Unique Spotlight

Unique Spotlight – The 40mph Couch Potato

The Greyhound. Built for speed, designed for sleep.

Owner: greyhoundjane

How To Get: Many were gifted as thank you gifts to those who helped me in my early days of play. Many were traded for missing TDs as the time. Now I trade for personal Uniques I am missing. This item will probably stop at 250.

Meaning: I created the unique to highlight what amazing pets Greyhounds make and help change some misconceptions. Built for speed and not for stamina, Greyhounds do not need a lot of exercise. In fact, two twenty minute walks a day will suffice. They do love to run if given the space, but a 5 minute race round the garden or dog park will totally wear them out. What do Greyhounds do best? Sleep! For 22hrs a day in fact. No I am not kidding, think giant cat. Talking of cats, yes it’s true not all Greyhounds are cat safe. But then again that can be said about any breed of dog.

Which number unique is this for you? This was my 1st Unique, based on one of my First Greyhounds, “Freckles,” who I had to say goodbye to her in 2007 after she lost her battle with cancer. She and kennel mate (out other hound at the time) were rescued from the Irish Racing industry.

Closing Thoughts: Some interesting facts for you:

• Greyhounds are mentioned or featured in 11 of Shakespeare’s plays.
• General George Custer was a big greyhound fancier.
• President Abraham Lincoln had a greyhound on his family coat-of-arms.
• Greyhounds are the fastest breed of dog, reaching top speeds of 45 miles per hour!
• Greyhounds can see CLEARLY for a distance of a half-mile!
• In England at one time, it was forbidden for ‘commoners’ to even own a greyhound.
• Greyhounds come in 19 different primary colors and in over 55 different color combinations.
• Greyhounds have a larger heart, lungs and more red blood cells than other canine breeds.
• Rescued greyhounds are used for donating blood for other dogs! Greyhounds have a more universal blood that can be used for dogs needing blood transfusions from accidents, injuries or surgery.
• A Greyhounds foot placement when running is different to any other dog – during the Greyhound’s complete stride, he is off the ground twice – a double suspension gallop (they run like a cheetah, not like a horse). When running, greyhounds spend 80% of their time in the air. It is as close to “flight” as a land animal can get.
• Greyhounds require little exercise, are very quiet, and are ideal for suburban homes, unlike many other large breeds of dogs.

Unique Spotlight – Roaming Gnome

With a carefree, ambling stride
He travels far and wide
Seeking good where’er he goes
As kindness is all he knows

Owner: elli61

How To Get: TD Gnomes freely given out for in-game acts of kindness. To receive one you need to be nominated for one by another player. To nominate a player for a Gnome see the Roaming Gnome thread in the Wallabee Chat Forum. SD low DD Gnomes are available for trade. Please PM Elli61 or see her profile for details.

Meaning: When I started playing Wallabee I was helped by some very generous players who gave me items (and advice) when I had nothing of value to give in return. This Walla-kindness is one of my favorite parts of the game! So I knew I wanted a unique that contributed to that aspect of the game.

Which number unique is this for you? 2. My first unique, the Hamsa is owned jointly with the player Michal who is both my dear friend and my cousin!

Closing Thoughts: I have a collection of garden gnomes that started when one was given to me as a joke by a good friend (she has no idea what she started!) I also love to travel, and the combination of both led to the creation of the Roaming Gnome.

Unique Spotlight – The Traveller

“Not all those who wander are lost” – JRR Tolkien
You will find The Traveller wandering the world, you just have to catch him and he’s yours.
Mind you don’t get bitten though!

Owner: greyhoundjane

How To Get: All Travellers, TD and above, were recycled into the wild for you to find. He was created for the fun of the game and is free to all. Hunt him, catch him, share him, take him on your travels an leave him in far away places. If you Find one who’s been sat in one place too long, recycle him an send him on his way. Watch out for that luggage though… it bites!
*please be aware you approach this unique at your own risk, the creator holds no responsibility or liability once in the wild. However, we do suggest a good set of chainmail, gloves, and checking your tetanus is up to date.

