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Neopets #2
Neopets: The Discarded Magical Blue Grundo Plushie of Prosperity
SOMETHING HAS HAPPENED! Based on the popular online game Neopets comes a new and official full-color graphic novel. A rare form of magic has turned everyone in Neopia into toys, and it’s up to TDMBGPOP and his friends to restore it. This graphic novel is full of humor, heart, and plushie pandemonium.
Somebody has left their Blue Grundo Plushie here. What a poor unwanted little guy, maybe you should talk to him... no, he's just a toy, he won't answer you. Don't be silly!
No one knows where The Discarded Magical Blue Grundo Plushie of Prosperity (TDMBGPOP) came from. He was spotted one day sitting on a Faerieland cloud. At first, Neopets believed he was just forgotten and whoever left him there would return for him soon. But many moons passed, and no one came.
When Faerieland fell from the sky, TDMBGPOP toppled down with it. He descended until his stitches were snagged by a tree branch, and he took up post in a nearby tree.
These days, Neopians from all over visit TDMBGPOP in his tree. Rumor has it that if you talk to the poor guy, you’ll get a rare item or Neopoints. Perhaps it was good luck or . . . ?
No one knows.
Not even TDMBGPOP.
Until one day, when TDMBGPOP discovers that he can move. Not only that—he can talk and walk and cartwheel!
But there’s something amiss in Neopia. All of the Neopets have turned into toys—and even Queen Fyora is looking quite playful, if you know what we mean.
This beautifully illustrated original graphic novel tackles some of life’s hardest questions—like the meaning of family, “good” vs. “evil,” and what it means to be real. This graphic novel also includes a universal code for a new one-time-use item in the back, which can be redeemed on the Neopets website.
Backmatter in the back of the comic, written by disability activist and content creator Sabrina Hutchings, touches on the importance of equity for people (and Faeries!) with disabilities, like Seshatia the Library Faerie, who is an ambulatory wheelchair user.
This is officially licensed merchandise from Neopets © 1999-2025. All Rights Reserved.
"The satisfying ending, likable main characters, and fun banter make this an appealing adventure for nostalgic readers who grew up playing Neopets as well as those who are new to this world. Exciting and endearing from start to finish." - Kirkus Reviews for The Omelette Faerie
"I liked it and I’m a harsh critic." - Josh Elder (jawsch), the Grundo King for The Omelette Faerie
"This story was a tasty treat! Filled with suspense, humor, and Neopian lore, readers of all ages will love this heartfelt graphic novel about how the loss of a major resource can impact a society." - Brigitta Blair, artist and author of the upcoming graphic novel, Cramming, for The Omelette Faerie
"Fans will enjoy seeing so many of the Neopians in their world, as well as the references to other content." - School Library Journal for The Omelette Faerie
"For the first time in a while, I am truly optimistic on the future of Neopets in print.
Somebody has left their Blue Grundo Plushie here. What a poor unwanted little guy, maybe you should talk to him... no, he's just a toy, he won't answer you. Don't be silly!
No one knows where The Discarded Magical Blue Grundo Plushie of Prosperity (TDMBGPOP) came from. He was spotted one day sitting on a Faerieland cloud. At first, Neopets believed he was just forgotten and whoever left him there would return for him soon. But many moons passed, and no one came.
When Faerieland fell from the sky, TDMBGPOP toppled down with it. He descended until his stitches were snagged by a tree branch, and he took up post in a nearby tree.
These days, Neopians from all over visit TDMBGPOP in his tree. Rumor has it that if you talk to the poor guy, you’ll get a rare item or Neopoints. Perhaps it was good luck or . . . ?
No one knows.
Not even TDMBGPOP.
Until one day, when TDMBGPOP discovers that he can move. Not only that—he can talk and walk and cartwheel!
But there’s something amiss in Neopia. All of the Neopets have turned into toys—and even Queen Fyora is looking quite playful, if you know what we mean.
