(EFPR Island is coming out today for members! Check out BT’s post below for details!)
Hey everyone, and welcome back to our BTS Overview & Theory series! This time, we’ll be covering Escape From Pelican Rock Island, written by the PHB team and organized by myself, SD. Be sure to check out our previous BTS posts, our most recent being for Timmy Failure.
WARNING: SPOILERS BELOW (but that’s what you want, isn’t it?)
Overview of evidence
As always, we will start out with the basics and lead up to the scenes, dialog, etc. Be sure to visit the Escape From Pelican Rock Tour Page for more info!
Pelican Rock is the toughest prison ever built. And after you’re framed for a crime you didn’t commit, it’s your new home! Use your wits to devise an escape plan, and your nerve to pull it off. But getting out is just the beginning — because the real criminal is still out there!
There is a printable poster available and members get a free costume in the store. Plus, there is currently a sneak preview and prizes if you visit the island!
Daily Pop Sneak Peeks
Judging from the art style and subjects of the following sneak peeks, we know that they are for Pelican Rock. 😉
Bay Bees Illegal rafting? That’s a paddling.
Joy of Painting Just a happy little skyline there.
Dossier: We’ve got a file on you.
Safe T: Crack the code.
The Digits: It’s all about proportionality.
In the Mix: But you are not going to want to lick the beater.
White Board: Inspiration happens online and off.
Flock of Seagulls: You’ll run. You’ll run so far away.
Flower Power: Sowing the seeds of revolution.
Spoon Man: Come together with your hands.
Tossing Seeds: I’m working, but I’m not working for you.
Pumping Iron: The hard part is doing it every day.
The Truth: Is it safe? Is it safe?
Lineup: That’s him, third from the left.
Like Emboss: That’s one way to make a good impression.
Free Bird: This bird you cannot change.
Ingredients: We’re cooking up something special.
Busted: Just call me Mr. Potato Head.
Grateness: Keep chipping away.
The Grind: Rock out to some heavy metal.
Timeline: Stick to the schedule.
Spotlight: One time you may not want to be center stage.
Mise En Place: We’ve got mouths to feed.
The Space Between: The question is, can you slip through the cracks?
From a Distance: Something new is on the horizon.
Roadblock: The traffic can be a killer.
Benched: Maybe sit out the next couple of plays.
Hooked: The hook brings you back.
Make Tracks: We have the barest outlines of a plan.
Drilldown: Find the right tools for the job.
Plate Armor: This job is a license to thrill.
Skylines: Keep running up that hill.
Hall Pass: Your mess is mine.
The Block: It will leave you in cinders.
Impressions: You’ll want to easel onto it.
The Watchtower: Two riders were approaching, and the wind began to howl.
For the Birds: We’ve got some nested tables.
Warehouse: There house.
Dog Paddle: Keep kicking those feet.
Ship Shape: We’re working in broad outlines here.
Nested: I know why the caged bird sings.
Tip Top: I can see my house from here.
Inmates: They look more like twinmates.
Pipe: The plan falls between the cracks.
Posted: This guard towers above the rest.
Too Many Cooks: A dash of me and a pinch of you.
Outhouse: When you gotta go, you gotta go.
Heavy Metal: Shop til you drop.
Pumping Iron: You’ve got to carry that weight a long time.
House Full: What ever happened to predictability?
Small Potatoes: The winds of change are coming.
Venting: Just gotta get something off our shoulders.
Fresh Fish: Now we’re on a roll.
Save Ferries: Hang with the Bay City rollers.
Top of the Heap: A silent sentinel keeps watch.
Pipe Dream: This corridor holds some utility for you.
On Your Plate: You’ve got a license to ill.
Supercell: Knock your block off.
Blocked: See you between the bars.
Wild Parrots: Looking for a bird on a wire.
Stinky: I hate these blurred lines.
Scenes & Dialog
Now we can get into the detailed stuff! Below are the image layers and dialog for each location on the island.
MainStreet:
Hill:
Tower:
Final Theory
Based on all this evidence and what we’ve seen in the preview for the island, we can predict the following for our quest. There is a robbery, but the thief gets away and your Poptropican is framed for the crime. You’re put behind bars and you have to use the items that you can get a hold of to escape. Once out, you have to make a plan to prove your innocence. Eventually the real thief shows up, the Booted Bandit, and the cops take him away. And for all your trouble, you get an island medallion!
Remember that Escape From Pelican Rock Island is going to be out for members today! 😀
Hey guys, SD here with a Poptropica update of great discounts. Remember how we mentioned that Black Friday is coming to Poptropica? Well, here it comes!
This weekend only, Poptropica is having amazing discounts in the Poptropica Store! 10 cool costumes for 10 credits each (most were formerly 75 credits)! These on-sale items are:
Dark Astro Knight (black for boys, purple for girls)
Two of these costumes are in the gold card section, and the rest are in the costumes section in the bottom row. Anyway, get shopping before the regular prices go back up at noon EST on (Cyber) Monday. Update: This sale has been extended to Tuesday!
Remember to also enter in the Island Hopper Sweepstakes! Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the first round of weekly winners will be announced on Monday.
Hey guys, Spotted Dragon here! Long time no post! I’ll hold off on the whole sorry, school, work, life, etc. speech. Let’s just get right to it. 😛
Well, the Creators just added a cool new feature to the game, specifically on Home Island. What is this great new feature you ask? The title of this post says it all: a photo booth! Upon visiting the island, you can find the photo booth next to the Shop. Thanks to Ultimate iPad Expert for the all the pictures!
Once inside, you will be greeted by a panel of buttons on the left of your screen. They are all labeled in the picture below.
The best part about the photo booth is that you can change the entire scene all on your own, including the characters, props, backgrounds, and more! You can either start from scratch, or edit a pre-made template.
