Howdy doodly, Poptropicanos and welcome to the latest installment of Pop Fan Artist Spotlight! This edition highlights an artist who’s become one of my recent favorites due to her exceptionally vivid and captivating artwork: the extraordinary *pause for dramatic effect*Magic Kid (who recently won 1st prize in our Halloween costume contest)!
Magic Kid’s Popsona
I really admire her enthusiastic commitment to creating Poptropica artwork, which has resulted in over one hundred deviations in her gallery to date. A swift glance through her collection will surely captivate anyone. Her signature aesthetic is characterized by its lively, bright, and almost glowy appearance. ✨ You can easily feel the passion and joy she invests in each creation, showcasing her true creative spirit. Take a look at this gallery of some of her proudest works:
So pretty, right? 😍 I had a chat with Magic Kid and asked her a few questions about her art, and here’s what she shared with me:
How has your style changed over time?
I’ve had quite a bit of improvement over the years. I’ve become faster at making art, more comfortable with random colors that don’t make much sense, somewhat better at poses, and overall, just become a better artist in ways that are kinda hard to explain. Despite that, drawing hands is still a problem for me. XD
Where do you see yourself as an artist in 5 years?
I’m not sure where I see my art in five years. Maybe I’ll have a consistent art style by then? Perhaps I’ll learn how to render or draw more realistically? We’ll have to see, I guess…
Thanks for chatting, Magic Kid. Now there’s definitely more art from her to be discovered! Should you wish to explore her work beyond Poptropica, you can find more than 500 pieces on her DeviantArt page—MagicKidIsArtsy. (Even the page presentation itself looks cool since she’s got core membership. 😎)
And now our spotlight has officially concluded! Thanks for stopping by. Interested in being the next Pop Fan Artist Spotlight? Reach out to me on Discord (search the.lucky.joker on the PHC) or send us an email. Here’s to celebrating even more Poptropica artists!
Howdy Poptropicanos! 🤟 Can you identify a random Poptropican character using just a few hints? Put your skills to the test in the fifth round of Guess That Poptropican! There are three difficulty levels to the game: easy, medium, and hard, depending on the character and the ambiguity of the given clues. Play for a prize! (read below)
🟢Poptropican 1 (Easy)🟢
I have my own wagon
My merchandise gets you to your intended destination
I rediscover the fascination with space that I had when I was a kid
To be considered correct, your answers must include the complete names of the characters. The first person to get all 6 right will win a drawing of their Poptropican from me. (You can check out my artwork on Instagram and DeviantArt gallery for a preview.) 😀
Send your guesses to [email protected] for a shot at winning. I’ll announce the results as soon as I receive them. 😉 Thank you for joining, and good luck with the game. Pop on! 🍀
🎵 Time’s a-wastin’, friend, can’t spare a minute (Chasin’ after that liquid gold) Take a big inhale o’ those St. Lou’ spirits (We’d rather get it than ever get old) 🎵
Why hello everyone! Welcome to another Pop-over: a Poptropica crossover with another universe. This time, we’re going back to the Roaring Twenties (and no it’s not Gatsby)!
The story of Lackadaisy takes place in the glorious town of St Louis, Missouri and is set during the 1920s. It tells the adventures of Rocky, Calvin “Freckles”, and Ivy Pepper as they try and help Mitzi May (Miss M) keep the Lackadaisy Speakeasy in business. Lackadaisy started as a webcomic and has a TV show currently in production.
Now let’s meet the characters — and their Poptropica counterparts! (You can dress like them using the Avatar Studio Glitch, aka ASG.)
Rocky is the main protagonist of Lackadaisy. He is the leader of the team to help Miss M keep the Lackadaisy Speakeasy in business. You can find Rocky playing his violin in the band for the speakeasy, creating free verse poems, and being chaotic, which usually annoys Ivy. Here is a fun clip of Rocky. You can use the ASG account: RockyASG to turn into this fun, mischievous feline on Poptropica.
Calvin “Freckles” McMurray is Rocky’s cousin. Even though Rocky can get a bit chaotic at times, Freckles is the complete opposite. Freckles is often shy and innocent but he can switch to chaotic really fast to protect the ones he cares about. You can use the ASG account FrecklesASG to turn into him.
Ivy Pepper is perky, confident, hotheaded, temperamental, romantic, only when Freckles is around, and often saucy to those who get the better of her. (credit: Lackadaisy Wiki) You can use the ASG account: IvyPepperASG to turn into her.
