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The Poptropican Elements of Harmony ๐Ÿฆ„๐Ÿ’Ž๐ŸŒˆ

Hello, everypony! We hope you’re loving the Ponytropica Blog so far! This rebrand finally gave me the opportunity to ask this burning question: which six Poptropica characters would represent the Elements of Harmony? Without further ado, let’s begin!

The Element of Honesty represents more than telling the truth. A truly honest person is open about their intentions, stays true to their values, and accepts harsh realities. Which Poptropica character best fits this description?

Oliver Hartman, specifically the version of him from the graphic novels, fits this idea. He’s openly passionate about his interests and lets everyone know what’s on his mind. He sympathized with the Protectors’ mission to preserve the timeline, even if that meant tragedies would have to occur. And in the last book, he decided not to change the past when given the opportunity. He’s an honest kid who accepts life the way that it is.๐ŸŽ

The Element of Kindness extends beyond being polite. Those aligned with this Element are highly empathetic and go out of their way to help others in need. Who in Poptropica is the kindest of them all?

Basho abandoned his samurai training and embraced a life of peace. While many would assume a ninja master to teach only stealth and combat, Basho encourages his students to help others because it’s the right thing to do. Even after his tyrannical brother summoned the destructive Red Dragon, Basho forgave him and offered to help rebuild Edo. Basho’s great compassion proves that he’s worthy of the Element of Kindness. ๐Ÿฆ‹

The Element of Laughter is all about spreading happiness. Those who represent this Element always look on the bright side and help others do the same. Which Poptropican can lighten the mood like no other?

Like Pinkie Pie, DJ Saturday Nite loves a good party. She kept her cool in the midst of a Zomberry outbreak and continued to play funky tunes until she was rescued. When she’s not surrounded by zombies, she can be spotted on Home Island inviting players to have fun in common rooms. Need more proof? She’s labeled as an optimist in the Zomberry Island pitch bible. Easy choice for the Element of Laughter!๐ŸŽˆ

The Element of Generosity is easy to pretty understand. People aligned with this Element aren’t tied down by their possessions and make great sacrifices to help others. Which Poptropican regularly gives the most?

When his funds began to run low, Harold Mews promised to give the last of his wealth to whoever can prove the existence of cryptids. He rescued the player after they were sabotaged, provided resources for their adventure, and gave them his money as promised. If he hadn’t already promised to give away his money, Mews would have used it to build a sanctuary for Bigfoot. Mews devoted his time and money into researching and helping cryptids, so he’s my pick to represent the Element of Generosity. ๐Ÿ’Ž

The Element of Loyalty represents devotion. Loyal people will stay by your side through thick and thin, and the most loyal of all are willing to put themselves in danger to save their loved ones. Which character is the most loyal?

All three knights of Arturus are deeply committed to protecting their kingdom, so much so that they travelled to distant planets to save Princess Elyana. If I have to pick one, it would be Sir Pelasus. In the Astro Knights book, he was the first to jump into action when Mordred invaded the kingdom. It was a close call, but Sir Pelasus won the honor of representing the Element of Loyalty. ๐ŸŒฉ๏ธ

The Element of Magic is tricky to assign because its title is so vague. According to the MLP tabletop game, Tails of Equestria, those “aligned to this Element are sensitive to the most powerful of all Elementsโ€” the Magic of Friendship.” So, Friendship is Magic. Which Poptropica character values friendship the most?

I know this sounds like a reach, but hear me out. Amelia cares for her fellow adventurers, showing them the ropes and forming strong bonds along the way. Yes, she and the Red Baron had a falling out, but that doesn’t stop Amelia from trying to reconnect and being worried about her safety. Also, Amelia loves unicorns, so she’s basically a My Little Pony fan. Amelia may tell to not trust magic dudes, but you can trust her with the Element of Magic. โœจ


And those are my picks for the Poptropican Elements of Harmony! Do you agree with my picks, or do you think some other characters are more worthy of representing these Elements? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

Thank you for reading, and have a pony-tastic day!