This beautifully illustrated original graphic novel tackles some of life’s hardest questions—like the meaning of family, “good” vs. “evil,” and what it means to be real. This graphic novel also includes a universal code for a new one-time-use item in the back, which can be redeemed on the Neopets website.
Backmatter in the back of the comic, written by disability activist and content creator Sabrina Hutchings, touches on the importance of equity for people (and Faeries!) with disabilities, like Seshatia the Library Faerie, who is an ambulatory wheelchair user.
This is officially licensed merchandise from Neopets © 1999-2025. All Rights Reserved.
"The satisfying ending, likable main characters, and fun banter make this an appealing adventure for nostalgic readers who grew up playing Neopets as well as those who are new to this world. Exciting and endearing from start to finish." - Kirkus Reviews for The Omelette Faerie
"I liked it and I’m a harsh critic." - Josh Elder (jawsch), the Grundo King for The Omelette Faerie
"This story was a tasty treat! Filled with suspense, humor, and Neopian lore, readers of all ages will love this heartfelt graphic novel about how the loss of a major resource can impact a society." - Brigitta Blair, artist and author of the upcoming graphic novel, Cramming, for The Omelette Faerie
"Fans will enjoy seeing so many of the Neopians in their world, as well as the references to other content." - School Library Journal for The Omelette Faerie
"For the first time in a while, I am truly optimistic on the future of Neopets in print.
112 pages, Paperback
First published November 4, 2025
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Displaying 1 - 14 of 14 reviews
January 4, 2026
This was super meta and I loved every second of it. The inclusion is such a nice touch. I love Neo so much 😊 but brb as I make that Grundo an active daily now- I stopped going after I gained the avatar 🫣😅
November 11, 2025
So cute and so funny. The perfect book for neopets fans. Many inside jokes ♥️
August 9, 2025
3.5 Stars
Review being submitted to School Library Journal for an upcoming SMS article.
Review being submitted to School Library Journal for an upcoming SMS article.
December 22, 2025
Very meta
November 15, 2025
Cute story! Code on the back now works as of 11/15/25. That's for a free item in the game! Fun way to enjoy gaming nostalgia and reading. The series is great for a Neopets escape/vacation. Plus it was nice to connect with the Grundo Plushie here. I was always sad for them and this made me much happier.
March 12, 2026
An exciting new adventure set in Neopets!
In this one we meet the TDMBGPOP! And see an adventure featuring him (and some new friends).
I haven’t played Neopets in many many years but I am loving these books. I love that there are so many fun references that, despite not having played for years and years, I still remember. It made me squee in happiness to see characters again that I loved/liked, see the various places in Neopia from very high to very low places. It really makes me want to play Neopets again and try the games, rediscover the lore, and more.
So in this one we meet TDMBGPOP, aka The Discarded Magical Blue Grundo Plushie of Prosperity. We read about his lore, about why he is there, and we get a whole adventure with him when everything goes wrong and everyone changes to toys and what is stranger, he can move, he can talk. I loved visiting the Discarded Magical Blue Grundo Plushie and I love his adventure with this two new friends as they discover what happened and how they can fix it. But it is also deeper than that because TDMBGPOP is having some sad feelings. He feels neglected, alone, he just wants to visit people, or do something else than just hang in a tree, which fair. I loved seeing how that mixed with the whole adventure to save Neopia. I found myself rooting for the little blue guy.
Along the way we meet two other toys who are now alive. I was immediately sus about these guys. I mean, why are they also alive. What was up with them? Plus, they behaved very sus. I was curious about them and see what made them tick.
The adventure got more and more exciting with each page and I had oodles of fun!
I really enjoyed the art in this one! The style is just perfect and fits with Neopets like a glove. It is as if I am back in Neopia/Neopets!
Oh, and I love the message at the end of this book, that is such a sweet one.
All in all, I am hoping that there will be more books coming out for Neopets. I definitely don’t have enough and I can already imagine the many adventures one can still write about. There are still many legends and lore with Neopets that I remember and I would love to see in book-form. I would recommend this book to Neopets fans!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
In this one we meet the TDMBGPOP! And see an adventure featuring him (and some new friends).