And don’t worry… the photo booth is available for everyone! So what are you waiting for? Go to Poptropica now to try it out for yourself. It’s right on Main Street of Home Island (also called Hub or Tutorial Island).
Yeah, this is me showing off my mixtape (which is on fire btw). Other than my amazing photo, check out other creations from some of the other PHB authors below!
I don’t know about you guys, but I really liked this update. However it’s still new, so I hope more tools get added, such as being able to add your friends to the picture, an undo button (although the trash button works well for deleting props), a way to add unique text, etc.
So what do you think about the photo booth? Share your thoughts (and pics!) below!
Hey everyone, and welcome back to our BTS Overview & Theory series! This time, we’ll be covering Timmy Failure Island, written by the PHB team and organized by myself, SD. Be sure to check out our previous BTS posts, our most recent being for Arabian Nights Episode 3.
WARNING: SPOILERS BELOW (but that’s what you want, isn’t it?)
Overview of evidence
As always, we will start out with the basics and lead up to the scenes, dialog, etc. Be sure to visit the Timmy Failure Island Tour for more info!
When danger lurks, and criminals hide around every corner, you need the best detective money can buy. That detective is not Timmy Failure — but don’t try to tell him that. You’re about to come face to face with the craziest cast of characters ever to appear on a Poptropica Island. Trying to solve this mystery is only the beginning!
Judging from the art style and subjects of the following sneak peeks, we know that they are for Timmy Failure. 🙂
Scaffolding: When it comes down, the work is done.
Bear Minimum: We’d never settle for the lowest number of puns.
Muffler: Scarf it down.
Vault Tec: Let there be no fallout from this decision.
Timmy Time: Failure is in the cards.
Croaked: The face of disappointment.
Noted: Leave no log unturned.
Save Ferry: Maritime history comes to life.
Motoring: You’re behind the wheel.
Great Clips: The gardener is looking for some super cuts.
Slide Show: It’s electric. Boogie woogie woogie.
Sprite Sheet: Frankly, this guy could use a little less caffeine.
Higher Learning: So much knowledge your head will spin.
Posted: Signs, signs — everywhere are signs.
Portrait Hall: It’s all in the family.
Dumped: Stay back at least 100 feet!
Storage Space: Not a lot of elbow room in there.
Scoot Along: That’s levitation, holmes.
Itemized: Gamer Guy checks out this year’s deductions.
Garbanzo Man: He conveys a sense of fearsome greatness.
Tyger Tyger: What mortal hand or eye could frame thy fearful symmetry?
Goodbye to Rosie: It was me and Julio, down by the schoolyard.
Knight Court: Enter the tomb of horrors!
Supine Ursus: That’s one lazy bear.
Bowled Over: Another one like this and we go on strike.
Biggest and Best: We don’t mean to sound like a broken record.
Top of the World: When the moon hits your eye like a big falling safe…
Topiary: Bingo, you’ve got great looking shrubbery.
Morning Zoo: Why can’t they just play music in the morning?
Crazy Climber: Let’s hope these windows don’t give you a blue screen.
For Lease: If you worked here, your commute would be done by now.
Bowled Over: It’s the King of locations for your office party.
Bear Minimum: Hibernation came early this year.
Bank on It: You’ll vault ahead if you make your deposits here.
Events
Below is a compilation of all the major events that will take place during the Timmy Failure quest.
Items
These are all the items that will be used during the quest:
Beach Ball
Bonbons
Box
Bucket
Camera
Cat
Change
Chicken Nuggests
Crispy Rice Treats
Detective Log
Garbanzo Man Head
Gardening Shears
Money
Office Key
Permanent Marker
Pole
Rope
Screwdriver
Shoes
Wagon
Scenes
Now we can get into the detailed stuff! Below are the image layers for each location on the island.
Main Street:
Timmy’s Street:
Timmy’s House:
School:
Mansion:
Alley:
Zoo:
Store:
Dialog
Be sure to read the captions to find out what scene each set of dialog is from!
Alley
Main Street
Mansion
School
School
School
Timmy’s House
Timmy’s Street
Zoo
Final Theory
Before diving into our theory on how the quest will play out, we first need to know our characters… Timmy Failure is a young child that believes that he is a world class detective. He has a pet “business partner” polar bear named Total that somehow followed the scent of Timmy’s cat food back to his apartment. His parents are divorced, and he lives with his mom, who dates a “Bowling Turkey”. His best friend, who he claims to be an idiot, is named Rollo Tookus and is actually an over achieving student. Molly Moskins is a girl in Timmy’s class who has a crush on him and smells of tangerines. She also owns a cat named Senior Burrito. Finally, Corrina Corrina is Timmy’s arch nemesis (at least in his opinion).
Looking at the dialog, Senior Burrito (the cat) has stolen Timmy’s pants and is hiding in a vending machine. To get them out, you’ll need some loose change to activate the machine. The Bowling Turkey challenges you to a match of bowling, and when you win, he’ll give you the keys to his car. From there, we couldn’t really follow much more of the plot using the dialogue, but it looks to be quite a lengthy island.
Remember, Timmy Failure Island is going to be out for members on September 17th, so until then, share your theories in the comments below! 😀
There may be over 40 islands, but now 7 of those islands are exclusive for members. The seven islands are all sponsored islands (islands that are based on a franchise/not completely original), with the exception of the more recent Galactic Hot Dogs Island, which isn’t on the list:
Non-members can still play a demo of each island, but nothing beyond that. With Timmy Failure Island coming up, we have to wonder if that will eventually be locked to members only as well, since it’s also a sponsored island.
Yes, what we have feared is true. I just hope Poptropica won’t become completely membership oriented. 😦 Let us know in the comments what you think!
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