Ahh… Neopets Customization. The word can make neo-veterans sick or NC mall fanatics cheer. But whether you refuse to dress up your pets or have all the latest NC mall outfits, the importance of customizing your neopets is often underestimated. With the implementation of the NC mall, pet re-draws and continuous new wearables, customization is becoming an aspect of Neopets you can’t ignore. Its priority with most users is already comparable to avatar collecting, trophies, earning neopoints, and so on… So when you stumble across an account with four teary-eyed and naked (or poorly dressed) pets, it significantly lowers the account’s credibility and appeal.
…But by adding some cheap and well-thought-out items to your pets, you can increase an account’s credibility and appeal; potentially making an ABing shell appear more legit, reviving higher offers on pets/accounts for sale (Things that are more aesthetically pleasing can sell faster and even for more than they could have initially), and the list goes on. So what are you waiting for, go ahead and start your neopets customization!

BASICS

BACKGROUNDS: Backgrounds are the most important aspect of NP customization because, unlike the majority of other items, they are not overwhelmingly hideous. Backgrounds also fill the majority of the customization space, and a nice background can make a world of difference. When choosing a background, avoid patterned backgrounds and backgrounds that won’t “fit” with other aspects well. Seek out a fair amount of detail, dark shades, rich colors, and low contrast.

(click spoiler for cheap, handsome backgrounds)

Waiting for Restock Background
~350 NP
Gormball Field Background
~ 500 NP

Buzzer Hive Background
~1,000 NP

Inside the Wishing Well Background
~1,000 NP

Ice Caves Background
~1,600 NP

Birthday in the Park Background
~2,000 NP

Fungus Cave Background
~2,300 NP

Piles of Apples Background
~2,500 NP

Underwater Net Background
~4,800 NP

Maths Nightmare Background
~5,000 NP

Moltara City Background
~5,000 NP

Brightvale Books Background
~5,500 NP

Field of Grass Background
~6,000 NP

Snowy Igloo Garage Sale Background
~6,000 NP

Cornucopia Background
~8,300 NP

Perfectly Flat Rock Quarry Background
~8,800 NP

Fancy Kitchen Background
~9,500 NP

Winter Landscape Background
~10,000 NP

FOREGROUNDS/GARLANDS: Foregrounds and garlands can take a normal neopoint background and enhance it almost to the point of neocash. Just remember, choose a foreground or garland that goes well with the other items or the background you chose!!