
Mystery Isle Trick-or-Treat Bag (20000 NP)
Prizes from the Mystery Isle Trick-or-Treat Bag
Island Mystic Halloween Negg
Mystery Island Silhouette Background
When Kyrii Predict
Island Mystics Cape
Mystery Island Kacheekers
Items that can be in any 2010 Trick-Or-Treat Bag
Haunted Snowglobe
Haunted Woods Horn
Haunted Woods Violin
Clockwork Halloween Flizzardo
Pull Along Halloween Ona
Halloween Kyrii Plushie
Count Von Roo Halloween Costume
Ectoplasm Nachos
Undead Cheese
Brain Muffin
New Year Goodie Bags
So far, only one of these bags have been released.
Year 10 Goodie Bag (100000 NP)
Prizes from the Year 10 Goodie Bag
Year 10 Elephante Toy
Year 10 Ixi Toy
Year 10 Jubjub Toy
Year 10 Blumaroo Toy
Pile of Confetti
Usukicon Goodie Bags
A new Usukicon bag is released each year at Usukicon.
Usukicon Y5 Goodie Bag (???)
Prizes from the Usukicon Y5 Goodie Bag
Usukicon Y5 Limited Edition Poster
Pass for Usukicon Y5
Usukicon Y5 Badge
Usukicon Y5 Lunch Box
Usukicon Y6 Goodie Bag (???)
Prizes from the Usukicon Y6 Goodie Bag
Usukicon Y6 Pen
Usukicon Y6 Notebook
Usukicon Y6 Eraser
Official Usukicon Y6 Guide Book
Usukicon Y6 Keyring
Usukicon Y6 Squeaky Toy
Usukicon Y7 Gift Bag (5000000 NP)
Prizes from the Usukicon Y7 Goodie Bag
Usukicon Y7 Guidebook
Usukicon Souvenir Bow
Usukicon Y7 Plushie
Usukicon Y7 Ball
Usukicon Y7 Hair Clip
Usukicon Y8 Gift Bag (???)
Prizes from the Usukicon Y8 Goodie Bag
Usukicon Y8 Guide Book
Usukicon Y8 Colouring Book
Usukicon Y8 Poster
Usukicon Y8 Attendee Badge
Usukicon Y8 Snowglobe
Usukicon Y8 Costume Boa
Usukicon Y8 Magical Hair Brush
Usukicon Y8 Rainbow Drops
Usukicon Y9 Gift Bag (200000 NP)
Prizes from the Usukicon Y9 Goodie Bag
Usukicon Y9 Guide
Usukicon Y9 Comic Sampler
Usukicon Y9 Collectible Plushie
Usukicon Y9 Magical Hair Usuki Mask
Usukicon Y9 Keyring
Usukicon Y9 Hard Candy
Usukicon Y10 Gift Bag (500000 NP)
Prizes from the Usukicon Y10 Goodie Bag
Usukicon Y10 Attendee Badge
Usukicon Y10 Pencil Set
Usukicon Y10 Keyring
Usukicon Y10 Gummies
Usukicon Y11 Gift Bag (300000 NP)
Prizes from the Usukicon Y11 Goodie Bag
Usukicon Y11 Calender
Usukicon Y11 Comic Book
Usukicon Y11 Puzzle
Collectors Edition Usuki Doll
Usukicon Y11 Hair Brush
Usukicon Y11 Messenger Bag
Usukicon Y11 Lunch Box
Usukicon Y11 Background
Usukicon Y12 Goodie Bag (300000 NP)
Prizes from the Usukicon Y12 Goodie Bag
Usukicon Y12: A Dozen Years
Usukicon Y12 Garland
Usukicon Y12 Personal Deodorant
Usukicon Y12 Hand Sanitizer
Pile of Usukis
Mr Krawley Usuki
Ilere Usuki