LPS Eye Types

Starting in 2008, LPS were given distinct personalities that were identified by a symbol printed on their eyes. Each one incorporated a unique theme that would carry into their playsets and package designs. 
There were 12 standard personalities, three variants of the Postcard Pets, three exclusives for the Extreme Pets series, an exclusive for the Comic Con 2009 cat, and of course the standard circle highlight existing before and after this era, for a total of 19 different eye symbols.
This new design was likely a successor to the "themed pets" of 2006-2007 that, while lacking corresponding visual cues, were designated to personality or set themes via a sticker label on the packaging.
==History==
The earliest-numbered pet to be given an eye type was the re-designed, re-release of Friendliest Seahorse #426, as part of the 2008 Pet Lovin' Showcase; it is likely that the new version of this pet was not the first of the era to be produced, but rather a later addition to the eye types' debut.
The second earliest-numbered pet, Fanciest Persian #460, opened the doors to new the era as its most prominent merchandising mascot. Eye symbols became a defining trait of the LPS franchise throughout 2008 and early-2009. The last recorded pet with an eye type, excluding the continued Postcard Pets, was Fanciest Hummingbird #968. 
The Postcard Pets were the last to go concerning these eye symbols; their first eye symbol, shown in the eye chart, resembled a spike-edge circle. Their second eye symbol evolved into what looks like the Happiest Pets symbol, while the final version looked like a cloud or cotton. 
=== Dual Typing ===
Some pets were given eye styles that resembled two different personality types, with the larger symbol being its official type. A well-known example is the case with Squirrel #484, who makes use of a primary Sportiest highlight, with a smaller secondary Cuddliest highlight. These occurrences are referred to on this wiki as "dual eye types." This is not to be confused with many pets who might contain a "sparkle" highlight as their secondary, and does not resemble any official symbols. Although there is no official significance to them, they are still a curious design element to take note of.
==The After-Effect==
Although the eye symbols were abandoned, the LPS checklists and packages continued to categorize the pets into personality types. Postcard Pets continued to be sold into 2009 with the eye symbols, but as the series concluded, they were finally removed altogether.
Some pets can still be identified by stars or flower details on their bodies that match the old personality symbols; nevertheless, the theme has faded from the toy line.
==Limited Edition Pets==
In 2008, three exclusive limited edition series were born: The Punkiest pets, the Grooviest pets, and the Mod pets. Each series had three pets, and each series had a different eye style. The pets as a whole were called "Extreme Pets."
In the Comic Con 2009 event, an exclusive Superhero Cat was available. Her eyes had their own personality symbol that looked similar to a comic-style flash effect.
Special Spring pets' eyes are now what we call "Happiest Pets."
==The "Eye Rumor"==
A popular theory among LPS collectors is the "eye rumor," in which it is thought that the eye color of a pet can identify if the figure is rare or not. For example, a pet with purple eyes tends to be more rare than a pet with blue eyes. However, the theory doesn't remain consistent with the true value of LPS pets, and therefore can be debunked as nothing but coincidence. Many figures that have common eye colors go for a high price in the collector's market. Even so, the eye color itself can be rare and may bring up the value of a pet for its visual appeal.
==List of Eye Symbols==
Below is a comprehensive list of all eye types and their respective pages. Each image shows the known variants of its symbol.
Eye Types 	Eye Types 	Eye Types
 	 	
Chilliest 	Cuddliest 	Fanciest
 	 	
Friendliest	Funniest 	Happiest
 	 	
Hungriest 	Littlest 	Messiest
 	 	
Sassiest 	Sportiest 	Standard
 	 	
Postcard 1 	Postcard 2	Postcard 3
 	 	
Grooviest 	Mod 	Punkiest
 	 	
Super 	 	
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