โ€”Gentle Dolphin ๐Ÿฆ„

Contests

The Ghostly Hunt for Winners of the PHB’s 16th Costume Contest ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ†

Happy Halloween, Poptropicans! It’s time to announce the winners of the PHB’s 16th Halloween costume contest! This year’s theme was Ghost vs Hunters, which opened the door for some spectacularly spooky looks. Without further ado, the winner of Team Ghosts is…

๐Ÿ‘ป”Masked Maiden” by Creepy Boa๐Ÿ‘ป

Put your hands together for the most gorgeous ghoul you’ve ever seen! This Masked Maiden’s voluminous hair and ballgown are eye-catching, and the half-skull mask provides a nice visual contrast with the bright makeup. Would you accept this ghost’s invitation to dance?

Let’s give a special spectral salute to Creepy Boa for making such a boo-tiful costume! But what’s a ghost without a hunter? The winner of Team Hunters is…

๐Ÿน”In-Specter” by Jean of Pop๐Ÿน

If there’s something strange in Poptropica, who ya gonna call? In-Specter!!! Not only does this costume have a perfect name, but it successfully captures the Ghostbusters vibe with the uniform and tech. Those heat vision goggles are sure to track any cold spots created by ghosts. Good luck with your ghostbusting ventures, In-Specter, and nice work securing the win, Jean of Pop!

Along with their costumes being immortalized in our Look Book, our winners can choose whether to receive a copy of Poptropica on Steam or a Poptropica merch item of their choice from Zazzle (up to US$20). They will also receive portraits of their Poptropicans from any PHB author of their choosing! ๐Ÿ†๐ŸŽฎ๐ŸŽจ

๐ŸŽƒHonorable Mentions๐ŸŽƒ

Before we go, we want to share some more costumes in our Honorable Mentions segment! Let’s start by appreciating some awesome apparitions from Team Ghosts:

Now we must return to the land of the living and check out some slayers who slayed from Team Hunters:

Thank you for joining us for this year’s PHB Halloween Costume Contest! You can find more ghostly getups in the comments section of our contest post, and you can see all of our previous costume contest winners in our Look Book.

Thank you for reading, and have a Happy Halloween!

โ€”Gentle Dolphin ๐Ÿฌ

Contests

๐Ÿ‘ป The PHB’s 16th Halloween Costume Contest: Ghosts vs Hunters ๐Ÿน

๐ŸŽƒ Submissions are now closed. Check out our winners here! ๐ŸŽƒ

๐ŸŽตNight falls on a spooky scene, Pop fans dressing up for Halloween! In a spooky fog, on the Pop Help Blog… For our contest, there’s a ghostly theme!๐ŸŽต

Welcome, everyone, to the Poptropica Help Blog. It’s time for the 16th PHB Halloween Costume Contest! Inspired by how Poptropica ghosted the fandom and the game, we’re returning to an older format for this year’s theme: Ghosts vs Hunters! ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿน

For every ghost wandering the earth, there is a hunter searching for it. For this year’s costume contest, we’re on the hunt for the spookiest specters and the coolest catchers. You may stand firmly for either Team Ghosts or Team Hunters, but you always have the option to play both sides. ๐Ÿ˜‰

To get in the spirit of things (pun fully intended ๐Ÿ˜œ), the PHB split between the two teams and made some costumes to inspire everyone!

๐Ÿ‘ปRules๐Ÿ‘ป

  1. ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธCreate your costumes on Poptropica! You may enter as many costumes as you’d like for either or both categories, and you may create them on any version of Poptropica (desktop, Steam, Flashpoint, and such). However, each person is eligible to win just once per category.
  2. ๐Ÿ“ธTake a screenshot! We recommend that you take your screenshot on either the character customizer screen or the Costumizer window on PoptropiCon. Here’s how to take a screenshot. Please crop the image to show just your character.
  3. ๐Ÿ’ปUpload your picture to the internet! Upload your picture to image-sharing websites like Imgur, Instagram, Twitter, and Discord. Once you’ve uploaded your picture, comment on this post with an image link so we can see it! Also, let us know which category you’re entering and any additional information like the costume’s name.

๐ŸชฆTips for Creating Your Costumes๐Ÿชฆ

  • ๐Ÿ“ฆMake use of what youโ€™ve got! Dig through old items or buy new store costumes to mix and match pieces together.
  • ๐Ÿ‘•Use the Costumizer to snag parts from NPCs. Keep in mind that it only works on PoptropiCon in the desktop version.
  • ๐Ÿ‘พTry glitching with the ASG Machine (for full costumes) along with usernames from our ASG collection.
  • ๐Ÿ‘‰Visit the PHBโ€™s Costumes Look Book for more ideas, including past Halloween contest winners and Pop fashion tips and tricks.