Meaning: One of my favourite Personal Uniques is Forman’s ‘The Recycler.’ Not only a fabulous item, but a fun one. The fact you have to go find him adds to the fun and challenge of the game. Thank you, Forman, for starting this craze (though I still haven’t found one in my garage 😉). The Traveller is based on two characters from Sir Terry Pratchetts “ Disc World “ series of books. The wizard Rincewind & his luggage.

Which number unique is this for you? It is my second unique.

Unique Spotlight – Elysium

The gods have deemed you worthy… welcome to paradise.

Owner: mikepastry47

How To Get: This can be acquired by trading a sub400 improvement item or helping me when I miss a drop.

Meaning: Elysium is my favorite word and always loved the idea of a perfect afterlife. Pictured something beautiful and peaceful. I just love the mythology behind it.

Which number unique is this for you? This was my 4th unique.

Closing Thoughts: Happy to be part of this game and unique collection. Hope I can share Elysium with everyone.

Unique Spotlight – 3.14 and 244

Pi and coffee are two of my favorite things.
And this unique is to thank you for another thing I love, 707s.

Owner:  deliberatelyintentional

How To Get: Players can acquire it through trading a #707 to me.

Meaning: The artwork for this is actually based off my own work. Andy took it and put a WallaBee spin on it. Kinda funny story since it went from one Andie (me) to another Andy.

Which number unique is this for you? This was unique number one for me.

Unique Spotlight – Jet Drag

Pulling for a Cure

Owner: Lightek

How To Get: It is only offered through April 30, 2018. Please visit my profile for more information.

Meaning: This unique was created to help me raise funds for the American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay for Life event that I will participate in on May 4, 2018. Pulling for a cure pitted teams of 20 humans vs a 757-200 jet plane weighing in around 150k pounds. The goal is to pull the plane 20 feet in the shortest amount of time. This event, hosted by Delta airlines, celebrates the fundraising efforts of their employees. The past 2 years they have also invited a small team of Medallion passengers to participate as well. This group, Medallions for Global Good, participates in many Delta charity drives throughout the year, helping to raise funds from the seats! Last year our team was the top fundraiser for the event at $128K and number 9 in the nation for all of ACS Relay events. The Jet Drag itself raised over $500k between all 110 teams. The artwork is based on a couple of photos sent to Andy. Some of you have recognized KennyG as the dark haired guy. Yes, he actually came to the event and was two people behind me on the rope. Jane met KennyG while working a flight after telling him her story, he played a mini concert in the aisle of the plane and promised to come to pull with us.

Which number unique is this for you? This is my 6th

Closing Thoughts: Cancer is a terrible disease and so many are touched by it. All the money is collected directly into the ACS application and goes towards research for a cure. In addition to funding research grants, donations also pay for rides for cancer patients, lodging for families, support and assistance for patients working through appearance changes caused by treatment, education and outreach. As a result of these efforts, there has been a 25% drop in mortality rates over the past 20 years. Our team, called Gretchen’s Gazelles, pulls to honor our Flight attendant sponsor Jane’s daughter, Gretchen. Gretchen was taken away from her family by brain cancer in 2015. Her two small daughters join their grandma in cheering us on at the event. Thank you so much for your support. May this be the year we find the cure.

Unique Spotlight – My Jabber Baby Wocky

“Beware The Jabberwock, my son!”

Owner: Jenbee997

How To Get: So guess what? It turns out that the tumtum tree is magical! GASP! Every time I stick my arm into the tree hollow I am able to pull out another baby wocky! I have decided that for security purposes to never reveal the location of the tree. After all, we wouldn’t want the location to get leaked out onto social media! Therefore, I have established the TumTum Adoption Services Department. Single and double digit adoptions will be available for the low low price of a missing unique.

Meaning: The legend of the Jabberwock goes way way back, even before my time. I’ve always been curious about this mysterious creature, but no matter how much I searched I could never seem to find one (although I thought I caught a glimpse of one in a mirror once!). One evening as I sat to rest under a tumtum tree I heard the most curious little burble coming from within the tree. Despite my better judgement I plunged my hand into a dark tree hollow and pulled out the most precious baby jabberwock. I knew at that moment that he would be my little jabber baby wocky forever! I’ve named him TumTum in honor of the place we first met.

