Neopets is an online virtual pet website from 1999 that took popular elements from some Japanese properties like Pokemon and Digmon and added a Sims-like customizable/playable twist. The concept was very popular and is still successful (and often imitated by newer mega-brands like Webkins). My perception of the Neopets characters were very cute little anime-styled critters (ie.. very Pokemon), that why I was surprised to discover this line of action figures featuring very humanoid characters. These figures are very hard to find. Apparently they barely made it into the market and were most often found in discount stores or clearance sections. I don't know much about Neopets or Illusen, but I have discovered that she is an Earth Faerie that lives in her tree-top sanctuary in Meridell. She also apparently played a big part in the PS2 game Neopets: The Darkest Faerie. It's amazing how little information I can find about her considering the sheer amount of images you can find. Just google her and you'll see. On to the the Review!
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Neopets: Legends of Neopia ILLUSEN!
Neopets is an online virtual pet website from 1999 that took popular elements from some Japanese properties like Pokemon and Digmon and added a Sims-like customizable/playable twist. The concept was very popular and is still successful (and often imitated by newer mega-brands like Webkins). My perception of the Neopets characters were very cute little anime-styled critters (ie.. very Pokemon), that why I was surprised to discover this line of action figures featuring very humanoid characters. These figures are very hard to find. Apparently they barely made it into the market and were most often found in discount stores or clearance sections. I don't know much about Neopets or Illusen, but I have discovered that she is an Earth Faerie that lives in her tree-top sanctuary in Meridell. She also apparently played a big part in the PS2 game Neopets: The Darkest Faerie. It's amazing how little information I can find about her considering the sheer amount of images you can find. Just google her and you'll see. On to the the Review!
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