๐Ÿ†Prizes๐Ÿ†

  • ๐Ÿ“†You may submit your costumes until Monday, October 27 @11:59 p.m. EST.
  • ๐ŸŽƒOn Halloween (October 31), weโ€™ll post our favorite costumes from each category on the front page of the PHB for all to enjoy.
  • ๐Ÿฅ‡A grand prize winner will be selected for each category. Each grand prize winner will win a copy of Poptropica on Steam or a Poptropica merch item of their choice from Zazzle (up to US$20) as well as a portrait of their Poptropican from a PHB author of their choice!
  • ๐ŸคตWinning costumes will be immortalized in our Look Book, but weโ€™ll also have honorable mentions for just the post, not page.

Special thanks to Magic Kid for drawing the banner and PHB header for this year’s costume contest! ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽจ

Good luck to all of you ghoulish ghosts and hardy hunters in Poptropica! We can’t wait to see your boo-tiful costumes! Now log in and slay! ๐Ÿ’˜

Thank you for reading, and have a good day!

โ€”Gentle Dolphin ๐Ÿฌ

PHB Specials

The PHBโ€™s Pop Masquerade Birthday Collage ๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽญ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ

Gather ’round, Poptropicans! After twenty-nine days of drawing and posting, the PHB’s Pop Masquerade Birthday Collab comes to a close. Now, on the final day of Poptropica’s 18th anniversary month, we begin this masquerade with paper faces on parade! ๐ŸŽญ

We present to you… the PHBโ€™s Pop Masquerade Birthday Collage! ๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ

A round of applause to all 32 artists who contributed to this year’s birthday collage! These internet illustrators accepted our invitation and filled the Poptropica Help Ballroom with 54 masked characters. Let us admire the attendees’ fashion and pay tribute to their talented designers. ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ‘—๐Ÿงฅ

Before we end this celebration, let us show our gratitude to the Poptropica Creators for bringing this game to life and to Coolmath Games for keeping it alive on their website. Throughout its life, Poptropica soared to great heights and plummeted to devastating lows. Despite everything, the Creators put their all into the game while the fans showed their support. Here’s to 18 years of Poptropica! We may hide our faces tonight, but we will never hide our love for this game! ๐ŸŽญ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ

Thank you all for coming to our party, and have a good day!

โ€”Gentle Dolphin ๐Ÿฌ

PHB Specials

You Are Cordially Invited to the PHBโ€™s Pop Masquerade Birthday Collab ๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽญ

Submissions are now closed. Stay tuned for the birthday collage!

Greetings, everyone! We have celebrated Poptropica’s 16th and 17th birthdays with community art collabs, and this year will be no different! Now that Poptropica is old enough to be a legal adult, this year’s art collab will have a classy theme…

๐ŸŽญ Masquerade Ball ๐Ÿ’ƒ

Masquerade parties inspire mystery, intrigue, and creativity. Dress to the nines with your favorite mask and have a grand time at the finest birthday party this side of the internet! All you have to do is follow three simple steps:

1. Draw a character wearing a mask. They can be a canon Pop character, a popsona, or even a character from another piece of media. Please save your drawing as a โœจtransparent .png fileโœจ; doing this makes it easier for us to add your art to the collage. Here are two examples drawn by me and Magic Kid:

2. Upload your picture to the internet. Post your drawing to a website that supports transparent images such as Imgur, Discord, DeviantArt, and Twitter/X. You may send us a maximum of three images.

3. Comment on this post with a link to your drawing. Copy and paste your image link to a comment on this very post so we can see it. Along with the link, please add your Poptropican name and/or one social media username that you want listed in the artist credits.

We will be accepting submissions for this collab until Monday, September 29th @ 11:59 pm EST. Just like our previous birthday collabs, we will gather everyone’s drawings and edit them into one big birthday collage. Let’s make Poptropica’s 18th birthday a magical one! ๐ŸŽ‰โœจ

Thank you for reading, and have a good day!

โ€”Gentle Dolphin ๐Ÿฌ