Back Lot Island

Logo-motive: Back Lot Island

We’ve probably all seen the iconic clapboard for Back Lot Island (and if not, it’s in the current header and sidebar, which also lists our Back Lot Island Guide if you need it).ย Here’s a behind-the-scenesย look at the creative process of making the island logo from the artists at Poptropica:

Pretty cool! The finished product is a mix of the first few, but personally I like the film reel design – maybe #6, but perhaps with an outline on the circles like #7, though the font on #5 is also interesting. Which ones do you guys like (or dislike)? ๐Ÿ™‚

In other news: the LEGO CUUSOO project is gettingย close to 6,000 supporters (for which we’re promised a new Dr. Hare wallpaper), and the Island Creator Kit is coming on August 1, as the PHB previously reported. May the 4th be with you! ;D

Back Lot Island

The Many-Splendored Back Lot: now open to all

It’s time to make some movie magic, ’causeย Back Lot Island is now available for everyone to play! As promised on the PHB header, we’ve got your back with the Back Lot Island Guide and other resources.

Back Lot Island

EDIT: The first ten public finishers list is now out! Congrats to these top ten! (Also, there’s a typo on #7 – it’sย Pathfinders, not Pathfinder. And no Flying Squids this time, sadly… D: )

Whether you’ve already seen world premiere of The Many-Splendored Zephyr or if you’re just getting started but have already picked out a name for your sweet ride (ie. the cart you get to drive around), you may find our Back Lot Island trivia interesting. Obiwan2324 told us about this fun fact:

At Soundstage 2, outside of the recording studio, thereโ€™s a stage prop of a moon with a rocket in its eye. This is a reference to French director Georges Mรฉliรจsโ€™s movie โ€œA Trip to the Moonโ€ which is one of the earliest movies ever created.

One more thing: you get to go inside Kirk Strayer’s trailer! Don’t miss it. Anyway, that’s the big news for today – now go enjoy some film fun out in the back lot.

Back Lot Island, Store

Back Lot Island for everyone this Thursday? Me likey!

Hey everyone! Just a friendly reminder that Back Lot Island is coming out for the public this Thursday, April 25thย at 2pm EST, so non-members don’t have long to wait!

You may want to keep ourย Back Lot Island Guide handy, whether you’re going for one of the non-member top-ten spots or just need a bit of help. There’s even pictures!

Our Back Lot Island discussion page is the place to go for Back Lot trivia, album photos like the one on the right, and links to island goodies such as the Map!

Finally, if you’re a member, don’t forget to collect your members-only goods for this island in the Store. There’s the Silent Treatment power and the Clapboard item, but the Director Costume will be gone by Thursday after early access is over.

Back Lot Island

That’s a wrap! – top 10 members to finish Back Lot

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“01110100011010000110000101110100001001110111001100100000011000010010000001110111011100100110000101110000!” That’s a wrap! as Binary Bard says on the Creators’ Blog, because we have our top 10 finishers for Back Lot Island! WOOHOO!

ACTION!

1.ย  SMALL LOBSTER of the BLACK FLAGS

2. MAGIC SWORD of the BLACK FLAGS

3. SHAGGY FOOT of the SERAPHIM

4. RED PENGUIN of the PATHFINDERS

5. SILVER JUMPER of the NANOBOTS

6. QUICK FANG of the PATHFINDERS

ย 7. GENTLE EAGLE of WILDFIRE

8. ORANGE GOOSE of WILDFIRE

9 SMART HEART of WILDFIRE

and last but certainly not least 10. SKINNY DRUMMER of WILDFIRE!

Congrats to all who finished and enjoyed Back Lot!

CUT!

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ACTION!

Also, I really do have to apologize for my “mini-vacation.” I’ve just been so busy with tests and projects, and then state tests, AP exams, and finals are coming up in the following days and it’s getting so hectic! I can still post, but just barely. ๐Ÿ˜‰

Also, if you haven’t noticed, our Back Lot Island page has just been newly updated with our guide, kindly written by Samwow5, skyboy303, Zippy Turtle, and edited by Slanted Fish! Also, some trivia has been added, not all of them, but a few of the little movie tidbits that you can find! If you can find more, just comment on this post or the BL Island page!

That’s all for me today. Have a great weekend! ๐Ÿ˜€

AND CUT! THATS A WRAP!

Back Lot Island, Web Development

Back Lot Island action begins for members!

“Action!” That’s the cue for all members to log into Poptropica and play the all-new movie adventure, Back Lot Island! No lights and cameras for the login screen – just pure, stampeding action.

Back Lot login

But, non-members, don’t worry. Your time to shine will come. April 25 at 2pm EST, to be exact.

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Anyway, our Back Lot Island Guide is up, so if you need help, there you have it! Hopefully the walkthrough (which has pictures) will be of value to you. And to celebrate the new island, we’ve got a Back Lot header up as well. Woot!

In other news, the PHB’s Poptropica Web Directory recently got a revamp. That’s the place where people can post ads for their Poptropica sites, so give them a visit! It’s listed under our Cool Stuff page, which is also home to the recent revamp of our Costumes page if you haven’t gotten a chance to see that yet. Double woot!

aaaand… end scene.

*curtain closes and audience applauds wildly*

“Back Lot! Back Lot! Back Lot!”