Mordecai Heller is the main antagonist of Lackadaisy. He is more reserved and doesn’t like it when people mess up with his plans or acts in an informal manner. He’s also a triggerman for the Marigold gang after leaving the Lackadaisy speakeasy. You can use the ASG account: MordecaiASG to dress like him.
Mitzi May, formally known as Miss M in the show, is the current owner of the Lackadaisy Speakeasy. She is often in a depressed mood, since her husband, Atlas May, the founder of the Lackadaisy speakeasy, passed away. She cares for the people around her and isn’t afraid to take in new recruits. There are rumors spreading around St. Louis that Miss M might have taken part in Atlas’s death, but it’s just a theory. You can use the ASG account: MitziMayASG to dress like her.
Finally, we have Viktor. Viktor is the bartender of the Lackadaisy Speakeasy. Besides his knowledge of liquor, he cares for the Lackadaisy Speakeasy as he wants to continue with what Atlas started. He did have a bad run-in Mordecai in the past, so we will see what lies in store for this ferocious feline. You can use the ASG account: ViktorASG to dress as him.
That’s a wrap on the Lackadaisy Pop-over! While some indie cartoons have become hits, this new show is still trying to get their spotlight. So I encourage everyone to watch the pilot and tell me your thoughts! (Note: Since it takes place during the Prohibition era, the show does contain alcohol and gun violence.) It’s also got its own theme song now you can enjoy!
Inspired by these whimsical looks? Join in on the costume-making fun with our PHB 15th Halloween Costume Contest now until October 26! 🎃
Well that’s enough of me rambling. I’ll see you all soon! 📚🧊
Wasssup, Poptropicans!!! This is Gentle Dolphin coming to you live from the hottest b-day party in Poptropica! The Early Poptropica Arcade is packed with peeps dripped out and ready to dance all nite!
Time to party like it’s 2007! 🥳🎂🪩🖥️📱
Man, that party was the bomb dot com!!! We blew last year’s Sweet 16 shindig out of the water with 34 artists bringing along 57 characters to celebrate Pop’s 17th birthday! Here’s everyone that showed up as well as the cool artists that made them:
2000s talk aside, a big thank you to the fans who contributed to this collab! You guys make these community events as fun as they are. And another thank you to the Poptropica Creators from 2007 and beyond who brought this game to life! Happy 17th birthday, Poptropica! 🥳🖥️
Thank you for coming to our party, and have a good day!
Howdy Poptropicanos, it’s LJ starting up a brand-new series here on the PHB called ImPOPtu!—a Poptropica version of Mad Libs. Longtime players and followers of Poptropica might recall Poptropica’s release of an official Mad Libs book over a decade ago. (You can check it out under the miscellaneous section on our merchandise page.) I’m here to revive this concept and to hopefully carry it on.
What are Mad Libs: Mad Libs is a well-known word-based game characterized by stories interspersed with multiple blank spaces. These blanks can be filled with various types of words, including adjectives, nouns, and names.
How to play: Players are tasked with filling in the blanks without any prior exposure to the story. Once filled, the final story is read aloud, often resulting in humorous and occasionally absurd outcomes. That’s it! Are you ready for a laugh?
Below, you will find three completely random (and incomplete) stories inspired by Poptropica, all thought up by me. As noted earlier, the arrangement of events and the selection of some characters are determined by you at random. So, what are you waiting for? Discover the entertaining tales you’ll come up with!
Story 1
Story 2
Story 3
Poptropica island
Poptropica character
Gadget/tool
Gerund (verb ending in “-ing”)
Adjective
Plural noun
2nd adjective
Abstract noun (e.g. strength, happiness, etc.)