Which number unique is this for you? Jabber Baby Wocky is my second Wallabee Unique. My first Unique was the WallaTat which was released in 2016. WallaTats are free for all players so if you are missing one please send me a message!

Closing Thoughts: If you decide you would like to adopt a TumTum of your very own, please be aware that they require lots of love and attention. I recommend a heated blanket for when you are not around to cuddle him. And of course all wockys are on a strict diet of mome raths, but are allergic to slithy toves, so be careful because a trip to the wocky veterinarian can get quite expensive!

Unique Spotlight – Be Kind To Animals

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”
– Mahatma Gandhi

Owner: WiMPiE

How To Get: You can buy one in the ‘Uncanny Unique Store’ for 19 hc each or you can forage one for free at an ‘animal friendly’ location! I also have a few DD’s left to trade for missing TD’s or missing uniques…

Meaning: With this unique I want to be a voice for those who don’t have one. I want to raise awareness for animal rights and the treatment of animals worldwide. Animals should be treated with respect and compassion… Please help me spread the word… Feel free to buy, forage, drop, recycle or trade as much as you like! I would love to see this unique end up in animal friendly places all over the world…

Which number unique is this for you? This is my first unique and I’m very proud of it!

Unique Spotlight – Gaius, the Wonder Corgi

Amicitiae nostrae memoriam spero sempiternam fore – Cicero

Owner: QueenofDNile

How To Get: He is available for 963 set items released prior to the “The Midas Touch” set. One of these items will get you the next available issue TD. DD 99 – 51 are available for 2 963’s, 50 or less will also require the 963 be a RB200 or less. Gaius will only be issued 1 per player.

Meaning: On New Years Day 2010, my neighbors found him wondering around their campgrounds. They brought him home and looked for his owner for 3 months. During that time I took care of him and their other 2 corgis when they were out of town. I have never been a dog person but this little wonder wormed his way into my heart and life. In March, they stopped looking for his owner and started search for his new home. During the day he stayed at their place (I did not have a fence yet) and he spent his nights with me. Oddly my cats even liked him! I gave him the name Gaius Julius Caesar as I was going to Italy in May. I fenced in my yard when I got home from Italy and welcome Gaius into his new home. Sadly about 2 years later he started showing signs of a severe health issue. He developed trouble first in his back legs and could not support himself. He had to start using a doggie wheelchair (he took to it right away). With therapy and meds, we slowed the progress some, however, after about 9 months his front legs could no longer support him. He did not complain and I loved him so I could not bring myself to the ultimate decision for a few more months. In April of 2013, he finally started showing signs of how much pain he was end and with the help of my vet and friends, on March 15th (The Ides of March) he quietly walked the rainbow bridge. I called him “The Wonder Corgi” because he brought such wonder and joy to my life for those 3 short years. It is my firm belief that I did not rescue Gaius as much as he rescued me!

Which number unique is this for you? Since he was my first Dog it was only fitting he be my first unique.

Closing Thoughts: 🐾Gaius was a kind and gentle soul and he is greatly missed🐾

Unique Spotlight – Comet Explorers

Rosetta and Philae are ready for their big adventure! The ESA mission made history in 2014 by soft landing (3 times!) on comet 67P/C-G. Among many scientific discoveries, the probe found water on the comet.

Owner: Agraynel

How To Get: Comet explorers is currently in low TD and is available for an upgrade to my saved items. DDs are available for missing TDs or TD items with variants.

Meaning: We’re total (space) geeks and we fell in love with the cartoon characters that the European Space Agency created to engage the public in the adventurous mission of the Rosetta probe and Philae lander to Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko. The mission produced amazing scientific data about comets, and was the first to actually land on a comet! I felt the unique was a great way to share that excitement with the Wallabee community.

Which number unique is this for you? This was my first unique

Closing Thoughts: Hope to get many of this unique out there, and to add more uniques to my portfolio soon. 🙂