I haven’t played Neopets in many many years but I am loving these books. I love that there are so many fun references that, despite not having played for years and years, I still remember. It made me squee in happiness to see characters again that I loved/liked, see the various places in Neopia from very high to very low places. It really makes me want to play Neopets again and try the games, rediscover the lore, and more.
So in this one we meet TDMBGPOP, aka The Discarded Magical Blue Grundo Plushie of Prosperity. We read about his lore, about why he is there, and we get a whole adventure with him when everything goes wrong and everyone changes to toys and what is stranger, he can move, he can talk. I loved visiting the Discarded Magical Blue Grundo Plushie and I love his adventure with this two new friends as they discover what happened and how they can fix it. But it is also deeper than that because TDMBGPOP is having some sad feelings. He feels neglected, alone, he just wants to visit people, or do something else than just hang in a tree, which fair. I loved seeing how that mixed with the whole adventure to save Neopia. I found myself rooting for the little blue guy.
Along the way we meet two other toys who are now alive. I was immediately sus about these guys. I mean, why are they also alive. What was up with them? Plus, they behaved very sus. I was curious about them and see what made them tick.
The adventure got more and more exciting with each page and I had oodles of fun!
I really enjoyed the art in this one! The style is just perfect and fits with Neopets like a glove. It is as if I am back in Neopia/Neopets!
Oh, and I love the message at the end of this book, that is such a sweet one.
All in all, I am hoping that there will be more books coming out for Neopets. I definitely don’t have enough and I can already imagine the many adventures one can still write about. There are still many legends and lore with Neopets that I remember and I would love to see in book-form. I would recommend this book to Neopets fans!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
June 8, 2025
I loved Neopets when I was younger. I had hundreds of trading cards, dozens of plushies, and a stack of the magazines. While I haven’t played Neopets in many years and I no longer have my collection, I still have a soft spot in my heart for them (and I still occasionally replay the PS2 game, Neopets: The Darkest Faerie, because I love it so much).
I’m so excited to see that Neopets is still around and that books are coming out set in Neopia. This book made me so nostalgic for the time I spent on the website when I was little.
This graphic novel is cute. What happens when everyone in Neopia gets turned into a plushie, and those who were plushies become sentient? This story is about friendship, found family, helping others, and believing in yourself.
Definitely a good book for anyone who’s currently playing Neopets and wants to consume more lore in the world, or for those of us who long for a moment of nostalgia from our Neopian-filled childhoods. I will be picking up the first graphic novel as well as any subsequent books that come out because I will always love Neopets.
I received a digital copy from the publisher via Edelweiss.
I’m so excited to see that Neopets is still around and that books are coming out set in Neopia. This book made me so nostalgic for the time I spent on the website when I was little.
This graphic novel is cute. What happens when everyone in Neopia gets turned into a plushie, and those who were plushies become sentient? This story is about friendship, found family, helping others, and believing in yourself.
Definitely a good book for anyone who’s currently playing Neopets and wants to consume more lore in the world, or for those of us who long for a moment of nostalgia from our Neopian-filled childhoods. I will be picking up the first graphic novel as well as any subsequent books that come out because I will always love Neopets.
I received a digital copy from the publisher via Edelweiss.
February 20, 2026
Adorable, so many specific website references. I just wish it was longer.
December 29, 2025
This was cute. If you are a fan of Neopets & The Discarded Magical Blue Grundo Plushie of Prosperity you'd like this book. There is even a code to redeem at the end.
January 8, 2026
so cute 🥹
January 18, 2026
A cute little story. ❤️
February 19, 2026
This was delightful. A must read for all the Neopets fans out there. Lots of Easter eggs, and it truly made me laugh out loud.
Off to visit TDMBGPOP and tell him I love him.
Off to visit TDMBGPOP and tell him I love him.
March 6, 2026
LOL i got this from the library expecting it so be slop but yknow im a neopets stan through and through so i got it anyways. And i will say i chuckled out lout NUMEROUS times. lots of good bits.
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