Author: Slanted Fish

Hello! I'm Slanted Fish, the editor-in-chief and creator of the Poptropica Help Blog (PHB). I'm a writer, Hong Kong native, and Christ follower. My Poptropica username is slantedfish 🐠 Don't forget to be awesome!
Uncategorized

Cosplay Challenge and Character Creations

Slanted Fish

Hey Poptropicans, check in for a dose of character creativity…

Remember the PoptropiCon Challenges? The show is on for the first of them, the Dream Cosplay Outfit Challenge! Enjoy these poppin’ pop culture inspired looks from the community below. All participants will get a special credit reward (amount unspecified) upon logging in.

The entries include characters from books, movies, and more: meet Pop-style Annabeth Chase (x2), Robin Hood, Piper McLean, Hazel Levesque, Dolores Madrigal, James Bond, Evie, Ariana Grande, Silver Sorceress, Sadie Kane, Time Traveler (x2) with one called “Bella Bard,” a Supervillain, Hermione Granger, and a couple of nameless personas.

Stay tuned for the next challenge showcase: Mighty Action Force cards!

More fandom creativity continues on Instagram — check out the latest fan art features on Poptropica’s stories:

Hades by @brookietheboi
Pandarus (OC) by @sylunis_art
Pink Crown (OC) by @pinklightningmc
Dr. Hare says NFTs suck by @sakurannb0
Tribute to Thinknoodles by @coridash24
Red Panda (OC) by @sinnabunbun
Thinknoodles by @mtndew_ice
Katie Dare by @pinklightningmc
Greedy Clown (OC) by @h.ladyelaine

Rounding off, we leave you with Poptropica’s latest words of wisdom:

Yup, sounds about right. Virtual worlds like Poptropica might turn out to be the precursor for our future virtual reality in the metaverse. 🤔

Keep on popping on, Poptropicans!

~🐠

Jade Scarab Island, Monthly Costume Contests

Cat’s in the Costume Cradle 🐱

Slanted Fish

Hey Poptropicans, pop in for a sneak peek and costume collection!

Secret of the Jade Scarab, the final Dream Island winner, is still in development, and the Pop Creators are treating us to another sneak peek. Earlier, we got two glimpses of a cat, and now, there’s a third:

We still don’t know much about this green-eyed kitty, but from the various sketched movements in the new pic, it seems like it might play an active role in the upcoming quest! The Creators also promised this island is “coming soon” and will be available “to all players.” Sweet!

Curious about what secrets lie within the Jade Scarab? Check out this PHB post for an inside look with the Dream Island creator!

In other news, the fan submission reel for February’s costume contest is now up on Pop’s YouTube channel! A winner has not been announced yet, but you can enjoy the collection of entries below:

Exciting stuff, right? We’re still looking forward to new islands and costumes in 2022, but we Pop players haven’t forgotten the old ones. Poptropica blue, and islands that got pruned, when you comin’ home?

~🐠

Guest Posts, YouTubers

Battle Morale: an interview with Pop movie producer Invisible Ring 🌠🎥

Slanted Fish

Hey Poptropicans, if you’ve been hoping against hope for the way the game’s been going, this might just be the pick-me-up for you.

Battle Morale is a feature-length Poptropica fan movie by Invisible Ring and released only last month. You can watch the full film below. Plus, scroll down for a PHB-exclusive interview with the perky producer!

Battle Morale tells the story of an optimistic Poptropican — Ring starring as herself — seeking hope and truth in a dark and pessimistic world. Along the way, she goes on a mission to retrieve pirate treasure, confronts a former Pop Creator on the world’s troubles, and dives into the deep rivalry between Amelia and the Baron. We won’t spoil everything here, but invite you to join the journey in the video above!

And now, let’s welcome our special guest to chat with us about her inspirations and process of pulling off this project: the kindred kid and the Poptropican of passion, Invisible Ring!

Ring: Hee hee hee… I like those alliterations! …So what’s up? 

Fishy: Invisible Ring, we are nothing short of amazed at your new movie, and we want to hear more. Our first question is, how did you do it? How did your story come together and what was the process like?

Continue reading “Battle Morale: an interview with Pop movie producer Invisible Ring 🌠🎥” →
Creators' Blog Guest Posts, Fan Art Features, Social Media

Cosmopoptropicans and Creatives 💃

Slanted Fish

Hey Poptropicans! Tune in for news of a name drop, fan art features, and a birthday mention. Let’s pop right in!

The well-known women’s media brand Cosmopolitan published an article about actress Hailee Steinfeld back in November that just made it into Poptropica’s new YouTube short. Turns out the writer’s a veteran!

Although Steinfeld’s movies and Cosmo aren’t written for kids, we can all appreciate the Pop name drop: “At 14, she was collecting an Oscar nomination, while the rest of us were, IDK, playing Poptropica.”

Speaking of features, there’s more on the Pop Creators’ Blog! A recent post spotlights fan art, including some we’ve shared on the PHB via Pop’s IG stories. Plus, here’s one from Twitter by @XMzhier:

Also on the Creators’ Blog is a post from guest writer Young Rider. They write about visiting the Baron (though she’s gone by the time this post comes up), their mess of a clubhouse, and the upcoming birthday of Poptropica founder Jeff Kinney on February 19. Happy 51st, Jeff!

Young Rider’s clubhouse
Jeff Kinney

That’s a wrap for this post. Pop on, Poptropicans!

~🐠

Fan Art Features, PoptropiCon Island, Social Media

PoptropiCon-tinued with Challenges 🦹

Slanted Fish

Hey Poptropicans, here’s the latest. We’ve got reminders, revisits, and ridiculously creative works to see. Let’s pop right in!

The news on Home Island is that the Baron has already left, and for the first time in a while, a new week hasn’t brought changes to Adventure Outfitters, which is still stocking lots of layered winter looks and Valentine’s Day items. Also, this Friday marks the end of the PoptropiCon Challenges — enter for your chance at free credits!

Speaking of PoptropiCon fever, there’s more. The Creators’ Blog recently pulled up PoptropiCon Bingo cards for Episodes 1 and 2, featuring lots of colorful characters for you to look for as you wander around the convention. (Pro tip: Download the PDF from our PoptropiCon Island Guide, which also includes the bingo game for Episode 3!)

Poptropica’s been picking up the activity on Twitter, too. A recent tweet hyped up the return of Flash islands, but it was quickly followed by a note that it was just about conversion — in other words, nothing new.

Another tweet even suggested that buying memberships can contribute to Poptropica’s progress in bringing old islands back. That may be true, but we can’t help but wonder if it could go any faster!

Last but not least, enjoy the latest fan art features — cute and creepy — from Poptropica’s Instagram stories:

Lazy Maroon by @happyclonetrooper
How I sleep at night by @happyclonetrooper
Red Baron by @_smart_spinner_
Hyper Skull (pop OC) by @enginerd108
Ceramic PopCon soda bottle by @poptropisland
Mighty Coyote (Pop OC) by @papurikuu
Simping for Cinder (Fairytale Island)by @soraorakanetaira
Sitala (Pop OC) by @a.jbox
Lady Chavez (Pop OC) by @abbeyjoy25
Binary Bard in hiding by @lobotomyrabbit
Poptropicans IRL? by @bryan_does_life

That’s all for this update. Keep on popping on, Poptropicans!

~🐠