Guide to Neopets Goodie Bags

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:

  1. Locate the Goodie Bag in Your Inventory: Go to your inventory and find the goodie bag you want to open.
  2. Click “Open”: Click on the goodie bag, and Neopets will prompt you to open it.
  3. 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:

  1. Rarity of Contents: Bags that contain exclusive or high-rarity items tend to be worth more.
  2. Event Exclusivity: Bags available only during limited-time events or rare occasions typically appreciate over time.
  3. 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

(200 NP)

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

(100 NP)

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