3rd adjective
Number
Plural noun, living
2nd plural noun
Adjective
Noun
2nd adjective
2nd noun
3rd noun
3rd plural noun, living
simple past tense verb (verb ending in -ed)
Emotion
Superlative adjective (best, worst, etc. & adjective ending in “-est”)
Noun
2nd noun
Adjective
Career
Poptropica character
Gerund
Plural noun
Adverb(verb often ending in “ly”)
2nd adjective
Story 1: Betty Bites the Dust
After years of confinement in the infamous prison on [#1-Poptropica island], Betty Jetty finally managed to escape. With a burning desire for revenge against those who she felt had wronged her, she reached out to her old ally, [#2-Poptropica character]. Together, they devised a cunning scheme. [same character as before] arrived equipped with a remarkable [#3-gadget/tool] capable of [#4-gerund] anything in their path. As they made their way to the heart of the island, they created chaos to capture the authorities’ attention and set them into a [#5-adjective] trap. The island erupted into turmoil once the trap proved successful, with terrified citizens fleeing and [#6-plural noun] collapsing around them. Just when Betty and her accomplice believed victory was within their grasp, a formidable team of superheroes known as The [#7-2nd adjective] Action Force intervened. World Guy wielded the elements, Elf Archer showcased her incredible marksmanship, Gold Face unleashed his super [#8-abstract noun], and K-Man utilized his flight & telekinetic abilities. The ensuing battle was nothing short of [#9-adjective], with explosions and fierce collisions shaking the very ground. Ultimately, The [2nd adjective] Action Force triumphed, harnessing their enhanced powers to defeat the two evildoers. The citizens of [same island as before] erupted in cheers as the villains were escorted back to prison—sentenced to [#10-number] years behind bars. Once again, The [2nd adjective once more] Action Force had proven that, in any case, heroes would always rise to defend the innocent and that good would always win against evil.
Story 2: Comic Book Shop Flop
Ned Noodlehead, the owner of the comic book shop, couldn’t believe his bad luck. First, a group of [#1-plural noun, living] came in and accidentally knocked over a stack of rare [#2-2nd plural noun], causing a domino effect and turning his store into a chaotic mess. Then, a famous comic book artist, known for his [#3-adjective] personality, stopped by to sell his latest work. But instead of paying in cash, he offered to trade his artwork for a rare first edition [#4-noun]. Ned, being the [#5-2nd adjective] man he was, declined, causing the artist to throw a [#6-2nd noun] and storm out of the shop. To top it all off, a real-life [#7-3rd noun] convention was being held right outside his store, causing a traffic jam and deterring potential customers. But just when Ned thought his day couldn’t get any worse, a group of [#8-3rd plural noun, living] landed in front of his shop, claiming to be fans of his store and asking to take a picture with him. As Ned [#9-simple past tense verb] for the photo, he couldn’t help but smile, realizing that even with all the chaos, his comic book shop was still a place of [#10-emotion]and magic for people of all ages.
Story 3: The Concert Caper
Hip Hop, the [#1-superlative adjective] new teen popstar, was in a race against time. Due to a miscommunication with his [#2-noun], he was about to miss the final concert of his world tour on the other side of Poptropica. In a desperate attempt to make it on time, Hip Hop resorted to hitchhiking. He caught a ride on the back of a majestic [#3-2nd noun], but unfortunately, couldn’t communicate directly to give directions to the concert venue. After a long trip, the [2nd noun again] landed on Cryptids Island, where the majestic being’s destination awaited. Hip Hop, [#4-adjective] and running out of time, jumped off the anomaly and stumbled upon Harold Mews, a famous [#5- career] lurking about. After a brief chat, Harold, generously offered to take Hip Hop to his concert in his helicopter for free. As they flew over a couple of islands, they caught the attention of [#6-Poptropica character], a notorious villain who was hiding in the waters below. With a blast from a pyro bazooka, they brought down the helicopter, causing it to crash into the water before fleeing the scene while [#7-gerund]. But Harold, being a prepared adventurer, had survival supplies on hand, and together with Hip Hop, they made their way to the coast of the neighboring island, Monkey Wrench. There, Hip Hop met Amelia, a fearless adventurer who was taking a break from her thrilling escapades. With only one night left till the concert, Hip Hop begged Amelia to take him in her plane, as she was the only one who could get him there on time. After some convincing, Amelia agreed to help, but under the condition that she got free [#8-plural noun] and a front-row seat to the concert. Hip Hop, desperate and determined, agreed to her demands. With time to spare, they landed [#9-adverb], and Hip Hop made it to his concert on Backlot Island with a few hours to spare. And as he took the stage and performed for his adoring fans, Hip Hop couldn’t have made it without the help of his unlikely friends and their [#10-2nd adjective] abilities.
I think it would be really cool to have a comments section showcasing everyone’s diverse outcomes, so please share yours below! I just love imagining the game characters in a variety of scenarios.
Thank you all for reading, and I look forward to chatting with you again soon. Until then, pop on! 🍀
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